tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79709246288085283152024-03-06T15:02:36.703-05:00sketchBotLove of drawing + obsession with robots = sketchbot!Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-67477008418626157942012-03-22T17:31:00.000-04:002012-03-22T17:31:58.581-04:00Custom Bellicose Bunny for Nathan Hamill's BellicosityHas it really been almost 4 months since my last blog post?! Holidays, family, and work have been keeping me plenty occupied. I did find time to squeeze in a custom for <a href="http://nathanhamill.com/" target="_blank">Nathan Hamill's</a> Bellicosity Custom Group Show opening tomorrow night at <a href="http://www.toyartgallery.com/shows/current-shows/03232012-bellicosity-bellicose-bunny-group-custom-show/" target="_blank">Toy Art Gallery</a> in LA.<br />
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When I got the blank I knew immediately that I wanted to separate the bunny from the carrot, but didn't want to treat it as a rocket. A few sketches later and I came up with two droid companions that would be sidekicks to the Bunny.<br />
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Check out the featured artists participating and get on over to TAG 3/23-4//6 and check out the incredible work on display!</div>
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-91667094396533544192011-11-04T22:50:00.000-04:002011-11-04T22:50:06.415-04:00Designer Con 2011<a href="http://www.designercon.com/" target="_blank">Designer Con 2011</a> is this Saturday, November 5th, at the Pasadena Convention Center! I'm pleased to announce these incredible resin casts by <a href="http://www.prettyinplastic.com/" target="_blank">Pretty In Plastic</a> as my show exclusives. They will be $60 a piece and limited to only 30 pieces for this run. I'm offering up six juicy colours that complement the original Sketchbot series.<br />
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I'm also releasing a new Sketchbot print at the show! This 13" x 19" Giclée print is priced at a very affordable $20.<br />
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Also, based on the overwhelming positive feedback from Instagram and NYCC, I'm pleased to have on hand a limited run of custom iPhone 4/4S Sketchbot cases!<br />
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Printed via <a href="http://www.getuncommon.com/" target="_blank">Uncommon</a>, these turned out extremely well. Pick up your favourite colour to match your Sketchbot purchase. Only 21 of these exist, and will go for $35 each.<br />
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I've got lots of awesome Sketchbot content this year, so stop by Booth #434 and say hi!<br />
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-85593005334970981142011-09-22T14:34:00.002-04:002011-09-22T14:34:43.573-04:00Sketchbot V5 NYCC Pre-Release<a href="http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/">New York Comic Con</a> is right around the corner, and I'm excited to return to NY to participate in my fourth NYCC. I won't have my own booth this year, so I'll be doing the pre-release of Sketchbot Variant 5 with my good friends over at the <a href="http://www.myplasticheart.com/">My Plastic Heart</a> booth, #879. Signing times have yet to be locked in, but I should be making an appearance sometime on Friday. I'll have a small batch of brand new Sketchbot t-shirts on hand, along with a new, ltd. edition NYCC giclee print. Be sure to check back for actual signing time and a view of the print and t-shirts that I'll have on hand!<br />
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Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-4406890467707453682011-09-22T14:13:00.000-04:002011-09-22T14:13:31.860-04:00Sketchbot X Stikalicious = iPad Wallpaper Fun!This is pretty big news - I've been included in Series 1 of <a href="http://www.chocolatesoop.com/">Chocoloate Soop's</a> awesome new iPad app, <a href="http://www.stikalicious.com/">Stikalicious</a>!<div>
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The app is a <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stikalicious/id413529316?mt=8">free download</a> and includes one complimentary sticker set. You can then make in-app purchases of your favourite artist's sticker sets, including custom backgrounds that you're free to mix 'n match any way you see fit.</div>
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As a extra bonus, I've designed two brand new, exclusive Sketchbots for Series 1 - Yellow variant w/crayon and Jet Black variant w/rapidograph. I've also broken out the accessories, so you can choose from your favourite drawing tool to include with your wallpaper creations.</div>
