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Nice stencil

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:01:15 +0000

Nice stencil work in Kensington, Calgary. In the style of C215.

Your Dreams My Nightmares ~ Sam Weber

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:08:52 +0000

Your Dreams My Nightmares is an audio side project hosted by Sam Weber, that airs live every wednesday at 8pm on WSVA.

I have been doing a lot of drawing at night lately and having this show playing in the background conjures a great creative atmosphere.

Awesome Horse ~ Demos & Crits

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:25:40 +0000

I have to admit that I have a bit of a problem being self motivated. For some reason I have always worked better when there is someone working next to me as well. Having been self employed for the last six years I have battled my motivation demons constantly.

Recently I found a nice resource that helps me out in that department. Awesome Horse Studios is a group of artists and illustrators who get together to critique and give demos - {Mostly digitally created fantasy genre stuff}. Tune-in and its like having studio mates bantering in the background again! Cheers Awesome Horse!

Nimit Malavia

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:08:41 +0000

Ottawa artist and illustrator Nimit Malavia has some really nice work. Reminds me a bit of some of James Jean’s, stuff but definately with his own spin on it.

Poll - Time for a Revamp?

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:54:13 +0000

Octopus vs. Squirrel has been going for nearly five years now! And I think it is time to consider a revamp. Not only of the site design but perhaps of the way it is updated. Lately I have found my time to be in high demand and OVS has suffered, becoming stale. I would like to consider changing things up a bit. What do you think? Take a look at the poll below:

John Patrick Thomas

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:23:03 +0000

John Patrick Thomas from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia has some very nice stuff. I am especially impressed by the H.P. Lovecraft work. Check out his site.

Masters & Heroes ~ Moebius (R.I.P)

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:50:03 +0000

Rest in peace Moebius. I remember finding you years ago in my roommate’s comic collection. Truely a master. Au revoir.

Laura Bifano ~ Menagerie Series

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:28:07 +0000

Laura Bifano has a beautiful group of works called the “Menagerie Series” inspired by her love of nature and classic video games. Nice stuff!

Masters & Heroes ~ Helen Frankenthaler

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:17:55 +0000

Abstract expressionist painter Helen Frankenthaler passed away in December. Though I have never counted myself a huge fan of abstract work I have to recognize the influence that she has had on me. Her use of color was simply expert. Plus she looked like a classy lady.

Japan's Fuco Ueda

Octopus vs. Squirrel — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:09:46 +0000

The prolific Fuco Ueda has a great style.