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Alastair Tattersall  

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  • Digital Artist
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  • Deviant since Sep 12, 2006, 4:36 PM
  • Subscribed until Jan 13, 2009, 7:42 PM
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What's Inside?

Journal Entry: Wed Apr 30, 2008, 12:57 AM
  • Mood: Devious
  • Listening to: Prometheus, 1200 Mics, Shpongle, Eat Static
  • Reading: Panzerkrieg - P. McCarthy & M. Syron
  • Watching: Transformers, Iron Giant, NASCAR
  • Playing: Forza 2
  • Eating: Burgers
  • Drinking: Liquor
Consistent inconsistency mostly.

Does my heart break when I see people in Haiti having to eat dried mudcakes to stave off hunger while the 'developed' world turns its crops to bio-fuels? Of course it does.

Does driving a V8 and leaving my computer on just in case I might want to use it make me feel guilty? Not really.

Uneducated, pro-nazi idiots make the hair on the back of my neck stand up on end but I've voraciously read anything I can get my hands on about the Waffen SS since I was a kid. Hypocrisy? Yeah, probably.

Was the Holocaust a shameful fact? Surely was. Does it give Israel the right to treat the Palestinians the same way? Hell no.

I believe in peace for all, but hope for armageddon. A twisted son of Nihil.

Am I a 9/11 conspiracy theorist? Nope. Would I put it past the Bush regime to try something like that? I reckon they'd try anything.

Do I believe in god? No, never have. Do I believe in the eternal soul and spirituality? Most assuredly yes. I know I have a soul. I call it something else, but that's what it is.

Do I believe aliens are among us? Sorry, bud. Nope to that one. Do I believe in life on other planets? How could I not? I know I look at the stars and hope.

Am I on drugs? Not anymore, but I stand by anybody's right to get fucked up on whatever they want.

Do I believe in equality? Uh huh, with all my heart. Do I still objectify a beautiful woman? Yep, guilty on that one.



Where am I going with this rambling crap? Nowhere really. I'm pretty happy with my consistent inconsistency. It allows me to blithely submit two opposing works like


IT WOULD BE A SMALL WORLD



and



BLINDED BY THE SON



without feeling too bad about it.

It does leave me feeling somewhat disconnected from my ideal of what being an artist is, but I struggle with calling myself that anyway.













Devious Information

  • Current Residence: New Zealand
  • Favourite artist: Brom, Bill Sienkiewicz, Adam Hughes, Dave McKean
  • Favourite poet or writer: Antony Beevor
  • Favourite photographer: Trevor Read, Robert Capa
  • Favourite gaming platform: Ford Falcon BF XR8 in Silhouette
  • Favourite cartoon character: Bill O'Reilly
  • Personal Quote: NEVER underestimate my ability to do something stupid.
  • Tools of the Trade: Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign

Devious Comments

=peggymintun:iconpeggymintun: 14 hours 53 minutes ago
Hello. Thanks for the favs.

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:new: Abstract art club: *4bstr4ct4rt
~jillebeancolbert:iconjillebeancolbert: 2 days 16 hours ago
aw thanks you so much!

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well, the dark side may have cookies......but i have brownies!!!!
*abatnz:iconabatnz: 2 days 16 hours ago
Ha, ha. No worries. I've done the add now I've looked through your gallery. Love your crazy, abstract insights!
~jillebeancolbert:iconjillebeancolbert: 2 days 16 hours ago
ack! i meant the fav!

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well, the dark side may have cookies......but i have brownies!!!!
~jillebeancolbert:iconjillebeancolbert: 2 days 17 hours ago
thank you so much for the add!
:glomp:

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well, the dark side may have cookies......but i have brownies!!!!
*abatnz:iconabatnz: 2 days 18 hours ago
No probs at all Donna. Love good kiwi art. It seems easier to get into the flow of what you know I guess.

