The Last Boy Scout by Dan Becker. Did you know there was a novelization of The Last Boy Scout? I didn’t. I love that movie. I just had to buy that book. HAD TO. I’m interested to see if it translates to the written page. My suspicion is that without Bruce Willis, it won’t. But we’ll see.

Pagan Babies by Elmore Leonard. I must really like Pagan Babies, but not enough to remember it. Because, I…

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Dan Paul Becker is a painter based in Los Angeles. He uses primarily spray paint and acrylics, creating works on paper, canvas, wood panels and found materials. He began painting on the streets of Cincinnati Ohio, where he grew up as a graffiti artist. As his practice found its way into the studio, he continued to use the spray can, alongside other materials, to create works with a similar immediacy, transforming the everyday into colorful textural compositions. Playful yet obsessive, Dan’s process ranges from spontaneous to meticulous with a keen interest in material buildup and reduction. Using water, sandpaper and power sanders, he often destroys and removes half as much paint as he applies, exposing multi-layered surfaces and raw materials in a highly tactile manner. He is inspired by contemporary culture and the oversaturation of imagery, the ever-changing urban environment and the drive to create physically in the digital age. Dan studied illustration at University of the Arts in Philadelphia and received his BFA in painting at The Art Academy of Cincinnati in 2011. Dan has exhibited at numerous galleries and events, with his work residing in several academic and private collections across the United States.

Payments in Paradise Spray Paint on Calendar Paper 6.5 x 7 inches 2014 $200