Typoscura™

EVERYBODY...

2010-06-07T18:58:00.000-05:00

...go HERE.

This blog is done...it's moved over to the true home of typoscura...Typoscura.com

thanks...hope you all follow me over!

Art Chicago...a recap.

2010-06-01T07:39:00.000-05:00

Art.....WHAT art? I went there for the people.

Last of the last....(SXSW 2010)

2010-05-31T07:49:00.000-05:00

Next year we're doing it even bigger...and definitely better. See ya thenskee...

Winding it down (SXSW 2010)

2010-05-28T07:53:00.000-05:00

Almost done...I promise (SXSW 2010)

2010-05-27T07:49:00.000-05:00

The fun times...we're living them. Right now.

One Way Or Another

2010-05-26T07:31:00.002-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:


Color Magazine presents “One Way or Another”
Currated by Isaac McKay‐Randozzi and Sandro Grison

There have been countless exhibitions of the art inspired by skateboard
culture. Decks and shoes adorned with the paint splatter from our favorite
skaters from yesteryear. Showing that not only does skateboarding breed
creativity, but with it astounding prowess. In recent years professional skaters
such as Ed Templeton, Jason Lee, Mark Gonzales, Chris Pastras and Jason
Adams have carved their own ways into the world of art with favorable
reviews.  Now and for the first time ever Color Magazine brings together the
artists who make up the skateboarding world today, as we see it. Representing
the wide spectrum of the industry, these artists come together for the pure
love of a skatetrip.

Greg ‘PNut’ Galinsky (Vans), Andrew Pommier (Momentum Wheels, RVCA), Michael Leon (Commonwealth Stacks), Mark ‘Fos’ Foster (Herion Skateboards/Altamont Clothing), Todd Bratrud (High 5/Nike), Ben Horton (Slave Skateboards), Donny Miller (Vans/Skate Mental), Michael Sieben (Volcom/Roger) and Mat O’Brien (Krooked/SLAP) will be traveling from around the country and the U.K. to three cities showing the wonderful and inspirational work they do. Others like Dennis McNett (Anti‐Hero/Vans), Travis Millard (Fudge Factory Comics), Geoff McFetridge (Solitary Arts/Girl), Andy Jenkins (Girl), Matt Irving (adidas, Delphi), and Eric Anthony (4 Star Clothing/Girl) are contributing art for these one‐night shows starting in Los Angeles at the Heavyweight Gallery, then Escapist in Kansas City, MO ending at the No Comply Skate Shop in
Austin, TX.

“One Way or Another will feature some of the most talented folks in theskateboarding industry. Each artist involved is
donating their valuable and resources to inspire the next generation of creators.” Says co‐curator Issac McKay-Randozzi.

Whenaburger can I stop posting so many SXSW photos?

2010-05-24T07:56:00.001-05:00

The hits just keep coming...

Whenaburger is this gonna end? (more SXSW photos)

2010-05-21T07:42:00.001-05:00

Whenaburger is this gonna end? (more SXSW photos)

2010-05-20T07:50:00.001-05:00

You thought the gazillion photos I've already put up was it? HAHAHHAHAHAHA...you thought wrong.

New prints for sale

2010-05-17T07:52:00.000-05:00

Below are 2 prints from an upcoming collaborative book project with my crazy brilliant writer friend, Ms. Amber Courteau. The book is loosely planned for a winter release and more will surely be shared about it's progress. In the interim, I have decided to use these 2 images in Tarnish & Gold's inaugural Art-A-Whirl show, currently up. (Go check it out!)

Each is available in an unmounted/framed edition of 5 for $150

Charlie Forbes: ATOMIC OPERA

2010-05-13T07:38:00.000-05:00

This Saturday at Familia Skateshop. It's gonna be a good one. Get your art on this weekend....let's do this.

Inspiration In The Interim™ (it's been on my mind for a while)

2010-05-10T07:54:00.000-05:00

All sorts of reasons people should work extra hard at maintaining their family connections. After all, they're the only family you'll ever have. My mind is quite centered these days...centered on what matters most:

T H I R T Y Y E A R S

2010-05-06T07:52:00.000-05:00

Well. I've made it this far. Might as well throw a party.

