Vampires and Cowl Necks

I have been pondering this for a while.

It is time to voice my observations. I am more than a little bit intrigued by what I am going to call the Vampires and Cowl Necks phenomenon.  I am speaking of the current obsession with vampires in books, movies, jewelry, fashion and mainstream advertising such as the new Cherry Dr. Pepper ad– (is that cherry cola or blood Fergie is pouring down her gullet?) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG0of3hLLWM

And while you are at it check out this Revlon lipstick ad for “Just Bitten Lip Stain”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooTBIuUbmM0

What intrigues me is not so much the vampire obsession, but the fact that it seems to be coupled with the fashion fad for the ever larger cowl, the oversized ruffled collar, and the ever more elaborate and spectacular “statement” necklace.

Take a look at these wonderful cowls!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/62675168/the-mowl-mens-cowl-neck-scarf-warmer

Can this be a coincidence? I think not.

 At the same time many vampire glorifying guys and gals are venturing forth under the cloak of darkness to dim theaters to view vampires on the big screen, and ravenously reading novels about these thirsty creatures of the night, others, in presumably better lit places, are knitting and crocheting like crazy to create the biggest and thickest protective coverings for our collectively endangered pretty necks.

Our necks are on the line here. It is clear. The vampires are out there, or among us, and we better do our best to ward them off with leather, metal, beadwork, knit-wear, whatever it takes.  Get out your leather working bench, your beading board, your over-sized crochet hooks and knitting needles ladies and gents and get to work! Its time to lick those vampires once and for all!

My Record Deal Update

Update on my "record deal". It has been a most interesting process. Early on I met several times with the talented musician(we will call him S.) who requested my art work for his cd cover. I listened to a cd of rough cuts to familiarize myself with the tunes, themes, and mood of the album. Luckily I really liked the music and was inspired.  I then began my artistic exploration to come up with a technique and imagery that would fit the bill. As is often the case I became obsessive about the trials and have worked an insane number of hours trying to get something that resonated with me for this particular piece. The back and forth with S. was most stimulating, both in person and via email. It has been a challenging and satisfying process. I am nearing the end of my time line and the end of my explorations, and soon will send along several finished works for S. to choose from. Then the piece will go on to the photographer to be shot, and then on to the graphic designer who will put the whole package together. As with every new project I have learned a great deal about a variety of new techniques that I can utilize in my own art work in the future. I came up with a whole new wacky and wonderful photo set up to create imagery, but I cannot divulge it at this time. Until the piece is done the entire project is a bit hush hush.
Bond - J. Bond signing off