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Busiest Month Ever

By Happenin Records | Published: March 9, 2010

Somebody needs to change the month of March from Women’s History month to Dustin Timbrook has a lot to do month.

What do I have to do? The first thing is a F’n doozy. I’m moving my studio to the second floor of Lowe Mill. It’s a space three times the size of what I currently work in and I will even get an enclosed sound booth to work on audio/video stuff. There’s just one catch:

I have to build the thing from scratch.

I spent all day yesterday tearing the “structure” that originally enclosed the space down. If you are wondering why I wouldn’t just save those old walls instead of building new ones, come have a look through the pile of materials that I tore down. Corrugated sheet metal, old office partitions with “Ghetto Child” graffitied across the surface, and completely random scraps of luan, plywood, etc. are what the orignal walls were hodge-podged together from. One particular 4×8 sheet of haf-inch plywood was suspended from the ceiling by a single screw (to my surprise as I unscrewed the thing standing at the top of an eight foot ladder).

I don’t have a lot of money to build this new space, so if you are feeling generous and want to support your favorite artist in the whole wide world, how about sending me a little donation on PayPal using the Chipin widget below? Even a donation of just $2.50 is enough to buy me a 2×4 or a sheet of drywall.

There are other ways you could help too. Buying a print from my Shop will also give me funds to build my new space. And if you live in the Huntsville area and just happen to have lumber that you are not using (2×4’s and 2×6’s), I will be happy to take them off of your hands.

So now that I’m done begging, let me share one other thing that is keeping me super-busy this month. Next Thursday, March 18th, I will be giving an artist talk at Lowe Mill at 5:30 PM. I plan on talking about my art work, my influences, and even showing some old videos. It is a lecture, but I will try to keep it entertaining and non-lecturey.

If you are on FaceBook, RSVP for my artist talk now.

And yes, I will try to make a promo video for this event in the next few days.

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Pop-Up Pink House

By Happenin Records | Published: March 9, 2010

My friend, artist Rita Burkholder, is preparing to shoot a music video for her solo music project, Helen Keller’s Ukelele.

The video is for a song called “Pink House”, and Rita is asking people to make little pink houses, no larger than 1″x1″x1″ to use as props. I recently made a pop-up pink house for her to use. Check it out:

Between building a brand new studio space and tiny pink houses, I’ve been occasionally adding brush strokes to my current watercolor project. The latest development is just a little bit more background content. More updates on the progress of this painting and the construction of MY NEW STUDIO SPACE (!!!) soon.

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Painting Again

By Happenin Records | Published: February 24, 2010

Boy howdy, it’s been a while since I painted anything. My work schedule is opening up a little bit more for actual art making now, so I’m going to take advantage of it. Here’s what I’m working on right now…

In other news, I got a brand new Betty feeder to brighten up my studio and to build my fortune, one quarter at a time. My studio space is already a sort of petting zoo, so why not seal the deal and get paid for it?

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Three Happenin Guys Christmas Special!!! DVD Sneak Peak

By Happenin Records | Published: February 9, 2010

Last weekend my band played one of our best shows yet at Eclipse Coffee and Books in Montevallo, Alabama. If you weren’t there you missed one H of a show. But cheer up, because through the miracle of digital video you can still experience the magic of the Three Happenin Guys Christmas Special, all in the comfort of your sofa recliner. Take a look at this sneak peak of two songs from our recent set.

The DVD of the full show is not far off, so check back soon to order your copy. Expect the price to be about 10 bucks, plus shipping. I’m also going to try to upload the whole show to Vimeo so that you cheapskates can watch for free. Till then…

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Three Happenin Guys Propaganda Gallore

By Happenin Records | Published: February 3, 2010

To all you Three Happein Guys fans, if you aren’t on FaceBook you’ve been missing all the fun and excitement over our show at Eclipse Coffee and Books in Montevallo this Saturday night.

Fortunately HappeninRecords.com has got you covered. Here’s all the publicity material the band has worked up over the past couple of weeks.

Here’s the first video I shot…

And THG’s guitar player Chris made his promo video directorial debut with vids #2 & 3

My most recent ad is about the show AND the sweet poster I designed for the show. If you want to buy one before the show, pre-pay for one now because we only printed 24! Buy it for just 3 dollars in my shop before it’s too late.

Them’s the videos. But what about you THG fans who actually like to read? Here’s a day-by-day log of our outgoing campaign emails for you nerds out there. Read on…

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Picturesque Happened

By Happenin Records | Published: December 16, 2009

It’s been a long wait, but after much computer repairing I was finally able to edit the footage of the opening reception for Picturesque. Through the miracle of online video you can now relive the greatest night of your entire life, or slap yourself for missing out on what could have been.

