I love to paint. I don't know what it is, but I just love the act of painting almost more than breathing. I love describing the stories behind my painting. I really like to take the dry paint off of my plastic painting cups after the paint has dried. I picked up this trend after watching "Amelie". I love making people laugh, telling the same joke over and over until it is not funny anymore ( Han-zi!, Hi Han-zi!) I have the cutest neice in the world, and this is not an opinion, it is just a fact, I love hanging out with my friends, having a beer, I like to grow my facial hair to a point where it is not flattering, then bit by bit shave it off until I have a ridiculous handle bar for a mustache ( But that only last for about a day). I really like to listen to people. I like to hear their failures and successes. I like to give advice to the best of my ability. I fall in love with women real quick. But I also know when the love is not there. I am a sucker for a good hug. I am a cancer. I love looking through magazines. When I find a good magazine stand or store, you can kiss a good couple hours goodbye. I like to take pictures, but I don't know how to get good pictures of peoples front sides. I love coming up with ideas. I draw everyday. I love Crystal light Peach Ice Tea. I love being active. I like running. I love throwing the frisbee AKA the fris. I like to sleep in a cold bed. I love to be able to remember a really good dream.
Music
Beck, Beastie Boys, Deftones, NIN, Aphex Twin, Digable Planets, the doors, J5, Modest mouse, MOS DEF, STP, The Pharcyde, Porno 4 pyros, The Postal Service, Radiohead, Snow Patrol, A tribe Called Quest, Team Sleep, Blackalicious, Boom Bap Project, the Doves, G.Love and Special Sauce, Bjork, Blind Melon, Modest Mouse, U.N.K.L.E., Aesop Rock. Mama and the Papas, Don Johnson, Eddie Murphy (Party all the time, party all the time, party all the tiiiiiiiiii-me!)
Movies
Donnie Darko, Dumb and Dumber, American Splendor, The Doors, Anchorman, KIDS, Punch Drunk Love, Harold & Maude, Garden State, Seven, Run Lola Run, Amelie, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The big Lebowski, The Doors, The Graduate, Basquiat, Pollok, American History X, Fight Club, Amelie, The Graduate, The Squid and the Whale
Television
The News (Local and National), Family Guy, Wildboys, Sportcenter, CSI, The history channel,
Books
Anotomy for the Artist by Sarah Simblet, The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, A People History of the United States by Howard Zinn, Me talk pretty One Day by David Sedaris.
Heroes
Anyone that has read my blogs and knows what the first thing I write about every time.
Washington State University
Pullman, WASHINGTON
Graduated: 2000
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Humanities
Minor: Woman Studies/ Fine Art
Clubs: Greek: Sigma Nerd,
N.S.A.C. (6th place baby!)
About me: I was raised 20 minutes north of Seattle in a suburb called Edmonds. This is where my skills were learned through trial and error, encouragement from my peers, and through the copying of MAD Magazine. It was during high school where I learned a bit about color theory, patience with watercolors, and that drawing was very important to me. From there I moved onto college where I majored in Fraternity, realized certain things about life that I hold very dear to my heart, but most of all, I got out alive. After college I continued to dedicate all my spare time to creating art. I did what I could to make ends meet to continue my painting and drawing. My artistic style is influenced from Picasso's cubist period with a mix of street graffiti and urban design. I now have my own space called Bherd Studios, located in the eclectic Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle where I not only display my artwork, but other up and coming local pop surrealist artists. I also design and screen print t-shirts, paint on shoes and anything I can get my hands on. I love to paint and create and listen to how other people interpret my work.
Who I'd like to meet: people who are artists, gallery venue setters, and people who are interested in purchasing or commissioning me to do some work for them.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE MY FRIEND IN THIS LITTLE WORLD WE CALL MYSPACE, PLEASE LEAVE ME A MESSAGE. IF YOU DON'T I PROBABLY WON'T RESPOND TO YOU. THANKS!
hey brotha, thanks so much with the help on my hopefully well presented presentation of your testament! keep me updated on your next mural and i'll make sure to be there.
sugar cookie? I just watched the parnell's mural you made. Thats so sick dude. Im going to need me some osgood art once i get back from this darn strike. Get back at meh.
J to the Izz-O i just checked out that little picture blog and those kicks are sooo dope i need a pair and it also looks like u have another skateboard painting might also need to buy that one also when im in town again ill give u a call it was good talking to u last week since i havent talk to u in like a year well keep doin your thing
i just checked out your bherd blog for the first time in a long time. the studio/store/gallery is looking fantastic! good luck with the upcoming show, look forward to hearing about it.
