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Poketo Fall wallets Karolin Schnoor and Hanako Clulow

Brigador — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:00:41 +0000

Poketo has international independent artists build their reputations band has released it’s set off Fall wallets featuring two fantastic new female artist residing in the UK. These first two lovely whimsical wallets are designed by artist Karolin Schnoor (below) originally from Berlin her inspiration steams from childhood books and eastern European folk art using plus adding her own touch of love for patterns adds to this very magical set of wallets.
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The second set of wallets are by artist Hanako Clulow from Japan gathers her inspiration from different elements of nature, the animal kingdom, psychology, fantasy, and her native Japanese culture.
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All of Poketo’s wallets are 8.5″ x 3.75″ made of durable vinyl containing 3 slots for credit cards, a bill slot, and a change purse folding perfectly to fit in your pocket. All wallets are limited edition and come with a matching pin and bio card of the artist.

SuperFrog Gallery Yoshitaka Amano

Brigador — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:33:42 +0000

The SuperFrog Gallery in SF this past weekend recently held a reception for Japanese Pop Artist and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano.Opening night consisted of Yoshitaka Amano him self along with Harajuku Lolitas hosted the event. The General Consul of Japan, Junichi Ihara also attended the event with a reception honoring Amano after the exhibit. The SuperFrog Gallery is the latest addition to San Fransisco Japantown. The gallery equipped with state of the art theater with to amazing levels of Japanese boutiques perfect for any kawaii lover!

photos and info: dailydujour

Junko Mizuno: Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo

Brigador — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:49:16 +0000

Junko Mizuno latest comic Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo, is about a cute extraterrestrial creature that comes to Earth disused as a playboy esque bird determined to find himself a real human bride for him to be truly happiness…Follow Pelu as he searches for love in a modern Japan as meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys, and even the body-switching students of a mysterious high school.

Born in Tokyo, on May 27, 1973 Junko Mizuno was discovered by a booklet she created called “MINA animal DX.” Mizuno style is for the mature reader is imaginative and twisted and her work has been dubbed as Gothic kawaii. She is known for her grotesque remakes of classic fairy tails. Mizuno is constantly working on new comics, illustrations, paintings and designs for products ranging from toys to clothing.

Pelu the little Fluffy Playboy 172 published by Last Gasp of San Francisco is available for pre-order through amazon right now.

Stay posted for more work from Junko Mizuno!

Singapore Toy Game Comic Convention 2009

Brigador — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:43:29 +0000

The Singapore Toy Game Comic Convention invites animators, designers, gamers and digital journalist to come be inspired, in a one of a kind event. The STGCC Conference Sessions starts August 14, 2009.

STGCC will featuring key players from the global creative industries, from all of the world. The sessions will cover topics ranging from the pro and cons in designer toy industry, creating graphic novels, film-making and the future of digital artistry. Also a super added PLUS All attendees will receive a special goodie bag with gifts from the sponsered guest!

Apple Kingdom (HKG)

Association of Comic Artists (SIN)

Bandai South Asia Pte Ltd and Sheng Tai Toys Pte Ltd (SIN)

Being Kids Pte Ltd (SIN)

Blythe (JPN)

Camilla d’Errico (CAN)

Dooodolls Design (MAS)

501st Legion Singapore Garrison and Starwars.sg (SIN)

FZD School of Design (SIN)

Imaginary Friends Studios (SIN)

LEGO® (SIN)

MyStamp by Singapore Post (SIN)

NAFA International (SIN)

Play Imaginative (SIN)

Plus Plus™ and Clic Brick™ (SIN)

Rapid Culture (SIN)

Simply Toys (SIN)

Singapore Polytechnic (SIN)

Strategy Entertainment Pte Ltd (SIN)

Tokidoki (USA)

2:Spot Communications (THA)

Uglydolls (USA)

Upper Deck (HKG)

Wizards of the Coast (SIN)

Tim Burton x Dark Horse Deluxe: The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy

Brigador — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:32:29 +0000

Tim Burton collaborates with Dark Horse Deluxe to create characters from his popular book The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories.
The Dark Horse x Burton worked together closely to make these characters as “real,” based off the Tim Burton The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy story. The 6” and Large-size vinyl versions of these characters are now available for the Burton or Dark Horse collector. Three releases are planned for the end of 2009: Oyster Boy, Stain Boy, and Toxic Boy.

