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June 23, 2021
John DeFeo
X Factor Investing

The X Factor Index highlights companies that have increased dividends and reduced outstanding shares for 10 consecutive years or more.

X Factor Investing
January 30, 2021
John DeFeo
Good, Cheap and Fast

Good, Cheap and Fast was the most ideologically pure thing that I've ever created. Then, Google killed it.

Good, Cheap and Fast
January 18, 2021
John DeFeo
Debonair Magazine

It's impossible for me to talk about Debonair Magazine without talking about Eddie Hertzman first.

Debonair Magazine
June 25, 2019
photography
John DeFeo
New York Film Photography

My hard drive is filled with tens-of-thousands of photographs of New York City, but the ones that I treasure the most were shot on film. 

New York Film Photography
July 28, 2018
retouching
John DeFeo
1950s Nudes Restored

Many 1950s-era pinups are photographed on Ektachrome and Anscochrome, two films that are prone to fading and color shifting.

1950s Nudes Restored
John DeFeo
June 23, 2021

X Factor Investing

John DeFeo
June 23, 2021
X Factor Investing

The X Factor Index highlights companies that have increased dividends and reduced outstanding shares for 10 consecutive years or more.

John DeFeo
January 30, 2021

Good, Cheap and Fast

John DeFeo
January 30, 2021
Good, Cheap and Fast

Good, Cheap and Fast was the most ideologically pure thing that I've ever created. Then, Google killed it.

John DeFeo
January 28, 2021

Best Value Awards

John DeFeo
January 28, 2021
Best Value Awards

These companies can be trusted to sell above-average products at a fair price (and to respond when something goes wrong).

John DeFeo
January 18, 2021

Debonair Magazine

John DeFeo
January 18, 2021
Debonair Magazine

It's impossible for me to talk about Debonair Magazine without talking about Eddie Hertzman first.

John DeFeo
January 14, 2021

Unholy Set Photos

John DeFeo
January 14, 2021
Unholy Set Photos

I worked as a consultant on Unholy, a 2007 horror film that was directed by Daryl Goldberg. Here are photos from the set.

John DeFeo
March 13, 2020

Superhighway 98

John DeFeo
March 13, 2020
Superhighway 98

Here is a 100-link directory that is reminiscent of how I remember the web of the 1990s. The web that I fell in love with.

John DeFeo
July 28, 2019

Canon 100MM Macro Lens Photos

John DeFeo
July 28, 2019
Canon 100MM Macro Lens Photos

Canon's EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is one of the best purchases that I've made. I'd like to share a few sample photos that show off its capabilities.

John DeFeo
June 25, 2019
photography

New York Film Photography

John DeFeo
June 25, 2019
photography
New York Film Photography

My hard drive is filled with tens-of-thousands of photographs of New York City, but the ones that I treasure the most were shot on film. 

John DeFeo
June 22, 2019
photography

Mermaid Parade Photos

John DeFeo
June 22, 2019
photography
Mermaid Parade Photos

I had the pleasure of attending the 37th Annual Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. Here are some fun photos of the festivities.

John DeFeo
June 18, 2019

Spec Ad Portfolio

John DeFeo
June 18, 2019
Spec Ad Portfolio

I wanted to work at an advertising agency in the fall of 2008, but my portfolio wasn't strong enough to get me hired.

John DeFeo
July 28, 2018
retouching

1950s Nudes Restored

John DeFeo
July 28, 2018
retouching
1950s Nudes Restored

Many 1950s-era pinups are photographed on Ektachrome and Anscochrome, two films that are prone to fading and color shifting.

John DeFeo
July 21, 2018
retouching

Photo Retouching Examples

John DeFeo
July 21, 2018
retouching
Photo Retouching Examples

Photo retouching is an important job that is easy to overlook. Here are before-and-after examples that show how impactful retouching can be.

John DeFeo
June 23, 2018
illustration

Bombs Away! Game Art

John DeFeo
June 23, 2018
illustration
Bombs Away! Game Art

‘Bombs Away! The Game of Thrills’ is a board game from the 1940s. I re-illustrated the game’s cover art using a damaged box as a visual reference.

John DeFeo
June 22, 2018
writing, photography

Baker Whitefield

John DeFeo
June 22, 2018
writing, photography
Baker Whitefield

Baker Whitefield is a fictional private detective that I created to showcase my writing and black and white photography. Here is his story.

Tagged: nobombs

John DeFeo
July 28, 2017
illustration

8-Bit Pixel Art

John DeFeo
July 28, 2017
illustration
8-Bit Pixel Art

In 1997, I was a high-schooler with patience, free time and a copy of Microsoft Paint. Here's some art that I made, one pixel at a time.

Tagged: nobombs

John DeFeo
August 4, 2016
writing

One Party, Two Party

John DeFeo
August 4, 2016
writing
One Party, Two Party

I conceived this poem during the 2004 presidential election. I hoped then, the same as now, that we can work toward a gentler, wiser future.

 

Tagged: nobombs

John DeFeo
July 2, 2010

Liability Adjusted Cash Flow Yield (LACFY)

John DeFeo
July 2, 2010
Liability Adjusted Cash Flow Yield (LACFY)

I conceived the liability-adjusted cash flow yield formula in 2008, and the corollary dividend acid test in 2009.

John W. DeFeo

HI, I’M JOHN

I graduated with a B.F.A. from NYU and was welcomed into the professional world with $100,000+ in debt and a $400 a week salary. I made some of my best artwork in those tough times (often choosing between a meal or another roll of film).

This blog features art from that era in my life as well as other projects that I’m proud of.

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