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!
In cities, strange things happen
Sunday July 20, 2008
Chapter 2 Marlene why are you sad
I’m loving the lino prints from Judith of the Little Print Store’s series called “In Städten geschehen seltsame Dinge”, (translated to mean in cities, strange things happen). She’s from Vienna, Austria, and the series is a study about how lonely it can be to live in a big city — but everyone is connected to each other, if you look closely enough.
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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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Stacey Louise Joy
Thursday July 17, 2008
Percy Loves Ice Cream
Mr. Sausage Meets a Hungry Dog
There’s something very raw about Stacey Louise Joy’s illustrations — which she does with pencils and colored pencil in between. I find them endearing because of the plot of her stories — which she also illustrates. It mostly involves a penguin, a cat, a dog, and a sausage (although not necessarily in that order).
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Crayonlegs
Tuesday July 15, 2008
Crayonlegs is home to Sarah and Duncan who both have their own quirky, offbeat illustration styles. (You must, must have a look at their intro animation!)
I love Sarah’s newest experimental illustrations at the literal translation of facial hair — go on, have a peek and tell me that didn’t make you snigger.
Duncan’s work ranges from strong and colorful; to muted and natural tones, but is no less interesting. My fave has got to be his subjects’ full lips.
Both of them offer prints up for sale at their shop, and they’re both based in the UK too.
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Kit Mason
Monday July 14, 2008
Boys – a limited edition print
By stroke(s) of luck, I seem to be finding a lot of wonderful artists and illustrators that are based in the UK, which is ace (I love how they use the word ace!)
One of them is Kit Mason, an illustrator based in Brighton, UK. He’s still studying, and has been drawing since he was 16 (and if you’re keen to know, he’s 21 now).
I don’t have much posts on today because it’s my mom’s birthday, and there’s a fair bout of eating to be done to celebrate; so I’ll catch you all tomorrow!
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Joshua Gorchov
Wednesday July 9, 2008
Joshua Gorchov is an artist based in Northern Carolina, and lives between the mountains and the ocean with his wife. His medium of choice is acrylic paints on wood panels, and his work has been recognized by Communication Arts, American Illustration and The Society of Illustrators. He has a website, a blog, and a shop too.
I just love this print of the Arborists Analysis, because it reminds me of the time when I studied forestry for a year before I took up my degree course. It was the most fun year I’ve ever had outdoors.
P/S — one more day before the giveaway ends, so chop chop and enter! The mailing list is getting longer every minute! ;)
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Naoshi
Wednesday July 2, 2008
The ceiling boy’s love; The bad habit of a guy who lives in Post — both limited edition prints
Naoshi is an artist from Japan, who uses colored sand to “paint” her pictures. She sells prints and postcards of her work in her shop, and has done a lot of exhibitions around the world.
The method, called Sunae, is a fine art of sand painting, which, according to the little tutorial on her portfolio is basically drawing a picture, cutting some bits out and carefully blowing sand on it (she makes it sound so easy!)
And if you’d like to know more, you can read a little interview with the artist here.
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Click click!
Sunday June 22, 2008
I love a friend, who loves cameras.
Like crazy.
I’m guessing Katie Marcus loves them too, which is why she drew this print, featuring favourites from her collection: a Smena Symbol, Lomo Holga, Actionsampler, and Diana+, Olympus Trip-35 and Kodak Coloursnap.
An illustration of cameras… I can’t think of any better gift for camera buffs! Unless… it’s roll of film. :)
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Little Jane Street
Thursday June 19, 2008
The Coin Purse and The Suit greeting card from her Signature Collection
I like the textures of these collage-inspired cards by Alarna Zinn, an Australian artist who recently launched a line of cards and tags at Little Jane St.
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