Tag: humor

Literary Pets

Following a brief retirement, the first series of Literary Pets returns to the online shop for the third reprint due to popular demand. These famous literary figures transformed into dogs and cats are represented in a trading card set fashioned after turn-of-the-century cigarette cards. Each portrait card has a brief summary of accomplishments on the reverse, chock full of vitamin “pun.” This set of 20 cards measures 2 1/4″ x 4″ each and are printed in color both sides on 100 lb. glossy cover stock. Set is packaged in hand crafted paper portfolio with library card styled enclosure.

20 card trading set in hand-crafted paper portfolio.

Card sets and individual signed portrait prints are available in the online shop.

Click Here to See More.

Laurent Chehere

Photographer Laurent Chehere has created a wonderfully dream-like series of floating houses.

Monkopolis Badges

In honor of the brave efforts of two members of “Monkopolis,” these commemorative badges have been produced.  Elijah Bubbleshard (top) was famed for his heroics on the battlefield atop his military grade penny-farthing. Corporal Bubbleshard showed bravery beyond measure during the famed “Battle of the Bulging Sprocket.” Archibald Scorchplate served as an expert pilot during wartime then focused his efforts as a test pilot. Among the many devices of war he tested were the Sonic Doom Jet Pack, Screaming Rocket Gloves, Rhesus Roulette Torpedo Jet and the Wingless Wonder Explosive Torpedo Dragon Drone.

These 2 inch square black lacquered maple badges have been laser engraved by Ink It Labs to two different levels of depth. The reverse of each badge’s display card has additional info about the exploits of these two brave simians.

2 inch black lacquered, laser engraved maple wood badges with metal pinback clasp.

Each badge has its own sturdy pinback clasp, allowing you to further honor these heroes by displaying proudly on your lapel, hat, messenger bag or velvet lined museum quality display case.

Browse these two links in the ChetArt shop for more info:

The Bubbleshard Penny-Farthing Badge For Bravery

and

The Scorchplate Test Pilot Air Valor Badge

Monkopolis

Introducing the latest limited edition book from ChetArt: Monkopolis. This field guide of sorts presents a collection of 35 monkey and ape character portraits along with amusing and informative biographical information. Interspersed throughout the book are additional illustrations representing some key moments in some of the character’s lives. Robots, ghosts, vampires, spies, magicians, zombies and so much more. You can also discover these characters, including additional royalty figures, displayed on the Simian Playing Card Set.

This soft bound, signed limited edition of 100 measures 7.5″ x 5.5″. It is sewn by hand and features a bronze, wood-grained textured paper cover. Inset Lenticular label offers a colorfully bright and cheerful dapper monkey tipping his hat in true Victorian gentlemanly form. End papers are high quality olive Thai reversible paper and interior pages are printed in full color on 100lb matte book paper. Each copy of the edition is signed and numbered by the artist. Click Here to view a sneak peek video flip through of the book.

(Click the two binding photos above to enlarge.)

Below is a small selection of pages from the book:

35 monkey and ape character portraits with biographies. Supportive simian tableau illustrations representing key moments in the history of Monkopolis. All hand bound together in a signed, limited edition book complete with “Action Lenticular” cover label.

Click Here To Visit The “Monkopolis” Online Shop Listing

8″ x 10″ signed Monkopolis portrait prints are available HERE.

In honor of the valiant efforts of the Monkopolis characters Elijah Bubbleshard and Archibald Scorchplate, two commemorative badges have been produced. Each measures 2 inches square and are laser etched, black lacquered maple wood with sturdy metal clasp.

~Click Here For Monkopolis Badges~

Steambat!

What do you get when you combine the awesomeness of the bat with the flavor of the Victorian goggled Steampunk world? Why the Steambat, of course. Austin, Texas is world renowned for its bats. So with a Steampunk treatment, the town’s winged residents take on an additional level of weirdness mixed with turn-of-the-century fun.

This “Dapper Darksinger” is available on a variety of apparel, tote bags, (flying) mouse pads, coffee cups and more. Choose with or without the “Austin, TX” designation.

Click Here to browse the official Steambat! merchandise shop.

Just a small sampling of merchandise available below. Dozens of colors and styles available in the ChetArt shop.

Shop Steambat! Here

Nomerz

Street artist Nomerz does a great job of blending character emotion into found architecture details.

