A bike helmet built for road hazards

So ...what happened to using your senses of sight and hearing to detect road hazards? This device is overkill! I won't buy it unless he figures out to get a tv in there.)

space-man!

space-man!, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

duck5

duck5, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Mother Duck and son. The young Mallard will grow into a deep dark green head with a white stripe around his longer neck which isn't obvious now. I took this shot along with several others in High Park over the summer. I like the ripples in the water and the reflected leaves as much as the calm ducks floating around.

streamwalk2

streamwalk2, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Steamwalk2, 32X65", acrylic on canvas, 2006. Copyright © Tim Noonan.
Whew it's so hot in there, it's a good thing the stream is moving! Probably some analogy to the summer going past quickly, but I won't admit it. The next painting I do is going to have some ducks in it, probably be more shady too!

The Evolution of Speech Balloons

I find this link at Drawn to be amusing, check out the link:).

Back To School Activities

I spent most of today washing and moving furniture around my classroom. I set the space up for five groupings of desks, one art centre, one listening centre and a writing centre. I'm still rethinking a math and science area. Also I set up the classroom computer and started decorating the bulletin boards; incorporating classroom themes such as word family lists. I found some very good activities and resources for a "back to school" theme at The Teacher's Corner. I particularly like this measurement activity titled Growth.

Summer's End

I awoke this morning to grey damp weather instead of the usual bright sun. It dawned on me that summer is quickly ending. The days are shorter, cool nights, grey days, the signs are all around. The Ex is in full force and Labour Day weekend is but 5 days away. In a month's time leaves will be falling from trees. I miss the summer already. No more sleeping in or morning rides to the studio for coffees at Liberty Village. No more open rides to High Park or along the lake shore. No more casual strolls down Bloor street in the sunny afternoon. Tomorrow I begin the steady ttc treck back to school days by setting up my classroom. Then it's "what did you do in the summer?" a sure thing that it's done. Well outside of one trip to Ottawa, to the National Gallery and one one trip to Walmart in Massena, I have mostly chilled out here in Toronto and I still must get over to the AGO this week. I think that I worked on and completed 17 paintings(12 small) which is not too bad considering that my goal was 24 and technically there are still 5 days left. Claude has moved out of the studio and Steve is moving in by September, there's another sign! Between my friends I think I attended 8 barbeques, 2 dinners and went for coffees on Bloor Street twentyfive times. Today I'm over to my brother's for a steak barbeque, so that will make 9 now. I read several books on artists including Billie Holiday and also several fiction novels; currently Stephen Baxter/Arthur C.Clark "Time's Eye"(fitting isn't it). My entertaining consisted of having guests for wine and cheese at my loft on two occasions and one studio visit. Oh I almost forgot about my aqua-fitness and yoga classes at the Y on College Street, summer wouldn't be the same. Now I'm off to Yonge and Bloor for shopping! Oh the link is what came up on the title search. Happy September!

Joe Fig Miniature Studios

Joe Fig's exhibit of nifty miniature artist studios sculpture is being featured at edward_ winkleman blog. Creations include Brancusi's and Jackson Pollock's studios.

Picasso and Lump

Picasso painted 44 studies in his “Meninas” series between Aug. 17 and Dec. 30, 1957 — and Lump appears in 15 of them. Nice rabbit there Pablo!

david bowie- life on mars

Oddly this video of David Bowie is coloured like a Warhol print.

The Exploding. plastic. Inevitable.

I was listening to some old Velvet Underground albums, you know with Lou Reed and I decided to do a little surfing. I came across this interesting explanation of Andy Warhol's multimedia art, whereby he coordinated simultaneous screenings of his films, live performances by the Velvet Underground, Poetry readings, Dance performances and effective lighting shows. I feel that the visual aspects of this multi screen art has roots in the cubist paintings of Picasso. It was a natural for Warhol to further experiment with layering sound to compliment and contrast the visuals. Modern absorptions of the E.P.I. experience and film are everywhere today: music videos, dance halls, advertising, television/video, stage performance, computer,...wherever there is a little Warhol in everything.

aframewall

aframewall, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

A few triptychs on the aframe drying after being coated with damar varnish. It usually takes a day to dry.

oceanplastica

oceanplastica, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Ocean Plastica, 16X48", acrylic on canvas, 2006. Copyright © Tim Noonan.

