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August 12, 2003

Atrocity Tourism: Amy's Taxidermy.

Amy Ritchie plays with dead things. And that's just fine by me.

I first heard about Amy when she was interviewed on the WFMU show Thunk Tank. She does taxidermy, mostly small animals. That isn't unusual, a lot of people do hobby taxidermy. It's just that those people are usually old. And male. Amy's neither.

I wish I'd had a hobby like this when I was in junior high.

Anyway, make sure to check out her rat-skinning photos. They're giving me ideas. I own two pet rats, and I plan on somehow desecrating them after their deaths. Initially, I wanted to mummify them, if only for the challenge of having to carve them little sarcophagi. But with such detailed instructions for the taking online, I might have to change my mind.

Wish I could think of something I could actually use a rat skin for...

Posted by Spike at August 12, 2003 03:28 PM

Comments

I'm too damned lazy to actually write you an e-mail, so I'm commenting on your rat-skinning:

that's just grand.

Now that I've commented, it's time to play a little game. Namely: 'guess the Commercial Art lackey' . i KNOW you remember Mr. Foo, and the wonderful times you had listening to Chris convince some meathead that he's gay (if you're not paying attention, that's hint #1). Or maybe you're more likely to remember producing an illegal likeness of Earthworm Jim for my sorry talent-less ass for use in our advertisement project?

I'll give you one more hint, and three options. I'm not Dave. Who am I?

a)Nationally-Ranked Tree Rapist (Chris)
b)Anal Conquistador (Dave)
c)Albino Monkey Spank (Sandro)

That concludes this episode of 'guess the Commercial Art lackey'.

p.s. How the hell are ya?

Posted by DrNaste at August 13, 2003 02:15 PM
131.171.49.53

STALKER.

Sandro, right? Gotta be.

Posted by Spike at August 13, 2003 06:27 PM
68.20.37.173

'Stalker' my webbed foot!

Just because someone runs into your website on his annual 'what the hell is Charla up to..' google search, that doesn't make him a stalker. It might make him a little bit deranged however, as he's always thought there would come a day he could hold your old high school drawings over your head, because judging from your current endevours you've gotten past the war-crazed rabbits wielding the 'Masticator 2000'.

Just jokes, baby... just jokes.

Anyway, I wanted to know if you had any interest in me sending you scans of some of the stuff I have. I still have in my posession a sketchbook sheet with the bunny on one side, and old 30's style drawings of the same gang of characters. I also have to infamous 'first' comic book, and your first experiment with cartoon cells.

Anyway, just thought I'd drop a line... charlA

-dro.

Posted by DrNaste at August 13, 2003 09:27 PM
138.88.246.49

God, NO. Why would I want to see that palsied crap again? If I ever feel nostalgic, I can just drink five cups of coffee, put on a blindfold, and draw just as well. Burn it all. I'll pay for the gasoline.

And don't make me break out my name-change paperwork on you, monkey-boy.

Posted by Spike at August 13, 2003 09:37 PM
68.20.25.210

rejoice!

I've been waiting years for this promotion! to think that yesterday I was but a lowly albino monkey-spank... but those days are over.

today, I am monkey-boy! fear my filth!

Posted by DrNaste at August 14, 2003 12:48 PM
131.171.49.53

"I have 3 Nubian dairy goats (we drink their milk!)."
Hee hee! She's awesome. Wish I'd been home schooled.

Posted by Joe at August 14, 2003 06:34 PM
67.116.69.209

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