The Son of Sam Orr

More from the new book

2012-01-13T04:53:00.000-08:00

Here is another picture. Note the cat with missing hair. What could that be about?

New Book.

2011-12-25T17:45:00.000-08:00

I am currently working on illustrating a few books for friends (i.e: for the love of it, not the money). A couple are top secret, but here is an illustration from a book I'm working on for Mr. Scott Gibson.
It's going to be fun.

Olive Tree Markets

2011-12-10T14:08:00.000-08:00

For those of you in the Newcastle area, I will be at the Olive Tree Markets this coming Saturday the 17th Of December 2011. I’ve heard it’s the stuff of legend. It will be now that I’m there. Click Here
Olive Tree Markets Newcastle

http://saintbeckett.net

Colouring Competition

2011-11-18T15:51:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. I am having a competition for the best colouring of this picture from my latest colouring book. Please email me back on nuggetmatisse@hotmail.com
The winner will win a copy of all my current colouring books, and the picture I've coloured below of the lovely Rose(ina).

Little Red Riding Hoodie

2011-11-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

I've finally finished my first book of the
Terror Australis series I'm making. It's the tale of a you skateborading girls who comes into trouble when she meets a Tasmanian devil on the way to her Nanna's house. I had it for sale at the Eveleigh Markets last Sunday and managed to sell a whole copy. It will be up for sale on Etsy in the next few days.
Here are some pictures.

Secret New Book

2011-10-20T05:43:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak preview of a secret new story I hope to have out shortly.

Never relax, never relax, never relax!

2011-09-09T05:17:00.000-07:00

I will be up in Newcastle on the 2nd of October for the T.I.N.A. Zine Fair.

What's happening!

2011-09-02T06:53:00.000-07:00

I will be at the Manly Zine Fair in the Manly Library Market Lane, on the 3rd September from 10am to 1pm. For those of you on the north-side come and visit.
Click here for details
and for those of you who can’t make it I will be at the Eveleigh Markets the next day on the 4th of September.
click here for details
I will also be at the State Library on the 23rd of September 5-9pm selling my wares. Click here for details
Hope to see you then

Ice Cream Man

2011-08-15T05:00:00.000-07:00

It's very exciting. I'm heading north to be an Ice Cream Man. Strange times for strange men.

Time

2011-08-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

I've been getting angry again.
I think it's time for more Songs Of Protest 4.

The Fat Crisis

2011-08-03T21:10:00.000-07:00

This really needs to be addressed.

They Love Me

2011-07-24T23:55:00.000-07:00

I've just started listing my items on Made-it. It's a local shop for locals only. They have very generously put me in their Monday finds page which ETSY have never done. Have a look with this link below

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monday-New-Finds.html?soid=1102437359584&aid=KtsL32N7OXs

This is what they liked so much.

Nocturnal Academy 4

2011-07-13T22:49:00.000-07:00

For fans of the supernatural here is a cover of a book that I painted the picture for. It is part 4 in a series about a girl who goes to a school for kids with special powers.

Find out more about Ethan Somerville and Storm Publishing here
http://www.stormpublishing.net/

My Old Old Boss

2011-04-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

There was a crooked man

Who walked a crooked mile.

He found a crooked sixpence

Against a crooked stile.

He bought a crooked cat

Who caught a crooked mouse,

And they all lived together

In a crooked house.

This picture bears an uncanny resemblance to my old boss. I wasn't trying but there you go.

Little Miss Muffet

2011-04-08T21:37:00.001-07:00

Little Miss Muffet

Sat on a tuffet,

Eating her curds and whey.

When along came a spider,

And sat down beside her

And frightened Miss Muffet

Away.

Other Goose

2011-03-04T16:41:00.000-08:00

It seems that I will finish Other Goose before I finish the Mother Goose book. Only because these picture are in black and white, while my nice mother goose pictures are in full colour.
Not that it's all bad.

Another Nursery Rhyme

2011-02-26T01:35:00.000-08:00

Here is another illustration from some nursery rhymes I've been illustrating

Ride a cock horse to Charing-Cross,
To see a young woman
Jump on a white horse,
With rings on her fingers
And bells on her toes,
And she shall have music
Wherever she goes.

Mad

2011-02-18T01:35:00.000-08:00

Here is another nursery rhyme. Another favorite.

There Was a mad man
And he had a mad wife
And they lived in a mad lane
They had three children at birth
And they too were mad, every one
The father was mad
The mother was mad
The children all mad beside
And upon a mad horse they all of them got
And madly away did ride.

