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Gallery Nucleus: Illustrated Type

Ninja May 13th, 2011

What do you get when over 30 illustrators, graphic designers, and artists come together to interpret the alphabet? A lovely collection of whimsical, innovative typography! The work on display includes inked, paper-cut, and hand embroidered type.

Gallery Nucleus’ Illustrated Type exhibition features work from Ed Fella, Sean Chao, Studio On Fire, Jessica Hische, John Hendrix, Brendan Monroe, Josh Cochran, Kevin Chan, Julene Harrison, Kristina Collantes, Patrick Hruby, Peter Vattanatham, Fiel Valdez, Jared Andrew Schorr, Takashi Iwasaki,Yellena James, and many more.

What
Illustrated Type Exhibition

When
May 14–June 6, 2011
Opening Reception: May 14, 7–11 pm

Where
210 East Main St.
Alhambra CA 91801

Here’s a sneak peak:

Sean Chao

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David Choe and James Jean: LA Secret Studio

Ninja November 2nd, 2010

Here’s a little, mini-documentary shot by willie-T about artists, David Choe and James Jean for their “LA Secret Studio” show in Shibuya.

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New York Wedding illustrations

Ninja April 10th, 2010

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The new issue of New York Magazine Weddings is now on the stands,  and 4 of my hair illustrations are on page 38!

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Animator: Rodolphe Guenoden

Ninja April 10th, 2010

Rodolphe Guenoden (aka Rod Guen) is an animator, comic artist, storyboard artist, and fight choreographer. He has worked on Kung Fu Panda, Over the Hedge, Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, Madagascar, and Flight. His figures are fun and athletic — he really understands how the human body works and draws it effortlessly.

Not only is he one of the humblest and friendliest artists I’ve ever met, he can draw circles around just about anybody.

– Kazu Kibuishi

Here is a small sampling of Rodolphe’s sketches. He has plenty more on his website!

Rodolphe Guenoden_Boots

Rodolphe Guenoden_Bored

Rodolphe Guenoden_Karate

Rodolphe Guenoden_kitty

Rodolphe Guenoden_Splash

Rodolphe Guenoden_Harley

Rodolphe Guenoden_Harvey Dent

Rodolphe Guenoden_Spiderman Kiss

Rodolphe Guenoden_Spiderman

Related links
+ Rod Guen’s online gallery
+ Rod Guen’s blog

Purchasing links
+ Flight, Volume Two
+ Flight Volume Six

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Banksy film: Exit Through the Gift Shop

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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David B. Smith Gallery: Group Exhibition Part 1

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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Illustrator: Laura West

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!

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Laura West_Expression Portrait

Laura West_House

Laura West_Zoo

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

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See you next year!

Ninja December 14th, 2009

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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