Banks Violette

Been diggin his work for awhile and it keeps getting better and better. His book and exhibit he curated, "Elevator to the Gallows" explores Black Nior as he describes it and the relationship between crime and art making. Pick it up if you get a chance. Click here for interview

John Copeland

EVERYTHING WENT BLACK 30X22 INCHES GRAPHITE, COLORED PENCIL AND OIL ON PAPER 2010© JOHN COPELAND 2010

EVERYONE WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND 36X25 INCHES GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL ON PAPER

2010© JOHN COPELAND 2010

CLOWNS NEVER DIE 30X22 INCHES GRAPHITE AND COLORED PENCIL ON PAPER

2010© JOHN COPELAND 2010

Falling into the blackhole of blogs earlier today and came across this native Californian, John Copeland. Lives in NY these days and creates these drawings juxtaposing dark subject matter with childhood objects of joy and laughter on bright white paper. check out his sight here