tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80013599956289820732023-11-16T06:54:22.055-07:00Home of the Moody - Designer Vinyl Art ToyBovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-11253772522220974222011-04-14T14:08:00.018-06:002011-05-04T14:55:09.850-06:00Cuckooland Series by Bovinyl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI2pPxdl6K11wcItZ8oa5zzvC3X6ce2zXqGaZDddverUbllijw2j8s3ScS34Jktj1lvIy-whLDcvMC-A1AZ0vMqz7sUxHZ4-N0JOVK_CV4B2cZhvKeMdeS1wb4JKDBqmwueRYdKUB-f02/s1600/Bunnyman+front+view+3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOI2pPxdl6K11wcItZ8oa5zzvC3X6ce2zXqGaZDddverUbllijw2j8s3ScS34Jktj1lvIy-whLDcvMC-A1AZ0vMqz7sUxHZ4-N0JOVK_CV4B2cZhvKeMdeS1wb4JKDBqmwueRYdKUB-f02/s320/Bunnyman+front+view+3.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602966916235668754" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswSLAGXhIRFGdwT5FMYA6BCXNAkSTgRdIxyp_OOJQzp_LLgdFPkYwO7-anHSWNyxs1hHxhWdFHyRmI5DbiBRRYYfMPO0bEu4kY12a1MIqpVzBAeNrWPPFd8G0XOH4PShYiDXmg9ZS0t7I/s1600/Bunnyman+detail+1.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvltrI2c_ZN-t7u9VxrmOqV0-bp1a0H3_fo6-eRO7H_O8AWAV1sHvIKv7mVsFqrqW4ipq-SxXoqy7n3Ok94bw8_e_eXTCJiKIE6aU-VCAI3MSgtZopl_WgKodoj4ijDbrgKpS-YTWVqqC/s320/images+april+14+2011+013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595548990811647842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vJP_mXydNQ3YJgPhrfdVwjRq5a2ecMgO5O-5QFQI2Jw78OS_b6mDpssxoqkNpFFvIw91XnNK7EEpyd7V27Lqnyx5g2l00Ml3Y36W_3CiFeQ8eil_AYQChqUR2XF3SPXxWqZaRDnh3UiH/s1600/images+april+14+2011+014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8vJP_mXydNQ3YJgPhrfdVwjRq5a2ecMgO5O-5QFQI2Jw78OS_b6mDpssxoqkNpFFvIw91XnNK7EEpyd7V27Lqnyx5g2l00Ml3Y36W_3CiFeQ8eil_AYQChqUR2XF3SPXxWqZaRDnh3UiH/s320/images+april+14+2011+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595548672394934002" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAdpA9N68tVc1tjCJD0VuPG1lqj3yLTD4_lLgTddr6VkYWLrJu8i3TstVZ3WoJclvaTtcf7GtqECSSwyZi1rxYtPvxKZq-riEpHhXMLu8vcx_CezwCfEqprWtCiaBhiAlnyEsiPOCPKbUQ/s1600/images+april+14+2011+025.JPG"><br /></a>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cuckooland Series</span> by Bovinyl is a huge departure from the custom work and shows involving the Moody platform art toy. This new project is something that I have wanted to do for some time. The idea for this series originated in something that most people experience ... recognizing a familiar thing that may appear in a cloud, texture, piece of wood or sometimes even in a stain on a sidewalk. It could be an animal, face, object ... just about anything, even a fantastical creature, can emerge if you use your imagination.<br /><br />The first Cuckooland creature, <span style="font-style: italic;">Starborn</span>, emerged from a still-life photograph of a flower arrangement that I took at a wedding a number of years ago. The creature appeared in that photo and from that moment on, I couldn't look at it without seeing the <span style="font-style: italic;">Starborn</span> figure. The starfish dreadlocks that sit on the creatures head morphed out of one of the arrangements uniquely shaped flowers.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Seewatt</span>, the second creature, was discovered in a shape that emerged from a piece of granite tile on the shower wall at a hotel my wife and I stayed in during a trip to Zihautanejo Mexico. During my morning showers, my eye was drawn to this unique, horse-like creature pattern. I couldn't wait to get home to my studio to begin sculpting it. The idea for the colorful fruit plants that grow in the world that <span style="font-style: italic;">Seewatt</span> inhabits were inspired by water drops that form shapes on the steamed up walls of a shower. Yikes ... I think I'm spending too much time taking showers!<br /><br />My latest sculpt, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bunny Man</span>, emerged out of a photo I took of a waterfall during a trip to the Caribbean island of Dominica. Again, after the ghostly image of a human figure with long ears and bunny-like arms emerged, the photograph could no longer be viewed as a beautiful waterfall ... it was now the mysterious image of the <span style="font-style: italic;">Bunny Man</span>. There's an urban myth that has sprung up about the Bunny Man. <span style="font-style: italic;">Google</span> the name if you are interested in grizzly murders involving a killer dressed up in a bunny costume. In contrast, my <span style="font-style: italic;">Bunny Man</span> is a gentle, nurturing-type who protects and looks after all of the innocent forest dwelling creatures that inhabit <span style="font-style: italic;">Cuckooland</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nephelococcygia (cloud watching)</span> - The term that is used when people hunt for objects in clouds is Nephelococcygia. The word was first coined in the play <span style="font-style: italic;">The Birds</span> written in 414 B.C. by the Greek comic Aristophanes. Aristophanes wrote in the style known as Old Comedy, a farcical and free stylethat permitted him to ridicule public figures and institutions. <span style="font-style: italic;">The Birds</span> is considered his best work. The play takes place around two Athenians, Pisthetaerus and Eulpides. Fed up with the corruption that seems to govern their city, they find a solution in leaving for a better future in a better place by turning into birds and immediately begin planning a city they decide to call 'Nephelococcygia.' In their quest for a perfect city they join forces with their once human friend<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://everything2.com/title/Terus" title="Terus" class="populated" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: none;">Tereus, the Epops</a>, 'who is a bird, without being born of one'. Terus is convinced by Pisthetaerus and Eulpides and other birds of their right to reign the skies, and together they create an ideal, flawless city nestled in the clouds: Nephelococcygia. Rebelling against humankind and the gods alike: they fight and are the victors. Eventually Pisthetaerus marries Zeus' lover. The menu of their wedding banquet includes roasted birds, to wit, those who opposed the new rulers.<br /><br />While their city never really comes into being, by capitalizing the word it refers to their imaginary city. One of the characters tells them they are crazy for seeing shapes in the clouds. So literally speaking the term nephelococcygia means cloud cuckooland or 'Cloudcuckoosville.' By today's usage the essence of the word has come to mean nonsensical cloud watching; to look for changing shapes and transformation in the cloud forms.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family:Verdana, Tahoma, 'Arial Unicode MS', sans-serif;font-size:12px;" ></span></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-60788732885181905872011-03-18T18:34:00.005-06:002011-03-18T18:37:07.711-06:00'Ragin' Bull' artwork for Shuffle Up & Deal 2<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxRORsHDFSf8E7SKV8ntVTwzQ-OiZ7s0DJU2w2_P23esxTt39iLgOhPlbvXZvvT4ecm3wP3vo2WVqDvs3wT-btBchEtorHaDn2om192iXkSnn8FSa2DPk1H2OllFc1XQREaKwQIx_X7-R/s1600/RagingBull_JackofHearts_2+%2528450+x+600%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxRORsHDFSf8E7SKV8ntVTwzQ-OiZ7s0DJU2w2_P23esxTt39iLgOhPlbvXZvvT4ecm3wP3vo2WVqDvs3wT-btBchEtorHaDn2om192iXkSnn8FSa2DPk1H2OllFc1XQREaKwQIx_X7-R/s320/RagingBull_JackofHearts_2+%2528450+x+600%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585583331044794130" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAPY-5fcMnfYqxED33MPpNjE80sJMJOSiZdabYRMhLtSl4TOtrH7KziO8paDZTYWG2seQeegCQHQ2VjfFQHmdsfyllakHhLXMnaW0HMygxgN8lAHiXJBAxF27rtXzKpNFPhUivosNG_dW/s1600/Raging+Bull+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwAPY-5fcMnfYqxED33MPpNjE80sJMJOSiZdabYRMhLtSl4TOtrH7KziO8paDZTYWG2seQeegCQHQ2VjfFQHmdsfyllakHhLXMnaW0HMygxgN8lAHiXJBAxF27rtXzKpNFPhUivosNG_dW/s320/Raging+Bull+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585583252321304338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWIQPttFLlVyDxHyoDBqewWFpvWg8bYNvfyx2uqaiw5CMq5tr1Ws9vFbcS0ybd0WgrM4fmBMUr8cJQkUmVgJbG_o6m0m76JBUxlHaMjNLdp1XN4t9gnO33sbtDoTWMqJmVGjUPuhnRC7t/s1600/Raging+Bull+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWIQPttFLlVyDxHyoDBqewWFpvWg8bYNvfyx2uqaiw5CMq5tr1Ws9vFbcS0ybd0WgrM4fmBMUr8cJQkUmVgJbG_o6m0m76JBUxlHaMjNLdp1XN4t9gnO33sbtDoTWMqJmVGjUPuhnRC7t/s320/Raging+Bull+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585583155614949282" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="verdana11grey">Bovinyl partnered up with graphic wizard Aaron Keeling on the card artwork for the Shuffle Up & Deal 2 fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Legion. We narrowed it down to three designs and finally settled on the traditional playing card image (top image).<br /><br />55 local artists will be designing the cards that will be transformed into a standard playing card deck (including the Jokers and the back of the cards). The original card art will be auctioned off at the 'Shuffle Up & Deal 2' fundraising event. Last year's fundraiser was a huge success with all proceeds from the sale of decks and artwork going towards programming at the Bowman Arts Centre.