Quiet Moment by Jeremiah Ketner.
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I purchased this lovely six inch wooden sculpture from Rotofugi Gallery back in the beginning of July. Thanks to Mr. Ketner and Mr. Rotofugi himself, Kirby Kerr, arrangements were made for me to get my hands on anything of my choice. Rather than opting for a painting, I bought this beautiful sculpture as I thought it was a perfect translation of Jeremiah's characters from 2D to 3D. It's as if it jumped right out of one of his paintings! it's absolutely beautiful and serene. I fell for it as soon as I saw it. The plan is to house her in a box frame next to my forthcoming Ketner painting. Until then, she sits happily in my Bertby cabinet amongst the vinyl toys and plush.
What gift from a parent do you remember the most?
Submitted by jorge456.
She was the best gift my parents have ever given me.
I miss her more than words can say.
Taken from Vinyl Pulse -
After her first vinyl toys were released by NTF, Camile Rose Garcia vowed not to make any more vinyl out of concern for the environment. So vinyl is out and plush is in. At SDCC, she showed two new plush toys from PITCO (Prosthetic Industries Toy Company) with the tag line "So much fun, it hurts." There are apparently at least two more designs (trees) in the works. Release date: "soon."
I can't wait!!! Needless to say, my eyes will be glued to the PITCO website.
GARDENfresh brings the East Coast to Chicago with Moving Pictures, an exciting summer exhibit featuring artists Troy Hagenbart and Mike Nordstrom.
Troy Hagenbart’s intimate paintings pursue a strange balance between fact and fiction. Rooted in historical context and inspired by the material world around us, Hagenbart obscures and alters the familiar. Buildings break down into abstract geometry, figures are rendered faceless, and everyday actions become haunting partial narratives. With a heavy hand, Hagenbart lays down misty strokes and chapped textures. Warm mid-tone color sharply contrasts with selective highlights to shift perceptions of foreground and background. His richly layered works blur the recognizable, challenging first impressions of the imagery. Hagenbart’s deceptively simple works raise questions about the illusions of painting versus the reality of our surroundings.
Troy Hagenbart earned an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art in 2007. While in Boston, he participated in several group exhibitions, acted as an assistant to MassArt’s Expression of Hope project, and created art to raise awareness about Gaucher’s disease. Hagenbart currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
Mutating mice, headless guitarists, and shrinking beauties delight the eye in Mike Nordstrom’s multi-media works. Whether illustrated or animated, his characters constantly shift through time, redefining space and creating a competitive dynamic between predator and prey. With surreal storytelling and intricate imagery, Nordstrom forges a link between fine and commercial art; his works are intended for the masses but meticulously rendered. His penchant for detail borders on the obsessive-compulsive – spots and swirls, zig zags and curly cues, fireworks and hundreds of tiny stars carve shape and define shadow. These complex patterns are juxtaposed with spare backgrounds and bold blocks of color to create labor-intensive artwork with the universal appeal of Saturday morning cartoons.
Mike Nordstrom graduated with a 2005 BFA from Rhode Island School of Design. During his Illustration studies, he spent one year refining his style at Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland. Having shown in Edinburgh, Philadelphia, and the Chicago area, Nordstrom has also created animations for Acme Filmworks, Optic Sugar, and Soup 2 Nuts. His recent work includes projects for United Airlines, Discovery Channel, and PBS. A young professional animator for Soup 2 Nuts in Boston, Nordstrom is currently proposing his original programs to Cartoon Network.
This video makes me laugh every single time.
I uploaded this to Flickr and thought I'd share it with those of my Vox friends who are semi-voyeurs like me. I love to see photos of where people live. Their decor and collections reveal part of their personality. My decor is obviously that of colorful cuteness. Japanese pop art is a heavy influence to the kind of art and toys I collect. It makes me smile. Now post a photo of your desk or work space!
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When I said, "My foot is slipping,"
your love, O LORD, supported me.
When anxiety was great within me,
your consolation brought joy to my soul. Psalm 94:18-19
Thank you Lord for giving me strength and reassurance.
I give all that I am to do Your will.
Show me the way.
