2011 Calendar

We just released our 2011 Calendar!

Cherokee Print League Sale in St.Louis

Hey St.Louis friends!
We will be selling prints at the Cherokee Print League Holiday Sale on Dec.4th, 10am-7-pm
We will have a brand new 2011 Calendar so hope to see you there.

http://cherokeeprintleague.com/

2010 Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale!

Come see us at the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend (December 4th and 5th)!
We'll be releasing our 2011 Calendar among several other goodies!

Milt Kahl & Ollie Johnston

It get's no better than these two. I absolutely love pencil test animation because it really captures the life and energy of the drawings - and these two did it better than most everyone.

Milt Kahl & Ollie Johnston from Jamaal Bradley on Vimeo.

The Modifyers

I guess I haven't posted in a while. I've either been very busy or I haven't I haven't come across anything super cool.

Well, this is super cool.



I hope Cartoon Network picks it up, 'cause frankly I'm sick of their new non-cartoon programing.

Sneak Peak at a new t-shirt design

You'll be able to buy these at the Renegade Craft Fair this weekend in Chicago.

Six New Posters just Uploaded!

Three new artprints and three new gigposters.

Akira Pencil Tests

I picked up Akira on Blu-Ray recently and now that I've been able to revisit it I can truly attest to it's greatness. I highly recommend you pick up a copy for yourself.

The animation is so great - the physics of the action and the mass that all the characters have is completely believable. Check out these animation tests from the film and be blown away.

Watch Jason Coat some Screens

and print a few poster while I talk in this video that was made to promote the Printers Ball this year.

Sneak Peak at all our new posters

I just got back from a week of vacation but Jason was still here printing a slew of new gigposters and artprints, so when I got in this morning here's what I saw - it was kinda like Christmas morning minus the pajamas.




These will all be up on our site very soon.

New Posters!

We've Got a slew of new posters in the store section. A sampling of them is below.Local Natives 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival Poster

Alla 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival Poster

Mates Of State Poster

enjoy!

Today's Inspiration! Thor!

Marvel Super-Heroes Thor - Chapters 16-17-18
Uploaded by RenaudMan. - Classic TV and last night's shows, online.

Cool House Theatre Video

Check out this video the House Theatre made featuring our poster for their 8th Season.

Thieves, Monsters, and a Girl on a Bike from The House Theatre of Chicago on Vimeo.

Today's Inspiration!

Since the World Cup and actually starting last year with the Confederations Cup we've all fallen in love with the Vuvuzella even Kenny G

Today's Inspiration!

Country HipHop!

Lighting strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time!

The weather in Chicago has been pretty helter sketler for the past month and this happened yesterday.
Video by Craig Shimala

Lighting strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! from Craig Shimala on Vimeo.

New Flight of the Conchords Poster by Kevin Tong

Oh Kevin you clever little shit.


Check out this video:

Today's Inspiration!

This drummer.

Visual Defects by Chad Davis

I have no idea who Chad Davis is but I stumbled upon his Flickr page of handmade b/w collages and I'm really digging them.

That's all, now back to work!

Batman Love

I have no idea who did this but it made my day so I thought I would pass it along.

The Curious Cardigans episode 3

Via the Show n' Tell Show is the 3rd episode of The Curious Cardigans featuring a story about our good friend Diana Sudyka and her work with the Field Museum.

Curious Cardigans <3 Diana Sudyka from middle mind project on Vimeo.

We made a birdhouse!

And you can bid on it at:

Friends of Pritzker School present
the Second Annual Community Art Project: Birdhouse 2010
May 22, from 6 – 10 p.m.
Wesley Kimler’s Studio
2046 West Carroll Avenue
Chicago

See all the birdhouses right here.

Sun Box Installation at Important Records HQ

My great pal and bandmate sent me this video of solar powered amps that play just one note at the Important Record HQ (wherever that is).

Check it out it's very cool.

Great process post over at Eric Canete's Blog

He writes a very descriptive post about his illustration process. I didn't read all of it actually - I mostly just looked at the great pictures.

Check it out.

Printervention This Friday in Chicago

Printervention: Printing for the Public
EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC ART PROJECT RAISING AWARENESS OF SOCIAL ISSUES OF OUR DAY
CHICAGO TOURISM CENTER GALLERY,
72 E. RANDOLPH ST.
APRIL 16 – MAY 4
Features Workshops and Mobile Silkscreen Printing Cart for Distributing Art on Streets and in Parks
WHO: Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs, Office of Tourism
WHAT: Printervention: Printing for the Public, an exhibition and public art project inspired by cultural programs created through FDR’s New Deal and The Works Progress Administration. Printervention underscores the necessity for public support of artists and raises awareness of the social and political issues of our day. In addition to an exhibition of over 70 posters and prints, Printervention, will feature a mobile silkscreen printing cart for distributing works in the parks and streets of Chicago.
Printervention is a part of Version Festival 2010, an annual arts festival in Chicago that brings together hundreds of artist, musicians and educators from around the world. In addition to the exhibition, Printerventionists will present workshops, demonstrations and collaborations at the Gallery.
Printervention is organized by Emily Clayton, Chris Roberson and Ed Marszewski of the Public Media Institute. For more information. visit www.explorechicago.org or call 312.744.6630.
WHERE: Chicago Tourism Center Gallery, 72 E. Randolph Street
WHEN: April 16 – May 4
Friday, April 16, opening reception, 5-7 pm
April 26 – 30, 1 pm – 4 pm, artist workshops and demonstrations
HOURS: Chicago Tourism Center Gallery hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm;
Friday, 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 9 am -6 pm; and Sunday, 10 am – 6 pm.

