TOGA!

Getting amped for this toga party! Gonna be one hell of a birthday bash! Get at me on myspace or facebook you wanna TOGA!

Faster than light...

Sorry, not really. But MadBill is running now. Good exercise! Trying to go every day. Everytime I go I run farther and farther. Hoping to make it around the neighborhood in about another week or so. I'm doing half the hood stop and go right now. I shouldn't say stop and go but rather run and walk. I have been running at night as it is a lot cooler. But I did my first day time run today around noon. I'm thinking I'm gonna double up and see how that works. Once in the mouring when I get up and once at night before bed. I'll give it a go tonight and see how I feel. Legs are tired right now. But I got all day to relax so we'll see.
In other news I'm still jobless, so let everybody know BFA for hire! Also today is day 12 no smoking! Woo hoo! I am over a third of the way to where I have to be! I'll just come right out and say it I was a pothead! It takes like a month to get out of your system. So I'm 12 days. getting there. Hope the working out helps with that. Since the THC stays in your fatty cells maybe I can get rid of some! :) Just tring to get healthy in Rockford. Gotta get out of this town somehow!

Intill next time,
MadBill

Just don't get it...?,,,

So really, I just don't get it. You here all these stories about people making money on the internet. It can't be happening. I have been putting my heart and soul into marketing my art for 2 years. I haven't even made a dollar. I don't claim to be a Picasso or a Monet but I got some stuff going for me. I say some of my art is cool and some of my art is cool for me. I don't claim that all my stuff is great. There are some tasty nuggets in there but I just can't get people to bite. I have tried everything. Got the blog here (obvious). I swear no one reads this. (Just to prove my point if you read this comment) I have the DeviantArt Page for fine art prints. Got my myspace and facebook (Bill Faulkner). I have a Zazzle account rocking the posters and flair. Even rocking the twitter, youtube, and BigStock Photos. You can even Digg my stuff! So all this and nothing. I know I am feeling a bit sorry for myself, but I just need a little satisfaction. I wanna know that someone out there likes my stuff. I do this not just for me but for you the audience. I wanna know what you like and what you don't so I can move on creating better things for you. I mean I get no feedback at all, and trust me I been asking for it. I get the occasional fav on DevArt but nothing of any substance. Thats nine sites I'm rocking and I can't even get a "make more stuff like that" or a "Next time I would change that up a bit". I guess I just want a litte encourgement. Things aren't going well for me at all. I have a Bachlors degree and I can't even get a job flippin burgers. It seems I'm losing my way and I don't even have a single person to lean on anymore. Just think I do a lot for you, just want a little something for me.
Ok the pitty partys over.
Just had to get it off my chest!
:( MadBill :)
Madness in the Making!

on the scene at the supermarket...

Lol, nice title huh? Any way, I'm always looking for new exciting ways to get my art out there and I think this is it. Found a new site that allows me to put all my great artwork on all the things you love. Going to be updating everything today. Bear with me as it might throw facebook, and myspace for a loop. The blog here should be rather simple when I get on it. In any case I'm gonna have T-shirts, mugs, magnets, posters, skateboards, etc. You name it I'll be getting it shortly. If you don't see what you want let me know and I'll try to get it for you asap. In any case. The stuff is way cheaper than the fine art prints on Deviant Art and lol its making me alot more moula. Gotta love that. Watch the sites for the updates. Should have a whole store front available by the end of the day.

Best wishes,
MadBill

Walking in place...

Listening to Perpetual Groove... These guys are the shit!

