Pat Moriarity 'n' Stuff

WWW.PatMoriarity.com

2011-10-18T13:47:00.000-07:00

My website has gotten a facelift. Check it out and contact me for creative antics!

Geeks Grade McGinn

2011-01-08T14:13:00.000-08:00

Social commentary for the SEATTLE WEEKLY. Four cartoonists were asked to access the first year of Seattle's new Mayor, Mike McGinn.

A Tribute to BAD LYRICS

2010-09-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

“Pat Moriarity put this together; I only mastered it... but while doing so I slowly came to the realization that this is the GREATEST RECORD EVER MADE BY HUMANS.”--- NIRVANA Producer Jack Endino

Here it is! It's my TRIBUTE TO BAD LYRICS.
22 artists, 22 cover songs, with a 16 page comic booklet.

The simple premise- I found the worst lyrics I could find (mostly song poems and really old recordings) and talked friends into doing a straight faced, heartfelt rendition of each one. It's a masterpiece! It was mastered by JACK ENDINO (He recorded and produced the first Nirvana album BLEACH).

I brainstormed this low budget project myself. I made a limited edition of 500, and they are signed and numbered. It features brand new recordings by the legendary BUZZY LINHART, Seattle's BOSS MARTIANS, DANIEL DAVIES (son of Kinks Dave Davies), CHARLIE BURTON and others for a total of 21 tracks. Musician ANDREW CROWLEY (Fat Tuesday, Ear Illusion Music) not only contributed a track, but composed and played the music of the spoken word pieces, including a track spoken by DAVID GREENBERGER of DUPLEX PLANET!!

HOW DO I ORDER THE THING????

The quickest way to get one is to pay 15 bucks (shipping included, unless you are not in the USA) using PAYPAL, to the email address cartoondepot@earthlink.net, which is my account. The slowest way to get one is to send 15 bucks (check, money order, whatever) via the U.S. post office. Write me an email with your order and address, and I'll fill you in on where to mail your payment. Again, my email address is cartoondepot@earthlink.net

If you are ordering from outside of the U.S., contact me and I'll calculate the shipping price to wherever you are.

This was a real D.I.Y. Andy Crowley did so much to help me I made it an EAR ILLUSION Music project. I drew and lettered everything, the booklets were handmade by mini comix guru MICHAEL DOWERS (Brownfield Press), and the cardboard covers were screened by NW rock poster maker GABRIEL LEE (Gryphon Graphics). The covers are black and silver on cardboard.

Not included are the original recordings that this tribute is based on. Most of those originals can be found and downloaded for free, available on the WFMU website. Just search the blog at http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/mp3s/

For more information, contact me at cartoondepot@earthlink.net (Please put BAD LYRICS in the subject line)
P.S.- I am the only place in which to acquire this timeless classic!

Some unsolicited testimonials:

“I listened to the "Bad Lyrics" CD, and it is really an amazing artifact. Some of the treatments are absolutely brilliant. If I were still reviewing albums for some publication, I'd report "This is a veritable Watts Tower of lyrics and musicality!" or "This proves that excrement is composed of the same materials as the finest feast anyone has ever savored."---satisfied customer in Washington

“I slipped a few tracks onto my wife’s ipod playlist without her knowing. She came back from work that day feeling confused, disturbed, and musically violated. Yeah it was awesome.”---amused husband in Iowa

“My personal favorites are Daniel Davies (Dave Davies' son) covering the infamous song-poem "Gymanasium Girl" as an aching Jeff Buckley-esque song of longing, and Tim Gazaway turning Rodd Keith's "Space" into a 100% convincing piece of Southern-fried boogie rock. It's a great package, and totally worth your $$.”---song poem enthusiast in Minnesota

“ I just got the CD yesterday...I almost got pulled over by a cop cuz I was laughing so loud, he thought I was on a cel phone...I was listening to "Radio Heaven"...Pat, it's a masterpiece of collecting and production!!”---Mary in Encinitas

