how are we supposed to contain ourselves? you really shouldn't have posted about this until you had the further information at hand.

well nominate me for worlds worst promoter too if ya like

Did you ever finish that mining lobby painting Ben?

I stopped working on it.. if that's what you mean happycow...

I added a bit more to it...

...and because the 2010 ''winner'' was some bloke who found his painting in the op-shop, I am hanging on to the claim still of Australia's Worst Artist...undefeated!

Haven't you ever heard of Found Art, you philistine?

nah, ken done's still alive.

I nominate Ben for worlds worst promoter too if ya like.

I've seen worse pics at the op shop. I kinda like that pic.

had the same thought ratfink.

and because the 2010 ''winner'' was some bloke who found his painting in the op-shop, I am hanging on to the claim still of Australia's Worst Artist...undefeated!

WHAT

I stopped working on it.. if that's what you mean happycow...

Last I read you were deciding what to write on the placards.

this contemporary australian piece currently up for bids on ebay rates pretty high on the shit art-o-meter

$595.00 with 3 days remaining

First Ever Solo Exhibition!!!

come on down... invite your friends

...throughout September at the upstairs gallery at Bar Open (Johnson Street, Fitzroy)

Opens : 6pm, Tuesday 6th September
Runs: until the end of September

bar open or the old bar?

Or man!!! Sorry all...

BOLD AR

BOD LAR

OLD BAR

OLD BAR!!

oh dear god

so awful
so fucking awful

i love it.

glad you think that way denial

more at the blog

amazing!

The scroll looks like his amputated arm

Might take my new painting ''God vs Footballers'' to the Pub Footy games today...

Hey Ben.
is this one of your artworks on Iheartchaos?

It looks very similar if not.
Keep up the good work. I love your style.

^^This would help

http://www.iheartchaos.com/post/30039777536/oh-hitler-you-just-wanted-to-make-love-to#disqus_thread

Different stroke style. Ahem.....

ha. no. that's done on a puter. I use real paint.

good idea for a painting though

Ben, as you are clearly self-taught, I was wondering if you had any tips for someone that was keen to paint themselves, but didn't have any noticeable aptitude or the time available to participate in a class?

Where do you buy your materials?
Where do you get your inspiration?
How do you deal with criticism?
Which youtube videos would best aide painting technique?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

Hi gabbo. thank you for your interest and questions.

I was wondering if you had any tips for someone that was keen to paint themselves?

if you want to paint yourself, firstly get a mirror, or perhaps a photo of yourself. It's very hard to see what your painting otherwise.

Where do you buy your materials?

I buy my materials from op-shops and $2 shops. There's no point being a chimney sweep with the kings clothes on.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get my inspiration from the world around me.. whatever makes me laugh or whatever I think deserves celebrating or recognising, or if I think that a story is kinda interesting. I enjoy little pleasures.

How do you deal with criticism?

As ''Australia's Worst Artist'', it's pretty hard to get offended with criticism. As will all good headstrong arrogant artists, it's like water off a camels back!
but seriously, everyone is crap, especially to begin with.. and also art is so subjective, millions of people dont like picasso, and Van Gough only sold 1 painting while he was alive... so dont worry what people say. if you reckon your progressing with your art, then your winning.

Which youtube videos would best aide painting technique?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3k8qWTn4Rg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER5qwu8nTtc
and of course this man is a hero. gunna include him in a painting soon...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sL3MKQIARA

hope this helps.

meanwhile, here's a new one I painted from scratch last night after watching the Hawthorn v Adelaide match

meanwhile... Monkey Jesus lady wants to get paid!

a brand new painting is about to be published in a book called A4

A4 Book is a soft cover book of writing, images, photographs, drawings, poetry and ideas. Work included is visual, conceptual, literary or analytical.

Artists involved include Ben Butcher, Elisa Bryant, Jace Rogers, Amy & Lori (Brief-pants), Jace Rogers, Sianna Lee, Elsha McGill, Amy Duncan and Alex Bishop-Thorpe.

Cost of printing will be covered by fundraising and sales. Any profit made will go towards anti-nuclear actions

Book available on the night for $12

https://www.facebook.com/events/438741452837610/?fref=ts

There will be a launch THIS FIRDAY 25th Jan @ The Old Bar, with

HIGH TEA
https://www.facebook.com/highteaband

BODIES
https://www.facebook.com/pages/BODIES/131941913508795?group_id=0

PIONEERS OF GOOD SCIENCE
https://www.facebook.com/pioneersofgoodscience?fref=ts

WILEY RED FOX
https://www.facebook.com/WileyRedFox

DJ TIM CASHMERE

OMG! there's an Adelaide launch too!

Melbourne Launch

meanwhile, I've been interviewed and somewhat misquoted in this ArtsHub article about 'bad art'..

new painting

Trying too hard Ben.

what about this then?

Daft Punk Play the Wee Waa Agricultural Show

Dogs v Pussies is the stand out for me.

Your paintings remind me of your football; unorthodox and full of effort. Both work well.