Todd Bratrud

Hey Everybody,
Damn, Europe was a great time. Having Jet lag was tough last week. I will be posting some photos later to share. But until then to keep your interest, check out this video with illustrator/artist Todd Bratrud. You may recognize some of his work from Consolidated skateboards where he was the art director/illustrator. That is where I was first introduced to his style.
Volcom did a video interview with Todd Bratrud, in support of his upcoming worldwide art show tour.

Also check out Burlesque of North America, a collective of artist/designers he works with.
Oh and also, Teenage Runaways. His skateboard wheel company.

What is the Story of Stuff?

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

http://www.storyofstuff.com

The Holiday's

My friend Dan Barnett has been taking some great shots lately. This life style photo of Brad Shows at Marginal Way last winter is a classic.

DAYBREAK

Heck yeah, a new comic from one of my favorites Brian Ralph! DAYBREAK is another fine addition to the mini comics and books put out by him. Brian Ralph skips no detail when it comes to the little stuff that makes his books rad. Limited spot colors, heavy stock cover paper, and crisp hand inked lines make the total package complete. Check out Bodega Distribution to see more of the fine comic artists they distribute.

I heart zines and Field Notes

I like zines. Aaron Draplin down in Portland at DDC just sent me his side project, Field Notes. Field Notes are little books to jot down thoughts, doodles, grocery lists, or what not. I personally like the size and the feeling of the books. Plus they have some use full info, like a ruler printed on the back inside cover. Draw something.