<br /><br />Thanks again to Aaron for lending his talents to another Bovinyl art project.<span class="verdana11grey"></span></span> <span class="verdana11grey"></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-9499204149519139782011-03-16T16:15:00.006-06:002011-03-16T16:19:36.271-06:00Ragin' Bull Moody custom by Bovinyl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2dRW8uCDGdITHcbVDygAp1YZGlKAvK53Sig9LdSeeDyqjVl7hniW8Bg5V_JFpRK9QnNxXE5ihsMOJ3LTKlqn8gf90VdjtKFioVdxiXUbNqCjMXrek-JEEf2yGIHSR2MAvCKgGkotaNK_/s1600/ragin+bull+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim2dRW8uCDGdITHcbVDygAp1YZGlKAvK53Sig9LdSeeDyqjVl7hniW8Bg5V_JFpRK9QnNxXE5ihsMOJ3LTKlqn8gf90VdjtKFioVdxiXUbNqCjMXrek-JEEf2yGIHSR2MAvCKgGkotaNK_/s320/ragin+bull+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584805925018975570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc_8n8sHsQsrctwFdc7I6bVT7MbWPGZb1q69JQfoh9YdHzhxE_EoO4ce-l7mV9JPBNOas6O-4voZh3BLytMpPtKs7AIUlHgVpitOHr6hdpvrB06fLqeFaZyWYhJjLtyThY0H3vB4Spwwr/s1600/ragin+bull+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIc_8n8sHsQsrctwFdc7I6bVT7MbWPGZb1q69JQfoh9YdHzhxE_EoO4ce-l7mV9JPBNOas6O-4voZh3BLytMpPtKs7AIUlHgVpitOHr6hdpvrB06fLqeFaZyWYhJjLtyThY0H3vB4Spwwr/s320/ragin+bull+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584805842914042850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMay1MHJgaFmzLXyoE-Y0qpSrtBhNzTHTf40T1sdSQXs38gRtaRTU6BrN-MtqdApYBIHkJepD83jydMp8-XYAl_1wlw21d_uAEPLf8vJrttNZunb4cMqNwOSbpVx3nCL3SMSq6K4Muo4hp/s1600/ragin+bull+4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMay1MHJgaFmzLXyoE-Y0qpSrtBhNzTHTf40T1sdSQXs38gRtaRTU6BrN-MtqdApYBIHkJepD83jydMp8-XYAl_1wlw21d_uAEPLf8vJrttNZunb4cMqNwOSbpVx3nCL3SMSq6K4Muo4hp/s320/ragin+bull+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584805770920271874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHi8_F-aCq36pnqTvSbojDKDKVJ-HIQNK3geMrPaj1ZbUOb4pigR23DQgqqyGepMkikXqfzxqGZmz8rTna0ZYrdI8B3Ob6UQ8zCy8XZjge5kXAtF-F0W6aUdZkOhJh7cFYCCRnLqNb3v0/s1600/ragin+bull+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbHi8_F-aCq36pnqTvSbojDKDKVJ-HIQNK3geMrPaj1ZbUOb4pigR23DQgqqyGepMkikXqfzxqGZmz8rTna0ZYrdI8B3Ob6UQ8zCy8XZjge5kXAtF-F0W6aUdZkOhJh7cFYCCRnLqNb3v0/s320/ragin+bull+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584805692788288050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQ7g6BbMVgm1dFwxfQaKqWXPtahnhWdnKL-jcvcrNsiPR9f-qbYKZRUHnjDKUl9ZdY8ieTUoKK76ubKprzXhk17OucxZJaUv-DaFC3E8Scu1naenVxC6C0PytIsyOlmz3UnrgpOREpA9-/s1600/tiger+shark+image.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMQ7g6BbMVgm1dFwxfQaKqWXPtahnhWdnKL-jcvcrNsiPR9f-qbYKZRUHnjDKUl9ZdY8ieTUoKK76ubKprzXhk17OucxZJaUv-DaFC3E8Scu1naenVxC6C0PytIsyOlmz3UnrgpOREpA9-/s320/tiger+shark+image.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584805611934604962" border="0" /></a><br />Bovinyl was asked to design one of the playing cards for the 'Shuffle Up and Deal Two' fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Legion. 55 local artists will be designing the cards that will be transformed into a standard playing card deck (including the Jokers and the back of the card). The original card art will be auctioned off at the 'Shuffle Up and Deal Two' fundraising event. Last year's fundraiser was a huge success with all proceeds from the sale of decks and artwork going towards programs at the Bowman Arts Centre.<br /><br />The theme for this year's set is military aircraft nose art. Nose art started as a way to identify planes, however it soon developed into a true art form. It pushed the limits of military conformity and provided a unique way of connecting troops to their lives at home. The art was inspired by memories of peacetime life and acted as a type of psychological protection against the stresses associated with war. Nose art was not officially approved by the military, however the regulations that would have seen the art removed from aircraft was never enforced.<br /><br />The Ragin' Bull custom was inspired by the menacing shark mouth art that appeared on a number of different war planes such as the Spitfire and P-40 Warhawk during WWII. Ragin' Bull features a camo paint job and a working propeller.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-36789728619386410962011-03-08T10:26:00.010-07:002011-03-08T21:17:14.075-07:00'Headhunter Moody' custom by Ryan Fuchs (Canada)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIakjmoPalt0iNEVrtikpMvt6qGJlBjf1Q0vTA9j5tzwDL0xTuXrIfCmM9iHqfyzDUQwApV0ZmC7DBLnF1ddOPbhFlNjMLACHQdS_j-nmAUKaruWCqwwbf4e0iw6TlQr-teALYhFIYtkH/s1600/headhunter+2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIakjmoPalt0iNEVrtikpMvt6qGJlBjf1Q0vTA9j5tzwDL0xTuXrIfCmM9iHqfyzDUQwApV0ZmC7DBLnF1ddOPbhFlNjMLACHQdS_j-nmAUKaruWCqwwbf4e0iw6TlQr-teALYhFIYtkH/s320/headhunter+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581762402566477170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYqm2WmtWPVNfOOtQ4OyuS1fORPu7Tof_scP_g0XVcWbZMqSxYDK3XdNrfVUT3uN-lCBOr3u8J-XQdqL4lGUJnMJl8koFbLZBxskrfz_-OYV8eIdGmUSYojWOdJfmWTJyZQ3ToTO5fXVO/s1600/headhunter+4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYqm2WmtWPVNfOOtQ4OyuS1fORPu7Tof_scP_g0XVcWbZMqSxYDK3XdNrfVUT3uN-lCBOr3u8J-XQdqL4lGUJnMJl8koFbLZBxskrfz_-OYV8eIdGmUSYojWOdJfmWTJyZQ3ToTO5fXVO/s320/headhunter+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581762304616812370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoN0J969UBBhFYGAYdCo_Muh49lkzH4o0yEJXKkveqGEHjxbT4UHceSCrTwBvoSIU6J08iueMNt0Wz89NR0UAjcZ-nS538zJ4xFIPY_RMBW1ISWAdhkfknonyqA3qRA5HROx1aCDCHSpGK/s1600/headhunter+3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoN0J969UBBhFYGAYdCo_Muh49lkzH4o0yEJXKkveqGEHjxbT4UHceSCrTwBvoSIU6J08iueMNt0Wz89NR0UAjcZ-nS538zJ4xFIPY_RMBW1ISWAdhkfknonyqA3qRA5HROx1aCDCHSpGK/s320/headhunter+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581762234190280530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPTU-4rFXkJ2sec2Ikv6LS3IxwDJXn26FpMMRwbchcT_-Bgi1ACMnI0Zm0CFDGjD1lf-uzQF3gceYiKjem5hCUsueq-ATxa_zTTZxynvIn8YJZdHsVr3gFnC-On6r8XtaOvqPvAvMHGMp/s1600/headhunter+5.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvPTU-4rFXkJ2sec2Ikv6LS3IxwDJXn26FpMMRwbchcT_-Bgi1ACMnI0Zm0CFDGjD1lf-uzQF3gceYiKjem5hCUsueq-ATxa_zTTZxynvIn8YJZdHsVr3gFnC-On6r8XtaOvqPvAvMHGMp/s320/headhunter+5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581762100098119426" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJQlLn98ArcDOtr1h7ql9HuBXvwIG2Wr0O1ibjMndnYPIgo-rDxrPp3mvihzZWH7YxK6opPVgKTBt80zR0qwc90WjSVQYKiYDhkYnf97mnGipiKgV_bdZj8E7rMn1QhlTMjVwrPYY5wDB/s1600/Headhunter+1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJQlLn98ArcDOtr1h7ql9HuBXvwIG2Wr0O1ibjMndnYPIgo-rDxrPp3mvihzZWH7YxK6opPVgKTBt80zR0qwc90WjSVQYKiYDhkYnf97mnGipiKgV_bdZj8E7rMn1QhlTMjVwrPYY5wDB/s320/Headhunter+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581761956873666450" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="verdana11grey">We were very impressed with the 'Headhunter Moody' custom created by talented Edmonton based artist, Ryan Fuchs. This was the first time that Ryan has customized a platform toy and we hope that it won't be his last. Ryan is a professional graphic artist and photographer with a great eye for detail.<br /><br />The 'Headhunter Moody' comes complete with head-dress, spear, shrunken head and other 'equipment' ... the 'headhunters' bubble butt and twig & berries definitely brought a smile to our faces. The only things missing from this piece are a drum beat and some chanting ... "ouga chaka ouga chaka ...". Ahhh ... <span style="font-style: italic;">National Geographic</span> would be proud of these uncensored images. Excellent job Ryan! We can't wait to see what you'll come up with next.<br /><br />For more information on the talented Ryan Fuchs, visit <a href="http://www.fuchscreative.ca/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.fuchscreative.ca</span></a>.<br /></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-16986519286741989702010-08-18T12:43:00.017-06:002010-08-24T13:42:01.171-06:00Lefty Moody Custom by Bovinyl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HA0AxN7DR1dUh8B2hNDtdUBmRccrY_OKeWTJm5h5PxtjQPQPXaWQ-oCRowD-hI5drmUlIb86qMmd_NvT8MWQS6OOUgQy766PiDDRI4O5hvtrQtigsMZ50Y4wcygeifwG9GbF1FWGtFcz/s1600/Lefty+Moody+Custom+2010+015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9HA0AxN7DR1dUh8B2hNDtdUBmRccrY_OKeWTJm5h5PxtjQPQPXaWQ-oCRowD-hI5drmUlIb86qMmd_NvT8MWQS6OOUgQy766PiDDRI4O5hvtrQtigsMZ50Y4wcygeifwG9GbF1FWGtFcz/s320/Lefty+Moody+Custom+2010+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507517281382405330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7LnxmMDgaywY3mp2e6El7wC8awe1uJO2fL2ohfANXCUJMGsQUA2kLTOibv91ZoAGQ9D2tRifEPL14QNcPM2BEbhXVexYGr-QVwsfB-c2UhR1T7E4a33jfojxz99aB_bTl2q4asOXZbuw/s1600/Lefty+Moody+Custom+2010+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vUWCp5vUtiq6F1SNU1skceA5w4COn3IJk5nWAJbAHTY1i4zhyedl6tZ3BvSMF_ZkEid8ZOcrvib4B9OdKy6nDVTVoZLJMe1cD9L4N-4mC9yw3V4FEDZFkstFrvKlkRkczHXo3mJColtQ/s320/Lefty+Moody+Custom+2010+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507515262436594770" border="0" /></a>Meet <span style="font-style: italic;">Lefty</span>, the demolition expert. Well, at least he thinks he's an expert. His dented and scarred body tell a much different story. Constructed out of metal and held together by rivets, this veteran of intergalactic mining, has seen better days. <span style="font-style: italic;">Lefty</span> is now a 'righty' after holding onto a stick of dynamite a bit too long ... he blowed himself up reeeeal good.