LLOG BLOG #46: Spring Cleaning / March 31, 2020 by Matt Everett

Welcome back to the LLOG BLOG. (Please note that we are not using adjectives like “World-reknown” or '“Industry-leading” anymore.)

Anyway, this week, while we have the time, we are looking to clean up our work spaces (both physical and mental). As you may know, all LOGMAN INDUSTRIES Creative Rooms are required to use cork-board vision boards at all offices around the world. (See sample below). We have requested that all of these VB’s (as they are called in the office…cool, huh?) get completely cleared as we prepare for a new line of work and product for the post-COVID-19 world.

Here is an example of one of our VB-19s:

Vision Board 2019: LMI Creative Team Office: Regina, Saskatchewan.

So… We had our many offices send in their some of their favorite VB items from over the past few years.

Oh cool! Here’s one just in from the northeast:

This is a postcard from the Ogunquit Museum of Art permanent Collection. It is of the painting by Henry Strater (1896-1987), *Profile of Hemingway*, 1922 Oil on board. NOOICE!

NOOICE! Here’s a cool one sent in from one of our west coast offices:

Post card from the Winston Wachter Mayer Fine Art Gallery, New York, NY, of John Bowman’s painting *Plenty,* oil on canvas 2004. Opening Wednesday March 31, 2004 6-8pm. (I think we missed this one)

Nice cake! We will archive that one in the LMI Archival Vaults in… (we cannot disclose that location).

Here’s one from our LMI: Rock City Creative Dept in Cleveland, OH:

*Emergency Mustache.* (Because you never know.)

Here’s one from our LMI: Creativity In Sports Program Dept in Fort Collins, CO:

I think that one is an inside joke or something. That one will NOT likely be sent to the LMI Archival Vaults.

Oh, here’s another post card of a Strater painting of Hemingway from that Ogunquit Museum:

“*Ernest Hemingway (‘Boxer Portrait’*)” 1922 Henry Strater.

BTW: That museum is pretty cool. It’s right on the water and has a wide variety of art, the most interesting of which is, of course, the paintings. Go check it out sometime! The Ogunquit Museum of Art

Anyway, here’s a small snap shot of a large painting that’s been on one VB for over 10 years! (LMI: Arts and Logistics Dept: Hollywood, FL)

Photograph of “*Bad Idea,*” by M. Everett, oil on canvas, ca. 2005.

This one, too, has been on an LMI VB for far too long (LMI: Creative Devs: Hollywood, CA)

*“Lon Cheney, Jr. as the Wolf Man”…* A post card of a postage stamp?

Okay, Let’s allow the LLOG BLOG Committee to take a break from all of that VB stuff. Let’s go to our new LLOG BLOG READER FAVORITE… The ARTISTS OF THE WEEK!

First one, He’s an oldie (1445-1510) from an old country… He’s mainly known for such hits as, “The Birth of Venus” and “Venus and Mars” (look ‘em up) and also wore funny hats! Well boys may be from Mars and girls from Venus, but this dude hails from the boot shaped peninsula (?) we call ITALY… Yes, you guessed it… its SANDRO BOTTICELLI ! BOOOOOOM!

“Damn it, Debbie! You spilled the cigars again!”

That snip is from the larger 1483 tempura work called, “The Story of Natagio degli Onesti: Scene 3: The Banquet in the Pinewoods.” Well, if I knew it was going to be this kind of banquet, I’d a…. Never mind.

LMI: Artists of the Week Intermission:

Here’s a sneak peak at some new work coming out our LMI: Artistic Development and Innovation Dept: Napoli, IT:

… Stay tuned to LLOG BLOG for more from the LMI:AD&I next week, if you are wondering what it will be.

Back to LMI: ARTISTS OF THE WEEK:

The second LMI:AotW is a contemporary artist from Idaho and his name is Carl Grammer:

Stay tuned next week for more LMI ARTISTS OF THE WEEK!

And if you have any recommendations, please email them to info@logmanindustries.com. You/your recco could be featured in the world-read LLOG BLOG!

