Chris Simonite's Cubo-Weirdism Blog! A Blog about Chris Simonite's Art by Chris Simonite. Who the Hell else?

If you look at my website, you'll notice that there is now a menu item entitled: "Get Updates." It used to say "Newsletter," but I changed it to better reflect what it is. And weekly (well, almost weekly) updates on my latest works is mostly what it is. On occasion it will actually contain some news, such as gallery shows. But most of the time if you sign up, you'll see my new work before my social media followers see it. 

One reason I say that it's almost weekly, is that on occasion I forget to send it. I think that's only happened once. Or as in last week, I'm pretty sure there was a glitch. The newsletter I wrote just didn't send. I could have sworn I had received it (yes, I'm subscribed!), but all I had in my own inbox were test emails that I send out before the real deal. Goes to show, I have to be more careful in the future.

Anyway, I thought I'd just go ahead and post that "Get Updates" email here so that non subscribers can get a look at what to expect if they subscribe. You can also look at the archives here. 

Obviously, because of the glitch, my subscribers will not see these two paintings before my social media followers. My apologies to any subscribers. Here is last week's newsletter. I guess I should say here is last week's "Get Updates" email. And yes it does make me want french fried potaters and mustard–okay, ketchup. Mustard on fries? Hard no!

^{Some Folks Call it a Sling Blade, 14" x 11", oil on canvas, 2023. Available.}

This week I thought I'd remind you of the fantastic movie Sling Blade. If you got the reference in the subject line, I'm sure you already knew I was going to do that. If not, might I suggest you watch it as soon as you can? Then you can send me a message to tell me if you love it as much as I do!

If you're not familiar with Sling Blade, it was was written by, directed and starred Billy Bob Thornton. He plays an intellectually challenged guy named Karl Childers who is released from an institution and befriends a young boy and his mother.

I won't tell you any more than that, except to say that John Ritter and Dwight Yoakum are also excellent in it. Anyway, I can't say enough good about it. I'm hoping there is a streaming service that carries it. It's been a while since I saw it and it's high time for a re-watch.

If you have seen the movie, you'll know what a great character Karl Childers was and what a memorable look and voice he had. I did my best to capture it in the Cubo-Weirdist interpretation above. Check out my Instagram next week (it'll be this week now) for some reels where I'll do my best impersonations of Karl!

In the meantime, you're probably aware that I occasionally paint portraits of made-up characters. Below is one of my latest. Any suggestions for a title for her?

Both of these paintings are available. You can find me here or on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like to purchase either of them.

Untitled (Female Face), 10" x 8", oil on canvas, 2023. Available.