We are very honored to showcase the work of Finnish artist Laura Laine in Line of Style. We have followed her work for several years now and our fondness for it continues to grow. Rather than utilizing the human figure as a mere object to wrap clothing designs around, Laine dynamically merges the form and clothing. Her figures possess a gentle flow which mimics the movement and characteristics of the clothing. Laine’s illustrations are dark, elegant, and possess a distinct and recognizable style. Her works have been commissioned for many publications across the world including Elle and the New Yorker. She has contributed her work for use by Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, Zara to name a few. We are showcasing three beautifully refined original works from the artist in the upcoming exhibit.

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Naja Conrad-Hansen is an artist and designer working out of Copenhagen, Denmark. She was raised in an artistic family setting and graduated from Denmark's Design School with a MA in Visual Communication and Fine Art. She has found success as a freelance artist and designer whose practice embraces art direction, illustration, painting, graphic design, and even silk-screen printmaking. Her works have been included in a wide variety of fashion and graphic magazines and books. She also creates print and pattern designs for various clothing labels including limited edition prints for her own brand Meannorth. The artist was selected for "200 Best Illustrators Worldwide" 2007/2008 and again in 2009/20010, by Lürzer's Archive.

The artist has four original works featured in the Line of Style exhibit opening this Saturday, April 3. Over the next week, we will be spotlighting other contributors to the exhibit. Keep posted!

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Annie award-winning animator Nicolas Marlet has lent his unique talents to the new Dreamworks' release "How to Train Your Dragon" opening this weekend.  The French animator has been a part of the studio for 15 years on a number of feature films including "Kung Fu Panda" on which he designed the full cast of characters.

Preferring traditional medium over digital, Marlet fills pages as he studies every twist and turn of his densely detailed and pondered creations.  They are wildly charming works with his own distinct wispy lines about them.  It has been a treat to comb the pages of the "Art of Train Your Dragon" book seeing many of Marlet's visions unfold.  Below are some shots from the book with more to be seen here

I cannot wait to see what magic did NOT make the book as we welcome many of the film's contributors for a special insight behind the film this Sunday.  Learn more

***UPDATE: We are pleased to offer this exclusive limited edition sketchbook release by the artist here



 





 

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No gamers or concept art fans should miss this Saturday'a GOW 3 event as we welcome the creative talents behind the PS3 game for an artist panel, book signing, and live painting demo. The evening will be jam packed with GOW raffle giveaways and artwork on exhibit. Admission is a mere $2 and with that comes a raffle ticket (for great prizes), plus $2.00 off any store purchase including the God of War III Signature Series Guide.

It all goes down at 5PM!

Event Features:

• $2 Admission = 1 raffle ticket & $2 off any store purchase.
• 5PM -6PM: Panel and Q & A. Meet the artists and designers behind the game.
• 6PM: Book Signing for "Art of Book/Strategy Guide."
• 6PM-9PM: Witness the artists paint GOW themed artwork right before your eyes.
• Raffle drawings and giveaways of GOW merchandise every hour.
• Playable demos for GOW3.

Artists in attendence:

• Andrew Kim
• Andy Park
• Cecil Kim
• Izzy
• Jung Ho Park
• Scott Seeto

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Check out Electric Playground's coverage/interview of our Alice in Wonderland-inspired art show, Curiouser and Curiouser. If you weren't able to make the opening, you still have time to check out all of the incredible art! The show will come down on March 29.

 

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