Toy Machine http://www.toymachine.com/feed/ Toy Machine http://www.toymachine.com/feed/ http://www.toymachine.com//images_new/icons/brands/toymachine.png en-us Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:26:11 -0800 Austin's Weekly Video Pick Vol. 31 http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6637/austins+weekly+video+pick+vol+31/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:24:38 -0800

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Reefer Nation) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6637/austins+weekly+video+pick+vol+31/ Belgian Days decorating Big Heads http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6636/belgian+days+decorating+big+heads/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:51:28 -0800

The SMAK museum, soon those banners will be naked Deanna. Inside here we are working...

A good review in the LA Times about The Seconds Pass show...

Photos by Deanna Templeton.

Wanna be bummed?

Berzerker parking.

We drove to Bruges, where the catalog for this SMAK show, aka "my new book" is being printed. I worked with this man on color corrections and looking over the proof prints.

Deanna was discussing why this one photo should be in, instead of another...

This photo was too blurry to include in the end...

The calendar has not been touched since last summer.

I'm a sucker for a red backdrop...

I downloaded a blog into my pants.

These bushes were sexy.

The Belgian sky over Bruges, which I only saw the outer dreary reaches of, and completely missed the historic center, which is a Unesco world heritage site.

Enjoy your weekend young men and women, these days are the best ever... Deanna's Blog  <----------- Dennis McGrath's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (your life and my life they don't touch at all) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6636/belgian+days+decorating+big+heads/ Art Damaged in the snowy cold http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6633/art+damaged+in+the+snowy+cold/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:14:38 -0800

The snow.

Deanna hates the cold.

Totally damaged by art. My newest creation. I call this one; "The smeared maxi-pad of my being."

This one is called, "Experimental Sculpture Mind-Fuck."

Some fellow humans of the Belgian variety... Deanna's Blog  <-----------yes, UPDATED-!!!!!!!! Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Even thought most art is quite ridiculous) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6633/art+damaged+in+the+snowy+cold/ Skips To My Loo http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6632/skips+to+my+loo/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:32:29 -0800 Austin boardslid in classic OC form.

Thought he heard something...

He looked around.

Some shadowy figure made its way towards him...

Oh, it was just Grant, getting his wallie on.

Pretty Kiedis of him.

Grif just kept his cool.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Pronier Still Has Ownership) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6632/skips+to+my+loo/ The Big (and Bigger) Heads http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6630/the+big+and+bigger+heads/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:37:10 -0800

We had to start from white, then start adding coats of paint.

Some inside looks for my web minions... A book I was involved in...

Deanna's Blog  <-----------FINALLY UPDATED-!!!!!!!! Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net () http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6630/the+big+and+bigger+heads/ Back Grinds, Boardslides and BBQ http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6629/back+grinds+boardslides+and+bbq/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:53:23 -0800 Leo got up on some classic terrain.

Matt got his back with some half cab boardslide action.

Leo got pig gnar in a corner of the spot.

 

Ran across some Leo fans.

Got to Beverly just in time for a game of skate.

BBQ.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Alliterative Al) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6629/back+grinds+boardslides+and+bbq/ Snowbird City http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6628/snowbird+city/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:15:52 -0800 New VideoDrone, dickweeds.

Collin was raging out in the Palm Desert.

The day started off dangerously.

And just went from there.

Dan Lu offered up some wing...

 

Johnny had his cheese.

When we wound up at the park, Collin went into skate zombie mode.

It freaked Johnny out.

So he split.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Bob Hope) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6628/snowbird+city/ First Impressions of Gent - Part 2 http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6627/first+impressions+of+gent++part+2/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:12 -0800

The icy cold air was cutting to the bone.

Another shop window...

Closer, and a different angle of Gent's city center from across a river/canal of whose name I do not yet know.

Yeah, there's a castle too. The sun was setting on the fortress that was built to protect the ruler from the population.

Deanna's Blog  <-----------FINALLY UPDATED-!!!!!!!! Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

I'll just use my eye for this instead of some other orifice.

Seconds Pass coverage 1

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net () http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6627/first+impressions+of+gent++part+2/ Gent, Belgium - first impressions http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6626/gent+belgium++first+impressions/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:07:22 -0800

The train to Gent from Brussels, the first class car (thats how we roll) was epic.

Some sweet artwork on the orange walls. Jet-lag already affecting us.

Our first day and we already came across a flea-market...

Dolls in boxes, how typical.

Popeye the sailor man. Strong to the finich 'cos e eats is spinach.

Nazi medals and pins. Some guy yelled "Espinoage!" at me for shooting this, I shook my head and walked away.

I totally want a saber toothed tiger (aka smilodon) helmet.

Upcoming shows list with your truly...

Total Feaster.

That is a grown man suckling the rotund teat, not a baby jesus or even a baby.

So cold that this pigeon just froze to death. It snowed today. Deanna's Blog  <-----------FINALLY UPDATED-!!!!!!!! Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (colder than a witch's tit here) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6626/gent+belgium++first+impressions/ Sundy Funday http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6625/sundy+funday/ Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:08:17 -0800 New Videodrone for your enjoyment.

Aus-Boss clicked it to bio on some o.g. home turf.  

Matt came on the scene with some assorted gear.

Very assorted.

Did a crook for Grif.

He answered with a phat half cab flip.

Grime showed up with his little Sofia.

Austin just kept doing his thing.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Teddy the Ripper) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6625/sundy+funday/ Biennial of Photography in Liege http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6623/biennial+of+photography+in+liege/ Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:24:26 -0800

This had to be hung by someone else, because it opened the same night as my show in LA. It has a different shape and feel than what I would have done, but that is OK with me.

