For over 12 years ArtByNonya has been showing her acrylic paintings on the Venice Boardwalk. Next time you’re near the Waterfront Cafe whimsy by.
On Landosh they call me Lantis.
Treeman’s a plant-like amphibious celestal being from Landosh. His father is King Aqua–founder of the lost city of Atlantis.
Live from Japan–it’s Funny Tombow! How can you not love this guy? Tomoyo Kobayashi started out playing on Bourbon Street. Influenced by the colorful street musicians of New Orleans, he then took his act home to Japan.
Well he’s back in the USA, and if you’re lucky, you’ll catch him on the beach one of these weekends singing classic American songs like “It’s A Wonderful World” and “Blowing In The Wind”. Here’s a link to him performing on Bourbon Street.
Harry Perry is one of the most famous street musicians in the world and an icon of Venice Beach. In his early days, Harry studied Kundalini Yoga, eventually becoming a member of the Sikh Dharma–thus the Sikh turban and robes. The Sikh community has given him the honorary title of “Nihang Baba”, indicating that he’s considered an elder within the Sikh community. In addition to his rock music which you can explore at the link above, Harry is also known for his renditions of traditional Sikh music.
Novik (Nakhapet Tcholokian) is an acrylic painter who’s been associated with the Venice Beach Boardwalk for over 16 years. He’s originally from Tbilisi, Georgia. In the eighties he had several exhibitions in Poland, Germany, Yugoslavia and Italy.
In addition to his website link above, you can also watch a slideshow of his work on YouTube.
WARNING: GRAPHIC
So I’m walking along Venice Beach, singing with my guitar, and I come across Mister Morgue. First off–he’s not faking anything. He really does swallow a snooker-sized billiard ball right down into his stomach–and then regurgitate it back out. He does hammer a 5″ steel nail up his nose. He drops the nail afterwards so the audience themselves can hear the solid steel TING. I can’t go on describing him–it’s just too freaky. Mister Morgue–amazing.
While others entertain to live, I live to entertain!
Dr. Geek’s a wordologist extraordinaire. He can rap, rhyme and tell jokes with great skill while always staying positive. He started out making up jingles when he used to sell ice cream to little kids. Originally from Detroit, Dr. Geek made up an unrehearsed ryhme for BluBlocker that sold 20 million pairs–which is how he got his new name.
Salvador Dali–There is only one difference between a madman and me. The madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad.
Welcome to the world of Gary Soszynski. Gary’s been painting with oils on Venice Beach for over 32 years. Originally from Yonkers NY, Gary started painting at age five. Check out his surrealistic visions such as ”I See You” or the whimsical human-like animals of his Cartoonees at his website.
I love Venice Beach. It’s the University of Entertainment!
Watch Perry Hernandez as he defies the odds by leaping from The Voodoo Chair Of Death onto razor sharp glass. Huba Huba, as he is called on the beach, is known as “The Prime Minister of Limbo.” Calls of “Huba Huba in the House” can be heard echoing across the sand seven days a week. Originally from Trinidad where glass walking is known as Bottle Dancing, Perry has been performing on the Venice Boardwalk for over 26 years.
Next time you’re on the beach, let Huba Huba show you a step or two!
We are here to be of service to one another…our planet…and all her creatures.
Riannon Marhi’s an acrylic painter who’s been exhibiting her art on Venice Beach for over three years.
I know the hell addicts walk through, because I was once there myself.
Since 2003 Prodigal Grace, consisting of members of the Venice Foursquare Church, has been “reaching the lost” in a community outreach effort. Pastor Steve Weller (left in yellow), after sixteen years of sober living himself, now helps to take the homeless off the streets and recover from addictions. You can read about his founding of Addicts For Christ at the Foursquare Church’s website.
