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inspiration: Another Example prints

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Former McFaul-er Elliott Grubb is back under his alter-design-ego AnotherExample and has a stash of outstanding new prints for you folks to get your hands on. Go check them out in his online store before they all disappear!!

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inspiration: KDIS | Super Giveaway | 2nd draw

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Riding on the rhythm of the newly energized TC Team, recharged by the recent perfect UK weather, moving on solar power, banging out updates one after the other, I will like to announce the winner of the 1st draw – Lydia Nichols – CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have won yourself 2 Super Funky KDIS Giclee Prints of your choice.

DO YOU WANT TO BE A WINNER TOO??? Don’t worry the 2nd installment of the KneeDeepInSleep Super Giveaway starts NOW!!!

“Kneedeepinsleep is the creative outlet of British artist and photographer Ben Thomas. Founded four years ago, we produce premium quality, limited edition tshirts, clothing, art and goods.”

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inspiration: KDIS | Super Giveaway | 1st draw

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First off, we would like to apoligise for the lack of updates these 2 weeks due to the busyness of real work, the organising of our Charity project – the Renmen Project, and one of the Thunder Chunky crew getting married, Hurray!

I’m sure you’ll understand, so without further delay we’re excited to announce our 2 week competition giving away 4 Super Slick, Gorgeous prints (Yes, you want them don’t you?) from our friends at KneeDeepInSleep.

“Kneedeepinsleep is the creative outlet of British artist and photographer Ben Thomas. Founded four years ago, we produce premium quality, limited edition tshirts, clothing, art and goods.”

Due to the generosity of KDIS in celebration of the release of new print Zodiac Blues, we have decided to split the competition in to 2 weeks so more people can win. The winner of the first 2 prints will be announced a week from today on Twitter, and then the next competition for 2 more prints will start straight after. Keep your eyes peeled…

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inspiration: Redbull | Screenadelica Competition

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“…Are you an aspiring designer? Would you like to see your very own design as a permanent fixture in one of Liverpool’s finest bars AND win a pair of tickets to this year’s T in the Park festival?…”

Red Bull are offering you the chance to design a bespoke fridge as part of Liverpool Sound City. The designs should be based around the theme of Sound City, Liverpool and Music theme, however all variations and interpretations of this are welcome.

A panel of judges from Red Bull and Liverpool Sound City will select the winning 6 designs which will then be turned into physical fridges and displayed throughout the Sound City festival as part of the Screenadelica exhibition in the old Rapid Building, before finding a permanent home in a local bar.

Swig a few Redbull’s and start designing because all entry’s should be sent to nick@liverpoolsoundcity.co.uk no later than Friday 7th May.

DOWNLOAD TEMPLATE HERE

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inspiration: Screenadelica Exhibition | Liverpool

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“…Horse Graphic Design, together with Liverpool Sound City proudly present the largest gig poster exhibition in the UK, Screenadelica. Hand picked gig poster artists from all across Europe shall be exhibiting their wares over the 4 days of the festival 19-22 May 2010…”

Horse says: “The exhibition space shall be a hive of activity during the 4 days with band signings, the Shop Window Sessions featuring a number of bands from this years line up playing literally in the windows, impromptu performances in the exhibition itself, and a whole load of art for you to feast your eyes on. This is a rare opportunity to see and possible own such amazing and limited edition pieces of art from such a wide variety of artists and styles.

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inspiration: Steve Rack’s ‘Toe Fluff’

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Ok, I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wanted to see an exhibition which revolves around this inspiring theme. So I was super excited when I heard the news that Steve Rack will be displaying his Toe Fluff to the world, but that’s not all, he also invited his friends to display their toe fluff too. Sounds good, right? I never imagined that there can be so many different types, different shapes and sizes, seriously beautiful stuff. And, of course I wouldn’t miss this opportunity to reveal my own fluff, but that will take some time to prepare.

(image above: Bubi Au Yeung)

“..The Toe Fluff exhibition explores Steve Rack’s Toe Fluff toy character concept. Steve has invited his friends, and fellow artists to collaborate by imagining what their Toe Fluff might look like. The Toe Fluff exhibition is set to be a true feast for the eyes with art from around the world by well known artists, aspiring artists, young artists and anyone else who fancies joining in!..” – Toe Fluff

The project is open to submissions, download the template at Toe Fluff and submit your very own toe fluff.

(below: Raveland Robotics | Dean Zappy)

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inspiration: Boxbird | A to B Exhibition

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After the roaring success of last years film inspired, Cinemascope Exhibition, and gaining the Brighton, Fringe Festival 2009 ‘Best in Show Winners’ award, Boxbird are back and aiming for that grand prize again. This time round they have opted for the handmade approach, asking all artists involved to produce something using contemporary printmaking skills & Illustration. The theme this year is equally exciting, inspired by travel, and weird and wonderful adventures, and just the few previews above show the diversity in styles and imagination for the amazing journey that will be the A to B Exhibition.

“…Join Boxbird and over 30 artists from across the globe for one of the Brighton Fringe Festival’s most eagerly anticipated exhibitions with new and exclusive work by some incredible talent including Jon Burgerman, Graham Carter, Lidia de Pedro, Peepshow Illustration Collective and Modern Toss…” – Boxbord Gallery

Unfortunately, we don’t have anymore information on other artists’ submissions, we do however have details about ‘Chasing Constellations, Screenprint, Stephen Chan’ that I would love to share with everyone (sorry for the shameless plug again).

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