Berlin and Pictoplasma: Day 2 con...

Berlin and Pictoplasma: Day 2

Following a rather busy first day, the second of our trip to Berlin for the Pictoplasma Animation Festival and Inkygoodness Totem exhibition proved to be just as busy. With only one day to the launch of the Character Walk, which see's 25 galleries and pop up spaces open their doors to character designers from around the world, there was still a lot to be done in order to get the space up to scratch. Totems needed to be positioned, walls needed to be painted, pictures framed and further Berliner's drunk. I had the task of creating a black and white tree for the frames to hang on, one which I may have gone a little ambitious on. Meanwhile Burt Van Vijk still had his totem to finish and the wonderful Felt Mistress arrived to hang her custom built felt totem.

Another long day that didn't see us finish until gone 8 o'clock and with still a few things to tidy uo and finish off, it's the final morning of preparation before we open the doors to the public at noon today.

Berlin and Pictoplasma: Day 1 con...

Berlin and Pictoplasma: Day 1 con...

Berlin and Pictoplasma: Day 1

After a rather bumpy landing courtesy of EasyJet on Sunday we settled into our apartment a stones throw from the city centre and hit the local (next door) for a true Berlin homemade brewed lager. After an early night, Monday was the start of set-up in our centrally located gallery space ahead of Wednesday's launch. Possibly one of the best located galleries on the entire walk, you find it by walking through an alley way and up a rather decorated flight of steps. Buffering a gorgeous book and record shop, the space is large and light, providing perfect housing for all 35 custom painted and decorated totems. In the gallery space adjacent to ours we find the very talented Ryan Quincy, Animation Director for South Park, exhibiting over 20 new paintings and works. A beautiful setting for what promises to be quite a show by the team at Inkygoodness.

More photos to come as the day's progress.

Pictoplasma & Inkygoodness promo material

The Pictoplasma Animation Festival and Inkygoodness exhibition are only a few days away and in preparation for flying out to Berlin tomorrow I have prepared some promo bits in the form of postcards, business cards and stickers to take out with me. Printed by the lovely folks at RipeDigital on a smooth 350gsm matt uncoated stock, the cards have come out really well. All I need to do now is trim down 500 stickers...

Pictoplasma Character Walk

As part of the annual Pictoplasma festival, this year held in Berlin, the inkygoodness team and myself will be heading out there to exhibit over 20 6ft high totems designed by artists and illustrators from around the world. The show is part of the Character Walk which takes place through the city and involves 23 different galleries, all aimed at character design.

Below is a map to outline the full extent and scale of this 5-day extravaganza.

Totem-goodness

So my Totem for the upcoming inkygoodness show in Berlin is finally complete and with the weather being as lovely as it is I thought we should pop outside and photograph him. I've yet to name him but I'm pretty happy with how he turned out and he's even wearing a cheeky pair of chaps. The Totems by over 20 national and international artists are due to be shipped out to Berlin next week so they can take their place on the character walk as part of the annual Pictoplasma conference.

Twitter giveaway

End of last week I did a little twitter giveaway and got a few of these printed to send out to a select few followers. Printed at Hello Blue printers in Bristol, these A4 Giclee prints were printed on a 350gsm German Etching paper and they look lovely. I will be adding these to my shop soon but if you would like to get your hands on a copy then please get in touch and I will be happy to send one out to you for a nominal cost.

Character Totems

The Inkygoodness team are heading out to Berlin at the beginning of April to take part in the bi-annual character conference Pictoplasma. The 3 day long conference features a character walk, a whole street of pop up galleries featuring character design work from illustrators and animators the world over.

I am honoured to be taking part in this very special event and will myself be flying out Berlin in April to join the team in the festivities. This years event features talks from the likes of McBess, Jeremyville, Ryan Quincy and Matt Jones. If you'd like to find out more or see what it's all about then you can visit the official Pictoplasma website and maybe we'll even see you there.

Computer Arts Issue 185 tutorial

This month's issue of Computer Arts apart from featuring work from the stupidly talented Stuart Kolakovic, Janine Rewell, Jules Julien and Lucy Arid also hosts a 12-step tutorial by myself on how to create a character with a retro feel. Another top class issue by the people at Future Publishing. Go out and grab a copy, you won't be disappointed.

Just in time for Valentines day

Struggling to find that ideal card for a loved one or partner? Trying to do things on the cheap? Well lucky for you I'v whipped up a special Valentines card available for you to download just in time for V-Day. Saves a trip down the shops and a couple of quid! Just remember, its the thought that counts.

The A5 card comes with a V-Day message on the front, blank middle section for you to scrawl your messages of undying love in and a /1 on the back so you can mark it and tell your loved one that it's a one of a kind, just like him/her. Just print, fold on the dotted line and your sorted.

How cool is this?

Now if the London Underground looked like this I would have no qualms about taking a ride into central. Amazing photos from a Swedish subway station. View more here.