Drew Beckmeyer
Wednesday July 23, 2008
I love the work of Drew Beckmeyer — he’s a 25-year-old artist based in Los Angeles and produces pieces that are a mix of quirky and dark (check out his color palette too!).
When We Were Restless zine at LPP
You can purchase some prints and zines made by him from Little Paper Planes. There’s an interview (in 2007) here, or you can keep up with him on his low-profile blog.
Oh, and Tiny Showcase just released a limited edition of 100 prints by Drew!
Interview: The Shiny Squirrel
Thursday July 17, 2008
Today we have a special guest — it’s Jessica from The Shiny Squirrel. I’ve been following Jessica’s gallery/shop for a long time now and am so, so happy to see some of our participants’ work at her gallery (Brian & Denise Simon!) If you’re wondering what it’s like to be a Shiny Squirrel, then read on!
Tell us more about yourself!
My name Jessica and I live in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in a really quaint apartment. I studied art history in college and have always had aspirations of opening my own art gallery/ boutique. I currently work in the fashion industry, but my heart is with The Shiny Squirrel.
What inspires you?
I get inspired by New York and the great artists who live and work around here. I am also have my daily blogs that I look through that help me to find new artists/ designers to bring into the shop.
Solar Polar Gocco print by Wonting
And how did the Shiny Squirrel came about?
I have always wanted to own my own business and knew that at this point in my life I probably couldn’t open a regular store. I realized one day that I wasn’t truly following my heart and knew that this was the perfect outlet to express my creativity. The site was put together by some really amazing designers who helped me along the way and I am immensely grateful for that.
What’s the best thing about being surrounded by such lovely art?
My walls are never bare!
Ice Cream Cloud Plant Heaven; Backbend, both by Betsy Walton
Is there a certain style that the Shiny Squirrel is looking for? And are there any helpful tips you’d like to give out to readers?
The Shiny Squirrel looks for new artists with a quirky sensibility that is slightly off the beaten path. We want the gallery to be diverse yet look like a cohesive collection.
Trees and Waves by Christina Vantzou; Picnic by Chris Gregori
Tell us something random about yourself!
I play pool on a weekly league in Brooklyn. I hope to own my own table someday.
{Thanks Jessica!}
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Jill Bliss on My Love For you
Saturday April 26, 2008
Meighan has an interview up with one of my favourite artists: Jill Bliss. I’ve been a fan of hers for more than four years now, and am so inspired by her work.
{ Image from My Love For You is a Stampede of Horses }
Camilla Engman + Karin Eriksson
Sunday April 6, 2008
A collaboration between Camilla Engman and Karin Eriksson for Manos (Stockholm, Sweden), 24 April – 7 June. More sneak peeks here.
I can’t wait to see more!
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The Amersham Fairground
Thursday April 3, 2008
A bunch of talented illustrators from the likes of Julia Pott, Amy Brown, Zeroten and Jenny Bull are holding a two week exhibition of art, events and ideas at the Amersham Fairground, at the Amersham Arms, New Cross, UK.
Held from Sunday 30th March – Sunday 13th April, the show is curated by Sally Leach and Maddy Worthingston aka 388 Crayon Club.
Hop on over to the event’s Facebook to see more pictures and do join in the fun if you’re in the area!
Tara Hogan on Velocity
Thursday March 6, 2008
Tara Hogan’s original artwork done with pencil, ink, and collage on a 1” cradled maple board measuring 10“x10” entitled Conversations With Polar Bears is for sale at Velocity.
She has a lot of other fantastic originals at Velocity too — have a looky at her Velocity page. And if you want to have the beary illustration in print form instead, she sells them over here.
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The "We like good weather" fair
Tuesday February 12, 2008
If you’re in the fine city of Norwich in the UK, hop on over to the “We Like Good Weather” fair organised by the Fine City Friends. Consisting of Gemma Correll, her boyfriend Anthony Zinonos and Helen Entwisle — all very talented illustrators/photographers and crafters — the trio will be selling their prints, t-shirts toys and other offerings at the Playhouse Bar on Saturday, 16 February 2008. They called the fair such to ward off the spate of bad weather luck that befell their two earlier fairs, and looks mightily fun if you’re around the area.
Thanks, Gemma!
Heart Attack at The Eclectix Gallery
Tuesday February 12, 2008
Junkyard Sam’s Flowerbot and Turtlecave print
Junkyard Sam is one of the artists who will be showing at the Eclectix Gallery in El Cerrito, California from 1st February to 3rd March. In time for Valentine, the show is entitled Heart Attack: The Yin and Yangs of Art and touches on all aspects of love; the good, the bad and the strange.