Toy Art Gallery Show " Contemporary Figurative Modifications"

Toy Art Gallery Show " Contemporary Figurative Modifications"
This Saturday, April 2nd at Toy Art Gallery, will be the opening reception of Contemporary Figurative Modifications. This 6 man group show features the custom works of: Bob Conge, Brent Nolasco, Leecifer, Jim Koch, Task-One, and nerviswr3k. Now that is a lot of talent packed in one gallery. The show begins at 7PM and will run until the end of April. So that means there is plenty of time to check out this show if you can’t make the opening.
Toy Art Gallery
737 Seward St. #1
Los Angeles, CA, 90038
http://www.vinylpulse.com/2011/03/toy-art-gallery-presents-contemporary-figurative-modifications-0402.html

Gag me with a toon 3

Steven Daily grew up on Saturday morning cartoons (as did many of us) and will relive those happy and inspirational gems of pop culture with the third iteration of his ‘Gag Me with a Toon’ group show opening on February 4th 2011 @ Melt Gallery in Hollywood.
Curated by Daily, Gag Me with a Toon 3 boats a massive and talented lineup – Adam Hathorn, Alex Pardee, Antonio Canobbio, Bex, Buff Monster, Carlos Ramos, Brent Nolasco, Chris Gliebe, Chris Prynoski, Craig Edmonds, Dan Quintana, Daniel Elson, Daniel Galvez, Dave Correia, Deph, Florian Graf, Forrest Card, Gosha Levochkin, Hannah Josepher, HeZaa, Holly Payne, JR Goldberg, Jeff McMillan, Jeffery Page, Jessicka Addams, Jhonen Vasquez, Jim Mahfood, John Chase, Johnny Vam Potna, Jon Schneep, Jonathan Way$hak, Justin Bloomer, Justin Schaefer, Kevin Peterson, Mac N Zie, Mark Bodnar, Matt Taylor, Maxx 242, Maya Peterpaul, Menso, Mike Clem, Mike Kelley, Mike Kendrick, Mike Mitchell, Nathan Hamill, Robert Bowen, Roman Dirge, Scott Gordon, Shannon Prynoski, Steven Daily, Suzy Hutchinson, The Chung, Tomi Monstre, Tommy Blacha, Travis Louie, Vyal Reyes, and more. 
While you’re waiting for #3, check out our pics from the very first show back in April of ‘08.
Gag Me With a Toon 3
Opening: February 4th 2011(7 – 11:30 PM)

Melt Gallery
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.851.7223

Gag me with a toon 3 / Voltron By Brent Nolasco

‘Gag Me with a Toon 3,’ a group show celebrating the awesomeness of old-school Saturday morning cartoons, opens this Friday February 4th (7-11:30 PM) @ Melt Gallery in Hollywood. Curator Steven Daily has assembled a massive lineup of artists to bring their own interpretations and visions to the cartoons  many of us we grew up watching.    Here’s a preview of pieces by Brent Nolasco (above), The Chung, Jeff McMillan, and Keithing. Enjoy and be sure to check out Dailydujour’s separate preview as well.
Gag Me With a Toon 3
Opening: February 4th 2011(7 – 11:30 PM)
Melt Gallery
7522 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323.851.7223

Paul Budnitz – I Am Plastic, Too

In "I am plastic too" I have a couple of pages of customs in this book. I m super excited to be apart of it.
While I Am Plastic, Kidrobot’s first collected book about designer vinyl took some heat from some collectors it was noteworthy in part because of the broad scope of toys selected – not just western but also a nice mix of eastern figures.  So we’ve been curious about the anticipated follow-up titled – I Am Plastic, Too. Kidrobot front man Paul Budnitz recently revealed this image from the book (cover? or just promo?) featuring a Thomas Han 8” Painkiller Dunny.
The book is subtitled – “the next generation of designer toys” which we assume means it features toys since the publication of the first book (late ‘06).  This one is chock full of photos/illustrations – 1000 or so.   As for a shipping date for this one?  Budnitz leaves it as ‘fall’ while the publisher Abrams  indicates October 1st, 2010. The 368 page hardcover volume is available for pre-order now and has a suggested retail of $45 (Amazon is cheaper, of course).

http://www.vinylpulse.com/2010/04/paul-budnitz-i-am-plastic-too.html 

NYCC "Over Saturated & Under Appreciated" @ Tenacious Toys booth (#2878)

PRESS RELEASE

Brent Nolasco's new "Over Saturated & Under Appreciated" project will debut at the Tenacious Toys booth (#2878) at the 2010 New York Comic-Con, October 8-10.

NEW YORK, NY (October 7, 2010)

Brent Nolasco's newest line of artworks is called "Over Saturated & Under Appreciated". The project uses mass-produced found objects as a basis for Brent's off-kilter artwork. Brent has wanted to do this project for a long time, and recently acquired some skulls mass-produced by Martha Stewart, giving him the perfect starting point. This new direction gives Brent the opportunity to put his spin on pop culture icons and symbols.

The beginnings of this project- the skulls- will be for sale at the Tenacious Toys NYCC booth #2878 in The Cultyard. A follow-up piece incorporating a gun and a skull will also be on display.

Skulls:

Title: No Substance
Skulls are Martha Stewart Skulls / Plastic
Medium: Acrylic Paint / Studs/ Synthetic Grass
Price: $50
Very limited Release

Gun:

Prototype for NYCC

Brent Nolasco will be signing at the Tenacious Toys booth at 3pm on Saturday October 9th.
For more images of the "Over Saturated and Under Appreciated" pieces, please visit the tenacious Toys

NYCC 2010 Tenacious Toys Booth #2878

Tenacious Toys will be exhibiting at this years NYCC within The Cultyard. Their booth (#2878) will be carrying toys of designer toy goodies, including your favorite resin, plush, and vinyl figures. You can also find them exhibiting and sellings works by: NEMO, Brent Nolasco, OsirisOrion, Jason Freeny, AW177, Bryan Collins, ZAM, Rsin, and Motorbot. Some of their exclusives include a NYCC Exclusive Art Hustle Foil Stamped Travis Louie card, which is free with purchase of a Art Hustle pack for $3.50 and is limited to 180. They also have the Kaiju Cupcake Resin figure from Rampage Toys, which comes with print and is limited to 5 pieces for $100 each. Be sure to visit the good folks of Tenacious Toys and give them a big NYCC welcome. OH! How can we forget their signing schedule! 

I will be signing  on:

Saturday Oct. 9th @ 3:00pm

Friday Oct 8th:

1pm: meet & greet Sidekick Labs/ Art Hustle



Saturday Oct 9th :

Noon: Jason Freeny

1pm: AW177

2pm: OsirisOrion

3pm: Brent Nolasco


Sunday Oct 10th:

1pm: Sidekick Labs/ Art Hustle

2pm: NEMO

New York Comic Con 2010 Custom Gordo Show

Myplasticheart will be playing host to a show, within a show, which is within another show. Apart of their booth (#2879) will be a custom showcase featuring Brent Nolasco’s Gordo figure. Participating artists consist of Leecifer, Lou Pimentel, Mikie Graham, Reactor-88, Scribe, Sleetwealth, and Southern Drawl. This is a pretty impressive line up and it should make for a good show!