Thrift Store shopping is one of my hobbies. There is nothing like walking in the doors of a thrift store you haven’t been to before and taking in the whole picture of what dusty wonders are awaiting you. I always feel like an adventurer who just stumbled upon a dragon’s secret horde of treasure- evenContinue reading “Thrift Store Recreations”
Author Archives: The Art of Ben Riddlebarger
Some black and white illustrations of another reality
Zeusophobia, the Fear of God
Matthew 4:19- and Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you Fishers of men. To see how it was displayed for a public art show click here! I grew up in the apostolic pentecostal sect of Christianity. I was bullied from birth by people holding a book and smiling at me. I wasContinue reading “Zeusophobia, the Fear of God”
The Tripping Princess
One day, this self-mutilating princess got her hands on some magical mushrooms and decided to stroll through her kingdom. Unfortunately for this armadillo, she got a hankering for some soccer. Needless to say, the mushrooms did their job. I am a mushroom; On whom the dew of heaven drops now and then.– John Ford
The Wandering Protectors
I got on a tribal kick back in the first part of 2012. These drawings came to life during hours of documentaries on early human history and modern day un-contacted tribes. I would totally return to a simpler life if everyone there dressed like this.
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