Filed under: Guest Artists
A few weeks ago, I asked my friend (and one of my favorite artists) Robert Hardgrave to be a guest artist on Gallery of the Absurd. He’s not obsessed or corrupted with celebrity gossip like the rest of us, so he had no idea what to do. Robert innocently said "I guess I’ll have to go buy a tabloid so I can see what’s going on out there". !!!!! Oh, how I wish I was still as innocent as he!!! He’s one of those people who when you ask him about Kevin Federline, he says "who’s that?" That is why I love Robert. Here is his version of Paris Hilton…. I think he captured her beautifully.
I’ll be back with regular postings starting in April. I’m working on a super secret celeb project with a HOT gossip blogger right now. Soon, very soon we’ll unveil our madness.
Posted by 14 ♦ March 23, 2006
At 10:37 am Sally Waxerton-McBumperbottoms said:
Wow, what a face! Gorgeous, hideous, wonderful! That visage is burned into my brain for good. She’s stunning!
March 24, 2006
At 10:46 am Kamala said:
Robert, you don’t know who Kevin Federline is? You poor, poor soul! Paris is lovely. Just lovely. I never thought I’d see you paint a celebrity, but, this works, for sure. The perfect blend of beauty and horror.
March 24, 2006
At 11:32 am Long Island Irish said:
She is completely hideous, yet beautiful. The perfect modern nightmare. I must print this out and hang it on my wall. Thank you 14 for introducing this wonderful artist to my eyes. Robert, you are truly a marvel.
March 24, 2006
At 11:40 am Penny Woods said:
As long as it’s not Perez, I’ll be happy.
March 24, 2006
scone
At 1:58 pm scone said:
i hope its trent
March 24, 2006
At 5:50 pm Cyclops Kitten Natividad said:
That’s brilliant; in the classic vein of Saul Steinberg or Al Hirschfeld. You go, Farmer Bob!!!
March 24, 2006
At 5:52 pm Redhand said:
Wonderful. The perfect image to match her monster “personality.”
March 24, 2006
At 6:07 pm vlcupper said:
The Mona Lisa of the new millenium.
March 24, 2006
April
At 7:51 pm April said:
Is it Trent? Cuz that would rock!
March 24, 2006
At 9:40 pm Guy said:
Wow, thank you Robert you have captured how I feel about Paris Hilton beuatifully. Ever since I saw my first episode of the simple life the only way I can see her is her nauseating, condescension and vanity , and lack of true compassion obscuring any possible physical beauty she might have. P.S. I don’t know who Kevin Federline is either, yet.
March 24, 2006
At 9:50 pm alaina said:
beautifully hideous!
its so… creepy…
i love it!
March 24, 2006
At 9:54 pm Crees_dahl said:
Robert, you are a awesome. Is this one of those pictues that you can turn upside down and see what she will look like in 30 years? Or will we just see her Herpes infested crotch. I need to know because I have a weak stomach.
March 24, 2006
At 1:03 pm farmerbob said:
Thank you everyone. I now know who Kevin Federline is. It’s almost like I’ve eatin the forbidden fruit now. It tastes nasty!!
March 25, 2006
At 1:59 pm Suburbia in the City said:
What a work of art. This is actually a more beautiful rendition of Paris. She looks stunning.
March 25, 2006
isaelda
At 5:51 am isaelda said:
Simply a genius…
March 26, 2006
isaelda-italy
At 5:52 am isaelda-italy said:
Paris…Picasso is so proud with you….
March 26, 2006
At 6:22 am TheIdleReceptionist said:
Ah, Mr. Hardgrave! Such a lovely visage! But I think he was tricked by Ms. Hilton’s probable use of bronzer in some specific–erm–areas; Her boobies aren’t that big…
Love it.
March 27, 2006
Penname
At 6:27 am Penname said:
OOooh, Trent WOULD be awesome. Also, this piece is divine! Only thing, she is not so stacked. That girl is straight like a ruler.
March 27, 2006
Melcocha
At 9:09 am Melcocha said:
Perfection, indeed. I was tempted to say that the portrait enhances some of her less attractive facial features, but on second thought, NO WAY. Thank you for sharing your talent with us Mr. Hardgrave. Your rendition is simply spot on and inspired.
Cheers.
March 27, 2006
At 10:35 am DonnaJEM said:
Horrifyingly Beautiful. Love that ulta uber pointy nose.
