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Life Is Not A Fairy Tale with Tyler Shields

Life Is Not A Fairy Tale with Tyler Shields

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Tyler Shields has built impressive relationships in the Hollywood community with his unique (and sometimes controversial) photographs. We catch up with the man himself at his latest show that he put all his blood, sweat and tears into (literally). We also chat with some of his biggest fans including Miranda Cosgrove, "Glee's" Jenna Ushkowitz, and "Gossip Girl's" Connor Paulo. Hosted by Jessica Smith.

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Miranda Cosgrove

Hey Young Hollywood, Jessica Smith here at the Tyler Shield's Life is not a Fairy Tale art exhibit. Now we're in downtown Los Angeles, in a kind of sketchy alley. So I think we should go in and find exactly what's going to happen this year. We're here at the Tyler Shield's exhibit, Life is not a Fairy Tale. And those are actually your feet on like the main piece that says. I know. This person came up and said that they were in charge of pricing, and I said, "How much for that one?" They go, "Oh, 20,000." Should get insurance on my feet or something. Tyler is though he is a photographer, as an actor, I will say he's a fantastic director. Um, and he's gotten some beautiful things out of me. In his basement. Only in his basement? In his basement. That's where we took that photo with the hose. I think, um, he takes really interesting pictures and, um, he's actually one of my best friends, good friends. He's a really cool guy. I was a fan of Tyler's before I was a friend of Tyler's. Uh, he is just so off-on guard. And shooting with him is just like, you just trust everything that he's going to do and say.

Young Hollywood

I mean, he just told you to get in a coffin and you did.

Miranda Cosgrove

Basically, yeah. We were like, oh, we're getting in the coffin now, okay. Amazing. He's amazing.

Tyler Shields

Artists find me. People find me. You know, they find me and they want to participate in what I'm doing and they get excited about it. So it's not just, oh, I'm showing up, take my picture, this is boring. It's, it's, no. I want to create something with you that is going to last forever. And we're going to do whatever it takes to do that. And that's, and that's why we're able to get, you know, so many crazy things with so many crazy people.

Young Hollywood

I mean, how do you come up with like, I'm going to use blood to paint, you know, from numerous people to paint the heart?

Tyler Shields

Literally, I said, Sunday, I'm taking your blood. There'll be cookies. If you want to come over, we're having a party. And we had a blood party.

Young Hollywood

Were you one of the people that donated blood to some?

Miranda Cosgrove

I was, I had this huge bruise from about here to here. I didn't. It takes a little bit more to get stuff out of my veins, um, than friendship. And when they pushed the blood out of me, I was like, whoa! Like I had this huge head rush. It was the craziest thing, but it was awesome. Um, I don't even let them take my blood at the doctor, so I don't know if I'd be able to, but I think it's really cool.

Young Hollywood

Would you give me your blood?

Miranda Cosgrove

Heck yeah, I would.

Young Hollywood

Amazing. That's what I'm talking about.

Miranda Cosgrove

I will take your blood, and I will put it in my refrigerator. You can throw blood in my face. I don't care.

Young Hollywood

Wow.

Miranda Cosgrove

I know. I'm hardcore, like I said. I'm glad they sent you here.

Young Hollywood

You don't get much more visceral than blood, and I, I think it's, uh, I think it's what literally moves us. Tell me about the cow, because we were talking about the cow and you were worried that it was going to be controversial.

Tyler Shields

I mean, I, you know, I, I didn't know if people would be offended by the cow. I mean, it, you know, it's painted in blood, so blood with a cow, it says eat me on it. It's not a thing about harming animals or anything like that. It's just, uh, I just enjoy eating meat.

Miranda Cosgrove

Heck yeah, I do too. High five on that. Let's get the fillet.

Tyler Shields

I spent $4,012 at In-N-Out last year. Those burgers are $1. 35. So if that puts it in a perspective for you. I don't think it's controversial. I think it's, it's like, uh, you know, I look, I love anyone that says, "Eat me." Period. I'm a little bit thirsty. Can I have some milk? Is it fresh? I bet it's some sweet ass milk.

Young Hollywood

Wow, there you go. He's furious. Tell me about some of your favorite pieces that you have here tonight.

Tyler Shields

It it's interesting for me because every piece has a crazy story to me. Obviously the Lohan and and the Diana Agron one is very, you know, these are ones that I've been doing just for this. One of my favorite is the vampire teeth over there.

Miranda Cosgrove

I'm going to say Lindsey. I think her pictures are one of the best. Yeah. I like Hayden Panettiere's. I think hers is like, I love that one. I got to do it.

Tyler Shields

Exactly. Oh, you know what, I changed. I think every girl has a little sex kitten in her, it just has to like come out. And then I've always liked the love one where it says objects and mirror closer than they appear. I love the the Zachary Quinto stuff. Um, I also love the Lindsey Fonseca dancing stuff. And also, of course, the life is not a fairy tale with the Dorothy, you know, the Dorothy shoes. And of course, the feet. Of course, you have to love your feet, they're your favorite.

Young Hollywood

Are there any celebrities out there that you haven't worked with that you would love to like get in your studio and have them like cut loose?

Tyler Shields

Yeah, Amanda Seyfried and I have had a few conversations about it. Scarlett Johansson is somebody that I would love to, uh, work with.

Young Hollywood

Has he ever tried to get you to shoot with him?

Miranda Cosgrove

No, but I hope to someday. That'd be fun.

Tyler Shields

There's so many people. It it really depends on if if at that time they want to do what we need to do together. And so the time works out, it it's perfect.

Young Hollywood

Anything that you would not do with him?

Miranda Cosgrove

No. I'd like to go further than what we did this time.

Young Hollywood

I feel like I am going to see a really nice picture coming out of you too, so.

Miranda Cosgrove

Oh. You have no idea.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Jessica Smith

    Host of the video

  • Tyler Shields

    Artist and photographer featured in the video

  • Miranda Cosgrove

    Actress and a fan/collaborator of Tyler Shields

  • Jenna Ushkowitz

    Actress from 'Glee' and a fan/collaborator of Tyler Shields

  • Connor Paulo

    Actor from 'Gossip Girl' and a fan/collaborator of Tyler Shields

  • Lindsey Lohan

    Celebrity whose photo Tyler Shields created

  • Diana Agron

    Celebrity whose photo Tyler Shields created

  • Hayden Panettiere

    Celebrity whose photo Tyler Shields created

  • Zachary Quinto

    Celebrity whose photo Tyler Shields created

  • Lindsey Fonseca

    Celebrity whose photo Tyler Shields created

  • Amanda Seyfried

    Celebrity Tyler Shields would like to work with

  • Scarlett Johansson

    Celebrity Tyler Shields would like to work with

FAQ

What is the name of Tyler Shields' art exhibit?+
Tyler Shields' art exhibit is titled 'Life is not a Fairy Tale'.
Where is the art exhibit located?+
The 'Life is not a Fairy Tale' exhibit is located in downtown Los Angeles.
What unique material does Tyler Shields use in some of his art?+
Tyler Shields has used blood, donated by numerous people, to paint in some of his art pieces.
Which celebrities are featured or mentioned as collaborators in the video?+
Celebrities like Miranda Cosgrove, Jenna Ushkowitz, Connor Paulo, Lindsey Lohan, Diana Agron, Hayden Panettiere, Zachary Quinto, and Lindsey Fonseca are mentioned in the video.
What controversial art piece is discussed in the video?+
A controversial art piece featuring a cow painted with blood, with the words 'eat me' on it, is discussed.

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