the girls

New Blog!

2008-09-30T12:09:00.000-07:00

Ditching this one and starting another with my friends at Daily DuJour. Go check it out!

Tic Toc Apocalypse

2008-06-04T12:02:00.000-07:00

Havent updated in a while, been very busy painting for my upcoming solo show at M Modern. More news to come!
tic toc!

Griffin, the Endosaur

2008-02-24T17:29:00.001-08:00

Heres a painting for BALLS OUT! A group show put on by my favorite pen pals at grass hut. Griffins are scary! Watch out!

Peter Pan Anniversary at Disneyland

2008-02-21T21:08:00.000-08:00

Michelle and I will be at Disneyland this Saturday for the Peter Pan Anniversary signing. Heres some pics and info.

bug update!

2008-02-10T15:58:00.001-08:00

View remaining available artwork here!

a band of bugs

2008-02-08T18:26:00.000-08:00

Michelle and I will be in a bug themed art show tomorrow (saturday) at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra, Heres a few sneak peeks!

Show recap, woo!

2008-01-01T20:48:00.001-08:00

Pink Elephant show went great, thanks to everyone who showed up including the delicious Skyscraper Brewery, the great Bilgewater Brothers and of course Munky King. Theres a few paintings left online along with some fun tees and other stuff.
Theres also an interview with me up on vinyl pulse, thanks to Jack for pics!

Get Boozy!

2007-12-17T22:09:00.000-08:00

I guess I got so busy I completely forgot to blog my solo show. Im dumb. So heres some pics and the show is up online at Munky King, you can also buy prints, tees, and of course the toy while browsing!
Thanks to everyone who came out including The Bilgwater Brothers and Skyscraper Brewery.
Get Boozy!

Vivisect Playset group show

2007-11-29T18:57:00.000-08:00

Here are my 2 paintings for the Vivisect Playset group show that will be at 1988 in San Francisco. Both of these paintings are originals that the resin figures were designed from.

x men

2007-11-29T13:15:00.001-08:00

Heres my painting for an upcoming Stan Lee tribute show at Gallery 1988

Switcheroo + Kozik=thppppppppp!

2007-11-27T20:19:00.000-08:00

Switcheroo has teamed up with Frank Kozik to make the adorable, huggable, snugglable Smokey!

tree trimmings

2007-11-27T20:15:00.000-08:00

Michelle made these great ornaments for the tree trimmings show at the J Flynn Gallery in costa mesa. Excuse my crappy picture. It doesnt do them justice.

Pink Elephant toy release and Solo show!

2007-11-16T15:06:00.000-08:00

Go get it!

Stuffed last night

2007-11-16T14:37:00.000-08:00

Didnt take pics but I'll link them as soon as I can find them. Meantime heres some of what Michelle made for the show, and Stuffed Myspace
Food on sticks!

New stuff

2007-11-04T23:12:00.000-08:00

I've been working on new crap for the Kelemers. Sarah Jo Marks is curating the Stuffed plush art show at Munky King. The plush art on the postcard is by Anna Chambers. michelle will be posting her "stuff" for this show here soon...

Also Came up with a logo for DKE toys, but Dov is worried this looks too much like my stuff. I still prefer it to his current logo... Add a comment so I can throw it in his face!

Remove your finger from the Labbit!

2007-11-04T23:09:00.000-08:00

What is this??? Hugg-able poke-able art from our bff Frank Kozik.

Carnivorous Giraffes!

2007-10-12T22:38:00.000-07:00

Heres my latest figure sculpted by Pretty in Plastic and offered through my friends at M Modern. The figure is hand painted by me and includes a signed print. This is a limited edition of 25, heres some pics of the process.

Babytattooville!

2007-10-12T22:35:00.001-07:00

.....was last weekend! Check ot what you missed here.

I heart Tripods. Meow.

2007-09-21T13:42:00.001-07:00

Time to empty your wallets! I designed this shirt for iheart tripods. They're cute. They're for charity. Buy one.... or two.

Dragon Scout army

2007-08-31T18:07:00.000-07:00

Heres some shots of the Dragon Scout set up from a while ago. I think I took these out of fear for what I was about to do. I actually built the original but didnt paint it until they were all done. Then I painted the painting that turned into the print with the set after they were all painted. Seems a bit backwards, but it worked out okay.

stuff and stuff

2007-08-31T17:54:00.000-07:00

Interview by Jeaux Janovsky at Channel Frederator. We haven't actually worked with Frederator before but for some reason we have a lot of "meetings" there.

