Mike Draw

Gloversville Playhouse

2009-12-05T19:39:00.000-08:00

Next time you're up NYS Route 30A, be sure to stop by the Gloversville Playhouse -- the crown jewel of Bauhaus-inspired buildings in Fulton County.

Where Do You Run

2009-08-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Song of the day: The Vivian Girls' "Where Do You Run To?"

Donde estan mis llaves

2009-08-08T18:06:00.000-07:00

More of the Same

2009-07-28T22:49:00.000-07:00

Join the Naivete

2009-05-15T20:30:00.000-07:00

If you haven't heard Camera Obscura's "French Navy," hear it now.

The Rules

2009-05-10T20:13:00.000-07:00

Check out this short film "conceived, edited and shot in 24 Hours."

Coconut Hockey, 1 of 3

2009-04-12T20:18:00.001-07:00

The sport of the century is here. (Google Images can find anything. Cheddar football! Elvis baseball! You name it.)

Coconut Hockey, 2 of 3

2009-04-12T20:16:00.000-07:00

Coconut Hockey, 3 of 3

2009-04-12T20:09:00.000-07:00

Nonpareil

2009-03-26T22:51:00.000-07:00

There's no NYC food site better than Serious Eats.

Trams!

2009-03-17T22:05:00.000-07:00

Check out the insanely catchy "Inaugural Trams" by Super Furry Animals.

Cop Talk

2009-03-17T20:27:00.000-07:00

ARTonAIR.org has audio from a police recruiting session at New York's Pratt Institute.

Year-Long Performances

2009-03-16T21:53:00.000-07:00

The art of Tehching Hsieh.

"Dino egg could be world's oldest"

2009-02-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

The BBC reported this story in 2004:

"Road workers in India have unearthed what could be the world's oldest dinosaur egg.... 'There was work going on and one of our workers found something resembling a dinosaur egg,' said the boss of the road workers."

American road workers, what have you found for us lately?

All the News That's Fit to Pick

2009-02-02T20:26:00.000-08:00

With your $20 membership in the National Toothpick Holder Collectors' Society, you get ten issues per year of their official publication, The Toothpick Bulletin.

Udderly Devoted

2009-02-01T22:20:00.000-08:00

The National Association of Milk Bottle Collectors has several titles for sale (one-track puns theirs, not mine): "Udderly Splendid," "Udderly Beautiful," "Udderly Delightful," etc. Their 2008 release, "Udderly Indian," features "Pictorial images of Native American Indians on Milk Bottles."

Bonnard's Bon Art

2009-01-31T22:11:00.000-08:00

There's a great Bonnard show at the Met. Some slides here.

Knotty Pine

2009-01-29T22:14:00.001-08:00

Kudos to the Dirty Projectors for a great collaboration with David Byrne on "Knotty Pine." The effects at the end are a nice tribute to Brian Eno's tuneful knob-twisting (i.e. Eno's 1973 "The Paw Paw Negro Blowtorch" at 1:08.)

Keith Richards' Little Tune: Version 1

2009-01-25T20:28:00.000-08:00

Rolling Stones live at an undisclosed arena, ca. 1981.

Keith Richards' Little Tune: Version 2

2009-01-25T20:21:00.000-08:00

East Rutherford, NJ, 1981.

Keith Richards' Little Tune: Version 3

2009-01-25T20:13:00.000-08:00

Seattle 1981.

World's Biggest Snowman

2009-01-19T18:39:00.000-08:00

Built in Maine in 1999, 113 ft.

Two Great Songs, One South African Link

2009-01-19T18:24:00.000-08:00

Humble Pie's "30 Days in the Hole" and Graham Parker's "Durban Poison" (live).

The Re-arranger

2009-01-13T20:48:00.000-08:00

Three 2003 pieces rearranged and a new one. If you haven't checked out the Mates of State's "The Re-arranger," you owe it yourself to go right to their Myspace page.

