You Call That Art?
Welcome to my blog,
“I Tried Being Tasteful, But the Strain Was Too Much for Me.”
I give new meaning to the name “Rocky.”
(The blogger also known as TexasTrailerParkTrash)
This year I will turn 66. Lordy. (Is that turn as in “the milk turned bad” or turn as in “the caterpillar turned into a butterfly”? Only time will tell.) Sometimes I feel like I’m 66 going on 13, which can be a good thing when playing with the grandkids, and a bad thing when answering to their parents.
I live in central Texas, surrounded by life-long Republicans and cats.
Let’s just say I have more in common with the cats.
What is and what isn’t art? Beats me. I’ll be posting some of my favorite paper collage ATCs (artist trading cards that measure a wee two and a half inches by three and a half inches) that I’ve created, together with cartoons, paintings, and reflections from that dormant organ called my brain. Enjoy!
Within the ATC Gallery tab, click on individual ATCs to see enlarged views.
Jul 28, 2009 @ 11:49:30
I happened by your website and I LOVE your ATCs. I have a little zine all about ATCs called ATC Quarterly. I’d love to feature you in the mag. Please let me know. Would love to hear from you. If you’d like to see it, go to: http://www.atcquarterly.com
Thanks!
Ronna
editor@atcquarterly.com
Jul 28, 2009 @ 15:19:20
Thank you so much for your very kind comment and invitation! It’s a deal!
Dec 13, 2009 @ 09:06:41
Hey! I love your blog!
It’s witty! Are you on twitter?
Dec 13, 2009 @ 16:39:13
Naquinfam–No, I’m afraid my life is just not exciting enough to warrant being on Twitter. Maybe they could start one for boring people and call it Bitter. Thanks for stopping by!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 00:39:35
Great cartoons!
Dec 17, 2009 @ 00:43:50
Thanks, Ben! Coming from an accomplished cartoonist like yourself, that’s high praise indeed!
Dec 29, 2009 @ 02:55:53
Adorable picture, I am from Southern California myself. Great work !
Dec 29, 2009 @ 04:41:27
Thanks, xqwartist! That was my school picture from back in the Stone Age (1952 or ’53) at Maude Price Elementary in Downey, in So. Cal. I appreciate your kind comment about my ATCs. I especially enjoy doing them because there are no rules apart from their size. Anything goes! Thanks for stopping by.
Jan 17, 2010 @ 02:59:31
Hi! I think I bought one of your art cards.. a frida katlo… a while ago.. I love it… I hope it is yours..
I thought I had lost you..
Jan 17, 2010 @ 03:18:14
How kind of you to remember me, Nancy! I used to sell ATCs on eBay in my store of the same name–TexasTrailerParkTrash–a couple of years ago, until I finally had to close it because of eBay’s unfair policies to their long-time sellers. Frida Katlo was one of my favorites because it was the first one in my series, “Great Cats in Art”, which featured my lovely Himalayan, Neferkitty.
I miss all the great people who visited my store and that’s one of the reasons I started this blog so I could continue to put my art “out there”. I’m so glad you stopped by and glad you found me again!
Oct 06, 2010 @ 15:58:51
I love your site, it’s very entertaining! thanks for visiting my blog, feel free to repost any of my cartoons on your site.
yrs
AMY
http://cancerissofunny.blogspot.com/
Oct 06, 2010 @ 16:51:01
Thank you, Amy! I really loved your cartoons–they were funny and poignant at the same time. I may just take you up on the offer!
Thanks for stopping by–y’all come back anytime!
Nov 29, 2010 @ 23:24:10
I (still!) love your blog. It’s better than ever. thanks!
AMY
Jan 14, 2011 @ 11:43:48
You have a really good blog. I love it!
Jan 14, 2011 @ 11:48:51
Thank you, scriptorobscura! Y’all come back again!
Jan 23, 2011 @ 17:30:28
You are one clever woman with a good sense of humor. Enjoyed your ATCs. Keep it up for sure.
