Aug 2, 2008
TURN THE SWEAT UP!
Hoooo boy! It's a hot one in Tokyo right now. Even Japanese people think so. Every time I complain about the river of sweat I produce each waking (and sleeping!) moment, they agree and say it's way worse than last year. But the news is not all bad! I have good news too! I'll be having a show here in Tokyo with my pal Yusuke Hanai at the Sunshine Studio in Harajuku. It'll only be up for two days. So if you find yourself in Tokyo on Aug 22nd or 23rd, don't dally. The big opening/closing bash will be the 23rd, featuring a surprise musical guest. It'll be great.
There are still some Travels prints available here. I'm considering starting a second edition with all new countries once things die down a bit, though that's still a ways down the road.
July 1, 2008
'Travels' print series now available!
The first two prints of the 'Travels' series are now available in the shop. Jump to the full set here! For the first word on when the other two will be released, sign up for the mailing list.
I've also (FINALLY) updated the site with some of my newer work. There are still a few BRAND NEW things I need to keep a lid on a bit longer, but hopefully there is enough new stuff to keep you occupied until next time.
June 17, 2008
'Travels' print series on sale tomorrow!
I have a new series of screen prints that will be available starting June 18th. Folks on my mailing list already know EXACTLY when they'll be released. What's that? Not on it but want to be? Just enter your address in the little box below!
In other news, I have a bunch of work in the new book 1000 Music Graphics book available from Rockport Publishers. I think I counted 3 full double page spreads or so. Maybe more. SIGNIFICANT real estate! And the book looks really nice too! You can visit the book's site here!
May 20, 2008
SPRING FASHION
Now that Spring has sprung, I've updated the online store with two new shirt designs. They're JUST the thing to make you the most attractive person at this summer's BBQ. And with under 100 pieces of each design produced, there's a good chance you'll be the ONLY "most attractive person" at said BBQ.
I'm currently working on a series of prints I'm quite excited about. Be sure to sign up for my mailing list for first word on their availability.
March 26, 2008
POOF!
Whoa! Long time no updates! What the what?!? It certainly been because there hasn't been any news worth mentioning. It's because there's been TOO MUCH news to take the time to mention the new news. Yeesh! In any case, here are the standouts:
Critter Splitters are currently only $1 each from Kidrobot! WHOA! Get them while you can! Otherwise, you'll be forced to pay my rip-off original price for them.
Interview with Brightestyoungthings.com about my installation at the University of Maryland.
I have 4 pieces in GR2's current show, "Year of the Rat" in Los Angeles. All 4 are acrylic on a rare black handmade paper from Thailand. The black ink on black paper is subtle, but turned out nice. The show runs until April 16th
Jan 23, 2008
MAGICAL MISTER LeTOUR!
BIG NEWS!!! I'm back on the East Coast of the US for a little while, with some HOT PLANS likely to melt this chilly coast!
The primary reason for the trip is to do an art installation at the University of Maryland’s art gallery to coincide with their "Sweet: The Graphic Beauty of the Contemporary Rock Poster" show. The show opens on February 6th from 5-7pm.GO HERE FOR MORE INFO.
I will also debut a new diptych screen print to coincide with the show. The two prints are each 36"x12", making the total piece when put together SIX FEET LONG. I'll also have some never before seen (except in Miami) new T-shirt designs available at the show too. Be sure to get to the opening early! Prints go on sale at the gallery at 11am.
And while I'm in Maryland, I'll be teaching a 2-day workshop on poster design at Pyramid Atlantic Art Center on Feb 2nd and 3rd. There are still a few spots left. SIGN UP NOW!
And finally, I'll be giving a talk at the Art Institute of Boston on Feb 13th at 4:30. The talk starts at 4:30pm at 700 Beacon Street, Room 214 in Kenmore Square. Best of all, it’s free and open to the public!
December 12, 2007
DOUBLE WHAMMY!
Have you seen Apple's new iPhone ad? The art I did for the Shins 'Chutes too Narrow' album gets some MAAAAJOR play in it. See for yourself here.
And speaking of that album, check out the flattering review Sleevage wrote about it. Very kind words and terrific photos.
The second thing worth mentioning is the Christmas tree site I worked on with Wieden+Kennedy's London office. I strongly suggest you go to their new Wieden's Wood site, plant your own tree (make sure to water it!), and decorate it with the bazillion (well, it's actually only 50, but it felt like a bazillion when I was drawing them) decorations that I created. In case you're interested, my tree's name is Stumpy.
Happy holidays!
Dec 10, 2007
FIXED SHIPPING, NEW PRINT, 2007 RAD
If you've tried ordering anything in the past several days, and were having a hard time choosing any shipping method other than Express, I'm happy to say it's fixed. At least I think it is. Drop me a line if you're having any problems ordering anything. Also, it's worth noting that although I'm now living in Japan, my online orders ship from Los Angeles.
And while I'm mentioning the shop, I should note the new letterpress print that is available. I'm INCREDIBLY happy with how they turned out, and highly suggest you see for yourself.
Besides that it's business as usual. Just wrapped up several projects, large and small, as well as a couple of group gallery shows (one in L.A. and one in Miami during Art Basel). I've also got a couple of new shirt designs that will be available soon. Sign up for my mailing list if you want to be the first to know when they go on sale.
Oct 11, 2007
TOKYO DRIFTER
I'm finally beginning to get settled here in Tokyo and am digging back into the pile of work that has accumulated during the move. MANY good things on the horizon!
But what about now?!? How about the new skateboard trucks I just for Grind King? Yessiree! Grind King went and figured out a way to put art on their trucks and they asked me to create some art for said trucks. You can get a set for yourself here!
Or the John Ralson CD I did for Vagrant Records? It just came out a few days ago, and it's GOOD! Check out his site and see for yourself.
Or the new Birthday Blob GiftCard I did for Target? I'm not even going to post a link for this one, because you're gonna have to see it for yourself. The actual gift card is FILLED WITH SLIME! And you can even pop the card open and take out the slime to impress that hot guy/gal you've been stalking this week (secret's out, pal!). I'm still now sure how the corporate big wigs at Target HQ let this one slip under their noses, but IT DID. Hurry up, 'cause they won't last long!
Sept 21, 2007
MOOOOOVE!
I've just moved to Tokyo and am in the process of getting situated. Phew! If you thought moving sucked, try it across an ocean! Please be forewarned that with all things considered, it may take me a bit longer to respond to emails (and take time zones into account too, bub!).
Just before I split, my show with Mark Bodnar and Nathan Stapley opened at Gallery 1988 in San Francisco. See the work here.
In the meantime, be sure to check out the new show Yo Gabba Gabba if you get the chance. Not only does it slay every kid's show that has come before it (except for maybe that one episode of the Muppet Show with Alice Cooper), but I did an animation for it! I think it'll be in episode 6 or something. It's called "Hey! Come out and Play" and features music by The Little Ones. Print Magazine just did a big write-up on the show in their newest issue, which you can read here.
And speaking of magazines, there's a small write-up on me and the goggles I did for Giro in the newest issue of Skiing Magazine.
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Aug 22 and 23, 2008
'Creature Comforts' at Sunshine Studio in Tokyo
Two person show with Yusuke Hanai at Sunshine Studio in Harajuku
Closing celebration including live music on Aug 23rd.
Sunshine Studio
25-12, Jingumae 3-Chome
Shibuya-ku Tokyo, 150-0001
Japan
Sunshine Studio's website
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