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The West Coast is the Best Coast. Or, Map of the Two Californias, 2024
Acrylic, ink, coffee, and tea on paper
71 1/2 x 44 1/2 inches (181.6 x 113 cm)
77 1/8 x 50 1/4 x 2 inches framed (195.9 x 127.6 x 5.1 centimeters)
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The West Coast is the Best Coast. Or, Map of the Two...
, 2024 BLUM
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All tomorrow’s parties (San Bernardino edition) Or, an 18th century Benetton ad, painted at a liberal naturalist’s pool, where food, drinking, music, and torture are interrupted by a Franciscan acolyte seeking revenge for his father’s house..., 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
Three parts; 72 x 84 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches each (182.9 x 213.7 x 3.8 centimeters)
72 x 252 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches overall (182.9 x 641 x 3.8 centimeters)
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All tomorrow’s parties (San Bernardino edition) Or, an...
, 2024 BLUM
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Hunters and Sirens (Santa Barbara), 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 1/8 x 84 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches (183.2 x 213.7 x 3.8 centimeters)
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Hunters and Sirens (Santa Barbara)
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Surf or Die. Or, a silent prayer for the sun to burn our pursuer’s eyes out and lead us to safety beyond the rocky shore. A sacrifice is made. Vengeance to follow., 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 x 72 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches (182.9 x 183.2 x 3.8 centimeters)
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Surf or Die. Or, a silent prayer for the sun to burn our...
, 2024 BLUM
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The poetry of pre-dusk and defiance and that slow, “so long” sojourn from the crest of that hill in the wilds of Veracruz, behind the sea. Abandoning all to the weight of their contemplations. Or. Good luck, baptizing that jaguar, motherfuckers!, 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 x 72 x 1 1/2 inches (182.9 x 182.9 x 3.8 centimeters)
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The poetry of pre-dusk and defiance and that slow, “so...
, 2024 BLUM
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The Battle of Los Cabos (Ante up!) Or, The Daquan Maneuver, 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 x 84 1/8 x 1 1/4 inches (182.9 x 213.7 x 3.2 centimeters)
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The Battle of Los Cabos (Ante up!) Or, The Daquan Maneuver
, 2024 BLUM
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Cosmic lovers leap through the monolith into Pomo country. The Russian trappers engage a beast, Human lovers caress against the stone. A starship attempts an abduction. Or. Owl bear don’t give a shit and why don’t aliens abduct people of color?, 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 1/8 x 72 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches (183.2 x 183.2 x 3.8 centimeters)
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Cosmic lovers leap through the monolith into Pomo country....
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Clothes, Lachesis, Atropos. The Mojave Interdiction., 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
72 1/2 x 72 x 1 1/2 inches (184.2 x 182.9 x 3.8 centimeters)
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Clothes, Lachesis, Atropos. The Mojave Interdiction.
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The Maratian assassinations, for Carlota. Do you really want to hurt me?, 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
Two parts; 72 1/8 x 72 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches each (183.2 x 183.2 x 3.8 centimeters)
72 1/8 x 144 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches overall (183.2 x 366.4 x 3.8 centimeters)
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The Maratian assassinations, for Carlota. Do you really...
, 2024 BLUM
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The Battle of Long Beach. Or, Z is for Zorro, the protector. Z is for zilch. Zorro vs the Starman and the old king dies. Tip a 40 in the memory of him. Feel the thiZZ. Ride that somber wave. The quick, black, fox., 2024
Ink and acrylic on canvas
Three parts; 72 1/8 x 84 1/8 x 1 1/2 inches each (183.2 x 213.7 x 3.8 centimeters)
72 1/8 x 252 x 1 1/2 inches overall (183.2 x 640.1 x 3.8 centimeters)
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The Battle of Long Beach. Or, Z is for Zorro, the...