Today's Inspiration!

Peter Howell shows how he created the awesome theme song to the 1980's Dr.Who.



It has a great Kraftwork/Vangelis sound to it. Don't you think?

Great Showdowns by Scott Campbell

Scott Campbell has compiled his collection of Great Showdowns on a Tumbler site that he will be updating everyday, so you should check it out because they are great!

Chicago Sign Painter

There is so much wisdom and insight into graphic design and visual communication in this video. It's priceless.

The Curious Cardigans meet Gee. From The Show 'n Tell Show on Vimeo.

Watch now, I say!

Flatstock 24 in Austin at SXSW

It's that time of year again. Flatstock time.

Flatstock 24
Co-presented by the American Poster Institute (API) and SXSW, Flatstock 24 will display the works of more than 100 artists from across North America and the globe. Posters representing decades of styles, colors and techniques will be on display and for sale as well as additional merchandise. Show up early and be ready to be overwhelmed with amazing posters. (You might want to bring some dough since you won't want to leave empty handed!) The exhibition is free and open to the public. Check out this year's exhibiting artists.

Austin Convention Center Level 1, Exhibit Hall 1

Thurs. 3/18
1:00pm - 6:00pm

Fri. 3/19 - Sat. 3/20
10:00am - 6:00pm

The Greatest Moments in Sports, Poster Show

At Gallery 1988 in LA
March 4 - March 26, 2010
Opening Reception: March 4th, 7-10pm

Check out all the great preview images HERE

We've contributed a print as well.

TYPEFORCE

"TYPEFORCE: The Annual Chicago Show of Emerging Typographic Allstars"

Co-Prosperity Sphere
3219 S Morgan St in Bridgeport
Opening: Friday, February 26, 2010 7pm
Runs through: March 14, 2010

Allstars Include:
Jeremiah Chiu, Renata Graw, David Weik, Billy Baumann (that's us at Delicious Design League), Matthew Hoffman, Chris Eichenseer, Chad Kouri, Ryan Thurwell, Luke Williams, Tnop, Andy Luce, John Pobojewski, Darren McPherson, Lora Fosberg, Margo Harrington, Greg Calvert, Aaron Pedersen, Christian Kuras and Duncan Mackenzie , Will Miller, Nick Adam
Brought to you by Public Media Institute and Firebelly Design

Sponsored by AIGA Chicago, Graphic Arts Studio, Unisource Paper & I Shoot Rockstars

Alex Ross Lithograph of Chicago Comic's notorious comic girl statue!

18 x 24 inch - EXCLUSIVE Alex Ross Lithograph of Chicago Comic's notorious comic girl statue! This print was carefully drawn and hand painted by Alex Ross for Chicago Comics. He painted the panels on her EXACTLY as they appear on the physical statue! AMAZING!

FREE show tonight at the Empty Bottle

Chicago Peoples. My new band premieres tonight at the Empty Bottle.
We go on First and it is the Free show! See you there.

The Empty Bottle
MON . 2/15/10 ( 90pm , Free! )

Rabid Rabbit
Reds & Blue
Anatomy of Habit
Let's Pet

It's a lot like the old band but now we have a bit of singing.

The Scale of Everything!

This is cool and informative - two of my favorite things! I'd explain it but you should just go there and see for yourself.
The Scale of Everything!

Jack Kirby design Julius Caesar, 1969

Long Live the King!

Check out these great costume designs by Jack Kirby for the University Theatre Company at Santa Cruz at the newly-built Cowell College of the University of California at Santa Cruz.



See all the designs and read the full story here.

Rethink Scholarship

This is a really cool video from Rethink Communications promoting their grant.
I agree with the message, in most scenarios it's important to think about ideas AND execution at the same time, especially when working with tight deadlines and budgets.
But, get a strong idea going first as a "blue-print" of your message, don't just start wasting your time executing the first concept that pops into your head.

Check it out!

Show n' Tell Show tonight in Chicago.

The poster:


The details:
The Show 'n Tell Show
January 10th, 8pm
Schuba's
3159 N Southport
Chicago, IL
ALWAYS FREE

The Lineup:
Audrey Niffenegger (The Time Traveler's Wife, Her Fearful Symmetry)
Stephen Farrell (VAS, SAIC Visual Communications)
Chris Eichenseer (Someoddpilot)
Joel Anderson (Optimus)
Felt (iO)
and presenting
Sonnenzimmer's Curious Cardigans

The website:
Show n' Tell Show

This may be a few days late but as I've already revealed my "best movie of 2009" I thought I should say the best graphic novel of 2009 has to be......

Darwyn Cooke's adaptation of Richard Stark's, "Parker; the Hunter"

Wow, was this book great. The story was that of a man set on revenge, Parker, the anti-hero but what really sets this book apart is the amazing art and storytelling by Cooke. Even if you are illiterate I suggest you get this book just to look at the images - it's well worth it.

Post Family's Rod, New Website

Very nice looking new site from our friend Rod Hunting of the Post Family so go check it out.