Art of Bruce Whistlecraft

The journey of life, the interpretation of love unrequited, hope gained, hope lost. Happiness, longing, soul-searching…
Seeing the world through a child’s eyes….
Life…one chance at it, how will you choose to live?
This exciting group show will feature artists manifesting into visuals what words sometimes fail to convey. Glimpses of each artists’ own life stories are told through the magic of paper, canvas, paint, vinyl, and more….

SADLY BEAUTIFUL is being curated by Ally Takeuchi-Cipriani, and dedicated to the loving memory of ava jaymes cipriani & wesley groenewoud (better known as LIV3R)

it will feature original art on paper, vinyl, canvas, etc. items will be priced starting at $10.00, and there will be a special preview the day before the show for those who cannot attend.
The show opens on saturday, december 8th at black maria gallery in los angeles
live painting, sketching, drinks, & music by nick the ring!

featuring art by:

brent nolasco, motorbot, adrian pina, ryan crippen, bwana spoons, jon measures, phuek!, jovanne santos, lynette may, david wagner, squidnik, jennyfur, edzepln, jason jacenko, doktor a, peenloon, drilone, lou pimentel, randy kono, mr. atom, dawn lauckner, rhinomilk, jennybird, david epochalypse, marion hawkes, blinky, julie b, nathan lumm, benedict sisters, jet wrench, jenna colby, mark meyers, paul candler, renee lawter, shiro fujioka, coreroc, kid lew, lionel uhry, leecifer, nick the ring, henry lichtmann, jester, podgy panda, katherine wilson, deeann morales, agg, anna, manimal, scott cummins, bucky lastard, monica campbell, and many more….

Here is my piece for the show.

“A Letter From the Front” Painted on Remembrance day 2007.
Acrylic on wood (from the back of an old wardrobe) 4.5″ x 4.5″ (Image size.)
In an antiqued pressed Brass frame. The graphite study for the painting will also be available.

Some more web coverage of Spit & Polish (Mostly Pac Gentleman again).

Boing Boing
http://www.boingboing.net/2007/11/02/steampunk-pac-man.html

Destructoid
http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/blehman/randomtoyd-steampunk-pacman-a-k-a-pac-gentleman–52337.phtml

Neatorama
http://www.neatorama.com/2007/11/03/steampunk-pac-man-arcade-and-other-toys-by-doktor-a/

Roadside Scholar
http://www.roadsidescholar.com/2007/11/02/pac-gentleman-sculpture/

And some pics of the event space at last too.

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t281/flyinglobster/

Due to it being Halloween people were in attendance in fancy dress. Which added a nice surreal quality to the proceedings.

Well no event photos have surfaced from Spit & Polish as of yet.
But there are quite a few articleas and blog sopts popping up.
It seems the “Pac Gentleman” piece has gone down rather well.

Here are a few links :

Kotaku Video Game site
http://kotaku.com/gaming/pac_man/pac+gentleman-318052.php

Technobob
http://technabob.com/blog/2007/11/01/pac-man-thats-pac-gentleman-to-you/

Urban Retro Lifestye
http://www.urbanretrolifestyle.com/2007/11/02/doktor-a-spit-polish-custom-toy-extravaganza/

Toys R Evil
http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2007/11/doktor-as-customs-for-spit-oct-31-nov.html

Vinyl Pulse

A Closer Look at Doktor A’s Spit and Polish (10.31)

Hilavitkutin.com (Scandinavian I think)
http://www.hilavitkutin.com/2007/11/02/pac-man-pelin-kuvitteellinen-historia/

Level Select
http://levelselect.co.uk/one-day-men-will-look-back-and-say-that-i-gave-birth-to-the-twentieth-century/

Geekologie
http://www.geekologie.com/2007/11/steampunk_pacgentleman_is_pret.php

Aeropause
http://www.aeropause.com/archives/2007/11/pac_gentleman.php

Software Headlines
http://www.softwareheadlines.com/modules/planet/view.article.php/235107

WiiWii
http://www.wiiwii.tv/2007/11/02/steampunk-pac-gentleman-sculpture/

If you spot any more please drop me a line.