BIP 2010

I'm in Belgium now where I will be for a month. It's freezing balls. Deanna's Blog-------Dennis's Blog--------Tiny Vices Portfolio----------New book from Seems Books--------------New book from Morel Books----------------TWS video preview of the show + an interview Family Blog---Armory Art Fair-------OK jet lag is kicking in hard...

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (some random in Belgium) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6623/biennial+of+photography+in+liege/ San Diego people... http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6622/san+diego+people/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:18:49 -0800  MONDAY March 8th at the downtown public library, it's a free screening of BEAUTIFUL LOSERS starring Ed Templeton, Thomas Campbell, Aaron Rose, Chris Johanson, Shepard Fairey, Jo Jackson, Barry McGee, Mike Mills, Geoff Mcfetridge and others....
90minute run time.

this is an all ages event. free and open to the public.

SUMMARY
The greatest cultural accomplishments in history have never been the result of the brainstorms of marketing men, corporate focus groups, or any homogenized methods; they have always happened organically. More often than not, these manifestations have been the result of a few like-minded people coming together to create something new and original for no other purpose than a common love of doing it. In the 1990s, a loose-knit group of American artists and creators, many just out of their teens, began their careers in just such a way. Influenced by the popular underground youth subcultures of the day, such as skateboarding, graffiti, street fashion and independent music, artists like Shepard Fairey, Mark Gonzales, Spike Jonze, Margaret Kilgallen, Mike Mills, Barry McGee, Phil Frost, Chris Johanson, Harmony Korine, and Ed Templeton began to create art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Many had no formal training and almost no conception of the inner workings of the art world. They learned their crafts through practice, trial and error, and good old-fashioned innovation. Not since the Beat Generation have we seen a group of creative individuals with such a unified aesthetic sense and varied cultural facets. The world of art has been greatly affected by their accomplishments as have the worlds of fashion, music, literature, film, and, ironically, athletics. Over the years, the group has matured, and many have become more establishment-oriented; but no matter, their independent spirit has remained steadfast. The story of the Beautiful Losers will be a retrospective celebration of this spirit.

In the 3rd floor screening room. This screening is in conjunction with the library's ongoing MONDAY night movie series that has been running since 1984.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (ok go) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6622/san+diego+people/ Austin's Weekly Video Pick Vol. 30 http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6619/austins+weekly+video+pick+vol+30/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:19:30 -0800

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Jason Jesse) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6619/austins+weekly+video+pick+vol+30/ The Eagle has Landed... http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6618/the+eagle+has+landed/ Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:55:36 -0800

Some stuff of mine that is hanging in the Armory Art Fair in NYC right now.

Another view of the art fair. Roberts and Tilton gallery... Deanna's Blog Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net () http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6618/the+eagle+has+landed/ The Ripping Part http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6616/the+ripping+part/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:43:44 -0800 Grif Dog.

Filmed for Billy's upcoming Grip It and Rip It.

 

Had to get through that gripping part.

Austin busted up the session with some sweet melons.

Tweaked. L. Kincade is sick.  

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Give Billy His Money Chico) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6616/the+ripping+part/ Busy day before leaving... http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6614/busy+day+before+leaving/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:47:01 -0800

Deanna's Blog Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio Food Blog

New book from Seems Books New book from Morel Books Another site with some coverage... Emerica blogged my show up TWS video preview of the show + an interview

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Europe beckons me...) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6614/busy+day+before+leaving/ Blueberry Days http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6613/blueberry+days/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:48:31 -0800 Strawberry nights...

Leo got up on some skate history.

Some color-cordinated feet stepped in.

Oh it was just Dan Lu getting weird.

Ollie off!

Dan was just hitting it for fun.

Leo got conehead. L. Kincade. Watch it.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Peculiar Purple Pie Man) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6613/blueberry+days/ Random Proof Sheet Sample http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6607/random+proof+sheet+sample/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:17:07 -0800 yet to be filed images...

From Köln, Deutschland, we spell it: Cologne, Germany, 2003

"If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed." –Albert Einstein

Canada vs USA Olympic men's Hockey

I lurk in Cologne too.

"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of." –Confucius

Never Trink the stuff.

If you ever get a chance to see the catherdral in Koln, you will be amazed.

Sorry lady, I think you're hot.

I can't even work a broom with that lady around me.

Whoops, I snuck in some crowd shots from my show in Friday. It's open all the time for a month, go see it. I'm gonna be leaving to Belgium in a couple days and may have a spotty month and half of blogging. But I'm sure I will get some in!

Timothy at Emerica blogged it up with great photos <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< TWS came and got an interview before the opening <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

American Suburb X. Random Website----------- An article from an LA paper. New book from Seems Books New book from Morel Books Show in Belgium WHat? Rising me? SK8Face New Image Answering Questions Part 3 is up... Seth Green rocks a Templeton RVCA shirt... Deanna's Blog Dennis's Blog Tiny Vices Portfolio Food Blog?

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (A little bit of sass) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6607/random+proof+sheet+sample/ Training Wheels http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6606/training+wheels/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:03:09 -0800 Barged a private session with Bennett.

Turns out Matt needed a hand.

Grif followed suit.

Grant came along and showed everybody up.

Big money.

French for Gnarly.  ---------------   Alex Schmidt Mag Minute

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Does Anybody Want a Peanut?) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6606/training+wheels/ The Seconds Pass http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6605/the+seconds+pass/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:21:06 -0800 Ed's head finally exploded and all this art came out.

Self expression can be painful.

All the heads came out.

Signed some shit.

Man, that chick in the wheelchair can really party.

Nothing's funnier than extremes brought together. Lest we forget, Kincade.

View/Post Comments at toymachine.com

]]> caca@tumyeto.net (Bennett (not Matt)) http://www.toymachine.com/newspost/6605/the+seconds+pass/