The Tim Burton other new releases, including two heat-sensitive coffee mugs, a pull-tab journal that animates a Burton watercolor scene, a new light-up journal, playing cards, T-shirts and note cards in light-up boxes.

Fans of Tim Burton can also look forward to a retrospective show at the Museum of Modern Art in New York featuring the career of the man himself. The exhibit will run from November 2009 through March 2010. Dark Horse Deluxe products will be available at the museum, and the original sculpture maquettes for the figures will be a part of the installation. With previously unseen characters being exhibited.

The Asian American ComiCon

Brigador — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:32:08 +0000

The Museum of Chinese in America in NYC invites artists, editors, writers, and fans to join the the Asian American in graphical storytelling movement this July 11, 2009.The Asian American Comic Con will feature the historical legacy of Asians in the world of American comics and cartoon art and the impact the two have on media today. Event Starts July 11, 2009 at 10 am to 5pm REGISTER NOW! only 250 tickets available
* VIP Pass: $75
* Adult: $25
* MOCA or AAWW Member: $15
* Student (age 11 to 18) and Senior (65 and over): $15
* Child (age 10 and under): Free with Adult

Each VIP Pass Includes:

* Priority reserved seating at all panels and workshops
* One Original Sketch drawn by an artist from the AACC Artists Alley–artist availability based on first-come, first-serve basis
* One classic Asian American

Sponsoring Organizations
AAFilmLab
AngryAsianMan.com
APEX
Asian American Arts Alliance
Asian CineVision
AsianAmericanComics.com
Bank of America Asian Leadership Network
BetterAsianMan.com
ChannelAPA.com
Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment
Midtown Comics
New York University A/P/A Institute
Ningin.com
PopCultureShock.com

Canterbury Anifest 2009 animation contest

Brigador — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:06:53 +0000

Canterbury Anifest is looking for the next big talent! Now open for entries Canterbury Anifest promises to bringing you the best in competitive animated shorts, from across the nation.Canterbury Anifest was first launched in 2007 as Kent’s first Animation festival. Since then we have welcomed some of Britain’s leading animation industry professionals and many iconic characters have come out of past events, Canterbury Anifest is an annual event that takes place every November. Scriptwriting, how to design a character and storyboard building. Download the application forms now!
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via: canterbury anifest

Nickelodeon Animation Festival 2009

Brigador — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:18:44 +0000

Nickelodeon is expanding its annual animation festival with an official Call for Entries from recent animation graduates and aspiring moving-picture artists.The Nickelodeon Animation Festival includes categories for General Submission, 15 Second Shorts, and Game Character Design, deadlines for each are currently set for the first week of September 2009. The grand prize is $5,000 toward the creation of an original animated short as commissioned by Nickelodeon, who will provide the production and budget support for a two-minute animation. Entries will be judged by a Nickelodeon Television Development Team. More Nickelodeon Animation Festival info available online @ www.Nick.com/NAF.

via: animationinsider

Original 1984 Transformers #1 art eBay

Brigador — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:46:24 +0000

Outstanding original 1984 Transformers #1 art, published by Marvel Comics, penciled by the late great Frank Springer, inked by Kim DeMulder and signed by Bob Budiansky.Bob Budiansky who signed the piece was the editor of this issue and wrote the majority of the comics during the Marvel run. This vintage splash page measures approx 11″x11″ with proceeds of the sale will going to Frank Springer’s wife.

Bid for the orginial Marvel Transformers #1 art HERE

New Tim Burton Alice in Wonderland movie pictures

Brigador — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:21:35 +0000

Latest pictures from the upcoming Tim Burton remake of Lewis Carroll classic fairy tail Alice in Wonderland!

Fans of Tim Burton and the twisted classic fairy tail come together in anticipated of the awaited release of the dark adventure through the looking glass. Starring Johnny Depp, and Tim Burton’s lovely wife Helena Bonham, check out the latest concept promo photos of Ann Hathaway as the White Queen, Mia Wasikowska as Alice and Matt Lucas as Tweedledee and Tweedledum.

With a March 5, 2010 release and co-starring Michael Sheen, Crispin Glover, Stephen Fry and Alan Rickman, writer Linda Woolverton takes Alice, now age 17 back to a place she can’t remember but was there 10 years ago…