jeff KINGDOM kilpatrick

I DEEPLY APOLOGIZE FOR NEGLECTING YOU

2012-02-10T05:03:00.000-08:00

Dear Visitors,

I am truly sorry for not updating my blog but due to an exceptionally busy 2011 I have not been able to give this Blog the attention it deserves. I have a backlog of stuff to upload for your viewing pleasure but have found it very difficult to find the time. I will try harder. I promise. If any one is looking for the Photos from the Hexagons show, I have part one on Facebbook.

Thank You for your understanding,
KINGDOM

Kingdom Designs an ice chest

2011-08-30T04:20:00.000-07:00

http://paintpartner.com/community/an-ice-chest-is-now-ready-for-auction-night

Justin Bieber

2011-08-17T05:10:00.001-07:00

42 by 42 inches. Spray Paint on canvas

007

2011-07-17T04:22:00.000-07:00

22 by 22 inches Spray Paint and House Paint

Justin Bieber

2011-07-17T04:20:00.001-07:00

24 by 24 inches Spray Paint and House Paint

Cortland Avenue Bridge CHICAGO #1

2011-04-23T09:08:00.001-07:00

Mixed Media on Board

Venice, Italy

2011-04-23T04:37:00.001-07:00

Venice, Italy 40 inches by 26 inches SPRAY PAINT

Captain Spaulding

2011-04-09T04:50:00.000-07:00

Tutti fucking fruity

Treasure Town Art Show March 26th 2011 2106 S. Kedzie

2011-04-03T10:06:00.000-07:00

2011-04-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

Shadows And Bongs

2011-04-03T10:03:00.000-07:00

We Are Ghosts

2011-04-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

An Unfortunate Accident

2011-04-03T09:59:00.000-07:00

Taqueria

2011-04-03T09:57:00.000-07:00

The Water Engine

2011-04-03T09:54:00.000-07:00

Vertical Love

2011-04-03T09:53:00.000-07:00

VOYEUR

2011-04-03T09:52:00.000-07:00

Performance

2011-04-03T09:50:00.000-07:00

The Mouth Of Madness

2011-04-03T09:49:00.000-07:00

Major Lazer

2011-04-03T09:48:00.000-07:00

Kidz On The Ball

2011-04-03T09:46:00.000-07:00

Jake's Place

2011-04-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

If You Have Ghosts

2011-04-03T09:44:00.000-07:00

Framed In Anger

2011-04-03T09:42:00.000-07:00

Some Dumbass Stepped Into My Light

2011-04-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

2011-04-03T09:40:00.000-07:00

Boats and Ho's

2011-04-03T09:38:00.000-07:00

Collaboration - Nick Fisher & He Who Cannot Be Named

Chipped Tooth Nick

2011-04-03T09:36:00.000-07:00

Chipped Tooth Nick

2011-04-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Chillin!

2011-04-03T09:34:00.000-07:00

Can I Get A Square?

2011-04-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

I Ate Vishnu For Breakfast

2011-04-03T09:31:00.000-07:00

Baywatch

2011-04-03T09:30:00.000-07:00

Bait And Switch

2011-04-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

Animal Farm

2011-04-03T09:27:00.000-07:00

Adam's Rib

2011-04-03T09:25:00.000-07:00

Windows Into Yr City

2011-04-03T09:24:00.000-07:00

Pablo's Three Imaginary Boys

2011-04-03T09:22:00.000-07:00

TWO DANCERS

Hang The DJ

2011-03-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

Come out and show some love as I drop a bombastic array of sounds. I'll be spinning Blues, Punk, House and most importantly -- DANCEHALL! It's Saturday March 19th from 8PM to 2AM @ Maria's Packaged Goods. The coolest bar in Pilsen is at 960 W. 31st Street http://community-bar.com

Kingdom's Plastic Acid Band

2011-01-31T08:52:00.001-08:00

8ft by 16ft mixed media on wood

Debuting new piece

2010-12-03T04:54:00.000-08:00

I'll be debuting a new piece titled "Tutti Fucking Fruity: a portrait of Capt. Spaulding," at this show. It's Friday December 10th @54B Gallery 2128 S. Halsted Chicago

