Battle On!!

A Patchwerk MadBattleMan

2011-10-24T17:28:00.000-07:00

Black & Glow in the Dark parts with hand painted Head/torch [Click image for larger view].

September 2K11
Nomad NFS

TLS23 Book Sketch

2011-10-24T10:38:00.000-07:00

Below, a handful of TLS23 original works. Acrylic paint, Copic Ink Markers & prismacolor on metallic pewter stock.

VOID "SESSIONS 1981-83" record release/signing/art show

2011-10-12T23:22:00.000-07:00

1234GO! records located in Oakland, CA is having themselves an in-store record release celebrating Dischord Records new VOID collection of early demos, out-takes and live tracks. Chris Stover & Bubba Dupree will be in attendance.

VOID inspired art will be on display from Brian Walsby, Tim Kerr, Pat Delaney, Mike Sutfin, Chris Shary, Billy Spraque, Rich Jacobs, Jocko Weyland, Mathew Bell, Bert Queiroz, Jim Saah, Mark McCoy & more.

Friday, October 21 · 6:00pm - 9:30pm
1234GO! Records
423 40th Street
Oakland, CA 94609

VOID "SESSIONS 1981-83"

Juxtapoz Nov 2k11 n130

2011-10-12T22:27:00.000-07:00

When asked to choose two artists for the 'favorites' component of my feature article in Pushead's first issue of Juxtapoz [Oct 2k9], one vote belonged to UK born painter Dan Seagrave. Two years later, I was delighted & honored to find myself conducting an interview with Dan for Pushead's second curated issue. Out on newsstands now.

Above, Dan Seagrave opening spread Pg.1:

Nightfall MadBattleMan gets the 'Guilty Pleasures' coverage.
Photo: Toybot Studios

Disturbia Dead Empires 'Coffin' Tee

2011-09-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

The UK based clothing brand Disturbia has released it's new 'Dead Empires' Autumn/Winter line including a 'Coffin' T-shirt featuring the Safe Inside graphic with new colors on white. Tee & Tank-top available now at 150 select boutiques in the UK & Europe as well as the online store.

Patchwerk MadBattleMan Snaps

2011-08-31T21:45:00.000-07:00

Information retrieved! A transpacific Battleman surveys the Tokyo landscape from a rooftop:

[Photos: Shingo]

Meanwhile, a transatlantic ally arrives in Berlin:

[Photos: Thornton]

Nardwuar Adoration

2011-08-18T00:44:00.000-07:00

Holy Jeez. The cover for Goblin Cock's second album 'Come With Me If You Want To Live' appears in this recent Nardwuar Interview with Odd Future [@ 5:30 mark].

MadBattleMan [Chapter 2: Nightfall]

2011-08-12T22:40:00.000-07:00

As the second MadBattleMan colorway is revealed, so is the next chapter in his story:

Read Chapter 1: Dusk

MadBattleMan 'NightFall Edition' [Release Info]

2011-08-10T13:33:00.000-07:00

The Official MadBattleMan 'Nightfall Edition' will be released Monday, August 15, at noon EST at recklesstoys.com

Skillful photography by Kirkland Jue Toybot Studios

MadBattleMan HP

2011-08-01T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hand-Painted MadBattleMan figure July, 2K11.

Photo: Toybot Studios

SDCC 2K11

2011-07-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

Here lies a post to recap works created for a guest appearance alongside Aaron Horkey at Pushead's PATCHWERK event held at the Toy Tokyo Booth, 4 PM Thursday, July 21st 2K11.

Sutfin TLS23 Hardcover Book. Signed/numbered edition of 23. Packed in a slipcase with silk-screened reversed spot varnish signature. Die cut linen cover with acetate overlay. Each book harbors an additional giclee print. 11 of 23 books contained an original work on metallic pewter stock. Sold out.

Vid example:

MadBattleMan 'Patchwerk' figures. Sold Out.

MadBattleMan 'Nightfall' edition. A small number were available and sold out at the event [A larger number will be online at Reckless Toys at a future date].

MadBattleMan HP [Pics to follow - check back!!]

Thnx - Tonya & Thora S, Pus, Toybot Studios, Monolith Press, Toy Tokyo, Chris K, David M, Justin K, Kris P & Aaron H.

