To learn more about the man, the myth, the legend, visit www.mitchoconnell.com today!
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
If This Van's a Rockin'!
Thanks to Robin Wilson (of the supergroup The Gin Blossoms) for slapping my doodles all over his official Uranus Recording street van (btw, I need "Mitch O'Connell (of the… something or other going on too!)). Another shout out to Signature Graphics of Tempe AZ for the wrap.
I hope this results in some rock star vibe rubbin' off on me too. Just in case, I better check the front porch for groupies. I'm guessing they're scantily clad and it's chilly out there!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Bang Your Head!
Two Weeks Away!
Turn it up to 11!
Art to make your ears ring and your eyes bleed!!
Some people think of art openings as fancy avant garde people sipping champagne, while quietly contemplating art, while violins play softly in the corner, at a high falutin gallery in a downtown loft... well NOT US!
Maximum Tattoo, located at 20594 N. Milwaukee Ave., Deerfield IL, the North Shore's premier tattoo studio, brings you an art event so loud, so cool, and so chock full of awesomeness, people will undoubtedly change their minds as to what an art event could and should be. The world's top pop and lowbrow artists will be participating in this group show using Heavy Metal music as their muse toiling away to make this show so memorable that you won't be able to stop from holding up your Bic lighter and swaying it back and forth (until the Fire Marshal tells you to stop doing that)!
It's an all day event December 11th, going from noon to10pm. There will be a Heavy Metal cake provided by Bleeding Heart Bakery, rock n roll bakery seen on the Food Network Channel, refreshments, prizes, surprises AND Phil and Beth will be doing something so RAD we simply cannot advertise it (hint, pick out a blank spot on your body before you arrive)!
Please keep up to date on the building excitement by following us at-
www.facebook.com/maximumtat2 and
www.maximumtattoostudio.com !
Carnival Nights!
A 'lil photo fun from the early '90's as I capture Spirographs at the Amusement park!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thanksgiving!
And now the drudgery of cleaning up the post Thanksgiving home begins.
Mrs. Murphy unselfishly declares,"That's alright, you all go to the movies, I'll tidy up around here!"
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mitch O'Connell Enterprises
(where we have a zero tolerance policy on racism, unless it involves women in their underwear)!
Look Your Best!
With relatives visiting this Thanksgiving, you'll be sure to want to be at your sparkly cleanest!
Print out this helpful checklist by son Leo (done a million years or so ago) and, just like us, tape it next to your bathroom mirror!
Don't forget to "trim with that thingy"!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Free Tattoo Design of the Day!
Now go turn it into a real tattoo at your friendly neighborhood tattoo shop!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Thanks For The Memories!
Goodbye duct-taped Pasatt Wagon- we hardly knew ye!
While shopping for our new (to us) car, after being barely able to move (that's why we were shopping), the Pasatt starting driving with more vigor than ever. Obviously it was pleading, "Look, I'm still a great car, don't replace me! I love you! Don't you love me?!", but it was too late, we were too deep into buying our 2001 Lexus. And once we parked our new purchase right behind the Pasatt, the wagon pretty much said, "If that's the way it's gonna be, fuck it!" and never started again.
The kids and I decided to pick a charity to donate it to. "Kars for Kids" was my first choice, only because every time I went by their billboard I'd indignantly exclaim, "I don't think kids should drive!" and then I'd laugh for everyone in the car. But, as far as I could figure out, that charity just sends already healthy kids to camp. That's all great, but I was thinking of helping out UNhealthy children. That'll sound a lot better when I'm telling women at bars about my altruistic work (while flexing). So, we decided on Lamb's Farm, a community for folks with learning disabilities. What'll they do with the $35 value of my vehicle? I don't know, but I damn well better get a personal thank-you card from every single one of those ungrateful brats.
Don't spend it all at once!
Correction Please!
GOOD NEWS!
Since I've been having the half-off sale on my giclee prints (I just worked in an ad so seamlessly you didn't even realize it), people ACTUALLY have been going to my website!
BAD NEWS!
The site is apparently rife with typos.
Drastic action has been taken. My proofreading staff has been fired. Skittles blamed Boo. Boo blamed Skittles. They both blamed me (all this was done with subtle eye gestures btw). Now there's cat crap on my silk pajamas and a hairball on my crushed velvet sheets. It's bedlam!
