book news!
Friday June 25th 2010, 1:42 pm
I just found out that my book is now available for pre-order! I didn’t even know :) It comes out this fall, but here is a peek at the cover. To have it available for order just makes it all the more real. It is one part exciting, and one part scary! I’ll keep posting any book news here on the news section, like once it’s released etc.
Kids love making crafts, and no one knows that better than Heidi Kenney, creator of the popular blog My Paper Crane. In this festive how-to book, Heidi shares a year’s worth of classic and not-so-classic projects that the whole family will enjoy, from the National Bird Day embroidered handmade book to the St. Patrick’s Day mini leprechaun pin. Fifty fully photographed projects are geared to all age levels and abilities. Some—like the New Year’s Day newspaper hats—are simple enough for small kids to make themselves with minimum assistance, while more complicated projects require a little extra help from mom or dad. With so many fun projects to bring the family together, Every Day’s a Holiday proves that every day really is a holiday.
Press Release
Friday May 21st 2010, 1:02 pm
Craftnotes Mark Montano and Buy Olympia Founders Pat Castaldo and Aaron Tuller
To Headline Summit Washington, DC (May 19, 2010) — Hello Craft announced speakers
on hellocraft.org to appear at the 2nd annual Summit of Awesome to be held June 16 through
18 at McMenamins Kennedy School in the Alberta Arts District of Portland, OR.
This year’s Summit of Awesome is headlined by special crafnote speakers Mark
Montano and Buy Olympia founders Pat Castaldo and Aaron Tuller.
Crafty superstar Mark Montano is a TV personality, writer, artist and interior
designer. He released the popular book “The Big-Ass Book of Crafts” in 2008 and his
newest book “The Big Ass Book of Home Decor” was released this spring.
Buy Olympia founders Pat Castaldo and Aaron Tuller started buyolympia.com back in
1999 back before it was easy to setup a shop on the internet. They’ve grown their
little operation from just four products to over 2,000 organically over the past ten
years.
Additional speakers include Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane, Kari Chapin, Danielle
Maveal of Etsy, Jamie Chan of Urban Fauna Studio & Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
and Kim Werker.
There is also an amazing array of local Portland speakers including Susan Beal of
West Coast Crafty, Amanda Siska of Bread and Badger, Namita Wiggers of the
Museum of Contemporary Craft, Rebecca Pearcy of Queen Bee Creations, Jen Neitzel
and Richard Fox of DIY Lounge, Cathy Pitters of Crafty Wonderland, Diane Gilleland
aka Sister Diane of CraftyPod, Angie Heiney & Ali Wykhuis of Frock, Isaac B. Watson
co-chair of I Heart Art: Portland, Justin Hocking of Independent Publishing Resource
Center, and Jena Coray of Modish.
Speakers are updated as details are confirmed and the line-up is subject to change.
Full list of speakers is available at hellocraft.org. Full Summit schedule is available
online as well.
For more Summit of Awesome updates and news, follow Hello Craft on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/hellocraft and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hellocraft.
About The Summit of Awesome
The Summit of Awesome is three days of business and technical education seminars
as well as hands-on workshops. Seminar topics range from how to organize craft
fairs and develop successful product lines to teaching crafters how to prepare taxes
and form LLC’s. A special addition to this year’s Summit is the “Show of Awesome,” a
40-vendor craft show on Saturday, June 19, at Doug Fir Lounge. This year’s Summit
is co-produced by its event partners and PDX craft superstars, Crafty Wonderland
and DIY Lounge.
About Hello Craft
Hello Craft is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association, dedicated to the advancement
of independent crafters and the handmade movement, as well as empowering small
business owners and educating the public to the benefits of buying handmade.
Through the foundation of its interactive and increasingly popular Web site
hellocraft.org, Hello Craft brings together crafters and makers to learn, grow and be
prosperous in this ever-changing economy. With a desire to help sustain the
handmade movement and support independent crafters within the community. For
more information, please visit www.hellocraft.org.
Late June Kidrobot Peeks
Wednesday May 19th 2010, 6:24 pm
Here are some sneak peeks from Kidrobot for late June…
Wake up to this soft, friendly stack of flapjacks inspired by Heidi Kenney’s Yummy Breakfast keychain series. Limited to 1500 pieces, this delectable 12-inch plush retails for $24.95 US (£22.50 UK; 25€ Europe) and arrives at all Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers on June 17.