Heres some shots of inside my book, as requested by Captain Anna Chambers. Toot Toot!

Je vous dre fromage!

2007-08-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

Bonjour France! Apparently kids in France arent as easily scared off about being eaten!
Thanks Thierry!

Dark Side of England

2007-08-23T12:59:00.000-07:00

Cute picture of Michelle and Sarah Jo Marks Kelemer at Star Wars Celebration Europe in London, they were there for the Vader Project.

My art book, yo.

2007-08-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

Go buy my book! It tastes delicious!

Some sculptures

2007-08-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

Drunky McSkunky and Polar Molar, collaboration with Michelle.

Bad Bloggers.

2007-08-20T19:37:00.000-07:00

We suck, heres some art we haven't posted for some reason..

this is a lightbox with Kii Arens

Softies!

2007-08-14T22:19:00.000-07:00

Michelle contributed to this book and her Whale made the cover. It's pretty cute, it's like a how to book with patterns and lots of cute photos.

Animalism

2007-08-07T11:31:00.000-07:00

Good job, here's the full size painting.

Yello!

2007-08-06T21:12:00.002-07:00

Well hello there, back from comic con. Very crazy and good. Elephants sold out, thanks everybody for your interest. Stay tuned for more info on new prototypes and limited editions.
Now! Down to business...
Heres a sneek peak of a section of my painting at the Literartistry show at the crazy beautiful Corey Helford gallery. So Im curious to see if you can pick out what book Im painting, first person to respond correctly in the comments gets a free print of my choosing. Good luck and duh.

new websites!

2007-07-14T18:46:00.000-07:00

the girls productions
michelle valigura.com
amanda visell.com
Go look!

the What did I eat?-Ephunt

2007-07-12T18:26:00.000-07:00

Starting to show some of our comic con limited editions. This is a one of a kind wood sculpture/print combo hand painted by me. Everyone is unique. Each elephant ate something different. Edition size is 25. Check Munky King for schedule info.

3's a Crowd

2007-06-26T15:14:00.000-07:00

Michelle and I have a show with Anna Chambers in Seattle at Blue Bottle. The preview is online now, but heres some images to wet your whistle.

BabyTattooville!..... Go!

2007-06-22T11:48:00.000-07:00

BabyTattooville is a weekend-long event geared toward art collectors. The event is being called a “Limited Edition Retreat” because only 100 paying attendees will be allowed to spend the weekend participating in both scheduled and spontaneous experiences with the event’s featured artists and special guests. In addition to social and educational interaction with fellow participants, Baby Tattooville attendees will receive surprise collectible items. Attendees will also be given an exclusive opportunity to purchase limited edition merchandise created for the event by the event’s featured artists. The price of the event includes Friday and Saturday night hotel accommodations, a Friday night party with a no host bar, several informative panels and presentations, a Saturday night merchandise event and a Sunday brunch buffet. Registration is currently open, but will close as soon as 100 paid registration forms have been received.

Fuzzy Vader

2007-05-21T18:04:00.001-07:00

Heres Michelle's helmet for The Vader Project

Well hello, Mr. Lasseter.

2007-05-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

What a nice shirt you're wearing.

The Vader Project

2007-05-16T21:44:00.000-07:00

The Vader Project is in the open! This is a HUGE art show featuring work on life size Darth Vader helmets. This is for the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. Stay tuned for Michelle's helmet!

Some of the artists scheduled to participate include: Troy Alders, Kii Arens, Attaboy, Anthony Ausgan, Axis, Aye Jay, Gary Baseman, Andrew Bell, Tim Biskup, Andrew Brandou, Buff Monster, Nathan Cabrera, Mister Cartoon, Mr.Clement, Robbie Conal , Steven Daily, Dalek, Cam de Leon, Roman Dirge, Bob Dob, Marc Ecko, Eelus, Ron English , FERG , David Flores , Brian Flynn (Hybrid Design), Paul Frank, Huck Gee, Fawn Gehweiler, Mike Giant, Joe Hahn, Thomas Han , Derek Hess, Jeremyville, Sun-MinKim, David Horvath, Jim Koch, Frank Kozik, David S.Krys (DSK Designs), Peter Kuper , Wade Lageose (Lageose Design), Joe Ledbetter, Simone Legno Tokidoki, MAD, Mars 1, Bill McMullen, Melvins, Brian Morris, Niagara , Mitch O'Connell, olive47, Estevan Oriol, Alex Pardee, The Pizz, Plastic God, Playskewl, Dave Pressler, Seen, J. Otto Seibold, Shag , Sket-One, Shawn Smith, Winston Smith, Jeff Soto, Bwana Spoons, Jophen Stein, Suckadelic, CameronTiede, Touma, UrbanMedium , Michelle Valigura, VanBeater and Amanda Visell. (Artist list may be subject to change).

