The Winner is....

Robert Rodriguez won the Platinum and the Gold awards
this morning from the Graphis Design Annual 2011.
The "Cowboys of the Silver Screen" stamps won the awards.
Robert, we are so proud of you!
http://www.lindgrensmith.com/search/rodriguez/index2.php

Eels Trouble with Dreams (live with puppets)

Prius & Porsche

Cover assignment for an international edition of Newsweek. The title was the Flying Prius about the never ending dream of the flying wing. It's the pursuit to bring the energy efficient qualities of a the flying wing shape to the main stream commercial aviation industry. Creating a version of the Prius for the airline industry. Art Director; Adolfo Valle.

The next one was for Motor Trend. Its a regular column with a roving subject. This month's about the enjoyment and build of a classic Porsche replica. These newly built replicas are mechanically superior to the original, while retaining the original classic lines, and interior look. Allowing the owner the peace of mind of not putting an original in harm's way while driving in the real world. Personally I'd still be sweating as these high quality replicas are not cheap either. Title for the column was; Auto Avatar, the bathtub Porsche reimagined in Cameron-grade HD/3D/CGI brilliance. Art Director; Andy Foster.

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Chris Rahn LA Weekly Cover

Darrick Rainey had a tight deadline and needed a portrait of LA Dodgers owner, Frank McCourt with his vanquished opponents at his feet. Chris did a terrific job!
see more of Chris's work here

DIY Munny workshop

I was recently the guest artist, along with Steve Manale and Diana McNally, at a Do-It-Yourself Munny workshop at Narwhal Art Projects here in Toronto, hosted by Magic Pony. It was a super fun night, and everyone left with a uniquely decorated Munny doll (mine is above). Take a peek at the other creations here. Additionally, Magic Pony now carries my book, Spirit City Toronto (published by Koyama Press), which can be purchased on-line here.

Kellie Strom in London

Opening next week at The Illustration Cupboard is a show of art from the StoryWorld series,with several of Kellie's illustrations.
The gallery has some of his originals for sale as well.
The show runs from 17 August - 18 September at The Illustration Cupboard, 22 Bury Street, London, SW1Y 6AL.

National Mustard day!

Chris Lyons offered these deeelishious looking hot dogs so that you don't forget to celebrate this very important day... August 7th is National Mustard day! Don't forget to visit his portfolio at: http://www.lindgrensmith.com/search/lyons/