But yeah still on the job hunt. Don't suppose anybody wants to employee a BFA around the greater rockford/chicago area? Didn't think so. Some times I just feel like I'm walking in place. Just trying to get to the horizon. To bad I'm on a big treadmill and I think the pitch keeps getting dialed up. Oh well. When I fall off at least it will be fun to watch. :)

I'm trying to quit smoking and let me tell you, ROUGH! It is getting better though. I am at a week but I did cheat on the cigs one night. What can I say I was drunk and it makes it like a thousand times worse. But since then I'm back on the quitting thing. I havent smoked any erb in a week. Three more to go and I can pass a drug test for sure. Hooray, then maybe I can get a job. I'll tell you its rough. Don't think I'm gonna be doing a whole lot of anything here in the near future. Gonna start roaming around a little more. Taking some good pics along the way. Need some new material for photoshop. Got a kinda writers block going on here with the art. I start stuff but can't finish it off. So I don't know whats going on. Think it has to do with all the changes. But rest assured I'll be back on top on my game like never before here soon.

Any way. Looking for Mrs. Right, any takers? Hit me up. :) Lots of Luv!

Till next time,
MadBill

Update on painting...

So I finally got the painting done. Check it out at http://fav.me/d29slfj


C.A.F. Reworked by *psycozugninga on deviantART

A little off

Well it is true. I am a little off right now. I have decided to quit smoking. I have done this before, but I really need to quit. I can't breath anymore not to mention I am so out of shape. Started a little workout to keep me busy and my mind off things. Its been three days since I smoked anything and I think I'm going bonkers. Just have to get through it. And "IT" SUX! Got the computer up and running again but I am worried about it. The thing has taken a beating over the years. It's still faster than most though. I have been through a motherboard, two sets of fans, and I think I'm having a bit of trouble with the hard drive now. Not sure though. Backed up the whole thing to the external though. Just to be safe and all. I really don't wanna reinstall everything. Anyways, Just wanted to give you all an update and throw some MadBill luv your way. Hit me up! My phone aint rang in two days.

Peace,
MadBill

Kids are ruined!

The things kids have on t.v. today is crap! Whatever happened to the classics. I mean Ninja Turtles, GhostBusters, GI Joe. Kids today get crap. I mean I just don't see anything in pokemon or ben ten. I love cartoons. Animation is awesome. But I want some good stuff for the youth. Even the little kids shows escape me. We had Mr. Rogers, Seasme St., and The Muppets. Granted Seasme St. is still on but kids got crap for selection. Dora the Explorer, WTF, This is America. I got a D in Spanish. That show should be on telemundo not reg channels. I'm all about exposing youth to new things but thats garbage. And the teletubbies omg the most ridicilious kids show ever. It makes no sense and absolutly does not make any kid happy. Try Barney at least the show makes sense. The one tasty nugget in the anals of tv history that needs prime placement and should be embleished forever on tv is Thomas the Tank Engine. That show was awesome and taught kids a good lesson in life. I think the tv channels shoud start bringing back kids shows instead of making new crap. What happened to the CareBears and Teddy Rupxkin? I don't even see Whinnie the Pooh on anymore. It just eats me up knowing that kids won't get the good stuff, unless there parents still use VHS. And parents, use VHS! Think about it, kids and DVDs. They get there hands on the disc one time its over. You can throw a VHS tape at the wall then kick it across the room a couple times stick it in a vcr and it still works fine. Go to the local pawn shop and get your kids a vcr and some classics.

MadBill

Stuck to the couch

Super Mario Galaxy 2 comes out here I believe by Halloween. Its gonna be a nightmare for me. The way I got sucked into the first one, shit now I get yoshi and a bunch of other cool shit. OMMF I am gonna disappear for a month. You might be able to find me in front of my tv drooling all over the controller. Some one save me please.

MadBill

Outside looking inside looking out!

