Halloween 2008

Ohhh, how I wish every Halloween could be celebrated PFLA DIY style in undisclosed abandoned buildings throughout NYC. Last years was a real treat, thanks to my good friends Karen(PressJunk) & Jake for putting it all together and everyone who helped fill the space. Enjoy...

Editorial Illustrations - Talk of the Town - 417 Magazine

More from the monthly spot for the Talk of the Town section in 417 Magazine.


August: Painting Hollywood
A local woman’s kid-friendly, non-toxic nail polish (Piggy Paint) gig had her brushing elbows with some Hollywood folks. This article covered one trip out to California, where she painted tiny fingernails at Tori Spelling’s daughter’s birthday party.


September: Top of the Heap
This was covering a local Doubletree Hotel that was chosen among the top 1 percent of hotels in the world in 2009 by Expedia Insiders’ Select. I was told they leave some seriously delicious chocolate chip cookies for their guests which may have influenced the vote.


October: Enlightenment
This was covering a local university who was installing a green friendly solar-powered residence hall.


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Editorial Illustration - St. Louis Magazine: Fall Arts Guide

Illustration done for the Fall Arts Guide in the September issue of St. Louis Magazine.


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September Illustration Art Print Winner Announced

Congratulations to Jennifer (sassypackrat) from Homewood, IL. A signed 5x7 of Unlikely Lovers is on its way from NYC through the snail mail system. All of the current prints available can be eyeballed here. Thanks to everyone who participated and stay tuned for the October winner!

Best,

RTD


Details on how to enter for a chance to get yours below...

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Wanna win some FREE art for you walls? Sign up for the RTD mailing list and be entered that month for a FREE, signed, 5"x7" art print of your choice. You'll also be entered for the grand prize - a full sized 16"x20" limited edition, signed and numbered print that will be given away at the end of the year. I'll even pay for the postage too, so you've got nothing to lose. Sign up HERE.



You can see what prints are currently available HERE.

PREVIOUS WINNERS:

March : Ojay - Tiny Pimp

April : Juana - Gardener On Potato Island

May : Alissa - Poor Little Calamari, Elvina - Robot Pirate, Toby - Unlikely Lovers, and Ann - Tiny Pimp

June : Wendi - Unlikely Lovers, Daniel - A Beacon Of Hope, and Alex - Thirst

July : Giselle - Fly Fishing

August : Amandine - Steve Was Not Double-Jointed, Jeannie - Let the Horns Blow



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seriously addicting...go try it out for yourself: http://sketch.odopod.com/

Where The Wild Things Are : VICE

The Draw Your Own Wild Things hosted by VICE - link

Time Out NY Magazine

Here's the illo that was done for this weeks issue of Time Out NY in the Own This City section. This particular story covers Open House NY, which is a city-wide event that opens the doors of private buildings, institutions, etc. that are usually closed to the public.

The idea was a through-the-keyhole, Alice in Wonderland type of landscape including several of the open house elements within it...Woolworth Building, Grand Masonic Lodge, The Lilac Dances, and the famous little Tom Otterness characters from the 14th St subway all running throughout it.

Check it out on page 35 if you get a copy or you can read the Own This City section here on their website too - http://newyork.timeout.com

Big "thanks" to Allison over at TONY too for bringing me in on this :)


RTD illustration portfolio

August Print Winners Announced

Congratulations to Amandine she is now an official owner of a Steve Was Not Double-Jointed print. Also to Jeannie who chose a Let the Horns Blow print. RTD was a month behind on this one which is why two winners were chosen (we're taxed one winner per month that we're late on the draw here at The Republic of RTD). September winner TBA very soon!

Details on how to enter for a chance to get yours below...

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Wanna win some FREE art for you walls? Sign up for the RTD mailing list and be entered that month for a FREE, signed, 5"x7" art print of your choice. You'll also be entered for the grand prize - a full sized 16"x20" limited edition, signed and numbered print that will be given away at the end of the year. I'll even pay for the postage too, so you've got nothing to lose. Sign up HERE.



You can see what prints are currently available HERE.

PREVIOUS WINNERS:

March : Ojay - Tiny Pimp

April : Juana - Gardener On Potato Island

May : Alissa - Poor Little Calamari, Elvina - Robot Pirate, Toby - Unlikely Lovers, and Ann - Tiny Pimp

June : Wendi - Unlikely Lovers, Daniel - A Beacon Of Hope, and Alex - Thirst

July : Giselle - Fly Fishing

August : Amandine - Steve Was Not Double-Jointed, Jeannie - Let the Horns Blow

Creative Quarterly No. 17 Winners

Client: Time Out Chicago | Limited Edition Prints


Client: Utne Reader | Limited Edition Prints


Client: 417 Magazine


Client: Utne Reader

Got some nice news from the folks over at Creative Quarterly earlier this month. Four of my illustrations will be featured for issue 17! Two in the mag and two on the web. Big thanks to Mike at Time Out Chicago, Stephanie at Utne Reader, and Cassie at 417 Magazine for being such great art directors and giving me the opportunity to do these assignments.

CHILDE poster

Gig poster done for CHILDE...they threw out the phrase "soundtrack to the atom bomb" during the initial brief and this image was what cropped up out of the ol' noggin. Fun guys and solid music, check em out live too if you get the chance - CHILDE.

Nashville Scene

A damaged little girl and the fight over a million-dollar lawsuit. Illo done for the cover of the July 22 Nashville Scene issue. The full story can be read hear - LINK

St. Louis Magazine - August

Illustration done for the August issue of St. Louis Magazine. The article was on couples and computers and how facebook changes face time with our significant others. The full article can be read here: LINK

Renegade Craft Fair Chicago: update

Yes, folks. The Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago is nearly here! Just found out that the brass and reed ensemble Black Bear Combo will be playing both days. PBR, Schlitz, Rogue and our good friends from Time Out Chicago are all sponsors as well. Don't miss out on this fine opportunity to come treat yourself to some great design, dance, and drink from some of RTDs personal aluminum favorites and artists. Looking forward to seeing all of our friends in Chicago! RTD will be set up at space 266 near Hermitage Ave and Division St.

Full details of all the great stuff goin' down can be found over at renegadecraft.com.

Live, Nude Local Government - Utne Reader

This illo was done for the Sept/Oct Utne Reader issue. The article's focus was on Obama’s demands for transparency and accountability within the halls of state and local government. Where elected officials and bureaucrats are scrambling to provide spending data to the federal website recovery.gov. This allows all spending numbers to be viewed online by the public, already resulting in the identification of several inefficiencies that have helped put tax dollars to better use. Read the full article here - LINK

Always a pleasure working with Steph over at Utne!

Where The Wild Things Are - Featurette With Maurice

Where the Wild Things Are Maurice Sendak Featurette


Man, I can't wait to finally see this when it comes out. New youTubage found via Blonderobot and Cakehead.

New full length HD trailer below too!

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE trailer in HD