Leong Wan Kok fabricates fantastic worlds with rich colors and textures.
A great set of “Firefly” cast portraits from artist Rubbish Designer.
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 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…….
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.
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.
Lorenzo Durán creates beautifully intricate imagery on leaves.
Check out the wonderful wit of Grant Snider.
The Creative Pets 2013 desk calendar combines characters from the ChetArt “Literary Pets,” “Artistic Pets” and “Musical Pets” to give you a year’s worth of well-balanced liberal arts puns.
Each month’s page is contained within a specialized Calendar CD case, which flips open to easily display on a desk, table or any other flat surface.
12 individual, one-sided pages for each month. Each page measures 5.4″ x 4.65.” Printed in rich color on 51 lb, Ultra Premium Presentation Matte paper.
Just added to the online shop: Rectangle Magnets. A selection of ChetArt imagery displayed on 2″ x 3″ magnets with flat, strong magnetic backs and Mylar/UV protective covers.
Shiny slices of art candy for home or office!
H.P. Lovecat card from the Literary Pets 2 card set
“We shall see that at which dogs howl in the dark, and that at which cats prick up their ears after midnight.”–H.P. Lovecraft-born August 20, 1890
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.
Mark the days with The Union of Superlative Heroes, The Order of Nefarious Villains, Wrestle Pets and Steampunk Monkey Nation calendars.
Just released: a selection of desktop calendars featuring characters from the ChetArt shop. Each calendar is presented in a sturdy plastic CD case which flips open to easily display on a desk, table or any other flat surface. 12 individual, one-sided pages for each month. Each month’s page measures 5.4″ x 4.65.”
Be the first on your block to own one of these handsome and informative mini art display items and thumb your nose at the 2012 end-of-the-world Mayan prediction!
Nagai Hideyuki perfects a 3-D effect with his sketch process.
The Good, The Bad And The Monkey will be among the four ChetArt pieces chosen for the 2012 Toy Joy art show. Artwork by the Toy Joy staff and 30 local guest artists will be represented, along with fellow Austin Craft Riot members Erin Mason Flynn, Lauren Hemphill and Mamus James Judd.
Reception will be held at Tom’s Tabooley, Thursday August 9th from 6-10. Show runs through September 1st.
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 cloths. Each copy of the edition of 5 is signed and numbered.
(Click “The Dog and His Reflection” spread to enlarge)
(Click “The Rooster and the Jewel” spread to enlarge)
Mike Boon likes to create themed alphabets, including this tribute to Pixar.
Jeremy Dower’s work jumps into your lap with a jolt of electric goodness.
I’ll be represented with 4 pieces in the upcoming annual Toy Joy art show here in Austin. More details to follow soon.
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 hope to make it our permanent home for the future. If you’ve never attended the event, it’s hard to describe the enormity of the exhibits hall. I’ve tried in the past to capture it with one photo, but it’s just too large. With so many sections representing different industries, the hall could be described as a country with individual states within. The Small Press area is certainly a world of its own with an seemingly endless well of creativity. The folks that inhabit it are passionate about what they do and eager to share with the world. I recorded the G-4 coverage of the event and, though I haven’t watched it through yet, I suspect as with previous years, Small Press didn’t make the cut among all the coverage of TV, film and other corporate giants. Truly a shame because that’s where so much of the inspiration springs forth. What follows is one last round of photos of various sections, some more fun costumes and a tribute to some new friends we had the pleasure of meeting in our area. Paperwork completed for 2013 and already anxious to return!
