Week 2 III: Flash Gordon

This week we introduce yet another new artist, Julian aka Jewelz. The sketches he showed me previous to creating this masterpiece all involved superheroes and 8 bit Nintendo images. This speaks highly to my interest as currently I find myself indulging more and more into the comic book realm. Yes there are a few of you out there who think because I am not collegiately versed in every comic ever created, I should therefore not have a voice in the matter. Since this is my blog, piss off haters!

Anyways, back to the context at hand, Julian chose the Flash Gordon symbol for his Bald Spot debut. Unable to find a white Sharpie, he improvised a bit with the red. For those of you unfamiliar with Flash Gordon, he was a science fiction hero originally drawn by Alex Raymond in 1934. The symbol is highly recognizable even if you are unfamiliar with the comic and Shaquille O'neal popularized the icon when he gave Dwyane Wade the pet name "Flash" during their time together playing for the Heat.

Week 1 III: "You don't want to wear a red shirt..."

Welcome to the Bald Spot revival! To celebrate, I brought in a new artist, the very talented vieographer/photog Paul Brooks. The truth is I didn't have some grand  renaissance planned, Paul and I simply were drunk one night, I let him shave half my head, and then he wanted to draw on it. In the end thou I think it all worked out.

So this week, I am donning the Star Trek symbol. Paul said it was very important I point out it is on a red shirt and "you're gonna die!" (direct quote via email) Apparently in fiction "redshirt" refers to a stock character who will soon die. This originated from Star Trek fans because the Starfleet security officers wore red shirts and died frequently.

I'm sure I've pissed off a Trekki out there with my explanation and someone will probably correct me. Hopefully my one follower is not a die hard fan.

Thank you Paul and I am sure you will all see more of his work here in the future!

Bald Spot is back!

So, I know it's been a while. Took a little vacation (me, not the bald spot). I thought maybe some hair would be growing back at this point but luckily its still smooth and hairless. I will be posting again starting tomorrow for that one follower out there. Thanks for hanging in there buddy!

Here's a little treat until then. My favorite balding creature.

(A bald eagle...get it?)