one of comics most famous undergrounds titles of recent times 'Maakies', has been made into a cartoon series. Heres the first episode, and if you likey theres more on youtube, but dont sleep on the comics! or the drunken crow toy!
UPDATE - the dilly blog feels very honoured to have the creator of Maakies check this little corner of the internet to update and rectify my post in the comments section...
"That's not the new cartoon, that's ten years old. Go to Maakies.com for the latest Drinky Crow news about cartoons.
so i was a goose posting that clip thinking its the new stuff, so im sorry all for any confusion, but just because its 10 years old doesnt mean it shouldnt be seen again! thanks mr millionare and keep up the amazing work!
when you can basically read (almost) everything on the internet, when you buy a book nowadays it sometimes feels like it should be special to justify the money....and when you encounter Brian Chippendales epic 'NINJA', you know you got some of that special goodness. Standing tall at the size of a fat baby, this big (tall wise) book collects some of Brian Chippendales pysch DIY comics that have graced your eyes from fort thunder to his band lightning bolts covers. It is worth every penny and when you see it in the papery flesh youll be getting the readys out quicktime. Another essential book to dent your shelves in the best way possible NINJA!
when it comes to wrecking east london boozers and drooling about 'funhouse' (the LP not pat sharp classic series) none is better company than the SKULLPHONE. He has updated his site, so go have a peek.
...are words i never thought i would think, let alone put on my blog, but its true...i wanna go to Liverpool...why? because (and i know i say this a lot) one of my favourite artists is having their biggest exhibition in Tate Liverpool in a few months, and i have to witness it. Who is it? well it is truly (madly & deeply) one of my favourite artists of all time, and is of course the king of british pop art, king of modern icon design, king of collage and canvas, of galleries and records sleeves....PETER BLAKE! This is a tough post.Im really struggling to write this up...you see how do you describe how and why you love someones art? is it influence - personal and in a historic sense? is it their aesthetic, longevity and width of work? their vision and/or life ethics? i dont know and i cant...im tongue tied, or in this case when it comes to blogging, finger tied. I love him, his work always floors me and i will love his shit till the day my lil ticker gives in. VIVA LE BLAKE!
PS i met the chap once and was starstruck for the first and only time. It didnt help i was drunk, but he was kind enough to give me a sketch...one of those cases of heroes standing the real life encounter and coming off better. I love the man Follow the link for more information, and ill see you there
another cheeky theft from Ekosystem (sorry Eko!) but this is totally worth the jail time! Chas from the London police is perhaps one of the most well known legends walking the globe at the moment. Home in any city, close friends in all ports...the guy is a walking beat classic in modern guise, and i love him for it. Amsterdam is where he hangs his hat (when he's not globe trotting) and this guide is his take on his chosen home. I really can say after discovering Amsterdam with the unexpected help of TLP & Galo when i was over there with Mysterious Al and Ronzo, you really havent done amsterdam without taking in some of their reccomendations...if your going to 'dam check the link
hello everyone, sorry about the no updates recently, but ive been a busy landlord evicting unwanted illness from my body...but thankfully ive got back to full strength in time for this little peach! say what you will about VIce magazine, old blue last patrons and whatever else you want to get off your chest but you have to admit that the old blue last has got a fucking amazing history of live events and this is the cherry on the cake for me...one of my genuine heroes Ian Svenonius is giving a reading and djing upstairs from 8pm this friday. Hes the suave dude currently rocking VBS 'soft focus' (which sucks as it never works) and is all out greatness (rollins? mackaye? WK?)...nation of ulysees is one of my favorite all time bands, but add to that the make up and weird war and you got a certified god...go friday night and be in the presence of a legend!
