Simon David Mills is a Bristol based artist who enjoys nothing more than drawing characters and making quirky wooden cut-outs. He’s recently been to Farmfest in Bruton, where he attacked a car with spray cans and marker pens, alongside several new cut-outs.
Simon David Mills for Farmfest
Recent work also includes this large painting for a local school, and illustrations for Bristol’s Suit Yourself Magazine below. Check out more of Simon’s illustrations on his blog here. The Summer issue of Suit Yourself Magazine is out now.
Illustrator and designer Tad Carpenter got in touch with us recently to say that he loved our blog, and wanted to share some of his recent work with us. We were more than happy to receive his e-mail, not only because his illustrations are brilliant – but also because Tad lives all the way over in Kansas City, Missouri – which means we’ve finally broken America (sort-of!).
Rock the Earth by Tad Carpenter
Tad has illustrated and designed several children’s books, spot illustrations and national campaigns, and had his work featured in Communication Arts, Print, How, Graphis, Grain Edit, Drawn!, Illustration Mundo and dozens of industry publications.
Phoenix by Tad Carpenter
Beep, Beep, Bike print by Tad Carpenter
With clients that include Kidrobot, Chronicle books, Target, Hallmark cards and Ray Ban to name a few, even musician Jack Johnson is a fan! To purchase prints & find out more about Tad visit his website here: www.tadcarpenter.com
The Decked Project unites illustration and graffiti in an annual exhibition of ink-stained and hand painted decks, showcasing over 40 artists from the UK and abroad. This year sees a very special collaboration with Vans, adding a slice of customised urban footwear to the mix in the form of hand-painted Vans Chukka Boots!
Dave Bain, Chukka Boots, The Decked Project
Dave Bain was one of a handful of talented illustrators picked to participate in this exciting side project, transforming the boots into a unique piece of art. Each pair of customised footwear will be exhibited alongside a diverse selection of skate decks at the Coningsbury Gallery in London from Monday 16th August, with a special preview opening on Wednesday 18th August.
Dave Bain, Chukka Boots, The Decked Project
The show features new work by a host of established artists including Darren John, Log Roper, Simon David Mills, Doc Vek & The 5683.
Dave Bain, Chukka Boots, The Decked Project
The Decked Project is a fine and dandy collection of artists / illustrators / designers / tattoo artists and generally ink-stained fellows. The first exhibition was held at Stolenspace gallery in London in 2009 and returns in August 2010 at The Coningsby Gallery, London. For more information please visit http://thedeckedproject.blogspot.com
Thereza Rowe is a London based illustrator and graphic designer. In her own words she loves drawing – alot! “…deer, peacocks, chickens, bears, a few imaginary friends and i also love playing with ink, layouts, pattern, photography, paper, music, typography, red and foxes too.”
Thereza keeps busy with regular commissions and self initiated projects, and also sells a collection of goodies including prints, little mirrors, and limited edition zines at her Tiny Red store: http://tinyred.bigcartel.com/ aswell as pillow covers and tote bags at Envelop. We fell in love with her beautiful illustrations and can’t wait to see what she does next!
Wrapping paper designs by Thereza Rowe
For daily inspiration and all her latest news, visit her blog at Tiny Red Design.
NIKE78 is an exciting new project created by Paul Jenkins and inspired by NIKE. Creatives were given a brand new pair of NIKE shoes and were asked to use sport as inspiration to challenge their function. Illustrator Simon Wild dropped us a line this week to share his designs!
Nike78 preparations, courtesy of Simon Wild
Inspired by the NIKE Dunk SB Low Rayguns which he always wanted to own, Simon Wild created an illustrative photo shoot for his NIKE78 outcome. Titled ‘Telesportation’ this piece explores the idea of intergalactic sporting, with the shoes allowing participants to score points.
