By: Kristi Valiant,
on 7/11/2012
By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/11/2012
A vampire makes an attempt to see sunlight in this bittersweet film from Annecy based Ghislain Avrillon. It’s more an experiment with color and light, but tells its story with great style and poignancy. More images and info on the official site.
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By: Bowie Style,
on 7/11/2012
hootsweet is another fabulous paperchase collection from their autumn winter range. it has yet to arrive in stores, but we are lucky enough to get a sneak preview from their press show display held in london last week. the design features a variety of owl characters, each one very different, in a sketchy loosley drawn style. if hootsweet takes your fancy it will be in store this autumn on
By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/11/2012
I’m heading down to Comic Con right now and will be there tonight and for the next few days. In addition to funky old comics, here’s a couple of new items I’ll be looking for in the dealers room:
South Park designer and storyboard artist Greg Postma is sharing some space at booth #1223 with his fellow co-workers, selling a sketchbook compiling production sketches from the first 8 seasons of the show. The Bunker also includes samples of the artists own work. Finally the talent behind the show step out from behind the scenes. Can you buy it online? I’m not sure, but here’s the website associated with it.
When you work on kid shows all day, you’re bound to create something a bit dark. Nick, Sony and Dreamworks story artist Jeremy Bernstein has new book out in time for Comic Con. His sixth self published book in six years – Texts – takes drawings done in workshop and mashed them up with hand written text messages that were in his phone. Sounds strange, but Bernstein’s art is always worth the trip.
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By: Paige Keiser,
on 7/11/2012
By: Bowie Style,
on 7/12/2012
i have another paperchase sneak preview today of a forthcoming autumn range. hinterland is a stylised dark woodland tree design with a mid century feel. the notecards can be found instore already and albums, notebooks, mugs, gift wrap, etc will follow on later. besides the dark background the design also features a very realistic woodgrain pattern on some items. look out for hinterland in stores
By: Christian Bocquee,
on 7/11/2012
By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/11/2012
What says “Chuck Jones centennial celebration” better than this kitschy painting of Bugs and Daffy riding motorcycles? According to the Chuck Jones Gallery, the artist Mike Kungl has created something of a masterpiece: “With his sleek styling, geometric patterns and luxurious color palette, he is able to evoke the sophistication of the Art Deco era and at the same time add a contemporary look to the beloved cartoon characters brought to such magical life by Chuck Jones.” The gallery is selling the limited edition piece for $600. Pay an extra $300 to have an artist “hand-embellish” the piece. For an extra $500, they’ll complete the deal and have one of their gallery employees whiz on Chuck’s grave.
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By: Jerry Beck,
on 7/11/2012
There are some films that one simply can’t imagine being made in any medium besides animation. Louis Hudson’s delightfully twisted All Consuming Love (Man In A Cat) is one such film. The short has been playing the festival circuit for the past couple years, and was finally posted online yesterday. To learn more about it, read this interview with Louis Hudson.
(Thanks, Barbara Benas)
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By: Jennifer DeDonato,
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By: Manelle Oliphant,
on 7/11/2012
Hello!
This post is just to let you all know that my Wednesday posts are going to be taking a short break while I finish up some things with my new website. This blog will also be getting a makeover and my new and fun things are being planned. So Sit tight and I'll have some more Wednesday posts ready for you in a few weeks. Don't worry Ruby and the Skateboard will continue to update every Tuesday and Thursday as normal.
By: John,
on 7/11/2012
It’s always so spectacular to watch a master at her work. Be sure to watch through to the end.
Wherein I reveal my secret to drawing horses
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By: Will Terry,
on 7/11/2012
By: penelope,
on 7/11/2012
Neil Brigham began drawing at a very young age, spurred on by his kindergarten classmates. Some years later, he put aside the finger paint and crayons while he completed a Masters of Art in illustration from Syracuse University. It was there that he really learned to scribble under the guidance of David Passalacqua and Murray Tinkleman. In addition to his illustration projects, Neil spends time making prints as a member of the Zea Mays Printmaking Studio in Florence, Massachusetts. His work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and Society of Illustrators Los Angeles.
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By: Sarah McIntyre,
on 7/11/2012
Oh boy oh boy oh boy... if there's one thing I get excited about, it's cake. I'd been looking forward to this outing for weeks.
Writer and project manager Damian Kelleher took tBk mag editor Helen Boyle and me out for Afternoon Tea at the Connaught Hotel to celebrate a successful ad campaign we'd done for Kids Week West End theatre promotion. (Apparently ticket sales broke all sorts of records, including one with Ticketmaster. Cool!)