COUNTERCULTURE COMIX: A 30-YEAR SURVEY OF SEATTLE ALTERNATIVE CARTOONISTS

2010-09-01T21:34:00.000-07:00

This retrospective at Seattle Center's Bumbershoot (Sept 3rd- 6th) examines the Northwest's legacy as the birthplace of alternative comics (aka comix). Beginning with the work of Lynda Barry circa 1980, and running through today, the emphasis is on the role of comix in Seattle's youth movement of the '90s that went on to influence global popular culture. Curated by Larry Reid in conjunction with Fantagraphics Books, this exhibit features original artwork on display together with demonstrations by Friends of the Nib and Bureau of Drawers, as well as screenings of Hooked on Comix. Artists include Lynda Barry, Charles Burns, Peter Bagge, Jim Woodring, Ellen Forney, PAT MORIARITY, Mark Zingarelli, Roberta Gregory, Megan Kelso, Jim Blanchard, David Lasky, Justin Hampton, Ted Jouflas, and others. Curated by Larry Reid in association with Fantagraphics Books.

EVERY DAY IS LIKE SUNDAY Magazine: Moriarity cover and interview

2010-07-13T13:12:00.001-07:00

This time you get the French megazine with a CD (either Australian punk rocker SIMON CHAINSAW or high-school 90s punk pop band SLEECH)! Nasty Samy's zine's content is described as horror culture, good music and teenage craziness. A good way to sum things up!
Interesting interviews with American punk rock'n'roller Scott "Deluxe" Drake, French zine editor and US teenage culture lover Mickson, American punk rock artist PAT MORIARITY and French regional humourist Morteau Morille are all in depth discussions, be sure that you won't find any boring band promo interview in Every Day Is Like Sunday!
The album, book and movie reviews are also always interesting to read as Sam often likes to include part of his life experiences into them.
It goes without saying that you'll be able to read Sam's tribute to Ronnie James Dio in this issue. A sincere and moving article about the greatest small man ever! Be aware that Sam has a DIO tattoo on his arm!
From Henry Rollins to the one and only Jean-Pierre Mocky (French movie director), from Saved By The Bell to CANNIBAL CORPSE and from IRON MAIDEN to Nick Cave, it's all in Every Day Is Like Sunday! You'll even find a few gig reports (Michael Monroe, Marky Ramone, RHINO BUCKET, WASP, etc.) written by me (remember the zine is in French though!)
Sam is leaving to the promised land (The Unites States) next month for half a year so enjoy reading this issue!

R.I.P. Harvey Pekar

2010-07-13T10:13:00.000-07:00

Harvey Pekar wrote the first story of my first comic book and helped me get started as a cartoonist, and for that I'll be eternally grateful. He saw something in me that almost no one else did, considering that I had hardly been published anywhere at the time. I wasn't a regular AMERICAN SPLENDOR artist, but the last thing I did with Pekar was doing a chapter with him on a graphic novel adaptation of Studs Terkel's WORKING. I liked Harvey's handwritten (and at times barely readable) breakdowns, along with his stick figure scrawls. His seemingly simple directions and suggestions were simultaneously spare and profound.

I had a nice conversation with Harvey the last time he was in Seattle. After reading his obit, it reminds me of how my dad died. He was also found between his bed and a dresser. Harvey Pekar sported a gruff exterior that masked a kind and generous soul.

Words from Pat

2010-04-08T23:58:00.000-07:00

Here is a new interview.

Look Ma! I'm in a coloring book!

2010-01-18T21:23:00.000-08:00

Color Ink Book Volume Six!!!!
The wait is over volume six is here! Featuring three show stopping covers the street cover artwork is by Ron English and two semi secret covers done by El Gato Chimney and Jeff Lamm. This volume features El Gato Chimney, Andrew Council, Project Detonate, Ron English, Vassilis Gogtzilas, Chuck Harrison, Jeff Lamm, Pat Moriarity, Kool Skull, McFaul Studio, Jon Vermilyea and Ben Walker.
Yet another Brothers Washburn Production!!!!!
The six volume of the color optional, DIY art periodical.
Color Ink Book is a black and white art periodical, which is published in limited quantities quarterly; showcasing the both, established artists as well as fresh faces. The volumes are printed on 60 lb Endurance Vellum Offset Book paper, to offer the reader the option to color the work showcased within: thus bringing the art enthusiasts and artist together.
8.5 X 11
Full Color Cover
Black & White interior
100+ pages
Color Ink Book: The Fo-Realest Art Periodical

Review: Mugs by Pat Moriarity

2009-11-10T20:33:00.000-08:00

Brought to you by the POOPSHEET FOUNDATION. Each copy is signed and numbered by the artist. Each page features a full page cartoon illustration of a fascinating person or character.The review can be read here.

