LLOG BLOG #37: Squares / March 3, 2019 by Matt Everett

Welcome to LLOG BLOG #37. This week we take a look at squares.

It should be noted by all LLOG BLOG readers that the square is apparently one of the most challenging shapes. Most things, as it turns out, are rectangular. Let’s take a look:

This pillow = square. (Though it’s kind of a ploppy square.)

Let’s go ahead and ask the EXPERT on all things that are a shape… LOGMAN INDUSTRIES CFO, Daniel Logman…

“Mr. Logman, how would you best describe a square?”

… So what else is square? Let’s have a closer look:

Print-offs of scans of photos of your uncle playing hockey in the early ‘80s = NOT SQUARE.

Sidewalk = squares… before they got all cracked.

Machine-made, crappy art made to fill wall space needlessly = square.

Oh yeah! Well, there are more square things…

Little Poloroids of a bunch of dogs on a wall = not square. (but pretty dang cool!)

Print-off of this meme-thingy about blueberry muffins and chihuahuas = square!

Future cloud paintings = NOT square. That’s okay, though.

The lucite case for this **REAL, AUTHENTIC** hockey puck **signed** by Wayne Gretzky (FOR REALS!) = Square.

This pic from the internet of a signed Rod Carew baseball card = NOT square. (but rad.)

And speaking of squares, let’s get right to this week’s LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK!

This week is a REAL SQUARE… it’s Charles. (HA HA HA HA HA HA! Square charles… HA HA HA)

Special apologies to people that thought they might be the LBROTW this week (Huey Lewis, Aunt Jo and Jason (again))… Don’t stop believin’, you too may be able to be the LBROTW next week. Or, some other time in the future. (These jams come out every week, so lots of chances I guess.)

As always, do something nice for someone today and have a very LOGGY WEEK! **

*This edition of the internationally acclaimed LLOG BLOG has been approved by the Logman Industries Approval Committee of America, Ltd, Intl.
**We are still legally obligated to say this.

LLOG BLOG #36.5: LMI New Gallery Sneak Peak! / February 26, 2019 by Matt Everett

This week, the LMI LLOG BLOG TEAM is posting a MID-WEEK SPECIAL! This a sneak peak of some of the NEW ART WORK which will be in the NEW LOGMAN INDUSTRIES “CLOUDS & WATER TOWERS” GALLERY! YES! With any luck, you will be able to see this work exhibited in real time at multiple venues in the Pacific Northwest region and beyond this spring 2019!

All are oils. Larger ones (water towers) are on canvas or linen. Small ones (clouds) are on panels.

Sizes and pricing will be listed in new gallery. Stay tuned.

Until then, enjoy!

That’s the quick peak. LLOG BLOG #37 will be out on Sunday as usual. Check back in there for the cutting edge of art and culture news and, as usual, Have a LOGGY REST OF THE WEEK!**

*This edition of the internationally celebrated art E-magazine it APPROVED by the LMI Approval Society of America, Ltd.

**Legally obligated to say this.

LLOG BLOG #36: Arted in Public / February 24, 2019 by Matt Everett

Flava Flav. Public Enemy…so we are told.

Welcome to LLOG BLOG #36. 36 is a special number here at LOGMAN INDUSTRIES, so we are going to work to make this a very special edition of the LLOG BLOG.

The focus for this new edition of the LLOG BLOG is art out in public. Let’s have a look:

(Scribbley Blob). Artist: Unknown. Spray Paint. about 60” x 48.” 2019

I suppose that last one could be a Banksy. Who knows?

(Oh FRICK! This was on the wall at the Poly Clinic and I thought is was cool ***and*** well lit/displayed. However, I thought I could zoom into the tag to the lower right. It’s too blurry. Dang it!)

That’s too bad about not getting the artist info on that last one. We’ll try harder next time. It is important to note that most 2d art in public is poorly displayed and/or lit. We’ll get back to that later…

This next one is a good one!

“Labatt’s El Camino Snow Day” 2019. Plastic, steel, rubber, cardboard, and whoop-ass. 2019.

Though the artist is unknown on that last one, we are fairly certain it is a Canadian artist.

“Fake Flip-off Frog.” LMI. Computer laser pens on digital photo. 2019.

Seriously. That is a new low for effort-towards-art-making for LMI. Do better next time.

The next (2) paintings are also unfortunate examples.

These are (2) of (4) paintings on display in the hall of the 36th floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower (one of the Seattle City Light floors). Though SCL works with power… which brings light to around 2 million people in King County, they couldn’t be bothered with lighting these nice paintings properly. Let’s take a look:

“Best Sunny Day.” Margie Livingston. Oil on Canvas. About 42” x 60” (UGH. Poorly lit.)

“Dark with Blue Spotlight.” Margie Livingston. Oil on Canvas. About 42” x 60” (perhaps the title was predicting the shitty lighting job this painting would get from the SCL art hanging dept.)

