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Making use of Belgian Abbey ale yeast, @portlandcider's Abbey Apple is a marriage of cider and beer. Unlike a familiar style, called graff, they develop this to be a cider, before the cidery incorporates a beer yeast as part of fermentation. The result is a cider that has notes of tropical citrus, bananas, clove, and a subtle tartness. . . . More on @portlandcider Abbey Apple Out of the can, like so many ciders, Abbey Apple produces little in the way of head or lacing. Resting on a crystal-clear pool of pale gold, the surface remains still. Swirling and sniffing, we recover notes of banana and clove. Sipping, we are greeted upfront by tropical citrus, followed by bits of subtle phenolics, mildly tart apple, and finishing slightly dry and sparkling. Overall, Abbey Apple has a medium mouthfeel on the palate, a slight alcoholic burn, and a lingering albeit subtle tart quality. . . . #photography #photoftheday #beautiful #instamood #instadrink #instacider #cider #beerme #ciderlover #ciderporn #beerstagram #craftcider #craftbeerlife #drinklocal #spring https://instagr.am/p/CrHysu7LJAI/

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Followup: Blackfryars!

Mount Hope, I’m begging you.  👏 Hire 👏 a 👏 copy 👏 editor. 👏

As always, visit the Faire’s website for headshots

Estelle Angrist :  Millicent Goodnestone – Apprentice Stone-Carver 

Inside every stone is a piece of art, so says Millicent. All you need to do is listen to the rock and take away the unnecessary pieces. Now, the artistry comes in the patience with which one removes the extra bits of stone. Patience, hammer, chisel, and a light touch are all that are required. Otherwise, a good piece of stone can become a dust pile very quickly. Thank goodness today is a festival day, because Millicent has been sweeping piles of dust for a while.

Alessandra Appiotti :  Bernadette Albright – Matchmaker 

The shire is being visited by the World’s most famous Bachelorette: Queen Elizabeth! If Bernadette can find the one for Queen Elizabeth, she will go from rising star to full-on supernova! She’d better get started lining up eligible bachelors! Or Bachelorettes! She hasn’t met Her Majesty yet, so who is she to judge her tastes?

Andréa Barton :  Lady Blanche Parry – Lady in Waiting 

This devoted Lady has served the Queen from the time our monarch was in nappies! They are boon companions, sharing court life and all its intrigue and frivolity. While she may look like the marzipan on the cake, her skilled organization of the Queen’s library and fondness for a good jest keeps her wit sharp enough to cut like a knife. Just ask the fool that attempts to play with her heart strings or guitar strings!

Kristin Bauer :  Frances Newton, Lady Cobham – Lady in Waiting

Lady Cobham is thrilled to be on progress with the Queen. After all, this busy mother needs some time with the Ladies. With her soft nature and quick smile, she can often times be found with the children of the Shire, telling stories, rhymes, riddles, and playing games. Her sense of mirth does not leave her without a streak of mischief, as she does love to put her finger in the pot, give it a stir, and see what happens! Naughty or Nice? You be the judge!

Lauralette Bernard :  Tolly Muneford – Harbor Master 

Nothing comes in or out of the shores of Mount Hope that Tolly doesn’t know about. Her web of knowledge reaches far and wide, and she does it all in the service of the Shire. If only she wasn’t so keen on sharing all this knowledge with literally everyone, she might be able to use it for personal gain.

Jennifer Blackwell-Yale :  Emily O. Bales – Fire Brigade 

It has been 15 years since a monarch last visited the Shire of Mount Hope. Coincidentally, it has also been 15 years since the last fire in the shire of Mount Hope. Emily is always ready for action, but no one is quite sure she would know exactly what to do should action arise. When in doubt: stop, drop, roll, and have some wine. It seemed to work out just fine for the Old Dun Cow!

Karen Rose Bitzer :  Rosie DuLait – Milkmaid 

This milkmaid typically spends her day milking the cows and goats on the farm; carefully churning the butter; separating the curds from the whey; making the precious cheese to sell at market; all the time, singing and talking to her fine, generous, milk-laden friends! Is it any wonder that Rosie’s dairy products are highly sought for their sweet, creamy nature? It is even said that her happy cows seem to prance in the fields, as if dancing to a jig. Is that even possible? With Rosie, one never knows! Today she was up early: the Queen is expected and she wants to offer the sweetest cream and the finest butter to lay upon the Queen’s table.

