11.21.08
Ian Coyle and the MCA Denver will be hosting Applied Ideas: Talks on Design - Volume 3 this evening. The event begins and 7:30. This evenings speakers include Rick Griffith (MATTER), Chris Cox (Changethethought), Aaron Ray (Legwork Studio), and Ian Coyle (Superheroes, Inc.). Should be a fun and intriguing discussion.
Tags: aaron ray, Applied Ideas, christopher cox, ian coyle, mca denver, Rick Griffith
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11.20.08
Kristian showed up at our studio today armed with a new piece. He’d been working on it for Square Footage at the Plastic Chapel, but wasn’t able to complete it in time for the show. He decided our pristine white walls needed some love. It’s rad - and gross - and so glorious.. We love it.
Tags: cypher13, kristian kluver, Square Footage
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11.20.08
For those of you who have not been to the Paper Critters site yet, take a look… it is pretty cool. With Paper Critters, you can design your own paper toy online; then view it as a 3D rendered toy. If you’d like, you can print it out and put it together. You can even upload photos to completely customize your paper toy.
Tags: Paper Critters, Toys
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11.20.08
We got a little carried away making sure our new off site backup drive would fit in a fancy Pelican 1400 case. It fits…
Category: Misc.
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11.19.08
We were recently pulled in to create a limited edition 5-color screen printed artist series poster for YMSB’s Cabin Fever Tour. We figured we’d bring ‘em some vector-heavy characters to shake things up in Bluegrass land. They went with the version on the right. It ended up a 4-color job. We’ll see how it goes over.
Tags: cypher13, YMSB, Yonder Mountain String Band
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11.19.08
I stumbled upon this gem of a site recently, and although the name kinda makes me cringe, this guy has crazy skills. But what struck me most was not the subject matter or the flawless techniques, it was the depth. That this guy Draws and paints, sculpts AND has a firm grip on some software…plus makes some custom vinyl! Jason Freeny, AKA Moist Production…check it yourself.
Tags: Anatomy, illustration, Jason Freeny, Moist Production
Category: Art
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11.18.08
Our pal Mauel Bello, dropped in on the ever illusive FAILE for fecalface.com. After being blindfolded by the two the Patricks Manny was escorted to their studios of undisclosed locations and had a chance to inspect their latest work for their upcoming show in London. Mind-blowing to say the least. All paint - no paste.
Get the whole scoop on Manny’s FAILE studio visit HERE!!!
See flicks of the show HERE!!!
Tags: faile, Fecalface, manuel bello, studio visit
Category: Art
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11.17.08
For those of you not familiar with Kristian Kluver, and that’s a great many - he’s quite brilliant, exceptionally talented, and one of my favorite artist/designer/fabricators. Kluver gingerly navigates between the 2-d graphic and 3-d physical realm - a place most aren’t entirely comfortable. After a recent hard-drive failure, and some file reshuffling I stumbled upon some old Kluver imagery, nestled down deep inside the guts of HAL (our central server). The images included form the foundation for a body of work Kluver aptly titled FUCKFACE. I could go into detailed explanation of how the images were created, and where their roots lie, but that’s insider-only shit. These images did leave the digital world in a couple of applications. Unfortunately, the only complete set was discarded some time ago… by me (whole ‘nother tale). Regardless, this little post is my homeage to the gritty-mean imagery that is FUCKFACE. Enjoy, and then be honest with yourself and pick your favorite. Come on. Their’s one in there for everyone.
Tags: FUCKFACE, kristian kluver, rocket fly
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11.17.08
News from Tokyo of a couple no-logo McDonald’s opening up early this month. No clowns, no golden arches, no…anything, just a black storefront with red trim and a burger in the window. The menu’s exactly two items long: quarter-pounder and double quarter-pounder. Check the new website here.
Tags: Design, McDonald's, tokyo, unbranded
Category: Art
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11.15.08
I just got my hands on the new book Bastardised this week and it’s fantastic. The book by Bunch features reworked versions of the Bunch identity from a variety of contributors. If you get the chance, be sure to flip to page 127 and take a gander at my little gem!
Tags: bastardised, bunch, designisfine
Category: Design
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Applied Ideas Volume 3:
Join Ian Coyle and friends this Friday (Nov 21) 7:30 pm at the MCA Denver for the latest round of Applied Ideas: Talks on Design.