Saturday May 15th. Honey (below Ginger Hop) 10:30 till the future hits us.

Tarnish & Gold...

2010-05-05T07:59:00.005-05:00

YEP. It's art season again. Well, what does that mean really? I'll tell you...it means that there are reasons to make art smack dab in the middle of what we Minnesotans call summer. Which, summer, to be defined...is any of the months between March and October when it's not freezing or snowing. So...as a resident of this great state, I try to make the most of these months by being outdoors and active. This somehow, happens to coincide with being in my dark, dark studio working on art projects. One opportunity in particular that I think is very exciting is the recently opened Tarnish & Gold Gallery here in N.E. It's a lovely spot created by 3 lovely ladies. I was so graciously invited to participate in their first Art-A-Whirl show, this May 14th. I couldn't be more hyped to be a part of this fun group and what they're doing. Now if only I could get some windows in my studio cause it's beautiful outside.

Here's a screen shot of my extremely late in the game editing process. Check out the real deal(s) on the 15th!

Inspiration In The Interim™

2010-05-03T07:51:00.000-05:00

Good For One Night: ROUND TWO

2010-04-30T07:49:00.004-05:00

AND I'M OFF...

One of several trips to Chicago for me each year is quite the consistent one. For the 4th year in a row I'll be flying the short hour+twenty to attend the Chicago Artropolis. Held at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago, Artropolis is the product of 3 overlapping fairs. On top of the fair itself being pretty damn fun and pretty inspiring on an artistic/seeing new stuff/outta town sorta way, the weekend also serves as a way to see some of my very favorite people. I'll be reunited with my main man and my main babe. Shit's gonna get awesome. Full recap when I get back.

IT'S ALL REALLY HAPPENING.
(a visual recap from last year)

Inspiration In The Interim™ (fully distracted)

2010-04-29T07:51:00.000-05:00

FULLY.

HUMP, HUMP, HUMP, HUMP, HUMP, HUMP DAY™

2010-04-28T07:57:00.000-05:00

Family. (April 2010 Florida Trip Part 3)

2010-04-27T07:54:00.008-05:00

A late night drunken pool session and Tabby's new whip.

Family. (Florida April 2010 part 2)

2010-04-26T07:51:00.013-05:00

Brother & Sister came just in time as G&G were planning their escape. A poolside chill and perkins run started the day. Then, Brother and I loaded up a storage garage with some belongings as he and sister are moving to the area in a week. Then off to scope houses in Daytona Beach...

Family. (Florida April 2010 Part 1)

2010-04-23T07:45:00.000-05:00

I went to Florida a weekish ago to see a good chunk of my small family. It just so happens that a bunch of them have all ended up in Florida over the last few years. I was blessed to have 4 out of the 6 travel a bit to see me. Ahhhhh....(sigh).

The Triumphant Return of Sunday Dinner™

2010-04-22T07:57:00.000-05:00

Sans Leslie and myself...Sunday's crew:

Uhhhh......THIS IS AWESOME.

2010-04-21T07:50:00.001-05:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (feather)

2010-04-20T07:47:00.001-05:00

Rather be a bandit than a lover
Rather be a man with the other
to run the mountain down run it down

Rather be a whisper in heaven
then a daughter locked in your prison
so run the mountain down run it down

You are airborne
You've got silver rays
will it ever float will it ever soar along

Grip the crown like winner
Pretending like a beginner
So run the mountain down run it down

You are airborne
You got silver rays will it ever float will it ever soar along
All for the feather
Did it all for your feathered hand
Will it ever float will it ever soar along

Inspiration In The Interim™ (dreamy eyed)

2010-04-19T07:54:00.001-05:00

It's nice to see you...been a while.

SXSW 2010...or...Whataburger you doin? (part 5)

2010-04-16T07:44:00.000-05:00

Well it all came and went too fast. But, there is hope. Hope for next year. Till next time Austin...

SXSW 2010...or...Whataburger you doin? (part 4)

2010-04-15T07:57:00.000-05:00

The last night...but not the last night.

SXSW 2010...or...Whattaburger you doin? (part 3)

2010-04-14T07:52:00.000-05:00

hehehehheheehehehehee...

