UP THERE is a new documentary featuring the dying craft of hand-painted advertising in New York. This is a beautifully-shot doc that features a unique profession that most probably don’t think about too often. You can learn more at the film’s website.

Thanks again to Tanner Woodford for another quality contribution.

It’s like a concert tour but with sketchbooks.

We’re not even halfway through 2010, but you might want to start thinking about 2011 a bit. At least, if you are interested in participating in The Sketchbook Project, 2011.

Organized by Art House Co-op, a group that seeks to create large art projects that tie hundreds to thousands of artists together, the newest incarnation of their Sketchbook Project for 2011 is possibly the most ambitious attempt yet. Unlike other sketchbook sharing and interactive projects, this one gives each artist their own book to work with, rather than depending on artists to share and ship books among themselves.

Which, honestly? Is probably a good thing. Each person is responsible for their own destiny and whatnot. It’s pretty sensible. (more…)

Ben Tour is a painter / illustrator from Vancouver who creates interesting portraits with a watercolors, using a very messy and drippy aesthetic. His portfolio is a bit cumbersome to navigate through but it is worth checking out. It appears that Tour has two silkscreen prints available at Black Market Editions (Kinsey’s people).The News section of Tour’s website acts as a blog and has a lot of neat updates about his latest work. (more…)

You may not be a YO YO Master, but this is one yo yo that you don’t want to play with. Steve Brown Gallery has been releasing laser-etched wooden yoyos and their latest by Chris Ryniak is exceptionally cool. The cost is only $15 each with a limit of two per customer. Only 45 pieces were made so this is an extremely affordable limited item. One side features the artwork seen above, while the other side is engraved with the artist’s signature and the Steve Brown Gallery logo. You can visit the Steve Brown Gallery website on May 13th to pick one up.

We don’t write about too much music but this fantastic music video just came into the contribution box courtesy of Tanner Woodford. Francis and the Lights created this video in one take by strategically turning lights on and off to create live edits. The band has been touring with Drake and their latest album is really worth checking out if you dig the video above! You can also stream the band’s latest cd for free at their website.

We’d like to introduce our newest sponsor Tone Ink. Tone Ink is a graphic design / silkscreen studio that creates some really nifty gigposters and art prints. Their brand new website has a nice selection of affordable goods available. Be sure to check them out and get on their mailing list for updates! Thanks Tone Ink for supporting FlightPattern!

If you would like to join Tone Ink in support of this website, check out how to advertise with us here.

Kenn Twofour dropped by and left this coolness for us in the Contribute Box. “Disaster Planning” is a three man show featuring art by Kenn, Stenvik Mostrom, and Steven Dixey. The show runs through the end of May at Youngblood Gallery in Atlanta Georgia. You can see previews of Kenn’s work in the videos after the break and at Kenn’s Flickr Page. Be sure to check out the second video to see a really cool piece with moving parts! (more…)

Another gem from the Contribute Box!

Craze One is the illustration / design portfolio of Adam White, a talented creative from Lincoln, Nebraska. He has a nice portfolio of work seen here and currently has a new art print available for purchase. This print was printed by Eric Nyffeler of Doe-Eyed (who we featured a while back). The print is an 18″x24″ 3-color silkscreen on 100lb paper in an edition of only 100. The best thing is this print only costs $25. Get yourself one at Craze One.

View the full print image at a large size after the break (more…)

To browse the book using the flash app above, click the arrows to either side to flip pages, click the book to go fullscreen.

Behold Rock Paper Show: Flatstock Volume 1, the physical documentation of Flatstock, the gigposter show that is held worldwide at various music festivals. Volume One represents Flatstock 1-20 with introductions and various articles written by artists represented in the book. Rock Paper Show is a 312 page hardcover book featuring 566 color images of poster designs by some of the greatest artists working today. You can currently PREORDER the book in the standard hardcover version, or the deluxe version which comes with a BUNCH of extra goodies to justify the price. The site claims preorders will be shipping early May, which is right around now.

You can get a lot more information about this release at the Rock Paper Show’s official website.

Thanks to Strawberryluna for submitting this to us! More about the book after the break (more…)

Anthony from Snowblinded just tipped us about his newest print release. “Kickflip” is a 24″ x 18″ screen print in an edition of 57 on 100lb stock. The design seems to have 4 colors utilizing a split fountain / rainbow roll (not sushi-related unfortunately, but cool nonetheless!). The price for this gem is $40 plus shipping. You can pick one up at Snowblinded. While you’re there, check out the rest of the truly fantastic art prints available for purchase.