Speaking of sending things into LMI via info@logmanindustries.com, We may have to start a segment called “Corona Quarantine Corner!” How are you holding up in your house? Send us an email, message, pic, whatever… Just let us know how you are! And you could be featured on the #1 art news online magazine LLOG BLOG!

Anyway, here it is… the hands-down READERS’ FAVORITE:

THE LLOG BLOG READER SEND-IN OF THE WEEK!

Here’s one from the frosty arctic state of Colorado, where these unnamed young gentlemen have been forced to fight for their food. Sad… but hugely entertaining.

That was cool!

Last section of LLOG BLOG this week was “recommended” by our LMI: HR Dept: Fargo, ND… it is ….. (drum roll)…

The LMI employee of the week. boom.

It’s Dan Cleveland, LMI: HR Dept.

Okay, that’s it! Be nice to people (over text, Zoom and Skype, hopefully), be safe and have a LOGGY WEEK!*

*LMI HR Dept requires us to say this every week.

LLOG BLOG #45: The Shot Heard Nowhere Around the World: Ch-ch-ch-Changes. / December 1, 2019 by Matt Everett

Hello and Welcome back to another SHOCKING issue of the WORLD-RENOWNED LLOG BLOG!

As responsible providers of cutting-edge fine art/culture news, we want to start this issue with a letter from the editor, regarding rumors about LMI and their artistic direction for 2020 which have been circulating industry-wide for over 5 days now. Here is said letter:

Short and to the point. That’s why we hired an LMI Editor.

Yes, the rumors are indeed true. LMI will be closing most of their international offices, firing everyone except for their TOP-RATED, GRADE A, SUPER-CHARGED CREATIVE TEAM, moving all production to one location, (probably in Seattle, WA) and ceasing all production of LOG-BASED ARTWORK for at least 365 days (1 year).

However, before we get into the details, let’s revisit the title of this issue of the LLOG BLOG momentarily:

Anyways, until 1/1/2020, we will be using the LLOG BLOG to highlight some of the best of log-based artwork through the years. Like this exploding log:

Oh, don’t be sad, little buddies,

…LMI will be very active with another project, which you… YES YOU… can help out with. (Read more below for the details).

Here’s another great one… a MOON BOOT Log Guy:

Oh, and remember some of the failed marketing/design projects like this one for OLD DOG SK8S?

This one illustrates what it would look like on the actual skate board. All that engineering, designing, artistry for NOTHING.

Thanks again OLD DOG SK8S. We intend to thank more companies in the future. Stay tuned for that.

Here is another blast from the past… a random TOAST DUDE:

Oh, and remember the plans to do a full campaign of LURKING LOGS?

And what about those rainbow bush thingies?

So… what will LMI do then in 2020. LMI intends to do a year (or more) of portraiture. We will have our team of artist focus solely on the art of painting portraits… people, dogs, cats, whatever.

Here’s how you can help if you care to…. send a PICTURE OF YOUR SUBJECT (you, your partner, your cat, local postal worker, whatever) to info@logmanindustries.com. We may use your image as we work through thousands of paintings in 2020.

Try to take it like this… Plain background, head and shoulders.

We have already received a few… surprise, surprise… OZZY didn’t follow the rules (look at the backgraound).

And, LLOG BLOG will continue to report weekly on top-rated fine art/culture news… and will be adding in a new TOP 10 THINGS section, where the remaining employees at LMI will list the best things. You as reader will have the opportunity every week to write in and give your opinion on these TOP 10 THINGS.

Next week, we will do the best HOLIDAY ALBUMS! Stay tuned!

That’s it. Have fun, be nice to people and have a LOGGY WEEK!

LLOG BLOG #44: THE BIG RE-BOOT / November 24, 2019 by Matt Everett

WELCOME BACK TO THE LLOG BLOG! The 8-10 month hiatus the LMI Team has been on is now over and it’s back to business as usual.

Let’s use this issue of the WORLD FAMOUS LLOG BLOG to catch you up on what’s been happening at the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES headquarters and auxiliary offices around the world.

