The Week in Pictures: 5.15.10
Better late than never, methinks. I’ve been working on a campaign this week and I am pretty much running behind on everything in life. Also, note that I am planning on switching servers and upgrading the blog over the weekend so my site may be down very temporarily. Now, onto The Week in Pictures!
Cutting through the nastiest strip of Portland is 82nd (a.k.a. The Avenue of Roses). Run down motels line the street and their signs are all pretty amazing. One of my favorites is the Del Rancho. A perfect slice of Americana!
One of Joey’s newest paintings, a portrait of Morrissey has taken up residence in the white room. My dad stopped by yesterday and kept saying “Who is that again? What did he do? What’s his name?” Hahaha.
The living room at Wolfgang Manor makes me think of a ski lodge that hosts meetings for the Black Arts. Let’s just say that Motley Crue would feel at home here. My brother just built this coffee table and of course, it’s black which matches the black floors and nearly black walls…and the black bear in the corner.
Sometimes, pit stops at IKEA for pillows, cutting boards, steel table tops and other domestic necessities is absolutely necessary.
I’m still enamored with the Oyster Bar. I love how every time I walk in, it feels like I’m in the bottom of a 100 year old ship.
This is way too funny. Remember how I showed you the Mystery Machine that’s parked in my neighborhood a few weeks back? Well, I took a closer look and realized that there’s a sticker on the back which reads, “Don’t Laugh. Your daughter may be inside.” I decided not to peek in the windows….
I noticed this sign at least a month after I finished the design for Semiospectacle but love the similar style. Eat a vegan breakfast here – it’s goooood.
Okay, back to work for me! Enjoy your weekend!
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Your house is looking amazing. How did your brother make the table?
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Nubby Reply:
May 15th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Kiersten: He bought the wood (which in that size and shape is surprisingly hard to find!), painted it in the back yard with a few coats and then poured resin over the top. He said he had the legs custom made. He’s really good at making concepts a reality, whether it’s furniture or clothing!
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I think Joey’s work is super amazing…he’s shown that he can master a portrait! I think that he needs to push concept and paint on things other than canvas…Maybe a huge mural or some kind of installation? I think that he has potential to do great things, especially with Nubs by his side!
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Nubby Reply:
May 15th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Lola: You’re so sweet. I am sure he’ll really appreciate seeing your comment!
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Whoever designed that last sign has very similar style to you. You should get together and collaborate or something haha!
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I love the Ikea pic…so cozy!
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i love the Oyster Bar! I am amazed by the history of the place and every time I go there it’s like being transported back in time. It makes me happy to see a place that has been around for so long still alive and kicking. I think it would be totally awesome to see how Portland was 100 years ago.
Also, the table your brother made is outstanding. Clearly you and your family are amazingly talented!
Good luck with all of your projects this week!
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Gah! Loved these!
First, I loved the retro motel sign. It’s of an era that’s gone by that I didn’t get to see, so anything like that I love.
Second, I love The Moz. Joey has good taste!
Third, I could live in Ikea. They have the best and cheapest cinnamon rolls.
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This is a test! This is a test of the new broadcasting system. This is only a test.
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I just went to Ikea on Sunday for my special needs: jam, candles and a dust brush!
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Hahaha omg that creeper van made me lol.
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Omg. I gasped when I saw the Morrissey painting. I love him more than anything, I tells ya!
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Oh my gosh! I used to see that van in Santa Cruz all the time! How funny!
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