Satisfy the sleep munchies with this soft, warm pepperoni slice inspired by Heidi Kenney’s Yummy Breakfast keychain series. Limited to 1500 pieces, this mouth-watering 12-inch slice retails for $24.95 US (£22.50 UK; 25€ Europe) and arrives at all Kidrobot stores, kidrobot.com, and select retailers on June 17.
Soy-pepperoni that is haha…
Upcoming Event
Saturday May 15th 2010, 8:15 pm
Summit Of Awesome
June 16-18
McMenamins Kennedy School
Portland, Oregon
Sign up today for the Summit, and you’ll be joining independent artisans and crafters from across the country, as they take part in three days of business classes, mentoring sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. Seminar topics will range from teaching crafters how to prepare taxes and form LLC’s, to how to organize craft fairs and develop successful product lines.
I will have two sessions at the Summit. I will be speaking and offering a class making plush! Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Show
Monday April 12th 2010, 6:52 am
Lost At Sea
daring fiber artists delve into the deep
May 6th-June 11th
gallery hanahou / 611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
Opening reception: Thursday, May 6, 7-9 pm RSVP info@galleryhanahou.com
There is something about the malleability and textures of fabric, thread, and yarn that speaks of the sea and its many mysteries.
Curated by Kristen Rask of Schmancy and “Plush You,” “Lost at Sea” gathers 32 exciting artists who share underwater visions of items lost, creatures forgotten, and life that struggles to stay with us. The show will feature a broad array of amusing and uncanny works in embroidery, plush, and other materials.
Upcoming Show
Saturday March 06th 2010, 10:54 am
Seedlings, Sprouts, & Spores
Renegade Handmade (Spotlight Series)
1924 W Division st. Chicago IL
opening reception Sat. April 3rd from 6-8pm
Please come out and see my solo show at the Renegade Shop. As part of Renegade’s Spotlight Series I will have all new work in plush, paper, and more, and I will be coming to Chicago for the opening.
Upcoming Show
Wednesday January 27th 2010, 8:10 am
DKE Toys and AdFunture present the Custom Yoka Show
Premiere gallery exhibition February 18-23, 2010
Opening Reception Thursday, February 18, 7:00 – 10:30pm
Black Maria Gallery, Los Angeles CA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AdFunture provided their 3” blank Yoka panda bear vinyl figures and DKE Toys co-founders Dov Kelemer and Sarah Jo Marks found over 200 artists to participate in the Custom Yoka Show. Featuring work from 20 countries the show turns the quirky little panda into everything from a dirty thug to a sweet snail in this tremendous exhibition. Pieces range from $25 to $800 and will be available for purchase through Black Maria Gallery.
Show features: Anthony Ausgang, Jophen Stein, Heidi Kenney, Steven Daily, Snaggs, Arbito, Chris Ryniak, kaNO, Itokin Park, Dan Goodsell, olive47, Dacosta!, Chino and literally hundreds more
The Custom Yoka Show is meant to coincide with the release of Yoka Series One, a blind boxed collectible figurine that is now available. http://www.adfuntureworkshop.com/feature_show.php?ft_id=42
The Custom Yoka Show premiered at Designer Con in Pasadena, California on November 21, 2009. More tour dates, following the Black Maria Gallery exhibition to be announced soon.
