Blue Beak

Saint Sanguinus.

2012-02-15T17:08:00.001-08:00

As posted previously, I have been honoured to create the cover art for Saint Sanguinus, the debut novel of Julia Phillips Smith.

Julia, who Blogs at A Piece of my Mind, has released the novel as an ebook, and now as a print version. I'm only a couple of chapters in, but I already know it is a very clever and well written book.*
Excerpts are available to read online at Julia's Book site and at the ebook Smashwords site.
Julia has written and directed two video trailers to light the emotional fuse.

Videos

Peredur's Story

Do you want another life?

Tanwen's story

I cannot live without him.

This is my first foray into book covers. Julia has other works in progress, so hopefully I shall be submitting future covers for her approval.

*And scary!

Spring Sing Spin.

2012-01-11T16:31:00.000-08:00

This is a spin of an image from Liberty's 1875-1975 Exhibition Catalogue, artist not yet identified.

Happy New Year!

2011-12-31T17:52:00.001-08:00

Mirror, mirror, on my screen,
what does this Sans strange message mean?
Loudly doth the Church bells ring,
What hope will this new year bring?

Joy to you in this New Year!

Original drawing by John J. Crook. Studio. Vol.29

Love.

2011-12-17T17:04:00.000-08:00

I Am Not Worthy.

2011-10-16T10:12:00.000-07:00

Variation On the Theme of Immortality.

2011-08-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

For Frances.

Immortality is earned by the gifted.

The Tree of Action Nought.

2011-07-23T20:38:00.000-07:00

The Birth of Hope.

2011-07-10T12:34:00.000-07:00

Yes.

Time Is A Four Letter Word.

2011-07-05T16:55:00.000-07:00

The search for hope is joined by the search for truth, dressed in the cloak of honesty. I reach out to Clarity and she shuns me.
I am Sans Shunned, Hopeless & Bewildered.

But Strong, Oh so Strong.

Poetic Variation - Knot.

2011-05-24T16:38:00.000-07:00

A shattered, torn, stripped bare soul
Years of tread have taken their toll
Every emotion, every feeling ravaged
That means I am irreparably damaged
A scarred and contorted doormat
I fall in love at the drop of a hat

Bird With Wings Seeks Position Mid-Air.

2011-05-01T07:12:00.001-07:00

All homage to Professor Kolomon Moser.

Variation 4632AAZ9 To The Base 36.

2011-04-26T15:42:00.000-07:00

All homage to MMM.

Grade 'A' Grey Day.

2011-03-30T15:51:00.001-07:00

This is my modified cover of a drawing by German artist Adolf Höfer, that was published in the German Art periodical Jugend: 2.1897, Band2 (Nr. 27-52)in 1897.

Blud Brothers...

2011-03-16T17:08:00.000-07:00

The Blud is Tiger in this one. The Blud is pudding in me.
Tiger Pudding for all.
Herewith above, the ramblings of a man lost in dessert.

To Every Age its Network, To its Network, Art.

2011-02-06T11:37:00.001-08:00

This graphic is my adapted cover of a Vienna Secession poster by Maximilian Kurzweil.

If the third stage is expression, then I propose a fourth stage; that is expression brought forth by elemental analysis, because the whole has a zero model comparison result.

We Are The Machine.

2011-01-26T09:25:00.000-08:00

If a child born tomorrow had wings, they would be cut off.

Variation 64,442 XoL.

2011-01-02T15:02:00.000-08:00

It's not that I have latent tendencies; well, apart from patent leather tendencies.
I have no sartorial elegance whatsoever, although I did once own a Lurex shirt.
That must count for something.

It Is What It Is.

2010-11-24T05:41:00.001-08:00

And I am what I am.

Fall.

2010-11-16T11:35:00.001-08:00

Just in time for winter.

Alone And Scared?

2010-10-30T17:05:00.000-07:00

You are Strong. Go your Own way.

I Deliver.