<br /><br />We love putting these faux metal customs together. We used a rust patina solution that can be picked up at most craft stores. It usually takes multiple applications to get the look, however the final product definitely makes the Moody platform appear to be constructed out of rusted metal rather than vinyl. The rivets were created using upholstery pins. The hat and dynamite were constructed out of Super Sculpey.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-26943255741190825682010-07-09T09:58:00.007-06:002010-07-09T10:15:10.750-06:00Moody Platform Takes Flight<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfgmjLtyxYDwgBIIg91R1fK2Fog6AjyfHVNJLd5cy0G50BHRV5AmCTX_J1tJVti2aKdolOwsxrIchxgrQmco4zyrGkx2y5w8qO46KHlrxVpkjkLftb0GCck-Wn_dExY7QkXXbC_nqDjgS/s1600/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfgmjLtyxYDwgBIIg91R1fK2Fog6AjyfHVNJLd5cy0G50BHRV5AmCTX_J1tJVti2aKdolOwsxrIchxgrQmco4zyrGkx2y5w8qO46KHlrxVpkjkLftb0GCck-Wn_dExY7QkXXbC_nqDjgS/s320/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491940465915751442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn16HNq4wuz-jItLY0tYgYF_vRqRHv9Jh9t30ttuSyc6W0ll2edZ3SH64-VdT-X0jaPix8M27GOF4VLpNlaP1-xwAWqY4RQHbO41_JT5NHv3Wx6PBIugqcoNJ4GQexzEvoQ7tryA0OIKjl/s1600/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+011.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn16HNq4wuz-jItLY0tYgYF_vRqRHv9Jh9t30ttuSyc6W0ll2edZ3SH64-VdT-X0jaPix8M27GOF4VLpNlaP1-xwAWqY4RQHbO41_JT5NHv3Wx6PBIugqcoNJ4GQexzEvoQ7tryA0OIKjl/s320/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+011.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491940128254996050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhspIIkHy6wAUWDuFmuq-qIWuEPnQWRnMHFqDnv5LAe8FJsl7UgGUAWZYk_S5dP7HXlNgBNZ81MSvW_YJQkEk0lM316pziE-FJUFd1tATfThaJiq6ReVBKDFGv19vdIthR_MicCHiOzjb/s1600/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJhspIIkHy6wAUWDuFmuq-qIWuEPnQWRnMHFqDnv5LAe8FJsl7UgGUAWZYk_S5dP7HXlNgBNZ81MSvW_YJQkEk0lM316pziE-FJUFd1tATfThaJiq6ReVBKDFGv19vdIthR_MicCHiOzjb/s320/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491939796242256466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTzhiuWZjvvJ-WalQoHos4mOumFXlOXOPOiasVm8nJyc1vTIBFImNoJvLxv3es0DmZQcFWDeQgsssEGcQ0iEiVlyb4Y6KMCwWnRSyRZ3kvHzdewwapzDeLzUdx574tsDH9VOPnNxlIjto/s1600/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTzhiuWZjvvJ-WalQoHos4mOumFXlOXOPOiasVm8nJyc1vTIBFImNoJvLxv3es0DmZQcFWDeQgsssEGcQ0iEiVlyb4Y6KMCwWnRSyRZ3kvHzdewwapzDeLzUdx574tsDH9VOPnNxlIjto/s320/Winged+Moody+prototype+%28no+paint%29+2010+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491938452764150242" border="0" /></a>Bovinyl is currently working on its next platform, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Winged Moody'</span>. We've talked about creating a flying bovine for quite some time and finally got around to working on our first prototype. The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Winged Moody' </span>provides the artist with a wider range of customizing options. We think that the wings definitely add a totally new dimension to the Moody platform.<br /><br />For more information on the Moody platform toy, visit <a href="http://www.bovinyl.ca/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.bovinyl.ca</span></a>.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-22085997101279349002010-05-05T15:49:00.011-06:002010-05-05T16:37:27.248-06:00Moody inspired stencil art by Jason Trotter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYCxfoKg003npi7Wy9lRyYvmmARppicTT9WuRICLPN4jlavIfOObeZ_2UPYA_xnjOfutNPOfjWL2bFfwDFmm4ri4hiDj72GYjOawI23enuBOUrmqNSoBgNr6RLVtQo0pCQBhJEtL3vgRh/s1600/Jason+Trotter+moody+prints+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqYCxfoKg003npi7Wy9lRyYvmmARppicTT9WuRICLPN4jlavIfOObeZ_2UPYA_xnjOfutNPOfjWL2bFfwDFmm4ri4hiDj72GYjOawI23enuBOUrmqNSoBgNr6RLVtQo0pCQBhJEtL3vgRh/s320/Jason+Trotter+moody+prints+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467913173538954306" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpqDRhidyGqNw6Z7TRtyda7ug8gkU9ksLAVXeeMMrf4YpMBMN30CNFDVER5tzmZETQhtD8ncy6Vb9k3eDxddrzaGqqKAsAs83k9tj3hmlcE9ZIQMT-EmU7BwMwGdKBBbXo_QyMwtkJldq/s1600/Jason+Trotter+moody+prints+004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpqDRhidyGqNw6Z7TRtyda7ug8gkU9ksLAVXeeMMrf4YpMBMN30CNFDVER5tzmZETQhtD8ncy6Vb9k3eDxddrzaGqqKAsAs83k9tj3hmlcE9ZIQMT-EmU7BwMwGdKBBbXo_QyMwtkJldq/s320/Jason+Trotter+moody+prints+004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467912737414347730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDprQY1SOi_MLH_MMOdemuW4NLBgI4dUU-JP6EJiQCeKAdafTmsN9jUCINpxjJa9NijJEXUvaMbvZvO-g0jXhgzk8-pKf574y_Ec5Moe9YpmrnE27CiFraHV6osirkDEjFei_NmGclltUp/s1600/jason+trotter+in+studio.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDprQY1SOi_MLH_MMOdemuW4NLBgI4dUU-JP6EJiQCeKAdafTmsN9jUCINpxjJa9NijJEXUvaMbvZvO-g0jXhgzk8-pKf574y_Ec5Moe9YpmrnE27CiFraHV6osirkDEjFei_NmGclltUp/s320/jason+trotter+in+studio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467912030358774050" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLAnO1X6yYsx2o1X39oWhJD_yHo-Ogcq1pSugjfUmkWbW7yoXp_8FfUUSIJUnz12i5EU4ellJN9jj-QHcha8dsKOaDloL9aTuDnvS94sOnkHLMusFKhLspe2ScDKDyggTVx21EGJ1xzdP/s1600/jason+trotter+on+site.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinLAnO1X6yYsx2o1X39oWhJD_yHo-Ogcq1pSugjfUmkWbW7yoXp_8FfUUSIJUnz12i5EU4ellJN9jj-QHcha8dsKOaDloL9aTuDnvS94sOnkHLMusFKhLspe2ScDKDyggTVx21EGJ1xzdP/s320/jason+trotter+on+site.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467911825687550498" border="0" /></a>Stencil artist, Jason Trotter, sent us images of a Moody/cosmonaut inspired art that he recently completed. The image has been stenciled onto an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of Garnet 60-grit sandpaper. The unique application of black ink over the speckled, grainy surface of the sandpaper is very effective. He's hoping to transfer the same image, only much larger, onto a brick wall sometime soon.<br /><br />Jason has been producing large format stencils for the past decade. He draws his inspiration from other contemporary stencil artists such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Banksy</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shepard Fairey</span>. He recently completed a number of commission pieces for the municipality of Lethbridge. The pieces were stenciled on expanded metal sheets and were installed on the sides of historic buildings. The subject matter for his pieces ranges from historic iconic images to more contemporary images such as Lucha Libre.<br /><br />His latest stencil project, large-scale postage stamp forms on wood, is currently on display at the Penny Coffee House gallery in downtown Lethbridge.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-53797639114981039372010-04-27T14:08:00.010-06:002010-04-27T14:23:29.188-06:00Moody by Cuban Artist, Manuel, Arrives in Canada<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOeJ8fKrWITL8YS-3DNNqzH6qPnEfn6Pqfdcfp-jquErDIvpGKIGJiYqh5ViX2oqdOBVIZ36QKChkjaZJav12Rrbq2bzRzJKYZ7xlik71gibXPKxNQt3M4VNS4bYlqrhnkDydJGzel2Hj/s1600/Manuel+Moody+Custom+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOeJ8fKrWITL8YS-3DNNqzH6qPnEfn6Pqfdcfp-jquErDIvpGKIGJiYqh5ViX2oqdOBVIZ36QKChkjaZJav12Rrbq2bzRzJKYZ7xlik71gibXPKxNQt3M4VNS4bYlqrhnkDydJGzel2Hj/s320/Manuel+Moody+Custom+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464914832049232642" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxMJKcugQ7feapO4wYCFHPLfycc8KeUkF_jBiagurVc0nOxlBxxC_2knJ6ra2eBaAG6rEl6Ky5I7Zb0Rlsfs75_kbzZcQW_T8taRCvJtf3qn2sVgXhjDIWGfFhe8ZI4DimK8YmBQdGEqx/s1600/Manuel+Moody+Custom+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxMJKcugQ7feapO4wYCFHPLfycc8KeUkF_jBiagurVc0nOxlBxxC_2knJ6ra2eBaAG6rEl6Ky5I7Zb0Rlsfs75_kbzZcQW_T8taRCvJtf3qn2sVgXhjDIWGfFhe8ZI4DimK8YmBQdGEqx/s320/Manuel+Moody+Custom+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464914045903721506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtSymviwXbQOJIEdh3FamRWxWsQQrlt2wbNHrOIS8dm0uSu13hYITJgy_LmKBvXjcIJFoSwKHcqmVDCAKjJEWrcgffW5aqm9_Rr_jgs4WwJhqCO0QqQchjH8fCMewy_BzNo-36e4dwAMa/s1600/Manuel+Moody+Custom+005.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtSymviwXbQOJIEdh3FamRWxWsQQrlt2wbNHrOIS8dm0uSu13hYITJgy_LmKBvXjcIJFoSwKHcqmVDCAKjJEWrcgffW5aqm9_Rr_jgs4WwJhqCO0QqQchjH8fCMewy_BzNo-36e4dwAMa/s320/Manuel+Moody+Custom+005.