Black Maria Gallery: Dedicated to non-mainstream art, Black Maria focuses on works that reverberate with the shock of the new – not in a gratuitous sense, but in a way that initiates wonderment and self-reflection. The people behind Black Maria Gallery believe that thought-provoking art, whether it’s termed pop surrealism, avant garde, underground or subversive, has a hugely important place in civic and social discourse, especially in these times. Black Maria strives to become an organic bridge between both stateside and international artists and the public, by presenting art that’s approachable and affordable in equal measure. Black Maria strives to reach out to local artists and to help make gallery-going a revelatory and rewarding experience. www.blackmariagallery.com
DKE Toys: Dov Kelemer & Sarah Jo Marks are Co-Curators of The Custom Yoka Show and Co-Founders of DKE Toys, one of the largest designer vinyl and art-toy distributors in the world, exclusively representing over 100 companies, artists, and designers. The Custom Yoka Show is their third show together after The Vader Project and STUFFED: a plush food show. www.dketoys.com
adFunture: In August of 2002, adFunture Workshop released its first designer vinyl figure in Hong Kong and began its irreplaceable role within the international designer figure movement. In addition they are known for their fine designer apparel. www.adfuntureworkshop.com
Upcoming Show
Friday January 15th 2010, 9:11 am
Über Cute
Rivet-Designer Toy & Art Gallery
Columbus OH
Show runs from Feb. 6th-28th
opening reception Feb. 6th 7-10pm
Group Exhibition – Opening February 6th, 7-10pm
Featuring the art of Okkle, Daniel Elson, My Paper Crane-Heidi Kenney, and Bukubuku.
Upcoming Show!
Saturday December 26th 2009, 7:09 pm
Sea Party
Art Star Philly
Jan 9th-Feb 14th
opening reception Sat Jan 9th 5-9pm
Three person art show featuring the work of Jenny Harada, Spooky Daddy, and me-Heidi Kenney. Please come out and see us at the opening reception!
this Sunday!
Friday December 04th 2009, 9:21 am
Boston Bazaar Bizarre
Sunday, December 6th, 2009
Noon-7pm
BCA Cyclorama
539 Tremont St
Boston, MA
Admission $
Come out and by some goods directly from me and my family this Sunday in Boston MA.
Upcoming Show
Wednesday December 02nd 2009, 11:41 am
Stuff This 3
Rivet
1200 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43201
Dec. 5th-30th
opening reception Dec. 5th 7-10pm
Rivet’s third annual plush group show featuring over 30 artists from around the world.
Upcoming Show
Tuesday November 24th 2009, 9:41 am
Luvable-Hugable
Gallery Hanahou
Dec. 3rd-Jan 9th 12-6pm
611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
The popular NY holiday plush show is returning to gallery hanahou with oodles of handmade plushes for you and yours! Spread warm holiday cheer with adorable, strange, and funny unique plush toys made by more than 50 top plush artists from around the world.
The plushes will be even cuter and more affordable at this year’s 3rd annual “Luv-able and Hug-able,” with the special theme of “Medium and Mini!”: toys that are either just the right size for hugging or small enough to fit in your pocket, swing from a keychain, or be worn on a pin.
Many favorite artists from the past two years are returning with cuter-than-ever plushes, and gallery hanahou is thrilled to present plushes from a bunch of hug-able new artists too! As in previous years, the gallery will also exhibit plushes by Japanese artists whose original works are rarely available in the US – this year, that also includes designer toy giants Devil Robots and noriya takeyama!
Plushes will be available for immediate take-home, so come early to the December 3rd opening to nab your favorites! Items in the show will also be available online via galleryhanahou.com starting the week following the opening
Upcoming Show
Monday November 16th 2009, 10:45 am
Custom YOKA show
Sat. Nov 21st Designercon 2009
Pasadena Convention Center
300 East Green st.
Pasadena CA 91101
A custom YOKA show featuring over 200 artists.
Upcoming Show
Wednesday November 11th 2009, 11:53 am
MunnyWorld
Custom Toy Exhibit
3 days only
Nov 13th-15th 12-7pm
Eloquent Delinquents Gallery
41 Wooster St. New York, NY
Kidrobot hosts MUNNYWORLD, the year’s largest custom vinyl extravaganza, showcasing talents of over 60 artists, including FIVE winners of the MUNNYWORLD Custom Contest and Kidrobot artists including 64 Colors, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Bukubuku, Chuckboy, Coolvader, Frank Kozik, Huck Gee, KRONK, MAD, SEEN, and more.
I know its hard to tell from the photos, but this is the big Mega Munny–which is 18 inches tall, the size of a small child. It took forever and so many layers of shellac for me to do the sprinkles. In some respects I wish I left it all sprinkles only because I liked the simple look of it, you can see photos of it in that stage here. Alas, I wish I took better finished photos, but it was so big and I was trying to get it out by the deadline :)
Upcoming Show
Sunday November 01st 2009, 9:04 pm
Annual Holiday Show
Art Star
November 7th – December 31st
handmade ornaments &
holiday cards by select artists
5 Year Anniversary Party:
Saturday, December 5th, 5-9pm
Upcoming Show
Monday September 28th 2009, 7:07 pm
Plush You!