2010-10-20T16:38:00.001-07:00

Well, okay, not me personally. Doves are it.

Roses Are Pink.

2010-10-12T16:24:00.000-07:00

A man's gotta know his limitations. My limitations these days are about two and a bit glasses. After that I'm ~~antibodies~~, ~~Aunty~~, ~~any~~, blast, too late...

Lost In The Jungle.

2010-10-11T16:26:00.001-07:00

In the search for hope, it seems we have lost sight of the truth. It's still in there somewhere, but being overgrown by kindness.
Send three and fourpence, we're going to a dance.

Where Is Up?

2010-08-28T17:14:00.001-07:00

Often in life we are unsure of where we are. If you recognise this mode, then my advice would be buy a SatNav.

It's All In The Mind.

2010-08-13T03:16:00.000-07:00

Anita Rossberg came to visit me in my dreams last night.
Yeah, I don't know who the heck she is either, but if you do know her, tell her she left behind her Jimmy Dean sausage clock.

There Is Nothing But Love.

2010-08-03T20:16:00.000-07:00

When your left soul and your right soul march in harmony, there is nothing but love.

CRM Graphic.

2010-07-27T03:58:00.000-07:00

This is my cover version of a leaded glass panel designed for the Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow 1903.
The original panel can be seen here.

For Me, There Is No Hope.

2010-07-15T16:36:00.000-07:00

Come With Me If You Want Hope.

2010-07-13T16:27:00.001-07:00

You know the way.

Freedom.

2010-06-27T18:31:00.000-07:00

I sent up the Kamicatze & Kamicrabze squadrons to look for hope. They are still looking.

Those Who Live By The Media...

2010-04-28T05:36:00.000-07:00

Shall . . .

Friends.

2010-04-14T17:18:00.001-07:00

One lucky guy.

8ex In The Dark.

2009-12-13T07:26:00.001-08:00

Life is consumed with work and projects at present, but hopefully I can set them aside to concentrate on graphics, which will help me to chillax.

I think I shall pour myself a glass of Ardbeg, and start right now!

Telling It Like It Is.

2009-10-07T15:47:00.001-07:00

Infinite Variation #6.

2009-08-29T12:52:00.000-07:00

Mirror, mirror on the wall. who is the pantalunatic Blogger of all?

Green.

2009-08-22T08:43:00.000-07:00

Sansy Baby.

2009-08-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

You live your life in the image you make
on the laptop screen gizmo
and when an old grump doesn't have any friends
that's a really nice place to go
folks hoping you'll post some cool
but it's just your junk, old fool
you're a little touched you know
Sansy baby

graphics appear in your room each night
and they whirl across your screen
but they always seem to fade away
when your brain screams no caffeine
Sansy guy are you alright?
tell the photoshop goodnight
empty brain once more Sansy baby

Mackintosh Lady
you're my special baby
living in a world of fakes conceived
well maybe

scanning his house are Googles' guys
with evil on their mind
cos they've been banning San's blogs
at night through their IP bind
I see your talent has gone away
would you chop for me today
I'll show you how to draw a good time
Sansy baby

when he turns on his dell
he feels confused
with all the errors that blast his way
and the beeps are so loud
they spin him around
till his soul has lost it's way
and as he turns the volume down
he's getting angry with the sound
it seems to make his head confound
he's going for a total astound
smashing his laptop to the ground

the headlines read that Sans attacked
and everyone thinks he's whacked
except a crazy guy with a public passion
that keeps him satisfied
it's so nice to be insane
no one asks you to explain
broken laptop by your side
Sansy baby

Mackintosh Lady
you're my special baby
living in a world of fakes conceived
well maybe
well maybe
well maybe

well maybe

False Illusions.

2009-07-02T02:26:00.000-07:00

Since I am delinquent in posting to SP, I thought I would post this variation here. I have gone deep, exploring the manifestations of this graphic in other media. When I am happy with the outcomes, I will post the results.

