Kenny Kenny
This is a loose interpretation of my old (I won’t say how old) friend Kenny Kenny. He’s a style icon and a pillar of the New York night life scene, not to mention a completely lovely and hilarious person. He’s earned his icon status by working the door of every worthwhile party in the last (insert arbitrary number here) years, and being a door queen is a tough job that requires expertise at being charming and confident without arrogance, but also knowing when it’s ok to let the inner bitch off the leash. I definitely learned more than a thing or two watching him over the years. Plus, he still throws some of the best parties so if you find yourself in NYC on Sunday and fancy a little Berlin in the 20′s set to dance music go check him out.
My last attempt at making a monotype went ok, but obviously it isn’t a medium i’m used to, much less particularly fluent in. So in the spirit of the subject I had a little wine, put on my headphones and discoed my way through this one.

December 16, 2009 at 2:21 pm
hey that came out great! looks like you were having fun with the materials this time.
December 16, 2009 at 2:41 pm
thanks steph! i didn’t cry this time, so that’s a step in the right direction.
December 16, 2009 at 11:44 pm
This is gorgeous, Toni! Looks like, what I would imagine the result of, Irving Penn working in monotype. Your teacher is excellent, but I think that you might have a touch for the medium as well.
December 17, 2009 at 10:26 pm
hey thanks jason, i had a good image to work with, keeny takes some amazing and stark photos. i might have to pilfer a few more to play with.