Collecting Art is the new awesome
I've am highly aware that I have some talented friends, and have made attempts to collect some of their art work over the past year or so. Among the favorites in my collection are:
Amanda Lynch
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8AAZdCrFG8w0qetE0s3qJygBLIuzDSnThuJswpaK3fU8-DmcclTZenEe030LMThHEc3bnn2mXHLLVKP_pYmnWQl4GyghrzWby7Wq7fDIn3eXSTWOroKieM76z2cPRKZ854NI/s320/kangaroo.jpg)
Mark Elliot
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_hTdfUtz4pMu5WhZT5LeJ2TBVxg59pdEDnUnNhckHZM0PowegfSxFptBi_6RXtnkbnipVvz0-8QstFrFwP_slRqCsx3yMWZi9YM6SYDeiOCLldK6cHx3bs542qAIMzL1CwFj/s320/falling+in+the+shape+of.JPG)
Jared Purrington
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPqNkFUuki9POUYXD0UwXZaxVtRFlB6DBUh3iImmEUVJYHOTifja6VGtep-UpJVU5JoJmAGFQu-QAk89hgXgE-__vymSZESLTb38i7nVO8C03WoQzqcSwx-vRdkTnfMDw_8yD/s320/fighting_machine.jpg)
Mike Kelly
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyDDcHOnkmjzabccFZPy2PjEe8AEit0c2Q8473J1jmD3jLqy8UTuq-Av5wSPXlA5aijFGK2pC_vk-Zaqff3lCwOfSFoQyHa8WiDKA0C2dRbLvc3gtDfBKj75rM3MpMjygI5kr/s320/mike+kelly+2.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSspysgaOKbW0P8zEeUwGnOIHx2TyI9KLWR2XAq-mblihM6j1w8bgh0t9fokV3wRHLlWg4pVNdaimCbPvTd5LFUnl8q2gganO63Lm_gCXl_BYi_yzWDjBCRQQpERB4RRUhC-0m/s320/mike+kelly+1.jpg)
But I finally have the crowning piece for my collection. A Granteeny.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6svmujZIWH_xYzeJUPzwhHDczgo8umQFHFTrrNjd02EtrGOkMGjRYlIJKmL6pURxqcbMIv8gIKZrtKQ2jMg7zJUuBM2VCS1Dqsq_tqreFWeUfznKiJjHANJpmPyMtP1-q-Uq/s320/my+granteeny.JPG)
I know I have made mention of this blog before, but didn't really give it the shoutout that it truly deserved, because it really is one of the best blogs out there. Granteeny, a 3 year old artist living in Seattle, depends on his dad to post his recent works and offer a critical analysis.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsacf8XUOn9SMRMdabO7cLlSsGSpLXSXePxRot2yZHpYX_cCmVlt1tOyGg1zm3UcUhOZnuriYVBWRIb9_ElQRbx-Rs_22qWC0_vyt1tMdo3vrJX8x_aUKb0wYEJW_ya26swu7m/s320/when+the+sun+grows+up+he%27ll+get+blue.jpg)
My piece is called "When the Sun Grows Up He'll Get Blue," and the accompanying critique reads: "The first tinges of blue have already started to seep into the sun's core, sapping it of its warmth. Its last rays hurdle off into space. Is this a depiction of the sun's eventual death; the slow transformation into a black dwarf? Or could it be a metaphor for that particular form of teenage malaise that is so prevelent in small towns? Either way, it is a weighty subject for a 3 year old, but it is handled deftly."
Some of my other favorite works of his that you should probably check out:
An Alien Named Can Penrod Chan
A Guy That Doesn't Want to Crash into That Star
Fluxus Performance #2
Untitled metapainting
Don't be afraid to check out the archives. This site is brilliant.
