Today is Brian Decker’s birthday, so we’re featuring a new hybrid piece in his honor. Scalpel cutting with cautery highlights (giving a drop shadow effect when it’s fresh, it’ll be interesting to see how it heals). Happy Birthday, buddy!
Quite a few important folks in my life are joining the “dirty 30″ club this year; today’s inductee is Brian. Over the last 9 years Brian has fulfilled many capacities under the blanket title of “my consigliere”, some of which I don’t even know about (and I was there for them). Claire pointed out that … Continue reading
I love the juxtaposition of the anatomical heart and the more simplified tree design, courtesy of NY’s Brian Decker. Open, subtle cutting like this allows the body to form a consistant scar without overworking the skin. You can contact Mr. Decker via the PURE link in our blogroll. Speaking of, if my calendar is correct, … Continue reading
We’re still months away from my visit to Efix in Quebec City; months to plan, make travel arrangements and most importantly save bail money. So as much as I’d like to wish him a Happy Birthday in person, it’ll just have to wait. In lieu of a birthday spanking… Happy Birthday, buddy. Have a poutine … Continue reading
I’ve told the story dozens of times now; but in place of a standard “happy birthday”…. The first time I met Dave Gillstrap, I happened to be exposing myself to a lady (she asked) and David walked up and SLAMMED me in the testicles. Before the shock could hit me, he started singing “yat-dat-dat-dat-daaaa” in … Continue reading