, 2024 BLUM
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Bust of a Company Cazador soldier, 2024
Acrylic on carved wood
18 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (47 x 17.1 x 17.1 centimeters)
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Bust of a Company Cazador soldier
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Golden-eyed sentinel (infante del cosmos), 2024
Enamel and spray paint on wood
18 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 inches (47 x 17.1 x 17.1 centimeters)
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Golden-eyed sentinel (infante del cosmos)
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Klaatu Barada Nikto (Stop Barbarism). Or, the sentinel we need but don’t deserve, 2024
Enamel and spray paint on wood
46 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches (118.7 x 29.8 x 29.8 centimeters)
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Klaatu Barada Nikto (Stop Barbarism). Or, the sentinel we...
, 2024 BLUM
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Jairo and Anastasia. The dynamic duo of love, money, and fighting., 2024
Acrylic and ink on paper
44 x 30 inches (111.8 x 76.2 centimeters)
Framed 49 1/4 x 35 5/8 x 2 inches (125.1 x 90.5 x 5.1 centimeters)
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Jairo and Anastasia. The dynamic duo of love, money, and...
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“Easy” Ezekiel, the troubadour prince., 2024
Acrylic and ink on paper
44 x 30 1/4 inches (111.8 x 76.8 centimeters)
Framed 49 1/8 x 35 5/8 x 2 inches (124.8 x 90.5 x 5.1 centimeters)
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“Easy” Ezekiel, the troubadour prince.
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Carlota, the gray (mulattress), 2024
Acrylic and ink on paper
44 x 30 1/2 inches (111.8 x 77.5 centimeters)
Framed 49 1/8 x 35 5/8 x 2 inches (124.8 x 90.5 x 5.1 centimeters)
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Carlota, the gray (mulattress)
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Express yourself and let me ride! N.W.A. All Day!!! Or, a joyful, turned perilous, turned joyful procession through the street of the hamlet of Compton., 2024
Acrylic, ink, coffee, and tea on paper
Three parts; 49 3/4 x 49 5/8 x 2 inches each framed (126.4 x 126 x 5.1 centimeters)
49 5/8 x 154 7/8 x 2 inches overall framed (126 x 378.1 x 5.1 centimeters)
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Express yourself and let me ride! N.W.A. All Day!!! Or, a...
, 2024 BLUM
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No more parties in L.A. Or. The cause has a cost. Run that!, 2024
Acrylic and ink on canvas
Two parts; 37 x 37 x 2 1/4 inches framed (94 x 94 x 5.7 centimeters)
37 x 77 x 2 1/4 inches overall framed (94 x 188 x 5.7 centimeters)
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No more parties in L.A. Or. The cause has a cost. Run that!
, 2024 BLUM
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Corfu is for lovers, fighters, titans, gods, demigods. Please enjoy your stay. However short that may be. -A veiled warning to warmongers from the Heptanese League. 1799, 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
152.4 x 152.4 cm (60 x 60 in)
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Corfu is for lovers, fighters, titans, gods, demigods....
, 2023 Almine Rech
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Our faith, and perseverance rewarded. The holy Kirin is revealed to us. The struggle is acknowledged and merriment ensues..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
60 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (152.4 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Our faith, and perseverance rewarded. The holy Kirin is...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Silk, Gold, and Glory. (Youíd be a sucker not to get paid). Various grenadiers from Batavia and Dutch colonies fighting in the service of Daigoro, The Silk Merchant of Satsuma..., 2015
Acrylic, ink, coffee, and tea on paper
44 1/2 x 28 1/2 inches (113 x 72.4 centimeters)
Framed Dimensions: 48 x 33 x 2 1/8 inches (121.9 x 83.8 x 5.4 centimeters)
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Silk, Gold, and Glory. (Youíd be a sucker not to get...
