william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Feb 6, 2012, 3:24 am
Here is the close up of a large painting I am finishing up for an Erotic Art Show in Fargo, North Dakota. The show is at the Red Raven Espresso Parlor. The Red Raven is by far my favorite place in Fargo (although admittedly I havn't been too many places in Fargo). I am looking forward to being apart...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Feb 2, 2012, 12:55 pm
The Miniature Buffalo Art Hunt In Jamestown, North Dakota Starting Friday May 18th, 2012 can you find the hidden miniature art? Artist William Hessian creates hand painted miniature buffalo paintings and hides them in the public spaces of Jamestown. This is the seventh annual miniature art hunt tha...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 28, 2012, 2:20 am
A Web Comic for Kids King of the Pill is the best web comic for kids. It can be hard to find a good PG web comic on the computer, and sometimes you have to spend a lot of time sifting through back logs of web comics to make sure the comic is actually safe for kids. This is why I am writing an entire...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 25, 2012, 1:01 pm
The Miniature Art Hunt In St. Louis Park, Minnesota Starting May 31st, 2012 Artist William Hessian creates hand painted miniature paintings and hides them in the public spaces of St. Louis Park. This is the sixth annual miniature art hunt that William has performed during the Parktacular event. The...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 22, 2012, 12:59 pm
Another quick watercolor study. This rough design is based off of a series of larger paintings titled, Wicked cats. I enjoy the idea of cats being built with crude shapes and lines, and yet still remaining undoubtedly a cat. watercolor and ink on paper. 2012 You can find a spider and fish in the p...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 22, 2012, 7:56 am
The Miniature Art Hunt In Northville, Michigan June 22-24th, 2012 Artist William Hessian creates hand painted miniature paintings and hides them in the public spaces of Northville. The art hunt is a free event open to everyone! The residents of the town are invited to study visual clues, released t...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Jan 20, 2012, 1:38 am
Have you been looking for a free family friendly web comic to read? Looking for an online adventure with goofy characters set in a fantasy world? A web comic that updates every single day. In 2012there will be 365 new panels in 365 days!). If those things sound good to you, you should be reading Ki...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 2:00 pm
watercolor on paper. william hessian 2012. Do you ever have this happen to you? You are just using up left over paint. Trying to let the creative juices flow. Weird, almost alien things come out of you. Even your body seems to contort in an odd was as you add more unusual elements to your work. Each...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 18, 2012, 12:23 am
If you enjoy an artist work, if you go to an artist's website to watch videos, or see pictures, if you read a web comic or a blog...you should support that persons' work. If you like it, you should show it. If you don't support the things you enjoy those things might die forever. An artist is worki...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 16, 2012, 3:53 pm
watercolor on paper. william hessian 2012. This is surely a mess of a painting. I once saw an art exhibit of work by Laura Wennstrom. She had this one piece which was comprised of all these little note cards filled with lists of things she needed to do each day for an entire year. Then she sewed the...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 15, 2012, 12:04 pm
watercolor on paper. Do you like paintings of dogs? Because I do. Here is a painting I made of a dog. This painting is made for a certain type of dog that has yet to exist. This paintings is made for future reference of this breed of dog. It labels all notable features of the dog in exquisite detai...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 14, 2012, 11:30 am
watercolor on paper At times the children have so much fun, playing and spilling all the watercolors. At times I sit for hours after class wiping up their mess with a brush; and putting it on paper. At times, the little goofy sketches the kids make killing time while I explain the rules of the class...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 5, 2012, 10:04 pm
On three separate occasions I have been employed at the Walker Art Center, the famous modern art gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The best part about working at the Walker Art Center was meeting and interacting with my co-workers. A large majority of these people are creative people, and many are ...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 2, 2012, 10:34 am
Head on over to the King of the Pill Coloring Challenge and submit your page to be included in a future panel of the web comic.The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Jan 2, 2012, 9:41 am
Five years ago, in December 2006, my friend Matt Semke started doing a drawing a day. He has not missed a day! Semke has been posting new daily content for 2000 days in a row! Before I continue you should check out his website: cats will eat you Here is Semke in his studio. Photo by Loren Green fo...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Dec 21, 2011, 4:40 pm
Three Themes of Christmas in the Midwest The snowflakes begin to gently fall on the highway in front of me as I make me drive from St. Paul to Minnetonka for work. Today I leave a few hours early because I've got some Holiday shopping to do, and only a few days left to do it. It is always the franti...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Nov 2, 2011, 7:13 pm
