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Artist of the Week: Nathan Ota

Monday, October 31st, 2011 | By: Megan

At Thumbtack Press our artists’ personalities make us unique. That’s why we’re opening the Thumbtack Press vault and sharing more about these talented and unique characters with our community.  From uncomfortably personal interviews to tabloid-esque exposés, you’ll find something interesting to come back and read each and every week. This week’s featured artist is Nathan [...]


The Thumbtack Kickback

Friday, October 28th, 2011 | By: Megan

Love authentic, thought provoking art as much as we do? You’re in the right place. Each week we’re giving away a print from our curated collection. Entering is as simple as two clicks: All you have to do is follow Thumbtack Press on Twitter and then click here to tweet the giveaway. We’ll randomly pick [...]


“Uncle Oil Sam” by Joby Cummings

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 | By: Megan

Thumbtack Press illustrator Joby Cummings has succeeded once again in producing fantastic, hilarious, and tattoo-inspired work, including this new print, Uncle Oil Sam, that we’ve chosen to share with you here. Joby’s skeletal take on the iconic image of Uncle Sam and the US dollar is a clever and comical commentary on government, politics, and [...]


Pamela Henderson on TTP: New Artist Spotlight

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 | By: Megan

We’re very proud to have recently added Pamela Henderson to our group of incredible artists! Pamela grew up in a rural area with a population of only 205 and on a ranch near Dallas, Texas. Hers is a story of inspiration – from extreme small town origins to talented and prolific fine artist. Pamela was [...]


The Thumbtack Kickback

Friday, October 21st, 2011 | By: Megan

Love authentic, thought provoking art as much as we do? You’re in the right place. Each week we’re giving away a print from our curated collection. Entering is as simple as two clicks: All you have to do is follow Thumbtack Press on Twitter and then click here to tweet the giveaway. We’ll randomly pick [...]


Fruit Corsets In History by Liza Ferneyhough

Friday, October 21st, 2011 | By: Megan

Today we’re featuring Fruit Corsets In History by Thumbtack Press artist Liza Ferneyhough. This piece embodies Liza’s usual sweet, feminized aesthetic and evokes the charming quality of historical, antiquated caricatures and sketches. Her take on the corset is so tasty, but tell us what you think by commenting below. Be sure to try it on for [...]


Bryan Holland on TTP: New Artist Spotlight

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 | By: Megan

This week we’re featuring Bryan Holland, a Minnesota native and mixed media artist who is relatively new on the Thumbtack Press scene. Bryan’s work is steeped in cultural references and explores a variety of artistic mediums. Though his aesthetic is heavily influenced by vintage art, his skillful collage combine with it to add a modern, [...]


Artist of the Week: Luis Melo

Monday, October 17th, 2011 | By: Megan

At Thumbtack Press our artists’ personalities make us unique. That’s why we’re opening the Thumbtack Press vault and sharing more about these talented and unique characters with our community.  From uncomfortably personal interviews to tabloid-esque exposés, you’ll find something interesting to come back and read each and every week. This week’s featured artist is Luis [...]


The Thumbtack Kickback

Friday, October 14th, 2011 | By: Megan

Love authentic, thought provoking art as much as we do? You’re in the right place. Each week we’re giving away a print from our curated collection. Entering is as simple as two clicks: All you have to do is follow Thumbtack Press on Twitter and then click here to tweet the giveaway. We’ll randomly pick [...]


Niark1 on TTP: New Artist Spotlight

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 | By: Megan

French artist, Niark1 aka Sébastien Féraut, is new to our flock of uniquely gifted artists here at Thumbtack Press. His low brow sensibilities and his distinctive grasp on characterization truly makes him a force to be reckoned with in the thriving realm of pop culture. Niark1 takes his talent a step further with a pseudo-psychedelic [...]


Artist of the Week: Scott Balmer

Monday, October 10th, 2011 | By: Megan

At Thumbtack Press our artists’ personalities make us unique. That’s why we’re opening the Thumbtack Press vault and sharing more about these talented and unique characters with our community.  From uncomfortably personal interviews to tabloid-esque exposés, you’ll find something interesting to come back and read each and every week. This week’s featured artist is Scott [...]


The Thumbtack Kickback

Friday, October 7th, 2011 | By: Megan

Love authentic, thought provoking art as much as we do? You’re in the right place. Each week we’re giving away a print from our curated collection. Entering is as simple as two clicks: All you have to do is follow Thumbtack Press on Twitter and then click here to tweet the giveaway. We’ll randomly pick [...]


Artist of the Week: Anthony Freda

Thursday, October 6th, 2011 | By: Megan

At Thumbtack Press our artists’ personalities make us unique. That’s why we’re opening the Thumbtack Press vault and sharing more about these talented and unique characters with our community.  From uncomfortably personal interviews to tabloid-esque exposés you’ll find something interesting to come back and read each and every week. This week’s featured artist is Anthony [...]


Untitled (Diamond In The Mouth) by Irana Douer

Thursday, October 6th, 2011 | By: Megan

Today we’re featuring Untitled (Diamond In The Mouth) by Thumbtack Press artist Irana Douer. Though it technically doesn’t have a name, this piece certainly makes a statement. The neon colors contrasted against the woman’s pale face are striking, but even more so is the expression of the woman itself – a seductive concoction of pleasure, confidence, and maybe [...]