Fingerprint

I've been reading a lot of buzz about this book around the internet from other illustrators and designers.  Considering that many books available deal almost entirely with traditional hand methods, a book of case studies like this is pretty awesome. I'm excited about the idea of not handing ourselves wholly to digital art. 

It's probably the number one book I'd buy with my xmas money... when i get some. In the meantime, I'm gonna figure out how to make my local library order a copy.

Happy holidays everyone! And with the new year coming fast, remember:

M. Dick at Large

At some point I did an English degree. Moby Dick was one of those books I read, but not for class. I still love it. It's really one of those books everyone should read. I particularly enjoy the vignette about Ishmael tattooing the dimensions of the whale on his body. It sounds like probably the awesomest tattoo ever. Well, in that palimpsestic vein, Matt Kish has being doing one drawing for each page of Moby Dick. He's well on his way, but it's a big book so there's lots more to come. You can see how much he's done at his site.

Zak Smith did a similar thing with Gravity's Rainbow. So, as a book nerd, I'm pretty happy.

Get Stuffed this Holidays

I ran into the B.E. Stuffies crew manning a table at London's Covent Garden Market. If you need any sort of adorable hand stuffed beast or homunculus human they will be there Sunday Dec. 12 during the market's regular hours. You can also take a look at their Etsy store.

There is something awesome and unsettling about this guy. Seriously, perfect for that little someone who needs their imagination tweaked.

Flying People with Splotches

A sample from the work of Mel Kabel. I am super jealous of people who do watercolours well and who use the media to expressive ends. Mel perfectly evokes a sense of dreaminess. The blending of colours and natural unpredictable nature of liquid has such an organic incidental quality. Another favourite example of mine are Graham Roumieu's Bigfoot books.

New Website!

Winged Beast Outfitters has just unveiled its new website. You can see it here. It has everything you need to learn about the WBO. New features include and convenient shopping page and a services page. The Winged Beast is an economic force! And just in time for the holidays, too!

Cheers!

Christmas Markets are coming!

Look out for up coming Christmas events! The Winged Beast will be bringing the swank, awesome screen printed clothing just in time to help out a mythic Santa!

Christmas Makers Market
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10:00am - 3:00pm
indoors at historic Christ's Church Cathedral
252 James St. N.
Hamilton, ON
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Made in Windsor
Sunday, December 7, 2008
10-5pm
Nancy Johns Gallery(and Vince Franzoi's gallery across the street)
4755 Wyandotte Street East
Windsor, Ontario

Point by Points Northward Again

Hello,
After some successful shilling in Windsor and Toronto, I'm currently working on a wicked run of clothes and more to take to sunny summery Steeltown. That's right Hamilton on July 19th at the welcoming and generous Makers Market! You'll be able to find me under a tent at Christ’s Church Cathedral (252 James St. N.). I'm excited.

Here's what the Makers Market has to say for themselves:

Downtown Hamilton’s only outdoor market returns for another season in 2008. The Makers’ Market brings life, activity and renewed hope that a community can be revived through social interaction, creative thinking and a distinctly local focus.

Makers of all kinds come together this Summer and Fall to Cultureful James North and King East’s International Village to show just how great local economy, creativity and food can be!

Launched in June 2007, the Makers’ Market turned an underused public space in front of historic Christ’s Church Cathedral on James Street North into a bustling and enhanced community hub. A collaborative effort organized and run by members of Christ’s Church Cathedral and the James North arts community, the Makers’ Market gives the surrounding downtown neighbourhood and all of Hamilton the opportunity to experience local culture at its best. Explore our eclectic outdoor market to find organic farm-fresh foods, unique art and handmade items from local artists, vintage and gently-used treasures and even get your bike tuned-up by one of our friendly volunteers. The Makers’ Market is all about interacting with your neighbours, running into old friends, meeting new friends and supporting local makers of all kinds in a fun and friendly urban setting.
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2008 Makers' Market Season

James North • Courtyard of Christ’s Church Cathedral (252 James St. N.)
Saturdays - May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, October 18 • 10am - 3pm

New second location!
International Village • Ferguson Station Pavillion (corner of King St. E. & Ferguson)
Saturdays - June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4 • 10am - 3pm


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