December 11 2010

2010-12-02T19:31:00.000-08:00

I'll be exhibiting some of my work at this interesting space. Treasure Town 2106 South Kedzie. Check it out! here's the blog link http://noeranocontext.tumblr.com

North by North Wells

2010-10-12T07:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of a new commission that is 11 feet by 15 feet. It's on display in the lobby of Cobblers Square 1350 N. Wells. Cobblers Square is one of Chicago's most unique and exclusive apartment complexes in the city of Chicago. It used to be The Western Springs factory and then in later years was the Dr. Scholls factory. When it was converted from a factory into rental units 25 years ago, Andy Warhol was commissioned to create a painting. Recently, the building has undergone a massive face lift and my painting was part of that face lift. The owners wanted a new painting done in a "POP" art style and thought my work was very much in that vein. Well, here is the completed piece. And below is a brief story on it's construction.Here is my assistant Jacob Sullivan and my friend Matt Ascuitto helping to adjust the stretcher bars to make sure everything is level.
Here we are, Edmundo Fernandez, Matt Ascuitto(and not pictured Mateo Bilitari and Erik DeBat) getting ready to lift the stretcher bars to the wall. You can see the stretcher bars underneath our feet. Because the lobby is in a giant atrium, and although it is enclosed, the painting will face some varying enviromental changes which necessitate the stretcher bars being exceptionally well built. All said and done the stretcher bars themselves probably weighed close to to 400 lbs. As you can tell, none of us look too excited at having to move them unto the wall.Here my assistant Jacob and myself are making initial measurements for the cleats, which will support the painting.The painting was too big to fit in my studio. Luckily, I was able to paint it inside my mother-in-laws garage. The added benefit was that I could open the garage door to bring in fresh air.The paint fumes have got to me.

Fully Lit

2010-07-04T07:25:00.000-07:00

40 by 60 inches
mixed media on canvas
June 2010

I'm listening to the streets

2010-07-04T07:23:00.000-07:00

29 by 15 inches
mixed media on canvas
June 2010

Carolina #2

2010-07-04T07:21:00.000-07:00

60 by 60 inches
Mixed media on canvas
June 2010

Billy Bat

2010-07-04T07:19:00.001-07:00

Mixed media on canvas
May 2010

It's a dirty shirt town

2010-07-04T07:16:00.000-07:00

24 by 20 inches
spray paint on canvas
July 2010

Another Bad Decision

2010-07-04T07:05:00.000-07:00

25.5 by 17.5 inches
mixed media on canvas
June 2010

"Off the world"

2010-07-04T07:03:00.000-07:00

21.5 by 12.5 inches
spray paint on wood
June 2010

Survival Is Triumph Enough: a portrait of Harry Crews

2010-07-04T07:00:00.000-07:00

14.5 by 23 inches
spray paint on wood
June 2010

Color of my dreams are turning blue

2010-07-04T06:54:00.000-07:00

26 by 20 inches
mixed media on canvas
June 2010

My Indecision Is Final 2010

2010-04-15T09:09:00.000-07:00

Confusion Is My Epitaph 2010

2010-04-15T05:04:00.000-07:00

Your Thoughts 2010

2010-04-15T05:02:00.000-07:00

30 by 40 inches oil on canvas

Music For My Environment 2010

2010-04-15T04:58:00.000-07:00

36 by 48 inches mixed media on canvas

The Grey Girls

2010-01-21T19:17:00.001-08:00

I'm kind of going into uncharted waters here. My work is taking on a more abstract feel that is open to many different interpretations.

The hand that cradles the rock

2009-11-30T06:48:00.001-08:00

First time in my life I let myself be held

2009-11-29T08:39:00.001-08:00

God made dirt and dirt bust your ass

2009-11-29T08:37:00.001-08:00

We Are Damo Suzuki

2009-11-08T06:04:00.001-08:00

Here I'm trying to create and illustrate a whole new universe and imagine what it's inhabitants might look like. The title is a homage to the lead singer from CAN and also the title is influenced by a song by The Fall.