Moving is War

2009-01-11T08:52:00.000-08:00

Take a look at this battle-scarred moving van interior from the blog, The Cleverest (which kindly linked to this blog).

Moby-Dude

2008-12-28T19:23:00.000-08:00

Check out Studio 360's award-winning Moby-Dick episode.

Part II

2008-12-28T19:18:00.001-08:00

M.X.08!

2008-12-22T20:51:00.000-08:00

H.H.08!

2008-12-21T20:01:00.001-08:00

Jr.'s Jr.

2008-12-16T21:41:00.002-08:00

Check out Richard Julian's very funny song, "God III."

Cont'd

2008-12-16T21:36:00.000-08:00

Semi-Sweet Jane

2008-10-26T21:10:00.000-07:00

Check out one of the least watched "Sweet Jane" covers on YouTube.

Friendly Faces

2008-10-26T21:04:00.000-07:00

Where did my go go?

2008-10-06T21:56:00.000-07:00

And other questions -- The Kinks' "Where Did My Spring Go?"

So it Goes

2008-10-06T21:43:00.000-07:00

The way it's goin', no one nose.

A Nun's Dreams

2008-09-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

Check out Stephen Merritt's "The Nun's Litany."

Sweatband Rock

2008-09-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

The first and last images are inspired by rockin' sweatband wearer Marc Knopfler. (More sweatband here.) The rest are inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and Chicago skyscrapers.

Gotta look up to look down

2008-08-24T19:31:00.000-07:00

Dude Looks Like a Dude (Sings Like a Lady)

2008-08-19T20:27:00.000-07:00

Behold: Jeff Hanson.

Ask Your Dr. Dog

2008-08-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

One of Philly's best: Dr. Dog.

Reworkings

2008-07-23T22:10:00.000-07:00

Old wine. New wine stains.

Guston

2008-07-22T22:19:00.000-07:00

Phillip Guston sure could pile on the pieces. (More.)

Chisel of the Month

2008-07-21T22:12:00.000-07:00

This model features 24mm of woodworking perfection.

Music Tip

2008-07-17T21:26:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for some popppy, Beatlesesque hooks, why not check out The Beatles? These lads cook like ancient Liverpudlians stirring up woolly mammoth stew.

Keep Austin Wah'd

2008-05-28T19:05:00.000-07:00

Listen to Austin band The Black Angel's Doves for a dose of high-flying distortion.

Producto del Lab

2008-05-22T22:43:00.000-07:00

WNYC's Radio Lab is of the best produced shows around. Here's a link to their recent episode about music.

Fair Fite

2008-05-07T21:59:00.000-07:00

Listen to some new tracks from Tim Fite's "Fair Ain't Fair."

I Fought the Law & the Law Taught Me Chemistry

2008-05-04T16:09:00.000-07:00

Check out a recent concert by Carbon/Silicon, the project of Clash guitarist Mick Jones and Generation X-er Tony James.

Dzamaniac

2008-04-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

Reminds me of Marcel Dzama's trees.

Marah Rocks Espana

2008-04-24T21:03:00.001-07:00

Brooklyn's greatest rock band was in top form during their recent tour through Spain.

Wally Backman's On Deck Circle

2008-04-08T17:56:00.001-07:00

Every once in awhile McSweeney's has a great list.

Fare Maiden

2008-03-06T19:44:00.000-08:00

With the new fare increase, the best way to get your money's worth is to relax, recline, and ride all night.

A Certain Girl

2008-02-05T21:18:00.001-08:00

Great Zevon cover of a Toussaint tune.

When Bush Was Young

2008-02-04T21:18:00.001-08:00

These new pieces are derived from 2000-2003 models.

1:30 P.M. - 2:20? PM -- Tour of the Old Pueblo and Presidio de San Agustiin de Tucson.

2008-02-04T20:47:00.001-08:00

This piece is from Sat., Sept. 2, 2000, day two of the Soza Family Reunion.

Turning Thought into Action

2008-02-03T17:41:00.000-08:00

Dominick's Day

2007-12-13T20:05:00.000-08:00

Santa's a sham, but I'll always believe in Dominick, the Italian Christmas Donkey.

