Cross-posted at my Orange Orb blog on Word Press, cartoons from the past. I did the cartoons decades ago, here's one of "Pongo," a cartoon dog who sees his first UFO. More at Orange Orb.

Random Yet Not Unsurprising Sketch

It's been way too long since anything has appeared here at Alien Art Genre! Reposting what just went up at the Orange Orb.

Random Sketching, and Looked What Showed Up

Didn't mean to, it just came out that way. The ubiquitous aliens-in-the-bedroom drawing. Here's the original:

And then I played around with the color enhancement thingie and this felt right (as if there is anything "right" about this realm.)

We've seen these before; these drawings of faceless, ghost like beings peering down at us while we're asleep and unaware of the presences surrounding our beds.

I've written before that I have memories of little "wolf like" (gray, short, jabbering) beings surrounding my bed when I was a child. Jim, my spouse, has had similar experiences. (The Synchronicity of Puppet Wolves: Binnall of America 2007)

In looking at this sketch, I realize these entities are not all that short -- not the typical gray alien so commercialized and now a non-event in pop culture. The gray has replaced the little green man from mars as cartoon. Prevalent and used to promote all manners of entertainment. Yet there is one little guy (that's how I think of him, without thinking of him…)

What does all this mean? I'm not to say. I don't know. This not knowing annoys some. As if, because I've had these experiences, I should somehow know. I wish to hell I did know. But I'm not a prophet. I have some theories that are in constant stages of movement. A dance, and all performers come together in one beautiful display but abruptly break apart, flowing back into an alleged chaos. I continue to research and speculate and explore with others their experiences, but I don't know. I guess. I dream. I draw.  I manipulate the memories, hoping to evoke some truths out of what's hidden inside.

Beverly Beach Oregon in Space -- Jason Westby

Beverly Beach Oregon in Space, Jason Westby

Jason is on Deviant Art. Lots of great spacey images. 

I like these because I live in Oregon and have been to Beverly Beach many times -- a very nice view!

http://coelophysis83.deviantart.com/art/Indra-343389892

time is Time is

image: public domain

disbelief

snorts out its fear

its arrogance a cold cloak

I know what I know,

I saw what I saw . . . 

light emits

whispers rustle

blue trees bend, 

remaining silent

voices float downstream

heavy moons, full,

hang above

time is Time is

missing, not lost

withheld 

in a floating orb

I know what I know,

I saw what I saw. . . 

regan lee

march 2014

eugene, oregon

like lotus leaves

A Landscape All Her Own, James Rich, acrylic on canvas

like lotus leaves

where is the dreamtime, i mean

what space

where is the marker

to let us know if we know

recognize

were, are, or will be

where are the parts

we don't remember

the silver cord, now snapped back

releases these dreamscapes

floating

like lotus leaves

on green water

~ regan lee

eugene, oregon

feb 2014

Edward Friar: Witchcraft

I like this poem by my friend Edward, who graciously allowed me to post it here at Alien Art Genre. I like the rhythm of this poem, as well as the imagery and language. Well done Edward! I hope he has more, would love to share them here.

Witchcraft by Edward Friar

Witchcraft.
The word conjures visions of cauldrons and brooms, 
Demons and dooms,
Crotchety old women in cluttery rooms.
Black hats.
Black cats.
Black cloaks, black Sabbats and creepy black bats.
Spiders and cobwebs.
Covens and candles.
Dastardly deeds and deals with the Debbil.
Fate and familiars,
Flying on besoms,
Athames, wands, and secretive lessons.
Magic and spells,
Tinkling of bells,
The casting of circles in fae haunted dells.
Dark as the night,
Witches take flight,
Reveling in power and magical might.

Adding Monsters to Thrift Store Paintings at TwistedSifter

Art work by  CHRIS MCMAHON

A Fortean and creative idea; taking old paintings one finds at Goodwills and the like and painting in monsters. Something I will definitely play with! Adding Monsters to Thrift Store Paintings from TwistedSifter

Trickster's Realm: Urban Anomalous Art

My current column at Tim Binnall's site:Urban Anomalous Art

Two stories about mermaids -- more accurately, humans who have chosen mimicking mermaid-ism as a "life style" choice --. caught my eye. One story concerns Eric Ducharme of Florida. Ducharme made the UK news. Mr. Ducharme :

"...eats, sleeps and breathes mermaids while physically looking and acting like one as often as time allows.

'It's a lifestyle. It's a path in life that I have chosen,' says the 22-year-old from Crystal River who's one of the latest characters to appear on TLC's My Crazy Obsession."

From Uncertain Nervous Systems • arcaneimages: Just discovered HIERONYMUS BOSCH...

I reblogged this on my tumblr. Hieronymus Bosch action figures:Uncertain Nervous Systems • arcaneimages: Just discovered HIERONYMUS BOSCH...

Chiaroscuro: The Gift

Found this on my Google Plus page, which is something I rarely check out, only becaue I forget I'm on it. Lesley posted this so I followed the link. Very nice drawing of a Sasquatch.Chiaroscuro: The Gift

Adam Gorightly presents the COMPLETE first edition Principia Discordia � Adam Gorightly's Untamed Dimensions

Adam Gorightly presents the COMPLETE first edition Principia Discordia  Adam Gorightly's Untamed Dimensions

Insectile gas-mask from Bob Basset - Boing Boing

source: Insectile gas mask, Bob Basset, Boing Boing

On Boing Boing, this fantastic steam punk and groovy insect gas mask by Bob Basset. Something Spring Heel Jack might have worn? Insectile gas-mask from Bob Basset - Boing Boing

new blog: fragments, found

New blog:fragments, found. While my intent isn't of the paranormal UFO Fortean bent -- strictly literal/poetic -- you never know what esoteric things may show up. I'd like to do a collaboration thing at some point (possibly) but for now, it's just me-self.

Optical Design

Like this technique. I've played around with line designs and some were quite beautiful, but I've so far kept them black and white. This color technique gives a lot more to play with. While the image shown at this link: Art 1. Optical Design - StumbleUpon is a design, I can just picture this simple use of color, shading and lines used in alien type illustrations :)

Mothra

Huge fan of Mothra! (And in a round about way/plug, Mothman, which is another topic. But here's a link to my Mothman blog, just because.)

WEIRD Magazine Cover

I love this, so just sharing. I'm not an expert by any means on the genre, but I love cover art like this, pulp covers, etc. So, here you go :)

More on Iggy

Here's a bit more info on Iggy's art (see post below) who describing as "writer, photographer, artist, voice actor, Fortean savant web design and development, video editing..."

Find more at High Strangeness Art.

Green Man, by Iggy

Green Man

The Green Man is of course an illusion, but when viewed from the right angle at the right distance from the Green Anomaly nebula in the Fourth Quadrant's White Zone, well, it really does look like a little green guy is standing there. Can't make it to the area? Here you go. Enjoy.

 

 

Secret Society, by Iggy

 

Secret Society

Wear the mark of your own Mysterious Society and enjoy the strange and wary thoughts and glances it creates in those around you. Only you will know...the truth.

High Strangeness Art | Iggy Makarevich

I love these images from Iggy. One of my favorites: the Green Man. Plus, there's the Secret Society hoodie that you just know we all need!High Strangeness Art | Iggy Makarevich

Alfred Lehmberg: Art and Music

process painting | paint cut paste

This was on Facebook; I love this. I've always been about process, especially when working with kids. process painting | paint cut paste