Kill!, kaiju artist extraordinaire, is throwing another custom show... and he wants you! His last show "Kaiju Blasphemy" was a huge success, and it was pretty much invite only, this time everybody can join in the fun. If you want to be in the show just buy a blank Flatty HERE and return it customized by May 24, 2010. The custom Flatty's will be on display at the KAIJU-X3 table during the Phoenix Comic Con on May 27-30 2010 in Phoenix Arizona. If you have any questions, you can email Kill via killgraffiti@gmail.com
Josh f+ Pearce has been quiet lately... and no wonder because he has been salving over this new custom 3" Dunny series he is calling "Keepers of the Silhouette Tower"! This is a blind-box series an edition of 20 total, 5x of each colorway... and as you can see from the image above each one is very similar, although each entirely hand sculpted and painted individually. They are retailing for $85 each, and all come signed and numbered in a custom box... click HERE to rad their back story!
But wait there's more... in one month, Josh will take the numbers of each keeper sold and throw it in a hat, and then the number drawn will be the lucky recipient of a custom 8″ Dunny based of one of Josh's designs... so you will AT LEAST have a 1/20 shot at a smoking hot custom 8"... not to shabby! So go get one now to secure your spot!
Check out the first know Mega Munny custom coming out of Poland... this piece titled "Egghead" was created by artist Swanski for the Vinylcanvas Gallery. This thing is super read, and fully of all kinds of intricate details, and standing at 18" tall this piece would be hard to miss when walking into any room! The sculpting is very well done, and the texture is almost like paper mache. VCG says that "Swanski (real name Pawel Kozlowski) is a true representative of the Polish urban art scene. He is the founder of the Turbokolor brand, painter, designer, illustrator, skateboarder. Pen and Chinese calligraphy brushes are his field. In his free moments he prepares animations for tv and music videos." For more info on him as an artist and other projects he has done enter his world HERE!
HOLY SMOKES this is HUGE NEWS!!!!!! Toy2R just announced via their Facebook account that after a four year hiatus they are bringing back the Designer Qee Collection... which will be launching in June 2010! The thing I am pumped up about it the artist line-up for series 6 of these 2.5" figures, which includes: Jon Paul Kaiser, Frank Kozik, Peskimo, Charlie Mewshaw, DGPH, Cameron Tiede, Daniel Jarrett, Lisa Petrucci, Doink and DrilOne. WHAT!!! DrilOne!!! I am super pumped for my buddy, not to downplay any others involved, just really happy to see a toy company recognize some new talent and give them a chance, but pumped for all of the artists as well! Apex Trading Company is currently taking pre-orders for the collection. Order now because this series will be limited in production and you don't want to miss out. Sorry for the over zealous post, just really happy right now :-)
Myx can be seen on Comcast Channel 368 in the California Bay Area, Cox Ch. 479 (Orange County) and Cox Ch. 464 (Northern Virginia). It’s also on DirecTV – Channel 2067. Watch it if you get it, and support Jesse and our tight knit art community!
Neon Monster just posted up some great shots of some custom resin figures for their booth (#944 & #946) at WonderCon, where they will be joined by a ton of artists and will also be releasing a TON of limited edition resin pieces. Above we are getting the first look at Monstrehero's third Victim (OG teased HERE)... not to mention the fantastic "Neonmonsteresque" color scheme exclusively for this upcoming event! Oh and in case your wondering how big these are... over 7" of pure resin goodness! Keep your eyes on the NM blog for more updates on all their release for WonderCon, including some exclusive pictures as the time draws nearer!
Jon Knox aka Hello, Brute has just posted up a little teaser picture for an upcoming new figure he is going to release in the near future! This love stuck individual is going to be about 9" tall... another HUGE figure similar to his last release he dubbed "Pepper" OG post HERE! His figures are getting more and more detailed, and I really do like the letterman jacket, and kicks... stay tuned for more info as it rolls in
Scion's national video art tour moves on to Wichita, Kansas - a brand new market for the tour - opening March 26th. Below is the press release and flyer. Featured artists are: Dust la Rock, Eric Nakamura, Saelee Oh, Funeral Fog (French + Alan Glass), Ill-Studio, Josh Graham, Monihan Monihan, Mark Mothersbaugh, PMKFA and Sage Vaughn. The show opens at Tangent Lab, 143 N. Rock Island, 3rd floor, Wichita, KS 67202 with a reception from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. The exhibit will run until April 10th.. make it out if you can, some serious visual goodies will be waiting.
"It's cool for me to still be able to do skateboard graphics, 'cause I feel like I can give back to the community that built up what I'm into." -Jeremy Fish
[PRESS] In celebration of Jeremy Fish’s ongoing “Road Less Traveled” tour, we’re releasing his interview from “Dithers” to the public. One of SF's finest artists and designers, Jeremy Fish, talks about the impact and influence of skateboarding, designing for The Unbelievers, and how SPB grew out of the hands of a few restless kids to an unexpected global popularity. Jeremy Fish's artwork has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide and has appeared on skate decks, posters, and clothing, including countless Upper Playground collaborations. Watch the interview from "Dithers," free for the first time, on Walrus TV.
Luke Rook continues the Kaiju covering madness... and now he shows us what we had teased earlier HERE with the BLObPUS X HANAWA MASAYOSHI show at Invade Gallery that went down the weekend of Saturday March 13, 2010. Luke Rook from Lulubell says " Whatever BLOBpUS's show may have lacked in size it more then made up for of eye burning madness. This show proves that sometimes less is more... there are some killer customs in the mix here, and be sure to CLICK THROUGH for a full photo slide show, and thanks once again for the coverage and pictures Luke!
