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Oldey Timey: Read 'em an' Weep Crocodile Tears Drawing
United States
Drawing, Pen and Ink on Other
Size: 12 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
About The Artwork
"Read 'em an' Weep Crocodile Tears", 2013, 12" X 16", Watercolor and Ink on Paper Upon the riverboat “Trepidation” in 1892, I came across this fine group of gentlemen playing a rousing game of stud poker while their colleagues looked on. They seemed to be so engrossed with the game, they hardly noticed my presence, apart from the one crocodilian visage that turned to me and kindly asked me to leave, ‘lest he be inclined to “bite my head clean off”… A. Mahogany Table with many carvings of Vulgar Graffiti B. Haphazardly Hung Portrait of William Henry Harrison C. Wesley “The Smile” Perkins, Vaudeville Entertainer and Pianist D. What I am told in the world of gambling is a “Sh*t Hand” E. Tesla Brand Electrical Conduit F. Kyle D. Malloy, Travelling Salesman and Thrice Pardoned Burglar G. Harold Wensleydale, Professional Gambler and Bowie Knife Fighter H. Theobold W. Charleston, Telegraph Operator I. Harold “Hal” Parsons, Colt Revolver Enthusiast and Self-Proclaimed Deadeye J. Ira “Stank” Stankiwicz, Travelling Steam Locomotive Salesman K. Francis Pembroke, Botanist and Cannabis Lobbyist L. Contents: The Spoils from Last Game M. Source of Malodorous Emanations N. Ante of 2 small blue chips O. One Queen short of a Royal Flush P. Sarsaparilla and Beer Distribution Taps Q. Oaken Chairs (Less four than this image after “The Smile” was caught with the Ace of Diamonds up his Sleeve) R. More Chewing Gum and Tobacco Spittle grace the bottom of this table than I Care to Describe. S. A Fine Oak Bar with Numerous Stains of Questionable Source
Details & Dimensions
Drawing:Pen and Ink on Other
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:12 W x 16 H x 0.1 D in
Frame:Not Framed
Ready to Hang:No
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United States
Jordan C. Brun, Freelance Artist and Visual Arts Educator has been creating works of art professionally for over 20 years. 2D and 3D design, Traditional and Graphic Media... Biography Jordan Christopher Brun was born in Warren, MI and has lived in both the Midwest and the Western United States. He began working as a freelance Visual Artist with a commission for a local entrepeneurs' association after his illustrations and 3D work won some high school awards in his hometown of Northville, MI. After graduating from Michigan State University with a BFA in Art Education and a minor in Visual Arts, he continued to develop a variety of styles with various media while teaching at the Plymouth Canton Educational Park, an educational campus of over 6,000 high school students where he taught various 2D design programs including Foundations, Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media and Photography. Jordan earned his Master's in Art Education from Eastern Michigan University and stayed in Michigan for a few more years, working on a number of independent films and community projects as an Art Director and Artist. In 2012, Jordan moved to Utah, where he continues to teach in both Secondary and Higher Education. He is a collaborator of Authors, regularly displays his work in galleries, and completes numerous freelance pieces while donating a number of his works to charitable causes and benefits.
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