State of Art Online

Thanks to Artblog Comments for the link to this online art magazine that looks fairly interesting to me. The current issue 6 of has a good book review on the legacy of Clement Greenberg and also I read the article on Leo Castelli. I rate State of Art Online as 3 stars and I'm adding it to my bookmarks.

235.ronscy

235.ronscy, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Here is a new digital drawing of a reworked photo.

parktripisland

parktripisland, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Stream and Trees Triptych, 16X48", oil on masonite, 2006. Copyright © Tim Noonan. These took as long as the big acrylic ones to complete, about 4 to 5 sessions. They are derived from memory sketches of parks and places I have visited(; High Park, Toronto etc).

Drawn

The number of interesting blogs and sites never cease to amaze me. There is really so much depth on the internet that I never know where I'll end up when I'm surfing around. Exploring is what I enjoy the best. Drawn is a cool site I have discovered which has tons to offer and inspire. Enjoy!

Pirate Fish Flash

'Nuff said.

The Wonderful Art of Oz

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has mounted a show of Oz inspired artists. This review gives the glorious details ! Who would have known that Eric Carle has a museum dedicated to children's books? That's great!

Paint By Number

I seem to recall having completed one or two of these kits when I was in primary school. There is a certain nostalgia associated with this informative history of the paint by number fad. I wonder if it's influence prompted me to pursue painting as a creative outlet?

Women Of Our Time

An interesting and interactive photo gallery of famous 20th Century American Women.

Warhol At The AGO

This review of the Andy Warhol exhibition at The AGO pretty well sums up the problem. I must get around to seeing the exhibit because I like his silkscreen prints(even if they were done by assistants).

tomwhch

tomwhch, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

It's tomato season. Tuffy P. and Mr. Anchovy gave me some big tomatoes from their garden. Here's what to do: Triple decker toasted tomato, tuna and cheddar cheese sandwich. Gazpacho cold tomato, onion, green pepper, carrot and red vinegar blended fresh soup. Tomato, avocado, peach and red leaf lettuce salad with toast. Yum!
Who has more ideas?

Superstack Rocks

I recently met Scott Donnelly outside the Liberty Village Market. We chatted up music, painting, and photography. Scott gave me tickets to the upcoming Horseshoe gig on Aug 16. Superstack is best described as modern heavy rock with soul! These tracks are worth a listen.

Video: Pigeons take flight with GPS

Seriously...

How the Schools Shortchange Boys by Gerry Garibaldi

Altered Oceans Part 1 of 5.

The rise of slime...check out the pics and videos.

Mole The Painter

Krtek and Identity Card

Krtek is a 1960's Czech cartoon character created by Czech animator Zdeněk Miler. Krtek is an empathetic mole who helps small creatures of the garden. This episode is random.

track2

originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

I borrowed a tall ladder and installed this track light system in my room. It took most of the day, but it was worth the effort as my paintings are highlighted.

Robot Cat Adventures

Popular 70's Japanese comic character has huge nostalgia following.

buggy machines

Reminds me of the matrix animation.

ruralstreamscape

ruralstreamscape, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Trees and Stream has an interesting animated quality. The trees appear to be reaching up and stretching over. Hmm.

Female Jewish Comic Hero

Sabra is the alter ego of Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli ex-Mossad agent who has mutant powers. Now that is different!

kenewell

kenewell, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

My friends imported Italian designer table and chairs. Check out the smooth backs and the table legs,..none of the legs that touch the table touch the floor. It's held by structural cables!

spp8

spp8, originally uploaded by Tim Noonan.

Here is an untitled painting on the a-frame. Candy Minx might like this one because she would like to see more paintings around here!!