LLOG BLOG #48: Reader Art: A Celebration of Variety / April 15, 2020 by Matt Everett

HEYOOOO! Welcome to another exciting issue of the cutting edge Art & Culture magazine, the LLOG BLOG.

Due to the immense feedback from our artistic readers out there, we have decided to dedicate this entire issue to our readers’ art! This is going to be RAD!

First, let’s have a look at this little puppy:

Wooowee! Badass. Not reader art… just parked down the street. KOOL 2 tha MAX!

Okay, let’s get to it… our first artist reader submission is from Denver, CO.

(oh, and BTW, if incomplete/no titles were sent in with the work as requested, the LLOG BLOG Naming Dept will fill in the title.)

Jason M. from Denver. “*One Moment Before a* *Boy Gets Bitten By Horse.*” 2020. Oil on Canvas. About… mmm… 60 x 36in.

Very Nice. Thank you, Jason M.

Okay, here’s one sent in from Hollywood, CA:

Shadow S. from Hollywood sent this one in. “*Donuts Are Cool*.” 2020. digital pic. Size of your cell phone.

Yes. Digital artwork is perfectly fine. Thank you Shadow S.

Here’s some work by Chip B. in Seattle, WA:

Chip B. in Seattle. “*Impending Doom Forest 1”* and “*The Blood Moon of Azanro Shall Awaken the Zorgon Demon*.” Both 2020. Both Oil on canvas… I think.

Very nice… And thanks again Reader Artists! If readers would care to learn more about these artists and/or possibly purchase their art work, please write us at info@logmanindustries.com. We will connect you and will only charge the artists a nominal 70% service fee.

Cool, Next up we have the first of three artistic sisters (We will just call them the “L Sisters.”) that sent work in this week… from all over the world! Wow! What a coincidence that they all sent in on the same week! This first one is from Rosie L. in Paris, FR:

Rosie L. from Pairs, FR: “*The Horse Girl Shoots the Arrow at Dawn*.” 2020. Multimedia.

Most excellent! Thank you Rosie L from Paris, FR! Keep up the good work!

Keeping up the good work with the mystical theme, here are some angels painted on a building:

We don’t know who painted this or when, but we are fairly sure they are a reader.

Here is the second of the three aforementioned artistic sisters: Ellie L. sending in fron NYC:

Ellie L. NYC: “*Smoking is bad, but deeeaaaaam.. I make this look GOOD!*” 2020. (I’m just going to stop listing the medium and stuff.)

Wow! Thanks Ellie L. in NYC for that great drawing!

This next one is pretty funny: It’s an artistic DOG from the Yukon Territory, CANADA:

Sumo, Yukon TE: “this isn’t funny. I didn’t paint that crap. I’m a WAY better painter than THAT!”

Okay, I guess he DIDN’T paint that. Oh well.

Here’s one from Carl Jammer in New Zealand:

Carl Jammer, NZ: “*Oi, ooi’m a buuuud. Oi, theeeers a little wuuuum. Moiybe ooi’ll et it!*” 2020. Water color.

That is a real sounder-outer if I’ve ever seen a title. Thank you, C. Jammer in NZ for sending that in!

This next one if from Robert Hammington in Hammond, NC:

Robert Hammington, Hammond, NC. “Hammy the Ham Man.” 2020. Ham, pineapple and stuff.

WOW! If that guy had a HAMmer, he’d HAMmer in the morning, etc.

OMGLMAO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

Ohhhhh. That was good. I needed that.

Okay, here is the third of the recently mentioned artistic sisters: Josie L. from Vernal, UT:

Josie L, Vernal, UT: “*Str8 CRAY-CRAY! DO NOT mess wit’ THIS!*” 2020.

That is some aggro stuff… from an aggro place. Thanks Josie L. in Vernal, UT.

BTW: I was in Vernal UT a few years back and I bought a cassette tape of both Peter Gabriel’s “SO” and David Lee Roth’s “Eat ‘em and Smile” at the K Mart there. It was in 1988.

Anyway, let’s get to the next one from Mister T in Hollywood, CA:

Mister T, Hollywood, CA: “Self Portrait.” 1988.

Whoa! Deaaaaam! We must have a LOT of readers in Hollywood. Thanks Mister T. in Hollywood!