I don't care if it's weird to say...

2010-04-13T07:44:00.002-05:00

...but I miss you.

SXSW 2010...or...Whattaburger you doin? (part 2)

2010-04-08T07:42:00.001-05:00

Getting aquainted...

SXSW 2010...or...Whattaburger you doin? (part 1)

2010-04-07T07:49:00.000-05:00

Amazing. A-MAZE-ZING. That 3 syllable word totally sums up the 6 day trip i took to and from Austin, TX. As per always, I'll let the photos do the talking...

Materials & Craftsmanship

2010-04-06T07:47:00.000-05:00

After securing my own pair from Timberland's much sought after Abington Collection, I was pleased to stumble across this article by Nick Horween about the process behind Chromexcel leathers (used in my Timberland Hiker boots). Check out these pictures of some of the new spring 10 line and take a moment to check out the article on Chromexcel right here.

Jake Davis

2010-04-05T07:52:00.000-05:00

Every time I watch one of Jake's Test Shot's I wanna become a cinematographer. They're the way I picture parts of my future. Crispy, full of detail, slowed down so that you can take everything in, and so romantic it hurts. I think the future me just sighed a little.

HD full size is disabled for embedding...i HIGHLY recommend going to Jake's Vimeo page and watching these full size. Really.

Jake Davis Test Shots: Kate Jones from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

Jake Davis Test Shots: Hooman Majd from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

Jake Davis Test Shots: Tanya Romero from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

Jake Davis Test Shots: Yuki from Jake Davis on Vimeo.

Final Let's Dance...last part

2010-04-02T07:46:00.000-05:00

So much good...so much.

Money, It's the root of all problems. If you believe that, then you should truly solve them. (Final Let's Dance part 3)

2010-04-01T07:51:00.002-05:00

It's ice baby. ICE.

It's that time again...HUMP DAY™

2010-03-31T07:58:00.000-05:00

Punk In Drublic (Final Let's Dance part 2)

2010-03-30T07:45:00.000-05:00

Can I here everybody say "yeah!"? "YEAHHHHHHHH"

So long and thanks for all the shoes...(Final Let's Dance at Red Stag)

2010-03-29T07:56:00.001-05:00

Well...it was fun while it lasted. Thank you Red Stag. Sometimes good things have to come to an end. Or do they...?

The Good Times Are Killing Me (Memorial Day 20090 pt. 2

2010-03-26T07:50:00.000-05:00

Let's live these lives...

Inspiration In The Interim™ (being away...being inside)

2010-03-25T07:52:00.000-05:00

Spent a week in the Texas. All that sun went to my head...

MY BOY IS ON IPATH YO!

2010-03-24T07:52:00.000-05:00

So proud of you homie. So proud.

The Good Times Are Killing Me (Memorial Day 2009) (part 1)

2010-03-22T07:53:00.000-05:00

WOW. This day....ahhhhhh. Yes. So many details. So many beers, chips, meat, sun, laughs. Not to mention a bicycle crash and some other drama. But, we all came out the otherside of it ok. Let's do this again!

SXSW Updates:

2010-03-20T20:35:00.000-05:00

For all the latest (and greatest?) head on over to APPLE JUICE BREAK to see what the past week has been like. NAH mean?

Beginning Tomorrow...TEXAS BITCHES.

2010-03-15T07:57:00.002-05:00

That's right. Mere hours from now I'll be boarding a plane for Dallas only to be swooped up by the At Any Speed crew on their way to Austin for SXSW. Not only did my roomie ashley and friend jenn just move there...but it seems that half of MPLS will be there as well. From BRLSQ parties, Giant Step's shows, MPLS band shows...not to mention the randomness...I think they'll be a flurry of coverage coming. But, stick with me if it takes a while. I mean, you gotta live it before you can post it right?

Ash Go Bye-Bye (Red Stag February 2010)

2010-03-12T07:45:00.000-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (dreaming of)

2010-03-11T07:58:00.001-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (like and/or want)

2010-03-10T07:41:00.000-06:00

Dinner & Drinks.

2010-03-09T07:55:00.001-06:00

These are the times, They have always been.

2010-03-08T07:55:00.001-06:00

I can hear you calling my name...