And 14, a collaboration with you and Trent would be like the planets aligning. I’ll keep my finger crossed.
March 27, 2006
At 11:22 am Moonmaid said:
Wow, she looks like the fish alien commander of the Jedi in Star Wars III.
March 27, 2006
Jessica Menn
At 12:01 pm Jessica Menn said:
Am I the only one who is reminded of the monster at the end of “Conan the Destroyer”?
March 27, 2006
At 12:50 am Chantelle said:
Oooh…I hope it’s with DJ or MK.
March 28, 2006
tricia
At 7:58 am tricia said:
Very like Al Hirschfeld! But better, more psychological.
March 28, 2006
At 9:54 am Tracey said:
Great! Except I don’t think Paris’s breasts are that big. lol
March 28, 2006
At 10:31 pm Chansmom said:
Very good! My 14, you really have some friends in high places. You go! I still don’t like Paris, but this does make her a little more bearable to look at.
March 28, 2006
At 12:28 am Rix said:
I think i will have nightmares about this one.
March 29, 2006
At 12:34 am Viper Tetsu said:
Score, Jessica Menn! Total Conan-monster. As sketched by Hirschfeld and Charles Addams, maybe?
March 29, 2006
Anonymous
At 4:08 pm Anonymous said:
Is it just me or has anyone ever noticed there is a VERY good reason why she always poses for pictures with only one side of her face showing? Because she looks hideous straight on. I’ve only seen one picture, and my eyes bled. AND she’s cross-eyed I wish I could remember the rag, DAMN!!!!!
March 29, 2006
Johnny Digital
At 8:58 pm Johnny Digital said:
Lovely job Robert.
Paris Hilton with a hint of Tom Cruise influence.
(by influence, I mean alien)
March 29, 2006
Damien
At 8:31 pm Damien said:
Ahhh great pic again great great style..wonderful. Totally hanging out to see what other wonderful peices await us in April ‘14.
March 30, 2006
At 4:08 am midevil said:
Sorry, unrelated again, but uh, I wanna see you do Naomi Campbell, beating up little old ladies.
April 1, 2006
At 7:46 pm DamnHell said:
I thought this was a drawing of Tori Spelling! All these tramps look like hammerhead sharks!
April 1, 2006
At 11:33 am Jim Berryman said:
Great picture of Paris…it captures the quintisential elements of her visage!
For anyone who has not seen pictures of Britney “posing for her mother-of-the-year award” - the picture on this March 29 blog could be worth a few chuckles:
http://thebionicbuddha.blogspot.com/
Keep up the great art and thanks for sharing!
April 2, 2006
Ketchup Blood
At 6:55 am Ketchup Blood said:
Fantastic similarity. Love it.
The only problem is the boobs. The boobs are WAY TO BIG.
April 5, 2006
At 4:09 pm demarriob said:
i knew. i knew she was E.T. sister. i couldn’t put my finger on it at first. but now that i see her without her makeup. i can see her true form. hey paris PHONE HOME!!!
April 5, 2006
bobby
At 9:27 pm bobby said:
nah, the boobs look to big to be hers
April 5, 2006
At 4:24 am Ronikins said:
Somehow, I think she should be all mouth, and the head more of the pinhead variety.
April 11, 2006
At 4:26 am Ronikins said:
and oh yes…is “Paris” or “Spoiled Bitchy Airhead” hidden within the lines of the drawing?
April 11, 2006
JA
At 12:17 pm JA said:
She looks like an anorexic Vogon from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy movie.
April 20, 2006
At 7:23 pm chloeinLA said:
She’s so hot in that painting.
hahaha, i just found a video earlier today of Paris taking pictures of herself during a fashion show in LA. its hilarious, good for a little laugh.
http://www.fashionways.com
April 21, 2006
At 12:12 pm Phentermine said:
Ah, Mr. Hardgrave! Such a lovely visage! But I think he was tricked by Ms. Hilton’s probable use of bronzer in some specific–erm–areas; Her boobies aren’t that big…
Love it.
July 5, 2006
At 6:06 pm TIFFANIE said:
OK, I THINK THOSE BOOBS ARE GIVING HER MORE CREDIT THEN SHE DESERVES, WHAT YOU THINK?
FYI: GREAT ARTWORK
August 27, 2006
At 11:44 pm Caden Hallman said:
Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years.
June 21, 2007