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Monkopolis

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 so much more. You can also discover these characters, including additional royalty figures, displayed on the Simian Playing Card Set.

This soft bound, signed limited edition of 100 measures 7.5″ x 5.5″. It is sewn by hand and features a bronze, wood-grained textured paper cover. Inset Lenticular label offers a colorfully bright and cheerful dapper monkey tipping his hat in true Victorian gentlemanly form. End papers are high quality olive Thai reversible paper and interior pages are printed in full color on 100lb matte book paper. Each copy of the edition is signed and numbered by the artist. Click Here to view a sneak peek video flip through of the book.

(Click the two binding photos above to enlarge.)

Below is a small selection of pages from the book:

35 monkey and ape character portraits with biographies. Supportive simian tableau illustrations representing key moments in the history of Monkopolis. All hand bound together in a signed, limited edition book complete with “Action Lenticular” cover label.

Click Here To Visit The “Monkopolis” Online Shop Listing

8″ x 10″ signed Monkopolis portrait prints are available HERE.

In honor of the valiant efforts of the Monkopolis characters Elijah Bubbleshard and Archibald Scorchplate, two commemorative badges have been produced. Each measures 2 inches square and are laser etched, black lacquered maple wood with sturdy metal clasp.

~Click Here For Monkopolis Badges~

Ryan Roberts Plays With His Toys

Ryan Roberts arranges and photographs hilarious toy scenes. Some play off famous films, such as the tribute to Hitchcock above.

Erik Martin

Nice “Game of Thrones” artwork from Erik Martin.

Jordu Schell

Jordu Schell creates film magic with his incredible sculpture work. Known for his work on “Avatar,” “300,” “Men in Black,”Galaxy Quest” and “Hellboy,” just to name a few.

Jo Hamilton

Not your grandmother’s crochet, Jo Hamilton creates detailed graphic portraits with her craft. I especially enjoy the extra hanging bits that references the process and keeps it organic.

ChetArt Father’s Day Gift Guide

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 ChetArt shop offers a massive gallery of Tiki flavored signed prints. Choose one that best represents dad or go for the “two fer” special to treat yourself with an extra.

Also available: “The Twilight of the Tiki” limited edition hand bound and signed book.

For the superhero loving Dad, choose the Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains. Available as trading card sets and a limited edition, back to back hand bound book.

Visit the section HERE for card sets, books and signed prints.

You say your Dad likes monkeys? Well, look no further for an enormous wealth of simian silliness.

ChetArt offers unique and original portraits of monkeys spoofing the Victorian Era, imaginary worlds of Steampunk and a cavalcade of historical tomfoolery.

These images are available as signed prints, trading card sets, limited edition books, coloring books and the newly released poker sized playing card set.

Simian Playing Cards—-Society of Sinister Simians Book—-Monkey Coloring Book

Hand stitched leather paperweight

Steampunk Monkey Nation—-World War Monkey—-Society of Sinister Simians

Let the monkey decide!

Monkey Decider Kit

Caution: If your Dad receives one or more of these simian gifts, there’s a high likelihood he’ll substitute relaxing in the backyard hammock for swinging from the tree.

Euclase

Identified as Euclase, Licia’s gallery is full of celebrity portrait paintings. Seeing her take on Time Bandits’ character of Evil brought back a nice rush of Terry Gilliam nostalgia.

Hillary White

Check out the clever mash-ups of Hillary White.

Guim Tió Zarraluki

Guim Tio Zarraluki creates arresting portraits by painting onto photographic portraits, leaving portions of the photo intact.

Thrillist Monkeys Around

Thrillist highlights ChetArt today with a great feature, combining news of my playing card set with a trip to the zoo. Thanks Dan!

Simian Playing Cards

-Now available: Simian Playing Cards from ChetArt-

New from ChetArt—it’s no ordinary deck of cards! Presenting a collection of lively monkey and ape characters exhibiting a vast range of professions and historical simian significance. The plastic coated, casino quality, standard poker deck is enclosed in a decorative tuck box. The custom designed card back has a distinctive monkey flavor. Each of the 54 cards (includes 2 jokers) has its own individual monkey portrait. Many of these figures will be included in the upcoming “Monkopolis” limited edition book. Perfect for playing card collectors, game players and simian aficionados.

With characters like Baron Andrew Oolong the Ghost Hunter, François Hyperbarique the Sub-Aether Explorer, Major Manny Minuscule the Micro Militiaman and Captain Uther Wigglesgig the Zombie Whisperer, playing card games has never been more monkey-licious.

Custom art card back and a selection of cards fanned. (Click images to enlarge.)

Here’s a sneak peek preview of the card set.

(Click and then enlarge-click a second time for a preview of the full deck)

Purchase Your Simian Playing Card Sets Here

Chris McMahon

Chris McMahon has created a fun series of creatures invading what appears to be the realm of “sofa sized paintings.” An interesting blend of H.P. Lovecraft meets Bob Ross.

ChetArt Contest Winner

Congratulations go out to Roy for winning the ChetArt Giveaway Contest and finding a bit of luck in a random universe. He’ll be receiving The Monkey Color! coloring book, Steampunk Monkey Nation card set, Society of Sinister Simians card set and 5 Sinister Simian vinyl stickers. Thank you to all for entering and here’s hoping you come back for a chance to score with a future contest.

Starting now for a full week the ChetArt online shop is offering 15% off your purchase price. During checkout use the following Coupon Code to receive your discount:

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Click Here to Visit The ChetArt Online Store

Be sure and check back for future updates and announcements regarding the newest addition to the ChetArt monkey family: “Monkopolis.”

ChetArt Giveaway Contest

(Image from the upcoming “Monkopolis” project.)

In celebration of the upcoming release of the new ChetArt project “Monkopolis,” I’m giving away a big bunch of monkey fun to one lucky winner.

Here’s how to enter for a chance to win:

Share this blog post on any social media site you’d like: Twitter, Facebook, A Blog, StumbleUpon, LinkedIn, Reddit, etc. After you share, leave a comment on this post explaining how you shared and include the link. If you share this post on multiple social media sites, be sure to make separate comments for each share to improve your chances of winning.

Another way to enter for a chance to win is to simply “Like” the ChetArt Facebook page.

Contest is open till midnight, Wednesday April 18th. The winner will be chosen randomly and announced on the blog April 19th.

Here’s the swag that one lucky monkey will win:

Monkey Color! Coloring book (24 pages of coloring fun)

Steampunk Monkey Nation trading card set

Society of Sinister Simians trading card set

5 Sinister Simian vinyl stickers

Stay tuned for more news regarding the soon-to-be-released “Monkopolis” project!

Birds of Old Bison Ranch

Check out Keith Crabtree’s new book offering a gallery of beautiful bird photography.

Empty coffee table? Put a bird on it!

Get your copy here:

Birds of Old Bison Ranch

35 monkey and ape character portraits with biographies. Supportive simian tableau illustrations representing key moments in the history of Monkopolis. All hand bound together in a signed, limited edition book complete with “Action Lenticular” cover label.

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Stay tuned for more news regarding the soon-to-be-released “Monkopolis” project!

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