Well I bet this DHL truck was greeted with open arms by Aaron Martin aka Angry Woebots, as it dropped of his resin "Panda Kings" as well as the packaging. Aaron says "The king is here, ready for some hand painted chaos y'all? I finally get to see the hard work of Silent Stage & myself!" This is going to be keeping Aaron busy for the next few weeks as he also mentions that these are going to be dropping very soon! Keep in mind this is an extremely limited edition of his first resin piece, so they will go quick... so keep them ears and eyes open! Also, CLICK HERE to see our previous coverage of this figure!
Artist:kaNO Title: Fat Albert Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Sculpting medium, acrylics, and about 1000 king size candy bars :-)
kaNO took his blank 8" Bic Buddy and transformed him into another iconic childhood cartoon, Fat Albert. This is another character that works so well on this platform, and kaNO really did a fantastic job on the additional sculpting to bring this characterto life! The paint is so clean, and the accens to it make his belly large and in charge! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Artist:Jester of J6Studios Title: xJ6m (based on the decal?) Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Found objects, spray paint, misc parts, and microchips :-)
Jester knocked it out of the park with this robotic creation... where he took the OG platform , flipped the head around, added an awesome backpack and tubing, that really brought this custom to life... so dope! Jester's customs always have a futuristic look and feel to them, and they really catch my eye. Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Artist:N.C. Winters Title: Faded Memories Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Magic Sculpt, acrylics, misc accessories, and a dead bunnies soul :-)
N.C. Winters always amazes me with everything he creates as an artist, and his 8" Bic Buddy is a great example of that. I really do love the addition of the long/stringy arms, the ears, and the additional sculpting... and the added weathered effect that he applied to the whole figure really puts this piece over the top. Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
N.C. says: "The toy was fun. Been meaning to spend more time with sculpture, experimenting, having fun, trying to figure out new ways to dump my mind out in three dimensions. This was a labor of…something not quite like love. The magic-sculpt is, as usual, nice and durable, but getting all the details I wanted took some effort. Finally dropped some money on a fancy craft Dremel tool and some tiny files that made the difference. Still getting used to the medium, but I prefer the magic-sculpt to sculpey as I got sick of the stuff shaling off during sanding and/or modifications. More to come in the future, perhaps just a little larger. Still just getting into this 3D medium, but I think I’ll definitely be coming back for more."
Erick Scarecrow takes us on a trip back into the 80's with this very awesomly represented character from the show Thundercats. Berbil the robotic bear was a character introduced later on in the cartoons history, and really fits the shape of the Bic Buddy very well! Erick did a great job of making this custom look almost metal/porcelain on the exterior of this figure, and the details are really spot on! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Erick says: "My contribution to the Bic Buddy custom jam. Guess what 80s hit animation show this little guy pays homage to? I always thought the original character was so odd and especially the fact he had a family. Nonetheless he fits this platform very well."
Artist:SouthernDrawl Title: Einstein's Circus Dreams Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Sculpting medium, acrylics, misc toy parts, and calculated Theory of Relativity :-)
This piece by SouthernDrawl very unique, in subject mater and execution. If you can see in the above picture he reversed his feet and lengthened his arms and legs... then he took the shoulder ball 'n' socket from a random toy, and implemented it into this piece. To top it off he painted the piece using only bone black and titanium white acrylic paints... very stark in color, but honestly work so well, I love the vintage look and feel! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
SouthernDrawl says: "...Einstein never quite gave up his dreams of joining the circus. He excelled in many other things and had a very fulfilling life, but part of him always wondered "just, what if..."
DrilOne really took a step away from his normal "Military" type customs, and recreatd everyone favorite childhood alien E.T.! Dril said that he took alot of time to examine the blank piece then after focousing on the form it hit him, time to make E.T., where he extended the neck, added a ton on sculpt and even embedded an actual LED light into the finger tip to give it the true glowing effect, smokin work man! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Artist:MunkOne Title: "Zombie" no real title given Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Sculpting medium, acrylics, blood and sweat :-)
This piece by MunkOne is truly undead, and ready to eat BRAINS! I really like the usage of color and linework, and the additional sculpting on it, yet minimal, does the trick! Oh yeah... and the eyes GLOW IN THE DARK... sweet!!!! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Artist:Brent Nolasco Title: Many life times have past. Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Ave Sculpt, Wood, Plastic, Vinyl Toy Left Overs, Found Objects, Acrylic Paint and a lot of work.
This piece by Brent Nolasco turned out amazing, and is absolutely HUGE! The first thing I thought when I saw it was, how the heck is he going to ship that beast :-) Fantastic work dude! Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
Brent Says: "This custom was a lot of work. It seems like it demanded and wanted my full attention like a child. The concept behind this custom was to sculpt a little more then I use to. The paint job is to be abstract and defined all at the same time. So when you are look at it you visually go from things being transparent ,translucent to defended. To construct the piece I used Ave Sculpt to sculpt the head and other parts of the body. With all my custom I like to use a variety of objects and materials to make the custom."
Artist:John"Spanky"Stokes Title: Underbite Platform: Bic Buddy Medium: Magic Sculpt, fauxfur, acrylics, wood stain, glass eyes, fake bearjaw + tongue, found objects and alot of TLC :-)
This customs I had a ton of fun with, and tried some new techniques and materials... that I plan on using in more of my customs from this point on. This took about 4 full days of work to complete, alot of drying time needed for the stain/paints, as well as the glue for the fur. I am extremely happy with the way that this turned out. Go see this piece in person at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles on March 27th, 2010 and then at Zakka in New York on April 9th, 2010!
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