First, from our Cleveland office:

Turns out it’s NOT spelled like the band for this clue.

Here is the latest from our LMI Commercial Offices in Seattle, WA:

Illustration of a “Hopsquatch” (Thanks to Lilly for coining that one) for a new NW beer. More details later.

LMI Archives (Denver CO) dug up this little 1995 gem…

Found in a relative’s garage. WOW. Thing is like 6’ tall. So….grunge.

Meanwhile, LMI Food Division: Denver CO was busy trying out the local foods:

Break time! Let’s look at this picture of a cat!

LMI Hanging Out Division: (Paris, FR) was working on these new ways of hanging out:

Horsing around. OMFGLMAO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

There was a great LMI Art Show at the Victory (Seattle, WA) in September:

Night time in water tower land. (unfinished)

Here’s the last picture:

Have a great week. Be nice to people.

( oh, And LMI is no longer required to say “have a Loggy Week.” This is a new day for LMI. We intend to enjoy it.)

LLOG BLOG #43: Don't ask me, I don't know. / April 22, 2019 by Matt Everett

This week’s episode of the LLOG BLOG: Arts and Culture Digital Magazine focuses on yet another investigation into what art is. This week, we ask you… the cultured LLOG BLOG READER… the age-old and still-yet-to-be-definitively-answered question, “is this art?” Let’s have a look…

Satan-y Mouse. (probably art.) Artist Unknown

Cloud paintings. (Oh these are DEFINITELY art! and GOOD ART at that.)
(Paintings by LMI)

Dumpster Painting. Artist Unknown. (We’re not sure on this one.)

Is this art? Is this the Alice in Chains singer, Layne Staley?
(Artist: Desmond Hansen Art. This artist is hitting a bunch of the utility boxes the King County area.)

We don’t know who the frick this is. (Artist: Joe Nix (we think)).

This is the only dumpster in Seattle without “art” on it. Unfortunately, it’s broken.

Is this drawn-on photo a piece of art? Yes, it is. (Art by LMI)

Is that art? (it does look pretty cool. The shades of green are interesting.)

Is this pic of a bath mat and a wall art? If you think so, we will sell you a print right now. 5$. (Photo by LMI)

There’s a LOT of good art in this place!

Send your comments into LMI to continue the discussion. If you have pics of “Art,” that you would like to share with LMI and the LLOG BLOG READING COMMUNITY, please send those into info@logmanindustries.com.

Oh! LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK is this guy:

We think his name is Dan. He was frozen in carbonite some years ago. And then painted, apparently.
Dan is the winner.

We will get back to Serious LBROTW next week when the readers send in more photos! Until then, enjoy!

Oh, and do something nice for somebody this week!

Oh, and have a Loggy Week!*

This episode of the Arts and Cultures Discovery Magazine is APPROVED by the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES APPROVAL COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAS, Intl, Ltd, LLC.

*Still legally obligated.

LLOG BLOG #42.5: ART SHOW AT STATIX! / April 22, 2019 by Matt Everett

This half-episode of the internationally acclaimed LLOG BLOG serves as a reminder to get to Seattle and get to this cool place, Statix, before the end of the month. There’s some great art there… much of which is still available for sale! Here are a few pics about the show:

TACO MAN! (This is not at the gallery, nor does it have anything to do with the art show. It’s just really cool.)

There are still a few of the LMI paintings available. (4) to be precise…

Two gallery patrons choosing their favorites. You can too!

Okay, that is all. Again, get down to STATIX and check out that art work before the end of the month. You won’t be sorry. We guarantee it!

There will be a regular issue of the the LLOG BLOG coming at ‘cha probably tomorrow night. Stay tuned and keep is LOGGY!*

This classic episode of the international arts & culture guide has been approved by the LOGMAN INDUSTRIES APPROVAL COMMITTEE Intl, Ltd,

*Still legally obligated to say it.