2010-03-05T07:50:00.000-06:00

...and I want you to know, that I'm almost ready for you. And when I am...We'll do this together. We'll do it better than anyone ever before. Promise.

Pizza Farm, June 2009.

2010-03-04T07:56:00.014-06:00

So, so tasty. Who wants to go this year?

Inspiration In The Interim™ (Man & Woman part 2)

2010-03-03T07:52:00.000-06:00

Peep the subtext. You feel me?

Inspiration In The Interim™ (Man & Woman Part 1)

2010-03-02T07:37:00.008-06:00

Living with and living without. It's hard either way. Both sides playing out roles. Doesn't matter who you are.

Microphone CHECK. (Girls + Boys show at Umber Studiosº)

2010-03-01T07:58:00.000-06:00

First mistake: Give me a MIC.
Second mistake: Open bar.

More, More, MORE (more) Let's Dance, Feb 13th.

2010-02-26T07:50:00.000-06:00

More, More, MORE. (Let's Dance Feb 13th)

2010-02-25T07:45:00.000-06:00

Love never fades, it just changes.

HUMP DIDDLY UMP DAY™ (special DJ guest KENNY KINGSTON)

2010-02-24T07:38:00.000-06:00

Had to bring in some serious reinforcements since my man Ned is outta commission. Enter KENNY KINGSTON.

So This Is Goodbye (again) Part 2

2010-02-23T07:46:00.000-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (we could be so sweet)

2010-02-22T07:43:00.000-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (Finer Things & A Case Of The Madness)

2010-02-19T07:56:00.000-06:00

Sitting around in my kitchen with cold, stiff fingers eating Easter M&M's. Some call it perfection.

Inspiration In The Interim™ (simplicity)

2010-02-18T07:37:00.000-06:00

For, simplicity's sake.

Can't Wait

2010-02-17T07:51:00.000-06:00

Sabine Bugs...rest in peace friend.

2010-02-16T07:46:00.001-06:00

You're in my heart and on my mind girl...always.

So This Is Goodbye (again)

2010-02-15T07:44:00.000-06:00

♥

2010-02-14T00:01:00.001-06:00

But few objects bring me more pure enjoyment and quiet confidence then this image below. I was lucky enough to trade Ye Rin, and in that trade came up on this lovely photo. Hand printed just for me. Thank you again Ms. Mok...I painted my room the same color as the room the couch is in.

Valentines Show at Umber Studiosº

2010-02-12T12:00:00.001-06:00

Get your ass to Umber Studiosº on Saturday for their annual Valentine show. This year it includes special guests, boys.

FAVES

2010-02-12T07:58:00.001-06:00

"Boo-jour" a french Sunday Dinner

2010-02-11T07:34:00.000-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (daily struggle)

2010-02-10T07:32:00.001-06:00

Back and forth, back and forth. High and low. Beautiful and raw. Torn and new.

It all informs the whole.

Random Acts (December 09)

2010-02-09T07:46:00.000-06:00

Winding down the year...

THIS IS POST 1,001

2010-02-08T23:59:00.001-06:00

I just want to say thank you for all the friends, family, acquaintances and complete strangers that read this blog. 3 solid years and now 1,000 posts behind me. I'm sure it'll be more of the same in the future...

Also...stay tuned for a couple new blogs to join the mix soon. SOON.

-t j g

From The Archives: Micah McGinnity Celsius Ad

2010-02-08T07:51:00.000-06:00

Digging through hundreds of folders with thousands of photos in them...I stumbled across this ad for Celsius Boots that I shot the photo for. Must have been....uh, maybe winter of 03/04? Just me and my old friend Micah.

The Music Of Shoreline.

2010-02-05T07:53:00.008-06:00

Loving and Living. That's what we're here for. The Music Of Shoreline.

Sunday Dinner™

2010-02-04T07:50:00.000-06:00

Ohhhhhhhh the good ole' days. Sunday Dinner, Autumn 09.

(...),(.)