Nursery Rhymes

2011-02-11T01:50:00.000-08:00

I thought I would make a nice children's' book of nursery rhymes. But then I started reading some of them and realised how terrifying they really are. Which just got me all the more excited.

The man in the wilderness asked me
How many strawberries
Grew in the sea?
I answered him as good as I thought
As many red Herrings
Grew in the wood

I am just a man

2011-02-01T04:39:00.000-08:00

Poeartry

2010-07-25T02:12:00.000-07:00

How excellent. Poetry and Art together. Some of my favorite poems, and some of my new favorite art. Click on the pictures to go to where you can buy it, or find me at the Eveliegh Markets 1st Sunday of the month.

Number 13

2010-03-26T23:41:00.000-07:00

Seems like my luck has run out. Thirteen cats on a tree in a river of blood. Things don't look good. But I can only blame myself. For too long I had been led by the decisions of others.

Do whom do you direct this?

2010-01-24T00:06:00.000-08:00

Of course it's true. The abomination is all around. One day we will make sense of all this that we have created. But for the life of me this mess of tar and concrete leaves me baffled.

For Whom The Tinkerbell Tolls'

2009-12-28T01:21:00.000-08:00

The years' end is almost upon us. A time of contemplation. A time of regret. But don't fear there is another year ahead full of wonder and terror. Make of it what you will, but it will come.

Ding Dong, Ding Dong, Ding!

Show This Weekend

2009-11-09T01:00:00.000-08:00

Balmain Art Show

2009-10-24T22:57:00.000-07:00

I have a couple of paintings in the Balmain Art Show. Find it here at

www.balmainartandcraftshow.com.au

It's on the weekend before my own show at the Balmain Watch House. So that means you can see these paintings on the 7th and 8th of November 2009 in the church building in Eaton St Balmain.

Remember though that there's much more exciting stuff the week after at my own show, at the Watch House 179 Darling Street Balmain.
Opening night Friday the 13th of November 2009 6-8pm, and it's open on the 14th and 15th 10am to 5pm.

Not So Funny

2009-10-12T02:30:00.000-07:00

The Ultimate Ass

2009-09-29T03:13:00.000-07:00

This is a small sketch of my ultimate Ass portrait. I couldn't resist.

Siblings

2009-09-22T02:20:00.000-07:00

Update

2009-09-13T02:48:00.000-07:00

I've been busy at work. I'm now working on great things for my November show at the Watch House. On show will be my year of postcards. Like this one. Stay tuned for more.

Re-Used show at the Watch House

2009-07-18T05:15:00.000-07:00

For those of you who couldn't make it to the Used bookshop in Newcastle. Do not fret. I will be holding a re-enactment at the Watch House in Balmain. See the picture for times and dates. It will be similar to the Silk House Art Projects show in that it will mainly be books, my infamous Dollar Dreadful series, some origianl drawings, and I suppose people will want to buy the posters again. I'm too kind. Imagine walking into a Myers and asking how much the display is. Crazy!

All Used Up

2009-07-06T18:26:00.000-07:00

My USED exhibit is up. How excellent. Thank you to all who visited and all those who didn't.

Some highlights.

Silk House Art Projects - My Bookshop

2009-06-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

From the 4th of July to the 18th Of July I will be opening a bookshop at the Illustrious Silk House in Hunter Mall, Newcastle New South Wales. You will be able to view it 24 SEVEN form the sTreet. It will be opening on Saturdays and Monday to Friday of the first week from 10am to 5pm.
It should be very exciting, and I will be premiering my new range of Dollar Dreadfuls. Great works of literature for only $1.00. Each one is a one page story to thrill and enthrall you, with an excellent picture and proper book like cover. There will also be many more intriguing delight to be seen. Most notably I've finally finished, the "Year Of Books" anthology, 364 page extravaganza of my year of books from way back in 2006.
I can't wait.
For those of you who can't make Newcastle, there will be a smaller show at the Watch House on the 1st and 2nd of August, where you will also be able to buy some of the original illustrations used for the Dollar Dreadfuls.

I'm trying to keep up

2009-05-18T21:09:00.001-07:00

I thought I should give at least weekly updates, to keep the punters interested. I had a bit of a hindrance this week at the dentist pulled out two of my teeth. I go back for more punishment in a couple of weeks.
Here's the picture I painted of them.

