Audrey Kawasaki "Restlessly Still"

The beautiful work of Audrey Kawasaki will be on view at Merry Karnowsky Gallery beginning this weekend, with a stellar print release to mark the occasion.

Femke Hiemstra, Audrey Kawasaki & Deedee Cheriel
July 30 - August 27, 2011
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 30, 8-11pm

MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
170 S. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Print details:
Limited to 100 pieces
Hand signed and numbered by the artist
Title: Enrapture
Edition Size: 100
Unframed Image size: 21 ¼" x 21 ¼"

Gemma Correll's Animal Parade decorative tape

I love this! Available in Gemma Correll's shop.

Flowers & Geometrics Print by LouLou & Tummie

I love this LouLou & Tummie print! Look how cool the watermark is!

STUF

I just love the modern simplicity in these stuffed toys by STUF. The black / red / white developmental STUF line is my favorite.

Amaia Arrazola

I initially saw the amazing work of Amaia Arrazola on a Hi-Fructose studio visit post, and I was an instant fan. She has a large selection of work on her personal website as well. I love the simplicity and use of color and text in her work.

Di Depux Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the Di Depux giveaway is comment #9, ~HannahLou~! Congratulations! Don't worry, there's still chances to win other TokyoBunnie Summer giveaways, stay tuned!

Thoughtful by Jermiah Ketner

This awesome custom by Jeremiah Ketner (small and round), done for SDCC, is now available from Dragatomi!

Shawnimals: Special Edition Pink Ninja + print

I just love this sweet little pink ninja! This little gal is being sold to help raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk to raise money for Breast Cancer research and community programs. Jen Brody, co-owner of Shawnimals, is walking in the event. You get this ninja and a supercute letterpress print! Limited to 100 pieces.

To dontate directly to the event, go here.

Shades of Ray

I am a big fan of Color Ink Book- which brings some of my favorite artists together for their coloring book publication. Their 'Shades of Ray' exhibition, celebrating their 3rd Anniversary, opens this Friday at WWA Gallery.

Opening: Friday, July 29th 2011 (7 PM)
WWA Gallery
9517 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232

Amazing lineup of artists:
Alex Pardee, Andrew Bell, Angry Woebots (Aaron Martin), Anthony Ausgang, CJ Metzger, Chris Ryniak, Dan Goodsell, Dave Correia, Dave Crosland AKA King Gum, Dave Warshaw, David Arshawsky, David Lozeau, Deph, Deryke Cardenaz, “Dirty” Donny Gillies, Dolla, DrilOne, Fernando Berger, Frijol Boy, Heiko Müller, J★RYU, James Henry Dufresne, Jason Limon, JC Rivera, Jim Mahfood AKA Food One, John “Spanky” Stokes, kaNO, Kevin Gosselin, Leecifer, Luke Chueh, Luke Harris, Martin Ontiveros, MCA, Miss Mindy, Mr. Shane Jessup, Ritzy Periwinkle, Sam Arshawsky, Sean Regalado aka GOREilla, Shawn “Shawnimals” Smith, Sket One, Skinner, Steff Bomb, Steven J Daily, Tom Haubrick, Travis Lampe, Yosiell Lorenzo and more.

Here's some sneak peeks from Miss Mindy & Chris Ryniak!

Alyssa Nassner's Small Talk Studios

Oooh! Wonderful prints, notebooks and home goods by Alyssa Nassner in the Small Talk Studios Etsy Shop!

Bags & Pouches by Cuore

I feel like everytime I visit the Cuore Etsy shop it's filled with more beautiful things and I end up coveting everything in it!
These bags and pouches are fantastic.

Zara on Etsy

Love the prints in the Zara Etsy Shop!

Pancho Tolchinsky: The Little Decisions We Make

Pancho Tolchinsky is a fantastic photographer. I am always blown away by the gorgeous depth and narrative in his photography. His new show, 'The Little Decisions We Make' opens July 27th at Rojo Contemporary Art Space in Barcelona.

Heisuke Kitazawa : While You Were Away at GR2

Excited to see one of my favorite artists returning for what is sure to be another amazing show at GR2!

From the press release:
Heisuke Kitazawa or PCP Art Exhibition – While You Were Away

July 30 – August 24th, 2011
Reception: Saturday, July 30, 6:30 – 10:00 pm

GR2 2062 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025

Heisuke Kitazawa or PCP lives near Tokyo and will be at this exhibition in person.
After living in LA for 16 years, moved to Tokyo where he works as freelance illustrator / designer. he’s worked on projects for Kenzo perfumes, Guardian news paper, music video for Yo Gabba Gabba! , and murals for Weller Court in LA, Hotel Tomo in San Francisco JR Tokyo station in Japan.

A few words from Kitazawa explains the exhibition, “While You Were Away is about loneliness – being alone, feeling alone, and communicating/coping/befriending with our loneliness. We all feel lonely sometimes. it doesn’t matter if we are living happily with family, friends, virtual friends, cats and dogs included, loneliness sneaks in like ants and mosquitos in my apartment.”

But loneliness is not necessary bad, because we can only face ourselves in our loneliness, and it’s the only way to better understand who we are. so these are the results of my loneliness, but by sharing them with you, i no longer feel alone.

DIY Plush workshop with Monster Factory @ Magic Pony

DIY Plush workshop with Monster Factory at Magic Pony in Toronto.

This looks so, so awesome, I would love to attend this! I think Monster Factory, hands down, creates the most original plush designs out there, and each character has so much personality and charm. I would love to learn from the masters!

About the workshop:
Led by the acclaimed toy designers Monster Factory, each day of our four-day program explores the creation of plush toys from concept to construction, character, narrative development and world. Set within Magic Pony, Toronto's premiere space for young contemporary art, attendees will create and sew their own original, plush companion to bring home.

64 Colors 'Talk to the Tummy' for Dragatomi at SDCC

This is beyond beautiful!

Via Hello Vinyl:
64 Colors have also contributed to the awesome Dragatomi Booth #4935 at SDCC 2011 with this awesomely beautiful custom 8" Dunny"Talk to the Tummy". The lovely woodland designed custom Dunny will be available at the Dragatomi Booth #4935 from Friday till Sunday.

Watercolor from Mari Inukai during her SDCC Giant Robot signing!

This is so cool!

Purchase a Sekaiseifukudan piece at Mari Inukai's signing at the Giant Robot booth #1729 and you can get a small original watercolor piece by Mari Inukai. This will last until she runs out of supplies.

Signing details:
Friday 3:30 - 5:30
Saturday 12-2

SDCC: Exclusive Junko Mizuno Prints at Gallery Nucleus

Three Comicon Exclusive Junko Mizuno Prints - Nucleus | Art Gallery and Store
oooh exclusive Junko Mizuno prints ad SDCC? I may have to check these out!!

Miss Mindy @ SDCC

My awesome pal Miss Mindy is headed to SDCC both to sign at Baby Tattoo Books #4712 (Follow her on Twitter for exact schedule) and to sign at Color Ink Books #5569 Saturday at noon! Go show her some love!

Becky Dreistadt @ SDCC

I've just discovered the lovely work of Becky Dreistadt! She'll be signing at the Gallery Nucleus SDCC booth today (Thursday 2/21) from 12-1. I love the mix of modern illustration with vintage feel in her work!