Archive for September, 2006

Chris Buzelli

Saturday, September 30th, 2006

The great Chris Buzelli adds this absolutely amazing print to his tackboard. I was recently interviewed for a podcast about illustration (more on that soon) and was asked what separates Thumbtack Press from our competition. What I should have said was “Just go to the website and look - just look!”, but noooooo, I went [...]

What’s the deal with the “Ad”?

Friday, September 29th, 2006

Believe it or not, I have a thin skin. A few weeks ago I received an inflammatory e-mail from a customer complaining about how their print was damaged via shipping, it rarely happens, but unfortunately, it does happen. UPS is a good company but 90% of their handling is done by machines and conveyors (and [...]

Speaking of (to) my Son

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Today, you’re 3 years old. I know, I can’t believe it either.

If by some miracle you are reading this somewhere later in life I want you to know that I’m thankful . . . truly and sincerely thankful . . . for picking me as your Daddy. I love you so much! www.thumbtackpress.com

Ask me if I have a picture of my Son!

Saturday, September 16th, 2006

A popular LA museum has put up a 20 ft. banner of my Son directly facing the I-5 freeway, which means he’s seen by over 100,000 people (probably more) every single day. I’d give you the details of how it all went down, but who cares, I’m just tickled to see him so huge. There’s [...]

Go away! I told you I didn’t order any pizza! Why won’t you answer me!!! That’s it I’m calling the number on the box, you’re fired pal!

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

In my never-ending search for better and unique ways to market Thumbtack Press I stumbled upon this clever marketing gimmick for Papa John’s pizza. Damn, I wish I would’ve thunked it.

What a hoot. If this was on my door I’d think “Papa John’s” the next time I wanted pizza. Brilliant idea! (as long as the [...]

Jared Drew Moody

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

Jared Drew Moody makes simple images. Not simplistic, simple. They’re small prints but the size seems appropriate to the themes and compositions. They’re really spectacular. I keep clicking over to this one. www.thumbtackpress.com

Ed Beals

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

I like Ed Beals work, in fact I’ve liked his work since 1999 when he and I were up-and-comers in the realm of Flash animation, he went on to become a master, and I became . . . well . . . decent but no where near Ed’s level. But we did collaborate on a [...]

600!

Sunday, September 10th, 2006

Over 600 prints now available on Thumbtack Press! www.thumbtackpress.com

My wife is psychic

Saturday, September 9th, 2006

After seven years of marriage my wife is now able to read my mind, this spectacular ability was demonstrated live in front of 7 other family members at a dim sum restaurant today. I’ll explain:

There is a rice and pork dish that I must have whenever we go to dim sum – we ordered it, [...]

I hate to say it, but this is me sometimes

Thursday, September 7th, 2006

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