Brain Tar

About the Author

This book uniquely displays the life learned expressions of two seasoned artists and becomes a synergy of one. Let the brain tar seep in as you ponder the lyrical poems and absorb the illustrations… you’ll find yourself examining the spirit in your own heart… and if that’s not enough, the poems are accompanied by progressive musical compositions performed by “Lifetron” and available on CD to add another dimension to this artistic experience! Visit www.lifetron.net The author, Henry Tarnecky (left), currently resides in the Pocono Mountains of NE Pennsylvania. He was born in 1951 and grew up in West Trenton, NJ. Since his youth, he has been creative as a musician/composer, lyrical poet and game designer. As a young adult, he traveled the globe aboard various deep sea ships in the merchant marine. Those early travel experiences inspired many creative endeavors. He founded and was the keyboardist for the musical group “Rubaiyat” in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. In 1996, he co-founded a musical entity called “Lifetron” with his friend and musical partner Michael Milillo. “Lifetron” has created and published numerous CD projects featuring a unique varied progressive musical style. In 2001, he met Jim Palmer, an accomplished artist and decided to publish this book with Jim’s pictorial expressions. The writings within are representative of his earliest to latest work. The illustrator, Jim Palmer (right), is a resident of Warwick, NY where he lives with his wife, Annie. Also born in 1951 and raised in NJ, he started drawing with a ball point pen in high school. While in the US Army and stationed in the beautiful farm country of northwestern Germany, he discovered rapidograph pens and “M. C. Escher”, both of which had a profound impact on his work. His style continues to evolve as an expression of his love of nature and passionate interest in matters of the spirit. He has exhibited his drawings in art galleries throughout northern New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania and now practices his craft as a tattooist at “New View Tattoos” in Highland, NY. “BRAIN TAR” is his first major collaborative work and first foray into the world of publishing. Jim and Henry had so much fun with this project that they’re creating a second book entitled “STONES AROUND THE BONE”, which no doubt will also be a best seller.