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Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-55920141411787570972011-09-22T13:22:00.000-04:002011-09-22T14:14:38.754-04:00Stop It! for Super Cooper's Munky King ShowIt's been a busy Summer, so let's try to catch up on some blog posts!<br />
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I was excited to be part of "Super" Cooper Berella's huge birthday celebration <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/gallery_events.php?id=143">group art show</a> that opened a few weeks ago at <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/">Munky King</a> LA. The show runs through this Friday, Sept 25th, so try to check out the work up close if you have the chance.</div>
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Below are some work-in-progress shots as I work on the digital painting on my Wacom Cintiq using Corel Painter 12. The digital<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">gi</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="hsb"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">clée turned out nicely using Epson's Stylus Pro 3880.</span></span></div>
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It's been over 2 months since my last post, but with good reason - we've relocated to Los Angeles, CA this past June! It's been a busy Summer thus far getting settled in and also jammed-packed with quite a few freelance gigs.<br />
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Tomorrow I head south for my fourth San Diego Comic Con! Sketchbot Variant 4 (green w/stylus accessory) will be available as a pre-release exclusively at the Dragatomi booth #4935, and then it goes global after the con. Price remains at $35.<br />
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I'll be bringing along plenty of samples to show what the 3d printing results look like, in addition to touching on a few other 3d-to-print projects I've completed over the past year.<br />
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The meeting will be taking place at <a href="http://www.oceana.com/about.html">Oceana Digital</a> on Wednesday, May 18th from 7-9pm. Entrance is free and you can RSVP at <a href="mailto:nycmayausersgroup@gmail.com">nycmayausersgroup@gmail.com</a> I'll also be giving away one original Sketchbot variant at the end of the evening!<br />
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This will be my last event in NYC before we head out to LA on May 20th. Would be great to see lots of familiar faces there for my last hurrah. <a href="http://www.blueskystudios.com/">Blue Sky Studios</a> will also be on hand showing behind-the-scenes on their latest CG animated film, Rio. This is full-circle for me, as I moved to the East Coast 17 years ago to animate for Blue Sky!Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-58230318312134085162011-04-20T17:42:00.000-04:002011-04-20T17:42:31.901-04:00Sketchbot V3 Debuts FRI, 4/22 @ TOYSTREET NYC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Alright folks - here's the first new Sketchbot colourway for 2011! Variant 3 sports a popping, semi-translucent magenta tint to the vinyl and comes with ink pen accessory and matching sticker. Debuts this Friday, 4/22, 12-8pm at <a href="http://thetoystreet.com/">TOYSTREET</a> NYC and will go into wide release thru normal distribution channels the following week.<br />
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My good buddy <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/munk_wca/">Mr Munk</a> will also be sharing space with me at the booth where he'll have some gorgeous customs available for sale. Definitely swing by and check these bad boys out in person.<br />
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Rumor has it I'm also tapped to do a custom sneaker-head for <a href="http://www.bakedinny.com/">Cookies 'N Cream</a>. Stay on the lookout for more info day of show!<br />
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I was excited to be heading to Berlin to attend my first <a href="http://pictoplasma.com/">Pictoplasma</a> conference. I've since attended two additional events that took place locally in NYC, but am unable to be in Berlin for the latest incarnation which begins today. I will, however, be there in spirit as my custom Lunartik, <a href="http://flic.kr/s/aHsjuaq4zD">Sketchbotik</a>, will be part of <a href="http://www.lunartik.com/">Matt Jones</a> Mini-Tea Tour debuting tonight at 43º Kitchen/Gallery as part of the Pictoplasma <a href="http://festival.pictoplasma.com/">Character Walk</a>. Lars and Peter have planned an incredible 5-days worth of character goodness, so be sure to check it out if you're in Berlin.</div>
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-84228068935106253442011-03-25T13:42:00.000-04:002011-03-25T13:42:51.580-04:00The Pharaoh Bonez<br />
