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Essex

Member since 10/27/2007

Married to the same wonderful lady for more than three decades and have two great (young adult) kids... all of whom encourage (most of) my activities.

I've been fortunate enough to have been selected twice as a Fellow in the Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship program and once as a Fellow in the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship program.

Click on "photos" to see examples of my artwork and to read my narratives of those works.

Something I've recently concluded concerning what I want to do with my page on Indy.com is to use it more specifically to promote what I do as an artist. I also hope to share my thoughts on my artworks, and what inspired them, with individuals who visit my page. I hope people who visit my page will feel welcome while they are here and have, as much as possible on-line, a feeling of having visited a friendly gallery when they leave the page. In that spirit let me say right now, thanks for stopping by.

MY AVATAR: I'm not really sure how it all got started... but somewhere along the way I was tagged to be the M.C. at a retirement party and since that time, I've done several. Good thing the people who have been in attendance had low expectations of me! Consequently, no disappointments.

Area/city:
Greater Indy
Occupation:
Artist/Educator
High school:
John Marshall H.S., class of '72
College:
Franklin College, B.A., Art, class of '76, I.U School of Education, IUPUI, M.S., Secondary Ed./Art, class of '83
Activities:
Artist/Educator, caricaturist, cartoonist, bagpiper, novice guitarist, parrothead, Baptist Freemason and Pirate Shriner who is addicted to the Caribbean.
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Karma New Year

Zero? Zero karma points? What happened to all my other karma points? Have they gone to the karma bank, or are karma points like 2007? ...

Essex in Culture at 10:51 AM on 02/08/08 | 13 Responses
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Super Bowl Overview

The game: Incredible ending. There IS a first family of pro football! Great job Giants! Half Time: Tom Petty played well and had a good ...

Essex in Things to do, TV and Celebrities at 10:20 PM on 02/03/08 | 4 Responses
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Warm and Fuzzy Christmas Memories

It is said that the holidays are a time of the year when a spike occurs in the number of people who experience depression. Recent ...

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Coffeeshops, local giant or locally owned.

I like coffee and I like coffeeshops. What do I look for in coffeeshops? Good (friendly) service, a good product, environments that are comfortable and ...

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Weekly Mini-Vacation

We all have simple enjoyments in our lives that we, for no otherwise good reason beside the "I like to do it" mindset, set aside ...

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Free Internet & Great Coffeee Combo

Concerning great coffee and free internet: The right combo (for me) has been elusive, particularly when driving time/distance is concerned. Abby Coffee House- Great coffee, ...

Essex in Things to do, Culture at 01:29 PM on 12/16/07 | 1 Response
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Your Face Goes Here

Caricaturist/artist Essex will be doing free caricatures at the indoor pool of Splash Island Family Waterpark at the Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center. The caricatures, ...

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Have Pen, Will Travel

Just thought I'd let it be known through this forum that I do caricatures at parties and special events, both corporate and private. With the ...

Essex in Culture at 09:08 PM on 11/23/07 | 2 Responses
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My reason for having an Indy.com space

Though of course I'm not new to using the Internet, I am new to forums like Indy.com. I don't have a Face Book page and ...

Essex at 09:46 AM on 11/14/07 | 3 Responses
Tags: Art, dialogue
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Be Indypendent?

Is it just me, or do others notice how the "Be Indypendent, Buy Indy Art" movement appears to be completely overlooked by some of Indy's ...

Essex in Culture at 09:58 PM on 11/06/07 | 2 Responses
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Hey Essex, haven't sen you since your booth at last year's Oranje. Hope all is well w/you!

Braden Nicholson on Oct 27, '07 at 01:33 PM
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The more artists the better. Nice gallery! Feel free to submit art to Point of View and you may just get featured in print. You'll find Point of View in a tab under "Things to do" on the "Arts & Culture" page. If you have any questions let me know.

Ben Neff on Nov 06, '07 at 12:52 AM
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Hey! I just saw your comment on my page. :) I see that you are an actual artist where I am just an appreciater of art. I would love to be able to paint or sketch with any level of skill, but alas I cannot. I like several of the pieces in your gallery.

Charlotte Whitaker on Nov 06, '07 at 07:55 AM
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I will have to agree with Charlotte, I have not a single artistic bone in my body, however I did really enjoy your gallery. Also, I have some of the "Be Indypendent" stickers in my house, I think it's a great idea, just wish more people were aware of it.

