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
Ninja November 17th, 2009
Chris Appelhans rarely updates his blog, but when he does, oh my! Check out his fantastic concept art for Wes Anderson’s upcoming movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox! For more concept art, visit Chris’ blog.
Ninja September 15th, 2009
Cory Godbey’s online project, Terrible Yellow Eyes, features artwork inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s classic, Where the Wild Things Are
When
September 19 – October 6, 2009
Opening Reception: September 19, 7PM – 11PM
Where
Gallery Nucleus
210 East Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801 (map)
Extras
+ Several new and original works will be on display
+ Free refreshments served
+ Free giveaways
Contributing Artists
Adam Volker
Alberto Cerriteño
Alina Chau
Ana Galvañ
Anastacia Sholik
Annie Koelle
Anthony Wu
Barnaby Ward
Bill Carman
Brittney Lee
Cedar Leidigh
C. G. Young
Chuck Groenink
Cory Godbey
Dan Matutina
Erin McGuire
Israel Sanchez
Jake Parker
Jason Caffoe
Jayme McGowan
Jeremy Vanhoozer
Joel Furtado
Juan Manuel Pedraza
Kazu Kibuishi
Mike Lee
Nicole Gustafsson
Pascal Campion
Patrick Murphy
Peter de Sève
Rilla Alexander aka RINZEN
Robin Joseph
Rodrigo Avilés
Ruel Pascual
Sarah Caterisano
Sebastien Mesnard
Shanon Bonatakis Thomas Han
Timothy Banks
Ninja July 20th, 2009
Light tests are rarely shown and usually feature assistants posing with calibration charts. Luke Lanter of Capture This wanted to share his goofy, behind-the-scene test shots and started the blog, Light Test.com. Most of the photographs on this site come directly from the photographers.
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Happy Monday & happy snapping,
Ninja
Ninja July 1st, 2009
The human printer is a team of 11 humans who generate unique, CMYK halftone images by hand.
The original matchbook and a work in process.
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
Layers
The human printer accepts image submissions from readers for their prints (afterward, the prints are uploaded to their blog). If you fancy seeing your photo lovingly rendered in halftones, you can contact the human printer here.
Happy hump day,
Ninja
Ninja June 25th, 2009
Illustrator, Cory Godbey started the blog, Terrible Yellow Eyes, in May 2009. It features a wonderful collection of paintings inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are
Here’s a small sampling:
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Ninja May 28th, 2009
Recent Ringling College of Art and Design graduate, Max Marin, shared his thoughts and work with us.
Ninja vs Penguin: Hi Max! Please tell us how you developed an interest in art and when did you started painting?
Max Marin: I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and come from a well brought Colombian family. Since I was very small, my parents have encouraged me to draw. My father was also an artist, and he always said that I had the talent and interest to be more.
I was never much of an outdoor kid when I was younger nor did I have any video games of any sort, so I was inside most of the time. That’s where it started. I would draw along with my younger brother at the kitchen table for what seemed to be hours. Those were good memories. From there on, my parents gave me options to push this “hobby” of mine even more. So at twelve, I took my first oil painting classes at Miami-Dade Community college.
NvP: Do you have a specific process for creating your work?
MM: Well, I might spend days trying to figure out a good idea for the piece and ask some close friends for advice. Once it’s picked out, I start sketching it out on either panel or canvas, most of the time it’s never bigger then 18×24. Once it’s all in there, I second guess myself and revise anything that can be better. And for color, I try to figure it all in my head or sometimes I got to put it in paper, but the third option is always just winging it.
NvP: Your senior thesis (two of six pieces pictured above) showcases vibrant oil paintings featuring dramatic narratives where characters seem torn between the realms of paradise and torment. Could you tell us about the themes and inspiration behind this series?
MM: Ahhh… my “Senior Thesis” that was a special time; it took so much determination and focus to go all the way through. But in the end it was fantastic; the theme was something I have been doing since high school. I’m not a very religious person, but it’s something that has always intrigued me. Dwelling on controversial subjects is who I am. In high school, I loved doing paintings of that sort and it was always encouraged. But then getting into college they strip that from you, and your work becomes a commercial use. My inspiration was to go back as a fine artist and not the commercial illustrator I have become and just explore my interpretation of what happened before man arrived in the picture.
NvP: Who are your favorite working artists/illustrators?
MM: I love Rembrandt, but he is no longer working so I would say without a doubt Ashley Wood and Phil Hale. I love their looseness, style, color, compositions, and I hope to be able to paint like them one day and even meet them.
NvP: Is there anyone you would really like to collaborate and work with?
MM: Definitely some of my old friends from college would be pretty cool like John Suarez or even Charles Chassion. But if not them, Ashley Wood would be my number one choice. I even emailed him if I could be his apprentice, but I guess he was too busy… lol.
NvP: Apart from illustration, what are your other interests?
MM: I always said, if I could be a famous illustrator or famous soccer player… soccer would win. It’s a passion that never dies; I love watching it and love playing it!
NvP: And lastly, do you have any advice you’d like to share with our readers?
MM: Art is very competitive and it’s something that you should never quit on, take advantage while you are still young and just having fun. Enjoy the simple things and don’t make money an issue until you grow up. Art is fun. If you are willing to commit, sacrifice, and enjoy being alone in your studio for hours at a time, you can go very far in this industry.
Thanks for sharing Max!
Related links
+ Visit Max Marin’s blog
+ Contact/hire Max Marin
Ninja May 13th, 2009
For Print Only is the new blog from Under Consideration! Not only does it showcase compelling printed projects, it also serves as a valuable resource by sharing the production details (specs, quantity, cost, printing method, and process).
Ninja April 29th, 2009
My heart is all a flutter over Gabriel Moreno’s More than Illustration solo show. Oh, what sensual lines!
Related link
+ Visit Gabriel Moreno’s blog
Purchasing link
+ Get original art and prints from Gabriel Moreno’s online shop
Ninja April 28th, 2009
The Type Nesting Tumblr blog hosts photographs of feathery friends making their nests in the bowls and counters of old signs and begs the question, “Do birds have a favorite font?”
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