Tabitha Borges :  Abigail Montgomery – Governess to the Lady Mayor 

Abigail has always had a way with children, and has taken care of all the Lady Mayor’s progeny, which means she is quite resilient! Of the many duties, trials, and tribulations the Penburthys have put her through, her favorite activity is still telling stories, and she is a masterful storyteller. Now that the Penburthy children, Calvin, Penelope, and Danforth, have all grown up, she is experiencing Empty Nest Syndrome far more than Delores is!

Elizabeth Burkholder :  Paraffin Dyson – Bellows-Mender

Paraffin is a fan. She is a fan of fans. Her bellows will blow you away, that’s how big of a fan she is. Sometimes she can be a bit of a blowhard, but usually she can play it cool. And yet, even the coolest of bellows-menders may have a difficult time not having a meltdown with our Queen on the Shire. Time will tell if Paraffin maintains her composure or has a blowout, but one thing is for sure; she will certainly enjoy this festival day!

Jasmine Crist :  Mary Robin Richland – Shire Ne'er-Do-Well 

Every shire has one, ours is Mary Robin! While good-natured and always seen with a smile, it is known that one must keep a hand on your purse and an eye on your goods, for you may come up short when the back side of Mary Robin you see! Slight of hand, quick of feet, and always with a jest to share, it is her good nature and sharp wit that keeps her just on this side of the law, for now! It has been heard that she has high aspirations, but for what? Ask her, she may or may not share!

Ashley Crowther :  Ira Roth – Actuary 

Everyone’s heard of mad scientists, but a mad actuary? That’s much rarer. If you stare at numbers all day long, apparently they start staring back. Eventually, everything starts to look like a ledger, and you can see the numbers everywhere. Sure... that adds up...

Josh Dorsheimer :  Jakob Werner – Landsknecht

Professional mercenaries fight the wars of the Kings of Europe. Professionals like Jakob. He does his level best to never think about any of that, though! He would rather spend his time gallivanting around town, spending his hard-won gold on drink, friends, and frivolity. The oldest of the family, Jakob is sometimes mistaken as the decision-maker of the clan. While he won’t outright deny this, the three siblings all know who really calls the shots: their baby sister!

Elisia Freeman :  Agnes Lambourne – Apple-Monger 

Apple cider, apple butter, apple sausage, apple crisp, apple cake.... Just ask this happy-go-lucky lady what you can do with all those apples, and she will tell you! Be prepared, her list is LONG! Apple juggling, apple carving, apple tossing, apple dicing, apple bocci. Do not be fooled, she knows that man does not live by apples alone; everyone knows you need a little cinnamon and a lot of laughter!

Corey Graff :  Wagner Werner – Landsknecht

Wagner travels all over Europe fighting battles with his brother and sister for one reason: he loves them both dearly. Honestly though, he would much rather be laying down in a meadow watching butterflies. Sometimes suffering from middle child syndrome, Wagner’s gadabout ways certainly make life interesting for all the Werner siblings.

Steve Hager :  Rip Skeleton – Gravedigger 

There are two things certain in this world: Death, and Taxes – and Rip ain’t no accountant. Its always nice to have a friendly face build your final resting place.

Jeremiah Halteman :  Ronald P. Eversmeyer – Yeoman Guard 

They say history is written by the victors. Ronald has every intention of ensuring that our good Queen’s name goes down in the history of the world as the greatest victor of them all! He is always prepared to put himself between Her Majesty and danger, wherever it comes from, in whatever form it takes, and at any personal sacrifice! His extensive training in the art of personal security has rendered him one of the elite of the yeoman guard; as long as Her Majesty is not attacked from the air. Unfortunately, Ronald has a fear of butterflies. Something about the wings just throw off his rhythm, but no worries....butterflies in Mount Hope? Never!!