Gallery 1988 SF

2007-05-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

Tuesday the 15th is a group show at the new 1988 San Francisco branch. We'll both have some stuff, take a peek!

Vinyl Toy Network

2007-05-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

This post is a little late but we had some exclusive stuff at the Vinyl Toy Network in Pasadena last Sunday. I think there might be a couple of guns left.

i heart tripods

2007-04-19T21:38:00.000-07:00

We have been a bit behind here Marco the dog has been diagnosed with osteosarcoma (cancer) and just came back from his week long stay at the vet where he somehow misplaced his front leg. If you think thats sad/adorable check out i heart tripods. Buy a shirt, help a dog. Go.

Michelle's art in the paper!

2007-04-19T21:36:00.000-07:00

Specifically the LA Times. Yay!

i am 8 bit

2007-04-17T10:50:00.000-07:00

Hiya heres some art for tonights 8 bit. If you like video games, and possibly waiting in line this is the place to be!

art for the show

2007-04-03T20:30:00.000-07:00

Hello Again!

2007-04-01T23:29:00.000-07:00

Heres a painting and postcard for my show at Copro Nason in Santa Monica at the Bergamont Station on April 7th. I'll be posting more artwork for the show this week, any questions feel free to email.
thanks!

Thanks!

2007-03-24T23:42:00.000-07:00

Hey well, I have a cold. Just wanted to say thanks to everybody who showed up etc for the pirates event. It was nuts, so crowded with people from all over the country. Michelle and I had a lot of fun meeting everyone, and spying on the Disneyland inner workings... For those of you still trying to get a hold of original art or merchandise I believe there's still some available. Thanks again, and we'll have some art posts up again after I stop blowing my nose.

pirates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-03-15T23:12:00.000-07:00

Okay folks here's my last push for the pirates event, just trying to make sure my people have all they info they need.
Here are important links
http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/disneygallery/dlpiratesfortiethproductrelease.html
http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x69180c577&varPage=location

The event is Sunday March 18th, 9-11 am. Believe me, if I can wake up that early so can you. Its basically a product signing. You only need a wristband if you want a pin. There will be Disney legends on hand, which I am personally very excited about. I designed this merchandise exclusively with Disneyland, and its really a dream come true. I visit the park often and love it for the traces it still has of really exceptional creativity.

Suggested snacks:
Dole whip
Mickey face pretzel with cheese
water
-all good line snacks, not too sticky.

Please let me know if you have any questions, I'll try to get to them as soon as I can.
Thanks!
Amanda

Ooh! Also! We both have some art up in the gallery now which I forgot to mention before. Some is still available, and there's prints of the art. Here's the link.
http://www.register123.com/event/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x67432d963

Deleted!

2007-02-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

Hey folks sorry I had to deleted some artwork from the blog, you can still see it here Thanks

Pirates of the Caribbean 40th anniversary!

2007-02-07T00:05:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, finally we can talk about our top secret project, the Pirates of the Caribbean ride 40th anniversary at Disneyland! We'll both have new original art for the anniversary, and some of my art will be featured in a new Disneyland product line. The event will take place at the Disneyland Gallery above the ride on March 18th. This is really a dream come true, we're both super excited for this one!

Robots at Munky king!

2007-01-29T18:46:00.000-08:00

Our first product, Michelle's robot is now available in stores. Get yours now from our friends at Munky King!

Robot Giveaway!

2007-01-22T11:34:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, to celebrate the launch of our new company Switcheroo we'll be having a raffle at the Plush Week opening. Each standard size robot you purchase enteres you in a raffle for the GIANT ROBOT! It will be activated Tuesday night! Run!

Plush Week!