Such a Clown

2007-12-05T22:03:00.001-08:00

Check out this sharp set from Nellie McKay.

The Primaries

2007-11-26T20:41:00.000-08:00

Celebrating the colors of Benetton: Vampire Weekend's "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa."

Five-Piece Suit

2007-11-18T21:13:00.001-08:00

Kissing Babies to Victory!

2007-11-12T21:18:00.001-08:00

Ron Paul may have the Internet, but Rudy's got his hands on time-tested babies! Even the Aussies are diapin' it up

How Lou Reed Stole Christmas

2007-11-12T21:03:00.001-08:00

The man is looking like the Grinch these days.

Apes and Androids

2007-10-30T20:37:00.001-07:00

These guys are gonna be BIG.

Red Heads

2007-10-30T20:24:00.001-07:00

Two last-minute costume ideas involving red hats: diner-style ketchup bottle & Devo Energy Dome.

Lou Reed's Halloween Costume Tips #472

2007-10-28T14:24:00.001-07:00

In a pinch, an apple jack hat will do.

Awwwtomaton

2007-10-11T20:40:00.001-07:00

Forensic science + Furby = ???

Radio on the Radio

2007-10-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

If you like intelligent rock 'n' roll talk shows, you'll like the ONLY rock 'n' roll talk show -- Sound Opinions, from Chicago Public Radio.

North America's Finest Hockey Band

2007-09-04T21:36:00.001-07:00

Check out The Zambonis, the pride of Bridgeport, Connecticut:
http://www.myspace.com/zambonis

The Icebergs of Newfoundland

2007-08-06T20:01:00.001-07:00

Finally, a website that collects postcards of historic Newfie icebergs:
http://genealogy.nlpubliclibraries.ca/postcards/

Toddlers for Dodd?

2007-08-06T19:54:00.001-07:00

The critical 2-3 demographic is going bonkers for him:
http://www.rondak.org/easthaddam/atthepolls4.jpg

I Affix Politically Charged Bumper Stickers to the Rear of My Car and I Vote

2007-08-06T19:49:00.001-07:00

Patriotic adhesives from '00:
http://www.modernhumorist.com/mh/0009/stickers/

Election '08: Let the Baby Kissing Begin!

2007-07-29T19:28:00.000-07:00

As baby-kissing season begins, here's a look at a masterful smooch planted by W. in '04:

http://www.time.com/time/daily/special/photo/lastpush/4.html

Pucker up, Kucinich!

I Heard it Through the Mainline

2007-07-29T18:47:00.001-07:00

Undeniable: Lou Reed is looking more and more like a California Raisin everyday.

Beet a Gong! (Get it on, mon)

2007-07-05T21:12:00.000-07:00

If you like T. Rex & UB40-style ska -- or if you just like songs about wizards -- check out Tony Beet's cover of Marc Bolan's "Ride a White Swan":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAdBSQwagm0

"Dedicated to all the T. Rex Nation... All over the world."

There He Goes Again

2007-06-20T20:34:00.001-07:00

Is it just me, or did Lou Reed go through a phase where he looked like the son of Kevin McDonald from "Kids in the Hall" and Sally Jessie Raphael? Or the Encyclopedia Britannica kid and Estelle Getty?

Skeleton Arm Wrestling

2007-06-13T21:32:00.001-07:00

This week's inspiration comes from Munch, who inspired Jasper Johns. Graham Chapman rounds it out.

Cat Scratch Fever

2007-06-04T20:58:00.001-07:00

http://www.mugshots.com/Music/Ted+Nugent.htm

Black, White, and Clear

2007-06-03T19:04:00.001-07:00

256 colors format (OK, only 10 or so used)

2007-06-03T18:54:00.001-07:00

Mas Pescados de Estrellas

2007-05-22T21:41:00.001-07:00

America's Next Top Starfish

2007-05-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

In the five-legged category...

