Open Call for Kids Monster Drawings at Monster Party 2013

It's that time of the year - when summer comes to a close and we prepare for Monster Party, our annual celebration of friendly monsters! This year we are holding it at UGLY Gallery in New Bedford, MA and we're looking for kids to submit monster drawings to our children's gallery. See below for details and then come to the opening on October 10!

Podgy Panda x MCA = Summer Fun

The Studio Miners had a very special guest visit this June. All the way from London-town on his way through to SDCC and then on to his home country New Zealand, Podgy Panda graced us with his talents and friendly, fun-loving demeanor. Podgy Panda, who just attended SDCC, signed at the Color Ink Book and Dragatomi booths, and participated in the Munky King Versus Battle, will have his first solo show in America at Dragatomi next year. This mover and shaker spent a few days with us, swimming, drawing, watching cartoons, hangin' with muppets and playing Beautiful Katamari. While visiting with us, we took him to MCA's studio and home, where we checked out his new work, drew with his creative kids and ate delicious peaches. Enjoy the following images from our super fun visit!

 Podgy at Monsters University

Podgy sketching a sticker design

It's Muppet Time!

 From left to right: Podgy Panda, EVOKER, MCA

Bottom Row: MCA's rad kids, Amelia & James

 

Podgy drawing with Amelia & James

Podgy's epic rendition of James as a werewolf, eating a hamburger, watching Adventure Time 

MCA's new work on broken skate decks

MCA's sketches for Hanna-Barbarians

MCA's sketches for Hanna-Barbarians

 MCA's Garfield Print

Final sticker design by EVOKER x Podgy Panda

Thanks to Podgy Panda and MCA for making our summer even better!

Jim Houser at Jonathan Levine Gallery NYC

 

On a recent trip to NYC for our opening of Hanna-Barbarians at myplasticheart, the Studio Miners teamed up with Clams Rockefeller in our ritual NYC gallery walk. We always make a point to visit Jonathan Levine gallery, which is currently exhibiting a Jim Houser solo show. We are big fans of Jim Houser's work and have been for quite some time, so it was inspiring and exciting to see this work in person. On a few of the pieces, Houser creates a patchwork of small paintings that he then combines to make a larger collage. The result is a mixed up narrative of Houser's world and it's pretty fantastic. Oh yeah, there are a lot of skateboard ramps in his paintings too, so that's a bonus.

Sorry we slacked on posting this, but the last day to see the exhibit is today, May 4, so get out there and go see it!

Hanna-Barbarians Opening Reception Recap

This past Friday marked the opening reception of the Hanna-Barbarians group show at mph. The gallery was packed from 6-9pm with a steady flow of artists, fans and those curious to view the cartoon menagerie. A big thank you to all of the participating artists and those who attended the opening. The show will be up at the gallery until May 17. To view and purchase the work online, go here. See more images from the opening on mph’s Flickr page.

Hanna-Barbarians Sneak Peek: Bigfoot

Bigfoot, designer of the Forest Warlord and Mountain Spirit figures, is bringing his artwork to the Hanna-Barbarians show opening this Friday, April 19 at myplasticheart from 6-9pm. This is a snippet of his artwork, which includes an impressive mix of his style and his cartoon influences. This piece is bonkers!

Hanna-Barbarians Sneak Peek: Brian Butler

The opening of Hanna-Barbarians is almost here! This week is going to be packed with previews of some of the amazing work in this group show, opening this Friday, April 19 from 6-9pm. Below you’ll find a sneak peek of Brian Butler’s two pieces for this cartoon-inspired exhibition. Butler, a mini golf course expert and ridiculously talented artist, is the creative mind behind the half human, half ice cream hybrids, Ice Cream People, which were featured in a solo show at Kidrobot Miami in 2010. We are super happy to have his work in the show and think you’ll be too!

Hanna-Barbarians Sneak Preview: Eyeformation

Eyeformation, a MA-based artist who was recently the cover artist for Boston’s Weekly Dig and was also featured in the Boston Phoenix, is participating in our upcoming Hanna-Barbarians group show opening a week from today (April 19)! With his bold lines and bright colors, we’re super stoked to see his take on some of his favorite and most influential cartoon characters. Check out the Studio Miners’ studio visit with Eyeformation for a look into his world.