Ryan Roberts Plays With His Toys

Ryan Roberts arranges and photographs hilarious toy scenes. Some play off famous films, such as the tribute to Hitchcock above.

Rayguns & Robots! Show- Ltd. Art Gallery

Rayguns & Robots! Show    Ltd. Art Gallery    Opening Reception-Sat. June 16th.

I’m proud to be included in the upcoming show at Seattle’s Ltd. Gallery titled “Rayguns & Robots!,” a tribute to classic science fiction, curated by Chris Jackson of Acme Achives. I’ve contributed 2 pieces, created fresh for the show, to add to the stellar cast of creative talent. I was given the monkey back flip honor of having one my entries, “Captain Monk-o-tron 5000” chosen for use on the poster. The opening reception will be held on June 16th at 7PM and the collection will be on display through July 22nd.

The hybrid monkey robot space warrior gracing the poster is an original character I created with the flavor of 1950’s fantasy. His back story reads:

“The fearsome Captain Monk-o-tron 5000 is the result of the marriage of organic and mechanical components. A super strength robotic armature outfitted with state of the art weapons and defense system was combined with the head and brain of assassin Elijah Sprocketmark. Among the countless missions, wars and undercover operations he took part in, his proudest moment came from being part of the first wave of simian robot soldiers that invaded and ultimately conquered the planet earth in the year 2525.”

“Captain Monk-o-tron 5000”  (Click Image to Enlarge)

The second entry is a tribute to Mystery Science Theater 3000. I imagined the MST3K crew, watching themselves on screen, as their alter egos attack a defenseless city, all the while throwing out satirical barbs about the cheesy special effects, bad props and awful dialogue dubbing.

“MST3K Attacks”  (Click Image to Enlarge)

Both images will be presented in the gallery as signed, framed Giclée prints. A limited edition run of each will also be available. Mark your calendars if you’re in the area or check the web site after the show opens for purchase info.

ChetArt Father’s Day Gift Guide

With Father’s Day just around the corner, now is the time to shop for the perfect gift that says, “Thanks Dad, for your support with your worldly advice/bail bond/love.” Bypass the usual Sharper Image drudgery, such as the golf tee meat thermometer or universal remote tie clip in exchange for some truly foolish fun.

The ChetArt shop offers a massive gallery of Tiki flavored signed prints. Choose one that best represents dad or go for the “two fer” special to treat yourself with an extra.

Also available: “The Twilight of the Tiki” limited edition hand bound and signed book.

For the superhero loving Dad, choose the Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains. Available as trading card sets and a limited edition, back to back hand bound book.

Visit the section HERE for card sets, books and signed prints.

You say your Dad likes monkeys? Well, look no further for an enormous wealth of simian silliness.

ChetArt offers unique and original portraits of monkeys spoofing the Victorian Era, imaginary worlds of Steampunk and a cavalcade of historical tomfoolery.

These images are available as signed prints, trading card sets, limited edition books, coloring books and the newly released poker sized playing card set.

Simian Playing Cards—-Society of Sinister Simians Book—-Monkey Coloring Book

Hand stitched leather paperweight

Steampunk Monkey Nation—-World War Monkey—-Society of Sinister Simians

Let the monkey decide!

Monkey Decider Kit

Caution: If your Dad receives one or more of these simian gifts, there’s a high likelihood he’ll substitute relaxing in the backyard hammock for swinging from the tree.

J20 Fruit Master spot

Some anthropomorphic fun for J20 Fruit Master. Via It’s Art

Yum Yum- Happy Food

Happy Food short from Yum Yum.

Hillary White

Check out the clever mash-ups of Hillary White.

Fugu and Tako

Great special effects from Robot.

DeTomaso Pantera

DeTomaso Pantera brings a host of feathered friends to life via Lego bricks.

Thrillist Monkeys Around

Thrillist highlights ChetArt today with a great feature, combining news of my playing card set with a trip to the zoo. Thanks Dan!

Ron Ulicny

Ron Ulicny is a very clever fellow.

Jamie Brett Treadwell

Jamie Brett Treadwell weaves together a fascinating world of urban and suburban dreams with bright colors and loads of imagination.

Simian Playing Cards

-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)

Purchase Your Simian Playing Card Sets Here

 

Christopher Locke

Visit Christopher Locke’s site for his creative series of “scissor spiders.”

Chris McMahon

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.

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