Schmancy, Fancy, and Nancy
Friday Oct. 9th 5-10pm
and Oct. 10th (5-10pm) at Bluebottle Art Gallery + The Ann Bonny
1932 2nd Ave. Seattle Wa
Plush You! is an annual exhibit that showcases plush creations from artists all over the globe. The first show was held at Schmancy in downtown Seattle in 2005. Since then, Plush You has grown tremendously. With a recent book from F+W Publications, an enormous list of applicants each year, as well as a second, 2008 show scheduled at Double Punch Gallery in San Francisco — Plush You continues to show the world the impressive and boundless possibilities of plush!
Please Don’t Forget to Vote!
Sunday September 20th 2009, 4:31 pm
Voting is open until Oct. 4th, and if you think I am the Craftiest Bastard–I would love for you to click the link above and vote! Thanks so much!
Upcoming Show
Tuesday August 25th 2009, 8:25 am
Dr Seuss Theme Show -Oh the Art You Will See
Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery
Saturday August 29th
opening reception 5:oo PM-8:oo PM
Los Angeles, CA 90026-1367
Upcoming Show
Wednesday August 12th 2009, 9:18 am
Yummy!
Aug 14th-Sept 13th 2009
opening reception Aug 14th 6pm-midnight
The Matchbox Gallery @ Junctionview Studios
Grandview Heights OH
Come check out the artwork at Yummy!, a show which explores eating, drinking, cooking, dining and everything related to food. At the opening reception, enjoy delicious refreshments provided by local restaurants and musical acts throughout the evening. After the sun sets, stick around for the 10th installment of Pecha-Kucha Night, where creative presenters have 20 seconds to talk about each of the 20 slides of their work. Top off your night with a very special movie screening!
Admission to the opening reception is free, but please bring a non-perishable food item or some cash to donate to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank.
presented by the Couchfire Collective and Amy Neiwirth
Upcoming Show
Wednesday August 12th 2009, 9:09 am
Custom Buka Show
Aug 15th-30th
opening reception Aug 15th 5-9pm
Monkeyhouse Toys and Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silverlake Blvd LA CA
More Kidrobot
Tuesday July 14th 2009, 10:35 am
Another project with Kidrobot. Donut pillows! The big ones are 24 inches and the small 12 inches. When mine arrive in the mail I will get a photo of them with Tom on the couch.
Upcoming Show
Friday June 05th 2009, 7:28 pm
Products Of Our Environment
art from recycled materials
June 6th-June 21st
opening reception Sat June 6th 4-8pm
curated by Bil Betsovic
Monkeyhouse Toys & Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Bl.
LA, CA
Upcoming Show
Tuesday May 19th 2009, 10:11 am
Stitch Wars
Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery
on exhibit July 18th-August 29th
4566 North University Drive.
Lauderhill FL
A group art exhibit featuring amazing handmade goods inspired by the most fabulous space fantasy ever made. My piece is frozen Luke when he is stuffed inside the belly of a Tauntaun to keep him warm.
Upcoming Show
Saturday May 16th 2009, 1:18 am
Fiber Arctic
Schmancy
June 12th
1932 Second Ave., Seattle WA 9810
20 fiber artists were asked to create a piece that reflects their feelings on the state of our environment and how that impacts the Arctic. Looks like it going to be an awesome show!
upcoming show
Saturday January 24th 2009, 2:14 pm
Forget Me-Knot
Gallery Hanahou
611 Broadway Suite 730 NYC
curator-Kristen Rask
Feb. 6-27
opening reception Fe. 6th 6-8pm
For generations, women have expressed love of family through the painstaking art of embroidery. This February, gallery hanahou presents a new generation of embroidery artists using needle and thread to depict love in broader terms, whether idealized and simple or brutal and complicated. Curated by Kristen Rask, this group exhibit of affordable artwork will win your affection in more ways than one. A meaningful alternative to waxy chocolates.
