(2012)
Pictures of old guys from New York State Elks newsletter from 1982
Salad ad from 1979 issue of “McCalls”
Bees from National Geographic kids book on bees
All on cardboard 

(2012)
Aquafresh ad from 1979 issue of “McCalls”
Winston 100 ad from 1979 issue of “McCalls”
Mountain picture from National Geographic kids book on camping
All of it on white construction paper on cardboard.

It was a different time back then. Simpler, some would say.

(2012)
Acrylic on insert from 1985 issue of “Knitting” magazine
Other text from a teen self-help book with really abrasive lessons

“GRAPPLE!” (2008)
Acrylic and Sharpie on painter’s drop cloth

A big, proper version of this random drawing: http://johnnybradigan.tumblr.com/post/357996322/day-26-365-a-while-back-i-made-a-large-piece

(2007-2008)
Sharpie on Saran Wrap on sandpaper on cereal box on poster board

I like to say it’s a commentary on how expensive cereal is, but really it’s just an excuse to draw cereal mascots. Can you name all of the mascots depicted here? 

“Handbook of Design Components” (2008)
Pen ‘n’ ink on posterboard

The “Accuracy and repeatability…” line comes from some kind of make-electronics-at-home catalog, named “Handbook of Design Components.”

(2012)
WHERE DID EVERYTHING COME FROM?
Spanking picture: Robert Goulet being Robert Goulet, on the back of an LP of a cast recording of “Kiss Me Kate”
Barry: Leaflet advertising the Barry Manilow International Fan Club
Background: Photo from a 1970’s issue of “McCalls”
With a little acrylic talk bubble to tie it all together

“The Nasty Boys” (2012)
Acrylic on painter’s drop cloth 

“The Road Warriors are Just Happy to be Here” (2011)
Acrylic on painter’s drop cloth

(2011)
WHERE DID EVERYTHING COME FROM? 
Girl with camera: Part of GE “Movielight” box, 1960’s
Background: Ad taken from an issue of the New York Times, 1961
Surrounding: Part of Kodak “Handle2” camera box, 1979
All of it glued together on black poster board