ARTIST'S INSPIRATION The Constitution is vague on the veep. Though the position bestows on it all of the authority and pomp of the U.S. Government, vice presidents throughout history have struggled to find purpose in a poorly defined role, all the while waiting for death. It’s a bit like life itself. Though every VP was a man of ambition and at least some talent, only a few managed to ascend to the top job. Most moldered in obscurity. The vice presidency is the great bronze medal of American politics. These men have played large roles in American history and I did not want them to be forgotten. So I drew portraits of all 47 VPs. And I donned octopuses on their heads. Why? It takes a rare person to pull off an air of dignity with a cephalopod on his head. It seemed to fit with the absurdity of the role. You can see learn more about my project here: http://www.jonathan-crow.com REALLY, WHY THE VICE PRESIDENTS & OCTOPUSES? OK, it was just one of those ideas that seemed funny at 3am after a couple drinks. I mean, really - vice presidents and octopuses? How could you not like that? Why I then went ahead and actually drew all 47 is a question I don't fully understand myself. Probably some weird Midwestern stubbornness thing. My great-grandfather insisted on wearing a black wool suit everyday, regardless of the weather and that included when he did yard work. I'm like him except that I don't wear wool suits and I hate yard work. ABOUT THE VP: Joe Biden grew up with a pronounced stutter. The famously talkative veep was only able to fully overcome it when he was in law school....
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 4 inches high, with a 6-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 3 inches high, with an 4-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 3 inches high, with an 4-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 3 inches high, with a 4-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 5 inches high, with an 8-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
This is a hand woven rattan box, that has been dyed and painted. This box is about 5 inches high, with an 8-inch diameter. All my boxes have images inspired by beloved children's stories. Available for purchase here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedStoryBox?ref=hdr_shop_menu...
Avengers World #1 Blank Variant comic book with original hand-drawn and painted Iron Man picture. Bagged and boarded with COA. https://www.etsy.com/listing/210467992/avengers-world-1-blank-comic-with?...
This paper doll is based on John Cleese's sketch "The Ministry of Silly Walks" from Monty Python's Flying Circus. The original design is scanned and then laser printed on heavy 140# index paper (cardstock). He is cut and assembled by me with tiny brads to make him posable. He is about 12 inches tall and about 3 inches wide. He has 12 articulating joints. https://www.etsy.com/listing/122664220/ministry-of-silly-walks-john-cleese...
VISIT THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER with these fantastic, vintage style travel posters. www.mmpaperco.etsy.com...
This is a handmade 3D Pop-Up Poster made from two 11x17 MINI POSTERS. Ready to frame and matte, or mount on your wall as-is. Foam-backed. Each Pop-Up Poster is one-of-kind, with it's own personality and individual dimples. A Pop-Up Poster is like the Pop-Up Books from your youth, but made of the stuff you like TODAY....
This is a handmade 3D Pop-Up Poster made from two 11x17 MINI POSTERS. Ready to frame and matte, or mount on your wall as-is. Foam-backed. Each Pop-Up Poster is one-of-kind, with it's own personality and individual dimples. A Pop-Up Poster is like the Pop-Up Books from your youth, but made of the stuff you like TODAY....
All illustrations are from the ADULTS ONLY (serial) graphic novel The DARK WORLD Chronicles see more...Please & Thank You-http://thedwchroniclesxxx.blogspot.com/...
