Aaron Bates
@artbyaaronbates.bsky.social
I make art and music as often as I can. Lost it at the movies. 8mm 16mm & 35mm enthusiast.
I’ve been going back through JFK (masterpiece) and I don’t know how I missed this but “X” is given his orders from his superior who is wearing Jeff Lynn rockstar-interview sun glasses in his own office so um. So there’s that.
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I’ve been going back through JFK (masterpiece) and I don’t know how I missed this but “X” is given his orders from his superior who is wearing Jeff Lynn rockstar-interview sun glasses in his own office so um. So there’s that.
Me in 2025 and beyond.
(Double Indemnity (1944))
(Double Indemnity (1944))
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Me in 2025 and beyond.
(Double Indemnity (1944))
(Double Indemnity (1944))
This whole evening has been one of the more memorable skies of this year. All of the colors swirling /ebbing and then, finally, fading into blue-grey-black.
November 4, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This whole evening has been one of the more memorable skies of this year. All of the colors swirling /ebbing and then, finally, fading into blue-grey-black.
My yearly and only Halloween decoration. It’s a bonus that my last name is Bates.
October 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
My yearly and only Halloween decoration. It’s a bonus that my last name is Bates.
Here’s a little guitar for your day
October 29, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here’s a little guitar for your day
Here’s a piece I did for the Halloween
October 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Here’s a piece I did for the Halloween
16mm film / 4th annual Vampire Campfire was a success last night. Weather was perfect. Happy Halloween!
October 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
16mm film / 4th annual Vampire Campfire was a success last night. Weather was perfect. Happy Halloween!
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If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.
1916 sheet music
October 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
1916 sheet music
I’m genuinely surprised that they’re not getting up and walking out. What a fool. What an embarrassment to the United States.
September 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I’m genuinely surprised that they’re not getting up and walking out. What a fool. What an embarrassment to the United States.
This is peak Bengals dumpster fire. What an absolute embarrassment this organization is.
September 30, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This is peak Bengals dumpster fire. What an absolute embarrassment this organization is.
Dave’s last episode for NBC. He goes to GE to drop a basket of fruit as a gesture of goodwill. GE owned NBC at the time.
September 22, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Dave’s last episode for NBC. He goes to GE to drop a basket of fruit as a gesture of goodwill. GE owned NBC at the time.
I was an extra on Old Man and the Gun in 2018. i sat pretty close to Robert Redford (and Sissy Spacek) all day in a diner for a scene. It was an absolute treat to hear them chitchat between takes. At one point they were discussing the merits of gummy bear melatonin.
September 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I was an extra on Old Man and the Gun in 2018. i sat pretty close to Robert Redford (and Sissy Spacek) all day in a diner for a scene. It was an absolute treat to hear them chitchat between takes. At one point they were discussing the merits of gummy bear melatonin.
Untitled 8x8” acrylic on canvas.
September 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Untitled 8x8” acrylic on canvas.
36 years ago in 1989 the Stones made the cover of Time and the headline includes “Aging stars”.
August 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
36 years ago in 1989 the Stones made the cover of Time and the headline includes “Aging stars”.
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The Cars’ most popular song is “Drive”. The Cars. Drive. I don’t think we collectively have given The Cars enough credit for how funny it is that they wrote a song called “Drive” or ourselves enough credit for it being their biggest hit.
August 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The Cars’ most popular song is “Drive”. The Cars. Drive. I don’t think we collectively have given The Cars enough credit for how funny it is that they wrote a song called “Drive” or ourselves enough credit for it being their biggest hit.
Esquire/ February 1969
August 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Esquire/ February 1969
I saw someone post this kind of breakdown so I wanted to make my own. It’s interesting how solid season three was (imho). Short Fuse would have ranked higher but Roddy McDowall’s performance is truly grating throughout. #columbo
July 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I saw someone post this kind of breakdown so I wanted to make my own. It’s interesting how solid season three was (imho). Short Fuse would have ranked higher but Roddy McDowall’s performance is truly grating throughout. #columbo
The Watergate Scandal Game 1973 “A game of cover-up and deception for the whole family”
July 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The Watergate Scandal Game 1973 “A game of cover-up and deception for the whole family”
I love Roger Miller and I love this song so I decided to take a stab at it. My son helped me record and mix it. I am happy with how it turned out. Hope you enjoy.
youtu.be/UauLCJM4NFU?...
youtu.be/UauLCJM4NFU?...
Lock, Stock and Teardrops (cover)
YouTube video by Aaron Bates
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July 24, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I love Roger Miller and I love this song so I decided to take a stab at it. My son helped me record and mix it. I am happy with how it turned out. Hope you enjoy.
youtu.be/UauLCJM4NFU?...
youtu.be/UauLCJM4NFU?...
July 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
If you’re a smoker and your name is Larry, have I got a surprise for you.
July 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you’re a smoker and your name is Larry, have I got a surprise for you.