Lobster & Poe T-shirts

2009-11-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

Just in – The “Lobster & Poe” (limited edition) t-shirts - are here!
illustrated by Pat Moriarity

MINESHAFT 24

2009-09-17T12:14:00.000-07:00

Look for a three pager by Dennis P. Eichhorn and myself in the latest issue of MINESHAFT, number 24. Here is an early review!

Upcoming art show

2009-07-28T14:47:00.000-07:00

I'll be sporting some original art from my TIJUANA BIBLE covers, some of which will be for sale, from August 8th to September 9th

PUCK!

2009-05-12T13:04:00.000-07:00

Look for my art at the 23 second mark. It's the last page they freeze on, in this promo video for PUCK!, a brand new book of underground comics madness from Italy. I've got 4 or 5 pages in this.

Fly Killas

2009-04-27T02:00:00.000-07:00

Recent T-shirt design for a team who call themselves the "FLY KILLAS"

Poster in Progress

2009-04-27T01:48:00.000-07:00

10 Things Zine

2009-04-23T17:32:00.001-07:00

Tuesday night was the Tigertail opening. 10 Things Zine was there to report.

Pat Moriarity art show in Ballard, WA

2009-04-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

Drifting with Buzzy Linhart

2009-04-08T20:50:00.000-07:00

A story I drew up in 1989 (about my friend, musician Buzzy Linhart) and published as a mini comic by Brownfield Press in 2009.
Here's a review in POOPSHEET.

Posters for RIGHT SPEAKER HEAVY

2009-03-06T10:46:00.000-08:00

More about them below, in an earlier post-

Saucy Yoda

2009-03-06T10:32:00.000-08:00

A random SAUCY YODA fan sports his brand new Moriarity T-shirt. SAUCY YODA is an all girl hip hop novelty raunch rant outfit from Portland.

All Ages show

2009-02-05T22:21:00.000-08:00

My 8 year old son Jack (guitar, vocals) and I (snare, cowbell) will perform at the CHARLESTON in Bremerton Washington on Feb 12th, and it will be an all ages show. There will be four acts, including HOWLIN' HOUNDOG! We'll go on first, like right at 7:00 or something. We'll do six or eight songs, including IMMIGRANT SONG, RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, HELLO I LOVE YOU, RETURN OF THE RAT and I'M BORED. If you are in the area, stop by and see what happens when you let your kid obsess over your old records.

RIGHT SPEAKER HEAVY

2009-02-05T14:21:00.000-08:00

Here's a new release, it's limited to 75 copies. Hand made, and it's got a little book in it. They asked me to just do sketches, so it's all in pencil.
Right Speaker Heavy - Sketches of Marrakech
Compact Disc

Greenfueled

2009-01-25T22:39:00.000-08:00

German rock band GREENFUELED has a brand new CD out, with my art on it, and you can get the music in mp3 form for free, now! The release is called DEMO 09. It might just be me, but it reminds me a bit of Northwest 90's rock....maybe even a bit like TAD, but then again more 70's rock, but harder, but still easy to groove to...music is hard to describe and categorize. I recommend it for rockin', but if anything, for their taste in art.
It's a 23 minute, 3 song demo and you can download the songs for free, right here.
GREENFUELED Demo 09

BLASTED BOYZ make the Top 10 LOUIE LOUIEs of the Year - Best of 2008

2009-01-10T20:24:00.000-08:00

According to THE LOUIE REPORT, my legendary 80's “band” makes the top ten LOUIE LOUIEs of the year.