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464913669821555714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_2dYpy25lXq7Uj5UgZlbVccfFs_a-ik_0-9j1II3Ms-30oQR_rxCAUiahvKz63jFRJoleCLz_fj2M8AvUXi1ruPnthRK5Qmp9SPk8xesT2XOzf7OGyHx1BNyiOUy4HNKd-lcDDkuQiy3/s1600/Manuel+Moody+Custom+009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_2dYpy25lXq7Uj5UgZlbVccfFs_a-ik_0-9j1II3Ms-30oQR_rxCAUiahvKz63jFRJoleCLz_fj2M8AvUXi1ruPnthRK5Qmp9SPk8xesT2XOzf7OGyHx1BNyiOUy4HNKd-lcDDkuQiy3/s320/Manuel+Moody+Custom+009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464912850784617730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxVg73726fNMnnMffcWqXkjEtavVkf2fvM-ihuxWpmkikoU24OXDwW667zren6QrvwQbTe9psEThCNcziEngFDVAUC2WcAzCkS8m4OFCoiN8mo63yQ2p84ig8Ag4ELsJIs8EjwnzqGe17/s1600/Manuel+Moody+Custom+010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxVg73726fNMnnMffcWqXkjEtavVkf2fvM-ihuxWpmkikoU24OXDwW667zren6QrvwQbTe9psEThCNcziEngFDVAUC2WcAzCkS8m4OFCoiN8mo63yQ2p84ig8Ag4ELsJIs8EjwnzqGe17/s320/Manuel+Moody+Custom+010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464912444078835858" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="verdana11grey">Well-known Cuban artist, Manuel, has completed work on his Moody custom for our 'around the world with Moody' group show that will take place at the Art Gallery of Calgary (AGC).<br /><br />We were very excited to see the completed custom when it arrived from Cuba via Fredericton, NB.<br /><br />To date, artists from 14 countries have completed customs for shows in both Canada and the United States. The project will culminate with the AGC show in the Spring of 2011.<br /><br />Cuban artists are unfamiliar with the designer vinyl art toy movement, however Manuel has shown that a blank platform art toy can provide an opportunity for brilliant and colorful artistic expression.<br /><br />Many thanks go out to Manuel who found time in his hectic schedule to apply his talents to a Moody platform. His unique and colorful style translated perfectly to the Moody canvas. As well, many thanks to his manager, Guillermo, for putting everything together and for his ongoing communication over the past year and a half.<br /><br />Manuel works in a variety of media - printmaking, painting, ceramics, murals, etc. I've included one of his colorful prints as a backdrop to the Moody custom.<br /><br />Check out the way Manuel incorporates a bird figure (a Moody horn becomes a beak) between the horns in the top version image.<br /><span class="verdana11grey"><p><strong>Manuel Hernandez Valdes</strong> was born in Cuba in 1943. He has been a participating artist in many major events in Havana. His paintings have also been shown in Belgium, Mexico, Germany and Spain.</p> <p>In addition to his reputation as a painter, he is also known as a cartoonist, ceramist, illustrator and humorist.</p> <p>He has been honored with the Pablo Picasso Medal of UNESCO and the Journalism Prize - National Jose Marti.<br /><br />His works are found in important private collections such as:</p> <p>- Danielle Mitterrand Foundation<br />- Geraldine Chaplin Collection<br />- Mario Benedetti Collection</p> <p>His paintings are very representative of the Cuban art that idealizes the human body and integrates nature - planting sugar cane, banana, tobacco etc. His characters reflect the gentleness and happiness of the Cuban rural-living environment. </p></span></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-55259131034094520472010-02-24T12:27:00.007-07:002010-02-24T12:32:41.802-07:00Moody Custom by Michael Canich<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvYWrNGl8zvzDxwsKONCbAGbCW60rfiqYotsdIStUgxYNHEmvFo_OYh8by5Hp1Igtm4Sj49TL-kmu6A-J89oVP6fh3zIPSU4nLPrxrtUbzQR7IvvnPhyphenhyphenv59ymEi-X7QlI9tdpnmMjaHaK/s1600-h/canich+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvYWrNGl8zvzDxwsKONCbAGbCW60rfiqYotsdIStUgxYNHEmvFo_OYh8by5Hp1Igtm4Sj49TL-kmu6A-J89oVP6fh3zIPSU4nLPrxrtUbzQR7IvvnPhyphenhyphenv59ymEi-X7QlI9tdpnmMjaHaK/s320/canich+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441895023943071522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7ZK2TihkJWz_F2SJ9CaI-EFzRSPrG80_pfiz52BFEuSVG4I_KfxVlZ_Sda3qzWVkLr3BDCO7xdiHh7acQwJ3XmHFgiZbcKdlJLtGromvJ03OHNyMgm6b8SrE0ZDBY17MCXKmSzn-D53K/s1600-h/canich5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7ZK2TihkJWz_F2SJ9CaI-EFzRSPrG80_pfiz52BFEuSVG4I_KfxVlZ_Sda3qzWVkLr3BDCO7xdiHh7acQwJ3XmHFgiZbcKdlJLtGromvJ03OHNyMgm6b8SrE0ZDBY17MCXKmSzn-D53K/s320/canich5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441894961134839298" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHwhkQC2Mll_MCoxHxYiiZXwcSafgDw8fNGMVB9JNFugc93pg86rHTFTF6u7oX18t8W1Q0kK__OxmdOamMojzzGSPoxcEpVdKs_KiLrRrijuekmRQLkZpugISRSmgki8zmbcCQBVXqw0k/s1600-h/canich+4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHwhkQC2Mll_MCoxHxYiiZXwcSafgDw8fNGMVB9JNFugc93pg86rHTFTF6u7oX18t8W1Q0kK__OxmdOamMojzzGSPoxcEpVdKs_KiLrRrijuekmRQLkZpugISRSmgki8zmbcCQBVXqw0k/s320/canich+4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441894890014124306" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZkBRMKlCoYKODHVKE6TJZxQKPX4wv6gUvMOthtZgHvK4PdDFTYjAQlkdZWRkpkeI8K2sWkCMufrjAj3yW52PPDIrBc5pxQtdSp6IV9Vu0cDLLLFkAT9RlNXOMqxF2IRYOvmDTUFHwmy8/s1600-h/canich+6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrZkBRMKlCoYKODHVKE6TJZxQKPX4wv6gUvMOthtZgHvK4PdDFTYjAQlkdZWRkpkeI8K2sWkCMufrjAj3yW52PPDIrBc5pxQtdSp6IV9Vu0cDLLLFkAT9RlNXOMqxF2IRYOvmDTUFHwmy8/s320/canich+6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441894813456847714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Twilight Moody Master Altar of Death</span><br /></div>Another amazing Moody custom created by the talented Michael Canich. Michael has applied his skills to a number of platforms over the years and we were very pleased that he decided to work on a Moody. Michael would be the first to admit that he struggles with applying his unique style to 3D forms, however he definitely succeeded with our platform. We love this piece! For the most part, Michael works in a restricted palette (black on white), however in this case, the purple background creates an eerie, Burtonesque, feel. We'd love to see his characters translated into art toys. Make sure to check out more of his art at <a href="http://www.uselessweaponry.blogspot.com/">www.uselessweaponry.blogspot.com</a>. Michael is always pushing the boundaries with his art and we can't wait to see more from him.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-45782662956907642872010-02-24T11:57:00.003-07:002010-02-24T12:00:51.953-07:00GelaSkins design by Aaron Keeling for Bovinyl<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTlvGZDv8carF3TzVFHbfIlLCGqLldIxA-MukUu-gxNm7F3_YGLa8dkuLkgxh_MHt6qPfcauoresyaeSK_5w1hjiAbmxO3KLHQabGdweDlN0P_I-giwq4tKuDUK9ZbI35GfOxRUnKMiBv/s1600-h/Moodygelaskin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTlvGZDv8carF3TzVFHbfIlLCGqLldIxA-MukUu-gxNm7F3_YGLa8dkuLkgxh_MHt6qPfcauoresyaeSK_5w1hjiAbmxO3KLHQabGdweDlN0P_I-giwq4tKuDUK9ZbI35GfOxRUnKMiBv/s320/Moodygelaskin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441886592962023810" border="0" /></a><span class="verdana11grey">Aaron Keeling created this cool <span style="font-style: italic;">'Ghost Moody'</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">GelaSkins</span> design for Bovinyl. <span style="font-weight: bold;">GelaSkins</span> are removable covers for customizing and protecting portable devices such as this one for an <span style="font-weight: bold;">HTC Hero</span> android phone. The 'skin' is made out of a 3M adhesive that make <span style="font-weight: bold;">GelaSkins</span> easy to apply with no residue left behind. The adhesive allows you to reposition the skin so you can easily get a perfect fit. The GelaSkins material contains patented micro-channels that prevent air bubbles from forming which translates into easy application. For more information about <span style="font-weight: bold;">GelaSkins</span>, visit <a href="http://www.gelaskins.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.gelaskins.com</span></a>.</span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-2763849606446886132009-12-09T11:57:00.003-07:002009-12-09T11:59:17.159-07:00LEGO Moody by Elliot Cooke (Canada)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tJneYULrSGsa5wsTP7axvYkv1z0LXJ_L6ot-lBOjm8CQ6esVENe6m5uDQedB16fvLlB8m-bIVz467FfgYN94knzfvPX7U-qa0ygA9ehN1EjRAnXmXMND-4ngQ4dN0gPbNufQceo6cFj4/s1600-h/_MG_1475.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6tJneYULrSGsa5wsTP7axvYkv1z0LXJ_L6ot-lBOjm8CQ6esVENe6m5uDQedB16fvLlB8m-bIVz467FfgYN94knzfvPX7U-qa0ygA9ehN1EjRAnXmXMND-4ngQ4dN0gPbNufQceo6cFj4/s320/_MG_1475.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413312769648410178" border="0" /></a><span class="verdana11grey">Elliot did a masterful job of creating this piece entitled <span style="font-weight: bold;">'The Brickmaster'</span>. Our Christmas wish at Bovinyl is to see an 8 ft. high LEGO Moody ... what do you think Ellliot?</span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-39037860016355351812009-10-08T16:20:00.006-06:002009-10-12T17:01:46.703-06:00Moody Platform in Nakanari Collection<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKH9V5qzlzcVk96OIfZKzatO4RnqVu2BylxPF_LR2uTeMmnwhL2pyfUpaYqwH0rI80T3yvRmSGPMNUEae5fC6XNtdRa03SRLHOxuq62dRWyxKo69iaWLSQM2j5q9t7Je7k8ozGV3xUhiQo/s1600-h/nakanari+platform+collection.