TWIN INFINITIES July 1st 2k11

2011-06-27T15:22:00.000-07:00

Mad BattleMan 'Nightfall' Edition Preview

2011-06-24T17:41:00.000-07:00

Behold! The Reckless Toys x Mike Sutfin Mad BattleMan colorway #2 'Nightfall' featuring black vinyl with silver sprays, white rub & a bit of spotted paint spatter. To be released this July.

Chapter 2 in the MadBattleMan storyline beautifully scratched out by Dino Sommese (thnx Dino).

Check back for more updates on the figure & release date.

Mishka Featurette

2011-05-23T22:22:00.000-07:00

Mishka contributing writer Spartak jotted down a small but somewhat in-depth featurette alongside the Rock Tsar T-shirt release over at the everflowing Blogin.

Blue & Black colorways sold out.

Benefit for Japan @ Toy Tokyo & TT UnderGround Gallery

2011-03-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

Below, charity Auction/gallery entry: Original oil painting created for Rumble Monsters vs. Sutfin Bop Dragon collaborative toy released in November 2K8 [click image for larger view].

Lastly, the final header design [No text on original artwork].

%100 of sale to Japan Red Cross.

Mishka Rock Tsar Graphic

2011-03-17T22:33:00.000-07:00

Just out, Rock Tsar graphic alliance with NY based brand Mishka. 3 colorways produced on White, Black & Blue Tie-dye fabric. Each t-shirt Glows-in-the-dark! Spring-2 2011 Collection.
[Click on images for larger view]

Alternate Logo treatment:

Detail:

Mishka Rock Tsar graphic on Zip-up Hoooded Fleece. Available in Blk & Heather Grey.

Blade II Auxiliary

2011-03-17T15:34:00.000-07:00

Two hand embellished prints from the Guillermo Del Toro Blade II serigraph. Acrylic, copic multi-liners & prismacolor.

Regular Edition:

Variant:

THNX!

Darkside Pencils [Star Wars: New Essential Guide to Characters]

2011-02-05T16:29:00.000-08:00

Decade old Illustrations from the Star Wars: New Essential Guide to Characters (2001) at pencil stage.

[Click on image for larger view]

All images © Lucasfilm

Star Wars: New Essential Guide to Characters [Hardcover Release]

2011-01-06T15:55:00.000-08:00

A hardcover edition of the Star Wars: New Essential Guide to Characters has recently hit bookstores. Originally published by Lucasbooks in 2002, featuring over 100 full-color illustrations.

A few excerpts:

[Book Photo: Minh]

Blade II serigraph release Dec 2 [Sold Out]

2010-12-02T13:23:00.000-08:00

Raise your fist & scream Guillermo Del Toro hounds...Official news has been posted, Austin, Texas art & collectible boutique Mondo & cinema drafthouse Alamo conjured up a new series of high-end posters featuring the directed works of Del Toro.

The inaugural artist/director collaboration release, vampire sequel Blade II (2002) has been released today, Dec. 2. Please take a look at the poster, variant edition & detail pics below. It's been a complete honor & pleasure.

Regular edition is a 6 Color Serigraph / 1 Gold Metallic Ink on
Metallic Pewter Paper 92 Cover Stock sized @ 24"x36". Limited to 175.

Variant edition (Blue Red tones) is a 6 Color Serigraph on Pewter Paper Stock
sized 24"x36". Limited to 75.

Below, rendering and print details:

[Click on images for larger view]

Printed @ Monolith Press

Art Print [Sale Info]

2010-12-02T13:20:00.000-08:00

HELLBENT Silk Screen Art print. 18"x24", 4-Color, Heavy 130 weight paper and signed and numbered edition of 57.

SAFE INSIDE Silk Screen Art print. 18"x24", 4-Color, Metallic silver ink, Heavy 130 weight paper and signed and numbered edition of 79.

GigPoster Subhumans(UK), Criminal Damage and Conquest for Death. 18x24 inches, 3-Color Silk-Screen. Signed and numbered edition of 54.

$35.00 each. Shipped with Insurance and Delivery confirmation. Printed at Monolith Press Emeryville, CA.

Available in the store @ mikesutfin.com [Will combine shipping on multiple print orders inquire @ admin@mikesutfin.com]

Icon 'Apocalypse' Bike Completion Photos

2010-11-30T20:37:00.000-08:00

In from japan, as promised, final pics of a bike wrapped in the ICON Apocalypse graphics. Speedy.

