Using white markers, artist Strook creates a window display based on the film Metropolis.
Emily Smith- Ornithophobia
Emily Smith animates a cat with a peculiar fear. I really enjoy the transparent nature of the main character against the background.
Christmas Tree- Winning
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of exhibiting and selling my work at the “Austin Flea” holiday show Along with wonderful sales and a great time visiting with customers I also had the opportunity to trade with some of my fellow Austin artists. A theme soon developed towards Christmas tree ornaments, so this post showcases my terrific finds that now brighten up the tree and make it uniquely Austin.
Greg Geisler over at Wounded Wood supplied these beautiful cat and rooster wooden ornaments. His technique with bringing characters to life on wood is astounding. Be sure to visit his Etsy shop to see more.
New friend and fellow Austin Craft Riot artist Tara over at Lost Little Things gifted me with this great iconic Texas license plate star ornament. With a great eye for design and professional in every way, her shop of handmade and vintage inspired goodness has something for everyone. Be sure and check out more of her wonderful work.
I really scored with this trade with Mamus! His work is fresh and infused with rich character design and a great color palette. Though we didn’t discuss the inspiration behind this fellow, I can only imagine the tale of a Victorian snowman on a quest to find his memories after recovering from injuries at the Battle of Verdun.
Holli of Holli Brown Mosaics creates incredible work with bits of glass, dishware and more. The photo doesn’t do justice to the way it sparkles on the tree. You can find her amazing work online HERE. Her “Dish it Out” line is fantastic.
Monkey Day
December 14th is International Monkey Day, celebrating all things simian.
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.
Emanuel Strixner- Food
I can imagine this short claymation film from Emanuel Strixner could represent a typical dream for David Lynch.
Tugboat Printshop
Jaehyo Lee
The beautiful wood sculpture work of Jaehyo Lee.
Andrew Osokin
Photographer Andrew Osokin captures the world of geometric beauty of ice crystals and snowflakes. via curious brain
Robert Bowen
Robert Bowen has fun mashing up critters and objects to great effect.
Daniel Arsham
Daniel Arsham creates intriguing sculpture work, but I’m also drawn to his 2D work as well, like the example above.
Cy Kuckenbaker
Cy Kuckenbaker composites five hours of plane landings at San Diego’s International airport. Utilizing a clear blue sky behind each shot, he was able to chroma key (make transparent) the sky in order to layer the shots together.
A Winter’s Tale
I realized, with some surprise, that it was fast approaching 30 years since I first discovered and got lost in Mark Helprin’s “Winter’s Tale.” This story of magic set in New York at the turn of the century captivated me from the start and has stayed with me all those years. I’m hopeful that the upcoming big screen adaptation will do it justice and keep the magic alive.
Michael McGillis
Michael McGillis invents magical surprises within nature.
Jamie Scott- Fall
Watch this incredible time lapse footage of the the change of seasons by Jamie Scott. He chose 15 locations around Central Park and revisited them 2 days a week for 6 months, taking pains to record his exact camera locations and lens information. The result is a treat for the eyes.
Monsters and Dames- Moriko and the Mighty Akumu
“Moriko and the Mighty Akumu” has been accepted into the 2013 “Monsters and Dames” book. This annual project is an Emerald City Comic Con charity art book that raises money for Seattle Children’s Hospital. A signed print of my entry will also be made available at the ECCC charity art auction. I’m proud to be among the 80 artists chosen from 145 entries for this wonderful showcase. My entry was inspired from an upcoming series of monster characters with a Japanese wood block print flavor. Stayed tuned for more on this project soon.
The Assembly- Toyota Hilux
Chimp with goggles? Amen to that. Check out this clever Toyota Hilux commercial
from the simian-centric minds over at The Assembly.
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.