LuShengMei on Nov 06, '07 at 08:46 AM
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Yes Essex, starting more dialogue between the artists on this site is important. I too am an artist, although I fall under the more corporate variety. I think Indy.com has a lot of potential for helping artists promote their work, although we still have a lot of functionality to add in this area. We'll be adding features continuously and I hope that we have time to really make the site useful for artists.

doug.hineline on Nov 06, '07 at 09:33 AM
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Yeah, you only say that because you haven't seen my 'art' however, the medium I do have some talent (at least enough that I'll put it online) is writing, and if you'd like a sample, check out my page, there you'll find my one and only post which has a sample from a book i'm writing. Let me know what you think, always looking for feedback!

LuShengMei on Nov 06, '07 at 04:57 PM
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Yes you did draw me!

FashionablyKate on Nov 06, '07 at 11:02 PM
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Thanks for checking out my book! I'm so glad you liked the part you read. Yes that section is pretty far into the book, but it was a scene I really liked. I have about 70,000 words, and I need around 90,000 to be a novel. Then I'll have to find an editor and see if I can get it published, or self publish it. Either way it's looking like at least another 6 months (i've been working on it forever, but since it's my first ever attempt at writing a book, I'm giving myself a break) before it's even close to the end. When I get it done, I will certainly post every detail of book signings and where to buy etc. I'm so excited you took the time to read that portion, and you don't know me, so you have no reason to lie to save my feelings ;)

LuShengMei on Nov 07, '07 at 08:50 AM
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I'm a fan of art, so I thought I'd be a fan of you. OK?

Lila on Nov 09, '07 at 08:42 AM
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Re: Turns out I do have a question. After I log-on I see an "upload photos" option near my avatar. Where would those photos go if I chose the option? Thanks!

-- Pictures uploaded here will be added to your profile photo gallery

Ben Neff on Nov 09, '07 at 04:09 PM
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I especially like your We Won't Work Without Words...I also really dig the fish piece and the abstracts.

Lila on Nov 10, '07 at 10:42 AM
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Hi-! i saw your comment to all the Art lovers- i also am more an art lover than a creator- i enjoyed your gallery very much- thanks for including me!!

Martamay on Nov 12, '07 at 08:25 AM
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I had the good fortune to be able to visit my daughter in Florence Italy last fall- this statue is part of the wonderful garden at one of the Medeci palaces- the name escapes me at the moment- It was the trip of my lifetime- i have many great photos- this one just struck me as so much fun- i will have to do my research at home to remember his name!!

Martamay on Nov 12, '07 at 11:34 AM
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I'd say you are a very perceptive man! :-) I like to think I have an artist's spirit - and if I may I'd love to borrow this phrasing from you. Your work.... I really like it. Have you heard of or considered entering the contest www.art4God.com ? I only just came acrossed it recently & was impressed with what I saw. BTW my Grandma had Iris' too - thanks for the "grandma memories smile". Take care & God Bless :-)

Spoiledbrunette on Nov 12, '07 at 01:55 PM
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Art is PLENTY to have in common!

kimikokopuffs on Nov 13, '07 at 02:04 PM
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Thank you for the message. For whatever reason, I can't open up the Gallery section of your site...or of mine. I will check it another day so I can view your pics/art.

I love the Indy music and art scene...so, I am sure we will run into each other soon at an event.

Have a great week!

Bella Louisa

BellaLouisa on Nov 14, '07 at 10:52 AM
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Hi Essex thanks for connecting. All of us artists and art lovers need to stick together to keep making it happen here.

brad.pitt on Nov 15, '07 at 09:07 AM
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Hey, no problem! You call them kind. I'll call them accurate.

Braden Nicholson on Nov 15, '07 at 10:43 PM
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The word "Tool" is not allowed under the political correctness handbook rules and regulations.

DigitalEvolution on Nov 17, '07 at 04:01 PM
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thanks for the note! seems that you and i have a lot in common :) a love for the arts and the tropics! take care

bklejnot on Nov 17, '07 at 06:32 PM
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Hey! If you have a pre-existing work that you'd be interested in submitting, please do! The contest is open to receive submissions until midnight tonight!

Thanks for your interest!

paulreinken on Nov 19, '07 at 12:59 PM
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hey the Key is playing Creature from the Black Loagoon this weekend(friday and saturday night 10 p.m.) be there!

