For those of you who are keeping tabs on my new art projects via the blog, you might be wondering what happened to the comic book that we are working on with French cartoonist Wilfried cartoon. Well it’s still in the pipeline, and seeing as this is no small project, i thought i would just keep you guys on point with ANOTHER quick preview… as always keep checking back for details, cause this is where you’ll hear it first!
Hey Everyone, here is all the info you need for our latest art show, as ever ALL GUESTS are welcome so please feel free to turn up with as many people as you like for a couple of hours of culture in West Hollywood. Hopefully, we will see you there.
Featuring Top Street & Urban Artists in West Hollywood
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 10, 2012
Exhibit Runs From 11/10/12 – 12/20/12
“Los Angelina” by DD$ (2012) 48” x 96” Mixed Media on Wood
Image Courtesy of Maximillian Gallery
LOS ANGELES, CA – November 5, 2012 – Maximillian Gallery, the award-winning street art gallery in West Hollywood, unveils its newest exhibit, Once Upon a Time in the West, with an artists’ reception on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 6pm to 8pm.
The exhibit features top street and urban art by a talented roster of artists: Andy Appleton, Mauro Caputo, John Carr, COL, COPE2,DD$, DeeKay, Dog Byte, Richard Duardo, Rene Gagnon, Gregos, Listak, Devin Liston, Septerhed, Smear, Steven Swimmer and Tazroc.
Once Upon a Time in the West runs through Thursday, December 20, 2012.
Also, Maximillian Gallery is pleased to now feature a selection of unique Rene Gagnon Abraham Obama lenticular prints reworked from Ron English originals. 
Maximillian Gallery is open daily from 1:00pm to 8:00pm, except major holidays, as well as by appointment, inside the Sunset Marquis Hotel 1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Maximillian Gallery is also often open late on Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, please see http://maximilliangallery.com.
Over the last couple of days me & Kylie have been building a chat show set for cable TV channel “Adult 360” …and today it got its first live test run.
To give you a brief run down, the set was for a show called “7 minutes of heaven’ & is hosted by the ever lovely Lexi Belle & featuring a load of guests from the world of smut, including Dana Dearmond, Charmain Star, Penny Pax, Bonny Rotten, Chanel Preston, Sarah Shevon & the LEGENDARY Raylene… it was definitely a good day to be at work!
Anyhoo, as ever i was hand with my prop making skills & camera… so here’s some pics featuring a HUGE vibrating ducky courtesy of Big Tease Toys
Andy
(Taken from Kylie’s blog)
I get a lot of questions on Twitter and Facebook about Measure B…since it would take forever to answer each person one by one (on Twitter in 140 characters or less) here is a short list of the many articles, links and videos about Measure B. Including the endorsements by the Los Angeles Times and The Daily News. Please read/watch them to get a better understanding about what Measure B is and why you should vote #NoToMeasureB. It’s not just about condom use. It’s way bigger than that.
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No on Measure B – LA Times Endorses ‘No on Measure B’
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-end-measure-b-20121018,0,1623510.story
“And if they [the adult industry] flee — should we care? Porn is, after all, porn, and even though it has become more accepted in mainstream culture in recent decades and is occasionally considered hip where it was once widely dismissed as smut, it will never be universally embraced….”states The Los Angeles Times, “Yet we should care, not necessarily because porn should be embraced but rather because it is an integral part of the entertainment industry that represents many jobs and a large part of the Southern California economy. Even if there are only a few hundred on-camera performers, porn is estimated to be a $1-billion to $2-billion industry, employing thousands of sound, lighting, stage, technical and other crew members and post-production workers in between gigs in more-mainstream film and television productions.”
“Measure B is well intentioned, but it is likely to stymie county government and bring little benefit to performers. The Times recommends a no vote.”
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Daily News: Endorsement: No on B — Measure to force condoms in porn films is redundant and could harm an important local industry
http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_21795793/endorsement-no-b-measure-force-condoms-porn-films
“The real question is whether the threat of disease posed by the porn industry is serious enough to warrant the effort and expense called for by Measure B. The newspaper’s editorial board does not believe the proponents of the so-called Safer Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act have proven that case. We urge a “no” vote on Nov. 6.”
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Measure B Would Affect Only 280 Adult Performers in Los Angeles County in Colossal Waste of Taxpayer Dollars, According to the No on Government Waste Committee:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/measure-b-affect-only-280-175745485.html
My favorite quote from the article above: “It’s mindboggling to think we are subjecting the voters of LA County to this ballot fight over 280 performers who are already subject to one of the most stringent sexually transmitted disease testing programs in the world,” said James Lee, communications director for the No on Government Waste Committee. “When you couple that with the over $4 million already spent by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in supporting this measure, you have to wonder what kind of porn obsession Michael Weinstein has and what it is taking away from the real threats of HIV.”
