Pumpkins '08

We got replacement pumpkins from the same stand upstate and finally got 'em both carved up this afternoon. They turned out better than I expected, considering they were fairly thick to cut through.

Demo Reel Updated!

So, I desperately needed to update my demo reel. I've had this amazing piece of music from Lalo Schifrin in mind to use, like, forever. I'm posting on Vimeo because they allow larger file sizes with somewhat better compression than youTube. You can also download the full-size, uncompressed version from there.

UPDATE - Credit list now up on my personal website.


Steve Talkowski Reel 08 from Steve Talkowski on Vimeo.

Kathie Olivas and Obama '08 Show Openings

There were quite a few events happening this past Friday night in NYC, and the two we saw were well worth the time spent waiting in line.

First up was Kathie Olivas' stunning "Uninvited Guests" show at My Plastic Heart. Pretty much the entire show sold out and lots of people waited in line to get stuff signed. Brandt Peters was also there tagging sketchbooks. Additional photos here.



Next up was the incredible "Art + Action = Obama 08" Barack Obama Action Figure custom show at The Showroom NYC at Toy Tokyo. I wasn't one of the participating artists in this show, but I wish I was! There were many gorgeous pieces on display. The good news - due to overwhelming demand, the show has been extended until Oct 22th, so be sure to check it out if you get the opportunity! I've got plenty more shots up at this Flickr set.

Sketchbot On The Move

Playing around with some rendering ideas for a possible 2d animation approach.

Pumpkin Time - MINOR SETBACK :(

We got these killer pumpkins while upstate last weekend. Paid a butt load for both and didn't want to carve them too early. Well, now they are deteriorating terribly and we're gonna have to scrap 'em. grrrr

Oh well. I'll just have to adapt the designs for whatever new shapes we acquire. Let me know which ones (all 4 sets viewable on my Flickr) ya'll would like to see make it to final carving!

Soft and Furry Site Updated

Cypher13 have updated their Soft and Furry website! You can now check out pictures from opening night at Plastic Chapel, view multiple angles of each piece, and order those still available (hint ;) from their online store. They're also planning a future book that will feature interviews from all the participating artists, so be sure to check back for developments on that too.

iPhone/iPod Touch Wallpaper

I'd like to offer up one of my custom images that I've been using as wallpaper for my iPhone to all the Sketchbot readers out there who also drink the Apple koolaid. Enjoy!

Post-It Slinkies!

EepyBird's Sticky Note experiment from Eepybird on Vimeo.

Saw this on Gizmodo and had to share it with Sketchbot readers. (Ok, so I also wanted to try embedding a Vimeo link into a blog post) ;)

Pictoplasma NYC Begins Tonight

Just a quick reminder - PICTOPLASMA NYC begins with a party tonight, followed by two days chock full of speaker presentations and character animation screenings Friday and Saturday. I'll be attending both days, so if you happen to see me in between presentations, hit me up for a Sketchbot sticker!

Custom Groond up on JoyEngine

Guess the cat is somewhat out of the bag... ;)

http://www.joyengine.com/tag/steve-talkowski/

My Photoshop mock up is on the upper right corner.