1. We finished
2. It’s cold
3. I wore a 3-piece suit again
4. There’s finally a photo of @amscout and I
5. There’s also finally a fancy group photo
6. Still cold
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#itssocoldinthed #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals (at Dequindre Cut Freight Yard)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpa4Llmh9oh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tb1vn1mpkbjf
Well, according to the poll I took, most everyone wants to see the full progress of this piece. Especially considering I haven’t shown it in full ever (and still haven’t. Whatever, I like my secrets)
But since I’ve got a single day to be home between mural stuffs and I just happen to be sick (that’s tight 😑) I figured I’d reacquaint myself with studio stuff.
Why’ve I written so much, is anyone reading this? Lol. Ok. Bye
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#wip #workinprogress #newcontemporary #contemporaryart #bakpakdurden #starvingartist #sickartist
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVj-ndALmI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6usr3bgamgq4
My looks from this years Theatre Bizarre.
Shoutout to obscure painting referenced costumes (Van Gogh’s “Skull of a Skeleton with a Burning Cigarette“
1. You bet your ass those are coveralls
2. I did in fact do my own makeup
3. Could someone pleeeease make me (or find) a three piece suit coverall. Lol
Whatevs, had fun.
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#theatrebizarre #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup #specialeffectsmakeup (at The Detroit Masonic Temple)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNNnf2Apbd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rgmqi1x5jik4
Yayyy… all of my pieces are complete (pending collaboration) and once that’s complete, I’ll be sure to share.
But in the meantime, here are my two self portraits. If you know me, you get it. If not, I hope you’ll appreciate it. 🤷🏽♂️
#bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals #herschel
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo70aZfA5Gx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mz6eld5ecaxx
Well… here it is folks!
The complete, unabridged version, of my mural titled “I really wanted to stay home”
And as per my normal studio works, there are some secrets hidden in plain sight. Maybe I’ll reveal them or maybe, you’ve just have to see it in person and figure them out. Either way, they’re there sooooo…
Now, for my next trick, I will attempt to simultaneously complete two additional pieces. 🤷🏽♂️
#bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals
(at Detroit, Michigan)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoxhncwAdCB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1152hejs4y33b
Here’s a portion of what I completed in my limited time at the wall today. 🤚🏽
#bakpakdurden #starvingartist #detroitmurals (at The Baltimore Gallery)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoshQmHFHiD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jy9ewuhgf7xh
Im so close to being done, I can taste it.
So in the meantime, while it’s raining, here’s my progress thus far.
Sidenote: thought I was safe to paint under the cover of the train tracks. Newsflash! NOPE.
#bakpakdurden #starvingartist (at The Baltimore Gallery)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BonHAYhAmvp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qm22kz44islo
We all know house centipedes.
But how do you feel about windshield centipedes??
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoNppU_Axrl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=spswb65uxtl4
Welp… here’s some sensual varnishing since I want my current painting to be a surprise.
Also, shoutout to the always nosy and always cute, Léon Berlioz in the corner.
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#bakpakdurden #starvingartist #varnishporn #leonberliozthecat
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9WUfJDD0r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qydann0edg8a