Jonathan Heise :  Sir John Giffard of Chillington, Minister of Parliament, Knight – Nobleman 

This Minister of Parliament felt it his duty to be present during the Queen’s progress at Mount Hope. Concerned that perhaps this tiny village would not be up to the task of hosting our Queen, he would be quick to move the festivities to Chillington. Upon arrival he realized his foolish mistake; never had he seen such a shire, and thought perhaps ‘twas time to move Chillington to Mount Hope! However, for now, why not enjoy the festivities?

Brianna E. Holmes :  Mary Hill, Lady Cheke – Lady in Waiting 

This gentlewoman of the Privy Chamber is well loved by all. Her husband, John Cheke, a gentleman of the court, encourages her in her service of the Queen. The Queen has blessed them often with gifts, grants, and an estate or two. Even at this show of opulence, Lady Cheke takes it all in stride. She finds joy in the simple things in life; her children, her rose garden, and her love of arachnids. Their homes, their legs, and loving little eyes; can you ever have enough? I think NOT says Lady Cheke.

Anastasia Keno :  Louise Weaver – Shepherdess

A diligent if mischievous shepherdess, Louise has a passion for all things fluffy! Why should sheep be the only animals allowed to graze free? Let the cats graze free! Let the puppies graze free! Let the mice graze free! Free the animals! Sorry... she can be very passionate.

Jennifer Litzinger :  Cherie Piquant – Spice Merchant 

If the first pinch of salt is free, be prepared to pay dearly for everything else. A shrewd business woman, do not let Cherie’s smile fool you. She was born to barter, and barter she will! Well-known on the shire as the woman who can get what you need, do not be afraid to ask; as long as its cinnamon, cloves, turmeric, or cardamom, by day’s end, it will be in your kitchen. Ask for a song, and you could be in for a treat.

Dana Micciché :  Katherine Champernowne, Lady Kat Ashley – Lady in Waiting

Appointed governess, tutor, friend, and confidante, Lady Kat Ashley ensured that her Queen had all the necessary tools to rule England. Well versed in astronomy, geography, history, Latin, Spanish, Italian, and Flemish, this unassuming woman is also trained in the art of swordsmanship, axe-throwing, archery, and caber tossing! Think you know a little about a lot? Lady Kat knew it first!

Traci Mohl :  Olivia Charnwood – Huntress 

The family tradition of hunting and tracking lives on in the guise of Olivia. Like her mother and grandmother before her, ear to ground, sniffing the air; hunting prey is in her blood. Mount Hope’s finest archer, Olivia never fails to bring home the meat – just don’t ask her to cook it!! On this festival day, she plans on showing off her tracking skills by sniffing out a merry time!

Beverly Newton :  Charlotte Seaswift – Shipwright

This buoyant aquatic engineer helps keep the Harbor of Mount Hope afloat. An eye for design and a passion for innovation drive Charlotte. She knows that the fine line between sink and swim is just a patch away, and she is always ready to keep things floating on.

Jared Nocella :  Miles I. Gore – Professional Henchman 

Some people are natural born leaders. Miles is not one of those people. Miles is a natural born lackey, and he’s the best there is at being second fiddle. Always down for doing the dirty work, and he does it dirt cheap! Miles is a sidekick with a smile and has a flare for following.

Alexandra Pentz :  Dorte Werner – Kampfrau 

The youngest of the Werner siblings, but make no mistake: she is the one that keeps the family together. From designing the boys’ clothes, managing the family finances, and fighting her share of battles, she is as clever as she is dangerous. And after all that, she still has the ability to be the most mischievous of the three!

Lianna Pike :  Rosalind Anne Uxbridge – Gardener 

Rosalind has had her hands deep in dirt, up to her elbows, preparing for the Royal visit. The gardens must be perfect! Simple details like stone placement can be so critical, yet every time she plants, those chipmunks and rabbits have a feast . That is why Rosalind has a bed in all of her garden plots. She sleeps in a different flower bed each night. Thank goodness the festival is finally here, she can finally get out of the beds and enjoy the beauty of her work with the rest of the shirefolk.

Nicolas Rainville :  Grayson Thomas Hemplewhite – Squire to the Master of Horse, Sir Robert Dudley 

What an honor to serve the horse that carries the saddle that seats the man who serves the Queen so closely! To say that Hemplewhite is a hard worker is putting it mildly. His work is never done. Clean the tack, muck the stall, check the hooves; not to mention ensuring that Tinker, the horse, is always sweet-smelling for his Master to ride. But today is a festival day. Tinker smells sweet, now its time for Hemplewhite to have a bit of merriment.

