Kevin Tong is an illustrator who has consistently impressed me with each consecutive release. Tomorrow, August 14th, he has his first solo show opening at Phone Booth Gallery in Long Beach, CA. Tong will have several new art prints and t-shirts available for purchase at the show. You can read Kevin Tong’s words about his first solo show here at his blog, and the official press release by Phone Booth Gallery here.

For those of us who can’t make it out, we’ll keep an eye on the artist’s blog for release information on works from the show which can be seen above and below. Make sure to check out the video after the break which shows some behind the scenes footage of Tong working on his creations. You’ll see he combines physical drawing with computer based illustration. Very inspiring! (more…)

Shepard Fairey’s latest print is a callback to his earlier work in graphic style and text-heaviness. This print is being released as a smaller edition of 230, costs $45 and is available today at obeygiant at a random time.

From the artist:
“I’m producing this Obey Megaphone poster primarily to use in outdoor installations, but I decided to release a smaller signed edition after receiving several requests when the image was first seen in my NYC “May Day” mural. Free speech needs to be celebrated and exercised as a cornerstone of true participation in democracy. I think using your voice goes hand in hand with casting your vote. People with the courage to express a view that was unpopular have encouraged others to speak their minds and turned political tides. Don’t underestimate your power to make a difference. Edition of 230.

-Shepard”

View the larger full image below (more…)

Mark Ryden has just published an 11×14″ hardcover book presenting the paintings and drawings from his incredible Snow Yak Show. The exhibition, held in Tokyo last year, featured exquisite snow, fur, and ice-drenched paintings depicting a winter weirdland of yaks, Yetis, nudes, and, er, Abe Lincoln. Also available is a microportfolio of 17 postcards with images from the show.

More images from the book after the jump. (more…)

Accumulonimbus is a short film created by stop motion animating clay on glass. According to director Andy Kennedy, the film is a “meditation on motion and the life cycle of matter.” In it, natural and man-made objects on a spin cycle accumulate, disintegrate, and multiply. Full video after the jump.

Be sure to check out the rubber molds, flash guides, raw footage and diy ceiling camera rig in the behind the scenes material. (more…)

A charming preview to the upcoming Röyksopp album, Senior.

From the creators:
“We had a vision, and in this vision we saw ourselves as a sleeping hobo and an old man respectively. The following is a vivid depiction of some of the events that occurred during an intended stay in Barbieland. And remember, It’s a true story….” (more…)

I recently stumbled upon the work of Caitlin Hackett and was quite impressed. Her style brings to mind that of John Dyer Baizley without the thick linework and Pushead, metal & punk graphic influence. The photo below of the artist working on a drawing shows the scale of at least one of her pieces, and i’d imagine with the amount of detail presented here, most of her works are created at a decent size. Enjoy more images after the break and check out her full portfolio at carbonmade. (more…)

Art student Petra Zlonoga’s first hand-drawn animated film, made at the Academy of fine arts in Zagreb. A very cute way to begin your Sunday. Watch below. (more…)

As mentioned in the previous post, Daniel Danger has some new items available for purchase online. Five new silkscreen prints all $100 or less, and an extremely limited resin figure limited to only 20 pieces. Photos, linkage, pricing and edition information is below.

There are also several older silkscreens from the April 2009 show with Dan McCarthy available at Gallery 1988 which you can see here. Work below is from the current show “They Will Take It Back” (more…)

Daniel Danger has a new show entitled “They Will Take It Back” which opens tonght, August 5th at Gallery 1988 in LosAngeles. Luckily for those of us who cannot make it, you can see a lot of the work from the show online below. The full show preview can be found at the Gallery 1988 website, where you can pick up original works if you have the means.

For those interested in the prints made available from this show soon when information on their release is made public tomorrow.

It is clear that Daniel has perfected his aesthetic and produced an impressive show. Lots of stunning new work after the break (more…)

It is that time of year again for a brand new installment of the “Friends With Knives” stencil group show which will be held at Crewest Gallery in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, August 9th. This year PaperMonster has brought together an impressive lineup of artists including: Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K, Greg Boudreau, HAHA, Joe Iurato, Koleszar, Henry Quiara, Leckomio, Mefee, Nathan Phaneuf, PaperMonster, Peat Wollaeger, Scotch and Shai Dahan. This is a wonderful opportunity to view a huge range of stencil styles and stencil art techniques under one roof. For more info on the Friends With Knives group show visit PaperMonster’s Blog.

Friends With Knives Stencil Group Show
Opening Reception: Saturday August 7th @ 6pm
Crewest Gallery
110 Winston St.
LA, CA 90013
213-627-8272
http://crewest.com

More Work from the show below (more…)