Here’s one from Donny V1deoG4mer6969 from Sweden:

Donny V1deoG4mer6969 from Sweden: “TACO CAT” 2020. computers.

Very keen. Thanks Donny V1deoG4mer6969 from Sweden.

WHOA! This next one is from Sandro B. from Florence, IT:

Sandro B. from Florence, IT: “Will Someone Please, For the Love of Christ, Get me a Chiropractor?” 1483.

That is some really good paint work! His beard is looks so real! Thanks Sandro B. from Italy.

(Ha. that rhymes.)

Here is the only submission that did come with a title… it’s from Ron Bullyman in Fort Worth, TX:

Ron Bullyman in Fort Worth, TX: “*Hey Logboy, why don’t you wear these? (He. he. he. they are scrotum glasses.)*” 2020.

Well, while not everyone can appreciate all art, and yes, Logman Industries does get their fair share of hate mail… Ron Bullyman, the LLOG BLOG committee all really enjoyed your note and want to thank you for making the effort. (And you did not succeed in hurting anyone’s feelings.)

Onward.

Here’s a pic that was sent in anonymously from somewhere:

This just sent with a note: “Art is where you find it.”

Indeed it is, Don Anonymous. Thanks for the reminder!

I think we are getting close to the end now… Here’s one from Rad Sweetman in Richmond, VA.

… wait, I think this is just something that Rad liked on Instagram.

Thanks Rad Sweetman. That gives us the reminder to tell all of you to check out @logmanindustries on Instagram for daily updates on the arts and culture going on around the world everywhere and all the time.

Well that wraps it up. A sincere THANK YOU to all of our great readers! Keep sending us updates and we will keep posting them!

Until then, keep working, be nice to people and have a LOGGY WEEK.*

*By state law, we have to say this every week.

LLOG BLOG #47: Broken Vision Boards, Empty Hearts / April 7, 2020 by Matt Everett

Welcome back to the internationally respected Arts & Culture news leader, the LLOG BLOG.

Let’s first start off by saying that this is the second attempt at writing this issue, as the host of this online arts and culture magazine decided to CRASH my fxxking axx-sxxking, bxtch-axx, fxxkstick,jxxz-fxxk dog axxing computer as we were going to publish/print. So, expect far lower quality out of this second draft. (Which will be saved every fifteen fxxking seconds, Squarespace dxxkfxxks.)

Okay, Vision Board take-downs continued. Here’s some shxt from the vision boards we cleared last week. (Read last week’s LB to catch up.)

(I’m not even going to write comments in between.)

(fxxk you, Squarespace dxxkbag.)

Greeting card my grandma made of a painting that she painted.

Old business card. I wrote something funny previously. too bad.

Post card from a show in 2005. Francesca Sundsten. “*European Birds of the Crow Family*.” 2005. Oil on Canvas. 47 x 62-1/2.

I did write something funny about “dark arts, “ but fxxk it now.

Post card from thesis show 2002. who cares. MFA Thesis Exhibition 2002, Detail of “*10:30, 11:30, One (2 of me)*.” 2002. Oil on Canvas. 120 x 103 inches.

(Whatever. Here’s another one)

Post card from art exhibition 2004. “*At My Desk x 2*” 2002. Oil on canvas. 96 x 102 inches.

… but check out the title on this show.

CD sleeve. Call back to “Dark Arts.” dark arts indeed.

(Dear Squarespace, I hope you feel good about your services, now.)

A sketch I saved that Mike G. did in like 1998. Boom.

Blah blah blah. more VB stuff next week.

Let’s go to LLLOG BLOG READER MAIL. See how everyone is doing at home during COVID-19… blah, blah…good to see everyone is staying sane. Let’s take a look:

Seriously, thanks for all of your reader feedback. Please keep the pics flowing. My bad attitude is not about you… it’s about technology. ugh. Anyways, please send in more reader comments, questions and pics to info@logmanindustries.com. Though we have been flooded with requests during this COVID-19 sitch, we will try to get back to each of you in time.

Now, for the love of fxxking all that is holy, can we please gat through this without one more crash. Wait… I’m going to save right now..

Okay, real quick. Let’s hit LLOG BLOG: ARTISTS OF THE WEEK:

This first guy is the OLDEST artist clocked in on this section thus far! Weighing in at probably around 150lbs (you do the “stones” or whatever conversion), this guy was one of the OGs leading up to the Renaissance…the heaviest of hitters, painting churches all over Italy for at least like 40 years… Born in ca. 1267… you guessed it! It’s GIOTTO!