ICON 'Apocalypse' Airframe Release

2010-09-25T21:57:00.000-07:00

As declared earlier, several collaborations with ICON are moving along in various stages of development. The 1st helmet project Apocalypse just hit the asphalt, check'r out|

Somewhere in Japan an Icon cohort is adhering the graphic to an actual bike. Below, a look at the process. [Stay tuned for completion photos]

|Finally, a cropped view of final art. Ink on Bristol & Digital Finish.

[Click on images for larger view]

Green Label Sound Web 'Hats' [Part 2 of 2]

2010-08-26T00:51:00.000-07:00

Here is second piece of artwork created for the Green Label Sound website. Pretty extreme, eh? No, not really...|

|Green Label Sound Web 'Hats' [Part 1 of 2]

Several updates coming soon. Thanx.

Reckless [Blog in a Blog]

2010-08-03T15:54:00.000-07:00

Oh thank goodness, another BLOG...MadBattleMan/Reckless developments plus personal interest material: Art, Music, Printed Matter and Toys. Please take a gander.

SDCC 2k10 Gratitude

2010-07-31T16:42:00.000-07:00

The MadBattleMan Dusk Edition SDCC 2k10 would not have been possible without help from these amazing people: Reckless Toy Crew, Toy Tokyo, Pushead, Bigshot Toyworks, Toybot Studios, Rich J., Chris K. & anyone who made their way to the convention to pick up the toy or gave support in anyway. Mega-thanx to following bloggers for the online coverage: Toybot Studios, Kaiju Chronicle, Vinyl Pulse, Toysrevil, SpankyStokes, Land of Frost & of course THEE JHateball over at Mishka.

A small number of Dusk MadBattleMan figures will soon be stomping around the Toy Tokyo 10th anniversary.

Mad Battle Man [Chapter 1: Dusk]

2010-07-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

RECKLESS TOYS!

MAD BATTLE MAN SDCC [Sale Info]

2010-07-15T18:35:00.000-07:00

The first MAD BATTLE MAN colorway DUSK premieres at SDCC 2010! Limited to 60 pieces, it will ONLY be available at the TOY TOKYO booth #5437 (G) starting Weds night July 21. $98|

[Click on image for larger view]

|RECKLESS TOYS!

Photo by Toybot Studios

Harvey Pekar

2010-07-12T13:00:00.000-07:00

Harvey Pekar, a great and creative person passed away today.

|A Comic book writer, filing clerk, music & literary critic. I dressed as Harvey for Halloween once.

Green Label Sound Web 'Hats' [Part 1 of 2]

2010-07-11T19:16:00.000-07:00

Mtn. Dew Projects continue! Check out the original artwork created for the Green Label Sound website.|

[Click on image for larger view]

|Find the bass clef? Check back later for a second update.

Mad Battle Man 'Dusk' Colorway Full Reveal!

2010-07-06T17:25:00.000-07:00

Unveiled today, a complete view of the RECKLESS TOYS x MIKE SUTFIN SDCC 2k10 Exclusive MAD BATTLE MAN Dusk colorway. Behold, the factory painted sample |

| Additional pics & info over at Toybot Studios & RECKLESS TOYS

World of Warcraft Official Magazine

2010-07-05T18:17:00.000-07:00

WoW Trading Card Game illustration Dr. Boom! featured in the Official World of Warcraft magazine. Vol. 1 Issue 02 |

|More Warcraft updates coming soon.

Mad Battle Man 'Dusk' Colorway Part 3

2010-06-30T17:14:00.000-07:00

The SDCC exclusive rears it's ugly head in this third
puzzle piece of the original handpaint colorway|

|The factory paint sample has arrived! First shots will
premiere tomorrow, July 1st at Toybot Studios

RECKLESS TOYS

Motohead!

2010-06-25T11:08:00.000-07:00

Several collaborations with ICON MOTOSPORTS underway! After viewing an Alliance motorcycle helmet sample, one could easily say they are pushing the industry limits of graphic application technology. Sharp stuff! Below an in-progress preview of selected inked artwork|

|First release scheduled for August 2k10. Thank you

Mad Battle Man 'Dusk' Colorway Part 2

2010-06-23T18:18:00.000-07:00

An additional MAD BATTLE MAN sneak-peek puzzle piece|

|More previews of the SDCC 'Dusk' colorway coming soon!