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It's been a crazy busy month work-wise, but I was able to crank out this custom - The Pharaoh Bonez - for tonight's "Dem Bonez, The Reconstruction"custom show opening at <a href="http://www.zakkacorp.com/">ZAKKA</a>.<br />
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Turns out <a href="http://www.elitegudz.com/">Elite Gudz's</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mr-den">Mr Den</a> had worked with the godfather of graffiti, <a href="http://www.seencity.net/">SEEN</a>, for about 13 years and had access to this piece that didn't quite make it into final release. Den and co-curator Nemo got the go ahead from Seen to put together this show, and I'm honored to be included with such an esteemed roster of artists.<br />
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Show opens Friday, March 25th at ZAKKA here in my funky-industrial BKLYN neighborhood that is known as Dumbo. Check out my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/sets/72157626224458143/">Flickr</a> set for a few more shots.<br />
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-70860376466305588812011-02-25T10:04:00.001-05:002011-02-28T11:13:27.662-05:00Crimson ArgusHere is the full reveal of my custom Alien Argus for <a href="http://www.marknagata.com/">Max Nagata's</a> group show at <a href="http://www.toyartgallery.com/">Toy Art Gallery</a>, which opens tomorrow, Feb 26th and runs thru Mar 26th.<br />
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**UPDATE** Artwork is now available online - here's a <a href="http://shop.toyartgallery.com/product_toy_info/current-shows-c-3/steve-talkowski-crimson-argus-p-205">direct link</a> to my very affordable piece.<br />
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The figure has crazy awesome detail and was super fun to paint up. This piece also marks my first ever Kaiju custom!<br />
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-53196458171872410422011-02-11T16:34:00.003-05:002011-02-11T17:34:46.651-05:00New Moon @ My Plastic HeartHappy New Year Sketchbot followers! It's been a very busy start for me, as I just completed a big freelance gig for Saatchi NY and am putting finishing touches on a few new pieces for various shows early in the year.<br />
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First up is New Moon, Interpretations of the Chinese Zodiac, opening tonight (2/11) at <a href="http://www.myplasticheartnyc.com/">My Plastic Heart</a> NYC. This is the third iteration of the zodiac-themed show, curated by <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jw1976">John Wong</a>.<br />
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My concept took a few twists and turns before settling on an idea that was partly inspired by my 1-yr old daughter's wooden toy blocks. My birth year is 1965, so naturally I chose to do The Snake. Pigs are on the direct opposite on the zodiac scale, so I wanted to incorporate them into the composition. The humanoids were based on old sketches I did years ago while doing simple, volumetric character studies.<br />
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The final piece, titled "Why Do Opposites Attract?", is an 11" x 17" Giclée print and will be on display thru March 13th, 2011.<br />
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It's been an incredible year for Sketchbot. We debuted the original colourway this <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/sets/72157624268855774/">past June</a> at My Plastic Heart and had them available at <a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2010/08/sdcc-2010-recap.html">San Diego Comic Con</a> in July, Variant 2 was introduced at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/sets/72157625123875378/">New York Comic Con</a> at the end of July, and the DIY blanks were announced at Designer Con in November. We also had not one, but TWO Custom Shows - the <a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2010/04/sketchbot-custom-show-recap.html">first</a> was held at My Plastic Heart in March, and the <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/gallery_events.php?id=131">second</a> at Munky King LA at the end of November. Next year we have four more exciting variants rolling out, and the possibility of Sketchbot Custom Show 3 is already in the works. I'm also participating in a few exciting shows early next year - most notably, I've been invited to do a series of Star Wars Galaxy Sketch Cards for series 6 and also will be contributing to the third New Moon show at My Plastic Heart.<br />
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Here's to a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!<br />