(Check in next week for specific painting information. I just don’t have it in me to re-type all of that shxt out.)

The next LLOG BLOG ARTIST OF THE WEEK is no slouch either! Though he has way less churches under his belt, this guy is an art production MACHINE! He has made probably way more than 100 paintings and here is one of them…

You guessed it! It’s CHIRP BRAKER!

That’s it. Blah. Blah. Loggy Day*

LLOG BLOG #46: Spring Cleaning / March 31, 2020 by Matt Everett

Welcome back to the LLOG BLOG. (Please note that we are not using adjectives like “World-reknown” or '“Industry-leading” anymore.)

Anyway, this week, while we have the time, we are looking to clean up our work spaces (both physical and mental). As you may know, all LOGMAN INDUSTRIES Creative Rooms are required to use cork-board vision boards at all offices around the world. (See sample below). We have requested that all of these VB’s (as they are called in the office…cool, huh?) get completely cleared as we prepare for a new line of work and product for the post-COVID-19 world.

Here is an example of one of our VB-19s:

Vision Board 2019: LMI Creative Team Office: Regina, Saskatchewan.

So… We had our many offices send in their some of their favorite VB items from over the past few years.

Oh cool! Here’s one just in from the northeast:

This is a postcard from the Ogunquit Museum of Art permanent Collection. It is of the painting by Henry Strater (1896-1987), *Profile of Hemingway*, 1922 Oil on board. NOOICE!

NOOICE! Here’s a cool one sent in from one of our west coast offices:

Post card from the Winston Wachter Mayer Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY, of John Bowman’s painting *Plenty,* oil on canvas 2004. Opening Wednesday March 31, 2004 6-8pm. (I think we missed this one)

Nice cake! We will archive that one in the LMI Archival Vaults in… (we cannot disclose that location).

Here’s one from our LMI: Rock City Creative Dept in Cleveland, OH:

*Emergency Mustache.* (Because you never know.)

Here’s one from our LMI: Creativity In Sports Program Dept in Fort Collins, CO:

I think that one is an inside joke or something. That one will NOT likely be sent to the LMI Archival Vaults.

Oh, here’s another post card of a Strater painting of Hemingway from that Ogunquit Museum:

“*Ernest Hemingway (‘Boxer Portrait’*)” 1922 Henry Strater.

BTW: That museum is pretty cool. It’s right on the water and has a wide variety of art, the most interesting of which is, of course, the paintings. Go check it out sometime! The Ogunquit Museum of Art

Anyway, here’s a small snap shot of a large painting that’s been on one VB for over 10 years! (LMI: Arts and Logistics Dept: Hollywood, FL)

Photograph of “*Bad Idea,*” by M. Everett, oil on canvas, ca. 2005.

This one, too, has been on an LMI VB for far too long (LMI: Creative Devs: Hollywood, CA)

*“Lon Cheney, Jr. as the Wolf Man”…* A post card of a postage stamp?

Okay, Let’s allow the LLOG BLOG Committee to take a break from all of that VB stuff. Let’s go to our new LLOG BLOG READER FAVORITE… The ARTISTS OF THE WEEK!

First one, He’s an oldie (1445-1510) from an old country… He’s mainly known for such hits as, “The Birth of Venus” and “Venus and Mars” (look ‘em up) and also wore funny hats! Well boys may be from Mars and girls from Venus, but this dude hails from the boot shaped peninsula (?) we call ITALY… Yes, you guessed it… its SANDRO BOTTICELLI ! BOOOOOOM!

“Damn it, Debbie! You spilled the cigars again!”

That snip is from the larger 1483 tempura work called, “The Story of Natagio degli Onesti: Scene 3: The Banquet in the Pinewoods.” Well, if I knew it was going to be this kind of banquet, I’d a…. Never mind.

LMI: Artists of the Week Intermission:

Here’s a sneak peak at some new work coming out our LMI: Artistic Development and Innovation Dept: Napoli, IT:

… Stay tuned to LLOG BLOG for more from the LMI:AD&I next week, if you are wondering what it will be.