2010-02-03T06:58:00.001-06:00

Rest Your Head

2010-02-02T06:53:00.002-06:00

What are you really after?
What are you hoping to gain?
If nothing has ever pleased you
What makes you think you’ve changed?
You’re running in circles, darling
From bed back to bed
Tell me what you’re really after
Then, baby, just rest your head

Who are you really after?
Who are you trying to find?
Who is that certain someone
That’s kept you awake all those nights?
You think it's just puzzle pieces
But they never fit right
If you can’t see who you’re really after
Then, baby, you're blind

Why are you always searching?
Why are you always undone?
You lurk in the darkest corners
Awaiting some heavenly ascension
You know you won’t find any liquor
Or that stuff your friend does
But c’mon, we’ve all had our stumbles
And some nights it almost feels like love
It feels like love
Now, now, now
It feels like love

So what are you really after?
Who are you trying to find?
Why are you so hard on yourself?
It’s only life, and its only tonight
I’ll pick up a six-pack at last call
We’ll stay up drinking in bed
You could tell me what you’re really after
Then, baby, just rest your head
Just rest your head
Now, now, now
Just rest your head
C’mon, c’mon, c’mon, just rest your head
Just rest your head
Just rest your head

It's all around us, life. (July 09)

2010-02-01T07:48:00.016-06:00

It all looks so easy. Such easy livin'.

I'm Here-by Spike Jonze

2010-01-30T07:57:00.002-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (recurring themes) Part 2

2010-01-29T07:44:00.000-06:00

At least I'm consistent.

Inspiration In The Interim™ (recurring themes) Part 1

2010-01-28T07:36:00.001-06:00

The same kind of stuff goes through my brain daily. This day is nothing out of the ordinary. Welcome to my brain.

Hump Day™....TONIGHT!!!!!!

2010-01-27T07:51:00.000-06:00

CHECK YO SELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YO SELF.

Tomorrow In A Year, A Darwin electro opera by The Knife

2010-01-26T07:33:00.000-06:00

December 22nd, 2009: Triple Rock (Triple Double)

2010-01-25T07:40:00.000-06:00

NYE 09-10 It's All Really Happening (from here on out)

2010-01-24T07:47:00.001-06:00

Red Stag January 16th, 2010

2010-01-23T07:51:00.000-06:00

Beautiful:

2010-01-22T07:29:00.000-06:00

One of the illest things I've seen lately...

2010-01-20T07:35:00.000-06:00

For years the general public has been trying to grasp what skateboarding really is, what it stands for. Meanwhile, corporations and organizations have been using skateboarding and it's influence to sell products and to legitimize their brands. There have rarely been anything media-wise that has been an accurate portrayal of the activity, the lifestyle and it's participants. Cinematic accomplishments number at just 2 for the 80's with Thrashin' and Gleaming The Cube (later retitled as A Brother's Justice). In the 90's and 00's...I'd go so far as to say there were NO accomplishments in cinema...merely a couple of embarrassing attempts.

BUT there might be hope. Whereas this is not an accurate portrayal of skateboarding, it is seemingly a clever and whimsical parody of it utilizing subtle aspects of a true skateboarders quirks, tendencies and sensitivities. Not to mention, it looks funny as hell. I present the trailer for Machotaildrop...

January Cali Trip pt. 2

2010-01-19T07:51:00.000-06:00

Some more of the "business" I was attending too.

January Cali Trip pt. 1

2010-01-18T07:44:00.013-06:00

I went to California last weekend for a tradeshow. So, it was kinda business right?

The Past Few Weeks (friends are family) or (house party!)

2010-01-13T07:43:00.000-06:00

Ok, THIS was the post that was supposed to happen. Fucking blogger....

Inspiration In The Interim™ (Men & Utility)

2010-01-10T07:50:00.001-06:00

Inspiration In The Interim™ (unlikely sources)

2010-01-09T07:41:00.000-06:00

The Past Few Weeks (friends are family)

2010-01-08T07:38:00.000-06:00

Oh good woman...

2010-01-06T19:38:00.000-06:00

...I know a way that would make it so much better...

Inspiration In The Interim™ (new year, new ideas)

2010-01-06T07:48:00.000-06:00

It's all about looking forward. From here on out.

Inspiration In The Interim™

2010-01-05T07:27:00.002-06:00

[FOUND]...

2010-01-04T00:01:00.001-06:00