Ninja vs Penguin

Ninja February 9th, 2010

Hello to our dear friends at NvP! Unfortunately, Penguin and I have been über-busy and have not been able to post as of late. Penguin’s been working on some spots and a documentary. While I’ve moved twice in the past month and already have had my new apartment flooded twice since I’ve arrived! Oh, my precious art supplies (those illustration boards didn’t stand a chance).

Thanks for your patience as we get our stuff sorted out. In the meantime, feel free to browse the archives and enjoy our past posts.

Much love,
Ninja

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Ninja January 25th, 2010

French shop keeper turned documentary maker, Thierry Guetta (who goes under the moniker Mr. Brainwash) tells his tale of his search for famed street artist Banksy. Shepard Fairey, Mr. A (Andre), and Space Invaders aid in his quest and make appearances in the film.

It’s the story of how one man set out to film the un-filmable. And failed.
– Banksy

Here’s the trailer.

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Ninja January 22nd, 2010

Austin-based photographer Adam Voorhes shot a series of exploded objects and shows us a dissected, anatomical view of an Etch-A-Sketch, bullfrog, rotary phone, and handgun.

Related link
+ Adam Voorhes’ photo blog

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Ninja January 21st, 2010

I <3 Laurent Clermont’s cute story of a lonely, wandering heart-shaped creature.

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Ninja January 20th, 2010

Oh my, the David B. Smith Gallery is starting off the new year with its arresting Group Exhibition, Part 1 (Part 2 opens February 19). Part 1 showcases the talent of Ricky Allman, Emil Alzamora, Gregory Euclide, Lori Field, Kristen Schiele, Mike Stilkey, Jason Thielke, and newcomers Christina Empedocles and Regan Rosburg.

When
January 15 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 pm
Show runs through February 13, 2010

Where
1543 A Wazee Street
Denver, CO 80202

Preview

A Murder of 13, 2010
by Christina Empedocles
Wax pencil on paper
18″ x 22″

Mother and Child #3, 2009
by Emil Alzamora
Ceramic, one of a kind
36″ x 20″ x 12″

I flattened whatever pushing made the valley tremble, 2009
by Gregory Euclide
Acrylic, buckthorn root, cigrette butts, found foam, goldenrod, grass, lichen, moss, mushroom, mylar, netting, paper, pencil, photo transfer, pine needle, polyurethane foam, sponge, sumac, wood
29″ x 23″ x 3″

Rosburg’s three-dimensional, Braille paintings:

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Ninja January 19th, 2010

When we arrived in California, it was a warm 72 degrees, and we were all smiles. We left snow and ice on the east coast, so the constant sunshine and warm weather in January was surprising and welcomed. Every once in a while, I would find myself daydreaming about the falling snowflakes and making snowmen (before recalling bad memories of digging my car out from under 2 feet of snow).

For now, I’m satisfied to watch the snow and great storytelling through director Rodrigo Blaas’ first animated short film, Alma.

Credits
Written and Directed by: Rodrigo Blaas
Produced by: Cecile Hokes
Music: Mastretta
Art Director: Alfonso Blaas
Lighting Supervisor: Jonatan Catalán
Character Technical Supervisor: Jaime Maestro
Character Design: Bolhem Bouchiba, Carlos Grangel, Sergio Pablos, Santi Agustí
Animation: Daniel Peixe, ManueBover, Remi Hueso
Sound Design: Tom Myers and David Hughes
Post Production Coordinator: David Heras
Special Thanks: Keytoon, Next Limit, UserT38
Full credits: almashortfilm.com

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Ninja January 18th, 2010

My Art Center comrade, Laura West, has started a spiffy new blog featuring her 5th term illustration work. Definitely worth checking out!

A big, warm welcome to the blogging world, Laura! I can’t wait to see more of your updates. ^_^

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Ninja January 17th, 2010

Chris knows how much I like ninjas AND love stories, so he sent over Daniel Klug’s fun animated short film, Les Dangereux. Enjoy!

A vacationing ninja finds true love, but it’s much more than he expected.

Credits
Story, Development, Animation, Shading, Lighting, Compositing, Modeling, and Direction: Daniel Klug
Environment Artist: Vicki Shively
Additional Props: Brett Stuart
Music performance: Alexa Sage
Music Editing: Marc Jackson of Moonlab Studios
Sound Effects: David Guerrero
Character Rigs: AnimationMentor.com

Programs: Maya 2009, MentalRay, and AfterEffects
Total time to completion: 9 months

Thanks, Chris!

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Ninja January 17th, 2010

Magnificent sunsets, friendly people, and In-N-Out Burger. Just when I can’t seem to believe how wonderful California is, things just keep getting better…

We’re engaged!!

Last weekend, Penguin got down on one knee and proposed to me at the Getty sculpture garden. I love him so much, and I can’t even fully express how happy and excited I am!!!

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Ninja December 14th, 2009

My Christmas gift came early this year — I’ve been accepted into Art Center College of Design’s illustration program! And I cannot stop grinning. ^______________________^

I gave my two weeks notice today, and I still have a lot of loose ends to tidy up at work before I can get to packing for my cross-country move. So I will take a pause in blogging on NvP and continue back in the new year on January 17, 2010.

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones and much thanks for your friendship, kind comments, love, and support!

Hugs and peace,
Ninja

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