His book “The Caine Batter” is quickly becoming the cult classic of our time, being described as “A tale of tragic love in the Grunge era of the 90’s” .

When I got my copy in the mail from Lulu.com, I really had no idea what to expect. I knew that in reality this author has a sharp sense of humor, is inflicted with severe panic/anxiety disorder that has recently progressed to Agoraphobia and that he hasn’t left his house in 2 months. I also knew he is a devoted father to two gorgeous girls and very happily married.

I couldn’t help but think I was about to venture into the rants of a semi bored, somewhat tortured mind.

What I found though, was the exact opposite. I found an honest, heart wrenching, deeply sorted story perfectly crafted to provide page turning anticipation of “What the fuck next?” This book dangles you over a sharks tank of bleak optimism, punches you in the face with the idea of true selflessness and circles around you from behind to expose everyone’s dirty little secret: true love and true identity.

You will find Elliott Tamur to be the new tragic super hero of his generation second to no one…not even Holden Caulfield.

In The Caine Batter you will find a life’s story as sad and as uplifting as Francis Phelan’s.

This book is important.

Get it!

BUY IT HERE…NOW!

The Caine Batter

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Christina, like many artists, struggled to fit into the norm of the artistry world. (I know…it is like a super odd concept to think there is a norm in art, but there is!)

Take Me Somewhere Nice

She found her self trying to fit into the typical box of what art classes usually are (crafts and flowers) and didn’t actually find her own voice until her 3 year of school.

When asked “How would you describe your style?” by Diabetic Dew555

Christina simply replies

“I feel like an outsider artist who can’t be classified as “outside” because I have been educated in art.”

Christina has such a humorous soul, that even when confronted with dark and scary things she is able to turn those dark and scary things into something relate-able by everyone while managing to poke fun at herself.

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Her latest show called “Stomachache” which you can still catch at MIXED GREENS GALLERY is an actual food journal.

She had been suffering for many years from many food allergies that transpired in many ways and had been ask repeatedly to keep a food log. Finally she succumbed, but in her own way.

She was inspired to log her food journey in an 8 week count down to her 40th birthday, one piece for each week.

She is a treasure ….An honest find.

She wears her heart on her sleeve and on her work. Her comfort is Pencil, Ink on Paper and watercolors.

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Coherence

Christina has a real obsession ….I mean passion for animals and often uses their point of view as hilarious observations in her  work.

Seriously, she is the awesome and so worth supporting. Currently Christina has a T shirt gig she is working on. They will be shown at Brooklyn Indie Market this weekend!!! So get out there and support local artists!

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You can also CLICK HERE to buy other t shirts she has designed! I just bought one myself!!! Can’t wait for it to come in the mail!

Okay, here is my favorite pick of the day!

Thank you and CHECK HER OUT!!!!

Click here for the article and slide show!

Thanks The New York Times:

Pillow Fight

It may not warrant a special designation from the United Nations, but Saturday is International Pillow Fight Day. Leave your jammies on, grab a soft, non-feather pillow, and head to Union Square for the fifth annual event. The fight, which is timed to coincide with other fights around the world, is hosted by Newmindspace, which produces “interactive public art, creative cultural interventions and urban bliss dissemination.” Participants must swing lightly and clean up their mess. All leftover pillows will be donated to two Manhattan no-kill animal shelters to make bedding for puppies and kittens. The fight kicks off at 3 p.m.

I do love them hot and talented and Norman Korpi is no exception to my rule.

If you think you know him from somewhere, maybe can’t put your finger on where you’ve seen him before…

well good!

Click here to be taken into the world of Norm!

He is L.A.’s best untapped resource.

A multi -faceted power house of ideas.

A true visionary whom I am happy to say has no intention of stopping any time soon.

Norman, a graduate of the revered Copper Union School of Art, has been spending his time the past decade traveling the country and taking in it’s beauty. His love of rustic woods coupled with his contemporary urban eye, has proven to be the reason why his work is filled with such expression of understanding, acceptance,  and peace.

Golden Arches by Norman Korpi

Norman is one of the few artist that works effortlessly in any medium including film, writing and sculpting. When talking to him you feel as he describes to you his past work and his next ideas for up coming installments, that you are virtually walking through the rooms and halls of a very well thought out exhibit.

Untitled by Norman Korpi

Still don’t know where you’ve seen him before???

It’s killing you, isn’t it?

Norman is not only known for his intense visual work but is also known as one of the original cast members of Mtv’s Real World and subsequently made into a television gay icon.

Norman Korpi on Mtv's "The Gauntlet"

Isn’t he the most dreamiest dreamy dreamerson you have ever laid eyes on?!!

Ok, so now you know about this mega talent!

He is a superstar and can never be appreciated enough in my opinion.

Oil on Canvas. Private Collection 16"x28"

Amazing!!!