Doktor A's Ignacious Longbottom

This is absolutely amazingly beautiful! It's just a finely sculpted piece. And yes, elegant is probably my best word to describe it. So it turns out one of the sneak peak shots I recently posted wasn't a custom and in fact a Doktor A original sculpture for Rivet Gallery's October 4th show entitled "Noxious Fumes"

This piece just... stands out so so much more above (I would say) all customs. Well, that is expected of him when it comes to original pieces. Stupendous idea.

Someone has got to show me some actual photos from the show!

Heroes of Burgertown

How can I not promote a fellow Nottingham artist, particularly if it's Jon Burgerman. Only met him the first time at his 'warehouse sale' two months ago. Then again, when he was kind enough to exchange a T-shirt that had a hole in it. Cheers mate.

His minis, going by the name (not surprisingly and loving it), "The Heroes of Burgertown" will be released TODAY by Kidrobot. I wouldn't have minded picking up a few minis from the man himself if he ever organizes another sale.

Halcali

It is unusually warm after noon, infested with mosquitos, annoying flies, heavy moistured air at night, amazingly stale after 6pm; it's hard to get used to where I grew up. I need something to cheer me up.

There is this very nice blog I follow closely where the writer frequents gigs and writes about the music scene in Tokyo. Japan Live recently featured a video of this hip hop duo Halcali entitled Strawberry Chips.

Check it out:

I find it absolutely entertaining just cause it is so expressive. We are slowly forgetting how to have fun. Gotta keep that youthful approach.

Doktor A upcoming show pieces

Custom 9" BUD

It is no wonder that Doktor A had seized accepting commission works when he is taking a massive leap this year on show pieces and of course, on his Mechtorians. He recently posted an update with sneak peaks on upcoming customs for various shows for October.

Custom 10" MadL for LIFT

For Monster Art Rally

For Noxious Fumes

More info via. Dok's blog.

Anticipating Scavengers Series 2

Not that I have strayed away from blogging. Partly busy with settling in and there isn't many things that caught my eyes. And been saving up too, lookey lookey.

I am really looking forward to Kathie Olivas's Scavengers Series 2, due to be released in October. Stock photos released compared to those I previously blogged here, these are crystal clear shots of each pieces.

Still undecided which I like best. Probably the ones with the squid legs.

MPH Aubrie exclusive

The next in line Scavengers from Series 1 exclusive is a light blue Aubrie, which will be released by MyPlasticHeart. Date unknown but I am keeping my fingers crossed for an online release.

Platinum Aubrie

Two awesome boardies hooked me up with my first Scavengers exclusives. I think it looks impressive in my hand and only then I realize this might just look better than the others released so far. That's just an innitial thought, not that I will be able to complete all the exclusives, no.

I think it's the 'nature' of these pieces that they look just amazing, no matter the colours.

"It Wanders"

One of the top pieces at Greg Simkins' show, "It Wanders" is now made available in print form. It's of a run of 50 pieces at 24" x 24", huge. I've always admired his outstanding compositions and this one is one of his most facinating ones. I just made a purchase on a another print, hence I shall have to pass on this.

Available through Joshua Liner Gallery here.

MIA for a bit

I shall be off a couple of days.
Couple of big things turned up. In fact, I have flown to the other side of the globe.
At the airport terminal, waiting on my next flight back home.

Abruptly, I have said goodbye to the UK.

bug makers

For you bug-haters (including myself) out there, there is this kind of bug which you may even like. Chris Goodwin is an illustrator who does artistic intricate little insects. I find them absolutely captivating, particularly those that come in a bit of bright soft colours. Very simple and 'alluring' ornaments in a house, wouldn't you agree?

Imagine you've got a modernist house, all in white, and you have these bugs in small little glass boxes around. Lovely.

Check out his flickr for more bugs.

"She Who Dares" print

I did not notice that Audrey Kawasaki's show I just talked about has an innitial release of her print of her piece "She Who Dares". It is a fair comment to say that this might be Audrey's best print to date, but just because it is also most likely her works have progressed to another height.

