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Totebag ContestMarch 10th, 2010The Strand, a famous NYC bookstore that boasts over 18 miles of books, is a popular home away from home to many New Yorkers. And recently, this fantastic institution announced a contest to design their newest tote bag. Those that live here can surely attest to the popularity of the totes, which seem almost as prevalent as the latest leather designer bag boasting ostentatious logomania. Click here to learn more, and get those pencils moving!
“The Incident” Garners More PraiseMarch 10th, 2010If it weren’t such a haunting and beautiful image, there’s a good chance that we might have tired of it by now. Ladies and Gentlemen, Steven Tabbutt’s “The Incident” has been accepted into the 2010 Applied Arts Annual. This is the 4th award for this piece. Between Steven’s image and Rene Milot’s killer rabbit, it seems that the Chinese Zodiac may have gotten it wrong - it is undoubtedly the year of the bunny.
Anne Faith Nicholls - Recent Works in LondonMarch 5th, 2010The work of Anne Faith Nicholls is going to be making an appearance across the Atlantic! Recent works will be displayed in London at the Affordable Art Fair, from March 11-14th. If you happen to be in the area, please be sure to stop by.
A Beautiful MindMarch 5th, 2010So many of us get anxious working without a solid reference and within a tight time frame…so can you imagine waking up one morning, only to discover this remarkable ability within yourself? Stephen Wiltshire is an autistic artist with a photographic memory unlike anything I have ever seen. In this video, his uncanny abilities are tested as he is flown over the city of Rome and asked to recreate a panorama in a matter of days. You can watch the video here.
The Daily HellerMarch 4th, 2010Steven Heller, design guru and chronicler of all things in the graphics field, has been contributing to a wonderful section on Print Magazine’s website that we’ve recently tuned into. The Daily Heller focuses on newsworthy events in our field, contemporary issues, and vintage solutions that continue to inspire. Take a look!
Steven Tabbutt Wins the GoldMarch 3rd, 2010Admittedly, we haven’t been too tuned into the Olympics this year, but I can assert that we are REALLY excited about Steven Tabbutt’s latest win. Congratulations are in order for this amazing artist, who recently won the Gold Medal in Spectrum’s comic category. This will surely make a nice addition to his trophy case. High five, Steven! “The Incident” by Steven Tabbutt:
The Many Faces of Rick TulkaMarch 2nd, 2010Rick Tulka is known for drawing fabulous faces, so it must have been a huge treat when his very own mug inspired such a frenzy of drawings on his Flickr account! A huge fan of the artistic communities that Flickr cultivates, he was tickled when a friend, Giorgio Bordin, initially responded with an illustration inspired by a photograph from his recent trip to Washington D.C. It seems hard to imagine that anyone was able to anticipate the huge variety (and sheer quantity) of images that were to follow. Click here to see what all the hubbub is about!
and here’s Rick by Rick:
Susan Gal Featured on “Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast”March 2nd, 2010Susan Gal was honored with a beautiful write up in the literary blog “Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast,” and the varied content of the post is phenomenal. Featuring the blogger’s impressions of her work along with some personal anecdotes directly from the artist, we were so excited to see her spirited illustration gathering even more attention. To learn more about Susan’s life, influences, and work, take a look here. And here are some of Susan’s perfect pooches:
ICON 6February 25th, 2010Have you been considering going to Pasadena for ICON 6? Then take note, the super early bird special will be ending in 3 days! Join other industry professionals for 4 days beginning July 14th for the very reasonable rate of $350. Learn more here. And an image by A. Richard Allen:
Altpick PartyFebruary 24th, 2010Enjoy one of those rare opportunities to meet other individuals in our industry! The Altpick is throwing a little hootenanny tomorrow night, Thursday the 25th, on the Lower East Side here in NYC. City Sweets and Confections will provide cupcakes and nibbles, and the drinks are priced at a reasonable $4 and $5. Swing on by and promote that gorgeous work. The event is taking place at the Gallery Bar, 120 Orchard Street, from 6:30 on. You can rsvp on Facebook here. image by Philippe Lechien:
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