Those chicken pieces were delicious.

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Now With Video!

By Happenin Records | Published: December 8, 2009

Good news, world! Now you can see all Happenin Records videos in one place. I just finished designing a new video page for the site that lets you see every video I’ve ever posted online without having to bounce to a million different sites and pages. Any videos I post on YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, Vimeo, or elsewhere can be found right here from now on.

To celebrate this momentous triumph over the monotony of having to click around I’ve uploaded a brand new video. Well, technically it’s an old video but it’s new to the web. A full performance by Three Happenin Guys at Equality Alabama in Montgomery back in 07. This is one of the most fun shows we’ve ever played. Be sure to watch the last 5 minutes because you don’t want to miss our touching tribute to the late, great Fun Zone.

Video

So what are you waiting for? Check out the new Video page now!

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Picturesque Is Only A Day Away

By Happenin Records | Published: November 13, 2009

That’s right: Only one more day before Picturesque, my solo art show at Lowe Mill Studios, explodes on the Huntsville art scene like some experiment at Redstone Arsenal gone horribly wrong.

Are you going to just sit around in your pajammies during the biggest art event of 09, or will you join the crazed mob of art lunatics who erupt into violent mania at the mere thought of viewing my colorful renderings or corgis eating watermelon?

That’s what I thought. See you tomorrow night!

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Dustin Timbrook Featured in Huntsville Times

By Happenin Records | Published: November 12, 2009

Wow, all this publicity is starting to go to my head. Betty and I were featured in the Huntsville Times’s Go Magazine today to promote my solo art show, Picturesque, happening this Saturday night at Lowe Mill studios in Huntsville Alabama from 6 to 9 PM.

You can read Jon Busdeker’s article about my show and my artwork HERE.

Since becoming a world-renowned superstar I’ve begun living a more lavish lifestyle; One that involves wrapping a cashmere sweater around my neck and feeding Betty Fancy Feast. Here is the latest promo video for my show on Saturday. I hope I don’t come across as too stuck-up. But really, what do I care now that I’m famous?

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Little Spring Park: Now With More Park

By Happenin Records | Published: November 8, 2009

Finished.

The series that I began months ago is finally complete, and just in time for Picturesque. Little Spring Park is my 7 foot long, 5 part watercolor of downtown Huntsville’s Big Spring Park. I’ve always enjoyed riding my bike and walking Betty in the park, so I thought it would be fun to consolidate my favorite parts of the park into one nice little visual stream. Have a look at the painting in this short video that my friend JD Frey of Dead Worker’s Party helped me put together.

Want to pre-order prints of Little Spring Park to pick up at my show this Saturday? Hurry! I go to the printer Wednesday morning, so order HERE now!

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Pre-Order Your Picturesque Prints

By Happenin Records | Published: November 4, 2009

Excited about my upcoming solo art show, Picturesque, at Lowe Mill Studios in Huntsville Alabama on November 14th 2009, but worried that you can’t afford to walk out with your favorite painting? Well fret no more, because for the first time ever I will be selling high quality, limited-edition, archival giclee print reproductions of every watercolor in the show: And for incredibly affordable prices. These reproductions are printed on watercolor paper with archival pigments instead of regular printer ink, so they look and feel almost exactly like the original paintings!

Here’s the promo vid. FYI: I was pretty sick when I shot this, so don’t think that I’m always this greasy.

As explained in the video, pre-ordering your prints will guarantee that the prints you want don’t sell out before you get to the show, and it helps me out with the up-front costs of having prints made. It’s also a way for you to get my work even if you can’t come to the show. I will gladly deliver work to anyone in my area, or have prints shipped for a little bit extra.

HOW TO PRE-ORDER YOUR PRINTS Read More »

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More Art Show Hype

By Happenin Records | Published: November 3, 2009

I’m in a race against the clock to get things together for my upcoming solo art show, Picturesque, at Lowe Mill Studios in Huntsville Alabama on November 14th, 2009. I’ve been sick as a dog on-and-off for the last few weeks, but I promise I will bring the goods next Saturday night. I came down with mono during the lead-up to my last show, but I still pulled through. So be there, and buy some stuff (even if it’s just a postcard), so I can still afford to pay for my own health insurance!

Here are my two most recent promo videos:

I’m serious about that invite business. If you are on Facebook, help a brotha out.

RSVP and invite your friends HERE.

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Happy Halloween!

