Archive for January, 2009
The Ascension by Mandy McGowan
“The Ascension” is a print by artist Mandy McGowan. Mandy currently is studying Illustration at the Hartford Art School. Enjoy this print and visit Mandy’s page!
Art and Photography by Danielle Mulcahy
Featured here are samples of art by Danielle Mulcahy. Danielle is a filmmaker, artist, and photographer out of Massachusetts, USA. Check out some of the modeling photography she has done. Her artistic ideas are unique and impressive. Expect more from Danielle sometime soon!
For more on Danielle visit her page!
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Undiscovered Talent in Music
Look out for these musical artists! I would not be surprised if they hit it big on the music scene in days to come. Then you can brag that you knew them before anyone else! Until then, feel free to listen to these featured tracks.
Music by Monk
Monk is a 26 year-old musician from Munich, Germany. The following 3 songs are from his debut album, Damaged Music For Damaged People.
The Drugstore Cowboy by Patrick Nietupski
Everett lay with his eyes open, staring at the ceiling. Stephanie lay asleep, wrapped in his arm. Everett couldn’t explain why he had confided in Stephanie, he simply did. Maybe it was that she had such a pretty smile to go with her long, dark hair. Her eyes were so inviting. Everett had told himself a thousand times that he didn’t love her, but for some reason he always came back.
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Music by Gordon MacPherson
Gordon MacPherson is a talented singer-songwriter and guitarist from Massachusetts, United States. Listen to the tracks below and watch for more music by Gordon in the future.
Welcome to the Nonsense Society!
We did it! The Nonsense Society website is finally up and operational!
A special thank you goes out to all of the artists of the Nonsense Society who worked with me to make this website come to fruition. Browse the gallery and be proud! This is the beginning of a wonderful new project. We are the face of what is to come in the art community! The site looks amazing, thank you One Mighty Roar!
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7 of the Best Upcoming Independent Artists for 2009
Although the Nonsense Society is filled with spectacular independent artists, musicians, filmmakers, and authors there are several that deserve special recognition as the featured artists for the new year! The Nonsense Society is proud to announce the award-winners for January 2009!
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January is Abstract!
It’s January 2009 and it seems that abstract art is in style! Out of all the submissions I have received, tons have been abstract. Here are my 4 favorites for this month. Two of these pieces are paintings and the other two are photograms. Take a look at what Marissa Grossi has done with bubble wrap, leaves, colored pencil, and a lot of imagination. This is what the Nonsense Society is about! Our artists can take a bunch of garbage and turn it into art. Bravo!
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The Next Big Political Cartoonist
Dave Weinholtz is a young independent artist living in New York. His brilliant inspiration and style allow him to create incredible political, social, controversial, and thought-provoking pieces. Don’t be fooled by the word “cartoonist”. His pieces are art in every sense of the word. This is a young artist you are going to want to keep your eye on.
Art by David Weinholtz
David Weinholtz is a talented artist living and working in New York City. His artistic talents range from painting to illustration to 3-D graphic art. The following are some of his most exceptional pieces. Take a gander!
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Unjoined by Michael Piel
Unjoined is the story of a young man going through a quarter-life crisis. Michael Piel portrays an artistic depiction of human emotion and emptiness. Matthew Parlengas stars in this short film. Music by Gordon MacPherson.
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Boys Will Be Boys by Michael Piel
A terrifying look into the mind of someone at their weakest. See what Michael Piel is able to do with only still photographs.
Tripping at 11,180 m/s by Patrick Nietupski
I will take these hands
and with them build
something glorious
Riddle Poem by Patrick Nietupski
You’ll spend hours and hours trying to solve.
You’ll falter and struggle, I’ll break your resolve.
And just when you think that maybe you have won,
I’ll laugh in your face, you’ve not even begun.
A Recurrence of the Gunner’s Dream by Patrick Nietupski
A merry day.
There’s no elite.
And everyone knows which mistakes not to repeat.
Where you can speak out loud, be honest with your peers
And no more
Guns are made by engineers.
This is Iraq by Chris Collins
This is Iraq is a gut-wrenching film about the horrors of war. The film, created by Chris Collins, tells the story of Sgt. Jeff Pelletier (U.S. Marine Corp). All the footage was taken by Jeff Pelletier and is raw, real, and moving. Viewer discretion is advised.
Art by Marissa Grossi
Marissa’s use of unique mediums combined with her artistic prowess create truly fascinating art. See what you can make out of some of her abstract art. The following four pieces are featured here for your viewing pleasure! My personal favorite is “Thistle”. Check it out!
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Music by Alicia Santavenere
Alicia is a musician out of Connecticut. She plays piano and sings in these recordings. She currently attends the Hartt School in Connecticut where she studies Music Education.
Music by Callison Stratton
Callison is a talented singer-songwriter out of New York, United States. Her acoustic style and brilliant lyrics blend into a wonderful sound. Enjoy the following tracks and visit Callison’s page.
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My Perfect World by Chris Vece
A beautiful and heart-warming song written and performed by Chris Vece. Please listen.
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I Can’t Feel My Face by Jake Ruben
Enjoy the beats of Jake Ruben, a DJ, remixer, producer, and musician out of Connecticut, USA. The following track, entitled “I Can’t Feel My Face,” is an example of some of his original dance music.
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Music by Greg Wilfrid
Greg is a talented singer-songwriter currently studying Music Education at the Hartt School in Connecticut. Below are three featured tracks from his album Same Place, Different Architecture.
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The Barber of Krakow by Steven Madeja
Krakow, 1944. Lev Korzeniowski is a barber an underground resistance fighter in Nazi-occupied Poland whose morals are put to the test when Commandant Klaus Schulder arrives asking for a shave.
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Long-Distance Service by Steven Madeja
Ron Zimmerman is a telemarketer. He spends his days getting screamed at by costumers who insult and threaten him, but things change when a routine call turns into a blind date with the quirky and absent-minded Nikki Najowski.
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Drawing Dead by Steven Madeja
A down-on-his-luck gambler facing eviction pawns his trumpet and his ex-wife’s wedding ring to enter a high stakes poker game.
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