While it’s unclear what originally led Toronto-based artist Rodger James Beck to start this mashup series—which began with “Where’s Bobby?”—it’s pretty freaking clever in both it’s simplicity and sense of humor. Two years in the making and still growing, this collection of nostalgia-inspired fan art takes what could be considered among the earliest pre-internet memes […]
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In a world where 3D printing can completely automate the fabrication process, it’s easy to forget how great it can be to actually build something with your own hands and few basic tools. Just ask today’s clubhouse guest, David Proctor, who for the past decade has been honing his skills as a craftsman and woodworker, […]
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Earlier this week I shared my thoughts on the recently released Garbage Pail Kids documentary, 30 Years of Garbage, by Peel Here Productions. One of the things I enjoyed most about the film was not only getting to hear from the artists who helped launched the card series, but also the current generation of GPK […]
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WHERE: Gallery1988 (East) 7021 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90038 OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, June 17, 7:00PM – 9:00PM HOURS: Wednesday to Sunday: 11am-6pm Monday to Tuesday: Closed This Friday, our friend and occasional co-conspirator Matt Skiff is having is having his very own solo art show at G1988 (East)! Entitled “Best Friends,” the show is […]
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Bad guys often get a raw deal, it’s no wonder they’re always so grumpy. I mean, when the “good guys” swoop in to slap them around or the police start shooting first and asking questions later, I’d be pretty grumpy too. Thanks to Australian artist, Mr. Florey, we finally get to see these villains in […]
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It would seem I’ve fallen a bit behind on Fan Art Friday in the past few weeks, but luckily illustrator Alan Defibaugh had plenty of of artwork to light a fire under my butt. Defibaugh – whose based in Austin, TX no less – recently threw down his own gauntlet with the task of posting […]
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Pop culture site, Blurppy is at it again with the unveiling of their latest Poster Posse project – this time paying tribute to the new GODZILLA film which hits theaters later this month. As with their X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST project, the site has invited a handful of artists to participate in celebrating the […]
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I originally had a different Star Wars-themed feature planned for this week’s Fan Art Friday, but after seeing artist Mike Leavitt‘s take on Michael Jackson as an Ewok I just had to share this set of crazy, custom action figure fan art first. Entitled Empire Peaks, the series of bizarre “carved wood statuary” transplants real […]
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Looking for a one of a kind, guaranteed to please geek gift for that special someone in your life? Then check out these wooden idols (sculptures) by artist Amanda Visell based on characters from across pop culture including the Muppets, Masters of the Universe, Gremlins, Godzilla, Voltron and more. Not all of the idols below […]