Gallery of the Absurd

George Bush Part II: Drink The Kool Aid

This is the second image that came to mind after reading this article. Introducing the newest bottled water product, Tears of Bush. Each bottle contains the actual tears of President George W. Bush, gathered as they drip off the shoulder of God. He cries every day, so there's an unlimited supply. Pick up a case of Tears of Bush sparkling water today! Available exclusively at Wal-Mart. Supplies may be scarce in the Red States, but Washington and California are said to have excess supplies sitting around gathering dust in warehouses. Enjoy Tears of Bush in moderation as studies show drinking excess amounts may produce hallucinations such as ghost sightings or bumbling confusion when speaking to dignitaries in foreign countries. Medium: graphite sketch, digital color/text.

Sketchbook Chronicles: George Bush Cries Every Day

I've been really bored with this week's celebrity gossip news, but the report of President Bush admitting to shedding tears of "self-pity" and witnessing ghosts emerging from the Lincoln Bedroom happened to catch my eye. Bush claims,"I've got God's shoulder to cry on...And I cry a lot". After reading this article, the first image that came to my mind was of George Bush tearfully clutching a giant teddy bear/deity with a look of indifference on its face. I quickly recorded the image in my sketchbook. Another image came to mind too, but I'm on the fence about whether or not to post it. Some folks get awfully touchy when you mess with the President...which is why I'm so tempted to post it. Medium: scan from sketchbook, digital color, text.

Cats Love Pete Doherty's Crack Addict Crunchies

Recent reports claim Pete Doherty's cats were found with cocaine in their systems. Similar to the air in Rome, Junkie Pete's London apartment is wafting with enough cocaine particles to keep him, his cats, and his entire neighborhood high for months. After noticing his cats were snorting lines, hallucinating, drinking all his beer, and stealing his car for crack-fueled joy rides, Pete came up with an idea. He would gather trash, bits of rotting food and dust from his apartment and make cat treats from it. Pete Doherty's Crack Addict Crunchies are taking London by storm and will soon be available in the United States. They're 40 times stronger than catnip and your cat is guaranteed to love them...but please, keep them out of reach from Hollywood starlets. Medium: oil on wood, digital color. Original sketch here.