Artists
Aimee Ray, Apol Lejano-Massebieau, Diem Chau, Emily Eibel, Emily Katz, Heidi Kenney, Jessica Marquez, Kate Durkin, Katherine Shaughnessy, Kayte Terry, Kris Garland, Kristen Rask, Mary Yaeger, Molly Dilworth, Nicole Licht, Orly Cogan, Pamela Davis, Sam Gobson, Sarah Horton, Shanna Fiorucci, Shannon Rankin, Vanessa Lauria, Vivienne Strauss
Participating artists include Diem Chau, whose minimalist works explore the periphery of narrative and moments forgotten, Orly Cogan, who works with vintage fabrics and found embroideries to create a new feminist discourse, and Shannon Rankin, who combines the visual elements of maps, anatomical illustrations, and natural forms to explore themes of travel, healing, and time.
Curator Kristen Rask has always been a crafter. From friendship bracelets, sewing, and jewelry, Kristen has tried it all. Embroidery struck her fancy a few years ago and she now has a hard time not incorporating it into all of her work. She opened up a store in downtown Seattle in 2004 called Schmancy. There she started an annual plush show titled Plush You, which just finished its fourth run. She has also curated art shows in various galleries in Seattle, San Francisco and now NYC.
All of the artwork in Forget Me-Not will also be available for viewing and purchase online via galleryhanahou.com beginning February 11.
Upcoming Show
Friday December 05th 2008, 4:44 pm
Wild Wild Kingdom
Monkeyhouse Toys + Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Bl
Los Angeles CA
Dec. 6th-Dec. 31st
Opening reception Dec. 6th 4-8pm
20+ fabric artists from all over will be showing off their skills! With a special exclusive collaboration set of plush and art books by Josh Taylor and ip2much.
Artists include: Heidi Kenney, Anna Chambers, 13:11, Sara Lanzillotta, Clara Boo of Curioddities, Aglaia Mortcheva, Toys from Saturn, I Heart Guts, Couch Tomato, Josh Taylor/ip2much, ichae ackso, Nancy of MinJae, Cimmi Mills, Nataka Moya Moya, Tsai-fi, Douglas Alvarez, Kathryn Keys, Renee Lawter, Beenznrice, Terri “Tooter” Berman, 9-Kei, Winona Regan, j. fuchs, 3 Sheets, Krystle Swaving, Vera Paras, Glenda Rolle, Lucy & Otis, Randy Kono, Jake Dino Miller, Natalie, Zola and more….
Pieces will be available to take home after the opening.
Upcoming Show
Friday December 05th 2008, 4:38 pm
Stuff This
Rivet Gallery
1200 N High St Columbus OH
Dec. 6th 2008-Dec. 31 2008
opening reception Sat Dec. 6th 7-10pm
2nd annual group plush show featuring over 30 artists.
Upcoming Show
Wednesday December 03rd 2008, 11:38 pm
Aerosal
Go Rilla! Gallery
3013 N. Main st. Santa Ana CA
opening reception Friday Dec. 5th 7-10pm
A study of the modern art form from design to graffiti on a peculiar canvas.
Upcoming Show
Tuesday December 02nd 2008, 7:34 pm
Squish Factor
Gnosis Gallery
823 Broad Ripple Ave. Indianapolis IN
opening reception Friday Dec. 5th 6-10pm
Custom plush show!
Upcoming Show
Friday November 28th 2008, 10:08 am
Luv-able + Hug-able 2
gallery hanahou
December 4 – January 7
Opening party: December 4, 6-9 pm
gallery hanahou 611 Broadway, Suite 730, NYC
For the second year in a row, gallery hanahou is pleased to present Luv-able and Hug-able, in infectiously affectionate plush show! The 2007 show had everyone from Time Out New York to Craft magazine buzzing with plush-mania. There will be even more to love in the 2008 show!
This year, the gallery is adding luv-able plushes by many new artists, including eight specially introduced by Plush You (plushyou.blogspot.com), the annual plush show in Seattle hosted by Schmancy. Like last year, gallery hanahou is also presenting plushes by a selection of Japanese artists whose work is rarely seen outside of Japan.
In addition, plushes by many of last year’s participants are coming back: one-of-a-kind work by Christina Gordon of JamFancy, Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane, Anna Chambers, Blythe Church, and many more!
