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Monthly Archives: November 2011
A Failure of Sorts
We all have setbacks and failures of sorts. I had one this last weekend. Friday and Saturday was the National BBQ Cup in Cumming, Georgia. I had read about it on a website advertising festivals in the Southeast. They said it … Continue reading
Posted in art festivals
Tagged cumming, failure, lessons learned, National BBQ Cup, soot
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My First Interview
Here is a transcript of an interview with me conducted by Ashley from a Fayette County Highschool newspaper. This was my first interview. Thanks, Ashley —————————- Ashley: How did you come up with the name Black Cat Tips? What does it mean? … Continue reading
Posted in interview
Tagged bears, blackcattips, brooks, fayette county, interview, kyle brooks, q and a
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BeltLine Bears and Atlanta Progressive School
Yesterday was a couple of firsts for me; first Sharpie Slam drawing competition and first time speaking to school children. I was asked to visit Atlanta Progressive School and talk to the children about The BeltLine Bears. I had questions … Continue reading
Posted in current events, the beltline bears
Tagged atlanta beltline, Atlanta Progressive School, bears, blackcattips, painting
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Sharpie Slam Atlanta
Last night was the Sharpie Slam Atlanta. It was put on by Red Bull, Sweetwater 420, Creative Loafing, Digital Atlanta and Sharpie. They had a DJ and lights and music and talking and mingling and drinks and so forth. It … Continue reading
Posted in sharpie slam
Tagged atlanta, blackcattips, creative loafing, kwanza hall, kyle brooks, sharpie, sharpie slam, sound table
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Pop Up Party Atlanta
I was asked to be a part of Pop Up Party Atlanta. It is a charity benefit for a worthwhile cause. It will be the evening of November 15th. The location will be near Chastain Park in Atlanta. I will be … Continue reading
The Day After (Chomp And Stomp)
The Chomp and Stomp started off slow and cold and windy. Soon it turned into a nice fall afternoon. I sold some art and had some good times talking to friends. Today I was tired. I wrote this down… freezer … Continue reading
Posted in art festivals
Tagged blackcattips, cabbagetown, chomp and stomp, kyle brooks, the day after
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Bear Heads
I did it. I made them. If anyone asks I am the one in charge. I have been making bear heads on cardboard and putting them around Atlanta and the North Georgia area. I make them on wood or cardboard. … Continue reading
Posted in bear heads, bears
Tagged atlanta, bear, bear faces, bear heads, brooks, cardboard bears, poles, stencil bear, street art
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One Year Ago
A year ago this weekend, I sold art to the public for the first time. I stood in front of a boarded up building on Memorial Drive. I put all my paintings along the building. I sold art for 2 … Continue reading