My solo show opened in Santa Cruz a few hours ago.

To see studio photos of ALL the pieces look here :
http://forums.kidrobot.com/viewtopic.php?p=1092578#1092578
There are too many to repost here..

Opening night event pics up soon.

The Hijaked Scumbo custom show was held last night in Devil Doll Gallery in Long Beach California.
All the show pieces are up for grabs on their website here : http://devildollrecords.com/E_Store/index.php?cPath=58
Lots of great artists and one by Doktor A.

Here is a pic of mine…

Hello and welcome to Doktor A’s newsletter for June.

Original drawings for sale
Your chance to pick up a unique ink drawing by Doktor A.
Six original ink drawings have been added to the shop section of Spookypop http://www.spookypop.com/ShopArtIndex.html
Each one is a unique hand done ink drawing on very thick acid free watercolour paper (its almost like board) with a very nice hammered texture.

They are all available to buy now and it’s first come first served.

Take a look.

Erick Scarecrow’s Shiitake Parade
ToyQube in New York hosts this group show for Erik Scarecrow’s new plush mushroom toy. Artists from all over the planet have added their own vibe to these little fungi critters and Doktor A is amongst them. So get down to the opening bash at 5pm on the 16th on June and pick up a new squishy friend.

ToyQube ( http://www.toyqube.com )
Flushing Mall
133-31 39th Ave. #F36
Flushing,NY 11354
teL : (718)939-8605.

http://www.esctoy.com

Detroit Munny Show
Lift in Detroit is the venue for the second annual Detroit Munny Show.
On June 23rd there will be piles of artists customised Munny toys to marvel at and purchase. Doktor A has produced a classic horror icon for the show.
Opening reception from 7pm. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite Munny.

Lift ( http://www.liftfootwear.com )
202 W 11 mile Road, Royal Oak. MI 48067
tel : 248 545 5245

Rivet Gallery
A brand new art gallery and designer toy store has opened its doors in Columbus Ohio.
Make sure you pay it a visit for all that is best in current underground artists, including prints from Doktor A. This venue will be one to keep an eye on for future Doktor A goodness including original artworks and toys.

Rivet Gallery
1200 N. High St.
(Located Between 4th & 5th Avenue)
Columbus, OH 43201
tel : (614) 294-TOYS (8697)
( http://www.rivetgallery.com )

Cereal Killers Coverage
The Cereal Killers art show opened last Friday at Monkeyhouse Toy Gallery in LA.
Coverage of the event by Vinyl Pulse is online here : http://www.vinylpulse.com/2007/06/seen_cereal_kil.html
The show brings together artwork and toys inspired by sugary breakfast treats. Doktor A has a canvas painting of a rather twisted Snap, Crackle and Pop in the show. It runs for the rest of the month and is open to the public for free.

Doktor A Interview
Watch out on Urban Retro Lifestyle for an interview with Doktor A. It should be online very soon.
( http://www.urbanretrolifestyle.com )

Mini Munny Mobile
Kidrobot’s latest D.I.Y toy the Mini Munny Mobile is launched on the 14th of this month.
The Mini MUNNY Mobile is 8 inches long, comes blind packaged with 4 mystery accessories (in classic MUNNY style) to deck out Mini MUNNY’s ride, a removable super cute Mini MUNNY, real rolling wheels, and a giant road map by iLovedust to color, treasure, eat off of or just plain enjoy!
Doktor A was invited to be one of the first people in the world to customise this new platform. The results of this project will be showcased by Kidrobot for the launch. So watch their website and store for pictures and info.
http://www.kidrobot.com

Thanks for your continued support.