Meanwhile, I'm trying to respond to Midleah's Award.

Summer Lovin'.

2009-05-13T19:43:00.000-07:00

My garden needs a little attention...

Global Solidarity.

2009-05-04T09:44:00.001-07:00

Who is that masked man?

Captions Please!

2009-04-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

"Hang on. Hang on. ... Okay. ... Heres th drum solo from 'Wipe Out'."

The Hidden Talents Of Dick Small.

2009-04-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

Mr. Dick Small, musician.

Forgiveness Is All Around...

2009-03-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

Sorry Dick, I could not resist. I am weak - at the knees and other places.

Pushing Like Crazy. . .

2009-03-23T17:25:00.000-07:00

This isn't quite finished yet, but I have high hopes!

Crash.

2009-03-01T15:53:00.000-08:00

Sports Advice - Part Two.

2009-02-27T16:08:00.000-08:00

The Coach always knows best.

Welcome To Blue Beak's Crazy House.

2009-02-16T14:01:00.000-08:00

Sans Pollock.

2009-01-28T13:08:00.000-08:00

A Birthday effort.

Learn To Swim.

2009-01-22T12:07:00.000-08:00

Another Spin.

2009-01-02T17:49:00.000-08:00

Someday I will run out of pixels.

A Wish For 2009.

2008-12-31T19:06:00.000-08:00

Let's hope 2009 is a beautiful year and not too chaotic.

Well Done Mrs. Valpaleda.

2008-12-22T17:51:00.000-08:00

"I can't live without my Dick," says Mrs. Esmelda Valpaleda of Garthamlock County.

Well Done?

2008-12-15T10:45:00.001-08:00

Excelsior!

2008-12-14T06:41:00.000-08:00

I have zero idea when or if I will be finished spinning these. I used to have spirograph as a kid, so maybe that is the legacy catalyst.
The only problem being the billion or so variations I end up doing.

Sigh. . .

Mr.Dick Small Tries A Poke At Little Britain.

2008-12-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Pantalunatic News reports today that Mr. Dick Small tried his luck with Emily Howard well known transvestite and celebrity 'laydee' at the launch party to celebrate the commissioning of the second series of Little Britain USA.
Mr. Dick Small well known Entrepreneur, Impresario and Celebrity Blogger, managed to persuade HBO to re-commission the series citing that "Mark and Tom" aka the "Gym Buddies" reminded him so much of his periods of hard time, it made him cry.

Flakey Jewellery.

2008-11-30T08:34:00.000-08:00

Sigh...

Lion Heart.

2008-11-27T14:04:00.000-08:00

Pantalunatic News reports today that Mr. Dick Small, well known Entrepreneur, Impresario and Celebrity Blogger, is in talks with DreamWets Animation SKG, with a proposal to restock Upper New York State with wild Lions.

Mr. Dick Small, whose family owned the Upper New York State Colony outright from the 14th to 17th centuries, before it was acquired by the United States in 1802 through the WePlanPot Purchase, is keen to right the wrong perpetrated by his ancestors, who killed the entire wild Lion population by wrestling them naked as part of an initiation ceremony into the Colony commune.

Since a restock with actual wild Lions would be very expensive, and is considered NUTS, Mr. Small is planning a restock with animated Lions, supplied by DreamWets Animation SKG.

It is also planned to offer naked wrestling tours during the summer months.

Scaffold.

2008-11-23T06:39:00.000-08:00

Please ignore it. Our Humanity will not fall down.

Strabsact.

2008-11-15T15:33:00.000-08:00

An abstract of a Robin.

For Teri.

2008-11-14T16:01:00.000-08:00

For Teri.

Disorderly Munching.

2008-11-14T15:36:00.001-08:00

Come with me if you want ketchup.

Trippin' Down The Alleyway.

2008-11-08T17:10:00.000-08:00

The problem with these is that I can churn them out like there's no tomorrow, but they aren't really good for anything except Blog fodder. If you are bored, please let me know and I'll find something else to post. I may do some colour/color variations of this graphic meantime.

