As a senior in High School I became more aware of a larger body of work that Warhol produced, from the early commercial work as well as the films. It’s safe to say there was an influence there and directed me towards a career in the graphic arts.

Recently I watched “The Warhol Diaries” on Netflix and thoroughly enjoyed viewing the progression of his career a little more in-depth with some insight from his personal point-of-view.

I want to note Warhol did publish many of his screenprints on his own, but also worked with a number of printmakers during his career. Working with Alexander Heinrici from 1974-1976 and then with Rupert Jasen Smith from 1977 until Warhol’s death in 1987.

This is an interesting video from Tate Britain following one artists method to reproduce Warhol’s work.

Last night my wife and I watch Wernor Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" last night. I was blown away. You have to ask yourself why do express ourselves? Visually? Or with music? Sometimes we take these things for granted. It's not until we come in contact with absolute brilliance, or with another culture do we really analyze why we do these things and what are the messages.

Herzog's film inspired me with his pacing, thoughtful editing of content and creating something with very limited resources. Also his interviewing style is very sincere and informal, you get the feeling that you want to be this man's friend. He helps some of the scientists express themselves in more artistic terms, and also his questions are very right-brained — the thought process of a brilliant artist.



The works of art are really incredible. One panel seems to have been created by one individual — a Picasso who existed many millenia ago. The level of detail, overlapping shapes, the story that unfolds is much more advanced than anything I expected. This guys draws way better than me!

But I walked away really inspired. I wanted to go work on a massive panel or mural for myself. I was reminded of the work by my friend Tommy, who creates large graffiti-inspired murals. I have to put this on my to do list for the year!