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The Estonian Philosopher.

After 4 hours looking for accommodation, I met a good guy in a bar who booked my room and bought me a beer. We talked business. Everything is paid for for 3 nights.

I'm here to make enough cash to get to Pamplona.
:hmm:

Oh!!! :eek:

Oh Stanley, don't do that. Sell some drawings or something instead!
 
Give me a call next time you're in the UK. There's a pony in it for you if you're the open-minded type. ;)
 
The guy disappeared for 10 minutes to check the internet, even tough he had an iPhone. Nice guy, wanted to help me, so I showed him my app'. He liked it, and paid form a taxi and 3 nights accommodation to talk more whilst I sketch on the streets.
 
Wasted last night :D

I like Dusseldorf, but I can't find the umlout on my keyboard. Not likely to make money from art here, despite the fact it promotes it's art. Beautiful park full of art - I like that.

And, who's this? It's my Hells Angels mate 'Held' all the way from Arles. Totally out of his brains. So much so even I couldn't be arsed to say hello :D Tomorrow maybe.

There's only one way I am going to make money here, and it's not through art.
 
Now come on Stan, we've talked about this. :(

:D

I have hit on a gem here. It will work in any city. Work for life if I want it.

It's a mobile app' that overlays a sketch onto Google maps. Targeting tourists mostly. Wherever you are - in a park, on the beach etc etc etc you check your mobile to see what options are in radar (re; fast food). Select the takeway and it throws up a 3D pic with easy to choose pictorial menu option.

No need to speak the language.
Don't have to explain where you are.
Meal delivered via Google maps coordinates within 30 minutes.

It's so simple, it's evil.
 
KÖln.

Still can't find me umlout. Forecast looks good. This looks to be the World's most perfect pitch. But, will they let me?

Bed covered for 2 nights. A light float in pocket - I won't starve for a few days. Business done in Dussledorf. Germany had been all about business and sod all to do with street art so far.
 
How small is this World?

I just popped outside for a cigarette only to bump into someone I shared a place with in Granada 4 years ago :D Seems he's landed a cool job with a new media agency made famous for light painting. I taught him that in a drunken, stoned haze on the mountains above Sacramonte :D
 
I look and feel tired as fuck...

me_koln.jpg

But, pockets are filling nicely - I'm going down well in Cologne. Haircut, shave and new jeans are priority tomorrow morning. If I can sell 2 more big sketches tomorrow I'm heading straight to Paris overnight to chance my luck amongst the poncey artists :)

What a grumpy fuck I look. Perhaps that's because I am!
 
Change of plan. Again :D

Really needed a rest day, so I've been doing touristy stuff and buying new clothes.

I'm saving money here. I like it. Makes sense to stay until I have more than enough cash in pocket to go directly home. Hotel booked for 3 more nights. All new clothes. Leaves me with €60 in pocket. I expect to have ample by Friday. I may work the weekend here also.

Didn't bother shaving head and face. I now wear black jeans with black satin shirt worn open over a bright, sky blue T-shirt. That's smart enough for my liking :D

The new stained glass window in the cathedral is shyte. A totally wasted oppourtunity. Does absolutely nothing for me. Just looks like a lazy idea.

Very nice, but expensive private collection here mind. I liked that. €10 entry.

And, whilst I remember: I have been very impressed with AO hostel/hotel whenever I have used them. Beds from just €12. Extra for sheets, towells etc, and don't bother with the pizza, but clean, bright, comfortable and the best staff in the World ever.
 
Stan is the real deal boys and girls. He lives so hard, Chuck Norris is his tooth fairy.
Paint on mofo. :cool:
Edit to add. Don't get ill and say fuckit man! if you need tooth doctors again we will have a whip round.
International treasure blegorah.
 
I hope to visit you in Slovakia again sometime. Would you welcome carefully selected friends of mine (musicians) as paying guests? Some have expressed interest. I would only recommend people I know you would like. Beautiful women mostly ;)
 
I hope to visit you in Slovakia again sometime. Would you welcome carefully selected friends of mine (musicians) as paying guests? Some have expressed interest. I would only recommend people I know you would like. Beautiful women mostly ;)
I'm not at all used to beautiful women paying me, but, if it has to be that way...;)
There for a month in Winter, then all next summer. :cool:
 
I'm not at all used to beautiful women paying me, but, if it has to be that way...;)
There for a month in Winter, then all next summer. :cool:

OK. I'll start selling :) Hopefully they will pay for my visit also ;)

You will like these people much! And, they will like you and your hideout :)
 
Pocket full of business cards and commissions lined up. Monday is a holiday apparently, so I stay in Cologne for the weekend.

Nice job tomorrow for some city council bod :) But, Germany has been all about making contacts rather than selling on the street. All looks good on the weather front also.

Still not sure what I'm going to do when I get back to Granada. Probably something stupid :)
 
Lots of work lined up and a holiday weekend to work through. Hopefully the weather will hold.

The manager of the Dom Hotel introduced himself today. Commissioned a sketch on canvass of the Cathedral (Dom) featuring his hotel. This could be good!

There's plenty of work here, but you have to meet people and spread the message. There is very little passing trade on the street for a city of this size. Or, at least I'm not getting it. Still, commissions is better.
 
Aaaargh!

Huge cash wipeout :( A total of €66 on essential medicines, and €61 for the only free bed I could find tonight. Tomorrow is marathon - everywhere is booked. I would have got on the train if I hadn't already committed to work for tomorrow and Monday.

A shit room for the money and they wanted €7.50 for a WiFi password!!! So, I'm drinking shit coffee in Burger King for the sake of checking emails. Then, I'm going to go and sulk with a bottle of wine by the cathedral. A party invite is on offer, but I think €61 for a room means charging batteries and making the most of my own shower and bed. Breakfast is included. It better be fucking awesome. And, they better not moan when I load my bag with lunch and evening meal from the buffet.

I'm fucked. Walking all over the city with 2 backpacks, rolls of paper, and a 2 Meter x 60CM canvas for tomorrows job. Soaked in sweat :(

God. This coffee is shit.
 
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