Plushes will be available for purchase and immediate take-home at the opening party on December 4, 6-9 pm. Come early to nab an armful, or order from galleryhanahou.com for your hug-able holiday gifts!
Participating artists
Anna Chambers + Anna Hrachovec + Betz White + Blythe Church + Christina Gordon + Corinne Dean + Doinky Doodles + Eloole + Girl Savage + Heide Murray + Heidi Kenney + Hello Brute + Katie Park + Kup Kup Land + Lexi Franks + Lizette Greco + Lynda Lye + Nicole Gastonguay + Weebco
From Japan!
Ayumi Sato/Junie Moon + The Ossu! Syugeibu + rei☆komurasaki + IMAI SAYAKA + SPOOKS by Kobayashi Mayu + Yuko Hara + Yuriko Sera
Plush You Recommendations!
Ariana Marienelli + Coco Howard + Flying Star Toys by Florence Forrest + Hansigurumi + Jenny Harada + Made By Moxie + Robyn Fabsits + SOWA
Upcoming Show
Wednesday November 26th 2008, 9:18 am
Annual Holiday Exhibition
Art Star Gallery
623 N. 2nd st.
Philadelphia PA 19123
Nov. 29th-Dec. 31st
opening reception + 4 year anniversary bash Sat. Nov 29th 5-9pm
Handmade ornaments & cards by 25+ artists.
Upcoming Show
Thursday November 06th 2008, 12:09 pm
Plush It Yourself
Ruban Rat Sydney Australia
opening reception Nov. 12th 7pm
show runs Nov 12th -Dec 3
Ruban Rat, an exciting newcomer in the Designer Toy scene in Sydney, Australia, along with plush designer Serena Kuhl are holding a custom plush show, November 12th, 2008. The show will be a collection of international plush artist’s interpretation of a template provided by the organizers, with an emphasis on ingenuity and creativity in the interpretation of the template’s basic shape. A documentation of the process will be recorded on the Plush It blog leading up to the show, giving a bit of an insight into plush artist’s creative process.
Artists involved
My Paper Crane, Jenny Harada, CatRabbit, Jamous, Cuddly Rigor Mortis, Steff Bomb, Spok Spok, Beck Wheeler, Bytedust, Spooky Daddy, Violet pie, Natasha Fialokov, Marianne Roos, Loulou and Tummie, Lynette May, Dogbone Art, Erin Lynch, Bee Harris, Sarah Day, Nerderella, Bridget Read, Nervous Onion, Golden Russet, Eulalia Mejia, Cafaknitted, Creepy mouse toys, Alison Greiner, Eloole, Onno and Sylvia, Frocoli, Mariska fluffels, Jared Deal, Gabby Nathan, Laura Clempson, Andricon Girl, Skull Boy, Michael Wright, Adam Arber, One Red Robin, Sappy Moose Tree, Monster Monsters, Geek freaks, Robyn Fabsits, John Knox, Bony Bunz, Jake Henzler, Syl Hillier, Tim Wolff, John Murphy, Fing Toys, Marita Albers and Serena Kuhl
Upcoming Show
Friday October 31st 2008, 7:53 pm
Plush You Two
Double Punch Gallery
1821 Powell Street
San Francisco CA
Nov. 7th- Nov. 30th
opening reception Nov. 7th
Plush You! is an annual exhibit that showcases plush creations from artists all over the globe. The first show was held at Schmancy in downtown Seattle in 2005. Since then, Plush You has grown tremendously. With a recent book from F+W Publications, an enormous list of applicants each year, as well as a second, 2008 show scheduled at Double Punch Gallery in San Francisco — Plush You continues to show the world the impressive and boundless possibilities of plush!
Upcoming Show
Friday October 10th 2008, 1:14 pm
Osaka Popstar Devil Dog Art Show
Halloween Night Oct. 31st 2008
The Showroom Gallery
117 2nd Ave (& 7th st.)
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10003
opening night 7-11pm
Over 100 artists from all over the world have been asked to customize a Devil Dog vinyl figure into a one of a kind work of art. Net profits from the sale of the pieces will be donated to animal rescue. The final charity will be announced in the next few weeks.