Faces of Chicago - Carolina

2009-10-19T07:31:00.000-07:00

Faces of Chicago - Cody

2009-10-19T07:30:00.001-07:00

Commission Work

2009-10-19T07:23:00.001-07:00

I did this painting from a photo shoot i did. I shot it in the ornate Congress Theater lobby thinking that I'd have a bunch of cool background stuff to work with, but in the end it was the floor that caught my attention. Luckily, the client agreed, because I think it turned out to be a very unique and special painting.
I did this painting using house paint, airbrush, spray paint and acrylic. I did it from a picture the client gave me. It's 3.5ft by 8ft.

Faces Of Chicago

2009-10-12T07:38:00.001-07:00

40by60 inches. This is made from a photo I took.

Chicago Artist's Month

2009-10-02T04:26:00.001-07:00

Coffee and Art

2009-09-05T05:34:00.001-07:00

If you happen to be in Logan Square, stop on by New Wave coffee shop to take a look at some fantastic art. I have a few of my ArtKart pieces on display.

New Commission Piece

2009-09-05T05:30:00.001-07:00

24 by 36 mixed media

Sister Stones And Brother Bones

2009-07-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

To The End OF Night

2009-07-12T06:11:00.000-07:00

Delirium Makes Us All The Same

2009-07-09T10:09:00.000-07:00

Audrey Test Stencil #1 and #2

2009-07-08T14:09:00.001-07:00

I don't use a computer to separate my layers for stencils. I do it all myself without the assistance of the Photoshop cut-out tool. So before I put any real time into the final stencil I first do some tests. I see if I should go dark to light or light to dark. Meaning sometimes it works best to make your first stencil(the base) black and get lighter with each progressive layer. Or you go light first and end with black.

I used to use the Photoshop cut-out tool, but now there's a million other artists that have discovered it and everyone's stuff looks the same. Also, the updated version of the cut-out tool lost some of the rawness of earlier versions. But as with most Adobe programs it's two steps forward, one step back.

Kingdom's Temple Of Culture

2009-07-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

The move-in and build out is almost complete and I'll probably start some new paintings this week.

New Space

2009-07-04T05:40:00.000-07:00

After painting out of my apartment for the longest time, I've finally got a real studio space. It's called "Kingdom's Temple Of Culture," or as my dad calls it, "The Temple." Here's the first look before I start bringing everything over today.

New Work

2009-07-04T05:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of 2 commission pieces I've been busy with this month. They were both done using only spray paint.

New Work

2009-05-17T04:34:00.000-07:00

"Pink Betty" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Hockney's Pool#2" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Mayhem" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Flowers For Josephine#2" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Ode To Chicago #2" 18 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Jimmy Clean" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"It's In The Eyes" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray Enamel
"Everything Is Sugar Free" 16 inches by 16 inches" Spray Enamel
"Beast Quotes Celine" 16 inches by 18 inches Mixed Media

Sunday at Art Chicago

2009-05-05T05:27:00.000-07:00

Because I sold-out of everything on Saturday. And with not enough time to make anything Saturday night because I had an opening to attend. I decided to bring my studio to the streets and make some new pieces there. Right away, Sunday was looking to be a good day. Plus, people really enjoyed seeing the process of how I make my art. By mid-day I had already surpassed Saturdays sales and was almost selling them faster than I could make them. People seemed to be more relaxed and talkative. I was constantly getting kind words of encouragement.
And after three days, I was beginning to get familiar with who the artists and gallery owners were that were exhibiting at Art Chicago in the Merchandise Mart. You could tell because when they went to lunch, grab coffee or make runs to the liquor store I'd get these screwface looks of disdain or jealousy. Probably, because here I was in the open sunshine, blasting my tunes, smoking cheap hand rolled cigarettes and selling my art and I didn't have to pay a dime to do it. Poor Bastards.