Garin on Nov 21, '07 at 09:45 AM
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Hi, I just looked at your gallery pics...very nice...thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Bella Louisa

BellaLouisa on Nov 21, '07 at 10:06 PM
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Hi essex thanks for the comment on my page. I am new to the area and the art scene in indy. I made my page so I could meet other artists in indy.

mcpack929 on Nov 26, '07 at 11:13 AM
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I just checked out your gallery and I especially love the icon and the bahamas pieces. great work!

mvanvlymen on Dec 03, '07 at 10:58 PM
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thanks for the welcome! :) and i was kinda hoping someone could tell me lol. - but if i do find something i'll let you know and vice versa! take care!

justmoi on Dec 15, '07 at 09:14 PM
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i like your approach! Us artists must stick together. :-) If you're a fan of the Caribbean, you must be loving the snow! lol

Polina Osherov on Dec 19, '07 at 03:31 PM
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I think the shared interest of "art" is definitely reason enough to add someone! Thanks for the add!

yayforkate on Dec 19, '07 at 05:09 PM
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haha, sounds like a fine plan to me! And thanks for the welcome!

May I ask, where did you come up with the name Essex?

tjcoonce2011 on Dec 19, '07 at 07:07 PM
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I like Etsy, and recommend it to anyone interested in showing and selling their work. It is a great place for exposure and and I also like the look of the site and the way it operates. Flickr is nice, too, but doesn't have the option for selling your work.

yayforkate on Dec 20, '07 at 07:27 AM
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Oh ok, haha well I was asking because in my small hometown there is a factory named Essex. It's a wire factory and it's one of the top three highest paying jobs in that county. I figure they employ a third of the population. Ha ha! So I just wondered if that meant you had worked there or something odd like that, since I know so many people that do!

tjcoonce2011 on Dec 20, '07 at 10:00 AM
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Hello, fellow artist. I like your rubbings a lot and also, We Won't Work Without Words.

lisa_citymouse on Dec 20, '07 at 01:23 PM
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Hee. Thanks!

lisa_citymouse on Dec 21, '07 at 03:15 PM
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Art school drop-out, hairstylist extraordinaire, movie junkie, basement studio artist, fashionista, who's never been to the Carribbean. Thanks for the welcome.

she.does.hair on Dec 21, '07 at 07:28 PM
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I was just looking through your gallery again and your self portrait caught my eye. I really like it. What medium did you use to create this?

mvanvlymen on Dec 26, '07 at 09:28 AM
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Well, thanks. I am glad you can appreciate someone who tags art!

socialbutterfly on Dec 29, '07 at 07:26 PM
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happy new year! Thats a great idea!

mvanvlymen on Jan 01, '08 at 06:11 PM
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Maybe there is a way we can meet up this first firday if you no something that is going on this week. Happy New Year

mcpack929 on Jan 02, '08 at 08:15 PM
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Thanks for the welcome message on my page. I am looking forward to getting more connected into the art community in Indianapolis. I have always been more of a closet artist, but am excited to get more out there.

Best wishes in 2008!

djsmith70 on Jan 07, '08 at 09:30 AM
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Thanks:)

TashaJones on Jan 10, '08 at 08:35 PM
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A Flash developer is a person who uses Macromedia (now owned by Adobe)Flash either alone or in conjunction with other technologies) to create RIA (rich internet applications), Games, portions of websites (like this one) or even entire ones, this is just a little of what one can do with Flash. One of my favorite projects was a stand alone kiosk, very much like the BMW one that was once (haven't seen it lately) in the Castleton Square Mall. I am actually a "complete" sorta guy, skilled in most web design/development areas along with most of Adobe's product offerings, (having worked for them prior to the release of CS.) But "anyone" can be a "web designer/developer" Flash however takes a little more skill. I realize there are large number of people in this field involved in Indy.com. It is my hope that I have presented an accurate view of the field without offending any such person.

coffeeandpieohmy on Jan 11, '08 at 06:05 AM
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Well, I hear Vincent hangs out often in Amsterdam, not too far from the Anne Frank House. Maybe you should drop by for a photo.

coffeeandpieohmy on Jan 11, '08 at 06:15 AM
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We ran across each other a couple of years ago dealing with ATCs. I sent one or two to you for a trading show thing, and you sent me a couple in return.

Good to cross paths again.

BentObjects on Jan 12, '08 at 04:21 PM
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I was happy to help out someone, who was helping out younger someones. Kudos to you.

BentObjects on Jan 13, '08 at 11:01 PM
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hellooo, Essex, your name reminds me of my brother, Jammy (enymze00) And the way in which you talk about art reminds me of my teacher, Larry Hurt. Thank You and i hope that you have a very good day

Jodyb on Jan 13, '08 at 11:04 PM
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Thanks for my first comment/fan. I love art - as a web designer but I also hand draw a little on the side. I just wish I had more free time to play around.

kathrynbelt on Jan 14, '08 at 10:10 AM
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Thanks for the fan, Essex! I listed art because of my (our) passion for identifying with the way that people from a similar background express themselves. Short films are a great way to make a connection with people, and I'm proud of the films and Artists who have and will be showcased by our little show.

