Category: Art

  • #SidewalkFriends: Cone Head

    #SidewalkFriends: Cone Head

    A drawing of a bald man with a big bushy beard. He has a serious look on his face and he is holding a photo of a beautiful white cat.

  • An Interview With Amos Goldbaum

    An Interview With Amos Goldbaum

    I recently bumped into Amos Goldbaum in our neighborhood, and I shot this short interview with him. Amos is a “drawer of lines” whose murals can be found all over San Francisco. I asked him how he developed his style, how he researches his murals, and other aspects of his work. You can watch the…

  • #SidewalkFriends: Lover of Cats

    #SidewalkFriends: Lover of Cats

    A drawing of a bald man with a big bushy beard. He has a serious look on his face and he is holding a photo of a beautiful white cat.

  • Nightshade, the AI Data Poisoning Tool

    Nightshade, the AI Data Poisoning Tool

    Nightshade, the AI data poisoning tool, is now available. In a recent article, the Register says, “Nightshade poisons image files to give indigestion to models that ingest data without permission. It’s intended to make those training image-oriented models respect content creators’ wishes about the use of their work.” Artists and photographers can use this defensive…

  • #SidewalkFriends: A Wizard Pondering

    #SidewalkFriends: A Wizard Pondering

    I like to keep my eye out for cool shapes during my walks and use them as inspiration for my #SidewalkFriends drawings. It’s like my version of hunting for Pokémon. A faded “Yield” sign in front The Knock Out bar, was the inspiration for this drawing of a wizard pondering his orb. Today’s #SidewalkFriends sketch is a…

  • #SidewalkFriends: Rock and Roller

    #SidewalkFriends: Rock and Roller

    I like to keep my eye out for cool shapes during my walks and use them as inspiration for my #SidewalkFriends drawings. It’s like my version of hunting for Pokémon. Some peeling paint on a nearby poll was the inspiration for this rock and roller. This rock and roller is my newest #SidewalkFriends sketch. Inspired by peeling…