RECKLESS TOYS

MISHKA x SUTFIN Preview

2010-06-17T12:53:00.000-07:00

Chief Officers at MISHKA have given the go-ahead to post a preview of our collaboration coming down the pike!!|

|Super Fun. Thank you.

Mad Battle Man 'Dusk' Colorway Part 1

2010-06-16T18:43:00.001-07:00

Out of the vault! A sneak peek at the upcoming MAD BATTLE MAN 'Dusk' production colorway for SDCC. Physical samples & step by step painting instruction manuals were created to assist the manufacturing process overseas. Below, a cross section view of the original hand-colored figure sent to the factory|

|Next week: Sneak peek Part 2 - Stay tuned. Thank you.

RECKLESS TOYS

Reckless Toys x Mike Sutfin - Mad Battle Man Proto

2010-06-09T16:21:00.000-07:00

More pics and info over at Toybot Studios & Kaiju Chronicle

An equivalent fist of gratitude: Reckless Toys, Pushead, Toybot Studios, Kaiju Chronicle and Bigshot Toyworks.

Sign up for email bulletins: admin@mikesutfin.com

Tech Deck Hollywood Skateboards 2K2

2010-04-23T17:35:00.000-07:00

It's been oh so still on this blog but quite the opposite here in the studio. BUSY. Recent ART projects must remain in the vault for the time being, but the work tornado has calmed long enough to dig up these almost forgotten Tech Decks:

New PETE SUTFIN Vid!!

2009-12-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Blasting fast down the streets of Long Beach with life in his eyes, Pete Sutfin continues to amaze his brother (me). Check it out:

DC SHOE v. SUTFIN II

2009-11-02T21:36:00.000-08:00

Second Sutfin collaboration with DC SHOE. Featuring new wrap-around artwork printed on synthetic leather, finished with an embroidered DC logo. Both BLK and WHT bumpers available. Halloween 2K9.

Below: Final artwork: Ink on Bristol/digital finish [Please Click for lrg. View]

DC SHOE x SUTFIN I

World of Warcraft [GURTOGG BLOODBOIL]

2009-11-01T22:20:00.000-08:00

Recent World of Warcraft Painted Illustration work (Click on images for larger view).

[Above: GURTOGG BLOODBOIL pencil sketch: Charcoal, Chalk and Prismacolor on Rives BFK followed by Final Oil on Board © Upper Deck / Blizzard Entertainment]

SPAZZ logo 97'

2009-10-20T12:25:00.000-07:00

Sketchbook find: Logo for Bay Area Power Violence trio SPAZZ. Drawn on a whim in a van in 97, multiple versions ensued, the final drawing approved but looking back...another face-lift is needed!?! Most would agree. Mostly. Regardless, sweat to this oldie:

Oozing Banner version live in color:

Recent Painted Work [World of Warcraft]

2009-10-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

[Above: Disdain pencil sketch and Final Oil on Board © Upper Deck / Blizzard Entertainment]

[Above: Doomwalker pencil sketch and Final Oil on Board © Upper Deck / Blizzard Entertainment]
Click on images for larger view

Juxtapoz Oct. 2K9 Feature

2009-09-24T13:43:00.000-07:00

Juxtapoz Oct. 2K9 n105 HALLOWEEN the Pushead Curated Issue is out on newsstands now. You'll want to rip favorite pages out and cover your walls. "It's a corker!"

[Above: Cover variants from Left to Right: Pushead Limited Newsstand, Pushead Newsstand and John Cebollero Subscriber edition]

Features include Wes Benscoter, Rockin' Jelly Bean, Takato Yamamoto, Mike Sutfin, Kostas Seremetis, Kris Verwimp, Eric So, John Cebollero, Kristin Callahan and an insider interview with Mark A. Nelson!

Recent Painted Work

2009-09-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

Check out the new cover art for the upcoming World of Warcraft TCG Raid Deck: NAXXRAMAS. This mega-set of WoW trading cards comes with some top-notch packaging: A DVD style slipcase box with full-color wrap-around artwork and a sharp looking foil stamped logo on the cover. The inner box features the artwork, free of all text. First shown at Gencon 2K9. [Click on image for larger view]

[Naxxramus Final Painting: Oil on Wood]

[Pencil/Charcoal on Rives BFK]

MTG Artwork [Below]

['Oversoul' Final Oil on board]

[Pencil]

['Polluted' Final Oil on Board]

[Pencil]

[Just sayin...]