The Swine Flew

2009-05-02T00:28:00.002-07:00

If you want to risk deadly disease or dis-ease, come to the Eveleigh Markets this Sunday the 3rd of May, as I'll be there trying desperately to survive this pandemic of talent. I will also be there on the first Sunday of every month till the end of the year.

I'll be flogging my wares

2009-03-30T03:18:00.000-07:00

I'll be at Eveleigh Artisans Market this Sunday the 5th of April. It's at 243 Wilson Street Darlington NSW Australia. Come down and visit, nobody asked you to buy. But they're all a bit crazy and will probably be looking desperately at you. Just remember not to get eye contact.

Back From The Brink

2009-03-05T04:48:00.000-08:00

I've just recently returned from a holiday on a most deserted island. My Mind is rested, but restless. Nothing changes there. I did some pictures there, but didn't find time to read Ulysses, between drawing and swimming with the dolphins.

The Ghostly Gums

No

2009-01-26T05:28:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the world just gets to you, and you have to get it off you chest. Let everyone know how you feel. They'll still think you are nuts, but at least they now know the feeling is mutual

I've Pulled My Finger Out - Almost

2009-01-06T05:24:00.000-08:00

It's almost done. The Third Book Of The Ass is just about complete. I've also started some of the pictures for the fourth book. I'm very excited. I just have to do a lovely Ass for the front and write some garbage for the captions. That won't take long or make much sense.
So I've pulled my finger out, and now we can go on to another ASStral plane.

All Done

2008-10-12T07:00:00.000-07:00

Sun Shines

Better Get Down

Platypuss

For those who missed out, here is a mini exhibition from Pilgrimms Progressive Rock. I will be turning this into a book soon. Keep an eye out. I will most likely sell it on etsy. Click Here

Early Bird Reminder

2008-06-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

Come Hither. You know you want to.

Just to let you know that I will be having an exhibition at the
Watch House
Darling St, Balmain, Sydney, NSW Australia.
Opening Night 6-8pm, 15th August 2008
Then open 16th and 17th August 10am to 5pm

All welcome

Princessess' and all that Jazz

2008-04-28T07:34:00.000-07:00

My good friend Catherine Fleming has used some of my pictures that she commissioned for her latest CD. Have a look and listen to at her myspace site.
http://www.myspace.com/catherinefleming

Or click on this picture, one of the great works you'll see on the CD cover. Great talents attract. She is off to Japan with her Astronomer boy so won't be playing our shores for a while. Our loss entirely.

Also don't forget an early reminder that I am having a show at the Watch House, in Balmain, Sydney, Australia in August. 15th to 17th. Look here for more information soon. I hope to see you there. Some most excellent works of genius are on the way.

Sun Shines

2008-01-27T05:31:00.000-08:00

When they say that you think the sun shines out of you Ass, tell them "I don't think, I know"

Bait

2007-12-02T06:16:00.000-08:00

Some of us need a little incentive to get moving along. Others like to exploit this trait in others. Unfortunately for me, I neither want the chop and don't want to go anywhere. Life is long and hard, except when it's fun and easy.

Glory Days Are Over

2007-08-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

The days of glory have been replaced by the daze of sorrow. Entering these Autumn years, I know that the world isn't sad. It will continue for a long time and doesn't really care too much about our activities. Especially these rubbish pictures I do. But like a monkey I paint, its all I have, except my health, my family and friends, all my money, and property. Respect of strangers and the strange. Life is tough in this soft modern world.

What is the Ass doing

2007-05-30T07:57:00.000-07:00

It's all rather frightening. Under attack, it always happens. I see it at my work now. All the knives coming out and stabbing. Right in the back. The Head truly don't know what the Ass is doing. But we have too many heads and way too many Asses. What is a poor boy to do?

Monkey on my back

2007-04-22T07:56:00.002-07:00

It's such a little to carry. Some complain, but there is nothing to complain about. Good company and good fun are nothing to get upset about.

If you want free art click here

2007-01-25T02:13:00.000-08:00

Crack Horse

Also I thought I should mention that I am exhibiting at
The Watch House Balmain
Darling Street Balmain, Sydney NSW Australia
on the 31st of March and the 1st of April 2007
with the Opening night on Friday the 30th of March 6pm to 8pm
All welcome lot of fun to be had
I will be exhibiting with my friend Abby Wang again and maybe some special guests if they're willing.
I will post a preview soon but I only have some pictures from my
YEAR OF BOOK to show at the moment as I slapping paint on board and canvas at this very moment.
Hope to see you there.

Is It Me? Why, yes it is!