I believe this piece was her first painting on a dark gray stained wood and second attempt after her first on a similar finish on a skatedeck (here).

It is quite stunning looking it up close. I find there is a rule of thumb for myself when contemplating whether or not I like an artist's works. Imagine yourself strolling pass a gallery one day and coming across a piece of work hung on the front display without any knowledge of who the artist is, there and then, without any influence, I think it will come naturally.

Audrey Kawasaki at Mondo Bizarro

I am certain Audrey Kawasaki's new works have been circulating around for quite a bit. Though I try not to indulge too much into her works (so to not get hooked), but it's hard to resist admiring such beautiful works. This new approach for her show at Mondo Bizarro Gallery, Rome in Italy have proven to be very much loved by her fans. And of course myself.

Here is a shot that shows you what were featured.

They are just... simply beautiful. I will not be posting every single paintings in the show. Rather, I'd just showcase my so-called favourite piece (it was extremely difficult to pick). I just find that I am able to associate to it. I cannot possibly just LIKE a piece, I just have to associate it to something around me for me to LIKE it long enough.

"In the Forest of Sleep"

You may like to see what others think about this batch of paintings and even have your say at it: at the forum I frequent here. And yes, I saw the price tags, woohoo! She's gone above and beyond now.

getting a Giver of Disease?

I have no idea why I am contemplating so long on whether to purchase Andrew Bell's Giver of Disease. I love it, no doubt about it. I suppose I've just gotten too busy organizing my finance for a couple of upcoming things.

Best place to grab a piece? Or in bulk with other Andrew Bell merchandises?

Vinyl FallOut has the best offer here.

I was just thinking, how popular have the Givers gotten so far?

Andrew mentioned Vinyl Pulse will be offering one up for grabs in next week's competition / give away.

Rebel Pilots

Phu! has just announced a small limited production of his upcoming Rebel Pilots, made available in only a run of 12 and in four colours.

Made of resin and at a height of 2" with three points of articulation, this should make a good mini companion. I imagine it fitting nicely in your shirt pocket and go on outdoor adventures with your camera. Check out Phu! blogspot for some of his recent creations.

Speaking of which, my white Tokyoplastic Geisha will be making her way to new destinations at the end of the month.

what a tease!

I have seen the whole thing, but we've yet to come up with final photo shots of it. Haha! Somehow I kept a huge grin on my face while looking at the pictures sent by the artists. I suppose I was just plain happy. It's... out of this world, I tell you.

It's absolutely surreal and mesmerizing when you stare at it and seriously, you will get drawn into the space, literally ;).

Here are two complimentary teaser shots:

Naoto Hattori mini paintings

I wouldn't say I am exactly a big fan of Naoto Hattori's works. But I do have much respects for them, especially when I had the chance to look at one original piece entitled "Blow" at a fellow board member's home collection. What I really like too is how they are meant to be kept at a relatively small and in many ways, affordable sizes. To go beyond, his artworks in my opinion, is as comparable in details as any large paintings. That itself, blows me away.

Hence, yes, I suppose I am attracted to him because of the 'other' things over his works. Nontheless, I do like and found myself appreciating them slowly but surely.

Taken from Yolao's flickr

He has done many, but I find myself appreciating those of faces and hair strands.

Boozoo Bajou

Helloooo September! There will be some major changes in my life within this month. It's just another crossroad in my life, so to speak. I am expecting a big 'something' today or otherwise tomorrow. It should be featured in my next post, I hope.

Alright, just a couple of nights ago, I found a handful of good downtempo (not the biggest fan of house music but I find it hard to distinguish some) albums by Boozoo Bajou, a musical duo from Germany known for their distinct blend of Cajun with occasional raggae-mic sounds. I have not the chance to check out their newest album but here are couple of selections from their previous albums for your enjoyment.

However, I am more keen on their less-Cajun ones for a start.






Boozoo Bajou does quite a few remixes for other artists and this is where the Cajun-feel comes into play. Here is a splendid beautiful remix of Tony Joe White's "Rainy Night in Georgia":