Tox “You have to start somewhere”

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Age: 53
Hometown: Pittsburgh
Accepts Commissions: Yes
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Number of Visits: 16865
Public Messages Oil mono Art galllery #1 work ? Summer 07 Spring 07 Older Works Flowers for Susie For Spiritsurgecreations Dogs for bexarts Start Again WInk Fall 07 Weddings Baby st New Concrete Sweatheart Portraits Spring 08 Red Add to your friends Send private message
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Piller of Wisdom

Background and Lifestyle

Marital Status Single
Smoker Yes
Drinker Yes
Education College graduate

Interests and Personality

BiographyI have been doing images all my life. Studied under Gasson and many others. Influnce one of Diane Arbus ,Manet, Dagas and Ensal Adams.AM influenced by the Greek sculptors. One can see the move into three dimensionality with the sculpting of “athlete scraping oil” standing in the polykleitan motive. The Egyptians. Esp under Akhenaten, one can see how to grow out of stylism . I can tell a real Pollock from a forgery by the presence or lack of fractal qualities. So much art history, from Talbot with his paper negatives, Steichen with his complete control of the medium, and have always preferred the personality in photos by Cartier-Bresson and Minor White to Adams. The paintings at Lascaux have always inspired me. Finally overcoming a devastating divorce and looking for work in the art field
InterestsHey, could use some paint any color you like but must be real oil, maybe send you an image. I really am a starving artist and I am out of dough myself at times. Send enuff and will start sending paintings.
MusicAnything live or over a good sound system. Even good rap. Mozart: Violin Concertos 3 & 5 / Mutter, Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Irish music folk blues but not that nervy jazz.
FilmsGuy film with caracter development and violence and humor. Really liked Lock Stock and two Smoking Barrels. A story from life.Movies ah. The best line I have used lately was going into a bar in Kentucky. Had been at another establishment where I refused to pay the cover because the band sucked, it really did. Went with a group of people and they all had to pay. ANYWAY. I could not stand the band and was told I should not go to this bar. When I walked in I realize they were right. The bouncer was a well muscled ugly brute and most of the clientele looked to be on parole. I said to him “I know what a punk is, he says ‘I don’t start nothing but I finish it’. Well I am going to start nothing and you are the mother fucker that’s gonna finish it” > The drinks were cheap and strong and quite the floor show. I lived another day
TelevisionI wish TV interested me. Used to watch One day at a Time as an adolecence because I could not figger out who I wanted to screw the most, the mother or daughters.
BooksI am tired of reading. I have forgotten over 95% of what I have read. My life has been more exciting than most books. One time in a bistro connected to a book store I said hello to a woman with a pile of books. She turned away. I said here you are with all these books and next to you a character more interesting than those in most your books but you are afraid to converse. Keep to your books.
HeroesI wish they were still around. Only my mother is left. Are fighting men could all be heroes if we did not waist them in vaine, The shame is on us.

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silentwarrior

Posted on: 11th Oct 2008 16:55

Hello friends,Hope u all r fine. I have uploaded few of my new paintings. This time I have tried something different from what I do usually. It would be great pleasure to show you my new works. I have uploaded my recent paintings in the folder 'Widow'..Please let me know what you feel about the paintings. Thank you.With Best wishes - Silent Warrior

antinea

Posted on: 7th Oct 2008 5:49

Hi John. Haven't heard from you in ages...what's going on??? You look so different on that pic... but well!(hope you are) Have to admit: I haven't visited this site in ages...life can really take over sommetimes....but you're the first one I look for when I DO visit! So give me some news! (Is your new lady taking up all your time? )

Blade62

Posted on: 25th Sep 2008 14:52

hi Tox, i hope things are going a little better for you now, good to see your doing better and getting a bit of control back now.i can only wish you well in getting your life back on track.all the best mate

Rainbowblade

Posted on: 16th Sep 2008 4:24

I have really enjoyed looking at your galleries. Some of your images are quite twisted- which I like. I think you'd like a painting I did a few years ago- it was very controversial and I wouldn't dare upload it onto this site as it could offend some. This outrageous painting made a grown man cry.

JulieBeal

Posted on: 4th Sep 2008 11:09

Hi John. :) I was just checking out your stuff. I hope you're doing well. Talk to you soon. :)

Spiritsurgecreations

Posted on: 31st Jul 2008 15:02

Hi John still alive,been real busy got my massage license,still doin my artwork,and now photography whew!!!!!!!!makes a girl tired nice hearin from ya alice

artteacher

Posted on: 27th Jul 2008 21:24

Hi Tox I just posted three new clock paintings on my origanals site check it out Kisses Carolyn

MikeThomas

Posted on: 19th Jul 2008 0:59

ps if you can get to the ocean and try to surf! it really helps the soul and is so addictive :)

MikeThomas

Posted on: 19th Jul 2008 0:57

Hey bro im really glad that your taking the road to inner peace, my heart is with you dude all the best Mike :)

Blambert

Posted on: 18th Jul 2008 12:07

beautiful, thought-provoking stuff you have going on ! Thanks for the welcome...Cheers :)

Steve0

Posted on: 18th Jul 2008 0:02

Thank you for Welcoming me to the site! I'll have more time to post this week end, I'll add more art and take the time to check out your art, Didn't want you to think I'm ignoring you!

Steve0

Posted on: 18th Jul 2008 0:02

Thank you for Welcoming me to the site! I'll have more time to post this week end, I'll add more art and take the time to check out your art, Didn't want you to think I'm ignoring you!

JulieBeal

Posted on: 17th Jul 2008 12:57

Amazing :)

giona

Posted on: 17th Jul 2008 8:29

Thanks!!!!!!Good day!

silentwarrior

Posted on: 17th Jul 2008 8:16

Thanks Mr. Tox, for welcoming me. - Silent warrior

Maz

Posted on: 11th Jul 2008 2:51

Hello.................

essenceforart

Posted on: 8th Jul 2008 20:48

Thanks for visiting my profile! Beautiful work yourself! :) Posted lots of new stuff too!

katyb

Posted on: 27th Jun 2008 15:17

wow , doesn`t red radiate so amazingly ...kb hope you are well dear tox..xx

Kris

Posted on: 19th Jun 2008 22:03

I`m fine, thanx, creatin a lot.the flight is over at the moment, but i feel good.have pushed myself in rollerblading again, i am now on the same level like with 20-21.Its good to be back...best wishes Kris

debsart1

Posted on: 13th Jun 2008 16:54

Hello to all of my Creative Online Friends, I am asking for a favor.....I have recently had one of my images selected into the first round of the top 60 images in the Lord and Taylor Rose Contest. After being selected then the public has to vote. I was wondering if you would cast a vote for me????? Please!!! If so go to www.lordandtaylor.com look under events, and you will see rose contest there is only one listing with the name Deborah(Photography) THAT ONE IS MINE! Pleae vote, make sure you get to the page confirm your vote for your vote to count. Thank you all in advance! Please vote!!!! Hugs, Deborah
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