Peter de Seve

A new Christmas print from Peter de Seve.

 

Amanda McCavour

Amanda McCavour creates these installation pieces using a sewing machine and thread. Because thread is so thin and flat, the final piece looks like a colored pencil drawing that has been taken off the paper.

Artist Statement:

“In my work, I use a sewing machine to create thread drawings and installations by sewing into a fabric that dissolves in water. This fabric makes it possible for me to build up the thread by sewing repeatedly into my drawn images so that when the fabric is dissolved, the image can hold together without a base. These thread images appear as though they would be easily unraveled and seemingly on the verge of falling apart, despite the works actual raveled strength.

I am interested in the vulnerability of thread, its ability to unravel, and its strength when it is sewn together.  I am interested in the connections between process and materials and the way that they relate to images and spaces.  Tracing actions and environments through a process of repetition, translation and dissolving, I hope to trace absence.  My work is a process of making as a way of tracing and preserving things that are gone, or slowly falling apart.”

{via The Jealous Curator and Blethering Crafts}

Carlos Grangel

 

I learned of Carlos Grangel this past weekend at CTN. His character designs blew me away – his characters have such variety in shapes, silhouette, and personality. There’s something so elegant about his model sheets (even though many of them have been drawn on cereal boxes!)

Enjoy! And make sure to take a look at the other great work on his website.

Oscar Grillo

I just got back from the CTN expo in Burbank where I had the good fortune of having dinner with Oscar Grillo, illustrator and former-animator. If you ever have the chance, I strongly recommend attending one of his lectures. He is full of stories, artwork, and inspiration. On top of that, he is absolutely hilarious – he had our crowd in hysterics.

The images above have come from both his personal blog and his commercial blog. In the coming days I will also be posting some of the great artists he introduced me to.

APAK

I have posted about APAK before and have loved them ever since (who could hate those neon colored space men?!)  And now APAK is selling a beautiful 2012 Space Calendar on their Etsy.

If you’re a fan of APAK get over there quick!

And if you’re new to This is a What, check out my first APAK post here.

Happy Birthday, Mary Blair!

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Mary Blair’s birthday (which Google kindly reminded me with this google doodle by Mike Dutton)

And now Mary Blair herself:

1. Personal paintings

2. Concept art for Alice in Wonderland

3. Set concept for Cole Black and the Seven Dwarfs

4. Concept art for Peter Pan

{Images  from Michael Sporn’s Splog – check out his website for much much more}

 

Jen Tong

Illustrations by Jen Tong.

{via curiosities and clockwork}

John K

Last night, John K. (creator of Ren & Stimpy) guest animated the Simpson’s intro couch gag. Definitely take a look!

Cartoon Brew has posted a wonderfully in-depth interview with John K about his work on this project. They have also posted a series of clips showing John K’s process (with much better sound effects than the video above!)

Shaun Tan

Illustrations by Shaun Tan from the book Tales from Outer Suburbia.

{artist found via life is a danceable tragedy}

John and Faith Hubley

Michael Sporn just wrote a wonderful post about Moonbird, the 1959 Academy Award winning short by the Hubleys. He’s posted a lot of beautiful stills as well as good information regarding techniques, sound, paints, etc. Definitely take a look!

And if you’re not familiar with the film:

{via Michael Sporn Splog}