A Touch Of Refinement.

2008-10-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

A panel in the style of Wedgwood. Many years ago I worked in Stoke on Trent and developed a taste for Porcelain and Bone China figures. I collected a few pieces, but have now given most of them away as presents. I still have a couple for sansimental reasons. Because I am an old fool.

Invitation.

2008-10-25T19:23:00.000-07:00

Does anyone fancy a shower?

Millions Of Them . . .

2008-10-23T16:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes my brain just explodes. I hate it when that happens.

Of course, none of them are any good.

Blunt Counterpoint.

2008-10-21T15:09:00.000-07:00

Make Money While The Shares Fall.

2008-10-18T18:44:00.000-07:00

While normal men worry during these difficult times, there are others who possess skills that are not normal, and who live high on the adrenaline freeway. These are the heroes of our times.

We who are about to become poor, salute you Mr. Dick Small. We are not worthy.

Let It Be...

2008-10-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

Pantalunatic News reports today that a number of influential parties have called on Mr. Dick Small to be given a Knighthood if his financial rescue package works. There has even been mention of his election to the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

We all hope and pray that it works, for the world as we know it rests upon his strong shoulders.
If ever a man were a 10, it is this man.

On All Fours. . .

2008-10-05T10:53:00.001-07:00

This is the fours meme set by Special K.

Let’s Play Four:
A) Four Places That I Go To Over And Over:
Work. The Supermarket. Work. Occasional visits to the restroom. Work.

B) Four People Who Email Me Regularly:
Amazon.com, Tigerdirect.com, Work, Everyone who kindly leaves a comment here!

C) Four Of My Food Favorites:
Milk, Bananas and Lovely Biscuits! White Chocolate. Strawberry Jam Piece. Crusty Bread.

D) Four Things I’d Like To Do:
Retire, Find Inner Peace, Do Everything I Have Planned, Realise That I Will Never Do Everything I Have Planned.

E) Four People I Think Will Respond:
Sarah Palin*, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Robert Egbert, Hugh Grant.

F) Four Things I Did Yesterday:(Saturday)
Visited the ATM, Visited the Supermarket, Worried about the financial crisis, Made dinner.
Ate dinner. Made a visit to the restroom.

*Well, maybe not Sarah Palin.

Con Template.

2008-09-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

A picture is worth a thousand words. In this case only one word a thousand times.

LOLHORSE.

2008-09-28T19:55:00.000-07:00

Laugh or Cry, Live or Die

Want or Need, Eat or Bleed

Nothing is forever.

Except Star Trek. It will run forever.

Sans Nouveau.

2008-09-20T16:57:00.000-07:00

It's not the destination I set out for, but it is a worthwhile place to visit. The graphic works better cropped, but since cropping is a personal thing, and I still bear the scars from being cropped when I was equine, I leave the final decision to you, should you wish to harvest.

Pixel Pie.

2008-09-07T08:41:00.001-07:00

Another victim of mashed pixels.

Cutting Edge Technology...

2008-08-27T16:09:00.000-07:00

I await with anticipation the laser guided egg timer.

My Month So Far...

2008-08-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

As inspired by Miss Alex.

Decisions, Decisions...

2008-08-19T01:21:00.000-07:00

You know it makes sense!

A Bug.

2008-08-05T11:59:00.001-07:00

I apologise to those who do not like bugs. It could be a futuristic spaceship that will whisk us away to Utopia. Or eat us.
Click on the graphic for maximum bugness.

Another Skyline For Teri . . .

2008-08-02T14:29:00.000-07:00

This was tonight. Probably more Sky than line. Oh, well. . .

Sans Fashion Blogging.

2008-08-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

I am not a follower of fashion. I am spectacularly untidy and sartorially inept.
How Then; do I come to have what appears to be a highly regarded Fashion Blog?