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKH9V5qzlzcVk96OIfZKzatO4RnqVu2BylxPF_LR2uTeMmnwhL2pyfUpaYqwH0rI80T3yvRmSGPMNUEae5fC6XNtdRa03SRLHOxuq62dRWyxKo69iaWLSQM2j5q9t7Je7k8ozGV3xUhiQo/s320/nakanari+platform+collection.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390357811765921794" border="0" /></a>Nakanari was born in South Taiwan and started collecting and designing toys from a very early age. What started out as a hobby has grown into a successful career. Unlike a lot of toy designers, Nakanari takes his ideas directly to the sculpting stage. Using polymer clay, he adds new features as he develops his unique characters.<span class="verdana11grey"><span class="text"> <p>His distinctive designer toys are infused with oriental style and a colorful mixture of innocence and cuteness. The 'Misfits of Nakanari' was the first toy line he created. He used two different characters to show the contrast between good and evil.</p> <p>In 2004, B.B.birdy (premiere toy designer and first to launch Taiwanese designer toys) picked up his 'Misfits of Nakanari' design for his Funny Club series. That year he also began working on the Funny Club Show. He worked with over 150 international artists, travelling all over the United States and Asia.</p> <p>Nakanari has exhibited with other well-known artists like Emmy Award-winning 'Teacher’s Pet' creator Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, graffiti legend SEEN, Cameron Tiede, popular toy designer MAD, Sket One, Frank Kozik, Jada Toy Crew, X-Concept designer Chito, and Mattel’s Hot Wheel head-designer MIQ WILLMOTT.</p> <p>His work has been exhibited and collected around the world. For more on Nakanari, visit his blog at <a href="http://www.nakanari.blogspot.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">www.nakanari.blogspot.com</span></a>. Check earlier Bovinyl posts for his Moody custom.<br /></p></span></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-54348629090873942502009-08-05T12:51:00.006-06:002009-08-05T12:58:22.388-06:00Blue Diablo Moody by Reddprime (South Africa)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtctgMy3b0bC2a5ASBo6tA2fMsULRQxqvwaOpACR-ESgJ1CYSAAbheqi8gRcuaUFkrriVGvDl-aqxaz9PCz1LpTqQiLh497pJvWPXQMxbVrTPz6HP61RnUpL-nR3yldZUqHu05PUODhdnJ/s1600-h/Reddprime+Moody+custom+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtctgMy3b0bC2a5ASBo6tA2fMsULRQxqvwaOpACR-ESgJ1CYSAAbheqi8gRcuaUFkrriVGvDl-aqxaz9PCz1LpTqQiLh497pJvWPXQMxbVrTPz6HP61RnUpL-nR3yldZUqHu05PUODhdnJ/s320/Reddprime+Moody+custom+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366556007993766818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkM7mCTGr9Ti7XMLZtjqN8Fvod-btxeXppjidfCcd851lqm2GDePB0g-0ti21Df1mYHEAA0u9MozJTN20GQSW0R4bG9Y1C-uL1AsKTX1dajj97odFPMxH1i9s6ZNsRfvJ8_PEjbr8bKeX/s1600-h/Reddprime+Moody+custom+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkM7mCTGr9Ti7XMLZtjqN8Fvod-btxeXppjidfCcd851lqm2GDePB0g-0ti21Df1mYHEAA0u9MozJTN20GQSW0R4bG9Y1C-uL1AsKTX1dajj97odFPMxH1i9s6ZNsRfvJ8_PEjbr8bKeX/s320/Reddprime+Moody+custom+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366555645767204018" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKw7aQm8WFx1ejAAbEBqLX73kv48yePb7fAUhNGVty4nQoqrQ3tlaL2n-IPMvmTuDr9t81gphfG-wA-UB5k7t7Gu7NGipzhCoe4enRHHC62bexJ1fMgwKvgTk_7D-RwRPytLDY6ZKjEly/s1600-h/Reddprime+Moody+custom+003.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKw7aQm8WFx1ejAAbEBqLX73kv48yePb7fAUhNGVty4nQoqrQ3tlaL2n-IPMvmTuDr9t81gphfG-wA-UB5k7t7Gu7NGipzhCoe4enRHHC62bexJ1fMgwKvgTk_7D-RwRPytLDY6ZKjEly/s320/Reddprime+Moody+custom+003.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366555304995139874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4JCqmUb5mPJC0O7AcEDMrKG5ZhuXifM7-sBL1_YmMTIcztu4dxTsbJEaHUhtAB29Q86SmAnFlxpheyRdcgTDyBZtllRJe4HVqDXg2r_hEmZAaTXPg6SU3Livduv6DBSyRMXsUBlJAu9U/s1600-h/reddprime001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg4JCqmUb5mPJC0O7AcEDMrKG5ZhuXifM7-sBL1_YmMTIcztu4dxTsbJEaHUhtAB29Q86SmAnFlxpheyRdcgTDyBZtllRJe4HVqDXg2r_hEmZAaTXPg6SU3Livduv6DBSyRMXsUBlJAu9U/s320/reddprime001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366554929019073778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3NtL65OTwWmzwHQrCv5ykXzXWcDkjFjvZz1C1MsvOOpcake_sw2gyVpSr3Ki9zT2wLOlWgmAYeu5n2_8mf5X4u7larE4PwlhpM0_EK4KDvGSrXaPqp8r43-VCTv7CTJc2-ooxd6f7lER/s1600-h/reddprime002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe3NtL65OTwWmzwHQrCv5ykXzXWcDkjFjvZz1C1MsvOOpcake_sw2gyVpSr3Ki9zT2wLOlWgmAYeu5n2_8mf5X4u7larE4PwlhpM0_EK4KDvGSrXaPqp8r43-VCTv7CTJc2-ooxd6f7lER/s320/reddprime002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366554858060840962" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="verdana11grey">Bovinyl was pleased to receive this nicely executed Moody custom from our friend from the 'dark continent' - Mitchell Horn a.k.a. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Reddprime</span>. We're huge fans of Mitchell's work. He's a talented artist with a varied and vibrant imagination. He always puts everything he has into his art and is keen to experiment with new techniques and materials.<br /><br />Mitchell has been drawing ever since the day he could grasp a pencil. As he grew, so did his passion for art and urban toys. He took a serious approach to art during his studies at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Goldfields FET College</span> in his native country of South Africa. While honing his skills at art school, he started to develop and create a wide range of characters (a sampling above) ... each with a unique flair that was inspired by his love for Japanese Anime.<br /><br />Mitchell recently took part in a very successful group show in Germany - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Bigwood Berlin Exhibition</span>.<br /><br />He finds inspiration in the work of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Gus Fink</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Antz81</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nevermore</span>.<br /><br />Check out more of Mitchell's work on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/reddprime/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flickr</span></a>.</span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-17369084321682429662009-07-22T15:55:00.005-06:002009-08-04T16:07:23.009-06:00Moody Custom for SAAG Art Auction<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-r6iVW5JDjEIfrjzryQOA_As2Nrm6R3w26Yd1VH5q1yUlF96yzFXzd43FoqFwxefxKoePsWi9EVH9Djrb-GRMpVErKYT2PF5J04iNq3wRmbP5vUcjSL6KmRY284E7MnDoOkGPDmlT6tyw/s1600-h/Pinky+Moody+images+008.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-r6iVW5JDjEIfrjzryQOA_As2Nrm6R3w26Yd1VH5q1yUlF96yzFXzd43FoqFwxefxKoePsWi9EVH9Djrb-GRMpVErKYT2PF5J04iNq3wRmbP5vUcjSL6KmRY284E7MnDoOkGPDmlT6tyw/s320/Pinky+Moody+images+008.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361411309586442898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwZnvYDAZ2Z5bzr5E91WHHTvsr1DTtBQ9DB6hLA0ms7aoInA9qyrV3-i4BncoweF-fG_XDOBbJYtNfZoOyps-J55b19yvHXuN58x1W6TJdhLcn6Rb-P2hfUDnfFgVK1AdM1HAFPeRQivA/s1600-h/Pinky+Moody+images+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiwZnvYDAZ2Z5bzr5E91WHHTvsr1DTtBQ9DB6hLA0ms7aoInA9qyrV3-i4BncoweF-fG_XDOBbJYtNfZoOyps-J55b19yvHXuN58x1W6TJdhLcn6Rb-P2hfUDnfFgVK1AdM1HAFPeRQivA/s320/Pinky+Moody+images+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361410955174128338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EWuKRaA0W3VDTw0RomgjuPKnZtdD0WtOVAc8phDdN-MDrPwtQ4Hxa7Ua-8BGJjohYulZblCnbVoFf7-53-P-FBahWTq1OzaOxoxHuTtR10PbzIWkpmLcN3tNDrTr9br7sAZdt5lKoxeG/s1600-h/Pinky+Moody+images+006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-EWuKRaA0W3VDTw0RomgjuPKnZtdD0WtOVAc8phDdN-MDrPwtQ4Hxa7Ua-8BGJjohYulZblCnbVoFf7-53-P-FBahWTq1OzaOxoxHuTtR10PbzIWkpmLcN3tNDrTr9br7sAZdt5lKoxeG/s320/Pinky+Moody+images+006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361410567537442754" border="0" /></a><span class="verdana11grey">This Moody custom was created for the upcoming art auction at the Southern Alberta Art Gallery (SAAG). Moody customs have been included in the past three auctions. This year will mark the gallery's 17th annual auction.<br /><br />It's always an enjoyable evening, filled with great art, food and music.<br /><br />The SAAG fosters the work of contemporary artists who challenge the boundaries, encourages broad public engagement and promotes awareness and exploration of artistic expression. The SAAG's work extends to the local community, the national realm and the international sphere.<br /><br />Check out more about the SAAG at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.saag.ca/">www.saag.ca</a>.</span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-7059894160581084862009-05-20T12:44:00.006-06:002009-05-20T13:03:12.349-06:00IWG Customs Available at Big Cartel!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1c1a4j6-VbxJB3egHD01M8tVuaHx1fITLmOT9nX73pDeh5rF7v1ahBZEk9r7lb8bUVqiBPFdYsuYRj7LZZ805nSZi8jVSDWp41vScz8e6GC_P6GgwfAo4WJ7-IZUgaRD8VdlT7Pds8H7E/s1600-h/capture1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1c1a4j6-VbxJB3egHD01M8tVuaHx1fITLmOT9nX73pDeh5rF7v1ahBZEk9r7lb8bUVqiBPFdYsuYRj7LZZ805nSZi8jVSDWp41vScz8e6GC_P6GgwfAo4WJ7-IZUgaRD8VdlT7Pds8H7E/s320/capture1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337979157251415714" border="0" /></a>There are still a number of amazing IWG customs available at <a href="http://www.blue77.bigcartel.