JUXTAPOZ OCT 2K9 n105

2009-09-01T13:04:00.000-07:00

The upcoming issue of JUXTAPOZ Magazine October 2k9 has been curated by PUSHEAD. Features include WES BENSCOTER, ROCKIN JELLY BEAN, TAKATO YAMAMOTO, KOSTAS, SEREMETIS, KRIS VERWIMP, ERIC SO, JOHN CEBOLLERO, MIKE SUTFIN and more (Insider interview with MARK A NELSON!?!).[Cover preview above: Pushead's new version of the iconic HAND OF FEAR]

HUGE HONOR to be in JUXTAPOZ. An opportune time to show some previous work for the reputable magazine...1st time issue Jan/Feb 2k5 n54 'Devil's Night' Showstoppers Article:

2nd time Spring Special Black & White Issue 2k5 'Career Corner'

MEGA-THANKS-PUSHEAD!!

[Above: Pusfan Evidence Grade 12]

Rumble Monsters x Mike Sutfin HPS MS13

2009-08-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

Originally Available in Japan @ Rumble Monsters. [Sold out]

Mike Sutfin Handpainted Rumble Monsters Entity 13

2009-08-14T00:10:00.000-07:00

Pics & words nabbed! from the man behind the lens at Toybot Studios:

Mike Sutfin handpainted Entity 13 Robot from Rumble Monsters in a western theme.

An unexpected and wonderful extra is this awesome USB drive custom laser engraved with Mike's logo by Kurt Barbee of Laser Tag Cartel (formerly 5280 Lasers). Not only is the custom USB drive kick-ass, it contains a video showing Mike painting these toys with music by James Plotkin

****
Many Thanks Pushead, Rumble Monsters, Toybot Studios, Kurt B. and James Plotkin.
Mike S.

Random

2009-08-12T11:42:00.000-07:00

In today's incoming email...Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. Never seen this. Laughs galore. Thanks J:

MIKE SUTFIN x RECKLESS TOYS: INTRODUCING THE MADBATTLEMAN

2009-07-29T20:15:00.000-07:00

Press Statement From: RECKLESS TOYS

This is the first look at punk-fantasy artist Mike Sutfin’s designs for his first original toy, the MadBattleMan, which will be available from Reckless Toys in winter 2009. A sneak peek at the prototype for the toy took place at San Diego Comicon at the Toy Tokyo booth, on Thursday, July 23! The left and center images are from the postcard that was given out at Mike Sutfin’s signing; on the far right is a shot of the prototype. (Check our Flickr account for more detailed shots.) Sculpted by Scott Wetterschneider of Big Shot Toy Works, the final toy will stand at 9.25 inches tall and will be available via Reckless Toys’ web site and select retailers in the United States and Japan. This is the first of many toys to come from Reckless!

Coming soon! Reckless Blog

RumbleMonsters x Sutfin HP Pharoahs Baby [Sale Info]

2009-07-29T18:49:00.000-07:00

Individually painted Rumble Monsters Pharoahs Baby available now in web-store.
Signed and numbered edition of 12.
Hand-stamped header card.
(Please note: This is a web-blind-bag sale, all are different)

BopBellyPentaStar T-Shirt [Sale Info]

2009-07-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

2 versions available now in web-store.

SDCC 2K9 Grey Discharge Ink

mikesutfin.com White Discharge Ink

Mike Sutfin x Rumble Monsters Handpainted Entity 13 for SDCC 2009

2009-07-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

Rumble Rumble!! From Toybot Studios:

Another shocker for SDCC, didn't even see this one coming! MIKE SUTFIN gets robotic on this RUMBLE MONSTERS ENTITY 13 HANDPAINT. Being introduced during the PUSHEAD event at TOY TOKYO on Thursday July 23rd, Mike will lay out quite a few of these handpainted beauties. The detail is insane! Mike just seems to know how to exceptionally apply paint to RUMBLE MONSTERS vinyl figures...it just keeps getting better. Each one has hand brushed detail, carefully and meticuously added over a painted base. Be there for the unveiling...then start crying. Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming....SUTFIN and PUSHEAD HANDPAINTS at SDCC... brain overload!

The story goes that this Entity 13 crushed the skull of an enemy with his mighty sledgehammer and all of the demons were released and started to take over the robot's body and making the 13 a demon possessed mecha monster!

SDCC T

2009-07-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

San Diego Comicon 2k9 Tee!