Jessica Reesor :  Holly Teacake – Baker 

Everyone likes sweets at a festival, and Holly has made sure the shire is stocked with confections to please any palate. Fruity, chocolatey, savory – whatever your taste, Holly has you covered! An obsessive planner, Holly loves the order of a recipe. It is a mathematical equation for pleasing people. If only everything else was that simple!

Laura Reesor :  Pearl Topstitch – Tailor 

A visionary designer with an eye for style. Never satisfied with the same-old same-old; when something works once, she’s done with it! Her appetite for new and exotic is matched only by her skill. She can look at a piece of fabric and see the hidden...pearl...of genius within. Now it is time to show off her skills to the Queen.

James Riley :  Adam Cringer – Yeoman Guard 

A newly-minted member of the Yeoman Guard following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father before him. Legend of Adam’s monster-hunting exploits have already preceded him. Now it is time to see if the man can match the Legend.

Victoria Sangston :  Dorothea Anne Heartley – Etiquette Mistress 

Today is a big day for the shire of Mount Hope, and the Lady Mayor has tasked Mistress Heartley with making sure everyone puts their best foot forward. Of course, is that the right foot or the other right foot? Joyfully surveying the shirefolk, she knows everyone will be on their best, smiling, bowing, hat tipping, formal greeting behavior – or else!

Michael Sheffield :  John Dee – Royal Astrologer

A good ruler has good advisors. Time will tell what kind of advisor John Dee will be. He says he talks to angels. Perhaps he does. Perhaps he’s just a brilliant con man. One thing is for sure – eccentric only scratches the surface of describing this stargazing man.

Jessie Smith :  Polly Lynne Pickering – Apprentice Rag-picker

Polly Lynne has been following in her mum’s footsteps for as long as she can remember. Mum does have a keen eye for bits and pieces, but Polly Lynne is impatient! When she is THE Rag-Picker, she will be much more efficient! Would anyone REALLY notice if a bit was snipped off a gown here and there? Bushes and scissors are a picker’s best friend. She has heard of the fine fabrics worn by the Nobles of the court and is hoping to snip.... errrr....snag a piece or two of those fabrics for herself!

Mary Smith :  Penelope Ann Pickering – Rag-picker 

Some call it rag-picking, but Penelope prefers to call it fabric repurposing opportunities. Opportunities abound in the shire of Mount Hope, all you have to do is look around! And look she does!! With a keen eye for bits of fabric, lace, gossip, and good will, she has a kind word for everyone and perhaps a bit of scrap for those in need; and, really, who doesn’t need a bit of scrap now and then? And now, with the training up of Polly Lynne, she’s busy busy busy! Thank goodness for the Festival. Mirth, merriment, and fabric scraps!

Evelin Stayner :  Buttercup M. Rosehips – Scullery Wench 

This young lady is happy when surrounded by a pile of dirty anything. Beginning, middle, end! That is where she finds her joy. Every day has its adventures, and they all start when the sun comes up and last throughout the day. You may find her dancing, singing, or generally making herself an asset to the Shire of Mount. Hope. Some might even call her a fledgling pillar of society; probably more like a fence post. But everybody has to start somewhere!

Katrin Stayner :  Eva Froman – Sausage Queen of the Shire 

Blessed with infinite patience, and a lithe mind to keep up with her husband. The Fromans are nouveau riche, and happy to flaunt it. Eva is the true brains of the operation. Her wurst is the best, and her husband is the best at being the worst.  [the Sausage King is being played by one of the improv directors who doubles as an independent act.]

Jordan Taft :  Dorothy "Dottie" Brooke – Lady in Waiting 

This Maid of Honor is a seasoned Lady of the court. Certainly Lady Dorothy has done it all, seen it all, and has the bodice to prove it. However, Mount Hope intrigues her. After all, it is time for her to settle down and have a family of her own, and the matchmaker of the Shire is famous throughout the land. She may leave here betrothed, or at least,with several good prospects. Love is in the air, or, is that TURKEY???