This next one has natural lighting.

“Skull Fence.” Artist unknown. Spray paint on Fence. .. I don’t know… like 48” x 72”? (Looks like someone went ahead and trespassed.)

More…

“Fabs.” Artist Unknown. Spray paint under an overpass. (Nice shadow, frickin’ truck!)

Our LMI: Seattle Offices have noticed many of these utility boxes around the King County area getting professionally painted and/or decorated. However, we haven’t seen one like this until now…

Utility Box in SoDo District in Seattle, WA. Artist: Mary Iverson (we think). COOL!

Though LMI does not promote competition in the workplace, LMI: Seattle: Public Art Division was going to try their hand in painting one of these public utility boxes by applying to the Ballard Utility Box Beautification Program. However, they missed the deadline and other people won.

Too bad. They probably could’ve done something frickin’ rad… like this:

“Utility Box Beautification Submission.” LMI. 2019. (too bad.)

Too Bad. Oh well.

Let’s do the LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK!

This week’s winner is Uncle Bob.

That’s it. Have a wonderfully creative and friendly week! And, as always, have a LOGGY WEEK!***

*This LB Approved by the LMI Approval Committee of America, Inc, Ltd.
***Legally obligated to state this at the end of every edition of the LLOG BLOG.

LLOG BLOG #35: Circles / February 16, 2019 by Matt Everett

Welcome to LLOG BLOG #35. This week, we focus on circles. Circles, and the shapes that surround circles. And we will throw in some ovals, too. Here we go…

The Top of this Lamb Mug = circle. (just believe us on this one.)

Soft Ball = circle. (This ball was given to LMI 27 years ago and reads, “This ball went over the fence at the Bronx Zoo and a cape buffalo pissed on it. It’s a real ‘keepsake.’”

Wayne Gretzky signed puck = circle. (We really have this at one of our Los Angeles offices. And it’s certified real. Really real.)

Circles are everywhere and all the time! Enjoy them! And, if you see one that’s especially special, take a pic and send it to info@logmanindustries.com and we will get it to our LLOG BLOG READER’S PICTURE SUBMISSIONS DEPT (LBRPSD) for review. It might make it onto the LLOG BLOG! Totally awesome and outrageous!

Then you will be famous.

Speaking of famous… Don’t think for even one minute that we forgot your favorite part of the LLOG BLOG! Don’t you DARE.

Here is your LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK! YES!

This week’s LBROTW is Jason again.

That’s it for now. Have a good time and be nice to people. And, as always, have a LOGGY WEEK!***

*The top of this log is relatively circular.
**This LLOG BLOG is approved and certified by the Logman Industries Approval Committee Intl.
*** We are still legally obligated to say this on every LLOG BLOG Edition.

LLOG BLOG #34: The Birth of the Cool / February 9, 2019 by Matt Everett

February is a GREAT MONTH here at LOGMAN INDUSTRIES INTL! It’s a month of LOVE & BIRTHDAYS! Well, let’s make that the theme of this week’s LLOG BLOG:

“We LOVE your comments”: LLOG BLOG STAFF, 2019. (Artist: LMI. Ink on Paper. 5” x 8” 2019.)

LMI LOVES painting of bubbles? (Artist: Unknown. Paint on Wall. Huge. 2019?)

Who doesn’t LOVE NYC? (Artist: LMI. digital image. 2018)

WOW! That looks just like a high-rise building! (“Log Hotel.” Artist: LMI. Ink on Paper. 5” x 8” 2017.)

Everyone LOVES a good, old fashion throw-back! (Artist: LMI. “Logman #8,750.” Ink on Paper. 5” x 8” 2017.

Many people LOVE Henry Rollins. Photo (MPR Photo/Nate Ryan)

February 13th is HENRY ROLLINS’ birthday! WOW! Happy Birthday HENRY ROLLINS!

“Logman Water Tower” Artist: LMI, digital print, 2018.

Have you ever noticed that water towers kind of look like birthday cakes?

Logman Water Tower Birthday Cake? Artist: LMI. Graphite on Paper. 5” x 8” 2019.

And, finally, here’s the LLOG BLOG READERS’ FAVORITE…

THE LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK!

*drum roll

It’s NATHAN! YES! Congratulations NATHAN for being the LBROTW!

NATHAN = winner! (coincidentally, NATHAN’s birthday is also FEBRUARY 13!)

And many of the LLOG BLOG READERS would be totally mad if we didn’t add the FAMOUS 34 for this week. And OBVIOUSLY it’s this guy:

#34 Walter Payton. Photo: (Ed Wagner Jr. / Tribune File Photo)

Okay, then. Do something nice this week…buy a stranger a cup of coffee or something! And, as always, have a very LOGGY WEEK!*

*LMI still legally obligated to say this.
**This LLOG BLOG is approved and certified by the Logman Industries Approval Committee Intl.

