Tristan Eaton Launches Comprehensive Generative Art Collection entitled G.E.M.M.A.

Los Angeles, CA (January 4, 2022) - With his entry into the metaverse, Tristan Eaton has once again proven his artistic prowess, dedication to his craft, and sheer business sensibilities. While many dove headfirst into the world of NFTs space during the initial wave, producing content based on volume, Eaton waited until he had crafted truly unique ways to contribute to the digital art space. As a highly respected multi-disciplinary artist perhaps best known for his murals around the world, it made perfect sense that Eaton would take his work into the metaverse, but as a true innovator, Eaton prioritized revolutionizing the space, and has continued to do so with each drop.

LA Art Show Returns to LA Convention Center

 

The LA Art Show is just three weeks away! We look forward to welcoming you back when the LA Art Show returns to the LA Convention Center South Hall, January 19 to 23, 2022. We hope you’ll join us for the next exciting edition of captivating art from all around the globe!

With a focus on presenting engaging state of the art themes and the next edition of the compelling DIVERSEartLA program – exploring the nexus of art and the environment – the LA Art Show is gearing up for a spectacular launch of the 2022 Los Angeles art season while observing COVID protocols to keep everyone safe.

The first live show to showcase the NFT craze, the LA Art Show will once again present more eye-catching new media, digital and cutting-edge art trends. As the world adapts to the pandemic, the LA Art Show is gradually rebuilding its customary international roster of exhibitors, welcoming new and returning galleries from around the world. 

Don’t miss it! See below for ticket information:

 Purchase your tickets HERE!

Stone Sculptor Completes Year-Long Project of Glowing TRON Identity Disc: Sculpture For Sale Through Auction With Proceeds Going to code.org

 

LIVINGSTON, NJ (July 2021) – Taking Disney’s TRON fandom to a whole new level, New Jersey artist Dan Saland announces the release of a hand-carved replica of the identity disc from the 1982 classic film. The one-of-a-kind sculpture is available for sale, via www.ebay.com/itm/313595711921, beginning on July 9: the 39^th Anniversary of the movie’s release. Proceeds from the sale will go to code.org, a nonprofit organization focused on increasing the participation in Computer Science by young women and students from other underrepresented groups.

 

TRON (1982) is a sci-fi action-adventure film about a rebel video game programmer (Jeff Bridges), who gets transported into a computer software world, where programs interact like people and circuits are like freeways, and losing a game can result in “deresolution.” The identity disc is the most critical piece of the equipment for programs on the GRID. It records everything a program does and its rings glow when in use. Saland’s sculpture, End of Line, is modeled after TRON’s disc. It holds information that will free the system from Master Control’s tyrannical rule and order. End of Linesits atop a custom-built, light-up base. It weighs approx. 40lbs and measures 16”x14”x14”. 

 

“I grew up on TRON and simply love the franchise,” stated Saland about this recent project. “I shared the experience with my son during those long, stay-at home, early days of the pandemic. We binge-watched the movies and the animated series on Disney+. Not only did my reacquaintance with the stories inspire the sculpture, but it also influenced my son’s interest in digital design and coding. This sculpture is sure to be a prized possession for any TRON fan out there. Also, we are supporting a great charity by helping educate tomorrow’s computer scientists.”   

 

To create the sculpture, Saland began the process in August of 2019, with a chunk of white, translucent, Italian alabaster. As if powered by the GRID itself, the rings he sculpted radiate from carefully inlaid, glow-in-the-dark, epoxy resin. End of Line symbolizes the moment when reality meets the GRID: a central concept within the film. Using nothing more than a few references from the movie, a vision for the piece, many different hand tools (e.g. hammers, chisels, rasps...) and bona fide imagination, Saland was able to create a genuine piece of art that, according to him, “is one of [his] most creative sculptures as of yet.”

 

Dan Saland is an award-winning stone sculptor and licensed clinical psychologist. What began as a mere hobby ten years ago quickly escalated into his work being featured in exhibitions and festivals, including the 2021 Rockland Arts Festival (for his sculptured piece called the Silverback Gorilla) and the 2019 Gaelen Gallery (for his sculptured piece called Big Red), where he won the Best in Sculpture Award.

 

To place a bid at the auction, please visit: www.ebay.com/itm/313595711921

Great Twins launches Merlion Collectible Figure on Kickstarter

Great Twins has 12 days left on Kickstarter as of this posting to get enough funding for their Merlion Collectible Mini Figure Blind Box Series 1. Each figure stands 2-inches tall. Series 1 features 24 international artists/designers. They also have an 8-inch Red Collectible Version as one of the pledges. For more information and to see bigger pictures of the figures go HERE.