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">BIG CARTEL</span></a>. Check it out!<br /><br />The customs were created for the <a href="http://www.blue77gallery.com/shows/iwg/"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">'Humans Beware'</span></a> show that is taking place at <a href="http://www.rocketworld.org/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rocketworld</span></a> in San Francisco until June 6.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-63441773302854352922009-03-24T12:05:00.017-06:002009-03-24T12:32:10.455-06:00'I.W.G. is in da House' Custom for Humans Beware Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHRhE2D_OfwSjXo63fl89BR1EpeVczx_hqX7SPO6VpIBi7U9DHevWxBZEqjPcvjJs5EciToRlrToW_sfKM-6fzNmzIwgYY1kLf4NHD6RvKdWgG8CMZJb-8Zd6dAfPJY7KNJ_6EVrO4GbS/s1600-h/I.W.G.+Human%27s+Beware+custom+by+Bovinyl+010+%28600+x+450%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKO2a2RXp16M_LEkpEbMNTMZOs_w1Dqrizqx5kOCTwOTIbC8MIy82Z1TLSYiParS6nlOn9uusFeKw_-sG-160ny0_hoQbodLCcFNYvx5MbpXoVgwtTERmnL0v8oHd5tMiO8cgoCP0bmva8/s320/I.W.G.+Human%27s+Beware+custom+by+Bovinyl+003+%28600+x+450%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316821427836487714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHiSOBq5mCMp8GIye3j27vs8JJXCVC8jJPvMEABGx8HjwjY95V20ruxjphvQKrj7u_Oml9Jjz2-uS_H9p_8XFfB1ATbpw9wiQn9jr4MoiH4oNCPfFr2K4pDSDiyyMGlwE4P8i5CyipixA/s1600-h/I.W.G.+Human%27s+Beware+custom+by+Bovinyl+004+%28600+x+450%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHiSOBq5mCMp8GIye3j27vs8JJXCVC8jJPvMEABGx8HjwjY95V20ruxjphvQKrj7u_Oml9Jjz2-uS_H9p_8XFfB1ATbpw9wiQn9jr4MoiH4oNCPfFr2K4pDSDiyyMGlwE4P8i5CyipixA/s320/I.W.G.+Human%27s+Beware+custom+by+Bovinyl+004+%28600+x+450%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316821346661644642" border="0" /></a><br />Bovinyl is participating in the upcoming 'Humans Beware' custom show at Rocketworld in San Francisco.<br /><br />The completed custom, 'I.W.G. is in da House', also utilizes the Obama platform by Jailbreak Toys.<br /><br />Medium: acrylic paint, polymer clay, mixed media.<br /><br />The idea: The immediate goal for the I.W.G. (Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo) was to resist human destruction and domination of their ‘natural’ habitat. They accomplish this through a variety of means, including the use of weaponry and combat. With the emergence of Barack Obama, the I.W.G. sought out the new President in an attempt to create change through political means. The headline in the San Francisco Chronicle reads “Obama Appoints I.W.G. to U.S. Fish and Wildlife”. The insurgents hope to stop the destructive human ways from inside ‘da House’.<br /><br />Show opens on Friday, April 10, 2009 (6-10 p.m.) and runs until June 6, 2009. Opening reception with snacks and drinks.<br /><br />Venue - Rocketworld (660 - 22nd Street, San Franciso)<br /><br />For more information about the show, visit - <a href="http://www.blue77gallery.com/shows/iwg/">http://www.blue77gallery.com/shows/iwg/</a>.<br /><br />Creator of the I.W.G. Series and owner of Rocketworld, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Patrick Ma</span>, is working alongside artist/customizer <span style="font-weight: bold;">DrilOne</span>. Their goal is to put on one heck of a custom show.<br /><br />The platform being used will be various blank I.W.G. figures, which includes bears, rhinos, rhinos on vespas, bears on vespas, and many more. This show features over 70+ artists, including: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Angry Woebots, Apina, Betso, Brent Nolasco, Cris Rose, Ckawkees, El Maz, D-Lux, FAS, Jeremiah Ketner, Jim Koch, Keith Poon, Leecifer, Lou Pimental, Motorbot, Okedoki, Paulkaiju, PhuEk, Reactor 88, Toybotstudios</span> and many, many more.<br /><br />Part of the proceeds from purchases made at Rocketworld are donated to a variety of non-profit groups and organizations such as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">G</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">orilla Foundation, International Rhino Foundation, Zoo Conservation Outreach Group, Friends of the Sea Otter</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">World Wildlife Fund</span>. When time permits, Patrick spends time in the field with wildlife groups.<br /><br />To read more about Patrick and Rocketworld, visit <a href="http://www.rocketworld.org/">www.rocketworld.org</a>.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-72107150890509553452009-03-13T10:37:00.002-06:002009-03-13T10:40:45.795-06:00I.C.U. Moody Featured in YouTube Video<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4GWqYre2bM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/U4GWqYre2bM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-88429092518088095572009-03-05T15:49:00.025-07:002009-03-12T16:15:20.154-06:00I.C.U. 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjknp_y0APHNhJIoICThvG5kn_5397XTqhnJ-rRVsC3UUcpqyORQu6KW6SwjOEt7gaaW4VKCaAX8YCHhPiz6SHGc5cUqKovbEWOCZjATKXgXfbgPhCF6t8zzfpIroWGydyOrJPpL5Hobq8P/s320/Chicago+Conference+March+2009+149+%28600+x+450%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309844331975845634" border="0" /></a>The designer vinyl art toy movement is alive and well in the 'Windy City'. Urban art toy destination, Rotofugi, is leading the way with featured artists and designers. Rotofugi has definitely paved the way for other designer vinyl stores in the area. I.C.U. felt right at home amongst the incredible selection of toys, art, fashion and customs.<br /><br />I.C.U. Moody took the opportunity to check out the sites in 'Chi-town'. The highlights during the brief stay were Rotofugi, Millenium Park, Sears Tower, The Art Institute of Chicago, Palmer House Hotel and, 'oh yeah', the incredible deep-dish pizza . The Palmer House is a hidden gem and is a must see. It has been restored ($150 million investment) to its orginal character and charm.<br /><br />We'll be transforming the 'I.C.U. Chicago' images into a new YouTube video. Watch for it!Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-72664872069345107782009-02-18T12:08:00.002-07:002009-02-19T13:23:14.063-07:00Bovinyl/Ted Stilson Participating in the 'Humans Beware' I.W.G. Custom Show in San Francisco<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Hh86_JX6Bow8JlfxWFsuGmDHK_pxtbRGkp9KJqBnlopoQphQu1ESfPQhKTgxqlf96xB3AS7JoGVeQa4Spc_WICtWieM8xLF_LbIjx_4JPE69_a5dMw2p9IWFWLZ5HokQoM9rkSsMpyFm/s1600-h/iwg+blanks.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Hh86_JX6Bow8JlfxWFsuGmDHK_pxtbRGkp9KJqBnlopoQphQu1ESfPQhKTgxqlf96xB3AS7JoGVeQa4Spc_WICtWieM8xLF_LbIjx_4JPE69_a5dMw2p9IWFWLZ5HokQoM9rkSsMpyFm/s320/iwg+blanks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304606641947812930" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0k1Ozz-klWRleVa7F1Z_FHTFt-zDRKoEqwVprJcE5OM2h_R0sPQMsrMJ9cUeAQT1QnhcAkNKlURYnNi6OeduuAn4FytXlSOCRjMiYcFuPQr2GsM3D1vF-8a2J3SvyohBXwj85PnFab4y/s1600-h/iwgshowflyer.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 174px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0k1Ozz-klWRleVa7F1Z_FHTFt-zDRKoEqwVprJcE5OM2h_R0sPQMsrMJ9cUeAQT1QnhcAkNKlURYnNi6OeduuAn4FytXlSOCRjMiYcFuPQr2GsM3D1vF-8a2J3SvyohBXwj85PnFab4y/s320/iwgshowflyer.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304216385542596322" border="0" /></a>I will be participating in the upcoming I.W.G. (Insurgents Wilderness Gruppo) custom show at Rocketworld in San Francisco.<br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Rocketworld and can't wait to start working on one of their platform toys.<br /><br />Creator of the I.W.G. Series and owner of Rocketworld, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Patrick Ma</span>, is working alongside artist/customizer <span style="font-weight: bold;">DrilOne</span>. Their goal is to put on one heck of a custom show.<br /><br />The platform being used will be various blank I.W.G. figures, which includes bears, rhinos, rhinos on vespas, bears on vespas, and many more. This show features over 60 artists, including: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Angry Woebots, Apina, Betso, Brent Nolasco, Cris Rose, Ckawkees, El Maz, D-Lux, FAS, Jeremiah Ketner, Jim Koch, Keith Poon, Leecifer, Lou Pimental, Motorbot, Okedoki, Paulkaiju, PhuEk, Reactor 88, Toybotstudios</span> and many, many more.<br /><br />The army of I.W.G. figures will definitely dampen some diapers.<br /><br />Opening reception starts on April 10th at Rocketworld in San Francisco.<br /><br />Part of the proceeds from purchases made at Rocketworld are donated to a variety of non-profit groups and organizations such as the <span style="font-weight: bold;">G</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">orilla Foundation, International Rhino Foundation, Zoo Conservation Outreach Group, Friends of the Sea Otter</span> and the <span style="font-weight: bold;">World Wildlife Fund</span>. When time permits, Patrick spends time in the field with wildlife groups.