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mystersphinx.bsky.social
@mystersphinx.bsky.social
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Beagle Dad of 3, Father, husband, underground comix cartoonist, oil painter, former Disney artist, still California Dreamin', Democracy enthusiast, Model Ts, old 78s, forgotten surf shop logos. End all animal testing.
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'Ken's Famous Hawaii Made Volcano Surfboards' rare, early 1960s (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025 Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #SouthCarolina #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surf #tikibar #hawaii
July 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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'West Cliff Surf Store' Santa Cruz, California. 1950s. RIP Harry Mayo 1923-2023 (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #surfing #surfboards #beachculture #1950s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #SantaCruz
July 2, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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RIP Brian. new artwork for our graphic novel project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025
#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #beachculture
#harborlife #BrianWilson #characterdesign #freelance
#hippie #santacruz #tiki #surfguitar #R.Crumb
#zappa #beachboys #exotica
June 28, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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'Riptide Rebels Surf Boards & Surf Shop' Hilton Head, South Carolina (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025 Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #SouthCarolina #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surf #tikibar #art
June 24, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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'Mother Ocean Sun-Surf-Sport Surf Shop' Venice Beach, California (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025 Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #tikibar #art
June 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Emerson Lake and Palmer 3D sculpted logo. Painted with One Shot Lettering Enamels. Photo by Scott Lindgren. Design and sculpted by Mr. Sphinx a long while ago, but Rock N' Roll never forgets. They were really nice guys. (RIP)
#ELP #logo #rocknroll #musicart #sculpey #sculpture #bandart #circus #art
June 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Was owned & on display at the remarkable private Mullin Automotive Museum, Oxnard, California (closed after Peter Mullin's passing). Photorealism piece, that I wanted to try. Oil painting by Myster Sphinx #painting #photorealism #exotica #Bugatti #carart #realistic #art #oilpainting #freelance #car
June 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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'Last Stop Surf Shop' Since 1957 Chula Vista, California. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #tikibar #art
June 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Was reminded of Gary Kent (RIP) our friend. Outspoken lover of Liberty & Justice for all. He always spoke truth to power. His wiki is below, should you wish to acquaint yourself. Last Stuntman of the golden era, father, writer, actor, director, animal rights guy, solid friend, the best fine soul.
May 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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'Saint Louise', (with apologies to anyone whose religious beliefs might find this objectionable) Ceramic by Myster Sphinx 2009
#Dayofthedead #silentmovie #surfguitar #GilTDog&JoJo #LouiseBrooks #lowbrow #tiki #exotica #lowbrowart #comix #R.Crumb #graphicnovel #surreal #art #tikibar #skeleton #icon
May 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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'Crazy Ed's Surf n Scuba Equipment' Long Beach, California. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #Longbeach #art
May 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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'Cold Sea Custom Surf Boards' Surf City, New Jersey (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025 Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #NewJersey #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #eastcoast #art #jerseyshore
May 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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'Cat Island Hawaiian Surf Shop' Santa Catalina Island, California. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx (c) Blue Sky Film design '25
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #LongBeach #art
May 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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'Eddie's Beatnik Reef Surf Supply Company U.S.A.' Long Beach, California. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #LongBeach #art #beatnik #reef #usa
May 19, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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'Aloha Andy's Surf-Scuba Shop, Home of the 'Tidal Jet' Honolulu, Hawaii. World Famous Since 1964. Restored logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #Hawaii #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #Honolulu #art
May 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Our pal & favorite new comedian/certified goof, Kara Morgan, has her 'Inner Voices' One Woman Show! May 13th
check out: www.karamorgan.com
#comedy #KaraMorgan #improv #French #sketchcomedy #gelpen #karaleemo #contentcreator #womenincomedy #character #Groundlings #Hollywood #Brigitte #comedyvideos
May 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: 'Billy Bitzer' (1874-1944) 1910 Hollywood's First Director of Photography. Cinematographer for DW Griffith. Introduced innovative lighting, fade out, iris Caricature Myster Sphinx
#silentmovie #hollywood #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #filmhistory #cinematographer
May 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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'Foam Finks Surf Shop' Mar Vista, California. Big Daddy Roth rip-off era homage. Restored 60s logo by Mr. Sphinx
#surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #California #retro #surfing #comix #surfboards #beachculture #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #ratfink #lowbrowart #surfer #surf #bigdaddyroth
May 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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"That Always Annoying Retired Senior Supermarket Parking Lot Know-It-All" For a Blue Sky Film Design's Comix project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025

#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #characterdesign #freelance #hippie #santacruz #tiki #comedy #r.crumb #zappa
April 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
mystersphinx.bsky.social
"That Always Annoying Retired Senior Supermarket Parking Lot Know-It-All" For a Blue Sky Film Design's Comix project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025

#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #characterdesign #freelance #hippie #santacruz #tiki #comedy #r.crumb #zappa
April 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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"That Always Annoying Retired Senior Supermarket Parking Lot Know-It-All" For a Blue Sky Film Design's Comix project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025

#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #characterdesign #freelance #hippie #santacruz #tiki #comedy #r.crumb #zappa
April 22, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: 'Patsy Ruth Miller' (1904-1999) Silent Movie actress & accomplished writer appeared in 79 films, including 'The Hunchback Of Notre Dame' & 'Head Winds". Caricature by Myster Sphinx
#silentmovie #hollywood #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #filmhistory #actress #icon
April 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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"That Always Annoying Retired Senior Supermarket Parking Lot Know-It-All" For a Blue Sky Film Design's Comix project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025

#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #characterdesign #freelance #hippie #santacruz #tiki #comedy #r.crumb #zappa
April 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
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"That Always Annoying Retired Senior Supermarket Parking Lot Know-It-All" For a Blue Sky Film Design's Comix project. (C) Blue Sky Film Design 2025

#graphicnovel #comix #lowbrow #illustration
#penandink #gelpen #podcastart #characterdesign #freelance #hippie #santacruz #tiki #comedy #r.crumb #zappa
April 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: 'Martha Mansfield' (M. Ehrlich) (1899-1923) Modeled for A.C. Johnston & Harrison Fisher. Vaudeville actress & appeared in 34 roles. Tragic fire death(!) Caricature - Myster Sphinx
#silentmovie #hollywood #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #filmhistory #actress #icon
March 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM