Misha Burlatsky creates photographs using the “Ambrotype” process. From the artist’s biography: “The ambrotype process (from Greek ambrotos, “immortal”) or amphitype is a photographic process that uses the wet plate collodion process to create a negative photographic image on a sheet of glass using whick looks as a positive image when put upon a black background. It was invented by Frederick Scott Archer in 1851.”
Wonderful graphic style from L.A. illustrator Chris Turnham.
Wonderful line and brush work from Greg over at Gregthings.
My kind of history lesson.
Whimsically fun set of letterpress prints from Australian creative Wilkintie.
Intriguing narratives and nice style from artist Colwyn Thomas.
Etsy Dallas is hosting its 3rd Annual Jingle Bash, November 20th, 2pm-8pm in the Lone Star Room @ The Palladium, 1135 S. Lamar, Dallas. It’s a festive gathering of over 50 local vendors and their displays of handmade crafts and artwork. Sip on cocktails, win free stuff and groove to good tunes. Admission is free and open to the public and a great way to kick off your holiday shopping.
I’ll be there with a booth chock full of signed prints, trading cards, books, buttons, magnets and a whole lot more.
This graphically simple series by the Argentinian artist identified as Minga explores scenarios worthy of this well-worn expletive.
Daniel Danger’s work combines elements of mystery and atmosphere to create stories appropriately told around a campfire at night.
Julian Coalheart, zombie chimp and card carrying Sinister Simian, invites you to jump into the spirit of Halloween by taking the Horror Movie quiz. (Be sure to use the pause button on this one.)
Here’s a clever collection of visuals inspired by articles of clothing that are key to a movie’s theme and identity.
I can’t get enough of Michael Cho’s great line work, compositions and limited color choices. This portrait is timely, with the Captain America: The First Avenger movie in production.
Methane Studios got its start in 1998 when Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee formed a partnership to produce silk screen posters for the East Atlanta club The Echo Lounge that featured some of the best independent bands in the late 1990’s. Today they exist as a two man studio creating package designs, logos, and posters.
But I’ve been bit and I’ve been tossed around
By every she-rat in this town
Have you, babe?
Well, I am just a monkey man
I’m glad you are a monkey woman too.
-Mick Jagger/Monkey Man
Just added to the monkey section of the Etsy shop: Mick Jagger as a rock and roll chimp.
Think you know your famous literature? Take the “Literary Pets” quiz!
(Answers below)
Learn more about these author’s lives and great works included in the entire set of 24 cards titled Literary Pets 2, the second volume of famous literary luminaries as cats and dogs. Each card measures 2 1/4″ x 4″ on sturdy 14 pt.cover stock and presents a full color portrait on one side with biographical information on the reverse. Card sets and individual signed portrait prints available in the Etsy shop.
Answers to the quiz:
1.Bloodhound author of dark romanticism, Herman Smellville 2. George St. Bernard Shaw 3. Stray Bradbury 4. Truman Catpote
A set of four posters by artists Alex Pearson, Jeff Kandefer, Andy Young, and Julian Baker comprise the fun Monster Friends set.
Beautiful line work and a brilliant collection of surreal imagery make Aaron Horkey’s work very satisfying.
Continuing the TV themed art from last week, I recently discovered this beautiful print by Tim Doyle using the subject matter of another favorite show, Breaking Bad.
Spike Press is Chicago-based illustrator and designer John Solimine. He sports an amazing collection of poster illustration and design on his site.
The big week is almost here! Next Wednesday kicks off The 2010 San Diego International Comic Con with preview night and runs through Sunday the 25th. I will have a booth in the Small Press Pavilion, Booth P-13 and it’ll be chock full of monkey bidness. The recently released “Society of Sinister Simians” book, both in paperback and signed limited edition hand bound hardback, “Monkey Color!” coloring books, “Twilight of the Tiki” book, “13 Incomplete Chapters of Mysterious Circumstances” book, Wrestle Pets book, signed posters and prints, a variety of pinback buttons(shiny!), stickers and trading cards representing The Society of Sinister Simians, Steampunk Monkey Nation, World War Monkey, Literary Pets and Wrestle Pets. Monkey hope to see you there!