2006-12-05T18:11:00.000-08:00

It is time to sing and be happy. I don't care if you're insane, and how can you not be in this incomprehisible world. But you have to be happy. I don't know why, but the most miserable people in the world are the richest. Always complaining, always wingeing Yet the ones who should be the most miserable seem to just get on and make the most of what they have. Revel in the small joys of life. The orginal Hilton sisters where like this. Saxaphone playing saimese twins. Look how happy they are. They can still use their hands and play great music, despite being attached. Now look at what you have and shut the fuck up. I don't want to hear it!

I'll send a free picture, have a look here to find out more

Bored

2006-11-06T00:01:00.000-08:00

Don't blame me for this. I didn't invite the old board. But these Galahs and Drongos take it in their stride. It's all just background noise to them. A droning accompanying life's rich tapestry. Just some of is find it all too trying.

Moses Loses It

2006-09-05T22:15:00.000-07:00

Our friend Moses here kind of says it all. Frustrated by the lack of consideration of others even the most pious can lose it at times. And why not, blow off that steam. Holding it in who knows what hell can break loose. I think I'm about to lose it now. Watch out!

All seems calm

2006-08-16T19:08:00.000-07:00

But within all these walls they have secrets, secret fears, secret joys that they want to keep hidden. Hidden from you and I. Go and find out what they are and let me know. I might make you a nice picture next time you visit. What are they doing in there? Obviously up to no good, but what no good?

How Far Will We Fall

2006-05-02T21:08:00.000-07:00

One on the way. One gone today, one gone tomorrow. This lovely Tit looks at all this Asses goings on, and wonders, "How's it going to end". I wonder the same thing.

In Hell there is hope

2006-04-17T20:47:00.000-07:00

Oh it's you again, I said to myself. At work, at home, out in the world, I get a bit sick of hearing my tired old voice. I want a new friend in my head. Sometimes I can get a little bored with myself, and then I start to think about an eternity of this, and that voice yapping in my head. Banging on about world problems, with no new insights, no new views, no new nothing. And it's always about "Me" isn't it. Sometimes I'd like another real point of view. Not from the outside. From somewhere within. Hell would be an eternity hanging out with me. So what could heaven be?
At least in Hell you have hope.

Strangers, stranger than me

2006-04-13T20:27:00.000-07:00

Don't expect that there will always be a friendly stranger to be there as you fall. Strangers are strange. They be unpredictable at the best of times, and now that we are living naturally in the most unnatural of worlds, there are no safety nets that we can truly rely on. What have we done to ourselves? I blame you all?

Computer Wrong

2006-03-13T19:27:00.000-08:00

Computer wrong. No more work. Rubbish. Computer Wrong

Cokesuckers

2006-03-10T23:29:00.000-08:00

Look at these poor fellows. Their bosses make them do things they find abhorrent, but they're are under strict orders. These sad fools are so inept they haven't learnt the art of saying yes to all orders and then being so snowed under there has been absolutely no time to do all these horrendous deeds. Poor sad souls indeed.

Britneys Fat Ass

2006-03-08T21:17:00.000-08:00

Britney was on TV a few years back and the women were rather upset and were asking why she was so famous when she has such a fat ass. I thought they were all pathetic. Not that I really care for the woman, but I thought her ass ain't that big and there is a wealth of other material to really have a go at here about. Like her Christianity for instance. The again looking at this picture her ass does appear to be bigger than Oprahs'

Little Blessings

2006-02-07T00:23:00.000-08:00

What kind of vehicle is this. Don't they know who I is. How can I be taken seriously when I'm parading around on my own ass. A strange and unendurable time we live in. At no stage in history would I be subject to this squalor. After all the years of trying, I don't know why I bothered. I may as well go back to wallowing in my own filth like the rest if the plebian hoards.

Deranged on the range

2006-01-29T20:44:00.000-08:00

This heat is oppressive, but most enjoyable. We have no excuse for thinking as the cretins do. Or how anyone else does. Enjoy the idleness and see where it can take you. There is not enough folly. Rise up and take back this planet for the fools

Various

2006-01-28T02:00:00.000-08:00

Today the vultures were out at the sales, pecking and scavenging at all the discount goods. Strangers say that we did not elvolve from the apes which I can believe is true at times. We are not that sophisticated. I know that I am not immune to a discount, and find myself sickned by my own behaviour, growling at competitors for desired merchandise. Are we all rats unable to escape the treadmill of greed.

To that fool asking me to check out her website. No I am not interested in ephemera. I am uniterested in stock tips. If only they were as nourishing as air.