Robyn Thompson :  Fiona Erin O'Donald – Personal Foot Post of the Lady Mayor 

When Fiona came to Mount Hope, the first person she met was the Lady Mayor, who had just lost her third foot post in six months. Fiona needed a job; she had no idea what a foot post was, but she knew she could do it! She is Irish after all! As it turns out, she is the best foot post the Mayor has ever had!! Messenger, she’s the Lady Mayor’s personal messenger!

Sandi Trait :  Becky Billingsly – Town Crier and Lady Mayor’s Official Letter-Opener 

Becky Billingsly, the voice of the shire, knows full well the weight her proclamations carry. As Official Letter Opener for the Lady Mayor, she is at the forefront of all the news that is news in the shire. Of course, nothing beats today’s happenings! The young Queen makes her way to the gates of Mount Hope. How thrilling to share her news and tidings with the court of her Majesty!

Ariel E. Urich :  Kathryn Bridges – Lady in Waiting 

This Maid of Honor is on her first progress with the Queen. She has lived her entire life in training for this very time and now that it is here, she realizes that something is missing. She knows how to carry the cup with grace and style; the basket is a simple matter; smiling at the proper time, sitting, standing. So, what is the problem? She has this deep desire to make people laugh! So far, she has shared a bit of her talent with the Ladies of the Court, but perhaps this small shire is where she can be a bit more free with her jests and merriment. Oh, the festival day could not get here soon enough!

Brianna Yale :  Lydia der Schlachter – Butcher 

Leaving home to work for the Fromans was a tough decision but one she is happy she made. Butchering brings her such delight. From the time she begins to sharpen her blade to the beauty of well-cut chop, this butcher knows her way around a slab of beef, pork, and lamb. However, never ask her for a capon! She has been squeamish since the capon incident of 1552. Enough of that! This is a festival day, and she plans on celebrating with the shire folk and perhaps even catching a glimpse of the new Queen.

Darrell E. Yoder :  Sylvan Farelight – Tinker

If it needs mending, this is the man to do it. If it needs replacing, step right up, he has it. If you need a bit of magic in your life, having Sylvan on the streets ensures that your needs will be met! Always popular when he arrives on shire; Sylvan can be counted on to share a bit of news from afar; a bit of wisdom from within; and a bit of magic from, well, from where magic comes from!

To the newcomers, welcome!  To those returning, welcome back!

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Chicago a cappella is hosting a unique holiday party at The Graff, a graffiti-inspired hidden gem gallery in Humboldt Park at 3525 W. Grand in Chicago 7 pm, Tuesday, December 13. The event will feature an interactive spray paint workshop led by Studio W.I.P., photo booth, drinks, raffle prizes, and, of course, SINGING! CAC singers will perform a few songs from our Holidays a cappella concerts and lead attendees in a holiday sing-a-long.  Tickets for this special event are valued at $50 but will be pay-what-you-can starting at $5 to fit almost every budget. Buyers at the $25 level or higher will receive a free hot chocolate or apple cider (spiked if you'd like!) served by the Sweet Ride truck. Join the fun and come sing with Chicago a cappella! Purchase tickets here: https://www.chicagoacappella.org/concert-event/spray-paint-n-sing/ (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwEObFrHYD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Herevana - Peckham's Eclipse

Herevana - Peckham's Eclipse A collaboration with Cell Division. A Graff. Which you all know is a Cider made with hops, so a cider beer. It is neither sweet nor tart but it most certainly is musty apple. An interesting diversion

Breed in Collaboration with Cell Division I’m having Peckham’s Eclipse – a Graff- sort of a cider beer, a hopped cider, oh you get it. Peckham’s in collaboration with Cell Division make the Peckham’s Eclipse, and that was done in  Upper Moutere, Tasman, 🇳🇿 New Zealand this is an Apple Cider – Hopped / Malted / Graf  with an ABV of 7.5% – this is 1.95 standard drinks Definitely an apple cider to…