Above is one of the posters I created for Occupy. join the dance. spread the word. and together let's escape this wicked maze. You can read all about my views on the Occupy Movement as I talk about the importance of what is happening. You can also see my growing collection of Occupy Artwork. You ca...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Nov 2, 2011, 5:19 pm
Heroes and Villains What an exciting time to be alive. The weight of centuries of oppression, exploitation and bad decisions are forcing the common people of the world out into the streets. We live in a time where there are definable (although arguable) villains, and a chance for us (yes you) to be ...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Oct 26, 2011, 4:21 am
I have just thrown together a simple free printable sign, "I AM THE 99%" to be use for people who occupy at home. The idea is to get people to post 99% solidarity signs at work, at home, in their cars. A lot of people are in favor of the movement, and I think we should all show our support by hangin...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 25, 2011, 5:50 am
Untitled 2011 Watercolor on paper by William Hessian Words turn into shapes, and the people turn into crowds. Whispers turn into speeches, and those voices turn into music. The dance has truly begun.The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 22, 2011, 4:33 pm
artist unknown Artists around the world, it is time to strike while to iron is hot. The political climate is heating up as the Occupy Movements gathers momentum. It is up to the artists to make it boil. Together we can produce the images that will put and brand and a face on this movement. The artis...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Oct 15, 2011, 6:15 am
I believe in power to the people. I believe in small communities. I believe in self sustainable systems, I believe in locally grown foods. I believe in a majority of people taking part in the decision making process of what goes on in the towns around us. I believe in barter and trade. I believe in ...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 15, 2011, 6:12 am
sign i designed and painted for Occupy Minneapolis I believe in power to the people. I believe in small communities. I believe in self sustainable systems, I believe in locally grown foods. I believe in a majority of people taking part in the decision making process of what goes on in the towns arou...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 11:47 pm
I was invited to perform a miniature art hunt for a wedding reception. The theme: when pigs fly! I had a great time creating artwork, hiding the art, and getting to be around during part of the reception as guests (all dressed up in their fancy clothes) went searching for the hidden art. All I can s...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Oct 12, 2011, 7:31 am
Despite working 5 jobs (to pay my debts) and 7+ days a week (a few double shifts), I have managed to get over to Occupy Minneapolis a few times. I held up signs and participated in a general assembly. I am inspired by the Occupy Wall Street and stand in Solidarity with all Occupy movements happening...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 12, 2011, 3:08 am
I am currently on a 30 day Facebook fast. During the social media vacation I have been putting my time into some art projects, and trying to build a bigger group for Sunday Night Art Group. The Minnehaha Free Space has been awesome enough to let us move into their space (special thanks to Jacob) on ...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 11, 2011, 4:54 am
costa mesa art hunt video as seen on the costa mesa high school website thanks to kori check out the photo gallery from last weekends art hunt in californiaThe Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 8, 2011, 6:01 pm
The third art hunt in Costa Mesa, Califnornia is happening right now! I hide little artworks all around the public places in the town and everyone is encouraged to go hunting for original (but miniature) art. I then post clues like this: The clues help people find the artwork. And, find them they d...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Oct 6, 2011, 11:09 pm
10 miniature golden tickets (original artwork pictured above) are hidden in the public areas of Costa Mesa, California. The clues will appear on williamhessian.com very early on Saturday morning and clues will be released all weekend long until all artwork is found.The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by Will...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Sep 30, 2011, 3:49 pm
15 days down, 15 days to go. It feels like I have been away from Facebook for months. It really does. It is amazing how detached I feel from communications with others. At the same time I feel liberated. I am sleeping better, reading books, and getting art projects done. I still have a laundry list ...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 30, 2011, 8:11 am
New developments in the world of Mr. Art Hunt. My last art hunt featured flying pigs: It was a private art hunt for a wedding reception. It was wonderful. My next art hunt takes place October 8th in Costa Mesa California: the Golden Ticket Art Hunt You can learn more about the art hunt using the l...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 21, 2011, 11:21 pm
Twin Cities Zine Fest is this Saturday. I have just finished a collaborative zine with works from local artists; Erica Williams, Benjamin Flint, Joel Starkey, Heather Garcia, Jessica Hansen, Emily Chesely, and William Hessian (me). The zine entitled "keyholes & cages" will be available for the first...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 21, 2011, 5:58 am