Available: TOY TOKYO, SDCC BOOTH 5237, Thursday, July 23rd @4:40-7pm

Lmtd to 24 pcs.
Grey Discharge ink! comfy on hot days
Super extra nice shirt

Stay tuned for more info waves!

(Thanks R!)

The Filth and the Fury

2009-07-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

A mysterious package arrives, return address: 'Lando Calrissian'. Once open, it's understood that the talented artist I met in NYC Halloween 2k7, Kostas Seremetis was the true mastermind behind this cannibalized toy creation! Why it was sent, why why why? At this point it's still unclear, but the fact he decided to send it to me is like listening to both the Rocky and Karate Kid theme-songs at once. Permission granted to post these images. Enjoy my good friends, enjoy.

Below:
Kostas Seremetis
2009
"THE ETERNALS #1""
polished bronze & nickel plated.
edition of 6

San Diego Comicon 2K9

2009-07-17T11:11:00.000-07:00

Thurs, July 23rd 440PM @ Toy Tokyo Booth 5237
Pressed for time I resort to simple cut and paste!
From ToybotStudios: Check out an exclusive preview of one of Mike Sutfin's custom Rumble Monsters Bop Dragon and Mini Damnedron set with green and Yellow paint over translucent vinyl with unbelievable paint application. It comes in a clear paint can with a full color mini-print included!

Check back later for more previews!!!

(Thanks KJ!!)

Pajo 'Where Eagles Dare'

2009-07-02T13:50:00.001-07:00

Check out this Misfits cover. There's 9 more songs available but only on vine-yl.

Rob Crow did something similar many years ago with 'Astro Zombies':

I Want Your Skull #7

2009-06-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

A Skull-belly Bop Dragon found his way thru the B-movie fog and into issue #7 of I Want Your Skull. Inflow: IWYS!

DC SHOE x Sutfin Halloween 2k9

2009-05-11T15:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Ghouls and Goblins,
New collaboration with DC SHOE coming this Halloween.

Thank you,
Mike S.

Happy Birthday Devon!

2009-05-02T15:11:00.000-07:00

See you in the pit!! Well, actually more off to the side by the Record crates.

Shinganist Book Release & Group Show

2009-04-16T12:52:00.000-07:00

Looking forward to checking out this amazing show curated by Usugrow.

Shinganist.com
Shinganist.blogspot

Thrash Detective

2009-04-09T12:01:00.000-07:00

It's been ages since I've watched the video for 'Institutionalized'. I just now noticed that the actor that plays Mike Muir's Dad in the video is none other than Jack Nance? (Eraserhead, Twin Peaks, Meatballs 4 (haha)). I don't care how many times I hear this song it still gets the heart pumping.

Draw @ Shooting Gallery SF

2009-04-07T18:14:00.000-07:00

DRAW
Opening Reception Saturday,
April 11, 2009 7-11pm
Shooting Gallery

Hiro Grim

2009-03-31T11:27:00.000-07:00

I am sad to hear Japanese artist Hiro Grim passed away at 35. Admittedly, I am new to his work, but I was very impressed by his stark black and white illustrations and cool hand lettering. R.I.P.

Coff Cool 2

2009-03-31T11:22:00.000-07:00

New and improved Coffee Ice Cubes for my already potent home brew.

Nothing New from Brian Ewing

2009-03-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

Fellow pencil slinger Brian Ewing has new book coming out for Dark Horse(SDCC 09??)...'Don't Hold Your Breath Nothing New From Brian Ewing'check the cool animated trailer courtesy of the very talented Crankbunny.

New Skateboard Graphics Collection

2009-03-21T12:38:00.000-07:00

The cover for Foundation's epic skate film 'Cataclysmic Abyss' was split in two for 2 limited skateboard decks in 2007. To my surprise, they were featured in a new book on skateboard graphics.

A friend sent me this video clip of Foundation Pro Gareth Stehr speaking from the shadows about the evolution of the Cataclysmic Abyss. Figured now is a good time to post it. I didn't know he drew the original logo:

Go to BNQT for more videos.

New Skateboard Graphics

Move:18 - Listen with Your Ears and Eyes Wide Open, This Time_Post #2

2009-03-21T11:50:00.000-07:00

'Weather on the Platforms' -Acrylic and Watercolor on Cassette and Jewel Case.