LLOG BLOG #42: The Things We See / April 18, 2019 by Matt Everett

Welcome back to the LLOG BLOG! Sorry, we’ve been on a serious vacation, company wide. However, the LLOG BLOG: DEPT OF REPORTING ON ARTS AND CULTURE are on the horse and running. Or.. in the car and driving. Or… another metaphor… They’re just getting shit done. OKAY?

This week’s issue is titled “The Things We See.” Well, let’s have a look:

Cool Tag. (We should’ve saved this one for the “Yellow” issue.

Sweet jewelry shop. Every Kiss begins with “Bich, Keiu!”

Art Gallery at Statix. Great place, great people, GREAT art!

Another Utility box. Hmm. This one is actually pretty good. (artist unknown).

Fun with spray paint at the park. Kids… what are you going to do? (*NOTE: LMI did not do this to the local park. Not only is LMI not in the business of un-licensed public art, but also wouldn’t choose this message if they were.)

Cat jacket by Giorgio Armani. beautiful!

Frog thinger on the side of a building from a moving vehicle.

What’s up Doc! OMG LMFAO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

The LMI: Dept of Jokery and Tom Foolery really outdid themselves on that last one.

Well, that’s all for this week. No Llog Blog Reader of the Week this week.

All the same, do something GREAT this week and have a very…

..LOGGY…

…Week!*

This LLOG BLOG post is APPROVED by the Logman Industries Approval Committee for the Arts and Culture of America and Beyond, LLC, Ltd, Intl.

*Still legally obligated to say this. Every week. Every Issue.

LLOG BLOG #41: Showing Art Work = Radical / March 31, 2019 by Matt Everett

This week, the LLOG BLOG takes a deep dive on showing artwork. Let’s have a close look on what’s showing this week:

What would LOGMAN INDUSTRIES: DEPARTMENT OF ART, CULTURE AND CREATIVE make for a show of this caliber?

“Logman Sci-Fi: Fogged.” LMI, 2019. Acrylic on Panel.

“Logman Sci-Fi: Starry.” LMI, 2019. Acrylic on Panel.

“Logman Sci-Fi: Beep.” LMI, 2019. Acrylic on Panel. ~10” x 8.”

“Logman Sci-Fi: Meteor Shower.” LMI, 2019. Acrylic on Panel. ~10” x 8.”

Always make it easy to display. (tape on a wall hook!)

Check in next week for a full report from the opening. It should be a real EVENT!

Oh shoot!! The LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK! We almost forgot.

It’s Sean Connery.

Keep it Rad. Do something nice for someone. And, as always, Have a LOGGY WEEK.*

This article from approved by the LOGMAN CULTURAL ART COMMISSION OF APPROVALS OF AMERICA, LLC, INTL, LTD.

*still legally obligated to say this every week.

LOGMAN INDUSTRIES BONUS PIC OF THE WEEK!

LLOG BLOG #40: The Friendly Blue Skies. / March 28, 2019 by Matt Everett

LOGMAN INDUSTRIES: LLOG BLOG DIVISION made a pledge to it’s readers at the beginning of 2019 to post at least once per week for all of 2019. Well, this week we are playing catch-up… Enjoy this BLUE-THEMED episode!

The Edge of a stack of plywood. (OSB, actually, but you probably already know that and have already emailed us rudely about the mistake.)

Doesn’t that water tower in the back ground look like a UFO or something?

Another cloud painting by LMI. (2016). (bad pic)

Yet another water tower. (note: blue, blue sky in the background!)

This is one of the best podcasts we here at LMI have ever listened to. Tyler Mahan Coe (@tylermahancoe) sits firmly on the level of Dan Carlin… and even Howard Zinn, in our history book! Check it out and tell a friend!

Okay, this one is just lazy. but it is blue.

That’s is enough for this week. LMI aims to get back on track next week.

OH WAIT! We cannot forget about the LLOG BLOG READER OF THE WEEK again! (sorry about last week!) (Hey, “sorry about last week” is actually a good name for an episode of this online art magazine! Stay tunes.)

This week’s LBROTW is ….

Drum roll…

AUNT JOANNE! (confetti and popping sounds!)