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‘No on Measure B’ spokesman, James Lee, answers questions about the initiative
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One of my favorite blog reads so far:
The Bullshit Behind Measure B & Mandated Condoms in Porn
http://legalizetoprotect.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-bullshit-behind-measure-b-mandated.html
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In case you missed them, here are the PSAs with industry vetran Steven St. Croix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBKn9eIOP-Q&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSSRD6ed9IQ&feature=youtu.be
And the PSA with Tera Patrick and Ron Jeremy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HvfYUrPBV4&feature=related
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xBiz article + Adult industry activist and filmmaker Michael Whiteacre YouTube video in protest of Measure B
http://www.xbiz.com/news/155398
Direct link to Michael Whitacre’s video on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=roTnYtd_l7E
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More informative links you need:
http://freespeechcoalition.com/
How often can you say you saw a Space Shuttle driving through downtown Inglewood? Err, well once basically, so here she is in all her glory. These were taken by me & Kylie as the Space Shuttle ‘Endeavour’ took her final 2 day, 14 mile journey (after 123 million miles in space) from LAX to the California Space Museum. It was Amazing sight to see & an incredible logistical triumph for the city (which cost $10 dollars btw). I only wish these pictures did her justice… but enjoy them anyway.
I haven’t blogged in a while because we’ve been busy shooting the reboot/remake/sequel to classic 70’s Porno flick ‘Behind the Green door’. Anyway, as ever i took a million pictures but as we are still wrapping the props & getting our house back to normal you are gonna have to wait just a bit longer until i get around to it… so watch this space.
UPDATE – SINCE I ORIGINALLY WROTE THIS BLOG WE HAVE BEEN 100% FUNDED, SO A BIG THANKYOU TO EVERYONE
For those of you who follow my blog, you will know that our T-shirt range is about to launch… but we need your assistance.
So without further ado, here are ALL details you need about the kickstarter program that Maximillian Gallery has launched in order to get it off the ground. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1809688922/street-art-t-shirts
The GREAT thing about this program is that the more you help, the more you get, so whether it’s $1 or $500… it all counts, so please help us out where (& if) you can.
With much love & appreciation,
Andy & Kylie
PS: And here’s a sneak preview of some of my designs… cool huh 🙂
MAXIMILLIAN GALLERY “FASHION’S NIGHT OUT” at WEST HOLLYWOOD POP-UP LOUNGE, SEPT 6, 2012.
Featuring Richard Duardo, Cyrcle, Septerhed, Felix, Emily Bradley, Smear, DD$, Gregos, Listak, Andy Appleton, John Carr, Deekay & Steven Swimmer
Maximillian Gallery is pleased to announce their participating in the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Pop-Up Lounge at FASHION’S NIGHT OUT WEST HOLLYWOOD. Come celebrate and have a VIP experience in The Lounge which will be open from 6-11pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 8646 & 8654 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. Enjoy food, music, beverages and pampering while viewing the latest fashion trends from premiere designers!
The Pop-Up VIP West Hollywood Chamber Collective will feature:
Lounge Provided by Events by Fabulous
DJ Shasta with hip spins
Hosted beverages and hors d’oeuvres
Fashion designs by the latest fashion designers such as: Kin Los Angeles, LIVE On Sunset, PAR-LA,Lenceria Boutique and SEAN
Handcrafted jewelry provided by the latest Jewelry Designers such as: Ava Sophia Jewelry, Dodo and “Noble Shield” by Gerald David Bauman
Photography provided by local Photographers such as: Hollywood Pro Photography, Mad By Design and Richard E. Settle Photography
Artwork from local galleries and artists such as: LA Art Association / Gallery 825, MAXIMILLIAN GALLERY and Ushangi Fine Art
Makeup Artist Touch-ups & Pout Bar by: Beauty Collection at Vanity Girl Hollywood’s Vanity
Hair Blow Outs and Style by: B2V / Borrelli, Beauty Collection and Kimble Hair Care Systems
Fab-U-Tique gift boutique with great event accessories
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“It is an honor to be invited by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to participate in their Fashion’s Night Out VIP Pop-Up Lounge,” says Maximillian Gallery’s Founder and Director, Caradoc. “We are thrilled to showcase LA’s top emerging talent to a new audience on this great evening of fashion and fun.”
