After successfully escaping the furnace hell of 100 degree heat in Dallas, we arrived in beautiful San Diego with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. We arrived at the convention center early this morning to set up the booth in preparation for the preview night this evening. The hall was still in major chaos with lots of exhibitors working out the details of their display booths among the constant din of forklifts, transport vehicle honking and crane activity. It’ll all come together at the last minute in the next few hours. What follows are a few shots of the hall during this preparation. Click on photos for a larger view.
Category: Artist Spotlight
Slight Clutter Photography
Discover the magic imagery over at Slight Clutter Photography.
Chuck Chiles- “Slice of Pie” Sculpture
My good friend Chuck Chiles has been hard at work on a sculpture commission titled “Slice of Pie.” Created using highly polished stainless steel and walnut, it stands approx. 5 feet tall. The precise geometry and kinetic design makes for a fascinating visual treat. These photos were taken with it nearing completion. By this writing, it will have been crated and well on its way to a place of honor in the patron’s home at Lake Tahoe.
Update! Chuck has had his marvelous creation installed in the patron’s house in a place of honor. Here’s a studio shot of the finished piece and a shot of the finished piece in it’s final place of honor. The repetitive design in his sculpture works perfectly alongside the rich pattern of the staircase.
Derek Eads
Great visual character history of actor Johnny Depp by Derek Eads.
“Googie A-Go-Go” limited edition book
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.
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Goni Montes
Get Bent
Check out a selection of clever metal sculpture creations over at Get Bent.
Sisyphus by Jankovics Marcell
Seeing this again after over 30 years serves as a strong reminder that it doesn’t necessarily take CGI to interpret incredible creative nuance.
Happy Independence Day
Jasper Johns– Flag.
Abbey Hambright
Check out the fun pop culture and film versions of finger puppets and more over at AbbeyChristine. Anyone who dreams up an Omar Little bib is a-okay by me.
Jeff Burnette- Joe Blow Glassworks
Beautifully designed blown glass sculptures of ray guns over at Joe Blow Glassworks.
Realise Studio- Basketball
Li-Ning “Basketball” by Realise Studio
John Banana- Rocketeer
John Banana serves up a fun tribute to the late great Dave Stevens with his action packed FanFilm of The Rocketeer.
Derek Sullivan
Fun character creation from Derek Sullivan.
Todd McLellan
Exploded fun from photographer Todd McLellan.
Richard Burbridge
Jeremy Geddes
Martin Wittfooth
Images of beautiful decay and hallucinogenic wildlife by Martin Wittfooth.
Adam Juresko
Wonderful movie poster design variations from the mind of Adam Juresko.
Datamancer Steampunk Laptop
Beautiful craftsmanship from Datamancer. Perfect for inscribing your memories of the Great Steamship Wars, communicating with fellow lodge members via the ether and blogging updates of the second Victorian Zombie Apocalypse Insurgency.