tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post3414539181139312183..comments2023-08-09T06:18:03.678-04:00Comments on - JOE BLUHM -: From Nice Mr. AnonymousJoe Bluhmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13692984513316936715noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-618161579304025202012-09-06T21:27:04.513-04:002012-09-06T21:27:04.513-04:00I think you're a fuckin genius.I think you're a fuckin genius.rock995http://www.aartist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-7164841996874300352007-08-29T16:18:00.000-04:002007-08-29T16:18:00.000-04:00I agree keelanparham, posting anonymously IS for w...I agree keelanparham, posting anonymously IS for wimps. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-59131360272522025732007-08-26T15:40:00.000-04:002007-08-26T15:40:00.000-04:00Posting "anonymously" is for wimps.Posting "anonymously" is for wimps.Keelan Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916212136451256494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-2700068679012002532007-08-26T05:22:00.000-04:002007-08-26T05:22:00.000-04:00I think you are an awesome artist.I have the same ...I think you are an awesome artist.I have the same anonimus-reactions.....hanzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994225281536239291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-48600530627299220842007-08-26T03:38:00.000-04:002007-08-26T03:38:00.000-04:00Hey Joe,Let me first off tell you that you are pro...Hey Joe,<BR/>Let me first off tell you that you are probably one of the top two caricature artists whos work I've ever come across. And I'm just curious, who would you site as one of your influences? and is there a really good book out there that teaches how to draw caricatures?--aside from yours <BR/>which I am going to buy. Help a brotha out man, I'm the same age as you..and ..shall I say..I got some catching up to do ;) alright later. MattAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-58357750296478372632007-08-24T14:55:00.000-04:002007-08-24T14:55:00.000-04:00I like to think of it this way. The reason why I'...I like to think of it this way. The reason why I'm such a confident, independent person now is because my self-esteem took such an insane beating in junior high school. I had to learn to live and look past that stuff and just not care what other people thought or said. Once I did, I could enjoy the world like people should. <BR/>So in my mind, giving a 12-year-old an exaggerated caricature isn't really going to hurt her, and maybe you're even doing her a favor. :)Sam Nielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202942576576063110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-4915981044089261742007-08-24T14:40:00.000-04:002007-08-24T14:40:00.000-04:00Hey Joe, as you said you are an advocate of origin...Hey Joe, as you said you are an advocate of original caricature and artwork, and its your job to sometimes extract the humour from the obvious, i love your work and i am currently trying to crossover to caricature myself. Its hard and I totally respect you as an artist and i think your work is amazing, any pointers throw them rigt back at me, thanks for the inpsiration and keep it up!<BR/>great work<BR/><BR/>Lin Coogan xLinda Cooganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425820210796084524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-15034905951156563452007-08-24T13:44:00.000-04:002007-08-24T13:44:00.000-04:00Hey Joe. I think caricatures can actually seem to...Hey Joe. I think caricatures can actually seem to look more like the person than the person, and though often done tongue in cheek - this is what caricaturists strive for - to catch the essence of the person. You are passionate about what you do and it shows in your workTim Byehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970227434200712632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-61240757027294225982007-08-24T12:49:00.000-04:002007-08-24T12:49:00.000-04:00Dude I just picked up a copy of your Rejects book ...Dude I just picked up a copy of your Rejects book on a whim and I gotta say it was AMAZING! Why did i only hear about you now? I've always wanted to learn how to do really exaggerated caricatures like you do. This book will really help me alot in terms of learning how to pick noticeable facial features/"imperfections" and knowing when to and when not to exaggerate them. Kudos to you my man! You've made a fan out of me!Andrew Manzanareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428441087420683665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-31654393349411653352007-08-24T12:30:00.000-04:002007-08-24T12:30:00.000-04:00Eric, you make a good point, but working for nearl...Eric, you make a good point, but working for nearly 5 years in theme parks all over the world, I've found that the insecurity in the children lie in their parents. A 13 or 14 year old girl? Yes, maybe she's a bit insecure, but all other ages can usually take it.<BR/><BR/>I've seen kids love the drawing, then see the parent's reaction or expression. It changes the tone entirely, because they're still impressionable, but the initial reaction is honesty. It's humanity. It's raw.<BR/><BR/>And on top of it all, you're right... it's what we do... caricature.Joe Bluhmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692984513316936715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-51271613332271257702007-08-24T12:23:00.000-04:002007-08-24T12:23:00.000-04:00It's amazing how "courageous" people are in making...It's amazing how "courageous" people are in making rude and critical statements when they can hide behind the anonymity of their computer screen.<BR/><BR/>One of my favorite comedy movie scenes of all time is in "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back", when they obtain a list of the address of these internet geeks who told them they suck online, ring their doorbells and read back their statements to them, and then proceed to beat the shit out of them. <BR/><BR/>Just trust in karma.Tom Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17694909156240353486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-87625379160276088032007-08-24T11:55:00.000-04:002007-08-24T11:55:00.000-04:00well, i think your shits awesome, your art i mean,...well, i think your shits awesome, your art i mean, not your...well you get it. PEACE.Michael Britohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064723168835081736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-39523836411499576122007-08-24T09:56:00.000-04:002007-08-24T09:56:00.000-04:00Joe,I agree that if the guy has something to say h...Joe,<BR/>I agree that if the guy has something to say he should say it to you instead of hiding behind "anonymous".<BR/>However, one point my wife has brought up about your extreme style is that kids probably don't get it and do think your just being mean or as asshole as your anon. friend so eloquently put it.<BR/>I understand what your doing for the art form and I believe a lot of us applaud you for it but in order for it to be successful step forward do you have to be just as brutal on the kids as you are on the adults?<BR/>I'm one of those artists who will tone it down for the sake of the kids feelings and then do another one and rip them apart after they've left.<BR/>I just don't think a 6 to 15 year old can comprehend why you would do that to them other than to be mean or cruel.<BR/>Your Fan,<BR/>Eric MeltonMelton Art Sketchpadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453347951612166613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21543251.post-85951453201119891542007-08-23T22:38:00.000-04:002007-08-23T22:38:00.000-04:00Isn't the whole point of what you do, to kinda pok...Isn't the whole point of what you do, to kinda poke fun at a person? Not in a bad way, but to exaggerate ones self into a comical display? Sure people may not like it in the end, get insulted because they don't think they look that way. That's what a caricature is... cartoon portrait... but it's a style of cartoon perse from the artist, not the client. I mean, I could be wrong here, but if you don't like it, don't look, ya know? I enjoy looking at your work. I walked by you at Chi town, but you looked busy with your computer, so I didn't want to bother ya. But it's rather fun to look at.JRtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10710731275619734499noreply@blogger.com