I'll have to do the impossible, correct mitchoconnell.com myself, and without Spellcheck!
Friday, November 18, 2011
Free Tattoo Design of the Day!
Just print it out, bring it to your favorite tattooist, and BAM- turn it into a real tattoo!
Because I Care...
Like an all powerful loving God, I have waved my hand and made my sale continue for 2 MORE DAYS!
You now have until midnight Sunday to take advantage 1/2 off my giclee prints.
But I am not a merciful God.
I might smite those who ignore my kindness!
For the next couple of days, 50% off all M.O'C giclee prints!!!
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/2 off price total (my account is "info@mitchoconnell.com"). In your note (that you can send with the payment) tell me what print(s) and size(s) you want.
No postage costs for the U.S of A.- everyone else, please add $10 (the $ goes to the post office, not me).
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
http://merchandise/giclee.htm
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/
No postage costs for the U.S of A.- everyone else, please add $10 (the $ goes to the post office, not me).
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
New Cover Concepts!
Most art books just slap a bunch of paintings between the covers, number the pages and boom, boom, boom, you're done.
Last Gasp Publishing has persuaded me to pull back the curtain of Mitch Mystique for our upcoming collection to give you a glimpse of what's really behind the Mask of Merry M.O'C Mirthful Magic...
Thursday, November 17, 2011
This print pimpin' will end soon, just hang in there!
Sale Ends Midnight Friday!For the next couple of days, 50% off all M.O'C giclee prints!!!
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
http://
Sale is STILL Ending Friday!
Sale Ends Midnight Friday!
For the next couple of days, 50% off all M.O'C giclee prints!!!
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/2 off price total (my account is "info@mitchoconnell.com"). In your note (that you can send with the payment) tell me what print(s) and size(s) you want.
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/merchandise/giclee.htm
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Sale Ends Friday!
For the next couple of days, 50% off all M.O'C giclee prints!!!
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/merchandise/giclee.htm
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/2 off price total (my account is "info@mitchoconnell.com"). In your note (that you can send with the payment) tell me what print(s) and size(s) you want.
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/m
A++++++++++++++++!
This ancient illustration for National Lampoon reminded me that it's report card pick-up week.
Past conversations when re-hinging my jaw after reading their grades have included, "How can you get a "D" in gym?" and "Do you realize that you need straight A's to get a college scholarship, otherwise you're being home schooled?"
Leo reassured me he'll be getting straight A's, but when pressed, clarified. Yes, he'll be GETTING them, but not necessarily in THIS particular report card.
Back when I attended PS 24, teachers could beat you with a ruler. Ah, the good 'ol days!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Exciting Wall Decorations!
Having lots of art and no money got me to thinking.
If I could SELL my art for MONEY, I'd have LESS art and MORE money!
It JUST MIGHT WORK (in theory anyway)!
To see all the illustrations I'm trying to unload, just follow this link...
http://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryRoom.asp?GSub=88827
http://www.comicartfans.com/Ga
Monday, November 14, 2011
Once in a Lifetime Sale!
For the next couple of days, 50% off all M.O'C giclee prints!!!
16 by 20" were $110, now $55!
11 by 14" were $60, now $30!
How to do this...
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/merchandise/giclee.htm
Just ignore my website "checkout" and go directly to Paypal (paypal.com). Send me the 1/2 off price total (my account is "info@mitchoconnell.com"). In your note (that you can send with the payment) tell me what print(s) and size(s) you want.
Then I'll mail 'em right off (with bonus extras). THX!
http://www.mitchoconnell.com/m
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Start Saving Now!
My epic overwhelming book of retrospective doodles from Last Gasp is continually being molded into shape. The editors nixed my plans to break it up into three 1000 page volumes, so, sadly, I've had to make many Sophie's Choices. As a sneak peek- here's one way the cover might end up...
Gallery Greatness!
Thanks to everyone that braved the beautiful Miami weather to venture out to the Harold Golen Gallery last night!
The show was an ASTOUNDING success, completely SOLD OUT and was declared by the local press as the BEST GALLERY SHOW of the YEAR!
I have no actual evidence to back up those claims, but my gut feeling is rarely wrong!