So I find myself unsure of what I want out of life. Success, admiration, I just don't know. I guess I just want to find something that would keep me trucking on the road that is life. A artist in need of art I guess. I love exploring my mind with new ideas about things. But to be honest I can't figure out which ideas I like and want to keep exploring. I finished school for now. I have accumulated a associates in art and a bachelors in film and digital media specifically sound design. I love music but as much as I try to play my guitar I don't seem to find a calling within music as a musician. I like to jam and explore the strings, yet I never seem to be able to put together a great song. I seem do be drifting. I do like recording yet with the internet and downloading the way it is the music industry is shrinking and I don't really feel I will get a job within the recording industry. I'm left with live sound reinforcement for shows and venues. This would be a great job. Mostly weekends and evenings which fits my crazy schedule. I just don't know how to go about getting on with a crew. Everything I have tried has failed before it even gets started. I am such a creative person, yet I don't know where to apply my skills. I love to make art. I have tried several different mediums but find myself going back to digital formats everytime. Photoshop is my best friend. I just can't find my calling. I am ready for a change in my life but not quite sure how to go about it. That stupid movie Joe Dirt has the best saying, "Life's a garden, dig it!" My problem being I don't know where to dig. If you got any ideas for me or are intrested in my art work let me know. I appreciate any feed back.

Everybody always says there has to be more to life than just living. But I feel that in my 25 years life has been rather messed up, and why would you want more. To live forever would suck. You want a answer to life. I go with the hitchhiker on this one. 42 paths a man must walk down. I have definatly walked about 5 to 10 by now. Just keep a working my way down the olive branch. I have loved and lost, loved and won, then lost again. To keep reaching for a new life. A better life. One that could spring board me to a even better level of conciousness. No war. No Fighting. Just a peacful life with peaceful people. I understand peoples views differ on many subjects. But why is it always about whos right and whos wrong. Can't we just agree to disagree. If you need proof to the countrary of someone elses beleifs. Fine prove it, but don't rub it in their face. To me that shows how much less of a person you are then them.

Just tired of bullshit I guess. God knows I'm not perfect but I'll keep reaching for some sunshine on a cloudy day. Fighting only to defend myself not to prove a point. The Beatles said it, "Come together" And I admire what they were saying. We need to come together and stop the bullshit. We are all human beings. Why can't we just get that in are heads. There are so many nations on this big blue planet. Yet we are overlooking one. The human nation. As soon as we can take care of everybody then I will truly be happy. No favorites, no rich or poor, just people man. I think that everyone should be free to do any peaceful thing they want. Let the ideas flow and the people will follow. Good or bad right or wrong. Explore Your Mind!

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Tasty goodness!

Just wanted to inform everybody of the awesome print selection I got over on Deviant Art. They got everything from prints and puzzles to mugs, coasters, and magnets. All this and the freshest art on the internet. Check it out at http://fav.me/p7851678 Explore your mind with MadBill Art.

Updates cont...

Ok got a whole new look going on. Let me know what ya think. Do you like the new look or not? Hit me with a comment, suggestions for improvement are not taken lightly and always appreciated!

Blog updates...

I have been making some updates to the blog. Hang in there while I get it down. New to the blogging scene and all. When you get on my blog now you will see a RSS feed now so feel free to subscribe. Also I have updated the layout and twitter sections of the blog. I will be working on some more detailed html stuff later but I just wanted to get it out there. Gonna make this thing great here shortly!

Update on the painting...

So I have been working hard on this piece. Got a few layers down on it. Its not done yet but its coming together. These temper paints are something else. Very colorful though. The content is a surprise but I think if it turns out good I am going to give it to my brother. He has a new born and the colorful painting would be rather stimulating for the young lad. Inspire the imagination, you know. We will see and as always keep ya informed.
My computer took a crap on me and I'm waiting for parts so the digital art might be slim pickens for a bit, but I'll get back at it pretty quick. You know you cant put a good artist down.
Till next time,
MadBill
"Explore your mind!"

Postal

So the art thing isn't working out so great right now. Can't get enough sales on the art. Dope stuff though. If you interested check out the links on the left. So whats MadBill to do? Well for starters I'm going to UPS for seasonal help. Prob get in there permanent. Needless to say I can think of some better things a BFA should be doing than postal work. I call upon all those people out there. If you like the art, hook it up. If you need sound or video assistance LET ME KNOW. I'm down for anything as long as there is a paycheck involved.

Untill next time,
MadBill