I am sad to say that for the time being Doktor A will not be accepting toy commission work. He has a large backlog of pieces to work through and feels that the long wait which new customers would be forced to endure would be unacceptable at this time. Toys and paintings will be available from time to time in shows and from the Spookypop online shop. Sorry for any disappointment this may cause. Normal service will hopefully be resumed some time in the future.

And the first of those shows is coming up very soon. Both in May and early June.. And all in the U, S of A.
If you can get along to any in person then please do and if you cant then check out the gallery’s websites for coverage.

Vinyl Elements ( http://vinyl-elements.com )

Love customs? Vinyl Pulse.com do, so they put together Vinyl Elements — a custom show featuring over 50 top-flight artists with a strong mix of international talent. The show goes opens Thursday, May 17th at Barracuda on Melrose Avenue LA, from 7 to 10pm. For ONE NIGHT ONLY!
The name of the show refers to the five elements that the ancient Chinese believed the world was created from — Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. The works are over a large selection of toy platforms and Doktor A has created a Metal based piece through the re-working of a Touma Knucklebear figure entitled “Anubis”.

Barracuda ( http://barracudashop.com )
7600B Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
USA
323.852.7179

Art Toy Alchemists

A group show of customised toys from around the globe. Anything goes in this the first of Artifact Unmundane’s art shows. Vinyl, plush and goodness knows what else from 50 toy mashing wizards.
Doktor A has produced a steam-punk inspired Tamo figure for the event called “The Hand Cranked Maiden”.
June 2nd, 6 to 9pm (show runs until June 17th)

Artifact Unmundane ( http://www.artifactunmundane.com )
1170 N. Richfield Rd.
Anaheim
CA 92807
USA

Cereal Killers

The Monkeyhouse Toy Gallery in L.A hosts this group art show inspired by all thing breakfast cereal related.. Artists from all over the globe present original artworks inspired by their nutritious morning repast. Doktor A. presents his unique vision of “Snap, Crackle and Pop”. Three sinister little chaps you would not want to fall out of a cereal packet.. All artworks will be available for purchase at the show and from the gallery website afterwards. The show was curated by Bil Betsovic.
Reception: June 9th – 20th (4pm – 8pm)

Monkeyhouse Toys & art gallery ( http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com )
1618 1/2 silverlake blvd.
L.A.Ca 90026
USA

Giant Zlik show coverage
The Giant Zliks show last month at My Plastic heart in new York was a huge success.
There are some pictures and write ups in these here links. Check them out if you missed it.
http://myplasticheartnyc.com/pastexhibits.html

Seen: Attack of the 19 In. Zliks

http://lifeinabungalo.com/2007/04/21/attack-of-the-zliks/

If you want this monthly newsletter direct to your intray just eamil Doktor A at : doktor(AT)spookypop(DOT)com

Cereal Killers
Reception: June 9th 4pm – 8pm (runs till 20th)

Monkeyhouse Toys & art gallery
1618 1/2 silverlake blvd.
323-626-3437
L.a.,Ca 90026

http://www.monkeyhousetoys.com

There is a sneek of my painting on that flier… can you spot it?

The Giant Zliks show was a huge success.
There are some pictures and write ups in these here links.
http://myplasticheartnyc.com/pastexhibits.html

Seen: Attack of the 19 In. Zliks

http://lifeinabungalo.com/2007/04/21/attack-of-the-zliks/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24885145@N00/466855239/in/set-72157600052906929/

My Zlik sold at the show.. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

A little teaser from you….

The “My Plastic Heart” store in New York is hosting the “Attack of the Zliks” custom art-toy show on Friday the 20th of April (from 6 – 9pm). (See earlier post for flier..)
Ten artists from around the world have each customised a giant 19″ tall version of the popular Zlik toy created by Andrew Bell. Doktor A has unleashed a huge chunk of riveted death for the occasion with one of his largest toy pieces to date for his first show in the big apple. So get on down to Manhattan this weekend and check out the spectacle of giant resin worms tampered with by top underground artists.
The show runs for a month.
See http://www.myplasticheart.com for more info. Images from the event will be online after the opening night.