Monday, September 27, 2010

Electric Cobra Tattoo Club --- Portland, Or.


There Is Something Special About The Electric Cobra Tattoo Club Located @ 214 NW Couch St. In Downtown Chinatown, Portland, Or. This Beautifully Renovated 1900's Storefront Is Laced With A Turn Of The Century Inspired Interior: Showcasing A Ceiling Of Chandeliers, Walls Of Hand Painted Tattoo Flash, Wood Grain, Taxidermy, & Early American Memorabilia. This World Class Street Shop Specializes In Bright & Bold Traditional American Tattooing & Carries A 100 Year Old Torch Of Tattooing in Downtown Portland. The Creative Forces Behind This Parlor Consciously Honor Early Pioneers Such As: Charlie Western, "Sailor" Gus, "Sailor" George Fosdick, And Bert Grimm, All Of Whom Operated Tattoo Shops On The Same Block As Far Back As 1910.

Photos Courtesy Of Corinna Scott.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

The Paradox

The Truth Often Sounds Paradoxical. This Statement Is Not True. Ad Infinitum.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Antoni Gaudi ---- Organic Design & Magic Forms






The Art Of Vintage T-Shirts

Here Are A Few Priceless American Vintage T-Shirts From My Old Store Walls.

An Original 1971 Watercolor Portrait Of Angela Davis Painted By Leon Lank Leonard Sr.


Here Is An Incredible Piece Of American Civil Rights History. This Original Watercolor Portrait Of Pioneering Woman's Activist & Black Panther Member Angela Davis, Is Masterfully Painted By The Incredible Hands Of Afro American Artisan Leon Lank Leonard. This Incredible Piece Of Art Is Dated 1971 And Was Purchased From The Artist That Year In Watts, Ca. This Would Be Considered One Of The Greatest Works By This Highly Collectible Afro American Artist, Except It Has Never Been Photographed. There Are No Other Images Of This Painting And No One Knows It Exists Except My Father And I. It Is A Blessing To Look Into The Beautiful Face Of Angela Davis Every Morning & I Wanted To Share These Never Before Seen Pictures On My XtimemachineX Art Journal. Leon Lank Leonard Paintings, Sculpture, & Ceramics Are Sought After By Museums Across The Country And Collected By Numerous Private Collectors Including Bill Cosby, Who Has Several Pieces By This Artist. The Song "Angela" By John Lennon & Yoko Ono Is Written About Angela Davis. Auction Estimate $10,000 - $15,000.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Shiva & The Divine Dance Of Nataraja


This Antique Statue Of Lord Shiva's Dance Represents The Source of All Rhythm & Movement Within The Playfulness Of The Universe. Seen Here As Nataraja, The Cosmic Dancer Shiva Performs The Tandava, The Dance in Which The Universe is Created, Maintained, And Dissolved. The Purpose Is To Destroy A Weary Universe, Prepare The Process Of It's New Creation, & Release The Souls Of All Mankind From The Trap Of Illusion. The Place Of The Dance, Chidambaram, Which is Portrayed as the Center Of The Universe, Is Actually Within The Heart. The Dwarf On Which Nataraja Dances Is Apasmara, & Symbolizes Ignorance. This Particular 200 Year Old Gilded Bronze & Enamel Statue Is Of Very High Quality With Fine Attention To Detail And Has A Very Special Allure About It.

The Timeless Design Of WWII U.S.N. N-1 Deck Jackets











Emilio Pucci & Couture Geometric Fabric Design





Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A Little Brown Jug ---- Of ----Red Top Rye

Dated In Pencil 1904, This Miniature American Stoneware Jug Is A Turn Of The Century Carnival Prize & Promotional Souvenir. If You Are Curious To Know What Is "Red Top Rye"? Well, It's Good Ol' Whiskey.

Extremely Rare 1942 Lee Cowboy WWII Button Jeans

Maybe 20 Pairs Exist On Earth. Valued $4000 - $6000 Dollars.


Modern Bohemian Chic & The Revival Of Vintage Hippie Style