By Happenin Records | Published: October 31, 2009

Holy Cow, this is the corniest video I’ve ever made. But thems the breaks when you are hustling to promote the biggest art event that Huntsville Alabama has seen since they installed the last moon rock in the Space and Rocket Center.

That’s right; I’m talking about Picturesque, a solo exhibition of new paintings by your favorite artist, Dustin Timbrook, at Lowe Mill Studios on November 14th, 2009. The opening reception is from 6-9 PM that Saturday night.

Can’t wait to see you there, and if you are on Facebook, don’t forget to RSVP and invite all your friends on the event page.

Huge thanks to Anna Sue at the Flying Monkey Arts Center for helping me with this video.

And here’s a spooktacular new painting to haunt your dreams this All Hallows Eve: Cat Water.

Cat Water

Cat Water

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LaShonda Is Not Impressed

By Happenin Records | Published: October 30, 2009
LaShonda Is Not Impressed

LaShonda Is Not Impressed

Still not convinced that you should attend Picturesque,  my upcoming solo art exhibition at Lowe Mill Studios in Huntsville, Alabama on November 14th between 6 and 9 PM?

Well, I’ve got 5 incentives that will set your mind right. Watch the following video and learn. Then RSVP on Facebook.

Here is what I painted yesterday. I’m starting to get a pretty bad itch to do my own children’s book.

Pearl Farm

Pearl Farm

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Picturesque: An Exhibition of New Paintings By Dustin Timbrook

By Happenin Records | Published: October 29, 2009

What? A solo art show by your favorite super-artist, Dustin Timbrook.

When? Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 6PM-9PM

Where? At Lowe Mill Studios. 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville, AL 35805

That’s right folks; The event of the year is just weeks away! Picturesque is the art event you’ve spent you’re whole life waiting for. Beautiful watercolors, social titillation, exquisite catered cuisine, and gallons of sparkling alcohol. Don’t be the one person in Alabama who misses out. RSVP here.

And if all those promises are not enough to convince you, here’s a little something to seal the deal…

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The Internet

By Happenin Records | Published: September 13, 2009

As the publisher of the most popular website on the internet, I hear the following question constantly from my readers:

“Dustin, I’ve been reading your blog at www.HappeninRecords.com faithfully. So faithfully, in fact, that I have never ventured out past your URL. I don’t know what else there is out there in that vast world wide web. And to tell you the truth, Dustin, I’m scared. I’m terrified of what may be out there. Is the rest of the internet as entertaining and educational as Happenin Records, or is it the abominable wasteland of child predators and identity thieves that I imagine it to be?”

Wonder no longer! My roommate Cory and I have put together a nice video presentation of everything you need to know about the internet. In this short docudrama we explore the worlds of Facebook, Netflix, Skype and more. Come along for the ride!

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Brothers

By Happenin Records | Published: July 13, 2009

If you have been reading this blog you are already familiar with my Grampaw, my cousin Tony, and the embarrassment they regularly cause me. Unfortunately, my family problems don’t end there. I also have two brothers and a father who make my life a living hell. Just the other night I was slapped in the face for a packaging tape mishap that was TOTALLY NOT MY FAULT, and I have the evidence to prove it.

It’s not always terrible though. In fact, things are looking pretty good now that my father has revealed our incredible family secret…

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Free Painting

By Happenin Records | Published: July 2, 2009

I am giving away my favorite and most popular painting, How Come Jermaine Got Two Popsicles?, for free. Here is the promo:

I will be posting full details tomorrow, and the competition will officially begin on the 4th. Till then, talk trash in the comments section.

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Cousin Tony on the Warpath

By Happenin Records | Published: June 28, 2009

My cousin Tony has been very active lately making webcam videos on the YouTube channel that my grampaw set up. Lately he has focused on criticizing the subject matter of other videos that he finds outrageous and appalling, like this video of a promiscuous teen girl on a daytime talk show,

or this video,  which I am sure you, your Sunday school teacher, and your estranged great-grandmother have all seen by now.

He’s not always a negative Nancy, though. Tony does take delight in some of what the internet has to offer. Unfortunately this is mostly limited to things like LOL Cat compilation videos.

Previously: My Grampaw Has a Webcam

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Three Happenin Guys: Cookies

By Happenin Records | Published: June 23, 2009

Here is a music video I made for my band a couple years ago. As you can tell towards the end of the video, my college diet consisted mostly of Ramen noodles.

If anyone wants to buy the mask, a latex-cast replica of my friend Robby Capps‘ face, used in this video I’ll give it to you for 20 bucks.

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