Amanda Lynch
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8AAZdCrFG8w0qetE0s3qJygBLIuzDSnThuJswpaK3fU8-DmcclTZenEe030LMThHEc3bnn2mXHLLVKP_pYmnWQl4GyghrzWby7Wq7fDIn3eXSTWOroKieM76z2cPRKZ854NI/s320/kangaroo.jpg)
Mark Elliot
Jared Purrington
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPqNkFUuki9POUYXD0UwXZaxVtRFlB6DBUh3iImmEUVJYHOTifja6VGtep-UpJVU5JoJmAGFQu-QAk89hgXgE-__vymSZESLTb38i7nVO8C03WoQzqcSwx-vRdkTnfMDw_8yD/s320/fighting_machine.jpg)
Mike Kelly
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyDDcHOnkmjzabccFZPy2PjEe8AEit0c2Q8473J1jmD3jLqy8UTuq-Av5wSPXlA5aijFGK2pC_vk-Zaqff3lCwOfSFoQyHa8WiDKA0C2dRbLvc3gtDfBKj75rM3MpMjygI5kr/s320/mike+kelly+2.jpg)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSspysgaOKbW0P8zEeUwGnOIHx2TyI9KLWR2XAq-mblihM6j1w8bgh0t9fokV3wRHLlWg4pVNdaimCbPvTd5LFUnl8q2gganO63Lm_gCXl_BYi_yzWDjBCRQQpERB4RRUhC-0m/s320/mike+kelly+1.jpg)
But I finally have the crowning piece for my collection. A Granteeny.
I know I have made mention of this blog before, but didn't really give it the shoutout that it truly deserved, because it really is one of the best blogs out there. Granteeny, a 3 year old artist living in Seattle, depends on his dad to post his recent works and offer a critical analysis.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsacf8XUOn9SMRMdabO7cLlSsGSpLXSXePxRot2yZHpYX_cCmVlt1tOyGg1zm3UcUhOZnuriYVBWRIb9_ElQRbx-Rs_22qWC0_vyt1tMdo3vrJX8x_aUKb0wYEJW_ya26swu7m/s320/when+the+sun+grows+up+he%27ll+get+blue.jpg)
My piece is called "When the Sun Grows Up He'll Get Blue," and the accompanying critique reads: "The first tinges of blue have already started to seep into the sun's core, sapping it of its warmth. Its last rays hurdle off into space. Is this a depiction of the sun's eventual death; the slow transformation into a black dwarf? Or could it be a metaphor for that particular form of teenage malaise that is so prevelent in small towns? Either way, it is a weighty subject for a 3 year old, but it is handled deftly."
Some of my other favorite works of his that you should probably check out:
An Alien Named Can Penrod Chan
A Guy That Doesn't Want to Crash into That Star
Fluxus Performance #2
Untitled metapainting
Don't be afraid to check out the archives. This site is brilliant.
11 Comments:
At 12:50 PM,
HeatherLynn said…
lady! i love children's art so much! i collect japanese children's art (it started with this great book i found on the street in nyc then went from there). this little kid=perfect! thanks for sharing. your newest acquisition is, for sure, a keeper for years to come. i wonder what the little guy will evolve into?
At 3:37 PM,
robin marie said…
this kid lives in seattle!??!?! maybe i can get a job working for him... do you think he needs a publicist?
At 3:45 PM,
m-l-e said…
You have extremely good tastes, my friend. Amanda's art is amazing.. and it's getting a lot of notice in SF these days. Hang on to that baby!
At 6:54 PM,
Frozen Okie said…
granteeny is my favorite blog. hands down.
At 9:34 PM,
Joe said…
Two Forks, he could use a publicist, I get a little overwhelmed wearing the critic, webmaster, dad hat.
I'll have to actually get around to posting some more of his art soon. Thanks!
At 10:50 PM,
bex said…
joe - is the new baby going to be an artist too?
At 7:32 AM,
Joe said…
Bex,
I don't know if Evie is going to be an artist. I think we will push for Med School so she can help support her starving artist brother.
At 9:01 AM,
Unknown said…
I Heart Granteeny. I've been admiring his blog for months and absolutely adore it! I wonder what the rest of us non-contest-winners would have to do to get some of his pieces.... anyone?
At 12:00 PM,
k8 said…
that granteeny blog is just about one of my favorite things on the net.
but also, holy eff you have some talented artist friends! i have a couple of Mike Kelly's of my own that i love so so much.
At 2:04 PM,
Joe said…
Heidikins,
Grant is open to bartering.
At 9:46 PM,
Mark Elliot said…
Jabba the Hut, Jar Jar Binks, Gweto? No, "Can Penrod Chan". There is no better name.
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