Have a look at more images from the opening (missing a few pieces unfortunately)here

Move:18-Listen with Your Ears and Eyes Wide Open, This Time

2009-03-19T21:44:00.000-07:00

Artist and curator Rich Jacobs, gathered a group of artists to fill up the gallery walls at the Park Life Gallery in SF for his recent conception called Move:18 - Listen with Your Ears and Eyes Wide Open, This Time. The show is about sound, music, noise and will feature a large range of work including photography, dimensional, paintings and drawings. Some of these works create a lot of sound on their own. Excited about my company here.

Featuring
Tana Sprague, Billy Sprague, Eric White, Cody Hudson, James Gallagher, Richard Mcguire, Chris Shary, Bernie Mcginn, Jason Polan, Cynthia Connolly, Dave King, Ian Johnson, Chris Duncan, Jordin Isip, Alex Kopps, Andrew Scott, Bill Daniel, V.Vale, Brian Flynn, Carl Dunn, Tim Kerr, Pat Graham, Jeff Canham, Luke Bartels, Calef Brown, Sonny Kay, Gabe Voiles, Chrissy Piper, Jfre Robot Coad, Phil Franklyn, Yuri Shibuya, Bill Kouglas, Andy Ward, Hiroshi Kimura, Dora Drimalas, Fritz Welch, Bert Quieroz, Matthew Badja, David Applegate, Koen Holtkamp, Mike Sutfin, Garry Davis, Rodger Bridges, Kyle Ranson, Jeff Manson, James Brown, Pat Delaney.

Opening reception Friday, March 20, 2009. 7 to 11 pm.
Park Life
220 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: 415.386.7275

Come out if you can. I will be there for sure but must cruise out to watch the 2 hr Battlestar Galactica finale. That's right, I don't care I love it.

-Mike S.

DC SHOE v. SUTFIN

2009-03-17T02:33:00.000-07:00

Yeah!! We started in the alley now we chill in cali. New sneakers for DC out now. Bumper/toe stylings in both black & white. Available in stores and the DC Online Store.
-Mike S.
(2nd set with all new graphic coming Halloween 2k9)

Thanks for the quality Pics Toybot Studios!!

Gobin Cock Video 'We've Got A Bleeder'

2009-02-15T19:34:00.000-08:00

Yeah!!! New Goblin Cock footage!!

GOBLIN COCK - "We've Got A Bleeder" Music Video - Director Matt Hoyt from Matt Hoyt - Wormwood Films on Vimeo.

Goblin Cock is currently on tour and for those in the bay area, they will be destroying at the Rickshaw Stop on Feb. 26th!! 8PM.

Om - Six Organs of Admittance Poster by David D'Andrea

2009-02-13T14:43:00.000-08:00

I'm feeling enthusiastic about my friends at Monolith Press. They have notably expanded their web presence with a new blog, portfolio and upcoming webstore.

Thier first release is a very strong offering from amazing artist David D'Andrea. A new 9 color silk screen poster for Om / Six Organs of Admittance / Portland 2-13-09 will go on sale at midnight, Friday February 13th at the new Monolith webstore.

The print was made in an edition of 225, with a variant edition of 28. Approximately 100 regular edition and 20 variants will be available via mailorder.
Sold with a "first come- first serve" policy. Any over-orders will be refunded.

David D'Andrea
Monolith Press

In a related side note. I am gearing up to start a brand new art print for Monolith this March.

NYCC Last Words

2009-02-12T12:36:00.000-08:00

NY Comicon was a rewarding and memorable trip! I've made some friends in the short time I've been working on vinyl toys and it was a pleasure to meet up direct. A handful of toy enthusiasts even flew in from all over the globe! Thanks so much to everyone who made this a great event for us. Extreme thanks go to Rumble Monsters, Toy Tokyo, Secret Base and of course Pushead & the Skeletal Crew!! The response has been amazing and thanks to Vinyl Pulse, ToyCyte, Hateball/Mishka for getting the word out on the internerds. Sorry if I accidentally forgot anything...

The Bop Dragon / Mini Damnedron sets came packed in a clear hand-paint bucket with a special mini-giclee in back. Here is a photo of the first NYCC Duo Set:

I also came home with a small amount of quality loot from the convention which I will post later.

Brian E. we love you.

