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About Benjamin Allen Ellis

Some phoenix mythologies talk of the soul's hierarchy in terms of birds. The eagle being our pinnacle, the phoenix right below, constantly burning and dying and rebirthing in order to find itself born eagle. Since 2000, and my first public art show, I've used the Phoenix as a rallying cry for myself to take hold of what I want and keep 'rebirthing' until I get it. After eight years, it was time to consciously move on up. Hey - I'm goin' eagle.

bouncy dress; right off the page

Posted on February 8, 2012
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The Help parody poster, parried.

Posted on February 6, 2012

It’s been floating around… the mock poster for The Help.  It started at The Shiznit with their annual ‘shopping (photoshopping) of “the posters for this awards season’s biggest movies so they’re a little more honest about their content.”  I’ll hand … Continue reading →

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Super Heroines, High in Fashion.

Posted on January 27, 2012

I don’t know why there isn’t more of this in comics.  I mean, really, Wonder Woman would definitely go for some Jil Sander or some unknown Greek fashion designer every now and then as she goes toe to toe with … Continue reading →

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Red Road Buddha (sneaks up on ya…)

Posted on January 27, 2012

I thought it was cute at the time, Lis taking vids of the bobble-Buddha sitting on the dashboard of the well-seasoned (as in old, and perfectly funky) convertible I was considering buying.  I never thought her video would turn out as … Continue reading →

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Hyuro Street Art

Posted on January 25, 2012

Reblogged from Blog da Marge: Valencia, Spain. Excellent, excellent street art from Valencia, Spain… I am inspired.

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The Guayacan Tree

Posted on January 21, 2012

There is a tree in my front yard that flowers a few times a year.  The blossoms come on suddenly, like a great burst of yellow, and within a week they are done.  So for a week, a few times … Continue reading →

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Hot…monster…chick

Posted on January 17, 2012
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