2007-01-18T00:30:00.000-08:00

Hey all, Plush Week is coming up starting Tuesday the 23rd. Along with the launch of her robot, Michelle will have some one of a kind plush. These shows are always a big party, come get some stuff! Here are some pics!

Woo Hoo!

2007-01-09T23:35:00.000-08:00

Hey all! Show was fun, thanks to everyone who stopped by! Special thanks to Jack from Vinyl Pulse for the pic.

Settin' up the show!

2007-01-02T20:31:00.000-08:00

Hey, all! Heres some terrible pictures I took while we're going crazy setting up my show. GO!

Some sneak peeks!

2006-12-28T01:11:00.000-08:00

Here's some sneak peeks for my solo! Go! I........ Mean It!

Tilt!

2006-12-22T18:51:00.000-08:00

Here's a painting for my solo at 1988. I gutted an old pachinko machine for a frame. This is pretty big compared to most things I paint.

Video-interview, video-erview, videoeww

2006-12-19T23:16:00.000-08:00

Hey everybody theres an interview with me up online, get some popcorn!

My first tee

2006-12-17T21:53:00.000-08:00

This will be available through 1988 in brown for boys and apricot for girls.. go get it!

Switcheroo!!

2006-12-12T02:04:00.000-08:00

Heres the flyer for my solo show coming up in January at 1988.

Also I'll post pics of the toy prototype soon

New toy preview!

2006-12-06T23:17:00.000-08:00

Thursday night is the Vivisect Playset at 1988 in LA featuring an exclusive sneak peek of my new toy with Strange co!!!!! I'll also have 3 new paintings, they're going to go fast!!!!! I mean it! All the toys look great! Go! Go! Go!

Marco the Sheriff

2006-11-27T01:12:00.000-08:00

A painting for the Wurstminster show in Portland with the Wurst Gallery. A portion of the proceeds will go to a canine charity. I chose the Rottweiler. Also heres an image of the real Marco. He eats grass.

Dot Dot Dash!

2006-11-13T14:47:00.000-08:00

Michelle has some plush in the brand spankin new Dot Dot Dash! book, she even has a robot on the back cover! This is a great book, its gigantic.

My other Punk...Toot Toot!

2006-11-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

Circus Punks!

2006-11-07T00:55:00.000-08:00

This is the front and back of a custom mini Circus Punk I painted for a December show at Mixi Bang in Pasadena. Pasadena is my turf. Watch out.

Office Conference

2006-10-25T00:18:00.000-07:00

Last one for the Vivisect Playset at 1988.

Cat Tailor

2006-10-17T22:34:00.000-07:00

So, haven't posted in a while. We've been working on some stuff we can't show just yet. Til then, here's a painting for the Vivisect Playset at 1988 in December.

Cheshire Custom Auction

2006-10-10T22:35:00.000-07:00

The auction is online, our "cat" is still available. If you live in LA the show is worth checking out in person, it's all pink and fuzzy!

2006-10-05T22:39:00.000-07:00

Michelle and I are in a couple of shows friday, I'll have this Lumberbot in Portland at Its All Wood. Michelle will have stuff in Seattle at Plush You!

Our Custom "Cat"

2006-10-02T14:27:00.000-07:00

1988 Go! I'll also have the painting there thats on the postcard.

Hey! I'm on MySpace! Go and get on my mailing list... or you can just email me.

Custom Cheshire Cat vinyl toy at 1988

2006-09-26T17:26:00.000-07:00

This is the postcard/my painting for 1988.

Stay tuned for a sneak peek of our custom cat!

Also the Nightmares and Dreams show is online.

goin' co'tin'

2006-09-20T23:12:00.000-07:00

This is for Nightmares and Dreams
HAven't posted in a while, been working like crazy!

Also Whiskey Thieves is online. Click that button! Go!

Pigs Fly

2006-09-05T18:48:00.000-07:00

Nightmares and Dreams! Go!

honeymoon is over.

2006-09-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

Here's another for Nightmares and Dreams, sorry the babies aren't being eaten.

End Transmission

2006-08-30T01:04:00.000-07:00

A similar size for Nightmares and Dreams. Go!

birthday wish

2006-08-29T00:12:00.000-07:00

This little one is also for Nightmares and Dreams...and also a special ode to Burgerlog.

