Thrillist highlights ChetArt today with a great feature, combining news of my playing card set with a trip to the zoo. Thanks Dan!
-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.
(Click and then enlarge-click a second time for a preview of the full deck)
Visit Christopher Locke’s site for his creative series of “scissor spiders.”
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 stirs together collage elements of men’s magazine imagery with mid-century modern home interiors to formulate a hearty stew of kitschy fun.
(Image from the upcoming “Monkopolis” project.)
In celebration of the upcoming release of the new ChetArt project “Monkopolis,” I’m giving away a big bunch of monkey fun to one lucky winner.
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Contest is open till midnight, Wednesday April 18th. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on the blog April 19th.
Monkey Color! Coloring book (24 pages of coloring fun)
Steampunk Monkey Nation trading card set
Society of Sinister Simians trading card set
5 Sinister Simian vinyl stickers
Check out Keith Crabtree’s new book offering a gallery of beautiful bird photography.
Empty coffee table? Put a bird on it!
Get your copy here:
U.K. artist Ben Hickling interprets pop icons with loads of quality.
Happy Easter courtesy the 3D Lucha Libre rabbit stylings of Teodoru Badiu.
Skia’s work creates a fresh blend of warm details with geometric simplicity.
Ellen Jewett masterfully sculpts fantastic and intricate creatures full of imagination.
Pierre Matter sculpts beautifully intricate dreams.
It’s awfully hard not to smile at the photos by Theron Humphrey collectively known as “Maddie on Things.”
I was recently approached by a set decorator working for the movie production of “Ender’s Game.” Based on the Orson Scott Card book, “Ender’s Game” will star Asa Butterfield in the title role, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley and Harrison Ford. Six of my prints were purchased to incorporate into the set decoration, primarily within Ender’s bedroom. Among the chosen works are “Courage” (above), “The Neighbor“ and “Space Race Monkey.” The film is due out in 2013.
Claire Brewster creates dynamic imagery with paper cut figures from maps and lighting with bold shadows.
Wonderfully atmospheric renderings by Sam Wolfe Connelly.
Discover the delicate drawings and paintings of Bonnie Durham.