<br /><br />To read more about Patrick and Rocketworld, visit <a href="http://www.rocketworld.org/">www.rocketworld.org</a>.Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-83840445007967428602009-02-12T11:28:00.000-07:002009-02-12T11:48:14.991-07:00Cuban Artist, Manuel, Working on Moody Custom<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YBfTJqQ4U4ZPg528U_fBwWbeSBdJTHnBe89E8sv_-w41uMr8zB8x3iip6cVZPiyOWUrruOrJM_uVqRCGSp0DoSz23B4LrYLMvjbgGQg4Pb3oXF1th3QZ2a0uN1mXVOoS2ptlzo3D_uAe/s1600-h/photo-manuel%5B1%5D_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5YBfTJqQ4U4ZPg528U_fBwWbeSBdJTHnBe89E8sv_-w41uMr8zB8x3iip6cVZPiyOWUrruOrJM_uVqRCGSp0DoSz23B4LrYLMvjbgGQg4Pb3oXF1th3QZ2a0uN1mXVOoS2ptlzo3D_uAe/s320/photo-manuel%5B1%5D_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301984349238399122" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2nFD4gbdKxlBB73dkMTAsd_BYRo-alWEeKi2GFvPX1KoBfr6nNM2z_hchYuw0jcpRVklc9lYlYPkhMZNO6irL7YfYB32mJNHvyvlPnXCl3h50FkmzDTTVEm4VifCUes8kbAKai_aukGW/s1600-h/141_0344.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2nFD4gbdKxlBB73dkMTAsd_BYRo-alWEeKi2GFvPX1KoBfr6nNM2z_hchYuw0jcpRVklc9lYlYPkhMZNO6irL7YfYB32mJNHvyvlPnXCl3h50FkmzDTTVEm4VifCUes8kbAKai_aukGW/s320/141_0344.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301984240967450674" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIBCjejCriMwQ60b8ApF-X4v_-rw8ma_oCpQAekJfKier22u1R35rCey3SZaOR5NClszlI6hoxRaRpYikYLrjr2Tt4I0O2udSlaoAUZzqNGKoY-pS_KXVqYXlYtMK1rVKMUtrBpY_V-mz/s1600-h/141_0363.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeIBCjejCriMwQ60b8ApF-X4v_-rw8ma_oCpQAekJfKier22u1R35rCey3SZaOR5NClszlI6hoxRaRpYikYLrjr2Tt4I0O2udSlaoAUZzqNGKoY-pS_KXVqYXlYtMK1rVKMUtrBpY_V-mz/s320/141_0363.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301980110067011090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql8GtfmvWfo9BHyQm4Wx0jAfaaYfQOUI3AtZbmj4UGedIZ6Fx5_JmuHP0DOoC9lmFN6S2cf-OKwby8Q4tV53MJdE_RTq-TPhSLURuzHDlT8JJ5phrP6FenNv7f9xj6iRLdz1rBto2ypLL/s1600-h/141_0361.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjql8GtfmvWfo9BHyQm4Wx0jAfaaYfQOUI3AtZbmj4UGedIZ6Fx5_JmuHP0DOoC9lmFN6S2cf-OKwby8Q4tV53MJdE_RTq-TPhSLURuzHDlT8JJ5phrP6FenNv7f9xj6iRLdz1rBto2ypLL/s320/141_0361.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301979989580858274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx-h-JtT2OlA6SR9lt52nVeHkvDxwGhVnOFOZfPUVtzKBJK9kiSrWxKNrBC5PKrfZajcSjI-8zSimJGxDvKRnctzTIlKkIJCse_vz6qbzFBfLMMWiLy4hDyYvrlCUQnJJypQMe4sxBLiw/s1600-h/141_0358.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisx-h-JtT2OlA6SR9lt52nVeHkvDxwGhVnOFOZfPUVtzKBJK9kiSrWxKNrBC5PKrfZajcSjI-8zSimJGxDvKRnctzTIlKkIJCse_vz6qbzFBfLMMWiLy4hDyYvrlCUQnJJypQMe4sxBLiw/s320/141_0358.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301979913476795042" border="0" /></a>Well-known Cuban artist, Manuel, has started working on his Moody custom for an upcoming group show in Canada. Although Cuban artists are unfamiliar with the designer vinyl art toy movement, Manuel has shown that even 3D blank canvases can provide an opportunity for artistic expression.<br /><br />We are very excited to see the completed custom and are very thankful that Manuel has made time to fit this custom into his hectic schedule. His unique and colorful style are quite evident in this piece.<br /><br />Manuel's 'gatto' has definitely taken a curious liking to this unfamiliar object that has found its way into the studio.<br /><span class="verdana11grey"><p><strong>Manuel Hernandez Valdes</strong> was born in Cuba in 1943. He has been a participating artist in many major events in Havana. His paintings have also been shown in Belgium, Mexico, Germany and Spain.</p> <p>In addition to his reputation as a painter, he is also known as a cartoonist, ceramist, illustrator and humorist.</p> <p>He has been honored with the Pablo Picasso Medal of UNESCO and the Journalism Prize - National Jose Marti.<br /><br />His works are found in important private collections such as:</p> <p>- Danielle Mitterrand Foundation<br />- Geraldine Chaplin Collection<br />- Mario Benedetti Collection</p> <p>His paintings are very representative of the Cuban art that idealizes the human body and integrates nature - planting sugar cane, banana, tobacco etc. His characters reflect the gentleness and happiness of the Cuban rural-living environment. </p></span>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-44707428750017337352009-02-03T11:43:00.002-07:002009-02-20T15:40:11.033-07:00Moody Does Cuba!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPgXkLGJOGzS5gKjl6mo8ELLfQl2V7DBUEJrCpAEoMJsb3WgVizYyvEks0MVfLlLCWE_80fWAh4KUgrnla0FAMSgcJQ7pGegwrQipn9zkJTUqj8OmWoqlhi05JkeZiLqUDc4OKGBgIgh2/s1600-h/Cuba+January+2009+189.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298646107995919410" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidPgXkLGJOGzS5gKjl6mo8ELLfQl2V7DBUEJrCpAEoMJsb3WgVizYyvEks0MVfLlLCWE_80fWAh4KUgrnla0FAMSgcJQ7pGegwrQipn9zkJTUqj8OmWoqlhi05JkeZiLqUDc4OKGBgIgh2/s320/Cuba+January+2009+189.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1tQ-b93kAhlyj_m5P8BuSGSl1JxtkV_aS_BebwZLtz7_Tw6N8TK-oUatqplkxOJggS5ieK3kdIn_NMbmE3ylj0dBlilHAUu4JZTXGDux1via96o0077xYUkSFeDd6UlBgxRKXvCLWFgf/s1600-h/Cuba+January+2009+177.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298645303118014370" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_1tQ-b93kAhlyj_m5P8BuSGSl1JxtkV_aS_BebwZLtz7_Tw6N8TK-oUatqplkxOJggS5ieK3kdIn_NMbmE3ylj0dBlilHAUu4JZTXGDux1via96o0077xYUkSFeDd6UlBgxRKXvCLWFgf/s320/Cuba+January+2009+177.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESZPTSCDnxrrCh1DicBTg_UjwvS1K-cf0ykSNt5s2lrBreC1VN1waTQaeOcchp3-oDcZ08y-Zu_8hyphenhyphen127KXrULopFS1Dwsj6IrxRufGPIFVZruXVg4T0JekaTT_JPqoLajz5dhzc2B9eO/s1600-h/Cuba+January+2009+172.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298644783807774962" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjESZPTSCDnxrrCh1DicBTg_UjwvS1K-cf0ykSNt5s2lrBreC1VN1waTQaeOcchp3-oDcZ08y-Zu_8hyphenhyphen127KXrULopFS1Dwsj6IrxRufGPIFVZruXVg4T0JekaTT_JPqoLajz5dhzc2B9eO/s320/Cuba+January+2009+172.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LncHIb2IGaJvRZaFEpsvILY67igKS3V5QyUmfVUm-Ajs2L5Ui2qY-kOHxY9QimN9jd-Tt6DWXOHO_S2yj_W-fZlZyfpP6vpXe4Hez-5btM1Lir7uWNWAv-axKsBfv6XbrY3MkaoG0QAS/s1600-h/Cuba+January+2009+208.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298644144988136770" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 240px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LncHIb2IGaJvRZaFEpsvILY67igKS3V5QyUmfVUm-Ajs2L5Ui2qY-kOHxY9QimN9jd-Tt6DWXOHO_S2yj_W-fZlZyfpP6vpXe4Hez-5btM1Lir7uWNWAv-axKsBfv6XbrY3MkaoG0QAS/s320/Cuba+January+2009+208.jpg" border="0" /></a>Once again, Moody escaped the harsh winter weather - this time travelling to the warm, lush and colorful island of Cuba.</div><div><br />It is a beautiful country and the people are passionate and full of life. They express their diverse culture through dance, music and art. </div><div><br />Cuba is a unique country and visitors are treated to a way of life that is a blend of old and new. At times you feel as if you have taken a step back in time - old cars, horse carts, crumbling architecture and no cell phones. It is an extremely interesting place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. </div><div><br />Although we had some fun with Moody, we also took the time to visit a number of galleries and meet some talented artists. One of those artists, 'Manuel', has agreed to work on a Moody for one of our upcoming group shows. </div><div><br />Manuel Hernandez Valdes was born in Cuba in 1943. He has been a participating artist in many major events in Havana. His paintings have also been shown in Belgium, Mexico, Germany and Spain. </div><div><br />In addition to his reputation as a painter, he is also known as a cartoonist, ceramist, illustrator and humorist.</div><div><br />He has been honored with the Pablo Picasso Medal of UNESCO and the Journalism Prize - National Jose Marti.His works are found in important private collections such as:<br />- Danielle Mitterrand Foundation - Geraldine Chaplin Collection - Mario Benedetti Collection </div><div><br />His paintings are very representative of the Cuban art that idealizes the human body and integrates nature - planting sugar cane, banana, tobacco etc. His characters reflect the gentleness and happiness of the Cuban rural-living environment. </div></div></div>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-9823295861740414572009-02-03T11:10:00.001-07:002010-02-24T12:06:04.422-07:00VIVA CUBA ... Moody Takes a Vacation!<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxK6q0qFgOw__A_pqefi9Au9wsWd96YB1EP-TTK81wbEfACzu6LlDwDT1pZefcuzScR-s8D57GrHQRk5qhC5Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-14054978930170144762009-01-10T10:37:00.000-07:002009-02-14T14:22:58.045-07:00Huichol (wee-chol) Moody Custom<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPWIMz0gIN8feTpNFj8jZ_P6FgboDGn2FoWlniAQ1bfF6Y0RYycmnWMYo5mUGByn7x1WllkpGZhN6N6dpIQMjB2OfH8tdK0WVwMs9h8PEObWfR2BR6VoB8MVReiJItj4KcyIDGdZejgncF/s1600-h/DSC02096size1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289722589360930786" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 240px; height: 320px; 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Small, colorful beads made from glass are then picked up with a long needle and pressed into the wax. Using complex designs and symbols, the result is stunning. </div><div><br />Each piece tells a unique story about the legacy of their tribe, while each symbol is a representation of the many facets of their 'animism' religion.