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P.S. Longtime readers will recognize that the above image is based on <a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2008/12/happy-holidays.html">this concept</a> from two years ago. I had always intended to bring that concept to life in 3d, and finally had some time this year to crank it out.Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-61932269900794640122010-11-19T11:04:00.000-05:002010-11-19T11:04:41.432-05:00Sketchbot Custom Show 2 - Captain Cavebot!<div style="text-align: center;">
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When I first began this custom, I was going to do an entire figure covered in sculpted fur based on two <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/5084976540/in/set-72157625044303203/">drawings</a> I did called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/5091804269/in/set-72157625044303203/">Furbot</a>. I started with the body, but then had to put work on hold for 2 weeks while I took on some paying jobs. When I returned to the figure last Sunday I started rethinking the concept and was doing a few colour studies in Photoshop when it hit me - "why not just do a figure with a hairy body only?" The classic Hanna-Barbera character Captain Caveman immediately popped into my head, so I snapped a picture of work-in-progress and mocked up that idea. I think it turned out pretty good, considering the last minute change and working out of my normal "mask 'N spray" comfort zone.</div>
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You can see this, along with 70 other amazing pieces beginning tonight at <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/gallery_events.php?id=131">Munky King LA</a>. See you at the show!</div>
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Artists in today's grid are: George Gaspar, LYSOL, Overkill Creations, Ritzy P, Nathan Hamill, Ayleen Gaspar, Betso, Triclops, Kelly Denato, Pocket Wookie, Sour Bones, and Abe Lincoln Jr.!<br /><div>
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This third installment of the teaser grid includes work from: Cris Rose, Jimmy Foo, Rusted Halo, Scottoons, Cameron Tiede, Jon-Paul Kaiser, Bucky Lastard, Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica, Kevin Gosselin, Kat Brunnegraff, Paul Shih, and Phu!<br />
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-15030213229133013302010-11-15T09:51:00.000-05:002010-11-15T09:51:55.563-05:00Sketchbot Custom Show 2 Sneak Peek Day Two!Alright, we're in the homestretch for the big show this Friday night. Here are two more sets of teaser grids for you all to drool over!<br />
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<br />Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-63043364386912467092010-11-12T09:01:00.000-05:002010-11-12T09:01:36.610-05:00Sketchbot Custom Show 2 Sneak Peek!Alright folks, we're one week away from the big show at <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/gallery_events.php?id=131&year=">Munky King</a>, and what better way to kick off the countdown than to release the first set of teaser images!<br />
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We've got 75 artists this time around and I have to tell you, everyone seems to be upping their game significantly for this show. The entries are as diverse as the <a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2010/04/sketchbot-custom-show-recap.html">first show</a>, and I'm truly blown away by what people are coming up with for this platform.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Artists represented in this series of teaser grids: MAp-MAp, Euralis Weekes, Yoshii, David Lanham, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">J</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">★</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">RYU</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">, A Little Stranger, Mr Munk, Lunartik, Mike Bell, Mike Slobot, Chris Ryniak, and Jim Bradshaw.</span><br />
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It's been a crazy October, which started off with a whirlwind 3 days at NYCC, where Variant 2/Blue was released. (view my Flickr set <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/sets/72157625123875378/">here</a>) I've been busy getting ready for the epic <a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2010/09/sketchbot-custom-show-v2-is-on.html">Sketchbot Custom Show 2</a> which opens at <a href="http://www.munkyking.com/">Munky King</a> LA in 3 weeks, along with <a href="http://www.designercon.com/">Designer Con</a> the day after. Stay tuned for some teaser images that I'll start releasing from all the participating artists about a week before the show opens. In the meantime, have a safe and fun Halloween!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">After the huge success of the first </span><a href="http://sketchbot.blogspot.com/2010/04/sketchbot-custom-show-recap.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Sketchbot Custom Show</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> back in March, I've decided to curate a 2nd show to coincide with </span><a href="http://vinyltoynetwork.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Designer Con</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> in late November. Opening night is the Friday BEFORE Designer Con, November 19th, at </span><a href="http://www.munkyking.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Munky King LA</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> so mark your calendars and plan your trip accordingly!</span><br />
