Wednesday Morning Animated Music GOODNESS

So I came upon Amanda Palmer last year, because she released a CD of Radiohead covers performed on her "magic" ukulele, and it was...pretty magical:).  And so I was stoked to find this new video she produced for another artist, Evelyn Evelyn.  Great morning music.  Cool effect with the window drawing.  And then while searching thru other videos on Amanda Palmers Vimeo page, I came upon an animated video for the radiohead song "No Surprises"...And then I went back to Booooooom, where I found the 1st video and J Hamada (who runs Booooooom) had posted another great music animated video.  Pirates Life by We Cut Corners.  Hand drawn with markers, frame by frame...awesome...and its about PIRATES!...so all in all in was a good morning...Enjoy all 3...good music and good animation....goood times

Evelyn Evelyn, Have you Seen My Sister Lately

Amanda Palmer, "No Surprises" (original by Radiohead)

We Cut Corners. "Pirates Life"


via Booooooom
and via Boooooom again

Maurice Sendak to release new book and memoir!

Author Maurice Sendak, famous for Where the Wild Things Are just released a new book.  Read more about the new story and Sendak below

via CBC News, Canada

New ROBERT CRUMB ARTWORK!

Just had to post about this;  Robert Crumb famed cartoonist/artist just released 2 new limited art prints and a statue.  He couldn't hid in Europe forever (well I guess he can...)  Check out pics of the 2 prints and statue below, and click the link for more details.  These are definitely NOT CHEAP, 150 euros for the prints, and 245 euros for the statue, but for a guy who almost never produces commercial work in mass these days, to get a signed numbered quality print, its worth it.  Oh and if you buy the statue you get an even more limited edition print!

 Unknown Detroit Bluesman : a new Griffioen Grafiek publication

 Giclee Print, 350 grams luxe Hanemühle Museum Etching paper. 

 Size 60 x 60 cm./ 23.5 x 23.5 inches, 200 copies, numbered and signed.
 Price € 150

 Memphis Jug Band : a new Griffioen Grafiek publication

Giclee Print, 350 grams luxe Hanemühle Museum Etching paper. 

 Size 60 x 60 cm./ 23.5 x 23.5 inches, 200 copies, numbered and signed. 

Price € 150

New Statue "Aw, Come On!" by Robert CrumbMr. Crumbs newest statue "Aw, Come On" comes in a very limited edition of 499 copies,
all individually hand painted and numbered. With a numbered C.O.A. signed by Mr.Crumb.
The resin statue measures : height: 18,5 cm (7.20 inch), width: 18 cm (7 inch), depth: 9,5 cm
 (3.75 inch) and weighs 1027 grams (2.26 lbs) - all numbered at the bottom.

Price € 245.

Limited Edition Print, signed and numbered with purchase of statue

I had the opportunity last year to see him speak at UCLA, and it was awesome...
He is truly one of a kind

FOR MORE DETAILS; GRIFFIOEN GRAFIEK QUARTERLY

Pictures from Soul Kitchen Art Show

Here are pictures of my work from the Soul Kitchen Show.  Showed all prints, ranging from bigger sizes (18x24) to postcard size (5x7). Was a great turnout, much love to everyone who was able to show up and support.  

Soul Kitchen and Art Show, Sneak Peak

Prints for art show delivered today, felt like Hannukah.  Shows Thursday at

6039 Industry Jazz Cafe

Washington Blvd, Culver City

Starts around 7:30pm, goes til sometime around 11pm

See a poorly taken picture of one of the prints...a lil teaser for ya.  Should be a good time, come early for some good Ethopian food or on special that night Philly cheese steaks (or something presenting itself as such)

More info on the facebook event page...

Truly masterful visual representation of Jazz music.  

Created by Michel Gagne in 2010, Sensology visualizes a duo between, Pianist Paul Plimley and Bassist Barry Guy, 2 great jazz musicians. Gagne is well known throughout animation circles for his involvement in tons of great movies over the years including one of my favorites, The Iron Giant.

Watch and enjoy, and check out the links below for more info on the short film and Gagne

via Drawn

M Gagne Wikipedia

M Gagne's website

Pop Artist pioneer, Richard Hamilton died today at the age of 89.  I remember briefly studying his collage work in college.  He also designed the Beatles cover and Poster for The White Album in 1968.  Although not one of biggest international names in art, his influence will continue to live on... see one of his most famous works below and click the link to read more about him.

Just What Is It that Makes Today's Homes So Different, So Appealing?, 1956

via BBC News

Wow 1st game of Ultimate Frisbee in North Korea EVER....amazing

via Associated Press

Another video...A nice Brazilian man named Lucas moved to Sydney Australia, and felt like he wanted to thank people for making his move so great, so for his 30th bday, be gave away 30 presents to 30 strangers.  Beautiful...enjoy

via Booooooom

Sweet Short Video

been too long

awesome visual short by Kim Pimmel

Kim Pimmel explains "I combined everyday soap bubbles with exotic ferrofluid liquid to create an eerie tale, using macro lenses and time lapse techniques. Black ferrofluid and dye race through bubble structures, drawn through by the invisible forces of capillary action and magnetism. "

via NotCot