News

05/12/07
Project Suwar

 

Project Suwar is a new project of mine!

 

Its still in the early stages, but the goal is to have a magazine dedicated entirely to the artwork and literary compilations of young Muslims.

 

Check out the first issue in the downloads section!

 

I would like to thank all the artists that helped me to build this magazine. Sorry it too so long...!

 

To everyone who thought that this project would fail or didn’t have any faith in me. I have no bad feelings to you, just check the brakes of your car before you drive anywhere!

 

30/11/07
New Artwork: Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!

 

Hey people, I finally managed to update my site with new artwork.

 

Check them out in the gallery section.

 

19/11/07
Robert Newman: History of Oil

 

Robert "Rob" Newman (born 7 July 1964) is a British stand-up comedian, author and political activist.

 

This clip is the highlights of Robert's stand-up act that examines the history of the last 100 years. Brilliant!

 

*Warning may contain some explicit words*

 

01/11/07
I'm NOT dead!

 

Hello one and all!!!

 

Sit down everyone - I bring pizza, drinks and cheesecake. I’m not exactly one of the three kings but I know how to have a good time!

 

I would to say sorry to my loyal watchers that I haven’t added much to my gallery recently. However do not worry….I have locked myself indoors and I’ve busy with some new artwork.

 

Take care people!

 

13/10/07
Suheir Hammad - Def Poetry

 

Suheir Hammad is 28 year old Palestinian-American poet and political activist.

 

In addition to her work as a creative artist, Hammad has written and spoken out about issues such as the defense of Mumia Abu-Jamal, domestic violence, sexual abuse, racism, and homophobia.

 

*Warning may contain some explicit words*

 

10/09/07

Facebook

 

Once again I have been bitten by the bug of network sites. You know, you try to escape them but try as hard as you like – they always come back like some unwanted rash!!!

 

Anyways........To join my group click here

 

18/08/07
Collaboration Artwork: Strikes Back!!!

 

Hey everyone, I finally managed to grab a few artists and create a few pieces of artwork together.

 

Check them out in the new collaboration section.

 

30/06/07
Busy with projects

 

Sorry I haven’t written anything here, but I’ve been busy with a few projects. Details of them will be posted here soon.

 

Peace out guys!

 

01/04/07
Collaboration Artwork: Work with me!!!

 

Hey everyone, I want to start a little project!!!

 

Basically I want to do some collaboration artwork with other artists. I don’t mind if you specialise in drawing, poems, calligraphy, photos, vectors or even making digital images with your feet. I would like to work with you!

 

If you are interested in this idea then please let me know.

 

I hope to hear from some of you guys soon!!!

 

27/03/07
Website Updates

 

I've been really bored at home, So I have been updating my site.

 

I hope to change the look of the site....well, I hope too!!!

 

11/03/07
MySpace

 

I've just joined the cyber club known as my MySpace!

 

To view my profile click here

 

01/03/07
Commissions

 

Someone asked me that if I don’t like making things for clients - why do you bother, aren’t you a sell out?

 

To me this can be a grey area. Normally I would turn them away but if they ask me to work on a project that seems interesting or something I would enjoy - then why the heck shouldn’t I do it!

 

I'll being do something that I would enjoy plus it aids towards the on going bills. I mean its this or stocking shelves at the local supermarket.

 

28/02/07
Photography

 

I just recently bought a new camera - Fuji S9500. (Hush you Nikon and Canon users)

 

I think its great for the money I put it into it. I didn't want to buy a professional SLR because I am not that much of a pro.

 

I hope to take lots of pictures. As soon as I figure what the heck half these buttons do on the dam camera. On that note - if anyone has any tips let me know. Could sure use them!!!

 

On a similar note...Black and White Photography Rocks!!!

 

I recently started to take black and white shots. It's the most amazing type of photography I can think of. With B&W is more about the details and the textures of the shot, rather than relying your shot in the colours of the image.

 

Okay - it is lame excuse for taking poor shots with a lack of light and colour, but converting it into black and white really adds another dimension to the image.

 

On another similar note...Taking photos can be such a pain.

 

I was walking around a dump taking a random shots when I got in trouble for taking them!!! The guy at the dump was like.... Who the heck are you doing and wat are ya freakin doing?!

 

I didn't really take notice of what he said, its not like an old skinny man could hurt me. Then I screamed like a girl as a horde of bloodthirsty dogs came running towards me. I learned something that day.... It pays to run fast!!!

 

15/02/07
Any One of Us Can Be a Revolutionary

 

The corrupt and brutal regime of President Ceausescu of Romania was infamous across the world. His ferocious government had run the country emphatically for many years, crushing any sings of dissent ruthlessly. In November 1989 he was re-elected President for another five years as his supporters at Party Conference gave him forty standing ovations.

 

On December 21st the President, disturbed by a small uprising in the western city of Timisoara in support of a Protestant Clergyman, was persuaded to address a public rally in Bucharest.

 

One solitary man in the crowd, Nica Leon, sick to death with Ceausescu and the dreadful circumstances he created for everyone started shouting in favour of the revolutionaries in Timisoara. The crowd around him, obedient to the last, thought that when shout out “long life Timisoara!” it was some new political slogan. They started chanting it too. It was only when he called, “Down with Ceausescu!” that they realized something wasn’t quite right. Terrified, they tried to force themselves away from him, dropping the banners they had been carrying. In the crush the wooden batons on which the banners were held began to snap underfoot and women start screaming. – The ensuing panic sounded like booing.

 

The unthinkable was happening. Ceausescu stood there on his balcony, ludicrously frozen in uncertainty, his mouth opening and shutting. Even the official camera shook with fright. Then the head of security walked swiftly across the balcony towards him and whispered, “They’re getting in.” It was clearly open on the open microphone and was broadcast over the whole country on live national radio.

This was the start of the revolution. Within a week Ceausescu was dead.

 

- from graffiti artist Banksy, in his book “Wall and Piece”
Source: John Simpson BBC News

 

01/02/07
1st Live Site

 

Teakster is on the net!!!

 

I’ve just gone and made my own site - Come in and take a tour, there is plenty to see. With many more updates to come.

 

Although you could say this is my first draft, so please….. go easy on the offensive comments!!!