New Hairs

"Eyebras"


Here is a fabulous new drawing submitted to the Famous Hairdos of Popular Music by Erin, a talented and busy artist who took the time to craft this great picture of Madonna. Thank you to Erin!

And thanks as always to all past and future drawers. The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music project would not exist without you.

From the Mail

The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music is one of several projects from Lemon o Books, and sometimes folks love those other projects and aren't very interested in these hairdo things. Which is fine; that's why there's so many flavors of ice cream. But if their rationale is that they aren't interested in pop culture or music, I feel the need to point out that that has never been the focus of this project! The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music is an invitation for anyone and everyone to scribble their names on the marble busts of celebrity culture. We are punching holes in Monets!

I love these drawings that some kind folks sent to my p.o. box. Thanks to the drawers, Jack and Charlie!


By Charlie, age 8

By Charlie, age 8

Drawings From the Milwaukee Zine Fest, 2014

On November 8th, The Milwaukee Zine Fest celebrated its sixth year at the Polish Falcon in the Riverwest neighborhood, a bright, balmy bulwark of self-published weirdness against the oncoming gray of Midwestern winter. Already the days are getting longer again. Let's remember a great weekend in November.

Here's some great drawings that folks made for me that day. Thanks to them. Thanks to the organizers, all attendees, all the exhibitors. Thanks!

From the Mail

It's been quite a while without new drawings here at The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music.
Some might say too long.

Others might say not long enough.

I say, "Here's some drawings that arrived in the mail. I think they are wonderful."

"Elvis Purrrresley"

"Weird Elvis"

New Hairs

The above hairdo drawings were created by my former roommate and talented ceramicist Dana Childs while he was staying in Milwaukee for the 48th annual NCECA Conference, exhibiting his work in two separate shows. Needless to say, these goofy drawings may not have been the most notable part of his Midwestern sojourn, but I love them. I'm always grateful to receive drawings for The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music, and it's always great to see my buddy. Thanks, Dana.

Drawings From The Chicago Zine Fest, 2014

I journeyed on Saturday from Milwaukee to Chicago to represent Lemon o Books and The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music at the 5th annual Chicago Zine Fest. I've attended this amazing event each year, and as always my deepest thanks go out to the organizers, attendees and exhibitors for making this day one of the highlights of my calendar.

Thanks also to the kind folks who submitted drawings to the Famous Hairdos of Popular Music project, which is closing in on its own anniversary- six years, hundreds of drawings, and eight books. I hope you enjoy these portraits as much as I do! Let's keep doing this.

From the Mail

Here's a great drawing retrieved from the Famous Hairdos of Popular Music P.O. Box a few days ago. Signed on the front by Will Dinski and postmarked in Minneapolis, the drawing got a little scuffed in its cross-state travels, but to me that's the magic of this project. I journeyed last month from Milwaukee to Minnesota, and then this fabulous drawing followed me back, and now, through the wonders of the Internet, it comes into your home.

Thanks to Will for drawing and mailing his work, and thanks as always to all drawers past and future!

Drawings From The Twin Cities Zine Fest, 2013

Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis.

For the second year in a row, I made the trek from Milwaukee to Minneapolis, Minnesota to represent The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music and Lemon o Books at the Twin Cities Zine Fest. It was an exhausting but fulfilling day. I met a lot of great people and received these five great drawing for The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music project. Apparently, Danzig is big in Minnesota. Maybe it's the long, dark winters.

Thanks to the festival organizers and attendees and thanks as always to the drawers who make this project possible.







In other Lemon o Books news, we have a new book and CD entitled Bodies of Water. Check it out!

From the Mail

On a rare Saturday off of work, I trekked to the Famous Hairdos P.O. Box and was rewarded with this incredible postcard drawing. The artist, k.g., wrote on the verso:

"I'm bad at art. Thanks for making me realize I have no idea what Gloria Gaynor looks like."

As for the first sentence, I heartily disagree, and with regards to the second, it was my pleasure. In a parenthetical postscript, k.g. further wrote, "And I gave her a cape [because] I messed her shoulder up." I'm no expert, but I believe disguising messed up shoulders was the reason for the invention of the cape, and I think this particular cape looks especially nice. Thanks so much for the drawing!

From the Mail

Here is one of two postcard drawings sent to The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music from Oak Park, IL last week. Thanks as always to the drawers for sending in their work.

Drawings from The Chicago Zine Fest, 2013

Saturday March 9 was the fourth annual Chicago Zine Fest . I've attended each year, making the trek from Milwaukee to the Windy City, selling Lemon o Books' projects and soliciting drawings for The Famous Hairdos of Popular Music. The festival grows bigger and more popular each year, but the organizers put on a more organized, inclusive, and welcoming show each time. Thanks to them, to all the zine fest attendees, and thanks as always to all the drawers who donate their talents to this project.

Here are some wonderful hairdo drawings. Enjoy!

From the Mail

Here's an incredible Elvis drawing completed for the Famous Hairdos of Popular Music project. I retrieved it from the Famous Hairdos PO Box last week but with the pumpkin pie haze of Thanksgiving only now lifting am I getting around to posting this most worthy drawing. Thanks for the mail, Paige! Stay awesome.

Drawings From The Milwaukee Zine Fest 2012

The fifth annual Milwaukee Zine Fest was held on Saturday, and I was in attendance representing Lemon o Books and soliciting drawings for the Famous Hairdos of Popular Music project. Thanks to the festival's organizers, everyone who attended, and deep thanks as always to anyone who has ever made a drawing for this project.

Here's the day's doodles, starting with a bevy of Madonnas:

I think I was told that this is supposed to be Rick Moranis. By Jason Ludtke.





The above drawing was done by a man standing and holding a small child. It's both a horse and a human face and should appear in psychology textbooks for generations to come.

The next one was done by the small child mentioned above.



The above postcard was signed on the back by Shane Matthias. Thanks, Shane!



I had a great day once again at The Milwaukee Zine Fest. Thanks again for the drawings, everybody, and until next time, thanks for looking!