Upcoming show
Monday October 06th 2008, 4:21 pm
Southern Drawl’s Spooktacular Halloween Show
The Five Spot
Sat Oct 11th and 18th 7pm (in the front room)
1123 Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 223-1100
Come pay your respects to dozens of spooky Atlanta artists at the double opening of Southern Drawl’s Spooktacular Art Show, Saturday October 11th and 18th, 7PM in the front room of The Five Spot.
Some of the featured artists for the Spooktacular Art Show are: Ben Prisk, Jake Nelson-Dooley, Ashley Zeltzer, Pierre Cerrato, C Martin Croker, Chris Hamer, Amber Draschil, Andrew Bellury and Brett Thompson…just to name a few!
Upcoming Show
Saturday October 04th 2008, 10:11 pm
Dia de los Plush
October 11-November 7
Red Hot Robot
14 W. Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602.264.8560
opening reception Oct. 11th
A Day Of The Dead plush art show.
Upcoming Show
Wednesday October 01st 2008, 9:14 pm
Monster Art Rally
Oct 10th-Nov 1st 2008
Gallery1988 San Francisco
1173 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 409-1376
Opening reception Fri Oct 10th 7-10pm
A frightening show of plush and custom vinyl creatures!
Upcoming Show
Monday September 29th 2008, 10:20 am
Plush You 2008
Schmancy, Fancy, and Nancy
1932 Second Ave. Seattle WA
opening reception Oct. 10th
Plush You! is an annual exhibit that showcases plush creations from artists all over the globe. The first show was held at Schmancy in downtown Seattle in 2005. Since then, Plush You has grown tremendously. With a recent book from F+W Publications, an enormous list of applicants each year, as well as a second, 2008 show scheduled at Double Punch Gallery in San Francisco — Plush You continues to show the world the impressive and boundless possibilities of plush!
Upcoming Show
Wednesday September 24th 2008, 5:12 pm
Plastique Fantastique
Monkeyhouse Toys + Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd.
Los Angeles CA
opening reception Oct. 4th
4-9pm
Cast Your Vote!
Wednesday September 10th 2008, 3:56 pm
I am so honored to have been chosen by The Washington City paper as a candidate for their Craftiest Bastard contest. There are ten people in all! Please everyone check out the contest and place your vote by Oct. 1st. You have the opportunity to elect your favorite candidate by voting on the issues: creativity of product, originality, use of materials and product construction It is so exciting to be in the running for this!
Feel free to repost this too and spread the word. I think you’ll be able to vote at Crafty Bastards too…I will be booth #113.
Upcoming Show
Sunday August 24th 2008, 12:53 pm
Super Plush
Sept 25th-Oct 2nd
opening reception Sept 25th 7pm-midnight
Ghetto Gloss
2380 Glendale Blvd.
Silverlake CA 90039
323-912-0008
Upcoming Show
Friday August 22nd 2008, 11:57 am
all-a-board
Monkeyhouse Toys + Art Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd. Los Angeles CA
Aug 23rd-Sept 7th
Opening reception Sat. Aug 23rd 4-8pm
Custom skate deck board show, and perhaps one plush skateboard in the bunch ;)
Show
Sunday August 17th 2008, 1:38 pm
Toy Qube 4th anniversary
Custom Sharky Show
08/15/08
Sullivan Room New York, NY
(Yes I am late in posting about this, it just passed sorry!)
Toy Qube threw a 4 year anniversary party. Featuring custom Sharky (by Keith Poon) vinyl figures by over 50 different artists. The unsold pieces will be put online for sale soon. I turned my Sharky into a potted mushroom. The shape of the body and pointy top worked well for topping with a mushroom cap. I think the open bitey mouth of the Sharky made it very Mario Bros-esque. The fins became leaves, and I had a lot of fun making it.
I wanted to go ahead and post about it on the “news” page anyhow since I use this to keep track of the shows I have done.
Upcoming Show
Saturday July 19th 2008, 6:23 pm
If You Lived Here You Would Be Home Now
solo show!
