POKE By Jonathan Dodd Published Issue 086, February 2021 Jonathan Dodd is an independent artist, storyteller and illustrator. He is inspired by nature and tales of the unexplained, and aims to capture a sense of wonder in his work. Jonathan is most known for his Sasquatch painting series. Jonathan resides just outside of Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two […]
By Dave Danzara aka Lost In Time Designs Published Issue 086, February 2021 Dave Danzara has spent most of his life creating art. Born and raised in California, Dave won a scholarship to Laguna Art Institute of Southern California in 1994. His influences can be found in pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy, film and music. Graphic
One Breath. Shiver. Quake. Tempo quick. Seeds pollinate. Vortex light, Create! 2021 BECKONS By Helena Kaeris Published Issue 086, February 2021 I consider myself a life artist or artist of life. I’m a self-taught acrylic painter currently living in Denver, Colorado with my partner and our three shared children. Painting has been an anchor for
HOPE By Auracane Published Issue 086, February 2021 surreal art <^> saucy music Auracane is a visual artist and musician producing trill beats and dope vibes. Presave his next EP, Difficulty.
KEITH HARING GRACE HOUSE MURAL AT MCA DENVER By Tai Bickham Published Issue 086, February 2021 Keith Haring: Grace House Mural is coming to the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver this spring (on view from February 26-August 26), the first time it will ever be presented as a museum exhibition. The mural was created in
FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB By Hana Zittel Published Issue 086, February 2021 Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (2020) Susanna Clarke’s highly anticipated second novel comes to us in the form of mystery locked inside an infinite labyrinth. Piranesi, to the extent of his knowledge, is one of two living humans in the House, a classically designed structure
GHOST DOGS: An Interview with Director and Animator Joe Cappa By Jonny DeStefano Published Issue 086, February 2021 Denver filmmaker Joe Cappa was deservedly accepted into the recent 2021 Sundance Film Festival with his mind-bending, animated horror, Ghost Dogs. His 11-minute film was showcased in Sundance’s Short Films Program and was one of 10 animated
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MY LA: Mark Mothersbaugh Talks Life In the City Angels and A Chance For Changes By Beatie Wolfe Published Issue 086, Birdy Magazine Originally published January 13, 2020 AS PART OF HER COLUMN FOR LONDON’S EVENING STANDARD NEWSPAPER, BIRDY FRIEND, ARTIST BEATIE WOLFE, SITS DOWN WITH AN INSPIRING LOS ANGELES RESIDENT. THIS MONTH? DEVO FRONTMAN, COMPOSER AND
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ARTOPSY: Aaron Lovett By Krysti Joméi Published Issue 086, February 2021 REPORT OF INVESTIGATION BY BIRDY EXAMINER INVESTIGATING AGENT: Krysti Joméi SUBJECT: Aaron Lovett OCCUPATION: Freelance Artist RESIDENCE: Denver, CO BIRTHPLACE: Denver, CO TYPE OF ART: Colorful, dark, expressive MANNER OF ART: Digital Art PROBABLE CAUSE OF ART: Wacom Cintiq, Photoshop, iPad, Procreate CASE FILE
OnlyFae By Joel Tagert Published Issue 086, February 2021 “May this arrow fly true as the spirit of Enrathiel, the White Falcon,” Melara whispered as she drew. The ten-tined hart raised its head as though hearing her prayer. The whole forest seemed to hold its breath, the breeze falling to nothing, the leaves quieting; and