Clicking upon the image above should enable a larger view. I am number 161 of 3,171.
I hereby offer my profuse apologies to numbers 162 thru 3,171. To numbers 160 thru to 1, watch your back, I may end up winning a major prize based upon my sans dress sense.

The Taste Of Geometry.

2008-07-26T19:25:00.000-07:00

There is nothing profound in madness. At least, that's my angle on it.

Deus Series. The Revelation.

2008-07-16T10:19:00.000-07:00

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue & loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees & the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors & aspirations in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

Extract from Desiderata, a poem by Max Ehrmann. 1927.

Deus Series. The Salvation.

2008-06-29T11:33:00.001-07:00

So many of us are seeking Salvation. I hope we find it.

Keeping My Hand In.

2008-06-28T18:41:00.001-07:00

I just thought I would post this. It's a rework CRM style figure done in the bronze plaque finish I have used previously. I need to keep refreshing, otherwise I'll forget how.

Crabtastic...

2008-06-22T08:52:00.000-07:00

Aye, aye.

Snark...

2008-06-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

For Cat.

2008-06-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

For Cat.

Strength.

2008-06-08T10:33:00.000-07:00

Text Link is here.

Passion.

2008-06-08T10:30:00.001-07:00

Sex, Travel & Demise Part Two.

2008-06-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

Pantalunatic News reports breaking news Wednesday that Mr. Dick Small, well known Entrepreneur, Empresario and Celebrity Blogger has engaged well known English writer and creator of 'The Office', Ricky Gervais, to write scripts for his new production.

Mr. Dick Small and Ricky Gervais seen above in the Mammon Casino where the intense discussions concerning the new show were thrashed out.

The new show which is to be written in the 'Office' style, is to be set in a Graphics Design Sweatshop in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Ricky and Mr. Small seen below checking out the set.

The new show, with a working title of 'I Hate You All, Why Don't You Fuck Off And Die', has an opening episode where the hated Deputy Manager of Management Information, is involved in a golfing fatality when a rogue air-conditioning unit falls from a new toilet installed in the International Space Station. On hearing this sad news, one witty employee was overheard making the quip, "An asshole in one".

Deus Three. The Evil That Men Do.

2008-05-31T18:33:00.001-07:00

It may number a few panels before it is out of my system.

Deus Two. The Metamorphosis.

2008-05-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

I feel a polyptych coming; or maybe a triptych. Whatever happens I'm sure the ending will be dark. I hope not. I live in hop-dop.

Summer Is Coming.

2008-05-30T15:59:00.000-07:00

May be overworked.

Ownership.

2008-05-23T04:37:00.001-07:00

Quantum Fish.

2008-05-21T15:39:00.000-07:00

Quantum Fish, produced by chips.

Peanut Hair Hat.

2008-05-18T05:57:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Heidenschneckenbaum, PantaLunatic Corp. presents the

Peanut Hair Hat,

as modelled by Sarah Jessica Peanut. *
That is all.

*Maximum respect to Sarah Jessica Parker.

Dick in the City.

2008-05-14T11:30:00.001-07:00

Fresh from the London Town Premiere of the Sex and the City movie, Pantalunatic News captures our four favourite Stars accompanied by well known Entrepreneur, Empresario and Celebrity Blogger Mr Dick Small, who had a cameo part in the new movie. The mysterious moody looking guy with Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw) is apparently millionaire recluse Sans Pantaloons (obviously with pantaloons in this picture). Go figure.

Any Passing Bandwagon...

2008-05-09T16:00:00.001-07:00

The singing, dancing sing-a is lunch-a.

Blogging Edict # 2.

2008-05-07T04:26:00.000-07:00

I have met, and shaken intellect with, many Bloggers, and have been humbled.

Aghhhhh....

2008-05-04T16:53:00.001-07:00

Coming soon - to a bargain bin near you.

Deus Series...

2008-04-30T06:01:00.001-07:00

Working towards HR. Giger. Talent however, eludes me. I live in hip-hop.