The Octoskull
Octoskull is a new character I’ve been experimenting with in my art. He is the amalgamation of a vampiric skull and an octopus, and will definitely be making more appearances in my art.
Art
Monument Valley in 35mm Film (3 Photos from ‘Open Range’)
In June 2011, I traveled to the American Southwest and explored many of the notable deserts and parks around the Navajo Nation & Four Corners area. Here are 3 of the best 35mm film photographs that I took in the Monument Valley region.
Quanah Parker, Last Chief of the Comanches
Ink drawing of Quanah Parker, who was the last chief of the Comanche Indians. Quanah’s life story is told in the book “Empire of the Summer Moon” by S. C. Gwynne. India ink with dip pen on paper.
Top 5 Best Songs of The Melvins
The Melvins are definitely one of my favorite bands. Here are five of the best songs from throughout their almost 30 year history. This post features new, original artwork by Charlie Thomason.
Jonathan Jones discusses the clouds in Titian’s paintings
The Guardian’s Jonathan Jones has long been a fan of the legendary Venetian painter Titian. I, too, am a fan of the famous artist of Venice and Jones’ latest post eloquently articulates why the Italian Renaissance painter’s work is so beautiful.
Chicago Snow Panorama from Petrillo Bandshell Lawn
We went for a walk on Monday morning and I took this with the Pano app for iPhone at the corner of the Petrillo Music Shell lawn in Grant Park.
The Art Store of Charlie Thomason is now LIVE!
After months of hard work, I’m proud to present 2 very cool things: my online store AND my first self-published photography book! Click for a preview of “Open Range: From Monument Valley to the Mojave Desert.”
Jumping Cholla Cactus Garden at Joshua Tree National Park
The second photo from my upcoming photography book about the American Southwest, taken in the Jumping Cholla Cactus Garden, at Joshua Tree National Park out in the Mojave Desert.
Monument Valley, Saddleback Mesa
The first photograph released from my recent excursion to Monument Valley, to be featured in my upcoming first book. Taken around midnight just outside the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, in an area called Monument Pass.
Blue Line Over the Bloomingdale Trail
One of two photographs of the Bloomingdale Trail to be featured in a exhibition next month in Chicago! The exhibition, “Reframing Ruin: a Prelude to the Bloomingdale Trail,” will be a part of the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival, July 29-31 in Logan Square.