wow...French is part of what to me (being an ex geek...ok the 'ex' part is still to be confirmed...) is one of the best themed shows for a while...no, change that...FOREVER! "We're rollin' they're hatin' " is a show dedicated to the world of fantasy roleplay...so orcs, wizards, elves and everything else you'd expect to find airbrushed on a hippys jean jacket...awesome! As well as French, theres paper rad (!) and a whole bunch of people, so if your in the area...get there, but im keeping my eyes locked in case it tours, or a catalogue is dropped....ROLL ON! (ooohhh the punnery!)
a year in the making and its almost ready to drop...one of the best (and longest running?) illustration magazines on shelves, are about to drop what looks like a classic issue. NEW studios never dissapoint so thats one reason to get...plus 2 jAKE covers? and 3-D goggles? SOLD! heres a saucy peek...
Heres a shot from Bfrees latest exhibtion, which as you probably have read here, is currently on at the Subaquatica space in Madrid, for more work....GO TO THE SHOW!
I'm really feeling this new pure evil print, if you are too, read on...
"Theres 2 editions:
1. signed edition of 300 . ( 55 by 75 cm )
2. signed edition of 6 . ( 110 by 110 cm) With all the names of the Bastards hand drawn in invisible UV ink on the print by PURE EVIL . U.V. light included .
to purchase this lovely print on fancy art paper visit HERE"
talk about 'softly softly'! when did this beast of greatness awake to cause havoc on my visa card? Will Sweeney, one of the best and most innovative illustrators working today (in my opinion) drops a fucking fantastic site selling all of his goodies, including some super super rad new prints....too good!
For those too scared to go into the moshpit, it looks like Dan Witz is dropping some works that capture it perfectly, so head over to DFaces space for what seems to be their strongest show to date.
‘Oil paintings by Dan Witz' His first ever solo show in the UK This Thursday 5th April from 6.30pm - 930pm
open to the public from 6th April - 6th May. In association with The Old Truman Brewery, Sosho & Tiger Beer
StolenSpace Gallery (off Dray Walk) Old Truman Brewery Brick Lane London E1 6QL
this week saw me bring a LONG and overdue close to the 'sympathy...' trilogy of films...BOO! God knows why i took so fucking long to getting round of catching 'Sympathy for mr vengence'..but it was stupidly long...and when i caught it, i was annoyed i had slept on such a great film. Most people have seen the stone cold classic 'Oldboy' but who has bothered checking the other 2 masterpieces - Lady vengence & sympathy for mr vengence??? Have you even seen Oldboy? Well take my word, these films and fucking insanely good. Disgusting, hard boiled, genius, fun, cool...everything a decent cinema watcher needs! Here for the newcomer is the order i think you should do the films...basically in reverse GO AND SEE!
this billboard image is stolen from Ekosystem (sorry Eko!), but i really love this piece..a nice piece of street art...at last!!!! anyone got any info on the artist OX?
I LOVE this guy. This is why i like doing a blog, so i can share my excitement when i come across something really good. I remember seeing his installations made out of card (i think in that 'live throught this' deitch book), his stuff like super detailed cars that really blew me away, but then i didnt chase up finding any more about him. Stupid me! I went to my comic shop the other day and picked up a copy of the great THE DRIPS by one Taylor McKimens. The same dude that made those mad installations....this guy is too good. If you can pick up a copy of THE DRIPS - DO IT! If you like david lynch in technicolour then you'll love it. Go to his site and get some extra dripping greatness
Perhaps the best brothers working outta Europe at the moment, Les Freres Chapuisat aka Mentary brothers, are doing another of their jawdropping installations, this time in Paris, so if your in the area and not rioting at Gare Du Nord, go see this show...you will never forget them. The other artsists involved look equally awesome too. Below is a flyer and then a photo from a previous piece of theirs. They are kings of interaction in installation pieces, making you explore their work rather than just observe. Previous work has included making GIANT ants nests in gallerys out of cardboard that you have to crawl around to negotiate. They basically rule, gregory is a ladys man and they not only kill installations but their drawing skills are too much as well...you gotta check them out!
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