05.12.11 Editorial illustrations done for Cagoule Magazine
The good folks at Present Joys have released the first issue of Cagoule Magazine which is a more adult version of sister publication Anorak Magazine. I was asked to produce 2 full page illustrations to go with an article on a brief history of the bra.
Cagoule can be bought from selected stockists, but also from Present Joys' online shop
Along with the cagoule illustrations, there has been some other new illustrations added to my portfolio.
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25.10.11 Designer Cocktail illustrations for Computer Arts
If you have a flick through of the latest Computer Arts magazine, then you may of seen the images I had made for CA.
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12.10.11 Work Available to buy as prints from the Thumbtack press
Just as the title says, My work is now available to buy as prints from the thumbtack press. http://www.thumbtackpress.com/artists/scott-balmer not only that, but there is also an interview with me which was done recently and can be found here: http://www.thumbtackpress.com/blog/2011/10/10/artist-of-the-week-scott-balmer/
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25.08.11 Brand Spanking New Website:
This has been something which was long overdue, but now i present to you the new and improved website full of new work and a slimmer design.
Plus it should be easy as pie to update :)
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23.03.11 Hylozoism Exhibition opens tomorrow night:
I've teamed up with Jake Blanchard for this joint exhibition Hylozoism. A journey of ancient majestic tribes, beasts and even the odd artefact or two.
As stated the opening night is tomorrow night, so if your in the London area your more than welcome to join us on this expedition of a cosmic kind. but fret not the exhibition is going to be running for five weeks and all work is up for sale.
visit the blog for more info.
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19.01.11 laser-cut owl for NB studio:
A set of limited edition laser-cuts, based loosely around what will happen this year, this owl was created based around the notion that the cuts in 2011 will us sharper.
more can be seen of this promo on NB studio's Website and also my blog
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10.12.10 PUSH cycles print party:
PUSH cycles are going to be hosting a print party tomorrow where there will be a choice of 4 designs (including mine) which you can print onto your very own tee.
more can be found on both PUSH cycle's site and my blog
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02.12.10 BusinessWeek Character Designs:
I created some festive characters for BusinessWeek US magazine, which can be seen on my blog with the full set of character designs up on my flickr account
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02.12.10 Mammoth Collection:
I've got a few prints available to buy at the Mammoth Collection which launched recently
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24.11.10 Computer Arts 2011 Calendar:
Another bit of news and another calendar featuring one of my illustrations.
This time, its for Computer Arts 2011 Calendar which comes with the December issue and is out now.
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24.11.10 Play! Calendar:
It feels that this was done an eon ago, it was around about june that I was contacted to see if I would be interested in doing an illustration for the Play! calendar which was being produced by the folks at Eiga Design in Germany.
the Calendar/Book can be ordered from Amazon.de & Here
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20.08.10 exquisite corpse exhibition opens tonight:
the exquisite corpse exhibition preview opens tonight featuring 42 artworks from a selection of international designers, illustrators. the show runs until the 30th of November.
more info can be found on exquisite-corpse.co.uk/
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12.07.10 8 pillow designs now available to buy at envelop:
envelop is a place where designers can put their work on a range of textiles from aprons to oven gloves and for my first addition to the envelop store, i have designed 8 pillow covers that are available right now. here's a direct link to my section in the store.
03.07.10 First Collaborative Post on illostribute:
illostribute has put up the first of its collaborative posts which focuses on the illustrative skills of J.C. Leyendecker. Each contributor (including myself) has to interpret one of Leyendecker's works and with such talents as Tim Gough, Emmanuelle Walker and illostribute's creator Toby Thane Neighbors looks like this site will be something to keep an eye on.
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05.05.10 Introducing Mr. Wicker-man news widget:
As of today, mac osx users from tiger and up can now download my rss news widget. The widget shows all that is going on with me and my work and can be downloaded here.
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16.04.10 Have you had a look over on my blog:
If you want to see some new work that I have done recently which are so new that they haven't been added into the portfolio section yet then pop on over to my blog to see stuff so new it ain't out of the cellophane yet.
and introducing my new and shiney tumblr blog.
