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Land of Kaiju- Trading Cards, Book & Prints

| February 15, 2013

Introducing Land of Kaiju, a collection of Japanese-styled monsters created by Chet Phillips. Kaiju translates to strange beast or monster and has a long and glorious history in pop culture and on the silver screen with the likes of Godzilla, Rodan, Gamera and Mothra, just to name a few. Chet Phillips explores this fascinating world [...]

ChetArt “Monkey Madness” Sale

| January 2, 2013

For a limited time, shop from the entire line of goods available in the ChetArt online store and receive 20% off your entire purchase. It’s monkey madness! Signed prints, trading cards, playing cards, books, 2013 calendars and more to help brighten the new year. ~Click Here to Visit the Store~

Mayan Denying

| December 21, 2012

Don’t let the Mayan prophecy of doom deter you from making plans for 2013. No better way to do that than choosing one of 5 ChetArt 2013 desk calendars. See  images from the selection:   Wrestle Pets –   Steampunk Monkey Nation -   Superlative Heroes -  Nefarious Villains -   Creative Pets

The Austin Flea- Holiday Edition

| December 13, 2012

ChetArt will be exhibiting at the holiday edition Austin Flea this Saturday- 11-5. If you’re in Austin, drop by for some shopping fun at Emo’s East.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday ChetArt Special

| November 23, 2012

Head over to the ChetArt online shop to kick off your holiday shopping with a Black Friday/Cyber Monday special deal. Free U.S. Shipping for all items. Just use the coupon code: Mayandoom during checkout. Shop Here Now

Austin Craft Riot Summer Show

| August 13, 2012

Next Saturday from 11-7 marks the first summer show event for the Austin Craft Riot. I’ll be there with a booth chock full of signed prints, limited edition books, trading cards, magnets, buttons and more. Visit the ACR blog for an ongoing series showcasing the wealth of creatives that will be represented.

Woodland Wisdom Limited Edition Book

| August 2, 2012

Woodland Wisdom is a limited edition, hand bound book showcasing illustrations and haiku poems by Chet Phillips, based on a selection of Aesop’s Fables. This hard cover book measures 10″  x 11.5,” bound by Julie Sullivan of Dancing Cat Bindery. This “Sew Boards” binding style has covers comprised of Japanese Asahi brown and green book [...]

San Diego Comic Con 2012- Wrap Up

| July 17, 2012

With the third year of exhibiting at San Diego under our belt, we were proud to have our best year ever. The crowds were very responsive to the my new offerings and our stock of Simian Playing cards was depleted early on Saturday. We loved our new location at the end of the aisle and [...]

SDCC-Day 2

| July 14, 2012

These courteous and forthright gentlemen of steam were kind enough to pose with their ChetArt purchases. Huzzah! The second full day proved more successful than the first with a steady stream of sales throughout the day. We’re actually starting to see stock levels of some items we brought dwindling down before the big weekend approaches. [...]

ChetArt at San Diego Comic Con

| July 5, 2012

Click to Enlarge It’s almost time again for that most magical of events: San Diego’s International Comic Con. I’ll have a presence in the Small Press area again this year with an end-of-the-aisle spot–booth O-01. With Oni Press on one side and the super talented Dane Ault of Monkey Minion Press opposite, there will be [...]

Monkopolis Badges

| June 19, 2012

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 [...]

Monkopolis

| June 15, 2012

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 [...]

ChetArt Father’s Day Gift Guide

| May 26, 2012

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 [...]

Staple! Independent Media Expo Wrap Up

| March 5, 2012

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 [...]

Staple!

| February 28, 2012

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 [...]

Sorry Luxembourg

| February 21, 2012

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. Click Here to Browse the Shop

Brodie’s Gift Guide

| December 2, 2011

Brodie’s 2011 ChetArt Holiday Shopping Guide First, a bit about me: 8 year old rescued male orange tabby Official ChetArt mascot Lives with: 2 sentient cat food dispensers and female gray tabby Lily Hobbies: Extreme sleeping, gecko hunting and watching insurance commercials As the days grow colder and approach the holiday season, fewer and fewer [...]

ChetArt Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

| November 25, 2011

Now through Monday take advantage of 15% off your entire total of items purchased in the ChetArt online shop. With over 500 items to choose from, gift ideas range from stocking stuffers to high quality limited edition books. Or treat yourself to some ChetArt foolishness at a discounted price. Shop early and save now. To [...]

Jingle All The Way

| November 20, 2011

The ChetArt booth set up and ready to go, moments before the doors opened to throngs of shoppers at this year’s Etsy Dallas “Jingle Bash” show. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit and shop at yesterday’s 4th Annual “Jingle Bash” show sponsored by Etsy. We experienced a solid round of shopping all day [...]

Superlative Heroes/Nefarious Villains Back to Back Book

| July 26, 2011

Presenting The Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains book. Both sets of Victorian/Steampunk characters have been combined into a unique back to back book structure. This handmade limited edition of 100 measures at 7.25″ x 5″ and is covered in tan and black book cloth featuring gold and silver Lokta end papers. [...]