LLOG BLOG #33: Lots of 33s / February 1, 2019 by Matt Everett

WOW! LOGMAN INDUSTRIES: LLOG BLOG PRODUCTION DEPT learned a LOT about the number 33 this week. Here’s what we learned: 1.) it’s magic, and; 2.) there are TONS of top-rated #33s throughout history. Therefore, like history, this week LMI: LBPD will be sprinkling #33s throughout the LLOG BLOG issue. Enjoy.

First up, here’s some local color for you:

Whole place was painted like this. Cool!

LMI should add some of those colors to one of these dang water tower pieces.

Next up, LMI presents: THE LLOG BLOGGER ON THE STREET:

Dude, sorry Jean Making 101 didn’t work out for you. We are all sorry.

Now, a FAMOUS 33:

Next up, THIS PICTURE OF ART:

Phil Collins. Artist: Unknown (or I didn’t write it down.) (oh, Wait! It’s Yury Malkov)

Now, another FAMOUS #33:

Next, LMI presents: ART MOVIES THAT YOU MUST SEE (THAT WE WATCHED THIS WEEK):

This one was really good. (We are not just being a smart ass on this one.)

“The Price of Everything.” (yes, it’s more than $100 bucks.)

Okay, let’s get to the other #33s, as promised:

Next, check out this print which LMI recently received:

“David Bowie, Life on Mars.” 1973 Photo by Mick Rock

WHOA! RAD!

Next: Here is a log smoking:

“Smoking Log.” Artist: LMI. Acrylic on Panel. 16'‘ x 19.” 2017

Last and everybody’s favorite is the LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK!

Here we go! (we did not get permission to use his photo on here, so we will just call him “Scott.”)

Do something nice for someone this week. And please, please, have a LOGGY week!*

This content approved by the LMI Approval Committee of America, INTL.

LLOG BLOG #32: Wrestling with Jake the Snack. / January 27, 2019 by Matt Everett

WELCOME to LLOG BLOG EPISODE 32.

Here at LMI, we pride ourselves on two things: QUALITY and QUANTITY. So, let’s start with the latter and get right into it:

**“Portrait of a Jar of Cilantro as a Young Man.”** Artist: LMI. (I know… so meta.)

“Logman Water Tower #5” (work in progress). Artist: LMI. Oil on Canvas. 30-1/2” x 30-1/2” (Should be completed by 2035).

“Magnolia Water Tower.” Artist: LMI 2019.

Sketch of a Fictional Building. Artist: LMI. 2019.

Gamblin Cerulean Blue: A little less than 48$, but still not cheap. LMI went with the local Daniel Smith.

Here by popular demand is the LLOG BLOG SECTION we like to call, “LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK!”

Congratulations, Jason. You are the LBROTW!

That was nice to award someone with that.

Here are a few more pics:

Okay. That’s enough.

Do something nice for someone this week. And, as always, have a LOGGY WEEK!*

*Still legally obligated to say this.

LLOG BLOG #31: Untittled. / January 20, 2019 by Matt Everett

Happy Mid-January 2019! Here are LOGMAN INDUSTRIES, we are hoping the very best for you and yours for a SUPER-UBER-PRODUCTIVE AND CREATIVE week.

Let’s have a look at what’s going on in the LMI Studios this week:

**Digital Asset Management:** LMI Mainframe Exterior Hard Drives. Protected.

**“The Eye In the Sky, Looking at You.”** Artist: LMI. Actylic on Linen. 20-1/4” x 25-1/2.” This painting looks good outside.

LMI recommends that you go and listen to some songs by the Alan Parson’s Project this week. “Pretty good stuff...” raves Greg Treelog from accounting. That means it must be good.

That reminds us… LMI should do an employee spotlight each week. The LLOG BLOG READERS would surely love that. Stay tuned.

Here are some more images from this week:

**Fun Face** in the Sewing Studio. Photo by: Lilly Everett at http://www.rakeandmake.com/

**Permalba White**. Does anyone use this stuff? We figured we would try it this week.

**Williamsburg Cerullean Blue**. Does anyone use this stuff? It’s 48$ /37ml tube. LMI will NOT have a report on this product next week.

In closing, we would like to present this AMAZINGLY AWESOME LMI LLOG BLOG READER SEND-IN. This is REAL. Really real. We were blown away.

Seriously. Look at that one again!

Many Thanks to our LMI LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK, Michael Clownman. Actually, Let’s make it official! Michael, you are our LMILBROTW!

And, many thanks to all of you! If you have something to send in, please send it to info@logmanindustries.com and we will likely post is for your friends to see here! It will be so cool.

@logmanindustries on the ‘Gram. Hit it.

Have a Loggy Week.*