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“Flint City Hard Cider” Throwback to a few weeks ago when a good friend from Detroit trekked all the way up to Flint so we could go hear the “Rest Easies” at my new fave spot, @flintcityhardcider. While we were standing outside listening to the talented band, I couldn’t stop studying the amazing artwork by Argentine artist, Seba Cener, in the background. It’s part of the public mural project from @flintpublicart and was completed in July of this year. Inside you’ll find hardcore skater music from the 80’s/90’s: Suicidal Tendencies; GWAR; GBH; The Misfits; and a bunch of other great bands I hadn’t heard in a couple of decades. Their hard cider cocktails are adventurous, and the grilled cheese sandwich I tried Was one of the best I’ve ever had. They’re doing a great job of making the place feel safe too, not too easy for businesses to do these days. PHOTO: @Flint_Via_Detroit | Christina SHOT: 8.8.20 • • • • • #Flint #FlintViaDetroit #FlintBusiness #FlintMi #FlintCity #FlintTown #MidmichiganNow #PureMichigan #FlintMichigan #ExploreFlint #FlintPublicArtProject #FlintPublicArt #GeneseeCounty #Genesee #GeneseeCountyMI #ExploreGenesee #StreetArt #GraffitiArtist #Mural #CommissionedStreetArt #SebaCener #buildinggraffiti #graffitiart #instagraffiti #graff #urban #wallart #spraypaint #aerosol #painting (at Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEq_8pnDIsS/?igshid=ewbf4m0auq1a

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This is one of my favourite blogs – mostly because I haven’t written it!  Let me start by saying how fellow Bristol artists Shab and JeeSee describe Mr Sleven’s work:

” Sleven’s work explores the relationship between Bauhausian sensibilities and recycling culture, shimmering phenomena frozen through emergent and practice, the viewer is left with an insight into the darkness of our future. Fascinating theoretical limits of the zeitgeist. What starts out as triumph soon becomes manipulated into a manifesto of temptation, leaving only a sense of chaos and the chance of order. Reminding me of influences as diverse as Camus and Miles Davis, new variations are created from both constructed and discovered narratives. As shifting phenomena become reconfigured through emergent and repetitive practice, the viewer is left with a testament to the outposts of our culture.” Shab

“Sleven depicts letters and characters with his own distinctive take on graffiti and street art. His style is unique, bold lines you can tell are his. His work demonstrates he has a thorough understanding of how colours relate to each other and how nature, both of the human and the urban, speaks to our eyes. An organic artist, with a hint of the struggles of the underdog, his art stands tall and is vital for the jilted generation. A life lived, taking in the rich sub cultures of Bristol, predominantly Hip Hop, is right there on the wall or canvas. And is difficult to deny the truths told by this experienced and honest artist.” JeeSee

And then onto an interview where Sleven answered in the third person. I cannot take credit for this delicious eloquence.

Bit of background and how you got into art

Slevens doesn’t know an exact point when he got into art but his earliest memory of being creative is drawing on the walls of his bedroom as a wee sprog. And just knowing that every time he had a pencil, pen, crayon or brush in his hand, it felt right, it felt natural, it felt like escapism from what was going on around him, it felt like freedom. Since that feeling he discovered from such a young age he carried on with his new found obsession for scribbling his world on any form of canvas possible. He learnt that his innate love  and ability to create art would help him escape the confusing, strange, cold world he’d been birthed into and it was also an excellent tool to amuse, bewilder, astonish and befriend people. Which helped him deal with being imprisoned in the archaic regime of school throughout his younger years.

Influences on your work

Slevens influences are vast and varied. His art is heavily influence from subcultures and countercultures (specifically hip-hop),  books on the workings of the inner minds eye,  graffiti culture, pop culture,  different historical and present cultures, all forms of art, nature, music, politics, his cat, random people he meets, his family and tight knit misfits he also calls family, and just the general day to day madness of life it’s self. But to put a specific point on the visual artists that have influenced him and his work, it would have to be H.R. Giger, Dali, M.C. Escher, Jackson Pollock, Van Gogh, Francis Bacon, Zdzisław Beksiński, Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kieth Hearing, David Choe, Mear One, Seen, Futura, Seak, OS Gemeos, Replete, Vaughn Bode and Mark Bode, Ralph Bakshi and Hayao Miyazaki, Todd McFarlane. To many more to list but these are the ones that have been most influential within finding his own style and technique.