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Check out this GARGANTUAN list of over 70 artists participating:<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/l_y_s_o_l/">LYSOL</a> ● <a href="http://www.belldogstudio.com/">Mike Bell</a> ● <a href="http://overkillcreations.blogspot.com/">Overkill Creations</a> ● <a href="http://bunnyswhoeatkids.blogspot.com/">Betso</a> ● <a href="http://www.squinky.co.uk/">Squink</a> ● <a href="http://kat-scratch-fever.blogspot.com/">Kat Brunnegraff</a> ● <a href="http://rusteddecay.blogspot.com/">Rusted Halo</a> ● <a href="http://www.cluttermagazine.com/">Clutter Magazine</a> ● <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/munk_wca/">Mr Munk</a> ● <a href="http://www.paulkaiju.com/">Paul Kaiju</a> ● <a href="http://www.dodgrr.com/">Dodgrr</a> ● <a href="http://valleydweller.com/">valleydweller</a> ● <a href="http://kellydenato.blogspot.com/">Kelly Denato</a> ● <a href="http://www.grimsheep.net/">Grimsheep</a> ● <a href="http://emilybee.wordpress.com/">Emily Bee</a> ● <a href="http://ritzyperiwinkle.com/">Ritzy P</a> ● <a href="http://www.brianewing.com/">Brian Ewing</a> ● <a href="http://hotfoofoo.blogspot.com/">Jimmy Foo</a> ● <a href="http://tinyurl.com/40Threads">Alisa Furchess-Ross</a> ● <a href="http://www.octobertoys.com/">George Gaspar</a> ● <a href="http://www.toybreak.com/">Ayleen Gaspar</a> ● <a href="http://www.mistertoast.com/">Mister Toast</a> ● <a href="http://kgosselinart.blogspot.com/">Kevin Gosselin</a> ● <a href="http://tinyurl.com/MichaelGulen">Michael Gulen</a> ● <a href="http://www.nathanhamill.com/">Nathan Hamill</a> ● <a href="http://www.monstafaktory.co.uk/">Monstafaktory</a> ● <a href="http://www.triclopsstudio.com/">Triclops</a> ●<a href="http://jamesyeah.blogspot.com/"> James Yeah</a> ● <a href="http://www.ragnarama.com/">Ragnar</a> ● <a href="http://www.lunartik.com/">Lunartik</a> ● <a href="http://jonpaulkaiser.blog.co.uk/">Jon-Paul Kaiser</a> ● <a href="http://www.fkozik.com/">Frank Kozik</a> ● <a href="http://www.podgypanda.com/">PodgyPanda</a> ● <a href="http://dlanham.com/">David Lanham</a> ● <a href="http://www.phuek.blogspot.com/">Phu</a> ● <a href="http://www.tinyimports.com/">Rohby</a> ● <a href="http://www.girlsbike.com/">Abe Lincoln Jr.</a> ● <a href="http://www.dketoys.com/">Sarah Jo Marks</a> ● <a href="http://www.drewmillward.com/">Drew Millward</a> ● <a href="http://www.lunabee.co.uk/">Lunabee</a> ● <a href="http://callgrim.blogspot.com/">Callgrim</a> ● <a href="http://www.pocketwookie.com/">Pocket Wookie</a> ● <a href="http://l-up.blogspot.com/">Lap Ngo</a> ● <a href="http://www.taskoner.com/">TaskOne</a> ● <a href="http://www.rotoboxvinylanatomica.com/">Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica</a> ● <a href="http://www.cameohd.com/live/davidpalieri/">David Palieri</a> ● <a href="http://www.markpilon.com/blog">Atomos</a> ● <a href="http://www.map-map.co.uk/">map-map</a> ● <a href="http://www.davepresslerart.com/">Dave Pressler</a> ● <a href="http://www.gumpyrevolution.com/">Gumpy Revolution</a> ● <a href="http://www.hughrose.co.uk/">Huge "Dred" Rose</a> ● <a href="http://www.crisrose.co.uk/">Cris Rose</a> ● <a href="http://www.scribeswalk.com/scribe_main.html">Scribe</a> ● <a href="http://www.reubenrude.com/">Reuben Rude</a> ● <a href="http://www.ChrisRyniak.com/">Chris Ryniak</a> ● <a href="http://www.scottoons.com/">Scottoons</a> ● <a href="http://www.paul-shih.com/">Paul Shih</a> ● <a href="http://www.slobots.com/">Mike Slobot</a> ● <a href="http://www.shawnimals.com/">Shawnimal</a> ● <a href="http://grasshutcorp.com/bwana/">Bwana Spoons</a> ● <a href="http://www.alittlestranger.com/">A Little Stranger</a> ● <a href="http://www.gorillamouth.com/">Troy Stith</a> ● <a href="http://www.spankystokes.com/">Spanky Stokes</a> ● <a href="http://sketchbot.tv/">Steve Talkowski</a> ● <a href="http://www.camerontiede.com/">Cameron Tiede</a> ● <a href="http://buckylastardcustoms.blogspot.com/">Bucky Lastard</a> ● <a href="http://stolleart.blogspot.com/">Scott Tolleson</a> ● <a href="http://www.kingquan.com/">Kingquan</a> ● <a