Gallery of the Absurd

Angelina Jolie As The Little Engine That Could

Angelina Jolie and her brood star in the celebrity version of The Little Engine That Could, a classic children's tale about determined optimism and courageous intent. Angelina and Brad Pitt are planning on adopting up to 14 kids (such a fortuitous number!) and while that may seem daunting, they claim they're up to the challenge. She thinks she can, she thinks she can... Medium: graphite sketch, digital color.

Here's a sneak peak at one of the pages scanned from the book. Lavishly illustrated, this modern hero's tale is sure to inspire today's celebrity-obsessed generation. Written by Candy Kirby, illustrated by 14. Medium: scanned page from Little Golden Book version of The Little Engine That Could, photo collage.

Le Avventure di Britocchio

Britocchio is a tale about an animated wooden puppet who longs to be a real girl. The original story is a much more complex allegory, but we're going to keep it simple. Each time Britocchio tells a lie, her nose grows longer. A few weeks ago, Britney Spears collapsed and had to be carried out of a club on New Years Eve. Much debate arose over what caused this "collapse". The New York Post claims she guzzled too much booze and passed out, while Spears' reps claimed she was simply tired and needed to take a little nap. Whatever the cause of her blackout, speculation was stirred and many armchair observers concluded that Britocchio had lied. Poor little wooden puppet, at least she has her friend Rummy the Cricket to keep her company. Medium: Oil on wood.

Fresh Spam! My pal Kipling West has started a blog showcasing her brilliant illustrations based on the mysterious cryptic titles of email spam. If you've ever wondered what an Eyebrow Grocery Store, an Evangelical Blackbird, or a Nitrogen Deaconess might look like....wonder no more. Britney Spears even shows up!

TomKat's Fairy Tale Wedding

Jack Tom and the Beanstalk. Congratulations Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes and little Suri. Medium: Graphite, ink, digital color. Thanks Tony and Kerri.