But more than anything, I really appreciate all of the new friends I made, the candid stories people shared with me concerning their lives and the positive feedback I got. Selling my art on the streets of Chicago allows me to get a real sense of whats going on and allows me to reflect that in my work. It colors a realness to my art which is formed from the vibes and energy I digest from the pulse of our great city and those that walk it's streets. From the poor, the insane, the rich, black, white, gay or straight, everyones individual perspective is as important to me as the air I breath. And for that I feel very lucky and honored.
But the hardest part, is not being able to go the bathroom whenever I want. Saturday I went five hours without peeing. That's gotta be a record. When I finally was able to go, I nearly wet myself just thinking about relieving my kidney's. I left a little quarter spot on my pants in anticipation. I hadn't done that since I was a kid. Very humbling.
But with the sun blaring down on me and the constant moving around and talking, I needed to monitor my water intake because if not -- I'd have to go to the bathroom every hour. So, I felt like I was repeatedly on the verge of dehydration. And add to that, the paint fumes and the constant rumble of the elevated trains, it all paints a surreal memory of last weekend. But thankfully my wife would stop by and bring me food and watch my stuff so I could take a bathroom break. Another benefit of her presence was sales would increase when people saw that my wife was pregnant. I've tried to convince her to come with me full-time but she called bullshit on that. Oh well.

Saturday at Art Chicago

2009-05-05T04:58:00.001-07:00

First thing Saturday morning I set up at the bridge on Wells and Wacker. But there was very little foot traffic. I noticed a block west looked a little more heavily traveled so I moved over there. But when I got there, nothing. Once at my new position I noticed my last spot began to get a constant stream of people. It was like being at a check-out line and no matter which one you pick, it'll always be the wrong one. It didn't matter because the wind was getting a bit treacherous and I decided to go back to where I was on Friday, at Wells and Hubbard. But before I left, I was able to sneak a picture of the local legend "The Walking Dude" in his natural habitat.

In general, Saturday was much more subdued than Friday. I think with the Cubs game in the afternoon. The Blackhawks and Bulls both in play-offs games later that day, business was slow. At least not as good as Friday. I did manage to sell out of everything but it took 9 hours.

Friday at Art Chicago

2009-05-03T05:23:00.001-07:00

Blast from Christmas past

2009-04-26T06:12:00.000-07:00

This photo was sent to me from Maria from Idaho, a very nice lady who was visiting our beautiful city the day she ran into me. It was taken during Christmas 2008 on Michigan Ave., and I remember it because it was one of the coldest days in which I took the ArtKart out.

New stencil paintings

2009-04-25T09:32:00.000-07:00

"Sue Is Fine" 12 inches by 16 inches spray enamel on canvas
"Flowers For Josephine" 16 inches by 16 inches Spray enamel on canvas

These photos are kind of crappy because I took them before I varnished them. The glare from spray enamel makes it's hard to get a decent picture with a flash, so I had to shot with existing light. I meant to re-shoot them after varnishing them but I forgot and ended up selling them last night in the River North gallery district.

Latest Commission Painting

2009-04-25T09:27:00.000-07:00

"SUPER COAL" 35 inches by 60 inches. Spray enamel and Benjamin Moore house paint.

My client wanted me to paint their family dog but they couldn't decide which picture to use. So, I took their three favorite picture's and used a comic narrative to weave them all together in a cohesive way to showcase all of their pet's unique personalities. This family has had me do other stuff for them in the past and they always let me put my personnel stamp on every new assignment. I'd like to give a shout out to Philip, Rebecca, John and Em for all of their support towards my creative adventures. I'm pretty wasted in this photo. My regular respirator filter's were trashed so I was forced to make do with one of those disposable face mask one's. It didn't offer much protection because after 8 hours of spraying I was feelin a little warped -- as you can tell. Photos by Blake Fearn

Revolution Tattoo "Love You To Death" Show

2009-04-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

VIMBY - Revolution Tattoo

Here's a video about one of my favorite places to exhibit -- Revolution Tattoo. It's shot during my last group show there, the Valentine's Day themed "Love You To Death."

I'd see this WATCHMEN movie

2009-03-07T08:31:00.000-08:00

The WATCHMAN is definitely in my top ten of favorite books. I read it in high school and it just blew me away. I revisited it again a couple of years ago and I was afraid it wouldn't hold up, but you know what - it did. But regardless, I don't think I'll see the new movie because there's just no way it could compare to my imaginations interpretation. Plus, the director, Zack Snyder is a hit or miss director. The Dawn of the Dead remake was flawless but "300" was a boring snooze fest, with a souless narrative and too much slow-mo. And the trailers for WATCHMEN, kind of hint that Zack Snyder is again got his finger stuck on the slo-mo effect button. And I don't know if it's just me but I get an empty feeling about the whole thing. Maybe, I'm wrong, and it does seem to be that people who haven't read the book enjoy the movie more than those who did. But I would watch this animated WATCHMEN movie.

