Archive for January, 2007

Brandon Reese

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

I’m happy to show off Brandon Reese’s new print, Nut Craze. Frankly, everything Brandon does puts a smile on my face, ‘cept this one makes me sad. OK, I’m better now.

If I had a kid I’d decorate his room with Brandon’s stuff . . . wait, I do . . . and I did! www.thumbtackpress.com

Kristian Olson

Friday, January 19th, 2007

How do I even begin to preface Kristian Olson and his amazing style. His work proves, once again, that illustration is an ever-changing and evolving trade. His images are simply awesome. He works with old school detail - like a the back of a Hoyle playing card, or printed currency - but with the marriage [...]

Miriam Martinez

Friday, January 19th, 2007

I am so excited to have Miriam Martinez on Thumbtack Press. This image above, El Valiente, not only combines her loving artistic homage to Mexico, but also honors her Father.

“He always tells my brothers and I that in order to play the game of life we have to be willing to stand up for ourselves and [...]

New Gianluca Folì

Monday, January 15th, 2007

If you don’t love this image from Gianluca please do not attempt to buy art ever again. Thank you. Oh, and please don’t forget about your daily fiber. www.thumbtackpress.com

New Heiko prints!

Monday, January 15th, 2007

Heiko’s one of the few two-pager artists here, he’s got so much work! View four new prints, the one above, Peacock, is classic Heiko. Mystical animal . . . check, Man wearing a stovepipe hat . . . check, Hearts and Skulls . . . check, and just a smidgen of color . . . [...]

Thumbtack Press is accepting artists again!

Saturday, January 13th, 2007

Thumbtack Press is looking for a few good incredible artists. Our NEW! submission page has just launched. The new page allows you to submit three images at a time instead of one. Here’s a quick tip: if you submit only one image and you don’t have a website where I can see more you won’t [...]

I saw a van on the road today

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

It was a business van, I can’t quite remember the trade, it was air conditioning or pool cleaning-type business. The van was super clean and white with pristine red letters on the side panel. What caught my eye was the slogan under the name of the company . . .

“Integrity above profits”

That’s the mantra that [...]