Schmancy Toys + Gallery
1932 Second Ave.
Seattle WA
206-728-8008
opening reception (I will be there!) Fri. Aug 8th 6-9pm
Please come out to my solo show at Schmancy! I will have all new plush, and there will be special baked goods and lots of fun! If you cannot make it out you can see + buy work online (link to come) a week before the show opens. Please feel free to repost this and help spread the word! :) :)
Upcoming Show
Thursday June 19th 2008, 8:57 am
This Is For You
Nowhere North
Top Floor
Alston Works
Alston Road/Falklands Road
High Barnet
EN5 4EL
opening reception Fri june 27th 7-9pm
show runs Fri June 27th-Sun July 20th
For more information call 07904 185869 or email info@nowherenorth.co.uk
Upcoming Show
Monday June 16th 2008, 1:58 pm
Sugar Rush
an all girl group show
June 21st-July 6
Monkeyhouse Toys and Gallery
1618 1/2 Silver Lake Bl.
Los Angeles CA
Opening reception Sat. June 21st 4-8pm
Upcoming Show
Friday June 06th 2008, 11:44 pm
PLUSHFORM release and custom show
June 27th, 6 – 9pm
Rotofugi Designer Toy Store & Gallery
1953 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
ph. 312.491.9501
Free goodie bags for the first 50 attendees. Prizes awarded throughout the night. Some artists in attendance, signing Plusforms and other items. Demo tables to show what you can do with Plushform.
Snacks and beverages will be provided as well! No sneak peeks of my new plushform that I created for this show, but I will post photos once it has been revealed! Plushform Website.
Upcoming Show
Monday May 19th 2008, 7:38 pm
Sugarcraft
June 27th- August 9th, 2008 Opening Reception
Friday, June 27th 6-9 pm
Kasia Kay Art Projects
1044 W. Fulton Market St
Chicago, IL 60607
SC is an international exhibit including works by over 50 artists, specially selected from all over the world. The exhibit focuses on the theme of indulgence in the arts while representing the contemporary adoption of DIY practices as a response to mass production and consumption, as well as the fading line between contemporary fine art and fine craft. Casual viewers and art connoisseurs alike are invited to engage with both established and emerging artists.
Sweetness in texture and sculptural form is laid out smorgasbord style, including a fur delicacy from Christine Marie Davis, James Jaxxa’s cupcake fake-outs in Styrofoam and glass and a plush crying cake from My Paper Crane. Another anthropomorphized pastry is made noisily cannibalistic in a video by Kathy Santiago’s Everlasting Cakes. Contributing works that are partly or wholly edible
desserts, Whiteside and cake stylist Mark Seaman bring the sensual experience of
Sugarcraft full circle.
With The Candy Shoppe!, a miniature marketplace of items from exhibiting artists and DIY crafters featured by Columbus-based show sponsor Wholly Craft!, and a wide range of price points starting at seven dollars, the curator hopes to create an irresistible temptation in gallery visitors to take a taste of the exhibition to go.
Upcoming Show
Monday May 12th 2008, 6:31 pm
Crammed Organisms
Crammed Organisms Grand Opening Party
June 6th 7-11pm
Starclipper Comics
6392 Delmar Blvd. in the Loop! St. Louis, MO 63130
Crammed Organisms
June 13th 7-11pm
Cranky Yellow
2122 Cherokee Street! St. Louis, MO 63118
Crammed Organisms
June 20th 7-11pm
Subterranean Books
6275 Delmar Blvd. in the Loop! St. Louis, MO 63130
Crammed Organisms
June 27th 7-11pm
APOP Records
2831 Cherokee Street! St. Louis, MO 63118
Crammed Organisms is the world’s largest plush show! The show is located at 4 unique, independent venues in Saint Louis, MO. In addition to the shear hugeness of the event we offer a diversity to match its size! In each of the venues hosting Crammed Organisms you will find stuffed whimsies and art not displayed in any of the others!
Each venue will host over 100 different plush, plus other fun stuff varying from venue to venue..including “make your own plush studio”, raffles, a plush display made by children, book release, and more. You can check the website for all the details.
This last photo was taken by my lovely sister Heather.
Upcoming Mini-Show
Wednesday April 16th 2008, 10:16 am
Mini-Plushform Exhibit
NYC Comicon
Shawnimals Booth #1057
April 18-20
A small showing of customized Plushforms, the new customizable plush by Shawn Smith (Shawnimals.com). I called mine Rainbow Swimmer because the daises on his head remind me of an old bathing cap. I actually found a similar one at a yard sale once.
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