Back to LMI: ARTISTS OF THE WEEK:

The second LMI:AotW is a contemporary artist from Idaho and his name is Carl Grammer:

Stay tuned next week for more LMI ARTISTS OF THE WEEK!

And if you have any recommendations, please email them to info@logmanindustries.com. You/your recco could be featured in the world-read LLOG BLOG!

Speaking of sending things into LMI via info@logmanindustries.com, We may have to start a segment called “Corona Quarantine Corner!” How are you holding up in your house? Send us an email, message, pic, whatever… Just let us know how you are! And you could be featured on the #1 art news online magazine LLOG BLOG!

Anyway, here it is… the hands-down READERS’ FAVORITE:

THE LLOG BLOG READER SEND-IN OF THE WEEK!

Here’s one from the frosty arctic state of Colorado, where these unnamed young gentlemen have been forced to fight for their food. Sad… but hugely entertaining.

That was cool!

Last section of LLOG BLOG this week was “recommended” by our LMI: HR Dept: Fargo, ND… it is ….. (drum roll)…

The LMI employee of the week. boom.

It’s Dan Cleveland, LMI: HR Dept.

Okay, that’s it! Be nice to people (over text, Zoom and Skype, hopefully), be safe and have a LOGGY WEEK!*

*LMI HR Dept requires us to say this every week.

LLOG BLOG #45: The Shot Heard Nowhere Around the World: Ch-ch-ch-Changes. / December 1, 2019 by Matt Everett

Hello and Welcome back to another SHOCKING issue of the WORLD-RENOWNED LLOG BLOG!

As responsible providers of cutting-edge fine art/culture news, we want to start this issue with a letter from the editor, regarding rumors about LMI and their artistic direction for 2020 which have been circulating industry-wide for over 5 days now. Here is said letter:

Short and to the point. That’s why we hired an LMI Editor.

Yes, the rumors are indeed true. LMI will be closing most of their international offices, firing everyone except for their TOP-RATED, GRADE A, SUPER-CHARGED CREATIVE TEAM, moving all production to one location, (probably in Seattle, WA) and ceasing all production of LOG-BASED ARTWORK for at least 365 days (1 year).

However, before we get into the details, let’s revisit the title of this issue of the LLOG BLOG momentarily:

Anyways, until 1/1/2020, we will be using the LLOG BLOG to highlight some of the best of log-based artwork through the years. Like this exploding log:

Oh, don’t be sad, little buddies,

…LMI will be very active with another project, which you… YES YOU… can help out with. (Read more below for the details).

Here’s another great one… a MOON BOOT Log Guy:

Oh, and remember some of the failed marketing/design projects like this one for OLD DOG SK8S?

This one illustrates what it would look like on the actual skate board. All that engineering, designing, artistry for NOTHING.

Thanks again OLD DOG SK8S. We intend to thank more companies in the future. Stay tuned for that.

Here is another blast from the past… a random TOAST DUDE:

Oh, and remember the plans to do a full campaign of LURKING LOGS?

And what about those rainbow bush thingies?

So… what will LMI do then in 2020. LMI intends to do a year (or more) of portraiture. We will have our team of artist focus solely on the art of painting portraits… people, dogs, cats, whatever.

Here’s how you can help if you care to…. send a PICTURE OF YOUR SUBJECT (you, your partner, your cat, local postal worker, whatever) to info@logmanindustries.com. We may use your image as we work through thousands of paintings in 2020.

Try to take it like this… Plain background, head and shoulders.

We have already received a few… surprise, surprise… OZZY didn’t follow the rules (look at the backgraound).

And, LLOG BLOG will continue to report weekly on top-rated fine art/culture news… and will be adding in a new TOP 10 THINGS section, where the remaining employees at LMI will list the best things. You as reader will have the opportunity every week to write in and give your opinion on these TOP 10 THINGS.

Next week, we will do the best HOLIDAY ALBUMS! Stay tuned!

That’s it. Have fun, be nice to people and have a LOGGY WEEK!

LLOG BLOG #44: THE BIG RE-BOOT / November 24, 2019 by Matt Everett

WELCOME BACK TO THE LLOG BLOG! The 8-10 month hiatus the LMI Team has been on is now over and it’s back to business as usual.

Let’s use this issue of the WORLD FAMOUS LLOG BLOG to catch you up on what’s been happening at the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES headquarters and auxiliary offices around the world.

