Moderately Silly

OOPS

2010-02-11T18:31:00.000-06:00

I just remembered that I have Photobooth

let the mischief re-commence.

ALSO in a dazzling series of events I might switch to wordpress, dunno for sure but I'm leaning towards yeah.

CHECK ME OUT

2009-12-14T17:13:00.000-06:00

(shameless self-promotion)

I've been briefly mentioned on PaperMag's blog in relation to my fine wares available through the Degenerate Craft Fair, open tonight til 8pm at 303 Grand (Williamsburg) and finally the 18th and 19th at Bravin Lee Programs (Chelsea). Neat!

More details on the fair here.

Visual Aids: Postcards from the Edge

2009-12-11T15:37:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was the postmark deadline for Visual Aids' annual fundraiser, Postcards from the Edge. Basically every year they put out an open call for 4" x 6" artworks, to be exhibited en masse, anonymously, in a Chelsea gallery for one weekend around the holidays. Each piece is sold for $75 whether it was made by Kiki Smith, Jeff Koons, or a nobody like me. All proceeds go to support the fight against AIDS and aiding HIV+ artists. More info can be found at their website here.

Every year I try to twist all of my friends' arms into doing it too; it's just that I think the benefit is a really great idea on several different levels. This is my third year doing it and I almost didn't make it, but I said Renee, you asshole, get your little brushes. And I did. Got to the post office at 2:30pm with my parcel properly packaged (DRY, wrapped in vellum and sandwiched between cardboard accompanied by accurately completed, necessary forms). Here she blows:

I've felt like this forever (tired kids)

I always forget when I am making something, that metallic paints reproduce horribly. Yet I cannot resist their charms. This is a pencil drawing based off of a vintage photo, with metallic peach tempera. Nothing epic but I'm taking a break from over-thinking everything, allowing myself to break some of my dumber, self-imposed rules and playing with ideas and imagery.

Degenerate Craft Fair!!!

2009-12-04T17:28:00.002-06:00

Me and Lauren and James and Yura made some cool things
For Sale
Low, low prices
Highly desirable

DEGENERATE CRAFT FAIR

My stuff ranges from $2(mini-zine) to $30(9"x12" painting w/ certificate).

Here are some photos (some were worked on after so they look better now):

Cont'd:

2009-10-30T14:10:00.001-05:00

Idea for a documentary film

2009-10-30T01:28:00.003-05:00

People going about their everyday
Specifically me and Lauren
talking and being ourselves
asshole-y
People who are assholes
no wait
BUTTS WITH WHOLE BODIES

WE'RE MAKING A MOVIE GET READY

2009-10-22T00:19:00.003-05:00

Here's a sneak peek of James wearing the dino-mutant suit as constructed so far by Lauren. We are officially in production so start making the popcorn and snacks, k?

I'M UP I'M UP

2009-10-20T12:18:00.002-05:00

Okay so I'm totally going to be on here a lot really soon

I have my painting shit more set up
I have some fresh ideas
I don't have swine flu anymore

I have learned there is no proof of sleep addiction and it is silly for me to pretend otherwise.

Amy Wilson gives good advice and helps you remember things

2009-10-07T00:03:00.003-05:00

Hooves for no reason

2009-10-03T13:18:00.004-05:00

So I made these hooves to put in an installation/arrangement of sorts, not sure exactly what I will do with them. Coincidentally, the random length of braided yarn happens to make this a perfect jump rope.

Just because something is not real

2009-10-02T13:35:00.000-05:00

doesn't mean its not worth pretending

slice of heaven

2009-09-06T17:36:00.003-05:00

Lauren was making cake and it reminded me of the mystical power of baked goods.

JIMBO BIRTHDAY CARD

2009-09-06T17:17:00.002-05:00

'an accurate and current rendering of one, James Farias.'
But then really, who could choose between eating the taco or the burrito first?

FOR EVERY GIRAFFE, THERE'S A LADDER

2009-08-20T02:44:00.004-05:00

We get so focused on how big our goals are and how unattainable they are right now, that we don't even see that we can get there by taking small steps every day to get closer and eventually do it.

starting from scratch

2009-07-30T23:45:00.002-05:00

I am in TEXAS!
Will be posting pics from Field Trip, info from our event we just had, It's All I Think About, and stuff in general once the dust settles and the paint tubes comes out to play.

Field Trip = SUCCESS

2009-07-12T15:48:00.004-05:00

I have to upload my photos, but here are some sweet vids from a great blogger, Pop Tarts Suck Toasted:

Field Trip

Totally great!

jungle fever

2009-07-11T13:40:00.002-05:00

FREE: acoustic sets from pow wow! the sundelles, gutsies and more, July 11, Prospect Park

2009-07-09T14:09:00.002-05:00

(art: James Farias)

Hey y'all. So if you haven't noticed, I am a member of a group called The Co-Op, and we're having a special day of music and madness this Saturday. It's meant to be an intimate gathering, a fun and relaxing evening in the park.
The event is entitled Field Trip, and its a rare opportunity to see acoustic sets by bands like:

(listed in no particular order)

Im Turning Into
Senors of Marseille
the Sundelles
Will Stratton
Pow woW!
Superhero Name
Los Basement
Gutsies
plus special guests who we might not even know about!!!!

WHERE: Nellie's Lawn, off of the park's East Drive (see below for map)
WHEN: 4:30 pm-9:30ish pm, Saturday, July 11th

The Co-Op is a collective of young New York artists who organize opportunities for emerging artist and musicians to showcase their work in a professional manner, without the tyranny of the gallery scene. By creating our own venues we are able to circumvent obstacles like unfair commission rates, lack of interest in younger artists, and prejudices against collectors unable to spend millions of dollars. We are devoted to events that are free or inexpensive and open to the community at large.

It's been forever, but look at this:

2009-06-25T16:49:00.002-05:00

www.the co-op.us

Join the Co-Op on facebook for updates on our open calls, shows, parties, free events, and general wonderful behavior!

Our Group page is HERE
and our Pages page is OVER HERE

The Long Awaited: Painting Death Scenario no. 1

2009-05-31T00:27:00.003-05:00

The Co-Op Presents: EVERYTHING GOOD IN LIFE

2009-05-28T23:23:00.003-05:00

awesome!

animation by Lauren Fatzinger and Keith Lapinski
flier by Lauren Fatzinger (James Farias as model)

an example of pictorial, territorial list making

2009-05-25T00:53:00.002-05:00

I really like packing. Anything related to packing. Including lists of things to pack in lieu of actually packing.

busy busy busy

2009-05-24T01:33:00.002-05:00

okay so this is obviously cheating because this picture is of a to-do list from a month ago
but i thought you should see how organized i am
how much i love the 5 day forecast
and how i am always haunted by the thought of babies pissing themselves

truth be told i am busy now too
but things are coming
big things
beautiful things.

ENDNOTE:

I've got this itch behind my knees
They think I've got the new disease
Don't have the flu; just some bad dreams,
A muttering heart and crooked teeth.

open studios Thursday, April 30th 5-9pm

2009-04-29T01:26:00.005-05:00

Come to 133/141 West 21st Street in between Sixth and Seventh Avenues to see work from the BFA and MFA programs. I have work on the ground floor and in my workspace on the fourth floor.

HOLY SHIT test run

2009-04-29T01:25:00.000-05:00