</div><div><br />Huichol beadwork originated as an art form long before the Spaniards set foot in Mexico. Bone, clay, coral, jade, pyrite, shell, stone turquoise and seeds colored with insect and vegetable dyes were utilized instead of the glass seed beads used today. The seed beads are finer and smaller and, as a result, more detailed work is being created. These beads are very similar to those that were brought to the mountains of Mexico by missionaries in the 18 century.</div><br /><div>You can find Huichol bead work done in both traditional and contemporary designs. Because of the small number of artists and the individual creativity, no two pieces of bead art are alike.<br />Although some of the Huichol Indians create bead art for pleasure, most use the art to help generate income for the tribes.</div><br /><div>Today, you can find a few Huichol Indians willing and eager to embrace modern life but most prefer to remain tucked away in their remote mountains where they work by hand with natural materials to create some of the most amazing pieces of art found in the world.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-85347549538833680302008-04-30T14:33:00.000-06:002009-02-03T11:58:24.049-07:00Matt Doughty from Onell Design Launches his Govurom Spaceship Moody for the Pravus Gallery Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrxsCSbbKD8zwoXzQMFBU5KKGLnwikEBbaqJecEmqKOt73wF6iNNh_8WzZN-QOYeHO1GUs8ngjXecKf3Sf5xn8nFYyZJERwMelNsgv21j3DOQ3p0CNshHwP90IcXEg4LozWV1KT59q6cA/s1600-h/govuromship3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195140049754595074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfrxsCSbbKD8zwoXzQMFBU5KKGLnwikEBbaqJecEmqKOt73wF6iNNh_8WzZN-QOYeHO1GUs8ngjXecKf3Sf5xn8nFYyZJERwMelNsgv21j3DOQ3p0CNshHwP90IcXEg4LozWV1KT59q6cA/s320/govuromship3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHL4TzBc9RcXLZTPrVlIMOudzvuAhYv8Qcq3474XRmpmhme5H8y8WgdQcYUVEpfEzi90fmvIKPlru9etk3Wi5UQmefSQd7NJp7Lq9gURfTSgZhyphenhyphenlvUKJjwl2T1ky-LxQ3vOI1Gp6G-9h-4/s1600-h/govuromshipin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195139920905576178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHL4TzBc9RcXLZTPrVlIMOudzvuAhYv8Qcq3474XRmpmhme5H8y8WgdQcYUVEpfEzi90fmvIKPlru9etk3Wi5UQmefSQd7NJp7Lq9gURfTSgZhyphenhyphenlvUKJjwl2T1ky-LxQ3vOI1Gp6G-9h-4/s320/govuromshipin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcF2jsskvnmDFzGVfawtHli5vvYu-VDiVWmWdiwl6JcNQYhDMl7a_1vsH8g4wP17eHrD7Hq5Ep0lLe4YtrGElj_DYKkwKHNSOE5exDRKQt0uZ9k08S2jhjXYyoqI8qHihWqT17bOH4qZ2/s1600-h/govuromship2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195139792056557282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzcF2jsskvnmDFzGVfawtHli5vvYu-VDiVWmWdiwl6JcNQYhDMl7a_1vsH8g4wP17eHrD7Hq5Ep0lLe4YtrGElj_DYKkwKHNSOE5exDRKQt0uZ9k08S2jhjXYyoqI8qHihWqT17bOH4qZ2/s320/govuromship2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Matt Doughty definitely pushed the outer limits with this brilliant Govurom spaceship Moody custom. The character that accompanies the Moody custom is Onell Design's newest toy, Govurom, which will make its debut at the opening of 'Don't Cry Over Spilt VINYL' on May 2 at the Pravus Gallery in downtown Phoenix. Matt's custom will definitely be a huge hit with attendees. </div><div><br />Matt and his partners at Onell Design <a href="http://www.onelldesign.com/">http://www.onelldesign.com/</a> have gained a strong following within the toy collector world. Their expertly crafted and highly articulated toys are in huge demand. If you haven't seen one of their toys up close, I urge you to visit their online store and pick up a Pheyden or some of the other amazing characters from the Glyos System Series.<br />Here is an excerpt from their local newspaper, the Beacon, that will provide you with a glimpse into the man behind Onell Design. </div><div><br />In the first room, a massive collection of action figures stand their posts on a network of shelves or hang from the walls, like sentries guarding the entrance to the second room, Doughty’s workshop. </div><div><br />Like the first room, nearly every square inch of this inner sanctum is dedicated to action figures. Walking through the room requires carefully maneuvering between a few bare patches of carpet. There are action figures hanging from the walls and overflowing from plastic bins on the floor.<br />In the corner is the desk where Doughty, an Acton resident, first crafted Pheyden, the hallmark of Onell Design, an independent toy and comic book manufacturer based in Acton. Doughty, 34, and his wife Michelle started four and a half years ago. Doughty decided to go ahead with his dream after spending seven years working for his wife’s family’s generator company, Buxton Service. </div><div><br />Pheyden and Doughty’s other figure, Exellis, stand 2.75 inches tall and hark back to the durable, affordable, small-scale action figures of the 1980s, bucking the trend of the independent toy movement, which is largely built around elaborate vinyl figures intended mainly for collectors. Doughty is more than happy to demonstrate Pheyden’s durability by hurling him against the floor and popping his arms and legs off only to reassemble them, tactics he often uses when presenting the figure at comic book conventions. </div><div><br />Check out more information about Onell Design at <a href="http://onelldesign.blogspot.com/">http://onelldesign.blogspot.com/</a>.</div></div>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8001359995628982073.post-12615598350234953502008-04-30T14:28:00.000-06:002009-02-03T11:58:57.590-07:00'Mad Cowboy' Moody by Dr. Bao/NVC Crew<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWp2mV0AuPCCtBcLpY0-ll2YkRxcmnE73yANjdVfZ6KtaeLvZEiSNXSP71KWjFWJYxCINmDbyOaX6aRWkOANSGnvB1J3UNOgrBUTTpeNj8-4EH_rV7oQJ1fLIwCANOo_0lDxsVlaHjyKKP/s1600-h/MADCOWBOY_01%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195138984602705602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWp2mV0AuPCCtBcLpY0-ll2YkRxcmnE73yANjdVfZ6KtaeLvZEiSNXSP71KWjFWJYxCINmDbyOaX6aRWkOANSGnvB1J3UNOgrBUTTpeNj8-4EH_rV7oQJ1fLIwCANOo_0lDxsVlaHjyKKP/s320/MADCOWBOY_01%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZqEeoWpuf7Izk6MSkJfIhE32j_LngTdiIF1MEGtBGpuEClgHEUrqHo45HOf9eKXlP8x9P5ddiymukA_b_cRVSKiA9BMq4BPC_nWdOYfk7e9c6qq1oW0KW12tDWQ03o3GQCeb3jSdhvic/s1600-h/MADCOWBOY_02%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195138902998326962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZqEeoWpuf7Izk6MSkJfIhE32j_LngTdiIF1MEGtBGpuEClgHEUrqHo45HOf9eKXlP8x9P5ddiymukA_b_cRVSKiA9BMq4BPC_nWdOYfk7e9c6qq1oW0KW12tDWQ03o3GQCeb3jSdhvic/s320/MADCOWBOY_02%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeoKRMBBjGl6b7ezabDCE3AiaC1W-FsCIhWh6j6eCJA0BOl1k4gI_BD1IRXdQBkRseXkIKl9t80-aJG4A9WvZcmwfSiPwJOvYnSx9zp-44kFezc9diaZF_ecFzOE7Ui9qjzWD9hZ_6-3e/s1600-h/MADCOWBOY_03%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195138821393948322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeoKRMBBjGl6b7ezabDCE3AiaC1W-FsCIhWh6j6eCJA0BOl1k4gI_BD1IRXdQBkRseXkIKl9t80-aJG4A9WvZcmwfSiPwJOvYnSx9zp-44kFezc9diaZF_ecFzOE7Ui9qjzWD9hZ_6-3e/s320/MADCOWBOY_03%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>This stunning custom was well worth the wait. Dr. Bao and Spive put their hearts and souls into this custom. 'Mad Cowboy' is vintage NVC Crew ... excellent concept, attention to detail, brilliant execution. Check out more about 'Mad Cowboy' at Toysrevil - <a href="http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2008/04/about-that-madcowboy-moody-custom-by.html">http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2008/04/about-that-madcowboy-moody-custom-by.html</a> - 'Mad Cowboy' is on its way to Phoenix for the 'Don't Cry Over Spilt VINYL' show. Arizona is cattle country and this custom is sure to be right at home at the Pravus Gallery. Bao and Spive put the finishing touches on their custom after returning from a successful trip to NYCC, where they unveiled their first production toy - Ishikawa 'The Roller Warrior'. Every piece of the Ishikawa project, from concept to packaging, was built by Bao and Spive and the results are amazing. Read Andy's in-depth interview at Toysrevil - <a href="http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2008/04/nvc-crews-ishikawa-roller-warrior-nycc.html">http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2008/04/nvc-crews-ishikawa-roller-warrior-nycc.html</a>. A huge THANK-YOU to Bao and Spive from everyone at Bovinyl. You guys are true 'Custom Masters'. <a href="http://www.drbao-nvc.blogspot.com/">http://www.drbao-nvc.blogspot.com/</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Bovinylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05955838677578096668noreply@blogger.com0