World's Most Absorbent Crustacean

2007-05-09T21:42:00.000-07:00

If you never thought you'd see a "towel lobster," think again:

http://cruises.about.com/od/carnivalcruiselines/ig/Carnival-Towel-Animals/towel_lobster.htm

Who's Your Llamadaddy?

2007-04-17T21:27:00.000-07:00

If you've ever wanted to learn more about llama birthing, this is the page for you:

http://personal.smartt.com/~brianp/birthing.html

Here's a bonus image:
http://personal.smartt.com/~brianp/images/birth.JPG

P.S. Llama babies are called "crias."

Usual Mix of Mixed Up Mix-Ups

2007-02-25T09:23:00.000-08:00

Some cartoony faces. An abstract building-thingie. Abstract geometric shapes. And elephants.

New Slew

2007-02-22T22:31:00.000-08:00

Represent(ational)!

Another Side of the 76-Sided Man

2007-02-19T20:11:00.000-08:00

Here's a Japanese cartoon portrait of Bob Dylan. It's album art for the soundtrack to the 2003 film "Iden & Tity."

http://www.searchingforagem.com/2000s/2000s_Pictures/IdenTityJpnFront2.JPG

Young Americans

2007-02-15T21:22:00.000-08:00

Youth vote will be key in '08. Toddlers already have Obama fever.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/barackobamadotcom/387092417/

Knoxville, Tennessee, circa 1910

2007-02-12T21:17:00.000-08:00

Some more vintage postcards from the American South:

http://www.patsabin.com/etn/postcards/

Welcome, Fans of "One Hundred Similar Haircuts"

2007-02-08T20:22:00.000-08:00

If you're at this site for the first time, it's probably because you are interested in my new short-length blockbuster featurette, "One Hundred Similar Haircuts," now showing at the Mike Draw City Hexaplex. Here are some stills.

Inspiration

2007-02-08T20:15:00.000-08:00

These drawings were all inspired by the short film, "One Hundred Similar Haircuts. " Consider them your bonus features.

Kentucky circa 1911

2007-01-25T19:57:00.000-08:00

If you like vintage Kentucky postcards, this is the site for you:

http://www.wku.edu/library/kylm/collections/online/postcards/index.html

Mike Foto?

2006-12-22T22:30:00.000-08:00

Although these images derive from digital photos, rest assured that they were thoroughly processed through MS Paint.

Note: The Clinton-Gephardt image is based on a photo posted in an online newspaper in 1998 or so. I tried to track down the photo so I could credit it, but the closest image I could find was another shot of the dynamic duo: http://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1998/12/19/clinton.dems/

Neptune's Ride

2006-12-19T21:00:00.000-08:00

Dude, where's my seahorse?

Experimental Theater

2006-12-19T20:42:00.000-08:00

If you like science experiments -- baking soda volcanoes, potato clocks, Frankenstein Lloyd Wright -- this is for you. First post of a drawing photographed and then colored in MS Paint.

See, Do

2006-12-13T18:39:00.000-08:00

A recent commenter observed: "Nothing goes with the holiday season better than pixelated Monkeys." So true.

Well what is it?

2006-12-12T21:29:00.000-08:00

"Betrayal" by Magritte.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:MagrittePipe.jpg

Who's Your Feliz Navidaddy?

2006-12-10T20:57:00.000-08:00

St. Nicaragua!

Tis the Season...

2006-12-09T22:44:00.000-08:00

For pixelated jollity!

Workaround Sue

2006-11-19T20:34:00.000-08:00

The hit parade continues thanks to a new posting process I discovered and have already patented in 182 countries.

Technical Difficultunities

2006-11-16T17:07:00.000-08:00

At first I thought it was a PROBLEM that I couldn't post images to this blog (since the "upload" function now converts my drawings into monochrome blocks). But then I realized that I could make E-LEMONADE out of those lemons by putting up a set of minimalist works. Everybody loves minimalism, right? These are dedicated to Steve Reich's toilet paper.