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01.03.10 New work added to the drawn section:
The Drawn section has now been updated with new work for all to see.
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25.02.10 TOY made one exhibition opens Tomorrow:
The TOY made one exhibition is a celebration of TOY becoming a year old, which is being held at UNDPLUS in Berlin, Germany. with new work from all TOY members including myself this one day event will be something to behold.
For the Folks who can't make it to see the new work on offer, have no fear as this website (and others) will be updated with my new hand generated work appearing at the show so nobody misses out.
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04.01.10 New work added to Portfolio:
I have just updated the graphic part of the portfolio with a fairly large amount of new work, about twenty-odd new images for all to see. here's a shortcut to the new work.
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23.12.09 limited edition screen print available to buy at the working proof:
My screen print has now been put up on the working proof website, this is a three colour screen print on 285gsm fabriano so a nice thick quality paper in the colour ivory.
and with every print sold, 15% of sales will be donated to the 'kids in need foundation'. So it also helping a good cause as well.
here's the link to the working proof.
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16.11.09 Unbreakable now available to buy at howies:
The good folks at howies have now put this addition into their catalogue, my 'unbreakable' design now available to buy from howies stores and also through their online store here.
Now before anyone rushes off to buy one there is one catch, and that is its for kids only. So if you want your little 'uns to be the best decked out kids on the street or if you can squeeze into a smaller size knock yourself out. Maybe if this is popular, just maybe howies might print an adult version, who knows.
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03.10.09 Minor Site update:
This is a really minor site update in which I have now added a partial client list to the bio page. There will be new work added to the portfolio section soon.
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16.09.09 Pikaland giveaway : TOY : Scott Balmer:
Today on the Pikaland website, TOY is giving away one of my print designs through the Pikaland Giveaway. All that needs to be done is to leave a comment on the Pikaland website for a change to win which can be found Here.
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26.06.09 Zine A by Tor Press:
Zine A is the first in a series of zines by Tor Press, each zine will focus on one individual letter of the alphabet where artists/ illustrators/ designers create imagery around the letter stated for the zine.
Zine A features imagery created by the 23 selected artists/ illustrators/ designers (including myself) around the theme of the letter A.
Zine A is now available to buy from the Tor Press online shop.
For anyone that wants to visit the Tor Press website can find it here.
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04.05.09 Story Motel Exhibition:
The Story Motel exhibition is a collection of artist's books and zines created by participating Artists/illustrators from around the world. These self published works range from the low level zine to different forms of artist's books. In sort its a celebration of the book form as a means of artistic discovery.
the show will be held at the Owl & Lion Gallery opening on the 14th of may until the 12th june.
for more information, please visit my blog.
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2.04.09 Mail Me Art Exhibition starts Friday:
With the Mail Me Art book now available to buy from Amazon and other book stores, I thought I would bring up that the Mail Me Art Exhibition is going to start this Friday.
As far as I know all mail art pieces are going to be there including the ones that never made it to the book.
all pieces are also available to buy, so if you go you could be walking off with a 'one of a kind' piece form both professionals and amateurs a like.
here are the dates of the show...
Red Gate Gallery
209a Coldharbour Lane,
London. SW9 8RU. UK
Friday 3rd April 2009 (6pm-11pm)
Sat, Mon, Tues, Wed: 2.30pm-6.30pm
Thurs 9th April: 11am-5pm
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31.03.09 illustration for the NYT blog 'The Choice':
The NY Times contacted me on doing a logo illustration for an up and coming blog called 'The Choice' which deals with the options that students have on finance for entering into college.
The writer of the blog was on "The Today show" talking about 'The Choice' with some screenshots of the blog and of my design thrown in for good measure.
here is a link to the interview.
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25.01.09 This is Toy:
This is Toy is a collective of illustrators for commissioned projects. working in the range of collaborative projects involving motion, print and screen.
The website has now gone live and showcases fantastic work from the likes of Jean Jullien, Jon Boam, Chris Martin, Chris Grey, Nicolas Tual and many more including myself. I am honoured to be part of an amazing group of talented illustrators.
The Toy site can be found here.