I submit for your viewing pleasure

2009-03-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a very productive day. I completed ten new works of art. I'm trying my best to refine my style and keep it fresh. Although, I re-use the same stencils, each new piece is a reflection and expression of my desire to challenge myself to work within my limitations of what I have on hand. I added some new colors to my palette and did a new stencil of Chet baker that I think turned out pretty good. I'll be downtown today at State and Washington from 12pm to 3pm today selling these babies. Wish me luck.Music Is For Lovers

Orange Betty

Stark Raving Beautiful

Orange City

BUK

WSB

Do You Feel Me?

Chet #2

Chet #1

Blue Betty

Inside peak at new work

2009-03-03T13:30:00.000-08:00

Here's a new painting that's been keeping me busy. It has an obvious comic book feel but I really spent time figuring out a different color palette variation than the one typically associated with comics. I wanted to keep the primary color feel but with some variation in character. The colors are an update of the comic theme. Kind of pastel in nature. Slightly, muted. You'll see why I did this as I get closer to finishing it.

When working on a painting I try to bring in outside influences as much as possible, like what I'm reading, what music I'm digging and of course what films I'm watching. While working on this painting I was reading "The Devil In The White City." I challenged myself to try and imagine how landscape architect Olmstead would color a comic book. Yeah, it sounds pretentious but it's true.

Mickey Rourke acceptance speech @ Indy Spirit Awards

2009-03-02T16:43:00.000-08:00

Anyone who knows me, knows I love Mickey Rourke. He's been my favorite contemporary American actor since I was a kid and saw him in the movie "Body Heat." He's only in it for a little bit but he steals the fuckin movie playing a level headed arsonist. I even did a painting of him a couple of years ago. I used a still from the movie "Rumble Fish" in which he played Motorcycle Boy, a color blind, former gang leader, who is starting to slip into psychosis.

When I displayed the painting everyone was like, "why did you do a painting of him? He's a joke." And I was constantly having to school people on why he deserved a painting. So, I was glad to see him make a come back. Although, I know he never went anywhere. He still made quality appearances in some fine films in the last decade i.e. - Rainmaker, Animal Factory, Spun, Sin City and Buffalo 66, to name a few.

With all of the positive attention Mickey Rourke received, I was able to finally sell my painting of him for a decent price. I'm happy about that but I'm bummed as hell he didn't win the Oscar. But I knew he'd blown his chance. Weeks before the Academy Awards, he was on "Larry King Live," talking about making an appearance at Wrestlemania 25 to fight against Chris Jericho. His publicist went ape shit on him and had to work overtime to deny the statement. But overnight what everyone thought was a sure thing, him winning the Oscar, went the other way in Sean Penn's favor.
Oh well. But at least we get this great acceptance speech at the "Spirit Awards. ENJOY!

ArtKart In Action

2009-02-26T05:53:00.000-08:00

These photos were sent in by my new friend Patrick Sands. He's a Photography major at Columbia College and he just happened to be shooting some photos downtown the same time I was setting up my ArtKart in front of the The Museum Of The Art Institute.

WORK IN PROGRESS

2009-02-26T05:21:00.000-08:00

I've been pretty busy working on a commission piece (I'll have pics up of my progress soon) for a good friend and patron and haven't had a chance to roll out the ArtKart this week- but like my wife says,"paid gigs come first." Not that it matters because the weather has been rather uncooperative. But looking ahead, next week's weather looks to be nicer. So, in all probability, I should be out in full force on Wednesday - stay tuned. But while working on my commission job I've been able to dedicate some time to a new stencil. Here's my progress so far.