Speakers include: Rick Griffith (MATTER), Chris Cox (Changethethought), Aaron Ray (Legwork Studio), and
Ian Coyle (Superheroes, Inc.)
Aesthetic Apparatus is throwing a studio warming party this Saturday, 15th in MPLS. It should be a blast meeting new peeps, drinking dranks, and eating some food. Plus they are going to have a pony!! More info here.
Edifice Gallery presents Nocturnal Mockery 8 goes down this weekend, November 14th-16th at the Fillmore Crossing at 3125 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs. Works from over 70 artists will be on display w/ all sorts of special musical guests. Check it out.
Matt Moore aka MWM Graphics is showing some new works at the Threadless Gallery in Chicago. The show opens this Friday and runs through December 3rd.
Square Footage is a group show open to all artists in all mediums. All work must be exactly 1 sq. ft. The show goes down this Saturday, Nove 8th from 7-11pm at The Plastic Chapel. Be there.
Andy Rementer’s Freakopolis is opening this Saturday Nov. 8th at Open Space Beacon, the latest venture from ex-Denverites Kalene Rivers and Daniel Weise.
Ah yes, the delicious sounds of Super Mario World for all to hear!
“The complete soundtrack to Super Mario World, covered by one man using dozens of instruments. Roughly in game order, faithful to the originals, with some bizarre artistic license thrown around. A private hobby made public.”
Lifter Baron breaks down (from afar) a bit of the creative scene in Denver. He’s seein’ some shiny shit ahead… Read up over at Because We Like To. And remember, Lifter’s always watching you.
Bunch is launching their new book Bastardised! Filled with submissions from designers taking their existing logo and remixing/creating their own visual reaction to their logo. Learn more at Made in Bunch and see if you can spot me in the list. And if your in London, Zagreb, or Singapore definitely swing by the launch parties and get first dibs on the book.
London:
31st Oct, 6:30-9:30pm
Maverick Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DP
london@bunchdesign.com
Zagreb:
11th Nov 2008, 8-10pm
Galerija Karas, Praska 4
10 000 Zagreb
zagreb@bunchdesign.com
Singapore: TBA
YWFT is celebrating their new site and 6th anniversary on Saturday, Nov 8th at Clubhouse Jager. Music, dranks, and free giveaways!
come make magnets with the magnet mafia and aiga tonight!! 1330 27th street… 7-10 pm. $5 at the door. learn to stencil, wheatpaste, collage, and other stuff. see you there!
Check out the feature on our man Mike Graves over at Denver Syntax.
Halloween Party at INDYINK - costumes recommended, pumpkin carving contest, candy - and BEER. Yes, tasty BEER.
The Rake interviews Jamey Erickson of Sevnthsin.
A City Renewal Project. Opens November 7, 2008 in Toronto, Canada. This is a collaborative street art installation between Specter and Fauxreel, recreating a decayed neighborhood inside a 4000 sq/ft warehouse space. More info at City Renewal Project
Dan Funderburgh has teamed up with the masterminds at Animal New York and Geekhouse Bikes to create artwork for a Barack track bike. The frame is hand built and the patterns are sublimated onto the frame. The bike is for up on auction on ebay, with all proceeds going to the Obama campaign. Bid on it now. More photos here.
Wes Winship of Burlesque does Obama. Poster will be available soon at Upper Playground, adding to their growing collection of Obamanalia. Keep your eyes peeled for it’s drop. Nice work Wes!
Artism-Art for Autism, is a book aimed to raise money for The National Autistic Society. Artism is currently seeking submissions until Oct 30th. More info here.
COPE2 @ Broken Bread Arts
October 3rd, 2008
Broken Bread Arts is breaking ground by introducing the legendary Bronx bomber and original subway graffiti art artist COPE2 for his first appearance in the Mile High City. COPE2 brings with him new work and creative pieces inspired by the graffiti art which has brought him international acclaim.
Crappy live pig art... WHY?!
SOPHIE HENSON....
Toshiba Timecapsule Ad! See behind the scenes here.
OrangeMochaFrapachino
Kid Onion by Easy Hey
JUST FOR THE LADIES...
Felt Beard!!! by I Made You a Beard
Everyone should know about NOFERIN
Buck: NY/LA Short Films
I just like the site. Noncollective
AMAZING! WORST TATTOOS EVER!!!!!
Great Interview w/ Lefavor on ObamaArtReport
cypher13.com - FEATURED!!!