What have you been doing since we last touched base on 3 is a magic number?

 Mr.Sleven’s been part of numerous exhibitions, events and festivals over the past 3/4 years. This is down to an event he set up in 2013 with a fellow limey from his hometown. The event was dubbed “Scribble’N’Scratch”. A monthly illustration battle league and hip-hop event. Which he took the title for in the first year. S’n’S opened up the doors to many opportunities for Sleven. Such as exhibiting work alongside numerous up and coming artists as well as established ones, in such cities as Bristol, Bath, Frome, Birmingham and Cardiff. As well as exhibiting at numerous exhibitions, he’s also started to curate them back in 2014. This came about when he was given the chance to turn a rundown loading bay at the P.R.S.C into a gallery and hold it’s first exhibit. A year later he became a partner at the Matchbox gallery on Stokes Croft. Which he’s exhibit and curated at since 2015. He’s also been in charge of the site art and decor for Wonder Fields fetival for the past three years as well as painting at Baltewr festival for the past two and Upfest back in 2012.

What do other artists say about your work:

The only thing he usually remembers on what other artists say about his work is “That’s a bit fucking dark innit or that’s sick” So here’s some quotes from some artists he asked specifically for this question : Annika Wilkinson “Dark but beautiful and reflective of your emotions and mind. Uplifting and unique in a distinctive style. Very Street art graff formulation unlike no other combined with a deep expressive and evocative touch”. Pekoe “Massively varied style that you’ve worked hard to develop. I’m impressed how all your work is definitely “yours” even when the actual style differs”.  

What have you got coming up?

Sleven doesn’t currently have any exhibitions lined up for the rest of the year as of yet but this is sure to change as soon as summer starts to move out of the way. He’s lined p to paint at Upfest this year as a solo artist but also with his Matchbox Gallery collective as well as taking on the Upfest Scribble N Scratch battle. He’ll also be doing decor for Boomtown festivals Wild west area, a graffiti jam in Glastonbury called Styles of Somerset which is in August, as well a couple of music events he has lined up with his collective B.A.M.P and he’s also booked in to paint the P.R.S.C outdoor gallery wall later in the year.

What is most important to you about your art?

What Sleven feels most important to him about his art, is being able to escape the day to day drag of this culturally enslaved western side of the world he lives in, through his art. It also gives him a sense of balance and purpose to the madness in his melon and life as it is. And if he’s able to effect at least one person with some form deep emotion through that art he’s created then that’s just as important to him as his escapism through art.

And about Upfest?

He’ll be painting at The Rising Sun as a solo artist, the South Street Park with the Matchbox collective and battling for Scribble N Scratch at The Tobacco Factory on the Saturday and again on the Sunday if he wins his battle. Sleven’s not completely sure what he’ll be painting as a solo artist as of yet, he just has a colour scheme of red, white, black, gold and grey. With his crew, they’ll be envisioning a quote from Sun Tzu’s: The art of War, in the theme of Afro Samurai. He’s looking forward to being slap bang in the middle of a smoldering paint pot of creativity, colour, cider and mischief. Which every year,  upfest undoubtedly bring, whether he’s painting or not.  

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Upfest 2017 – Delicious eloquence from Mr Sleven. This is one of my favourite blogs - mostly because I haven't written it!  Let me start by saying how fellow Bristol artists Shab and JeeSee describe Mr Sleven's work:

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Ravens and Steel & Oak Collaboration Graff

The new @RavensBrewing @SteelAndOak Collaboration Graff review

Ravens and Steel & Oak Collaboration Graff Review Ravens Brewing Company in Abbotsford, BC has teamed up with Steel & Oak out of New Westminster to create this unique collaboration.  Graff is an interesting coming together of beer and cider.  Brewed first as a beer, the Graff undergoes a secondary fermentation following the addition of apple must.  The beer pours a clear gold colour with one…

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I bottled 10 gallons of beer/cider last week. 5 gallons of Graff’s hard cider recipe and 5 gallons of None More Black Stout.

