Ammonia Lisa

Leonardo Da Vinci would approve. I am sure he and his crew of interior decorators wore respirators whenever they filmed a new episode of 'Flip This Cathedral'.

I painted this when I first got hired on over at the film studio/ Military–industrial complex. Having wormed my way into the job with no portfolio and a skillfully written introductory email, I figured it was just a matter of time before it dawned on anyone to question my qualifications. Nothing says 'talent' like a poorly conceived knock-off of a well-known masterpiece, befouled by a hackneyed gag. Am I right?

The one 'clever' twist, if any, is that the mask was actually painted on a seperate piece of wood. It does a fair job of resembling the brand provided to the prop artists in the mold shop.

I had considered painting the straps, but the image worked as is. The folks above me got a chuckle and, just like that, I was considered worthy of the position.  I stayed at the job until it became clear that they had no intention of providing the workers with A.) a decent wage, and B.) healthcare. Heck, I can be uninsured working for myself. What did I need them for?

Nonphilter Studios International Has Moved

Well, folks, the Nonphilter production facilities have proven to be recession proof. While other companies are downsizing, we have outgrown our offices and moved the whole operation to bigger, better digs. It took a whole week to get settled in, but in we are settled. Allow me to give the 5-minute tour:

Initial skepticism by the staff was warranted. Frankly, it looked more like a carport than a studio. But the minions are tough and the move was completed in just 7 days. A new paintjob for the walls (including a snazzy mural depicting iconic skateboard art from the 1980's), a set of bookcases fashioned from shipping crates left by the previous tenants, and two separate tables (one for art, one for woodworking) are just a few of the countless upgrades we invested in. There is also new carpet. These remnants were conned off of an apartment renovation worker at the opposite end of the property. Nothing is too good for Nonphilter, LLC.

With no further ado, i give you 'Garage Mahal':

Due to company secrets, only a small, dimly lit portion of the building is shown in this forum. If you would like to see the rest of the compound, we plan to offer tours in the fall. Stay tuned for details.

Post script: due to piercing screams of delight rippling throughout the company, the editor has decided to recognize the first-ever follower of this blog. Hi Georgia!!