October’s Halloween feature seemed to extend into the month of November, but now we are back on track again. For the last month of the year the featured artists will be Glenn Arthur and Jeremy Forson. Both are amazing artists and I am very happy to have them on the site. Make sure you check out the previous featured artists that are all in the archives now.
Head on over and check out this months artists: Featured Artists for Dec
A while back I posted about the idea of adding criticism as a feature to the site. The idea was equally met with praise and encouragement as well as some pretty nasty e-mails. As I stated before, there is some really exciting work being created right now and there is no doubt that this art needs to be talked about and shared. I have heard from many that inner criticism, along with scholarly writing that seems to be lacking in the current art scene, is what will draw outside interest even more. While I agree with this, formal criticism will not be a feature of this site.
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I hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. I just remembered that last year I made a little image for those that don’t have costume ideas, like myself at the time. So if you have a good printer you can print out this Creep Machine paper face mask and relive the good ol days when you were a kid and had crummy costumes. Maybe that was just me though.
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Mondotees has added some new posters from the Alamo Drafthouse that are sure to fit the Halloween mood, and those that just love cult/horror movies like myself. There are three new prints. First up is two prints by Methane Studios, Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street. Both prints are 19″ x 27″ signed and numbered in editions of 150 for $25. These prints are limit one per person.
Next up is an amazing Beetlejuice print by Drew Millward. This screenprint is 14″ x 24″, hand signed. There is a normal version is which only 65 are available and a glow in the dark variant for $20 more and only 15 are available. These prints are limit two per person.
Get em here: October Posters @ Mondotees
In the midst of working on about 5 sites at the same time, I was able to finish up one that I have been working on for the past few months. The original idea was to create a site that worked like wikipedia and focused on profiles for current working artists. Wikipedia does allow working artists to add entries, so it seemed to me like the domain could be used for something better, something more community driven. So Artistopedia.com will not be a site that is driven by contributers. Whether it is essays about art, critiques or posts that are geared for the process of creating art, it is my hope that this new site becomes a place that is much more than just being exposed to new artists. I hope this new site becomes a place where artists can share knowledge they have while up an coming artists are able to learn an be inspired by all the possibilities that art allows.
So for everyone that has something share please head on over to the site and not only share you unique perspective you have on art, but also whatever tips and tricks you have learned throughout the years. For those that want to learn more about the creation and processes of art, and maybe are not able to attend a school, or efficient school for that matter, please check the site out and have fun.
John Cebollero is no stranger to this site, I was able to interview him last April as well as show his work in both the “Attack of the B Movie Show” and “This is the End” exhibitions. In the past week I learned that John will not only have an interview in the October issue of Juxtapoz, but will also have his art featured on the cover of the subscriber version. The artwork used is none other than “Exit Eleven”, the outstanding painting he submitted to the “This is the End” show. I’m very happy for John, I hope this exposure shows how talented he is and brings him even more fans. It looks like its going to be a great issue, and having John’s artwork on the cover makes it a must buy.
Get it here: John Cebollero version @ Juxtapoz.com
The site has a couple of new sponsors, Worried Shoes and Dirty Pilot. I know that I have mentioned these sites before and am very glad to have them on board. Worried Shoes is a site that is filled with the art of Daniel Johnston. You can find originals, prints and work from the 70′s and 80′s as well. Dirty Pilot is a gallery located in Cochituate, MA. Not only do they have some great exhibitions going on, but you can also find prints and books that are exclusive to the gallery.
Dirtypilot.com
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First of all I would like to thank last months featured artists, Mark Riddick and Godmachine. Both artists can now be found in the archives in the Featured Artists page. For the month of September we have a couple of artists with art that is on the lighter side of things. Joe Havasy and Matt Ritchie both make cartoon infused work, that is sure to make you laugh and is just a blast to look at. Head on over and check these two artists out.
I would like to introduce the latest sponsor to the site, Poster Cabaret. The Scott Campbell prints that I featured a bit back can be found in the shop, along with prints, concert posters and original works from such artists as: Jay Ryan, Alberto Cerriteño, Ben Wilson, Dan Grzeca, Derek Hess, Emek, Matte Stephens, Little Friends of Printmaking and many more.
