DeTomaso Pantera
Posted By Chet on May 16, 2012
DeTomaso Pantera brings a host of feathered friends to life via Lego bricks.
Guim Tió Zarraluki
Posted By Chet on May 14, 2012
Guim Tio Zarraluki creates arresting portraits by painting onto photographic portraits, leaving portions of the photo intact.
Avengers Art Show
Posted By Chet on May 10, 2012
An art show collection with an “Avengers” theme is up at Gallery 1988. Pictured above: “Iron Legacy” by N.C. Winters.
Hey Geek Girl
Posted By Chet on May 9, 2012
Hey Geek Girl is a tribute to women in pop culture. On display through June 10th at
Jamie Brett Treadwell
Posted By Chet on May 7, 2012
Jamie Brett Treadwell weaves together a fascinating world of urban and suburban dreams with bright colors and loads of imagination.
Simian Playing Cards
Posted By Chet on May 2, 2012
-Now available: Simian Playing Cards from ChetArt-
New from ChetArt—it’s no ordinary deck of cards! Presenting a collection of lively monkey and ape characters exhibiting a vast range of professions and historical simian significance. The plastic coated, casino quality, standard poker deck is enclosed in a decorative tuck box. The custom designed card back has a distinctive monkey flavor. Each of the 54 cards (includes 2 jokers) has its own individual monkey portrait. Many of these figures will be included in the upcoming “Monkopolis” limited edition book. Perfect for playing card collectors, game players and simian aficionados.
With characters like Baron Andrew Oolong the Ghost Hunter, François Hyperbarique the Sub-Aether Explorer, Major Manny Minuscule the Micro Militiaman and Captain Uther Wigglesgig the Zombie Whisperer, playing card games has never been more monkey-licious.
Custom art card back and a selection of cards fanned. (Click images to enlarge.)
Here’s a sneak peek preview of the card set.
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Christopher Locke
Posted By Chet on May 1, 2012
Visit Christopher Locke’s site for his creative series of “scissor spiders.”
Chris McMahon
Posted By Chet on April 30, 2012
Chris McMahon has created a fun series of creatures invading what appears to be the realm of “sofa sized paintings.” An interesting blend of H.P. Lovecraft meets Bob Ross.
Nadine Boughton
Posted By Chet on April 27, 2012
Nadine Boughton stirs together collage elements of men’s magazine imagery with mid-century modern home interiors to formulate a hearty stew of kitschy fun.
Rob Roberts
Posted By Chet on April 26, 2012
Great mash up mask of Frankenstein and H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu dubbed “Frankenthulhu” by Rob Roberts.
Star Wars-Behind the Scenes
Posted By Chet on April 25, 2012
Great collection of behind the scenes photos of the Star Wars trilogy. Via Flavorwire
Dan Matutina
Posted By Chet on April 24, 2012
Artist Dan Matutina creates a fun graphic series of hearts that combines famous foes.
ChetArt in “Ender’s Game” set
Posted By Chet on April 20, 2012
Yesterday I stumbled across a Facebook post from Tor Books about an Ender’s Game blog hosted by the producers of the film. Above is a shot from the blog showing the set design of Ender’s room. Despite the small photo, I can see they’ve included at least 4 of my images from 6 they purchased for use in the set design. Ender’s Game IMDb Link
ChetArt Contest Winner
Posted By Chet on April 19, 2012
Congratulations go out to Roy for winning the ChetArt Giveaway Contest and finding a bit of luck in a random universe. He’ll be receiving The Monkey Color! coloring book, Steampunk Monkey Nation card set, Society of Sinister Simians card set and 5 Sinister Simian vinyl stickers. Thank you to all for entering and here’s hoping you come back for a chance to score with a future contest.
Starting now for a full week the ChetArt online shop is offering 15% off your purchase price. During checkout use the following Coupon Code to receive your discount:
Chimpy
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Be sure and check back for future updates and announcements regarding the newest addition to the ChetArt monkey family: “Monkopolis.”
Ink It Labs
Posted By Chet on April 18, 2012
Check out this great service from Ink It Labs. Custom order double-sided printed and laser cut charms, available on acrylic and wood. Brought to you by fellow Austin Craft Riot member Lauren Hemphill. I’ve got to figure out just the right monkey art for this.