They had the most AMAZING jam selection. All these interesting combinations - 16 varieties - such as raspberry jam with violet, wild bilberry, rhubarb with mint and something else, some white-wine-based affair... I can't remember, but it was great fun picking out four. Here's the Jam Master (is that what you call this guy?):
I gave my new hat its first outing:
Okay, a few more photos just 'cos it all looked so nice.
And the only drawback to wearing an asymmetrical, front-fitting hat is that when I take it off in the evening, I have a big dent in my forehead. It's pretty awesome, I could insert a chocolate Pocky stick into it to save for later.
Hey, did you see that Garen Ewing just did his take on Grant Wood's American Gothic painting? (See my last post about it.) It's called Evelyn Gothic and celebrates his new American Rainbow Orchid book deal. Congratulations, Garen!
By: Kathy Temean,
on 7/11/2012
Thanks to the generosity of board member Neal P. Gillen, The Writer’s Center is pleased to announce that it will award $500 annually to the author of the best first novel published during a given calendar year. Conceived and funded by Gillen, the McLaughlin-Esstman-Stearns Prize honors three dedicated writers and members of The Writer’s Center faculty—Ann McLaughlin, Barbara Esstman, and Lynn Stearns—each of whom unselfishly nourish and inspire students and fellow writers.
The Writer’s Center will solicit a group of no more than 15 volunteer judges to serve as first-round judges. These volunteers will evaluate books to determine if they meet eligibility requirements, and they will read and evaluate the submissions. Submissions advancing to the second round of judging will be evaluated by a team of three final judges. Final judges will be selected from our membership and workshop leader pool. These judges will determine at their sole discretion the Award recipient.
The Winner will be announced in October. He or she will receive a feature in the 2013 Winter/Spring edition of The Workshop & Event Guide, at Writer.org, and our blog, First Person Plural. In addition, if feasible, he or she will be invited to read at The Writer’s Center during a reception to honor his or her work.
Send entries to:
The Writer’s Center Attn:
Laura Spencer
Re: Undiscovered Voices Scholarship
4508 Walsh St
Bethesda MD 20815
I know there are a lot of you who had a book published in 2011. There is no fee to apply. All you need is three copies of your book to send in. Besides the $500, it would be good publicity for the book and you. Good luck!
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy
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By: josh pincus is crying,
on 7/11/2012
Oh…wow…This is GORGEOUS!
A wild boy is found in the woods by a solitary hunter and brought back to civilization. Alienated by a strange new environment, the boy tries to adapt by using the same strategies that kept him safe in the forest.
Directed and animated by Daniel Sousa danielsousa.com
By: Manelle Oliphant,
on 7/11/2012
Hello!
This post is just to let you all know that my Wednesday posts are going to be taking a short break while I finish up some things with my new website. This blog will also be getting a makeover and my new and fun things are being planned. So Sit tight and I'll have some more Wednesday posts ready for you in a few weeks. Don't worry Ruby and the Skateboard will continue to update every Tuesday and Thursday as normal.
Here’s a video (yes, I’m making you click thru for a good reason) about the importance of caricature and political cartoons, in relation to a petition for better public recognition in the form of awards just like our fellow artists get.
I have been publicly critical for some time about Canada Council’s structure and dated policy, which excludes “commercial artists” (never adequately defined) from support. Illustrators of all stripes are prevented from applying for the art funding, with the exception of graphic novelists under Literature, and that’s a recent change that doesn’t go far enough. In my opinion, the lack of research & development opportunities perpetuates the very aspects of “commercial art” that the policy-makers disliked some half-century ago when they put this policy in place: reliance on safe, market-driven, or American precedents.
Now, Canada’s political cartoonists have mobilized to make change and get the recognition as a serious art form and social force that they deserve. Sign the petition, and make all the arts equal.
By: Elvia Montemayor,
on 7/11/2012
By: Bowie Style,
on 7/11/2012
for the autumn season paperchase develop gift items and stationery with christmas presents in mind. here are a few pictures from the paperchase press show snapped in the gift area.
By: Johanna Wright,
on 7/11/2012
Whew, hi guys! I know this blog has been getting dusty and musty over the last few months. We've been working on a site overhaul, slowly but surely over here, in between lots of traveling and working and toddler wrangling.
In the meantime, you can see my July newsletter, right here.
If you haven't signed up for my mailing list, you're welcome to email me and I'll add you, (the link is down at the moment.)
Hope you're having a great summer! Check back in August, for a new and spiffy site.
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So cute! Please make more (with more dots). :)
Thanks, Jama! Oooo... I love the idea of giving Ciana loads of dots to stick. We'll make a dotted butterfly today!