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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

'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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

'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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

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.

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Wanted to turn you guys and gals onto Gary Kent (RIP). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Kent He was a true outspoken patriot living in Austin, after a long Hollywood career (see wiki) wearing many hats & doing it all quite well in his style. Truely an amazing soul & talented professional. We all miss him

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Gary Kent - Wikipedia

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

'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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

'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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

"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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

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

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

"While Sleeping They Would All Come to Visit His Procrastinating Mind" oil painting by Myster Sphinx 2015 #cartooncharacters #surfguitar #GilTDog&JoJo #dream #lowbrow #tiki #exotica #nightmare #lowbrowart #comix #R.Crumb #BillyBratcher #graphicnovel #surreal #art #tikibar #oilpainting #freelance

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

'Shrimpy', our rescue Beagle fur-son, is an eager grom. Learning the ropes from Ivy & Jack.

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Deepwater Angler Coelenterate hybrid. Extant species. Caught in a trawl net off the coast of South Africa 2005. Thought to have died off 66 million years ago #fish #taxidermy #globalwarming #lowbrowart #GilTDog&JoJo #fishtrophy #tiki #exotica #ancientones #fishing #extinct #ancientones #MysterSphinx

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: 'Helen Holmes' (1891-1950) 'The Railroad Girl' appeared in 89 roles including 'The Hazards Of Helen' series. Did all her own stunts. Amazing & beloved. Caricature - Myster Sphinx #silentmovie #hollywood #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #filmhistory #stuntwoman #icon

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

'Carol & Co-Co', in front of Blackbeard's Surfboards (RIP) Encinitas California. Early 1960s logo restored by Blue Sky Film Design #surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #Encinitas #surfing #surfboards #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #California #lowbrowart #MartinDenny #surfer #surf #exotica

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

'Vera & Lynn in front of closed Kook Kove Surf Shack' Oahu Hawaii date unknown 1960 logo restored by Blue Sky Film Design #surfhistory #logo #decalart #surfshops #abandonded #surfing #surfboards #radioelko.com #1960s #surfart #tiki #surfguitar #Hawaii #lowbrowart #MartinDenny #surfer #surf #exotica

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: Shirley Mason (1901-1979) Appeared in 109 films between 1910 & 1929! Audience favorite very popular silent era actress. Caricature by Myster Sphinx #silentmovie #hollywood #cinema #leadinglady #icon #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #MysterSphinx #filmhistory #actress

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Forgotten Film Pioneer Series: Nell Shipman (1892-1970) Canadian. 1 of the most influential female filmmakers of the silent era. Actress, author, screenwriter, producer, director, animal rights activist. Caricature by Myster Sphinx #silentmovie #cinema #silverscreen #caricature #gelpen #filmhistory

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mystersphinx.bsky.social @mystersphinx.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Graduation Day at Obedience Training Classes. 'Ivy', the leader of her pack. "OK hoomans, who has the high value treats?" #beagles #endanimaltesting #blueskydogs #dogsofbluesky #beaglefreedomproject #noanimaltesting #dogs #AdoptDon'tShop #DogRescue #DogLovers #endanimalcruelty #animaladvocacy #dog

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