I finally have a place to call my own. As I learn more about wordpress and designing my own theme for the wordpress, I have used a theme called ‘Scruffy’ by a Cobus Bester, that seems to be fitting for the time being. Keep visiting since I’ll be updating my blog frequently, and changing the site around as I get cozy in my new place. Thanks for stopping by and hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
Save Sayama Forest, also known as Totoro’s Forest. The endangered Totoro’s forest lies just on the outskirts of Tokyo, and is what inspired Hayao Miyazaki to create the loving character ‘Totoro.’
In an effort to help save this forest, one of Japan’s greatest animation directors, Hayao Miyazaki, established the national trust called “Totoro’s Forest Foundation.” To support the cause a group of Pixar artists organized the Totoro’s Forest Project, which is an exhibition/auction event featuring 200 internationally acclaimed artist’s in the field of animation, comic books, and illustration. Each artists work is up for auction where all proceeds go toward the fund. The fun part is seeing how they were inspired by the movie ‘My Neighbor Totoro.’ And let me tell you, the gallery of artwork really grasps the spirit that Hayao Miyazaki works so passionately to expose in all of his great work.
I urge you to take a peek, learn more about the cause these lucky and super talented artists worked so hard to contribute too and maybe participate in the auction.
ok.. I’m the biggest kidult EVER.. my friend sent me this link today, and I just about booked a flight to Japan, just so I could use this phone… The phone has been Hello Kittied out.. inside, outside, even sideways, and the graphics are neato.
Check it… 
gimme.gimme.gimme….
This sounds like it’ll be a fun show!!! I can’t make it, since I’m quite a few hours away, but hope those in the area will show their support for the arts! Check out the artists at artdc.org
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—artdc.org, a Washington, D.C., artist’s forum, presents “Art in Transition Continued” on Saturday, October 13, 2007, in the future Greater Goods building, 1626 U Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. Doors open at noon; an art party is 6 p.m. to midnight.
“Art in Transition Continued” is the continuance of a group art show held in 2005. For the first show, “Art in Transition,” 27 Washington, D.C.-area artists displayed their work in four transitioning commercial spaces in Silver Spring, Md.
This year’s show is in the future home of Greater Goods at 1626 U Street, NW. This “empty” building provides the perfect opportunity for an organization such as artdc to host its own art show. Jesse Cohen, founder of artdc.org, explains, “Transitional space provides an opportunity to develop grassroots art shows, which currently aren’t available through existing spaces.”
The participating artists are: Steve Mead, Antoinette Wysocki, Jodi A. Patterson, John N. Grunwell, Dan Rosenstein, Alexandra Zealand, Alexandra Silverthorne, Kim Reyes, Emily Berl, Christie Ortiz, Rhett Rebold, Raju Singh, Steve Loya, Stephen T. Hanks, Matthew Best, Graham Meyer and Adam Eig.
“A unique feature about this show, aside from the great art,” Cohen says, “is that the artwork was selected by an external jury member who does not have ties to artdc.org artists.”
Mark S. Waskow, art collector and founder of the Waskomium in Burlington, Vt., is the juror for “Art in Transition Continued.” The Waskomium is a collection of contemporary art.
Waskow selected the work of 17 artdc.org members (there are more than 1,500 members of artdc.org). Pieces include 2-D, 3-D and installation art.
“He (Waskow) juried the art from artdc.org’s online gallery,” Cohen says of the selection process, “based on the idea that you can experience the presence of a work of art through its image.”
A fellow artdc.org member recommended that Waskow jury “Art in Transition Continued” because of Waskow’s support for the development of art communities.
Through events like “Art in Transition Continued,” artdc.org initiates artist discovery, encourages art discussion, advances creative development and promotes art collection, with the goal of developing movements in Washington, D.C. artdc.org provides virtual real estate for artists and art organizations. artdc.org aims to bridge the communication between artists of all mediums, galleries and collectors. With this goal in mind, the aim of artdc.org is to develop face-to-face relationships in addition to those in the virtual world.
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So the lesson for me is do some digging on a company before applying for a job on their website to make sure they’re reputable. And hope I don’t have to change my freaking phone number…
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Hey guys, this message is long overdue. I haven’t abandoned my blogs, and it kills me to not update them on a more daily basis, but I’ve just been so crazy busy lately that I haven’t been able to make the time.
I hope that within the next month or two I can get back into the groove of updating and participating in IF, and Three Thumbs Up again. I really miss taking part in them, since they are such a positive influence.
Hope to be back soon!
Cheers
I’ve fallen for this little guy, his friends and his adventures.
Amazing how far and how successfully ZINKIA Entertainment, S.L., have come with the making of this animated show. It has hit many international markets already. I hope they start showing the show in U.S. soon!
You must check out their site and blog:
Zinkia Entertainment, S.L.,
Official Pocoyo Site
Pocoyo Blog
Wow… I’m 30… I don’t feel… 30… I hope I don’t think I have to feel 30 from this point on.. although I have been noticing a few extra wrinkles around my face I could do without.. hhhmm..
I guess since I’m 30 know I can pass on some wise old wisdom to them yung’uns out there.. Age is just a number. Mind the simple pleasures. Life is about living out your passions.
As my wise aunt says.. “Live Passionately.”
Happy Valentine’s Day too! ♥
My parents came by today, bearing gifts ‘0′ plenty! They gave J.D. his belated birthday gift, a beautiful pool cue rack and cocktail stirrers, and for me, something I’ve been hopping from foot to foot for since christmas (since they had to send in what they originally got for an exchange.) *eeeeee* I’m soooo excited!!! I finally have, and hooked up already, the WACOM 6×8 Intuos3 Pen Tablet… *sigh! I am in love with this thing! (I’m such a nerd!!!)
So as promised, I sent my parents the first thing I made with it!
Thanks Mom and Dad!!!
A one night art show happening in good ‘ol VA, in the town of Clarendon. The show is taking place within an old body shop, with tons of DC area artists showcasing their work with the accompaniment of live performances.
I have a previous engagement, so won’t be able to make it (believe me, I’m crying inside.)
It’s a little last minute, but if you’re in the DC metro area and want something fun to do, go to this show!
well, first, my thoughtful parents got me a wacom intuos tablet for xmas this year.. unfortunately they had to return it to exchange it for a smaller one. So I’ve been waiting oh so patiently for that to arrive, so I can start playing around with it!!! Come on Mister Postman!!!
Secondly, I went out to Plaza Artist, and bought a new moleskine sketchbook. I’ve almost completed my first moleskine, (a large graph lined notebook), which has been a wonderful starter. It’s also the first sketchbook I’ll ever be completing, front to back, so this is a very exciting accomplishment for me! (it doesn’t take much!)
This time I got the large sketchbook moleskine with plain thicker pages, so ink (hopefully) won’t bleed thru. I’m dying to take it out of it’s plastic sheeting, and open it.. feel the pages, take out all of my pens, pencil and markers and start experimenting with what works on its surface and what doesn’t. oooh.. I’m sooo anxious to open it..
By the way.. I’ve updated my sketch dump blog if you were interested!
Cheers!
Yip-Yip, Hooray!!! One full year of blogging has past, and I’m still blogging! I have Illustration Friday to thank for keeping challenged. I also have you to thank for viewing my posts, leaving messages behind, that draw inspiration and motivation to keep sharing. Thanks for celebrating with me!!! Happy One Year Blog-iversary!!! Woot, Woot!
MooDude sent me a wonderful package of his stickers this past weekend! I had had a long day at the office, and recieving this colorful pieces of stickiness really made my day!