Random #10 eZine – Available Now!
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My first eBook is now available on the Apple bookstore. This digital zine is 100 pages long with work from 20 artists and is my first forray into this new form of publishing. Check out some samples below. Huge thanks to everyone who participated and if the world buys a few copies, then I’ll do more. It’s just a buck, spread the word.
Artwork by (in order of appearance) Hershel Baltrotsky, Sonia Yoon, Clint Woodside, Ryan Wallace, Rich Jacobs, Jim Houser, Kendrick Shackleford, Tom Maher, Ben Horton, Eric McDade, Chris Sembrot, Joseph Hart, Matt Sohl, Dave Delaney, Sam Croswell, Carlos Miaco, Matt Curtius, Amy S. Kauffman and Jordin Isip.
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Old Work: Grey Joysticks on cardboard
This was from 2008-2009. That’s my best guess at least. Grey paint marker on a random piece of cardboard.
Girl x (Red) show video
It seems like yesterday, but this was almost a year ago, in August, 2010. This video was shot at the opening of the Girl x (Red) show in LA. My buddy Hershel was in the show and it was well worth the drive from San Diego to LA. This video was originally made for Living Proof Mag along with photos of the show.
Old Work: multi-use space exploratory drawing
Posted by jfx in architecture, art on August 2nd, 2011
The process of moving forces you to do a lot of things which aren’t so fun. Two things I do like doing are getting rid of things I don’t use and stumbling on things that I made in the past. I wrote about this once before and oddly, this drawing is from the same studio project. This is another one of these exploratory drawings, in some strange search for a way to combine mixed-use space inside one building. This one even has a key. Blue = Offices, Red = Circulation, Yellow = Public and White = Labs. If I remember correct, this was for an combination office/library/research facility. Below are some detail shots of the same drawing.
On Deck with Drew Dezort
Posted by jfx in movies & video, skateboarding on August 1st, 2011
I created this video, with a lot of help from Drew Dezort for Roots, Culture Connect. The plan is to create a series of these. Who’s up next?
Random Numbers
It’s been a long-ass time since I built something random for no apparent reason. So here goes – a random number generator, built in flash (however unpopular that may be).
My 2010
2010 had a rough start. You may or my not remember that in the end of 2009 I lost my job. This situation created great difficulty in our household. We managed to get by with much cutting back, help from family and a willingness to wear many, many layers. Amy made lots of amazing food to ease the pain (see photos). In February I landed a temp job at the Bank of America and the timing couldn’t have been better. Bills needed to get paid. The next few months were pretty straight forward–get back on track. In June, I noticed an interesting job online and before I knew it I was offered an amazing job in California for Black Box Distribution. This was good news but life is not simple–lots of logistics are involved in moving across the country. We put our house up for sale (in the worst housing market). Amy is doing her best to maintain and I’m doing my best to do good work and balance that with home. I keep hoping that things will change for the better and some sanity will return to our lives.
Motivational Cubicle Signage
From February of 2010 until July I found myself back in the cubicle trenches. This was not my first cube run so I knew the ropes well. Something new hit me this time that I didn’t notice in my younger days. People decorate their cubes a lot. Some take a “home away from home” approach. Others try and simulate a cool office with design-y posters and hip toys. After a few weeks, I found myself doing the same without even realizing it.
One fine morning as I rolled into my cube, my neighbor asked, “How you doing?” My answer, channeling my best Allen Iverson, “Living every day like it’s my last!” For some reason this quote, in this context made me laugh all day long. This brought about my first ironic motivational quote poster. I was working in the kind of office that likes to put motivational quotes on the wall in gold letters, so this wink and nod to that was a huge bonus. In my downtime I created the “Live Every Day Like It’s Your Last” poster.
Once this first one was made the creative flood gates we’re opened. A series of 9 were made and you can download the whole set at the bottom of the post here. Some are famous quotes and others are my own invention. They all will raise your cube status and help you get through the day. Enjoy.
This could be you!!! Download the full set as a PDF here –> John Freeborn’s Motivational Cube Signs.PDF
Or, just grab your favorites as good ole’ JPG below.
Mixtape 07.2010.Guitar
Guitar is the newest of the mixes and features both electric and acoustic styles. Simple rhythmic guitar hooks and nice sounds. All my favorite guitar wielding bands: The Dead Milkmen, Sex Pistols, R.E.M., ALL and more. Isn’t guitar a strange looking word. I keep thinking it’s spelled wrong.
Listen here or the player below.
California Dreams, moving time
Posted by jfx in California Transition, personal on July 19th, 2010
The last 9 months have been a roller coaster. I’ve seen a lot of upheaval with good & bad results. With every struggle there is knowledge and wisdom gained. All of this has given me a clearer view of what’s important, what I need and what I want.
The good news is that I’ve landed my boyhood dream job (in the skateboard industry) in California. The logistics are overwhelming and I don’t even know where we are actually going to live yet.
After 13 years of calling Philadelphia home base, it’s time to change it up. Timing is everything and it seems like this is the right move now. There is a lot I will miss. Humidity & frigid cold will not be missed. I’ve done a lot here and I’m proud of my efforts, impact and most importantly the relationships that I’ve had the opportunity to develop. I’ll be posting more on here about the move, traveling and how this transition works, so stay tuned and wish us luck.
