Pierre Matter sculpts beautifully intricate dreams.
Over the weekend I exhibited at the Staple! Independent Media Expo here in Austin. I had the pleasure of meeting lots of great shoppers and talented fellow vendors. On Saturday I was honored with a an interview from Tim Harrison and his talented roving crew from Kung Fu Jack Knife. Thank you Tim! Below is a selection of shots from the event.
My half table neighbor Paul Horn of Cool Jerk fame is a true comic genius. When I prepared for my first San Diego Comic Con, Paul, a native of San Diego and seasoned Comic Con pro, was incredibly gracious and helpful with advice and info. Having him next door was indeed a highlight of the event for me. Look forward to seeing him and Darlene this July at the 2012 San Diego Comic Con!
Organizer and all around workhorse Chris “Uncle Staple” Nicholas visits with the folks from KOOP radio.
Beautifully expressive line work from Antony Hare.
Opening March 3rd, Thinkspace gallery presents “Picks of the Harvest 2012.” Preview of works Here. Above: Erik Siador’s work in progress.
Leslie Ditto utilizes Old Master techniques to create new worlds of surreal fantasy.
Find me at the Staple! Independent Media Expo this Saturday and Sunday here in Austin Texas. I’ll be selling from my collection of handmade limited edition books, trading card sets and signed prints. Tons of talented folks, special guests and panels all brought to you by the inimitable Chris “Uncle Staple” Nicholas. If you can’t make it to Austin, enjoy the next best thing: take advantage of the limited time offer of free shipping within the U.S. in the online ChetArt shop. (use the Coupon Code SHIPMONKEY during checkout)
Mark Wagner creates amazing collage work with currency.
For a limited time the ChetArt online shop is offering free U.S shipping for all items. During checkout enter the Coupon Code- SHIPMONKEY to receive your free shipping. This special offer applies to those shopping within the U.S.
It’s awfully hard not to smile at the photos by Theron Humphrey collectively known as “Maddie on Things.”
The folks at Beefactory do some amazing, and at times, unsettling retouching work.
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.
Takanori Aiba creates magical worlds in miniature.
Agostino Iacurci brings a bright graphic presence to the world through his mural work.
Visit this great series of underwater dogs from photographer Seth Casteel.
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Portraits with punch from Wayne Johnson.
The ChetArt studio has now officially located to Austin, Texas.
Arresting portraits from artist Yasuhiro Onishi. In the artist’s words: “Recent small-scale portraits display a playful twist on the style of the old masters with references spanning regal portraiture to medieval plague doctors.”
Adam Kalkin’s “Kalkin House” consists of shipping containers nested inside a steel shed. via Design Bloom
