Portland-based illustrators Jolby are working on their first childrens' book entitled The King's Sixth Finger, a whimsical story about a king named Mortimer who is obsessed with the number 5. Using the recently popular Kickstarter.com, Josh and Colby are hoping to publish the book with funds from pre-ordered copies and other donations. During the three month funding period, backers will be sent exclusive sneak peaks and behind the scenes insight into their creative process. Here's a sneak peak of King Mortimer himself (pre sixth finger).
Josh and Colby are co-writing the book with Rachel Roellke. Knowing how talented these two are, I can't wait to receive my copy in the mail..! If you'd like to pre-order the book, or just support the cause, visit their Kickstarter page here.
Posted By zack | 9/28/2010 | 11:59 PM | Add a Comment
We spent all week stocking up on new tees, hoodies and screen artwork to debut at this Sunday's THREAD Show. This edition of Thread promises to be the best yet, with the addition of Nosh and only a $5 cover (if you rsvp here). Come find Sezio's booth and print something fresh for the fall.
Sezio is excited to host Thread's official after party this year, right up 5th street at Tin Can Alehouse. We've lined up one of our favorite San Diego acts, Little Deadman, along with SF up-and-comers Young Prisms. Show up with your Thread wristband on, and your first drink is on the house!
Little Deadman - "Shooting Seagulls"
Posted By zack | 9/24/2010 | 6:57 PM | Add a Comment
We're teaming up with Holiday Matinee again for 2010's PARK(ing) Day this Friday, September 17th. We'll be reclaiming our spot in front of Burger Lounge in Little Italy, and crossing our fingers that Officer Raspberry doesn't arrest us. Tomorrow, parking spaces all over the world will be turned into mini parks, making a unified statement that we need more green, open spaces in our urban areas.
If you missed last year's PARK(ing) Day, here's a recap. We'll be in front of 1608 India Street from 9am - 6pm tomorrow. Some of our musician friends will be joining us throughout the day, capping off with a performance by Writer at 5pm. Swing by and say hi..!
Posted By zack | 9/16/2010 | 4:12 PM | View Comments (1)
"Cute But Desperate" by Gary Allard
In this digital age, lo-fi livin’ is the life for me. Keep my beer cold and cheap, my books used, and my cameras disposable. Without the polish and sheen of Photoshop, film cameras leave the print in the hands of photographic destiny, where light leaks and graininess give an honest moment it’s due.
Half the fun of film is waiting to see what develops, so while I appreciate photography of all styles and forms, I have a very special nook in my heart for 35mm and medium format.
Enter Plastic Fantastic, a group photography show and benefit auction presented by American Photographic Artists San Diego (APASD) held at Subtext Gallery this Friday, September 3rd from 6-10pm. For one night only, photographers will show images created with plastic cameras. Think supersaturated prints in soft focus, think accidental vignetting, light flares, and double exposures.
Also, San Diego jazz band Pocket will play at 9pm and part of the proceeds from the evening will go to The AjA Project.
Posted By angella | 9/2/2010 | 3:37 PM | View Comments (1)
A couple birthdays ago, Joel P West gave me the above 5x5 inch canvas portraying a mid-century deep sea diver. One of my treasured possessions to this day, I finally convinced Joel to re-work his design into a t-shirt graphic for all to enjoy. Below is what he came up with:
We only printed a few dozen shirts, which are available now through our online store for the low, low price of $22.50!!! They're printed on American Apparel's 2001 Unisex Tee, sizes Small through X-Large.
Pick up Deep Search by Joel P West here, and follow the directions below.
The process is pretty simple here: Step #1 - Buy Joel P West T-Shirt. Step #2 - Spend some time thinking in the woods (cool walking stick recommended). Step #3 - Get babes (or dudes, whatever you're into).
Photos by Joel P West
Posted By zack | 8/29/2010 | 10:32 PM | View Comments (2)