Snow Day

This morning I set out at about 3:30 am to start shoveling. It's been dumping here since yesterday. And, though I stayed outside until about 6:30, I still couldn't get to work. It's serious enough that they actually just sent a bulldozer out to plow my road with a sander following it. Luckily, work told me to take the day off. A true snow day.

But, before I get to work hacking away at skateboards, I thought I'd share with you a few awesome things that recently caught my attention. A little too cool not to share.

MICROMACHINA by Scott Bain uses real taxidermy beetles and found objects to create some of the most fascinating art I've seen in a long time. Or maybe it's just that I have a thing for bugs.

Then, there's Hello Again Monsters which I learned about through Kill Taupe (one of my favorite artists). She also has an Etsy shop. Her vinyl monsters are insane and as a fan of all things monster and plush, they have been added to my "I need this" list. I also feel that it's important to note that you can play Pacman on her website, which nearly prevented the completion of this blog post.

I must now leave you to oooo and ahhhh before I am sucked back in again by the timelessly addicting Pacman.

Peace out,

-Coob

In One Week...

You've been wondering what the heck I've been up to. Sometimes I have too. But, my friends, let me tell you... the things that will soon be unveiled will be unlike anything you have seen from me before. Don't worry, you won't be disappointed. All will be revealed in one week. You're gonna want to see this. Here's what you need to know:

Like Peanut Butter and Jelly; like Skateboards and Concrete. You can find my art on display at The 18th Annual South End Art Hop in Burlington Vermont September 10 and 11. So make sure to stop by Site 2: Red Concrete at 180 Flynn Ave.
I'll also be hanging out behind the Maltex building at 431 Pine Street selling some of my regular items on the 11th from 9-3. So come say hi!

And just to keep you in suspense, here are a few photos...

And no, these aren't necessarily shots of the finished pieces :P

Funny, that doesn't really look like a skateboard...

What the heck is that?! 32 skateboards can't be wrong.

The very fact that this actually came out well blows my mind. I think you'll feel the same.

Art Hop, do it! And for those of you a great distance away, don't fret. Photos of the completed pieces will be posted sometime after the hopping has begun.

Back to work!

-Coob

New Diggs, New Decks, New Year

I have successfully made the move into my new place, and though still unpacking of course, it's AWESOME. From all the great space to the energy efficient appliances, I couldn't be more stoked. The pup and I both find the high efficiency front loading washer and dryer pretty fascinating as you can tell.

Talent, my local skatepark and skateshop recently lifted the ceiling on their park. (Yes, it's indoors!) So, they had to close the park for a few weeks. This meant no one was really coming inside to break their skateboards. Luckily, the renovation is complete, looks awesome, and now, decks are being destroyed once again. I have some new decks with some awesome new colors. Be on the look on for the new guys coming soon in my Etsy shop.

Finally, I just turned the big 2-5 a week ago. And, I'm hoping that this year will be a good one! Last year sucked, and I'm overly excited to put it behind me. So here's to an awesome new year. A great start, I received THREE of my favorites prints from artist Kill Taupe. They are even better in person. Now, they're just sitting in their protective envelope home while they await framing.

To an awesome 25th year, here goes nothing ;)

-Coob

Friday Favorites Vol. 2 - KillTaupe

After failing to post last week, I'm here this week to make up for it. This volume of Friday Favorites features a favorite Etsy artist of mine: KillTaupe.

KillTaupe's "original urbanpop art" has a lot to offer. I love the bold and bright colors, the graphic style and nature of the pieces, the added humor, and of course that much of his work is done on wood with acrylic!

Here are a few of his pieces/items currently for sale.


Broccoli Eats Venison - Original


Give me all the French Toast - Limited Edition Print



Chickens Magnet Set

For more by KillTaupe you can check him out at:

http://www.killtaupe.etsy.com/

That's all for now. Happy Friday.

-COOB