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Stop into Cascade Brewing Barrel House, to celebrate their 9th anniversary on September 27th

Press Release PORTLAND, Ore. … Cascade Brewing Barrel House, the Eastside satellite for Cascade Brewing, will commemorate its 9th anniversary with a celebration that includes a special live barrel tapping at 6pm, new beers on draft, a brand new bottle release, raffle prizes, and dessert. The festivities will take place at the Barrel House at 939 SE Belmont St. on Friday, Sept. 27, from 5pm to 11pm. The event is free to attend; food and beverages are priced separately. Minors are welcome until 10pm.

The event will feature a live barrel tapping at 6pm of Harvest Graff 2018, a new fall seasonal project. Graff is a beer fermented with apple juice; the name originates from a fictional beverage invented by Stephen King in “The Dark Tower.” Harvest Graff features imperial red and blonds in bourbon and wine barrels with apple juice and cinnamon. Harvest Graff will also be released in 500ml bottles at the party (also available in bottles and draft at the Lodge at Cascade and through limited distribution).

The event will also offer a sneak peek of Cascade’s popular fall draft seasonal Mulled Apple Sour, which will be released at both pubs in mid-October. Mulled Apple Sour is a blend of blond and red ales aged in oak wine barrels for 14 months with vanilla bean and spices, then sweetened with fresh apple cider and honey. Served hot, this fall offering features flavors of mulled cider, apple pie and warm baking spices.

Another celebratory draft-only release will be Funky Fresh Hop: Citra, the first in a series of fresh hop sour beers. This marks the brewery’s fourth year of its Funky Fresh Hop Series featuring single variety fresh hops infused into its barrel-aged sour blond ale. Within hours of picking, the hops are transported from the field to the Blending House facility and immediately added to the beer, then held between 48 and 72 hours before packaging. Flavors both funky and fresh combine in these extremely limited seasonal offerings.

The event will also feature a non-sour fresh hop IPA, raffles, giveaways, $9 off select bottles, and vintage bottle pours from The Vine 2009. A fall-themed dessert will be shared with attendees in celebration of the milestone.

The Cascade Brewing Barrel House opened in Portland’s Buckman neighborhood in 2011. Known as the House of Sour, it features at least 20 sour beers on tap at any given time, with another two taps reserved for sour beers straight from the barrel. The remaining taps pour Cascade’s non-sour beers. Every other Tuesday at 6pm, a live barrel is tapped, giving the public the opportunity to taste sour beer straight from the wood. To complement the beers, the Cascade Brewing Barrel House features a limited menu of small plates, sandwiches, salads and desserts, all made with local Northwest ingredients.

For more information, visit CascadeBrewingBarrelHouse.com and RSVP on the Facebook event page.

About Cascade Brewing Cascade Brewing has been a pioneer in the sour beer renaissance since 2006 and is the proud innovator of the Northwest Sour Ale. Its distinctive sour beer blends feature fruit forward, barrel-aged ales with an emphasis on project year-to-year variation. These beers offer a complex array of flavors derived from the acid, the fruit and the residual flavors present in the barrels in which they age. The resulting beers offer a complex array of flavors and aromas derived from with each project year, capturing the unique subtleties of that year’s growing season. Cascade Brewing’s sour ales are brewed and blended in Portland, Oregon. For more information, visit CascadeBrewing.com and join the brewery on social media @CascadeBrewing, #CascadeBrewing and #HouseofSour. Cheers to the sours; enjoy in a profoundly wise manner.

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from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide http://bit.ly/2mrt7B9

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Bringing together, uncommon things to create an experience like no other... 2018 Seasonal Graff, now available. #craftbeer #cider #graffbeer #graff #thinknydrinkny #islandtoisland #newyork #apples #grain #hops https://www.instagram.com/islandtoislandbrewery/p/BresdAfgArk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y64wa62cyxhv

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Ravens Brewing Announces Collaboration Graff with Steel & Oak

.@RavensBrewing Announces Collaboration Graff with @SteelAndOak

Ravens Brewing Co. teams up with Steel & Oak to for their upcoming collaboration release This Friday, March 31 in conjunction with Steel & Oak Brewing Co. we will be releasing our collaboration Graff in both tasting rooms and select stores, bars, and restaurants. This Graff is a true collaboration, a hybrid of ideas, as well as a hybrid of Beer and Cider. Initially brewed as a beer, it then…