"Ode To Chicago or How Muddy Waters Saved The World"

2009-02-21T09:12:00.001-08:00

Adventures in Wicker Park

2009-02-15T15:02:00.000-08:00

This is probably my favorite of my Mies Van Der Rohe IIT building series.
This painting is of Beatrice Dalle, the french actress. My initial reaction was I thought it had been a failure. It just didn't turn out the way I imagined it would. I wasn't gonna even let you see it. But I've changed my mind. It's kinda got a raw feel to it, that in some ways is very different from the other stuff I've done. It looks more like a drawing than a stencil.
Frida

Today I finished 6 new paintings to bring with me to Wicker Park to sell. Once down there, immediately I noticed a discernable difference in temperment of the denizens of Wicker Park compared to those good people of downtown Chicago. People were too cool to even give a passing glance at the ArtKart. My hopes were slowly being dashed at the prospect of selling any art today. I stood at the busy intersection of North and Milwaukee for about 45 minutes without
one nibble. No one even asked for a card. Which is rare. So, I decided to move further down Milwaukee. Once there my luck changed immediately because of some special visitors. My friend Anna Katrin and Christine stopped by. Anna brought me a much needed coffee and a delicious cookie. Thank you Anna, you don't know how much I needed that sweet, hot caffeine. It was cold today. Frigid and blustery, and I'm not just talking about the attitude. I'd been out there an hour already and that wind was starting to get to me.
While they were there, I sold the Burroughs piece and then Christine bought the new Bukowski painting. And soon after that, I sold the Sugar piece and a Skyline canvas. I was feeling good but I had some guy who saw me taking in all that cash and I felt he was thinking of trying to roll me. I called Jossie to come get me. It had been two hard hours of selling and it was time to go home.

Inside The Painter's Studio

2009-02-14T20:06:00.000-08:00

Today, I started work on five new paintings. I probably won't finish them until early next morning. After letting them cure for a couple of hours, I'll take them and my extras from last week and head down to Wicker Park to sell them. I'll be in front of Bank of America on Milwaukee and North from 1:00pm till 3:00pm.

LOVE U 2 DEATH SHOW @ Revolution Tattoo

2009-02-14T16:33:00.001-08:00

Chucho's pillows.
I was excited to see another stencil artist in the house but was saddened to learn he was from Austin, Texas and wasn't at the show. But on the flip side, him not being here makes it easier for me when I steal his idea for a Prince painting.
Here's a pic of some of my friends (from left to right) I think his name is Nico, Zore64 and Demon in the V.I.P. room.
Here's the tasty treats they had for sale at the bake sale table. There was a rumor the cookies were laced with PCP. But at this time, that is just a rumor.
You can see my three pieces on the top right. In the back you can see Erik DeBat aka RISK's sweet door piece. But what you can't see, because I'm trying to keep this Blog appropriate for family viewing is his sick and depraved mannequin installation. I guess you had to be there.
Here's Becky and Cheri getting in the way of me trying to take a picture of Slang's new awesome painting.
Revolution was packed as soon as the show started. This picture was taken at 8:15pm. It was a real good time from beginning to the end.

On This Friday the 13th, I'll love U 2 death.

2009-02-13T07:46:00.000-08:00

ArtKart coming to Wicker Park

2009-02-12T11:43:00.000-08:00

If the weather co-operates, I'll be taking my ArtKart to Wicker Park on Sunday. Stay Tuned.

Another Take On Burroughs

2009-02-10T06:57:00.000-08:00

This stencil just gives and gives. The background colors are really strong on this piece. I painted it on raw canvas so it has this weird bleeding effect. It looks even better in person.

FULL MOON GOT ME HOT!

2009-02-09T17:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was busy. I finished 14 NEW paintings. I was pretty stoked at how well they turned out. I truly believe that I've turned a corner. I celebrated by accepting an invitation for dinner, from my good friend, Matt. We went out for Ethiopian and ate like kings and had some great conversation. Tomorrow, I'll be downtown selling these babies, if anyones downtown and wants to find me. I should be at State and Randolph from 12pm - 3pm. Text me in case I move or get hassled by the cops. My cell#773.720.7055

GUN STREET GIRL

2009-02-09T17:20:00.000-08:00

ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME

2009-02-09T17:18:00.000-08:00

MIES VAN DER BLUE

2009-02-09T17:13:00.000-08:00