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Malachi Maloney
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I famous artist died in my home town the other day.
His name was Koloman Sokol.
I was shocked to find out that such a tremendously talented and respected artist had lived and died in Tucson without my knowledge. I found out all too late while my fianc�e was reading the obituary section of the news paper. She said "Hey baby, every heard of Koloman Sokol?" I'm like "No.". Then she began to read me his obituary.... You wouldn't believe the life this man has lived, the art he's created. Since I had no idea he existed less than 24 hours ago, I've only been able to dig up a small amount of information on him.
I have managed to find a poorly worded but somewhat extensive biography about him HERE.
And this Small Stamp is sadly the only example of his work I've been able to find so far. It dates back to the 1930's.
Just goes to show ya..... Ya never know who that person is standing next to you in the line at the movies... Who that person is sitting next to you in traffic..... Could be anyone.
Now, there's a few other famous artists that live in my home town (Keith Parkinson comes to mind), but this guy Koloman was just "wow". What a life......
Anyway, if any of you folks out there know who Koloman Sokol is and/or know where I can view some more of his work. Please lead the way..... 
Rest in Peace Mr. Sokol.
~Malachi
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| Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 8:14 pm |
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That's why Steve Rude paid a visit to Harry Anderson in the 80's. He got to see a whole house full of unpublished paintings.
Who would you visit if you could?
I'd visit Richard Schmid. |
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faustgfx
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| Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 9:26 pm |
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rev sin.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 20, 2003 9:47 pm |
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"rev sin"? Is that a person?
If i could, i would visit a music store and try out different instruments and stuff. |
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faustgfx
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 3:55 am |
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yep.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 10:41 am |
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Jennifer Connelly? no...
Isabella Rossellini? neh...
Demi Moore? no...
Britney Murphy? nah...
Ben Affleck or Leonor Varela? Hrmmm...tough choice...
I think I'll have to go with the Vampy chick, Be..err..Leonor.
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faustgfx
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 10:55 am |
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rev sin is reverend sin is eric cherry. the guy was a photoshop genius when i was just a mere dabbler. ages ago. photoshop 3.05 justice. he taught me things and was an inspiration. then he kinda just faded away from the whole graphics thing which was a shame. he's quite an interesting character, too.
i shrug. now you know.
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Malachi Maloney
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| Posted: Tue Jan 21, 2003 3:39 pm |
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Art related: I'd like to have a sit down with Hajime Sorayama.
General: The man I'd most like to have a sit down with before he dies is the almighty Hugh Hefner. The stories he could tell....... What a bad ass.
~Malachi
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| Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2003 12:33 pm |
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Hello
Well, it would be cool to meet Billy Corgan cause his new band is a totally kicker, Zwan. |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2003 4:19 pm |
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if it had to be living artists I would visit
Travis Charest or Juan Giminez and if they are busy then Spoogy is deffinatly next on the list !!!
Some alternatives would be
Syd Mead
Frank Frazetta
Mobius |
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