Telesportation by Simon Wild, images courtesy of the Nike78 website
Teleportation by Simon Wild, images courtesy of the Nike78 website
The project has been documented on the NIKE78 website and after the shoes have been collected, an exhibition showcase is planned for the London Design Festival 2010. This unique project features some of the most talented creative individuals, studios and other organisations including ContainerPLUS, Chrissie Abbott, Matthew Dent and W+K Tokyo LAB. See more of the Nike inspired outcomes here.
No Place Else opens at LCB Surf/Skate/Snow store, 121 Bethnal Green Road, London on Thursday 12th August at 8pm, and runs until 30th September – well worth checking out if you are in the area!
Carlos Garde-Martin is an illustrator, currently living and working in Brighton. His illustrations are inspired and influenced by graffiti, Spanish comics, toys, 80’s cartoons, and early video games.
Popsicle by Carlos Garde-Martin
Carlos enjoys creating unique and bespoke art work for editorial, publishing and advertising clients. Some of these include Storm CP, Madame Geisha bar, SAS Recruitment, and Craft Guerilla.
Illustration by Carlos Garde-Martin
A selection of t-shirts designed by Carlos are now on sale at ArtyBuzz, prices start at £16.19. Shop here!
Carlos will be exhibiting with Inkygoodness at our forthcoming ‘Play’ exhibition in London later this year! Check out more of his work online here: http://www.carlosgardemartin.co.uk
Papergirl, an art project from Berlin, is coming to Manchester for its UK début. In the style of American paper-boys, rolled art pieces will be distributed by bicycle on the streets of Manchester to passers-by.
Created by Aisha Ronniger in 2006 as a reaction to the discussion in the media about the tightening of graffiti laws to include paste ups, Papergirl has grown to be a worldwide project. From doodles to photography, and screenprinting to painting, anyone can participate! All work will feature in the Papergirl Manchester exhibition in September before distribution.
The call for submissions are now open! To submit up to 10 pieces of work or multiple copies, send an email with your name, city and a link to your website to papergirlmanchester@gmail.com then hand in your work at Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW. Or post your work to Papergirl Manchester, 7 Ophthalmic Works, 2 Naples Street, Manchester, UK, M4 4DB. Deadline: 1st September 2010.
Papergirl is: participatory, analogue, non-commercial and impulsive. Distributed like a newspaper, the art rolls consist of prints, originals, photographs uniquely wrapped together to create a one-off combination of art works. The art rolls cannot be sold and they are delivered spontaneously to passers-by.
Steven Silverwood has just launched his new website, showcasing his diverse portfolio which covers illustration, print design, typography, photography, apparel and 3d modelling. He has worked with a range of clients during his career, including Bavaria Beer, Toshiba and Amazon, and was recently interviewed for LeCool online culture magazine.
Cover and artwork for July edition of LeCool magazine
The same artwork ‘Be Nice’ will be up at Angel Station on the Northern Line on the London Underground. Part of the Art Below project, Steven Silverwood’s piece will replace work by the infamous prisoner Charlie Bronson.
Gussuri by Steven Silverwood
Steven Silverwood lives and works in Lichfield, Birmingham, and will be joining us for our first London exhibition ‘Play’ this September. More information here: http://www.inkygoodness.com/exhibitions.
Toy Factory got in touch with us this week to tell us about an exciting new show he’s taking part in – The Qustom Qee Show at Spaghetti Project! Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Qee figure, the exhibition features customized 8 inch Qee figures from 50 artists in the theme of “The Civil War and Our Founding Fathers”.
"Spray the word, Slavery is history!" Toy Factory's Custom Qee
Spaghetti Project is a Creative Social Network/Urban Art Gallery/Designer Toy Boutique, located in Downtown Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their goal is to provide and expose the area to the wonderful world of Vinyl, Lowbrow Art, Apparel, Books & Magazines and overall creative way of life.
Opening today!
Qustom Qee opens today at 5pm at Spaghetti Project, 1025 Caroline Street, Fredricksberg, VA. More info here: http://spaghettiproject.net/
