Obey Maach on Whiskerino

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02/29 - 6:38am

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"Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves and then we have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos" (This quotation is said to have come from the infinite wisdom of Snoopy - its amazing what you can find on the internet) But the sentiment is dead on!

This is inspired by a fairly famous self portrait - first person to tell me who it is i will buy a beer when they come and hang out with me..

photo by Motke.

keifel says:: not goodbye but adieu.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:39am

Jar says:: beautiful finish. It has been great.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:40am

Fargus says:: dang. this shot says alot.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:40am

Moses Marion says:: Classic - in all repsects
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:40am

Obey Maach says:: This is inspired by a fairly famous self portrait - first person to tell me who it is i will buy a beer when they come and hang out with me..
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:41am

mims attack says:: hello
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 6:59am

Zackle says:: You say goodbye. I say hello.

Great meeting you Maach. Your shots have been so amazing throughout. I look forward to future facial hair endeavors with you.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:02am

Mike says:: nice picture obey. good luck and congrats with the kid.

mike, greece
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:03am

Tedford says:: Maach, I am truly honored to be forever linked in an animated gif (naked in a bath no less) with you and Ned Kelly, two of my absolute favorite beards at this party. God bless the internet. Being only a couple of hours down the road I suspect our paths will cross again soon. Take care of that kid of yours and pass along some of that wisdom you're showing with that caption. It really has been a pleasure. I'll definitely be in touch. Drop me a line anytime - tedford41 at gmail dot com.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:13am

david.bean says:: maach, i'm glad we got to meet you, wesley and kairo. their will be plenty of hang time soon. maybe we can buy some land and build that town you're always talking about.

maybe we can hook up next week.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:38am

zach the sac says:: it's been a true pleasure!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:38am

Paul says:: And here I thought you were a grumpy, angry wall-vanishing Brit -- and it turns out that you're a great friend and kind soul. I'm so so glad you decided to come down with Shawn and Bobby, and I truly got to know you. We'll be having some fine red wine soon .... I know it.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:00am

Pip says:: This shot, like most of yours, is beautiful. I'll miss seeing them every day.

Farewell, sir.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:35am

jnonfiction says:: so genial and friendly, maach. it was a pleasure.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:03am

jnonfiction says:: and a kick-samwich photographer.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:03am

KO says:: full Maachs to you sir. It's been a blast!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:24am

os mutante says:: I wish I knew the picture. Can I still get a beer one day?
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:32am

George Bastard says:: Nicely Maach-ed.
I will buy you a beer when you hit NYC.
Hell, I'll buy ya two!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:42am

Scrivener says:: You are an amazing photographer. Thank you for sharing your creativity these last four months.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:02am

Paragone says:: Yep. I knew it. You were as fantastic as I thought you were going to be when I met you the day I shaved for your camera. so creative. inspirational. can't wait for the documentary to come out. A pleasure sir.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:22am

Jason says:: you are the man.

be well.

see you in 09.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:51am

Sethro says:: it's been a pleasure. thanks.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 10:54am

Ozzy Nelson says:: great meeting you this weekend. i'm in for that beer. don't be a stranger
God Bless
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:42am

mattyc says:: I like you.

No homo.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:59am

chris says:: id have to say your my fav brit...well at least my fav that is from brighton beach & lives in nashville next door to motke. im kidding, it has been a good deal getting to know you, wesley and kairo. you have a great family & "yall" are good peoples. no kicked samwiches in a brentwood parking lot...im up for it. thank you for your photos as well...they have been the colorful goodness of whiskerino.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:01pm

Boaz says:: Astrid Kirchherr

1960?

She took some of the early pics of the Beatles; right?

And how bout I'll buy the beer...
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:23pm

Boaz says:: And it has been a real pleasure sir. Your creativity has been inspiring and worldly entertaining. Til the next time...
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:27pm

Obey Maach says:: Boaz gets it!! nice work buddy i owe you a beer!
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:34pm

Mark says:: Good luck to you.

Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:50pm

Mateo says:: I'll buy you a ham for thanksgiving.

Good luck with the lil un.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 12:53pm

Sir Jellobeard says:: i remember the first time we connected was when i said you looked like a cartoon character in your sun picture, and you came back and said "i'm the cartoon character?" before then i was intimidated by you and your shots, you have a powerful presence about you. but gradually i feel as though that intimidation turned into admiration and now i find a deep connection between us that i've mentioned before feels like meeting up with an old friend. nothing solidified this feeling more until we departed from the restaurant with a hug. i'm certain it was familiar, and it was genuine. it's funny, though all of this is over the internet, i still had this strange feeling that we were hanging out the whole time.

before the throwdown when i exclaimed to natalie that i was "off to make a lot of friends!," I had you in mind, first in line. we will hang out again soon, and email me when you get inspired (joelartz at gmail), i'll do the same. thank you for the kind words, it shows with you too, you know.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 3:39pm

IAmEricAnArtist says:: whoa! No homo is real?

Awesome pic track record... Favorited you were...

See you around the Eastside?
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 4:46pm

motke says:: In a stark realization, the unsaturated Lionheart sat in his negative space, pondering the further things of life. The stillness and beauty of every moment rested in his loins, begged to be let loose as the overwhelming static of his muted television filled the air. A small child cried a faint whimper, hoping for a pair of large hands to lift him from his snuggled blanket pile. The air, saturated with fumes and moisture, surrounded him. The night was upon him. He would invite everyone over for toast/cheese/butter/tomato/hot sauce.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 7:53pm

Ace says:: mark, your photos have been consistently amazing the whole time on whiskerino and i hope that you will keep on going with the next one. also, i like your accent so much... sometimes i just liked to hear you talk. how creepy is that? anyways, youre a great man and im glad that you took the back seat for me. thanks for being awesome and see you in 09.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:32pm

wonder made says:: I was going to guess Olan Mills. Way off.
Tend well to your family. It's been a pleasure.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 8:45pm

modestly_modest says:: Its been a pleasure mark.

take care and i will see you in 2009.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:15pm

Chad Pugh says:: Excellent work, I really enjoyed all of what you produced during these months. Comments and photos are wonderful.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:17pm

brandon says:: It was fun meeting you at the JD tour. Your pics have been strong from day one. I hope our paths will cross again soon.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:29pm

Eli says:: All I wanna say is, we'd better be seein more of each other once this is all over. This ain't the end. You're one cool ass brit, and I like that. So, we need to hang. Hit me up anytime man. We'll paint the town red. Or shit brown. Whichever comes first.
Till then, PEACE OUT!

Oh, damn great pic too.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:48pm

killerbee says:: hey man ,good times
hope to see ya around the hood
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:56pm

Mackle says:: Maach, here's the deal in an easy to digest bulleted list:

- If there is such a thing as a Whiskerino cheerleader; you are it. Your comments are all over the place and your positive attitude (masked in dry British humor) made things so much better around these parts.

- Your photos were phenomenal; your ideas never ending. Incredible.

- Your taste in art and ink is impeccable.

- Please stop teasing me about bowling. I want to hang out with you "in real life" - outside of Whiskerino. Please don't deny me that.

I appreciate you, your presence and that British goodness that only you manage to produce.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 9:58pm

Roo says:: it's been an awesome experience and i am glad i was a part of it. i find it to be rather amazing what 4 months of photos and beard growing can do to a bunch of guys. throw in a whiskey tour and a beardy brunch and voila....FRIENDS! you keep that baby boy healthy and we will be seeing you around town before 2009! take care bearded brother.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:15pm

hale! ryan! says:: take care my bearded brother.
Posted: Feb 29th, 2008 - 11:55pm

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