February 2012

Something’s Afoot with Chris Ryniak …

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Or rather: he haz a foot! Chris revealed these pudgy little digits a couple days ago via his Twitter account. They happen to belong to a one-off, sweet-toothed critter called the Cantler Eater, who’s part of the Monsters & Misfits II exhibition in Japan.

What is a Cantler you ask? Chris says: An antler made of candy :D

His daily sketch for today illustrates a similar concept (below). The creature that the foot belongs to will look a bit different, but the candy cravings are consistent among them. Cuteness everywhere!

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Wippo!

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Teodoru Badiu has revealed two new potential colourways of his upcoming Wippo figure in a sweet little 3D rendering. Say hello to Cool Blue and Sweet Cherry!

And just to make the day a little sweeter for everyone: here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the actual sculpt! Y’know, they’re just hangin’ out, doin’ their Wippo thang …

New Fort Burnout Swag from FERG

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A new tee is up for grabs in the Collect and Destroy Storehouse. Featuring black print on a heather gray American Apparel tee, they’re 100% pre-shrunk cotton. $30 gets you the shirt and shipping if you’re in the US. International folks, tag on $15. Get ’em here and show off your thunder!

Stranger Factory Presents: Joe Capobianco’s ‘Blood Puddin’ & Marie Sena’s ‘Dark Ages’ March 2

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Stranger Factory is turning up the heat this March with a double bill from tattoo artists Joe Capobianco and Marie Sena!

Dripping sex and violence to the tune of modern horror, world-renowned tattoo artist Joe Capobianco presents a wicked re-imagining of the classic 50s pin-up with Blood Puddin’. Coined the ‘Capo Girl,’ these dark and dangerous dames flaunt their assets, wearing little more than devil horns, razor-sharp nails and a bloody-fanged grin. Sexualized and fantastical, Blood Puddin’ brings a whole new attitude to cheesecake.

Running concurrently is Dark Ages, from local artist Marie Sena. A tattooist and illustrator from Santa Fe, her work is a collision of ‘golden age’ tattoos from the early twentieth century and contemporary illustration. Coupled with a degree in medical illustration, Marie has carved a distinct style of image making. Largely premised in dark, ominous and dangerous settings, Marie’s work explores the pin-up, flora and fauna, Hispanic culture and religious motifs.

Blood Puddin’ and Dark Ages open March 2nd with a reception from 6pm to 9pm. Both artists will be in attendance!

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CP’s Silkscreen Project: Drumrolllllll, please!

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AND THERE YOU HAVE IT: taking the fifth and grand finale position on the board is Kathie Olivas! Likely a predictable outcome for many, but honestly, I can’t even explain how much it pained me to crop this in … it took forever to settle on a spot that encapsulates the entire piece and even now, there’s an unbearable itch to reveal the whole thing. As many have guessed across the social media tangle, this project is indeed a lil’ somethin’-somethin’ for a thing goin’ down somewhere soon … but the official details must be kept under wraps for now ;)

Patience and soon you shall reap the rewards!

Add One More and That Makes Four …

Mr. Brandt Peters joins Amanda, Chris and Doktor A. on the board tonight. Such a devilish, jack-o-lantern smile …

Loving the style and palette of the illustrations; a bit of a departure for this gang but it works so well. Final piece tomorrow!

Padlock the Pantry!! The Nibbler is Coming!

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Watching a piece of art evolve from simple sketch or sculpture to something whole and ‘animate’ is one of my favourite things to behold. I’m a lover of processes and when it’s a show of this scale (we’re talkin’ Monsters & Misfits II) — with many artists working synchronously on the same project — there’s new gifts awaiting our eyes almost daily.

And this guy is somethin’ else. A variation of his ‘Dainty Nibbler’ sketch from last December (below), Chris Ryniak’s newest beastie is bound to be a show-stopper. Chris has already revealed that he’s quite the big boy at 19 inches tall, and he is indeed the first and last of his breed. …Give baby a kiss!!!

Monsters & Misfits II opens April 13th at the Kusakabe Folk Museum in Takayama, Japan.

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A Doktor on Third …

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Day Three of our CP ‘advent calendar’ brings this sweet little teaser from Doktor A. Hmm … those gears … that mask … does this fellow seem oddly familiar to you?

We have two days left. I’m sure you’ve all figured out what this is for, and who occupies the last two squares. But I can’t stress how sexy these last two puzzle pieces are. Oh me, oh my. Worth the wait, they are. Full reveals soon enough!

A Freaking Gorgeous Print from Travis Louie & Pressure Printing

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As soon as Pressure Printing’s Brad Keech laid eyes on Travis Louie’s ‘Sarah and Emmett’ at Copro Nason nearly three years ago, he had to have it. He bought it on the spot and also asked Travis if he could be produce it as a print, to which Travis graciously agreed.

This print took years to perfect. Those familiar with Travis Louie’s work can attest to his brilliance: every strand of hair, fleck of an eye, and fold in the fabric is accounted for. No detail is spared. Ever. So imagine the task of reproducing such immaculate detail as a print. And at less than half the physical size.

The result is quite astounding.

Available now and a run of only 50, Travis Louie’s ‘Sarah and Emmett’ has never looked better. Produced from the original painting, hand-stained with gouache and walnut ink and signed/numbered by Travis. Each print also features an embossed dome over the image and debossed decorative pattern around the image. Paper size is 13″ x 9.5″, image is 8″ x 5.5″. A certificate of authenticity is also included. Really, this is fine art printing at its finest (with photos below to prove it).

Visit Pressure Printing’s blog for a beautiful account of the entire process. The prints are available via their shop, here. Treat yourself.

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