Here’s hoping everyone gets that special holiday gift they’ve been dreaming of.
Tag: portrait
Mayan Denying
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
Donato Giancola
There and back again. A beautiful portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien by Donato Giancola.
ChetArt- Fab Sale
A ChetArt sale, sponsored by the e-commerce design site Fab, starts today and runs for one week. 12 images from the ChetArt archives will be made available as unsigned 8″ x 10″ prints at discounted prices.
See more here.
The Austin Flea- Holiday Edition
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.
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
The 2012 Blue Genie Art Bazaar is almost here. I’m proud to be a part of this year’s show, offering a variety of ChetArt items available for this unique shopping experience. This Austin institution of holiday shopping, located in the Marchesa Hall, will be open 10AM-10PM, every day starting November 28th through December 24th. Over 100 artists will represent their best work for sale and I have to say, it’s a tremendous group of talented folks. If you live in the Austin area or plan to visit in December, be sure to put this great event on your list of fun things to do.
(The ChetArt wall coming together during show set up.)
Black Friday/Cyber Monday ChetArt Special
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.
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Happy Birthday Clawed Monet
Famous French impressionist painter Clawed Monet was born on November 14th, 1840. Known for his “En Playin’ Air” outdoor paintings that captured light at different times of day. The subjects for these studies were cathedrals, haystacks, water lilies, dead birds and half-eaten mice. (From the series “Artistic Pets.“)
Matt Doust
The paintings of Matt Doust can be straightforward and stark.
Greg Newman
Greg Newman knows how to capture the essence of celebrity. His Tim Burton portrait is perfect for the season.
Jeremy Enecio
Jeremy Enecio’s “Cthulu” strikes just the right amount of horror with its minimal treatment.
Serge Birault
Serge Birault creates a classic portrait of Morticia, the Addams family matriarch.
Geek-Art: an Anthology
Due out next month will be Thomas Olivri’s Geek-Art: an Anthology, a 416 page book chock full of 100 artist’s samples highlighted over the years on the wonderful Geek-Art blog.
I’m proud to be included as part of this project with a selection from my Superlative Heroes and Nefarious Villains portraits. Set for a release in France on November 9th, fingers crossed for a future English translation version sometime thereafter.
Learn more about the book here.
ChetArt-Steampunk Monkey and Sinister Simians
The line of Steampunk Monkey Nation and Society of Sinister Simians portraits have a new, colorful facelift. All signed prints from the series have new monkey-licious color backgrounds and have been modified to fit in 8 x 10 beveled mats, ready to frame. Collect ’em all!
Check out the entire line here:
Steampunk Monkey Nation And The Society of Sinister Simians
Tor–Steampunk Week
ChetArt Calendar Giveaway For Tor Steampunk Week!
It’s Steampunk Week over at Tor books. In addition to news, essays and artwork there are lots of giveaways in store. I’ll be offering 2 2013 desk calendars featuring characters from the Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains. 12 individual, one-sided pages for each month. Each month’s page measures 5.4″ x 4.65.” Printed in rich, crime fighting and evil-hearted color on 51 lb, Ultra Premium Presentation Matte paper. Both come in a CD calendar case, which flips open to easily display on a desk, table or any other flat surface.
Imagining an alternate world in which Steampunk superheroes inhabit a Victorian society, the Union of Superlative Heroes are characters from a variety of countries, each with their own unique abilities. This 12 month desk calendar profiles such epic figures as Marquis Le Bat, Stupendous Gent, Empress Amazonia, Arachno Kid, Prince Aqueous, Gentleman Mint plus six more.
The Order of Nefarious Villains serves as the companion set and evil counterpart to the Union of Superlative Heroes. Spawned from the blackest recesses of spider pits and graveyard shadows, this collection of evil deviants inhabit the same parallel Steampunk Victorian universe as their heroic foes. This 12 month CD desk calendar includes the characters Purple Jester, Feline Fräulein, Doctor von Ominous, S.C.O.R.N., Baron Paradox plus seven more.
~Click Here to Visit the Giveaway Page~
To Celebrate Steampunk Week at Tor, take advantage of 15% all ChetArt Online Shop Merchandise from Oct. 1st-Oct.7th
Use the Coupon Code SteampunkWeek when checking out to receive 15% off your order.
~Click Here To Browse the ChetArt Shop~
“Firefly” Portraits
A great set of “Firefly” cast portraits from artist Rubbish Designer.
Monica Knighton
Anyone who takes joy in drawing flying monkeys is all right in my book. Check out the wonderful work of fellow Austin Craft Riot member Monica Knighton. She has a wonderful way of bringing animals to life with her line work and color.
Along with her lushly illustrated “Stolen Child Tarot” deck she’s also got a fun Halloween Kickstarter project in the works. Check it out here.
September 19th-Talk Like A Pirate Day
September 19th is “Talk Like A Pirate” Day
By the fearsome fangs of the Kraken, ye best be talking like yer life depends on it or say hello to the murky depths that guard Davy Jone’s locker. Arrrrrrr…….
Code Monkey
New image from ChetArt: The Code Monkey. This energy drink fueled programming simian is available as a signed print and on a variety of merchandise.
Visit here for the Code Monkey print
Visit here for Code Monkey merchandise
ChetArt Jigsaw Puzzles
A selection of ChetArt imagery has been added to a line of 30 piece puzzles. Great for little ones that are trying to formulate some sense of a disjointed world.