Introducing “Googie A-Go-Go,” a little book with a big serving of silly fun. 14 full color illustrations of a variety of imaginary Googie styled signs with humorous historical facts.
Limited edition of 50. Each book measures 4.25″ x 5.5″ and each is signed and numbered.
Printed on 80 lb. gloss book paper with a sturdy Classic Columns Red cover. Hand stitched with red thread.
The folks over at Machina Fatalis have started compiling a list of Steampunk related booths and offerings for the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. The list includes a nice mention of what I’ll be offering. More details of my presence at the show soon to follow.
Just released and available in the Etsy shop: The Monkey Memory Match Game. Test your memory using 24 pairs of Chet Phillips monkey illustrations. Simply lay out the 48 tiles, pattern side up in a grid 6 across and 8 down (or 8 across and 6 down if residing in Australia) and turn two over at a time to find a match. Perfect for two players or enjoy testing your monkey memory solo.
Monkey art mounted on sturdy mat board. Each tile measures 2″ x 2.25″ and are packaged in a 5″ x 7″ box with instructions.
(Cheeky Monkey decal on the box bottom, signed by the artist.)
Time to break out the crayons with this Giveaway contest. Head over to Mom’s Basement for a chance to win your very own “Monkey Color” coloring book. Enjoy hours of activity, allowing you to while away the time before the inevitable domination of technologically advanced apes and monkeys procure our world. While you’re there, soak in the warm embrace of Mom’s Basement, offering up all things geek in culture and gaming.
This weekend marks the release of the summer blockbuster The Green Lantern. Perhaps in an alternate universe somewhere down the wormhole there’s a similar event for our intrepid Superlative Hero “The Magic Lantern.” Presented in glorious sepia tones with wondrous “SteamMax” effects. Here’s a bit of background on our hero:
“Part skilled magician, part necromancer and known for the supernatural device he wielded, The Magic Lantern was able to conjure both human and animal spirits to do his bidding. He held the title of royal conjurer for the government of Rotterdam for 20 years before turning his unworldly invention towards the war to thwart evil. He discovered his namesake while exploring the underground catacombs of a burned out forgotten cathedral. From the moment he grasped the handle an otherworldly bond was formed, linking him to its dreadful powerful. With it he confronted and defeated such evil entities as Professor Mojo, Evil Comet, Major Marionette and the Dark Hell’s Ember. “
(Excerpt from the upcoming limited edition, handbound book of Superlative Heroes and Nefarious Villains. Due out soon!)
This air combat video gamer portrait was recently added to the Etsy shop.
Father’s Day is June 19th
Nothing says “Thanks Dad, for all you do for me” like a gift of Sinister Monkeys, Bigfoot/Wookie/Wolfman portrait, Tiki, Googie Sign or Victorian superheroes. With Father’s Day fast approaching visit the Etsy shop for these and loads more great gift ideas.
Pictured above:
Society of Sinister Simians limited edition book
Smoking Fez Monkey leather paperweight
Atomic Mutant Sushi Googie Sign
Last month I was invited to participate in the ¡LoterÃa, LoterÃa! exhibition curated by the Bath House Cultural Center. 54 artists each created their own interpretation of an image from the LoterÃa Mexican game of chance which resembles a form of bingo. My contribution, “La Muerte,” will be showcased as a 16″ x 20″ signed Somerset Velvet Giclee print. Along with the exhibition will be sets of cards utilizing the show’s artwork available for sale. The opening reception is Saturday, April 30th, 7-9 PM. (Learn more about the show at the official site for the Bath House Cultural Center.)
In Jackalope country, Easter eggs require a fork lift for gathering.
If you live in or are visiting the DFW area the weekend of April 30th, make plans to attend the third annual Etsy Dallas Spring Bash on Saturday. I’ll be there with a booth chock full of prints, books, trading cards and a whole lot more. Click HERE for hours, directions and a list of vendors. (Be one of the first fifty in the door to receive a legendary “Bash Bag” overflowing with free items from many of the vendors.)
Recently added to the online shop: The Realm of the Sea Monkey print.
“The Canine Transformation Anomaly” (a.k.a.-The Big Bark Theory) is presented as a signed Somerset Velvet Giclee print- limited edition of 250. Image area is 8″ x 10″ presented in an acid-free beveled 11″ x 14″ mat. Each comes with its own blind embossed atom graphic stamp for the edition number.
Meet the triumvirate of shagginess. New signed print now available in the Etsy shop.
New portrait prints from the Literary and Artistic Pets series have been added to the Etsy shop. Each signed print comes mounted within an 8 x 10 beveled mat, ready to frame.
Last weekend during the Staple! show I had the pleasure of finally meeting the tremendously talented Lisa Turner of Turner’s Tokens. If you’re in the Austin area this weekend for SXSW and are a Steampunk fan, put the Elysium Steampunk Ball on your list of things to do. Card sets have been donated for their Midnight Costume Contest.
A selection of characters from the Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains are now available in a wide variety of colors and sizes for kids, men and women.
Next weekend marks the seventh annual Staple! show, the event to promote independent creative media: comics, art, animation and self-published literature. If you find yourself wandering around within the city limits of the live music capital of the world, come on by!
Last week the Dallas Advertising League presented an Addy award for the 2011 Half Price Books calendar illustrations.
The Order of Nefarious Villains serve as the evil counterpart to the Union of Superlative Heroes. Spawned from the dark recesses of spider pits and graveyard shadows, this collection of evil deviants inhabit the same parallel Steampunk Victorian universe as their heroic foes. 20 cards in the set, including the characters Professor Cephalopod, Sir Samuel Lodestone, Black Piranha, Feline Fräulein, Lord Venomous, King Congo plus 14 more. Each card showcases their portrait along with a brief description of their malevolent deeds, origins and abilities.
Now available in the Etsy Shop.
