Andy Kehoe at Thinkspace

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In his own words, Andy Kehoe “…was the son of a sea merchant that was killed by pirates when he was just three years old.” Regardless of this hoaxsome tragedy, Kehoe has gone on to become an eminent player in the contemporary US art scene.

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TADO

Sugoi!

This poster entitled SUGOI! by the two person studio, TADO, is really very cool. Based in Sheffield, UK, the pair, Mike and Katie, dedicate their days to creating cool characters and rich, sumptious illustrations for customers and cool people alike.

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Keep Calm, it’s Doug Wilson…

Douglas Wilson Evangel Social Work Club logo

Doug Wilson is a master of the traditional printing press. A multi-disciplinary designer from Missouri, Doug’s work is currently on sale at the Keep Calm Gallery.

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Introducing Seb Lester

Keep It Simple by Seb Lester

Trained at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins, Seb Lester works in North London as a type designer, typographic illustrator and artist.

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Burgerman Live…

Jon Burgerman draws live at Bou Tea

Like a game of chess, Mr. Burgerman considers his next amendment to the wall of Bou Tea…

It’s no secret that MikeStaines.Com is a fan of Jon Burgerman, but to say that the live drawing event at Bou Tea, Covent Garden, London on the 8th October 2009 was great is simply an understatement.

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Aldeburgh, Suffolk

Sea and riverside towns in the UK are in the habit of being both cultural hotspots for English heritage, and sources of some of the finest art in the British Isles. Towns such as Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, and Rye in East Sussex, have no end of creative outlets, not least of which are institutions supporting the fine arts and ceramics. The same can be said of Aldeburgh in Suffolk.

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The Illustrious Jack Long

The Watering House by Jack Long

Jack Long is a fine artist from West Chester, Pennsylvania. Principally employing oils on wood, Long draws heavily on the themes of love, community, and conversely, conflict. Continue reading»