, 2015 Blum & Poe
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Kagetora as Fujin (a study), 2023
Acrylic and ink on paper on panel
24 1/4 x 24 1/8 x 1 5/8 inches (61.6 x 61.3 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Kagetora as Fujin (a study)
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Nameless imperial samurai general as Raijin. (a study), 2023
Acrylic and ink on paper on panel
24 1/4 x 23 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches (61.6 x 60.3 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
Nameless imperial samurai general as Raijin. (a study)
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Samurai on holiday in paradise. The Maldivan minutes. Agua de coco..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Samurai on holiday in paradise. The Maldivan minutes. Agua...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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At Echigo, we were thus defeated. The winter was cold and broke us. Our main host was lost to technology and fierce devotion. We escaped..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
At Echigo, we were thus defeated. The winter was cold and...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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The wisdom of Ebisu: Relax, and do not fear the Kappa. Be wary of spies. Drink responsibly, for in Kanazawa, the autumn eyes of the Bakufu are legion..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 1/4 x 60 x 1 1/2 inches (102.2 x 152.4 x 3.8 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
The wisdom of Ebisu: Relax, and do not fear the Kappa. Be...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Diplomacy is a deadly dance in Dejima. Darth Daimyo sees all..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
Diplomacy is a deadly dance in Dejima. Darth Daimyo sees...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Equus Japonica (The Kirin group defeat another Bakufu government force in a summer skirmish in the rolling hills near Edo.), 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Equus Japonica (The Kirin group defeat another Bakufu...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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A sanguine springtime in Shizuoka. Fuji-san wept. (The rebels attack the Bakufu government forces and Kagetora wins a stunning victory for the Righteous Order of the Kirin.) 1799, 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
A sanguine springtime in Shizuoka. Fuji-san wept. (The...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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The Lionís Head. A nice place to visit but too many snakes to stay..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
The Lionís Head. A nice place to visit but too many snakes...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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KT's Revenge. The taking of a Ternate fort. The blades were sharp that day and purpose had been restored. The Dutch and their Portuguese compatriots were put to the sword for their treachery..., 2023
Acrylic and ink on canvas
40 x 60 x 1 5/8 inches (101.6 x 152.4 x 4.1 centimeters)
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Umar Rashid
KT's Revenge. The taking of a Ternate fort. The blades were...
, 2023 Blum & Poe
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Harlem Carl, commander of the desperate, and saint of the domesticated., 2022
Acrylic and ink on panel
121.9 x 121.9 cm (48 x 48 in)
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Harlem Carl, commander of the desperate, and saint of the...
, 2022 Almine Rech
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Louise, equestrian commander of the Free Forces of Lapita Prime. The crow that flies, 2022
Acrylic and ink on panel
121.9 x 121.9 cm (48 x 48 in)
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Louise, equestrian commander of the Free Forces of Lapita...
, 2022 Almine Rech
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The iceman cometh and is forced to retreat. The dance on the tundra on Abenaki Prime, 2022
Acrylic and ink on canvas
182.9 x 182.9 cm (72 x 72 in)
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Umar Rashid
The iceman cometh and is forced to retreat. The dance on...
, 2022 Almine Rech
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An incident at Lover’s Cove part 2. Manman Dlo is not for the bullshit and thus, your ending,, 2022
Acrylic and ink on canvas
182.9 x 182.9 cm (72 x 72 in)
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An incident at Lover’s Cove part 2. Manman Dlo is not for...
, 2022 Almine Rech
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We can handle this like warriors or, get into some gangster shit. Mauritania Prime, 1796, 2022
Acrylic and ink on canvas
182.9 x 182.9 cm (72 x 72 in)
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Umar Rashid
We can handle this like warriors or, get into some gangster...
, 2022 Almine Rech
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Live free or Dior. Bathe in lava, colonizer! Lapita Prime, 1796, 2022
Acrylic and ink on canvas
182.9 x 182.9 x 3.8 cm (72 x 72 in)
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Umar Rashid
Live free or Dior. Bathe in lava, colonizer! Lapita Prime,...
, 2022 Almine Rech