First, from our Cleveland office:

Turns out it’s NOT spelled like the band for this clue.

Here is the latest from our LMI Commercial Offices in Seattle, WA:

Illustration of a “Hopsquatch” (Thanks to Lilly for coining that one) for a new NW beer. More details later.

LMI Archives (Denver CO) dug up this little 1995 gem…

Found in a relative’s garage. WOW. Thing is like 6’ tall. So….grunge.

Meanwhile, LMI Food Division: Denver CO was busy trying out the local foods:

Break time! Let’s look at this picture of a cat!

LMI Hanging Out Division: (Paris, FR) was working on these new ways of hanging out:

Horsing around. OMFGLMAO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

There was a great LMI Art Show at the Victory (Seattle, WA) in September:

Night time in water tower land. (unfinished)

Here’s the last picture:

Have a great week. Be nice to people.

( oh, And LMI is no longer required to say “have a Loggy Week.” This is a new day for LMI. We intend to enjoy it.)

LLOG BLOG #43: Don't ask me, I don't know. / April 22, 2019 by Matt Everett

This week’s episode of the LLOG BLOG: Arts and Culture Digital Magazine focuses on yet another investigation into what art is. This week, we ask you… the cultured LLOG BLOG READER… the age-old and still-yet-to-be-definitively-answered question, “is this art?” Let’s have a look…

Satan-y Mouse. (probably art.) Artist Unknown

Cloud paintings. (Oh these are DEFINITELY art! and GOOD ART at that.)
(Paintings by LMI)

Dumpster Painting. Artist Unknown. (We’re not sure on this one.)

Is this art? Is this the Alice in Chains singer, Layne Staley?
(Artist: Desmond Hansen Art. This artist is hitting a bunch of the utility boxes the King County area.)

We don’t know who the frick this is. (Artist: Joe Nix (we think)).

This is the only dumpster in Seattle without “art” on it. Unfortunately, it’s broken.

Is this drawn-on photo a piece of art? Yes, it is. (Art by LMI)

Is that art? (it does look pretty cool. The shades of green are interesting.)

Is this pic of a bath mat and a wall art? If you think so, we will sell you a print right now. 5$. (Photo by LMI)

There’s a LOT of good art in this place!

Send your comments into LMI to continue the discussion. If you have pics of “Art,” that you would like to share with LMI and the LLOG BLOG READING COMMUNITY, please send those into info@logmanindustries.com.

Oh! LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK is this guy:

We think his name is Dan. He was frozen in carbonite some years ago. And then painted, apparently.
Dan is the winner.

We will get back to Serious LBROTW next week when the readers send in more photos! Until then, enjoy!

Oh, and do something nice for somebody this week!

Oh, and have a Loggy Week!*

This episode of the Arts and Cultures Discovery Magazine is APPROVED by the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAS, Intl, Ltd, LLC.

*Still legally obligated.

LLOG BLOG #42.5: ART SHOW AT STATIX! / April 22, 2019 by Matt Everett

This half-episode of the internationally acclaimed LLOG BLOG serves as a reminder to get to Seattle and get to this cool place, Statix, before the end of the month. There’s some great art there… much of which is still available for sale! Here are a few pics about the show:

TACO MAN! (This is not at the gallery, nor does it have anything to do with the art show. It’s just really cool.)

There are still a few of the LMI paintings available. (4) to be precise…

Two gallery patrons choosing their favorites. You can too!

Okay, that is all. Again, get down to STATIX and check out that art work before the end of the month. You won’t be sorry. We guarantee it!

There will be a regular issue of the the LLOG BLOG coming at ‘cha probably tomorrow night. Stay tuned and keep is LOGGY!*

This classic episode of the international arts & culture guide has been approved by the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES APPROVAL COMMITTEE Intl, Ltd,

*Still legally obligated to say it.

LLOG BLOG #42: The Things We See / April 18, 2019 by Matt Everett

Welcome back to the LLOG BLOG! Sorry, we’ve been on a serious vacation, company wide. However, the LLOG BLOG: DEPT OF REPORTING ON ARTS AND CULTURE are on the horse and running. Or.. in the car and driving. Or… another metaphor… They’re just getting shit done. OKAY?

This week’s issue is titled “The Things We See.” Well, let’s have a look: