When I came across the headline, "Kim Kardashian furious at South Park for referring to her as a Hobbit", the image you see above is what flashed in my mind. Wearing her most alluring outfit, the Kim Kardashian Hobbit wandered to the edge of The Shire and shamelessly flaunted her greatest asset in hopes of attracting attention. Drawn to the fiery glow cast upon her bare buttocks from the burning chasm dividing them, Gollum perched ravenously atop a Misty Mountain cliff, drooling, wild-eyed, insatiable. As each hair on the Hobbit's sizable derrier shimmered and shone like a golden beacon in the glow of the raging fire, Gollum became mesmerized and started croaking, "my preciousssssss, my preciousssssssss". (Medium: digital painting, early sketches and more details posted on my FB page)
ANNOUNCEMENT: This will be my last celebrity-inspired illustration for the year. I started Gallery of the Absurd in 2005 to showcase what I intended to be illustrations of contemporary folk tales inspired by the stories WE created and exchanged about tabloid celebrities rather than the celebrities themselves. I've had a great time illustrating the silly characters and outrageous narratives celebrity gossip tends to churn out, but it's time to move on and focus on fresh projects and inspirations for a while. I'll continue to post illustrations inspired by absurdity here on Gallery of the Absurd, just not celebrities. Of course, if someone wants to offer me a paying job creating celebrity gossip illustrations, then I'd certainly be interested! I'm also planning to work on a book proposal. I came so close to signing a book deal with Harper Collins/Regan Books back in 2007, but it fell through at the last minute due to a scandal. I'll keep trying though. Thanks for reading my blog. XO14
Looking forward with what's to come!
Posted by: Twig | April 03, 2014 at 09:29 AM
Loved your work!!
Posted by: Madeline | February 17, 2014 at 02:43 PM
Congrats you ended this vision with the most wry and witty version of a deliberately duped lie-life, that is falsely staged by the most untalented, repulsive personality disorder couple..
Posted by: Mabel | February 13, 2014 at 01:57 PM
Thanks for so many great laughs for the past few years. I love your stuff of the ordinary folks too - so if you enjoy posting those, I'll certainly enjoy coming back now and again to take a gander.
Posted by: Webmasta Pete | February 10, 2014 at 08:22 PM
I'm excited to see what you're up to next! I have to admit that I'll miss the celebrity-inspired art - I've been following your blog for about as long as it's existed. I also really enjoy your SF culture art, and Resplendent Chaos. Thanks for years of entertainment and good luck!
Posted by: Tala | February 10, 2014 at 03:06 PM
It's furry! IT'S FURRRRYYYYYY!!!! LOL
Your move away from celebrities makes perfect sense... and what a body of work you've put together over the years! I'm so happy to have been along for the ride the whole way along, and can't wait to continue.
Cheers, dahling. You're the best.
Posted by: Jenn F. | February 07, 2014 at 08:38 PM
Oh damn 14,
The tail-end (literally) of your celeb-istrations has me in tears of laughter, joy for you, and nostalgia.
Can't wait to see what inspires you next.
XOXOXOX
Verny
Posted by: Vern | February 07, 2014 at 10:40 AM
Thanks S.E. I tried to keep it up, but paying attention to all that nonsense was draining me. I finally decided to throw in the towel and let it go for a while. Besides, all you see in the tabloids these days are reality "stars". Their antics pale in comparison to the good old days of Tom Cruise jumping on Oprah's couch, don't you think?
Posted by: 14 | February 06, 2014 at 03:19 PM
Dear 14: I figured that since the Gallery illustrations became less frequent that you were getting tired of the endless circus. These will be missed, but I'll understand that you have had quite enough of the clown show that is American celebrity. Thanks for all of the laughs.
Posted by: S. E. Gilman | February 06, 2014 at 03:02 PM