Jan 23, 2011 @ 17:40:21
Thanks, Sharondipity! I appreciate your comments and thanks for stopping by.
Jan 24, 2011 @ 09:28:20
I love you! You give me MUCH needed laughs!!!!! Thanks.
Jan 24, 2011 @ 10:52:29
You’re welcome! Laughs are good—as my mother-in-law used to say, “beats a sharp stick in the eye any day!”
Apr 03, 2011 @ 18:21:45
I’m so glad I found you in the comment section of Mostly Bright Ideas. I’m really enjoying your blog and look forward to reading more.
Apr 03, 2011 @ 19:19:18
Thank you, Margaret! Y’all come back! (Mostly Bright Ideas is one of my favorite blogs, by the way.)
Apr 09, 2011 @ 14:09:31
TTPT,
I’ve combined the Stylish Blogger and Versatile Blogger awards and named you as a recipient. Well, sort of. No pressure, no obligation!
Charles
http://mostlybrightideas.wordpress.com/2011/04/09/somewhat-stylishly-versatile/
Apr 09, 2011 @ 14:42:05
Thank you, Charles–that was very sweet of you!
Apr 12, 2011 @ 08:06:37
I just love your blog. I even have emailed a few to my sister…who, like me, has the sense of the ridiculous.
Today, for the first time, I went and looked at your ATC which are like your blog hilarious and witty. (Being a 10 year ATC veteran myself – I bow to the master!)
Thank for bringing a bit of whimsy in my day!
Apr 12, 2011 @ 10:04:50
Thank you, Bubbles! You are too kind. *blush* And thanks for sending along some posts to your sister!
Apr 29, 2011 @ 02:18:33
I have mentioned you on my blog today. Come check it out!
May 25, 2011 @ 20:45:48
TTPT, My apologies in advance if this is inappropriate. I was looking at your ATC gallery (which is great), and it reminded me of my friend’s art. Her art is different, but it has the same smart/snarky humor. Here’s a link to her website, if you want to have a gander.
http://www.erinsmithart.com/
~ Lenore
May 28, 2011 @ 06:44:41
Hey, I looked at that study you referred to about widening of the pelvis. I hadn’t already seen that online. I’d love to use that as a take off for my next Examiner piece. Is that OK with you?
May 28, 2011 @ 13:27:34
You betcha! Send me a link after you’ve written it. I’d love to see what you have to say.
May 31, 2011 @ 17:35:44
I like your work and am happy to see another blog featuring peoples art. I’ll be back
P.S. 1947 was a great year to be born.
May 31, 2011 @ 18:44:14
Thank you, TBI! I need to get off my duff and do some more. That’s one of my goals for the summer. My 64th birthday is on Friday, so the pressure is on to be as creative as possible before Medicare kicks in.
Thanks for stopping by–y’all come back!
Jul 14, 2011 @ 13:37:45
Wow….always wondered what happened to your Ebay store, I have 8 of your cat ATC’s, and am thrilled that I found your blog today – can’t stop reading your spot on comments out loud, thank you for spreading the truth
Jul 14, 2011 @ 16:36:25
Hi Kim! Sure, I remember you and your generous purchases of the originals of my cat ATCs. How nice of you to find me again and to leave a comment! I had to close my eBay store because of their numbskull policy of soaking the store owners with fee hikes every six months. I hated to do it, but I was losing money just keeping the store open. Doing this blog has been just as much fun, though. Glad you stopped by—y’all come back!
Aug 15, 2011 @ 18:10:25
you are hilarious!
Aug 24, 2011 @ 21:56:53
I LOVE your ATCs! They’re fantastic! So glad I was introduced to your blog by Val!
Aug 24, 2011 @ 22:07:32
Glad you liked them! Val was very sweet to mention me on her blog. Y’all come back!
Dec 10, 2011 @ 00:20:58
We are in the same position as you with an aged Mother/mother in law. Your very funny anecdotes ring bells for us .Keep them coming.Kay and Steve New Zealand.