CALENDAR LISTING
WHO: Richard Duardo, Cyrcle, Septerhed, Felix, Emily Bradley, Smear, DD$, Gregos, Listak, Andy Appleton, John Carr, Deekay & Steven Swimmer
WHAT: Maximillian Gallery’s Pop-Up Lounge at Fashion’s Night Out West Hollywood
WHEN: 6-11pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
WHERE: 8646 & 8654 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, one block east of San Vincente
For all of FNO 2012 WHCC Pop-Up Lounge details & updates “Like” us on our WHCC Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/wehochamber
For all of the FNO WEST HOLLYWOOD details & updates “Like” the FNO West Hollywood 2012 page. http://www.fnowesthollywood.com
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Maximillian Gallery
Maximillian Gallery is the connection between those who desire meaningful, cutting edge art and the
emerging talent who create it: contemporary, urban and street artists. Maximillian Gallery was the first
burgeoning art gallery within a hotel and represents an array of talent, including painters, sculptors,
photographers and illustrators, with new artists added regularly.
Here’s a long story, short: Facebook is run by dumb cunts.
Now here’s a long story, long: So, a couple of weeks ago I was posting some links for Kylie’s auction site onto her Facebook Fan page (as I am an administrator) when I accidentally posted a link without changing the thumbnail on a topless pic. And as most of you will know, you can’t post stuff like that on Facebook because, well… err, they live in 1875 & it’s obviously the devils work. But like I said it was an honest mistake, i was aware of the rules, so whatever, slap me on the wrist & send me on my merry way.
The next morning i awoke (having been made aware of my mistake) to an email from them warning me that my future conduct on Facebook was in jeopardy & that if I continued such sinful ways i would be banned, so in order to access my page, I must now verify my account.
OK (I thought) fair enough, my mistake… let’s verify away & get on with it. So I logged onto Facebook.
“PLEASE VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT (it said) we have sent a text message to, err, some fucking telephone number you have never heard of, simply type the code from that text message into the box below” …”WTF!?! (I said) how do I do that? Whose fucking cell number is that? How the fuck do I retrieve that code & then enter it into my page?”
“NOT YOUR NUMBER? (It continued) simply send us an email with the email address associated with this account” …”PHEW, (I thought) it’s a get out of jail free card, all i have to do is email them & Hey Presto, my account is back” So I quickly emailed them from the appropriate account & awaited their reply.
(2 minutes later) “I’m sorry, this is not the email address associated with your account (it said) please use the email address associated with your Facebook account” …”OH, Fer, FUCK SAKE” (i shouted) …”errr YES IT IS” (I shouted louder)
(Meanwhile, Kylie was reading my Facebook page that I couldn’t access as it seems that even though I can’t access it, that it is still active & still able to be viewed by my friends & family) …”Andy (she said) your contact details are correct, the cell number on your Facebook page is correct & the email address associated with it is also spot on”
So, err, Facebook (I shouted some more) WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING TO ME? WHOSE FUCKING CELL NUMBER IS THAT AND WHO’S FUCKING EMAIL ADDRESS IS NOW ASSOCIATED WITH MY ACCOUNT?
SO, after spending hours trying to find an answer to this problem in the ‘help’ section of Facebook (btw, ‘help’ is not the word that should be used for this section) I EVENTUALLY found a solution. All I had to do was email them a copy of my Government issued ID and explain the situation… which I did … 2 fuckin weeks ago!
So, as I type I have a dead account, with a dead cell phone number & a dead email address ….but not dead as in dead but dead as in “Facebook is run by fucking retards”
ANYWAY (I continue) luckily I am a super genius, so I created a backup account a year or so back & have been slowly downloading all my pics from my original account to my new one. Why you ask? Well, for 2 reasons: 1. never trust Nerds 2. Never trust fucking Nerds.
Basically (in case you hadn’t got the gist of the story yet) I’ve been transferring across all my info waiting for this day, the day when the nerds finally get their revenge & fuck me (hey, they gotta fuck something right? …I mean living, breathing Humans aren’t an option, so fucking me via ‘the Facebook cloud’ is the only option they have left)
So, in summary, the main purpose of this blog is simple… FUCK YOU Facebook.
At some stage I guess, they will probably take down both my accounts due to their incompetence or cause they have a hard on for annoying people around the adult industry or simply cause their just are too busy playing second life or some other shit that limits their interaction with the real people!
SO, for you fellow Facebook haters out there, here are some of the pics I rescued…. and yes, they involve my wife’s TITS!
After an AMAZING couple of weeks for Team GB at the Olympics this year, i decided to get my sister to hook me up with some apparel so that i can fly the flag over here in the colony…. and seeing as she is such an AMAZING older sibling (which i am not allowed to tell people apparently) she also included the finest chocolate & candy that Blighty has to offer.
Thanks Lou, you are a superstar… God Save the Queen!
The Andy Appleton 