Here are a few favorites from the site, head on over and check out all that they have to offer.
Poster Cabaret
It’s been quite a long time since I have had the featured artists up at the first of the month. This months artists are Mark Riddick and Godmachine. Both artists have a darker style to their art, create designs for a variety of bands and I think their work compliments each other well. I would also like to thank last months featured artists, Jacob Mantia and Jesse Riggle, you can find their art in the archives if you missed it.
I also was able to get a mini-interview with Godmachine:
CM: I know you have been drawing as far back as you can remember, what were some of the things that influenced your artwork along the way?
GM: as with everyone that evil Disney started me off- at the same time it was nature books- I just remembered I used to draw horses a lot- wonder why i stopped? odd. But I think it was when i became a teenager and MTV hit the UK and Skateboarding hit big. It was definitely skateboarding. Jim Phillips has a lot to answer for- he defined a generation of artists and I see the same thing year in year out. what a legend.
CM: Are there any specific movies or music that continually help to inspire your current work?
GM: Return of the living dead, Blade Runner, Taxi Driver, Re animator, Raising Arizona, Holy Mountain, 2001, La Haine, Jacobs Ladder, and thousands more too many to mention.
Musically it has to be Kyuss and the doors. The need to be weird and wired. even though I live the clean life now- they did it for me.
CM: You have created designs for poster, shirts, skateboards, is there anything you would love to do that you haven’t been approached about yet?
GM: I’m hopefully doing watches this week. I would love to Design living spaces. I hate the way we waste space and fill it with junk. I was standing behind the tv the other day- there is this huge gap there- its been there since we moved in and put the brain drug alter there. So the Mrs comes home and there I am in this space and she asks what the hell? and I told her- I pay for this space Ima bloody well use it. I go to peoples houses and they have chairs in hallways with books next to them- We all know you wont find them sat in the hallway reading a book- its senseless- I dont get it- We think we need all this room to live- we dont. I wouldnt design a small space but I would use it for a better purpose than putting a vase with sticks in (my Mrs mum has sticks in her hallway- sticks!!!- they pay for sticks from ikea and make the waste of space seem appropriate and ‘worth it’….with sticks!!!).
CM: Finally, you said that you used to work with paints to create your art, is there any chance that we will see acrylic or oil works from you, possibly in a gallery setting?
GM: I have a real problem with galleries around by me and I still have a chip on my shoulder about it. I would carry my canvases round truing to get a break a spot a chance…and they would all either say- you got to give us 99% of you takings or ‘oooh its a bit too dark’. Being shunned by my art community made me what I am today though. I think If I could take a year off and concentrate on my acrylics I would- but I dont have enough time money or space to do it any more. All my paintings are being stored in a back room at a tattoo shop, when a friend opened a place he let me show my art there- but now he is big and has popular art there my work is kept out back under some crap- really should go get them back. sold a few from there though. wish I kept them now gutted.
Now make sure you check out the featured section to see both Godmachine and Mark Riddick’s work.
I would like to welcome the newest sponsor to the site, Icon Art Gallery. If you head over to the galleries homepage you can find all sorts of fine art editions from such artists as Shepard Fairey, Takashi Murakami, Dave Kinsey, Ian Francis (shown), Tara McPherson, Joe Ledbetter and more. With the addition of the newest sponsors to the site, the next year will bring some great additions to the site, as well as making it possible to have a few contests.
The 2009 Comic Con is San Diego is now underway. There is so much to post its ridiculous, so I’ll just point out some of the highlights.
James jean’s new book, Kindling will be released at the Chronicle Books booth #1506. He will be signing there this Saturday from 2-3pm. The book is $29.95. It can be had here as well (Pre-order). His PR3 book will also be coming out, with advanced signings at Last Gasp, Booth 1616
Arrested Motion has a good list of signings not too miss. Artist Signings
Brian Ewing will be at BOOTH #433, with some new prints and t-shirts. These can be seen Here
Make sure you stop by the SLG booth (Schedule to get a sig and maybe some art from JR. Goldberg. She has these amazing mini prints.
Travis Louie’s new book “Curiosities” will be released at the Baby Tattoo, Booth 601
I’m sure there is so much more to post, make sure you stop by the artists alley and check out what they have to offer as well.