sometimes i find myself lost in a soundtrack of images. telling a story filled with demons. a world without heroes. and fear walking up and down my spine. the tarantula dances. when the dance is over the tarantula buys bright red lipstick. 44 little canisters of cottage cheese and one stamp away fro...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Sep 21, 2011, 4:25 am
I have given up Facebook for 30 days in an effort to curb my addictive tendencies towards the social media website. Yes, I am on a Facebook fast! It has only been 5 days and yet it feels like weeks. I feel oddly disconnected, and oddly at peace. There are so many moments in between doing tasks where...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 18, 2011, 12:28 am
the costa mesa, california art hunt in 2011 has been announced as a Willy Wonka themed Golden Ticket art hunt. More info to come, this is just a teaser: The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 17, 2011, 12:00 am
Today, fate struck. You see, one year ago I found myself in Unity Maine. I was at a friends house staring at one of the coolest posters I had ever seen: I asked my friend..."what is this?" "The Beehive," he responded matter of factly. "What is the beehive?" I asked with my eyes still fixed on the p...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 15, 2011, 5:19 am
The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Sep 15, 2011, 4:28 am
From September 16th until October 16th I will not log in to my Facebook account. My Facebook profile image will be this: Many people go on cleansing health diets, some religions fast, often times people give up things for lent. I need to put my brain on a Facebook fast. I love passive aggressive s...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 10, 2011, 8:48 am
I need your help. It's been a decade since I opened William Hessian dot com. When I finished college in 2004 and the following year I build a very html intensive website to feature my work. I loaded it with all my current paintings at the time and put together a few galleries. I am sure most of you ...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Sep 10, 2011, 7:42 am
In place of Facebook, I will meditate. I will log on to the social media of my mind. Last week, I wrote a blog about my 30 day Facebook Fast. In one week I am going to attempt this social media fast and not log in to Facebook for 30 days. Like an addict, I am already fearing the worst. You can read...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Sep 6, 2011, 6:19 am
My car is completely packed with art to be displayed at Sample Night Live tomorrow. All of this artwork is for sale. It is also only a sampling of the work that will be on display in the lobby of the History Theater on September 7th. The next 5 images are work from my Icon series from 2004-2008. Th...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 30, 2011, 7:41 am
Masks. A painting sketch of masks in preparation of future art battles. More specifically my Canvas Kill Live performance in 10 days. Painting on printed and laminated paper mounted to foam core. 2 feet X 3 feet Painting on printed and laminated paper mounted to foam core. ...
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william h. posted an article on Zombie Robot Frosting - Aug 30, 2011, 5:16 am
On September 10th, I am going to quit Facebook for 30 days. A social media cleansing. A Facebook Fast. I need to a take a break. On an average day: I come home from work. I open up my laptop. I log on to Facebook. It only takes 5 minutes to read notifications, respond to messages, accept frien...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 24, 2011, 5:02 am
"The Canvas Killer William Hessian is proud to participate in Sample Night Live at 7pm on 9/7/2011 at the History Theatre in downtown Saint Paul. Sample Night Live presents a dozen short previews of upcoming performing arts events plus a visual arts installation on the first Wednesday of each month....
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 20, 2011, 7:23 pm
Took Gallagher sent me a box of 100 cute animals traced onto blocks in which I get to color. It is a collaboration of work that will be sold in Art O Mat machines across the country. I am following in the footsteps of artist Juana Moore, who previously did a similar collaboration with Took f...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 14, 2011, 6:54 pm
Cat Hole is a surreal zine (miniature comic book) about a cat a hole and a muffin tree. WARNING: there is animal nudity and sexual themes in this zine. Limited edition to only 49. Cat Hole has been available to purchase starting on August 11th. Get yours while they last. &...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 14, 2011, 6:51 pm
The Bearded Bunny Art Blog by William Hessian
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 9, 2011, 3:49 pm
After the intense red hot art battle, I have been dying to paint. There are some images floating around my sketchbook, themes that I really want to play with, and painting them without much plan for the outcome is really refreshing. Just painting. 'Spying on the Unicorn Lady' is my late...
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william h. posted an article on Bearded Bunny Blog - Aug 6, 2011, 1:43 am
I did a radio spot on Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hounds radio feature. I was promoting Altered Esthetics' Comic Cookbook: Just Add Ink! I am a big fan of MPR stations, 91.1 News, 89.3 the current and the classical station. I am also a huge fan of Alterest Esthetics gallery. I am also a big fan of...
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