In this drawing, the T-800 is stalking Deathlok, but he is ready for him.    The figures I used in this piece are the Marvel Legends, Sasquatch BAF, Deathlok figure.    The second is the Neca Terminator, Kenner Tribute, T-800, with the Power Arm. Time lapsed video of this drawing. The Alien films inspired the setting.    Those movies often take place in dark, steamy, dirty corridors of a spaceship which has been on a mission for some time.    The challenge I run into with these pieces is the lighting on the figures.    Its doesn't always fit the mood.     After loading the photo(of the action figures)into the Procreate app on the Ipad, I tend to freestyle it, pouring out whatever environment comes to me. With a little planning, I'm sure I can fix this. Here are affiliate links for both figures. Deathlok https://amzn.to/2N25KKC Terminator https://amzn.to/2ZWiGDG Thoughts, comments, ple...

Listen to the Podcast Here: On this episode, I have a conversation with various friends and co-workers.    These recordings are another form of photographs.    A record in time which says we were here at this date and had a conversation.    A beautiful way to remember someone, in my opinion. The first conversation is with Paula.   A co-worker in her twenties who wants to grow into the person she wants to become right now. The second is with a manager who is moving on from the current job. He shares his excitement and fear of what's to come. Thirdly, my friend Mami(yes that's her name).   We talk about a member of our small dancehall circle who passed recently passed on.  Finally, I speak with a friend who is HIV positive.    He talks to me about his life currently and the stigma which comes along with his status. Thoughts, comments, please do so below.

  Irredeemable is a recommended series.   The full run is available now on Comixology Unlimited.    The premise?    The story asks what if Superman became a villain and went to war with the world?    Except writer Mark Waid uses his creations to fill the roles.   Two quotes from this comic made me reflect on my own life.   -The Eleos in issue 32  'For if there is anything we learned about humans...it is that some never tire of punishing themselves.' Why are we so critical of ourselves?   Why not realize how much power we have?    Why not reinforce what we focus on, becomes our reality? Another observation, I've found that if I treat someone poorly, this is how I talk down to myself. -Modeus in issue 27 'The great and tragic paradox of the human soul,' 'is that while it constantly longs for something better, it cannot help but gravitate towards the familiar.' Why is it so hard to change? ...

Great times at Walshy Fire’s Rum and Bass party.    Brooklyn, NY June 2019.    You might see some of your favorite dancers in this video.    This is also the last time I saw Micro Don.     He’s in this video and you can see him smiling and having a wonderful time.    He pops up in at 1:24 and 2:15. Rest in peace Mr. Lopez, we miss you. Find out more about Walshy Fire, his music and his parties. Here is his  Instagram account  https://www.instagram.com/walshyfire/  Listen to the Micro Don interview I did on this podcast here http://paulperezblog.blogspot.com/2017/10/micro-don-dada.html

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE: Ari Forman is a fascinating gentleman.    I've seen him for years at parties I'd attend.    He would often have a collared shirt on with a neck scarf or tie.    Sometimes a blazer.    He would hang out at the DJ booth with either, Max Glazer, DJ Gravy, or Micro Don. Micro Don, a previous podcast guest, passed away recently.    It has given me an urgency to speak with people I see often but don't share many words with.   This motivated me to sit down with Ari. To my amazement, he's run along many similar circles(party-wise)that I've run in.    That being the party scene in NYC.    He too has been going to hip hop, house, dancehall parties for years.   Other interesting facts about Ari; he made a sneaker, which was a combination of derivative Nike and Newport signage and was banned from selling the shoes or owning a pair.     He's published 'On the Go'...

Daily, I try to surround myself with positivity.    That would come from listening to a self-help podcast or audiobook at the beginning of my day.  Brene Brown's book 'The Gifts Of Imperfection' was the first book a Google search labeled as 'spiritual self-help' I'd read and enjoy.    Afterward, I asked, where can I get more of this?      An online search helped me discover books in the same vein.   Such as 'Way of the Peaceful Warrior,'' The Celestine Prophecy,' 'Return to Love,' 'Power of Now,' and 'Siddartha.' What is 'spiritual self-help?'    Self-improvement taught through a spiritual experience lens. The premise of Siddartha; wanting more in life, working towards that, and living it.    Here are two of my biggest takeaways from this book. -'It was the self, the purpose, and essence of which I sought to learn.    I was the self, I wanted to free myself from, which I sought to overcome.   ...

In this photograph, I have the NECA Predator greeting a NECA figure Terminator from T2(Ah-nold Ter-minay-tah).   I'm often composing toys in action poses for these pictures/photos/artwork.  I thought to go with a lighter vibe on this one.   I put this together by taking a picture on my iPhone, bringing it into the iPad and using the Procreate app to complete the work.    These are the figure I used: Predator  https://amzn.to/2HksPDV  Terminator  https://amzn.to/33UCpqR These are affiliate links.