From a selection of paintings and sculptures by Kathie Olivas for the Monsters and Misfits Show.
Tag: humor
“The Canine Transformation Anomaly”
“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.
“Bazinga!”
Available Here in the Etsy Shop.
Megan Baehr- Nonesuch Garden
Behold the plush doll stylings of Vermont artist Megan Baehr. Utilizing her degree in Cartooning and Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, she’s really found a way to take your standard plush animal to a whole new level of fun. Be sure and check out more of her creations in her Nonesuch Garden shop.
The Hairy Trinity
Meet the triumvirate of shagginess. New signed print now available in the Etsy shop.
Literary and Artistic Pets
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.
See the entire selection here.
Austin Kleon- An Ode to Redaction
Artist Austin Kleon creates clever poetry by blacking out blocks of newspaper columns. He has also written a very insightful and helpful list of ideas that every creative person should read: How to Steal Like an Artist.
Patrick Girouard
Check out the bright colors and clever characters from the mind of Patrick Girourad. Be sure and visit his Etsy shop for loads of robot fun.
And see this step by step with wonderful background score composed by his son Marc.
Lift- Maurizio Cattelan
Artist Maurizio Cattelan has installed 2 tiny elevators in the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Paris. Reportedly they open and close while making the appropriate elevator noises. (Perhaps including a small bottle titled “Drink Me” in the vicinity would make for a modern update to Alice in Wonderland.)
Nesting Dolls by Jason Levesque
A clever take on this age old craft form from Jason Levesque.
Keith Quinn- Local Heroes
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Theo Jansen-Strandbeests
Amazing kenetic sculptures from Theo Jansen.
Staple!- Grant Sutherland
Grant Sutherland is double threat with his great sense of humor and excellent drawing skills. I had a great time watching him develop some beautiful drawings during the show. His web comic has been compiled into the impressive print collection Greetings From Wonderland. Check out his site for more info and look for him at the upcoming Dallas Comic Con in May and SPX in September.
Our set up for the Staple! Independent Media 2011 show. (Thanks for the great picture, Grant!)
Staple!- Travis Nichols
Artist and writer Travis Nichols was a great booth neighbor to have at the Staple! show. With his fun sense of humor showcased in both his art and writing, he had a steady stream of fans at his table. Check out his I Like Apple Juice site for lots of art, musings, comics, music, greeting cards and animal detectives.
Staple!- Colleen AF Venable and Marianne Ways
Back from our weekend exhibiting at the Staple! Independent Media Expo in Austin, TX. We had a great time with lots of sales, seeing old friends and making new ones. A big thank you to everyone that came out to show their support!
This week I’ll be sharing info about some of the great talents and fellow exhibitors we met. First up, the insanely funny and talented duo of Colleen AF Venable and Marianne Ways. They’ve collaborated on writing “Lumberjacks: A Field Guide”. With great writing, a host of clever illustrators contributing to the fun and a cut out cover with felt beard, you have to snag a copy of this gem!
Be sure and visit Colleen’s site Here for loads of other incredible projects.
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Marianne’s site Here that also includes her wonderful jewelry.
Superlative and Nefarious Apparel
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.
Click HERE to visit the shop.
Juan Molinet
Fun and fanciful series of fake Japanese vintage ad characters by Juan Molinet.
March MODOK Madness
It’s time again for that wonderful annual event: March MODOK Madness, a curated blog of MODOK inspired artwork. A big thanks to mastermind Brendan Tobin for including my version from the Order of Nefarious Villains, SCORN.
The Last Breakfast
Brilliant rendition of The Last Supper in breakfast cereal form. Brought to you by the talented Brian Stuckey.
Irina Werning
Photographer Irina Werning has taken on the fascinating project of restaging childhood photos, creating in many cases, bizarre juztapostions. Check out her “Back to the Future” series here.