"For the Love" A3 Riso Prints by LUNARTIK

Artist LUNARTIK has just released "For the Love" A3 Riso Prints in their online store HERE for £25. 

DesignerCon 2018 Recap!

DesignerCon has come and gone. Still trying to figure out the best way to sum up this year's DCon besides HUGE lol. As you all know DesignerCon moved from Pasadena to Anaheim this year and the venue which is the Anaheim Convention Center made it possible to expand DesignerCon greatly. A lot of artists and companies that were not able to secure a booth in previous years were able to get one this year. DCon was HUGE this year. There was a lot of space between aisles which also meant a lot of space between the rows of exhibitors. It also meant you can look at both sides of the aisle to view the booth's items and so you have more walking to do lol. Planning which booth to hit up this year was very important as the one problem was there was no aisle numbers or booth numbers so sometimes looking for a certain booth you can get lost and end up somewhere else.

This year they had a few mini art shows within the show. They had a huge dinosaur and Jurassic Park vehicles as part of their Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Art Show. There was also the Shard Dunny 2 Show which featured custom Shard Dunnys from various artists. There was a lot of things going on within the show. Different artists and companies released exclusive items at certain times each day etc... You really had to be selective as artists and companies are very spread out.

Saturday Morning by Funko was pretty busy starting on VIP night. They sold FunkO's Cereal, Cereal Bowls and T-Shirts. Wasn't sure how it was going to pan out but they had a corner spot and a big area to hold their line. Great booth display and Mike Becker was there throughout the show. You could get his autograph or picture taken. They also had cereal taste testing area.

There were a lot of artists and companies that came out from other countries such as Japan etc... Long lines were formed for companies like Refreshment Toy, RealxHead, Goccodo, Skulltoys, Punk Drunkers etc... each day. Other companies and artists that were back this year was Paul Kaiju, MVH, Splurrt, The Sour Lemon, Clutter, Rampage Toys, Touma, Kidrobot, Super7, Unbox Industries, 1000Toys, Lulubell Toys, Bwana Spoons, Gargamel, Cometdebris, Max Toy Co and many many more.

This year we took a lot of pictures. Normally we use both the iPhone and an actual camera lol but one of our photographers injured their hand prior to DCon which meant holding the camera to take pics was painful and uncomfortable. On the other hand, our handy dandy iPhones which are lightweight came to the rescue and we have about 1800 pictures or so to show you. Here's our link to our DCon 2018 Photo Album. There's definitely too many pictures to post here and since we have less time than usual, we didn't have time to watermark them which is also why we aren't posting them here. One thing we do ask is that if you want a picture to post or re-post elsewhere to contact us for permission or credit us when using them.

We left DCon pretty much poorer than when we arrived. There was so many awesome art and collectibles for sale that whatever we thought was enough $$ to spend this year was clearly not enough. Wanted so many more things but had to pick and choose. It sucks from a collectors standpoint for sure but when you have so many artists and companies bringing so much awesomeness all in one place you need to save as much money as you can. For those planning to attend to DCon next year. Plan ahead and save a lot of money. You're gonna need it.

To sum it all up, DCon was awesome this year! There were some things that they could improve on but overall we didn't encounter any major problems. Looking forward to next year! Enjoy the pictures!

Meet LEGENDARY Artist and Toy Designer Camilla d'Errico at DesignerCon

Comic Artist & Creator, Camilla d’Errico, to Unveil Exclusive Three-Dimensional Toys, Cover Work, Adult Coloring Book, and More at DesignerCon 2018 in Anaheim

Pop Surrealist Painter, Comic Artist to Showcase 30 one-of-kind, Original Three-Dimensional toys Recreating Portraits of her Famous Girls as toy Figurines

Pop surrealist painter, comic artist, and author Camilla d'Errico brings unique custom vinyl statuettes and more to DesignerCon 2018, with several opportunities for the public to see her latest work and to speak with her.

Superplastic's JANKY Art Toys Kickstarter is LIVE!

Superplastic just launched their JANKY Limited Edition Art Toys on Kickstarter. Superplastic is a new company founded by Paul Budnitz (founder of Kidrobot) and artist Huck Gee. They have already surpassed their goal. There are many artists who have contributed to the first series. Lots of different pledge rewards as well as add-ons. They have blind box figures which stand about 3" tall, an 8" SuperJanky and a 9" Maximillian Ca$h vinyl figure. Also if you have the space and money, you can also get a 4-Foot Tall JANKY. GO HERE and check out all the rewards as well as the designs from many artists.