Extended Visit

2006-08-24T16:19:00.000-07:00

I'm excited for deep dish pizza.
Nightmares and Dreams

Rainy Day Luck

2006-08-23T01:17:00.000-07:00

Another for Nightmares and Dreams

Painted!

2006-08-17T22:45:00.000-07:00

Robot Tea Party at DvA Gallery. Go!

Robot Tea Party

2006-08-16T22:12:00.000-07:00

The painting I want to post is a bit too big for me to scan right now, so here's a drawing. Also for DvA Gallery. I usually don't sketch so thoroughly, so I thought I'd take advantage and post it.

Bunk Mates

2006-08-15T00:22:00.000-07:00

This is for the Nightmares and Dreams show in September at DvA Gallery in Chicago. It's a 3 person show with Jimmy Pickering and Michael Slack. Woo-Hoo!

Ooh, look! Art!

2006-08-09T00:38:00.000-07:00

oooooo.

One Man Shootout

2006-08-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

Revised date for Whiskey Thieves. Its saturday sept 16. Woops! At The Shooting Gallery. Go! Go!

Shut Eye

2006-08-03T16:41:00.000-07:00

... And another for Whiskey Thieves at The Shooting Gallery.

Bueno vs. Malo

2006-08-03T00:32:00.000-07:00

Another for The Shooting Gallery, I believe the date is September 8th. Admission is one handlebar mustache, burgerlog, you better start growin'!

Fools Gold Mine

2006-08-01T23:11:00.000-07:00

The Shooting Gallery, september.
Go! That means you Burgerlog...

James Bond 007 tribute this weekend

2006-07-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

007 in Palm Springs on Saturday from 7 -10 at m modern. Go!

Cannibal Flower @ Copro Nason

2006-07-27T11:23:00.000-07:00

The Cannibal Flower show is online now at Copro Nason. Here are my paintings.

Birds are scary!

2006-07-26T00:41:00.000-07:00

A cutout in honor of Paper Pushers. Thanks everybody who went, or showed any interest, or thought about it a little.

Paper Pushers Tonight!

2006-07-25T00:35:00.000-07:00

Paper Pushers is tonight (Tuesday) 1988. I'll have 10 pieces in this show from around $80-$300. Go buy stuff!

Random art

2006-07-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

Animation concept painting

Octopussy

2006-07-20T16:32:00.000-07:00

Here's Michelle's sculpture for the 007 show at m modern in Palm Springs. The show is Saturday July 29th. The Batman show is still up there now.

Also, we'll be walking around comic con on Saturday, see you geeks there!

More paintings hanging around

2006-07-17T15:52:00.000-07:00

These are at Andenken in Colorado. These are actually some of my favorites.

Dynamite Dorkus

2006-07-14T14:12:00.000-07:00

Cowgirl for The Shooting Gallery.

LA Times!

2006-07-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

Ryan Heshka and I were interviewed in an LA times article for Gotham, a group Batman show. Read It! Michelle's piece is still available.

Bergamot Invasion part 2

2006-07-12T23:49:00.000-07:00

I'll have some paintings in a show in Culver City on Saturday at Copro Nason, there's a crazy group of artists for this show. Go! Here are my paintings.

Miniature Horse Wrangler

2006-07-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

More cowboy art for The Shooting Gallery. Go!

Train Robbery

2006-07-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

Cowboy show in SF! Go!

Artwork Available

2006-07-10T00:06:00.000-07:00

Well, hello there.
Here's some paintings that some people might not know about, available through Lunar Boy Gallery in Astoria, Oregon.

More for Paper Pushers

2006-07-09T23:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a few more small cut outs for Paper Pushers at 1988 July 25th. Go!

Hippo Snack

2006-07-07T05:07:00.000-07:00

This is a tiny cut out for Paper Pushers at 1988 July 25th. This will be a very affordable show.

Custom SUG Show

2006-07-06T13:56:00.000-07:00

Michelle and I did a "SUG" together for a show tonight at compound gallery in Portland. The mouse is flocked, a little hard to tell.

We're back!

2006-06-29T22:14:00.000-07:00

Went to Croatia for my brother's wedding. This was my favorite part. This was at the (2nd) wedding reception, these are traditional Istrian musicians and dancers, and a donkey. All the food we ate at the reception came from this farm. At the first reception my brother split his pants climbing up a rope ladder, I'll try to find a picture.