Take care.
~donnalorelei:icondonnalorelei: 3 days 1 hour ago
:couch: :coffeecup: :toast: here's to kiwi art :-) and thank you very much for your comments and :+fav:s on my work, tis all really appreciated

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Apophysis [link]
FractalDreams [link]
*abatnz:iconabatnz: 3 days 17 hours ago
Haven't listened to the radio for years!

Did you get the Altezza? Go alright?
~missfab:iconmissfab: 3 days 19 hours ago
Nah havent heard of them - I've mainly been listening to CDs these days, don't even turn the radio on, and my new car's got a bloody Jappa radio so I can only listen to 90FM ! Not really my cup of tea, but I know all the songs LOL!
*abatnz:iconabatnz: 4 days 14 hours ago
Cheers - ditto.
*abatnz:iconabatnz: 4 days 14 hours ago
Weather's shit innit? Feels like snow.

Been listening hard out to a band called Prometheus. Heard of them? Benji Vaughan from Younger Brother.
=rinkart:iconrinkart: 6 days 15 hours ago
thansk for taking the time to stop by add me as a friend and pop a few artworks in your favs.

And totally understand about the New Zealand scenic thing...

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*Oh Frabjous day Kaloo Kalay* he chortled in his joy.
Lewis Caroll
=amyhooton:iconamyhooton: May 2, 2008, 3:05:25 AM
:icongrinclub:

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Buy my prints --> [link]

:sun::sun::sun:

Join the New Abstract Art club --> *4bstr4ct4rt
~missfab:iconmissfab: May 1, 2008, 3:52:30 AM
I need some new music! Been listening to the old school stuff - Metallica, Tool, Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam etc ...the stroller would be cool - we've got one on loan, so no major, but would be really good to have a catch up!
*estal:iconestal: Apr 30, 2008, 5:29:08 PM
Wow, thanks for all the favs! :horns: You have an awesome gallery :nod: :headbang:


:meditate:

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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
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*abatnz:iconabatnz: Apr 30, 2008, 1:53:43 AM
My pleasure. Glad you like the works.
Dig your artworks - what do they say about the eyes being the window to the soul.


Take care.
*abatnz:iconabatnz: Apr 30, 2008, 1:52:48 AM
No problems Amy. Love the new Giraffe pic. Too cool.
~0Ygriega0:icon0Ygriega0: Apr 29, 2008, 9:54:19 PM Mood: Joy
hi there!! thanks so much for your comments and your faves! you made my day, that's for sure!
you have an amazing gallery, your works are outstanding!!

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... The screaming of silence ...
*abatnz:iconabatnz: Apr 29, 2008, 7:16:24 PM
Getting there! I'm uploading some of my favourites in the full view rather than just the detail shots. Thanks for that.
*abatnz:iconabatnz: Apr 29, 2008, 5:48:49 PM
I'm with that! Totally lifechanging little buggers. I'm applying for jobs right now, but NOT anywhere near graphic design. I'm totally burned out on that shit. Just want a little part time thing to keep me socially connected and keep doing my art. Still want that stroller - might even take a trip down your way this weekend. Got heaps of new music for ya too.
=amyhooton:iconamyhooton: Apr 29, 2008, 9:48:20 AM
:wave: thanks for the faves! :heart:

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Buy my prints --> [link]

:sun::sun::sun:

Join the New Abstract Art club --> *4bstr4ct4rt
~missfab:iconmissfab: Apr 28, 2008, 1:42:25 PM
We're good. I'm loving it - I never realised how rewarding children could be! Yep she's due September, I think she's taking leave. I'm due back December - and even though I'm flat broke - I don't wanna go back!
=suedollin:iconsuedollin: Apr 27, 2008, 5:33:10 PM
Hi Alastair, glad you are back here on dA.
I like how you've organised your gallery. Still think there are scraps that ought to be in the main gallery.;p

Keep up the great work.
*abatnz:iconabatnz: Apr 27, 2008, 5:24:37 PM
Hi Sue - no probs. Just doing some catchup work. Love your textile stuff. Truly inspirational.