Misery Prints

New Zealand based artist Misery has long been a favorite of mine (she's the artist behind Blue Q's 'Cute as Hell' line) Her website now has an online shop which boasts a few tees and some nice prints.

Artist Edition Lapotop Skins

There seems to be A LOT of companies releasing artist edition laptop skins - which means your choices of artists is expanding!

I posted before about Gelaskins, whose product I've used and loved, but now the market is getting flooded with companies releasing artist edition vinyl laptop skins.

The selection over at Infectious is pretty great - Mijn Schatje, Buff Monster, Shag, Zeptonn, Dalek, Junko Mizuno, Jon Burgerman and others.

Nook Art's selction includes Misery, Elana Mullaly, Jon Burgerman, and Tama. You'll have to pay for shipping from Australia to get stuff from Nook though.

I can't speak for the quality of the skins at Infectious and Nook Art, but I bought a Catalina Estrada Mac laptop skin from Gelaskins for a friend and it was gorgeous. Super easy to apply and looked beautiful on her laptop.

Misery : Holly Melancholy

Auckland New Zealand based graffiti artist Misery has a new exhibition opening this weekend! Misery's work is a fantastic mix of cute and sad, sweet and evil, and her new show, Holly Melancholy sounds like it's going to be great!


Creatures in the show include fox mixed with deer (who battle between eating grass or bunnies), vampire flowers, an obnoxious al paca and an evil sun.


Misery says "I think I see something beautiful in things that are a little sad or misplaced, or not quite right.. I think it's my sense of humor.. I like finding a balance between something that's beautiful and sweet and charming but has an evil, malicious side."


Holly Melancholy August 14-22
Webb's, Auckland

Misery : "Mighty Monster Masquerade"

Misery's work for Illicit in New Zealand has gotten really popular lately. I see girls in her cute tees and carrying her totes all the time, and she recently designed a line for Blue Q. Misery's new show, 'Mighty Monster Masquerade" opens this week, and runs through August 18th. It's in New Zealand, at Alleluya Cafe, St Kevins Arcade. Also, check out the Misery myspace page for more updated info on shows, etc.