September 2012

Amy Sol’s new hand embellished print “Golden Cay”

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The very talented Amy Sol is set to release her new limited edition and hand embellished print “Golden Cay”  this Friday, September 28, at  2:00pm Pacific Time. First seen at the Wild at Heart show, this serene image perfectly displays the beauty, peacefulness, and fantasy we all adore in Amy’s work.  I love the embellishing seen in the photos, and the all the creatures in the print from the frogs to the small bat, do my animal loving heart proud. The 17″ x 12.5″ “Golden Cay” is a hand embellished limited edition of 50 fine-art archival sheet print and will definitely be a very popular release.

The print will be released this Friday Sep. 28 at 2pm Pacific in Amy’s store here.

Destination DesignerCon: Part Two

Remember when we showed you some in progress shots of what Jason Limon has coming for DesignerCon here?

Now we get to see what the finished version looks like! Jason will be make a small run of these guys with a low price to go with it. The con is getting closer and closer as I am getting more stoked.

Happy Birthday Jim Henson!

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“When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there. ” – Jim Henson

You did sir. You did more than you can imagine!

Today is the the birthday of the legend, Mr. Jim Henson. Born September 24, 1936 in Greenville, Mississippi. Jim Henson I can honestly say has affected us all. You are deeply missed, and we will continue to celebrate your life, work, and dreams forever.

 

Happy Birthday sir!

 

Kathie Olivas & Brandt Peters Art Pillows from ClickforArt

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 London-based art and housewares purveyor ClickforArt recently launched a line of limited-edition designer art pillows and Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters have just been added to the list of featured artists. ‘Plush canvas’ versions of “Hysteria”, “Goodnight Moon” and “Miss Content” are available as 17″and 24″ art cushions, and a 40″ floor pillow for £39, £59 and £139, respectively. Each design is an edition of 250 pieces and are printed using non-toxic, water based inks. They’re also machine washable should your furrier family members have a discerning taste for art.

Want to grab some flair for your favorite chair? Can’t say I blame you. Hop over to ClickforArt here!

 

New Prints on Wood by Jennybird Alcantara

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Jennybird Alcantara is joining in on the creating Prints on Wood. She recently put up two prints in her store titled “Making Fast Friends in Dreamland” and “Truce“. Each of these ready to hang prints are made on 3/4” wood and a limited edition of 75. Both can be found here in her store.

Weekend Weird Web Finds

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This week’s first entry into the weird is the star-nosed mole that caught me off guard when the image came across my screen. Another example of the awesomeness of nature.

 

I got to see these awesome Bat Coat Hangers By Veronika Paluchova. These need to be in every closet.

Last, there is always something awesome under the sea! Here we have a totally awesome image of a hatching octopus. Go lil guy, swim and wrap your arms around the world.

Wooper Looper Gets the Halloween Treatment for Gary Ham’s ‘Dead Wood’

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While I’m not too clear on what he has planned for tricks, Gary Ham certainly has some real treats in store for us with Dead Wood, opening next month at Stranger Factory alongside Bewitching II.

It appears our favorite axolotl, Wooper Looper, also has a taste for Halloweenia: doning a pumpkin head and striped slacks, he’s looking ready to fetch himself some candy, or TP a tree or two (or trick Linus into thinking he’s the Great Pumpkin…). The limited letterpress print is a run of 31copies and will be available at the show and online. A  custom Wooper figure based on the character will also be up for grabs.

Dead Wood opens Oct. 5th with an opening reception from 6 to 9pm. The exhibit runs through Nov. 4th.

Ever Wanted a Blueprint of Your Dog or Cat?

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For every dog and cat lover out there or for the common veterinary hospital, there are now blueprints of your beloved companions. It seems when you combine a love for pets and the skills of an architect and a graphic designer, you get the Animal Blueprint Company. This company makes 1950’s style blueprints of many popular breeds of dogs and cats. The blueprints feature factual information that is specific to that breed like the muscular shoulders of a bulldog to the fox like head of a corgi. Interesting and fun print for all the animal lovers.

 

More examples after the jump

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Mikee’s Mail Day: Cure Fungah!

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This week is kind of a cheat. I have many things on the way but no mail this week (so bummed!). Luckily I have these awesome bosses who brought me back a surprise from Paris, so Mikee’s Mail Day continues and the toys keep coming in!

This week we have a Fungah by the almighty and unstoppable Cure. Cure are based out of Japan and make some of the best vinyl goodies out there. The Fungah here is a good example of the fun  side of Cure, which would also include their minis called Suck Flies. Reminiscent of a monster we’re familiar with, this specific version is done in the Frankenberry colorway! Nothing like vinyl toys and cereal, it takes me back to my days as a mischievous youth. Cure also make the amazing fellows surrounding our pink friend called Boogie Men. But I feel we should save them for later; something tells me a story about them is on the way…

Until next time, live that 24/7 Toy Life!