href="http://www.babyvtec.com/">BABYVTEC</a> ● <a href="http://www.euralisweekes.com/">Euralis Weekes</a> ● <a href="http://www.juliewest.com/">Julie West</a> ● <a href="http://www.spacemonkeytoys.com/">Jenny Wolf</a> ● <a href="http://www.yoshii.com/">Yoshii</a> ● <a href="http://www.designpimps.com/">J</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica;"><a href="http://www.designpimps.com/">★</a></span><a href="http://www.designpimps.com/">RYU</a> ● <a href="http://www.manone.com/">ManOne</a> ● <a href="http://myspace.com/prozacrsin">Rsinart</a> ● <a href="http://www.myspace.com/phetusexclusives">Phetus</a> ● <a href="http://jbradshaw.net/">Jim Bradshaw</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm also dropping the Sketchbot DIY Blanks at both events, so in addition to acquiring original customs from many of your favourite artists, you'll be able to purchase and take home your very own blank and customize one yourself!</span></div>Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-30302492295296830352010-08-05T11:25:00.001-04:002010-08-05T19:25:48.428-04:00SDCC 2010 Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3yVZRbwCPy_IOtTYvdrl9dTbRVVpp4qyAjiwiuGbdB2QIqQmFsNvZsO88jDw7G8ytR79rA3IHt2lgMaYQ0uDGel-zdVjn319SMgV1_punKHw_rfszZgijC_VuffnNrVV0TUydyXiCr00/s1600/IMG_2301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3yVZRbwCPy_IOtTYvdrl9dTbRVVpp4qyAjiwiuGbdB2QIqQmFsNvZsO88jDw7G8ytR79rA3IHt2lgMaYQ0uDGel-zdVjn319SMgV1_punKHw_rfszZgijC_VuffnNrVV0TUydyXiCr00/s400/IMG_2301.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3QwFFELhrQAseljZpMRLKldsV8TW_yYF8whyNqoU6RXwctMiYOAUJw7jPvl0DAk8xyfiAOc5oGHkTvbVU69w3oAfLzzud995b2xp24GZEAlUQ_YHJ7ZfuJfeqp2ysZnZT8hZd3RM9z0/s1600/IMG_2307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3QwFFELhrQAseljZpMRLKldsV8TW_yYF8whyNqoU6RXwctMiYOAUJw7jPvl0DAk8xyfiAOc5oGHkTvbVU69w3oAfLzzud995b2xp24GZEAlUQ_YHJ7ZfuJfeqp2ysZnZT8hZd3RM9z0/s400/IMG_2307.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I know, it's already 2 weeks after San Diego Comic Con, but I didn't come straight home - I had a 5-day stopover in LA to attend Siggraph. Finally settled in back home and going thru a ton of shots from four days of Comic Con crazyiness. I had an absolute blast signing and drawing at <a href="http://www.dragatomi.com/">Dragatomi's</a> booth Thur-Sat. Huge thanks to Ray and Joanne for inviting me to be part of their first Comic Con experience as exhibitors.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Special thanks to my distributer, <a href="http://www.dketoys.com/">DKE Toys</a>, for getting Sketchbot some awesome exposure at their booth. We announced the next two colourways and the response is overwhelmingly positive. The blue variant will drop at NYCC, so mark your calendars and come out to Javitz Center this Oct to score Sketchbot Variant 2!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I've been going thru the multitude of photos I took over the course of 4 days and slowly getting them up on <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevetalkowski/sets/72157624659192004/">Flickr</a>. The big draw for me this year was all the <a href="http://disney.go.com/tron/">Tron Legacy</a> stuff. I got in to the off-site Flynn's Arcade and checked out the awesome club-behind-the-arcade. Though I missed the Tron panel with cast and director, I DID get to see the Tron presentation at Siggraph a week later. I'm still pouring thru photos, so check back in a few days for more Comic Con coverage!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Just a quick post to upload my official pictures of the new Sketchbot colourways, then off to the convention center for my first signing of the day!<br />
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- Posted using BlogPress from iPadSteve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7970924628808528315.post-24259546776366912742010-07-19T12:42:00.000-04:002010-07-19T12:42:44.835-04:00Sketchbot at SDCC 2010It's that time of the year to head out to San Diego and geek out on comics, art, and designer toys! Sketchbot is out and will be available for purchase at the show. If you'd like a signed copy, make your way to the <a href="http://dragatomi.blogspot.com/">Dragatomi</a> Booth #3848 on Thursday, 11am, and Saturday, 11am, when I'll be on hand to sign and sketch.<br />
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Another booth you're definitely going to want to swing by is my distributor, <a href="http://www.dketoys.com/">DKE Toys</a> #4732. We'll be revealing Variants 2 and 3 in the Sketchbot series!<br />
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Looking forward to meeting all the new fans of Sketchbot at the show - see you in San Diego!Steve Talkowskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11251265404845346756noreply@blogger.com0