SIDESHOW ARTIST ALFRED PAREDES SCULPTS LIVE THIS WEEK!

On this week's SIDESHOW LIVE (August 30th - 11 am PT), Sideshow concept artist & sculptor Alfred Paredes will be joining us in the studio to speed sculpt LIVE!

JIM MAHFOOD Is Returning to His Creator-Owned Comic Roots With the Series That Launched His Career

Jim Mahfood
presents
GRRL SCOUTS: MAGIC SOCKS
Prolific Comic Book Artist Returns to His Creator-Owned Roots With
Revival of the Series That Launched His Career

Live Book Signing & Launch Event
May 17, 2017 | 7pm - 10pm
A Shop Called Quest DTLA
300 S. Santa Fe St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Illustrator and indie favorite, Jim Mahfood’s goes back to his roots with a new release and signing at A Shop Called Quest in Los Angeles on May 17, 2017. 

Comic book artist Jim Mahfood (https://www.instagram.com/jimmahfood/) has been involved in some of the biggest projects in the industry since his career took off in the 90s: Marvel's X-Men Generation X, Kevin Smith’s Clerks comics, Ziggy Marley’s MarijuanaMan project, even providing all the art on the new Tank Girl series: Everybody Loves Tank Girl, to name a few.

But the fans that have followed him through his career never forgot what got him started: a self-published (and initially self-distributed) series called GRRL SCOUTS. Mahfood has come a long way since personally hawking his home-made comic books at shops all around Kansas City. 

Now, 22 years after self-publishing the series that launched his prolific career as a comic book illustrator, Jim Mahfood is releasing the next chapter of the GRRL SCOUTS through Image Comics, the world’s foremost creator-owned comic book publisher. GRRL SCOUTS: Magic Sockswill go on sale Wednesday, May 17 online and in stores all around the country. To celebrate the launch, A Shop Called Quest in downtown Los Angeles is hosting the official book-signing and party from 7pm - 10pm.

Artist Kaori Wakamatsu As A Guest Of Honor at J-POP SUMMIT

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 WELCOMES JAPANESE POP ART ILLUSTRATOR KAORI WAKAMATSU AS A GUEST OF HONOR

The San Francisco Bay Area’s Premiere Japanese Pop Culture Event Presents The Renowned Artist And Illustrator For Her First-Ever U.S. Professional Appearance As A Special Guest Of Kinokuniya Bookstores

San Francisco, CA, May 19, 2016 – J-POP SUMMIT 2016, one of the world’s biggest Japanese pop culture events, has announced that it will welcome pop art creator – Kaori Wakamatsu – as a Guest of Honor at this year’s festival.

J-POP SUMMIT 2016 will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 23^rd and 24^th at the historic Fort Mason Center located in San Francisco’s Marina district.

Sac Comic-Con This Weekend!

Sac Comic-Con is this weekend at the McClellan Conference Center in Sacramento, CA. Admission is $10 for Saturday, $8 for Sunday, Weekend Pass for $13 and kids 8 and under are free.

• Over 200 Vendor/Artist Tables
• 30+ Special Guests
• Panels/Workshops
• Video Game Tournaments & Free Play
• Sunday Cosplay Costume Contest
• Daily Charity Raffles
• Viewing Room
• Plenty of Free Parking
• Free Exclusive Art Prints
• Fun for the entire family!

Meet Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Veronica Taylor, the voice of Pokemon’s Ash, Steve Downes the voice of Halo’s Master Chief , Legendary Comic Book Artist Bernie Wrightson and many more... Check out Sac-Con's website for detailed info on what time the guests will be there, check out the exhibitor list etc...

DARK STAR: H.R. GIGER'S WORLD Documentary Opens Nationally in Theaters Beginning May 15th

DARK STAR: H. R. GIGER'S WORLD Trailer from Icarus Films on Vimeo.

Icarus Films and KimStim

Present

Dark Star: H.R. Giger's World

A Film By Belinda Sallin

Meet surrealist artist H. R. Giger...Alien Oscar-winner and architect of nightmares

Soundwall Unveils Artwork by Famed Brazilian Artist Claudio Souza Pinto

SOUNDWALL UNVEILS ARTWORK BY FAMED BRAZILIAN ARTIST

CLAUDIO SOUZA PINTO