CD release party for Triple Forte

2009-01-08T19:30:00.000-08:00

Triple Forte is a Bremerton Washington based punk ska band who are ready to release their first full length effort, A MATCH IS ME. I did the front and back cover art, and the music is certainly up my alley. If you are in the area, come to the show. Hopefully I'll have some of the CDs on hand myself soon.

New booklet

2009-01-07T20:24:00.000-08:00

New mini-booklet of portraits available from Brownsfield Press, or me.
Just inquire...

Santa Jesus Malverde portrait in stages

2009-01-07T20:14:00.000-08:00

Tijuana Bibles Vol9

2008-11-18T00:15:00.000-08:00

I designed all volume covers, and here's the latest.
Available from Fantagraphics Books-

Thanksgiving in Bremerton

2008-11-11T16:39:00.000-08:00

Poster for MYTHOLOGICAL HORSES

Suckerpunch Records

2008-11-11T16:31:00.000-08:00

I designed this logo for Suckerpunch Records a long time ago. They are still in operation in Las Vegas, I believe. I found this image on their myspace page.

BLACK IRISH TEXAS T-shirts

2008-10-22T00:19:00.000-07:00

I was cruising around the web one night and saw that this band is selling t-shirts with my artwork on it. I can't complain; I created it for them to use. It's a black and white version of what I did for their CD, which looks now like it will come out soon. I love the Irish/folk/punk/rockabillish music. There's 2 shirt designs, and I look forward to getting some! The one above is a loutish Leprechaun straddling a stand up bass. The one below is the CD cover art, an Irish family crest mixed with Texas symbology. Go get em! Here- BLACK IRISH TEXAS

Fear of MAD Magazine

2008-10-21T10:56:00.000-07:00

I wrote this.
Fear of MAD

My head hurts

2008-10-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

They even use cartoons to spell it out-

Remember when Michael Jackson was cute?

2008-10-21T09:38:00.000-07:00

I drew this the other day for SEATTLE WEEKLY

Zombies overrun Seattle!
You may already have noticed the undead boozing around town this month. They’re probably—probably—just ordinary living citizens, not brain-eaters, headed to rehearsals for today’s Thrill the World 2008. It’s a global plan for simultaneous reenactments of Michael Jackson’s famed dance from the 1982 “Thriller” video (just like on that YouTube video from the Philippine prison). Several local groups have begun practicing for the event. Says Jody Kuehner, who first donned zombie garb two years ago to learn the steps with Circus Contraption, “It felt really grassroots—it was a Craigslist listing to show up to three rehearsals and then come to this big party. It was so fun and off-the-cuff.” She’s since been a part of the synchronized group dance at the Vera Project and, following today’s zombie choreography meet-up, will next perform at Chop Suey’s “Lick” party on Nov. 1. It may be too late join, but you can still observe. Just hold onto your brains. See www.seattlethrillers.com for TK locations. Free. TK 11 a.m. RACHEL SHIMP

The KKK took Doris Day away

2008-10-20T23:04:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent piece I did of Ronald Reagan punching out the KKK. It was for SEATTLE WEEKLY, and it was to promote the film STORM WARNING at the Seattle Art Museum. There really was a movie with Ronnie vs. the KKK, back in the 1950's. Curiously, the KKK in the movie were just mean to blonde girls. But yes, I took some dramatic license here, and there's no actual punch-out scene. First my pencil rough, then the final before they did the page layout.

The most elusive Yeti ever

2008-10-20T22:39:00.000-07:00

I'm on the look out for this movie. I'm not interested in "Half Human", the American version that ruined the original. I've read that this is one of the best BIGFOOT movies of all time, made by the guy who went on to create GODZILLA. Can you find me this movie? YOU ARE AWESOME!!! I already know the story about how it had some footage that was found offensive and therefore it's not in circulation, bla bla bla....FIND ME THIS LOST MASTERPIECE! I'll give you some art. It's called- Jujin Yuki Otoko

IRISHMAN FOR HIRE

2008-10-20T21:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a cartoon I drew to draw attention to my original website that I almost never update. Well, I do occasionally. I just did tonight. I've got some art samples, animations, news, current projects and links to various Moriarity related art stuff.
It's PatMoriarity.com