Christoph Mueller

"The drawings and lettering are most impressive ...
He's been working hard at it with intense focus and it shows!!"
- R. Crumb
"Obviously an extraordinary talented artist and, particularly, letterer ...
very sensitive and careful linework; I wish I could be so careful and
sensitive with mine!"
- Chris Ware
"Fuckin' bad ass work."
- Hank Williams III
Christoph Mueller:
"I came to the solution in the last years of studying that you can try any style or whatever ... the thing that makes your artwork interesting is when you find out what's insideof you. Who you are. What gets you going. All that kind of stuff. That's where it becomes real art. Or at least something that I think is worthy of doing."
Joe Coleman:
"Yeah, and the process of doing that Christoph, is painful."
Christoph Mueller:
"Yeah."
Joe Coleman:
"But that's the prize. It should be painful. Most things that are worth while in life are painful. And life, even though you might try to avoid it, which is understandable, anyone would try to avaoid the fucked-up things in life, but that's what life is about. Life is about pain. Everybody's going to suffer, so why don't you face the suffering that's important to you. You're going to suffer all the other things too. Everybody ... No-one gets out of this world alive."
Welcome to the MySpace home of Mueller’s Journal; Mr. Christoph Mueller’s foolish attempt on organizing life’s chaos by using the tool of drawing. You can also visit Mueller’s Journal on its very own website by clicking below:
MUELLER’S JOURNAL
FAQ
Does Mr. Mueller accept comissions?
Mr. Mueller does in deed accept commissions and will look at every offer himself.
Is Mr. Mueller's work available for sale?
Most of the drawings shown on this site originate in one of Mr. Mueller's many sketchbooks which he is NOT willing to sell. But beside those there are many drawings available on single sheets of paper. These may very well be purchased. Please contact us if you are seriousely interested in buying Mr. Mueller's art.
Who made the background-pattern of Mueller's Journal's MySpace page?
The background-pattern was drawn by Mr. Mueller himself, of course.
Is Mr. Mueller really running this MySpace.com-Site?
Mr. Mueller’s long time friend Enzo Crocetti (a.k.a. Dottore Mulazo) is taking care of all his public relations activities such as this very site. But be assured that from time to time Mr. Mueller himself will read your comments for his personal amusement.
Isn't Enzo Crocetti just a alias of Mr. Mueller's? Just like Dottore Mulazo, Schlomo Muehlstein, Mad Dog Mueller, Murillo, Mulare, Mulino, Kristoff and Cirtof is?
Next question.
Will muellersjournal.com ever be updated?
Yes, it will. Mr. Mueller is still hard at work on a big update. Maybe not right now, but from time to time. So, please stay tuned!
Does Mueller’s Journal exsist as a printed publication ?
The Journal has NOT been published yet, even though different versions are said to exist and at least one has surfaced somewhere in the south of france in 2006. Another copy is said to have made its way up to the Ann Arbor area in the United States. But Mueller’s Journal is not available for sale at this moment!
When will Mueller’s Journal be published?
Mr. Mueller is working hard on completing Mueller’s Journal for a publication in the near future. However he does all the work on it while working different jobs in order to support himself which does not leave as much time for the Journal as would be desirable.
Why does Mr. Mueller use this dark red color?
This is a color that is called Tyrischer Purpur (Tyrian Purple)—it is the color of cloted blood. As a fluid that originates inside the heart—the organ that houses the soul—blood is of great symbolic importance to Mr. Mueller.
Is there some kind of meaning behind the black ink also?
The black ink symbolizes matter whereas the Tyrian Purple symbolizes the spirit. The wish to unite the two is one of Mueller’s main motivations to draw.
What does “Nihil Omne“ mean?
It is Latin for All Is Nothing.
What does “Nosce Te Ipsum“ mean?
It’s Latin as well and means recognize yourself.
Is it true that Mr. Mueller knows the real identety of the so called ”head-head” in Joe Coleman’s Odditorium?
Even after extensive research Mr. Mueller has NOT been able to determine the famouse head’s identity.
Does drawing increase the chances of getting laid?
Even though Mr. Mueller has been working very hard to prove it‘s so, he came to realize that it may after all work exclusivly for the master; R. Crumb.
Why does Mr. Mueller use his own blood in some of his drawings?
Propably because he ran out of fucking ink …
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Old South Jamboree
Chip Hanna & The Berlin Three
We are happily announcing that once again artwork by Christoph Mueller will be featured on the up-coming record by Chip Hanna. The record is entitled Old South Jamboree. It will feature the The Berlin Three (of Mad Sin fame) and will be released by People Like You Records in early 2008. More information to follow.
The Old Country
Special Signed Edition
The mysterious and beautiful artwork for Chip Hanna's “The Old Country” is a fine example of Mueller's obsessive attention to painstaking detail which is rarely seen these days. The highly detailed cover took over a month of work to finish and matches the feel and theme of the 14 country classics perfectly. Among the record's songs are “The Long Black Veil” and the Hank Williams tune “Thy Burdens Are Greater Than Mine” both songs Mueller had loved for a long time. The record features a special “copper” print and is available as a special limited signed edition from the Mueller's Journal web-site . Get a closer look at the cover artwork here.
Jesco White
Everybody, it's Boone County's legendary Dancing Outlaw himself, Jesco White! This picture was taken by Cousin Wildweed during his last trip into the crazy wild Boone County area. He presented the Dancing Outlaw with a drawing by Christoph Mueller.
Joe Buck
Here's Joe Buck of Hank III's Damn Band holding his drawing Christoph Mueller did of him. Make sure to check out the up-coming December episode of It Burns When I Pee featuring interviews with Joe Buck and Christoph Mueller!
Mineshaft #21

The sensational new issue of the world's greatest literature and art 'zine MINESHAFT is now hot off the press! It features a fabulouse cover by the legendary R.Crumb himself! Christoph Mueller premiers his appearance in Mineshaft with a fantastic back-cover drawing "My Angel Of Sin"! Inside you will find more of his work including a special appearance by visionary artist Joe Coleman! As well as rarely seen "strips" (the term "comic" fit them by no means ... ). This is an highly recommended item not to be missed by anyone interested in the arts.
Order your copy today!
Here's what people say about Mueller's appearance in Mineshaft #21:
"I'm enjoying your drawings. Cool drawings in new Mineshaft!"
~ Charles Plymell (printed the very first "ZAP Comix" in the 60s)
"IT IS AWESOMELY AWESOME!"
~ CuzN Wildweed (Professional hell-raiser and serpent player)
“The metaphysical-psychological side of Christoph Mueller's work combined with the skill with which the images are painstakingly drawn creates a poweful experience for the reader & viewer. He's doing really top-notch work.”
~ Everett Rand (Mineshaft editor)
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Highly Recommended Links
Joe Coleman
Robert Crumb
Paul Laffoly
The Rag-Time Ephemeralist
Boris Servais
Mineshaft Magazine
Hank Williams III
The Digital Library of Appalachia
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Save The Blue Mountains
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