I really hope you get the chance to come see us on the 23rd and 24th!

TimmyFilm on Jan 17, '08 at 09:14 PM
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hello, i believe i am friends with your daughter, holly - i too am an artiste. :)

lauren_ashley on Jan 21, '08 at 08:34 PM
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hello! and thanks for the welcome wishes! oooh, that trip you and holly took to france looked maaaaarvelous! i can't wait to go back there someday ::sighs::. those j-term trips are pretty swell. :) i'm hoping to trek to barcelona and ibiza - it's just finding travel mates - we shall see ... i WAS in pam's intro to journalism class my sophomore year of high school at ahs! good memory! she's partly responsible for getting me on the road i am on today! (i fell in love with writing/journalism in that class! :)).

lauren_ashley on Jan 23, '08 at 11:25 PM
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Essex,

Thanks for stopping by. I'm new to this site but it seems very accesible. As an artist I guess it could be a great resource. I think it interesting that total strangers can interact and possibly form relationships over the web with an ease that most certainly doesn't exist in the real world. Anyways, nice "meeting" you.

patflaherty on Jan 24, '08 at 10:23 AM
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The advantage of "create new gallery" is that you can organize your photos into separate galleries for better organization. To see the feature in action, you can visit Braden's profile at www.indy.com/people/Braden

Ben Neff on Jan 28, '08 at 09:20 AM
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OH, THANK YOU! i have yet to actually spot it! ha. :)

lauren_ashley on Jan 31, '08 at 11:36 PM
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Thanks for the fan add, Essex. Yeah, not too many "pop tab" artists out there. I guess it's my way of recycling, and making people smile. Did you happen to see my 8' tall Pop Tab? It is covered with over 5,700 pop tabs...Pretty cool.

Scoped out your gallery, and I must say, that I really enjoyed your works...Especially your rubbings. Inspires me to try that method. Beautiful use of color in your pieces. You are very talanted! Thanks for sharing with us.

Keepin' it real~ Cheryl

CherylsArtBox on Feb 13, '08 at 10:02 AM
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So I heard you ran into some sort of problem regarding a posting to the Things to Do channel. What's the exact problem? I'd be happy to help out.

Ben Neff on Feb 19, '08 at 03:44 PM
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Disregard that last message. I see your post in Shelby's guestbook. Hmmm.. have you filled out every field when attempting to submit the event? It's a requirement that you do so. I tried a test submission and it worked. If you continue to have problems you can send the event to calendar@indystar.com or give me some more details so I can look further into the problem.

Ben Neff on Feb 19, '08 at 03:51 PM
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great gallery. i noticed you have an icon image, so you took M. Katherine's class--that's great. i actually go to the Joy of All Who Sorrow Orthodox Church where M. Katherine goes to. I took her class about 3 or so years ago, i started on the first Mother of God icon, unfortunately never finished (it was right in the middle as she was switching her technique). anyway, i would love to hear more about your interest in the Orthodox iconography. Great to meet you.

anya on Feb 20, '08 at 11:16 AM
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sorry i missed you at the church. hopefully i'll get you meet you sometime soon though. so, where do you perform during st. Patrick's? Connor's pub?

anya on Feb 21, '08 at 07:29 PM
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Thanks for becoming a fan. Go Grizzlies!

Christina3321 on Mar 17, '08 at 08:26 AM
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Hey, thanks for being a fan. You don't happen to be the dad of John Essex who went to Plainfield are you? It's great that you're trying to connect with all the art lovers on here. I appreciate art, but also try to create as well. I love painting murals, especially illustrative ones for children's rooms/areas.

Marley on Apr 03, '08 at 09:50 AM
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I thought so! My maiden name is Mason and I graduated in '00, so I think he was two years ahead of me? I really enjoy the artwork you have posted.

Marley on Apr 10, '08 at 01:16 PM
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I love my avatar. It's an illustration by Patricia Storms, who writes a blog I read titled "Book Lust". I'm a pretty avid reader, and I thought the girl in the drawing looked like she fit my personality.

Marley on Apr 14, '08 at 08:45 AM
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"You being a fan of art is certainly enough for me to be a fan of yours. Okay... I'll bite. What is a FLAG tee?"

It's short for "I F*CK LIKE A GIRL" It's quite a conversation piece. LOL

chickenboo on Apr 14, '08 at 02:42 PM
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