New York Comicon FEB 2k9

2009-01-27T13:32:00.000-08:00

On my way to the NYCC for the first time this February. I have finished some new handpainted RUMBLE MONSTERS Bop Dragon figures for Pushead's '92 Minutes of Pus' event at the Toy Tokyo Booth. A very limited amount of matching Bop Dragon / Mini Damnedron sets will be on display too. These sets will come with a signed/numbered mini-Giclee. Secret Base's Hiddy will also be on site with new amazing sale items. I will not be doing a signing appearance, but will be moshing thru con. Most likely I will be wearing a a Nuclear Assault t-shirt or something...

'92 Minutes of Pus' Saturday Feb 7th @ 2:09 pm
New York Comic Convention, Jacob Javits Center!

TOY TOKYO booth # 858

Pics: Toybot Studios

Mini-Giclee image:

Back to work. Thank you.
Mike S.

New Goblin Cock record coming Jan. 27 2k9

2008-12-17T19:08:00.000-08:00

The true identity of the members of Goblin Cock has been guarded with total fracking secrecy. There have been rumors whispered of Rob Crow's involvement since he always seems to be on location at every single live performance. It's a longshot, but perhaps it came from the sticker placed on the cover of every CD that says 'Featuring Rob Crow of PINBACK'. It's a question shrouded in mystery.

Some have said the artwork for the cover of the new album 'Come with me if you want to live' contains %100 less Goblin Penis than the debut record 'Bagged & Boarded'(uncensored version). The true fan's trained eye would beg to differ with at least %15 of said statement. Judge for yourself buddy.

As an Illustrator I often use the finest quality reference material. Usually photoshoots last 10-12 hours: Setting up lighting, storyboarding, noon lunch break and guitar hero sessions in the van. Here for the first time we offer a glimpse at our delicate process:

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'Come with me if you want to live!' To be released Jan. 27 2k9 on Robcore records. Also in January, look for the 'Cock across America' tour!

I am thrilled to be part of this project and I love this record. I think Rob, um, Lord Phallus has already completed the next album with a title I hesitate to mention here. Maybe later on...

Battle on,
Mike S.
(Sorry Mom...)

MS2 Lemonade Vinyl 2 Tampo only

2008-12-07T23:54:00.000-08:00

MS2 Bop Dragons have a grayscale header card with stamp (Sutfin Version-LemonYellow Rumble Monsters Version-Silver)and signature.

MS2 comes with added Bonus: HP Lemonheads.

Contact: admin@mikesutfin.com

Parallel Universe

2008-12-07T14:03:00.001-08:00

No, you rule!

Whhaaattt Duuuddde?

2008-12-05T11:46:00.000-08:00

Gotta hang in till the end, I guess this is real.

'Lightning Bolts' Charity Art Show Dec. 10th

2008-12-03T00:48:00.000-08:00

Lightning Bolts is a BMX-inspired exhibit created around the historic introduction of BMX as an Olympic sport. Nike teamed up with BMX Hall of Famer, Bob Haro, recreating his iconic number plate as a blank canvas.

The Lightning Bolts Art Show, presented by Nike 6.0, has aligned with the Athlete Recovery Fund for a final exhibit Dec. 11th- Dec 14th at the historic Montalbán Theater in Hollywood. Original works from over 40 artists will be exhibited than auctioned off online to raise money for ARF to aid injured action sports athletes. The online auction will begin Weds. Dec. 10th at 8:00 PM and end Weds. Dec. 14th at 2:00 Pm. For info on contributing artists, an online gallery, and to submit a bid for original art visit www.athleterecoveryfund.com

The Montalbán
1615 Vine Street,
Hollywood, CA 90028

Contributing Artists include:
Adam Haynes, Andrew Lee, Andrew Pommier, Andy Jenkins, Blaine Fontana, Bob Haro, Chris Hargrave, Chris Reed, Cody Hudson, Dave Ortiz, Don Pendelton, Gork Barrette, Greg Higgins, Jeff Tremaine, Jimmy levan, Joe Polevy, Judson Bryan, Kevin Wilkins, Klaus Dyba, Lee Basford, Leigh Ramsdall, Mark Lewman, Michael Leon, Mike De Wit, Mike Sutfin, Nick Phillip, Norman Chuck, Pete Demos, Rich Hansen, Ronnie Bonner, Scott Towne, Sean Hargraves, Taj Mihelich, TETSU, Tim March, Todd Bratrud and Tofer.

The Bop Dragon Mike Sutfin Colorway Saga!!!

2008-11-25T23:27:00.000-08:00

From Toybot Studios:

THE BOP DRAGON MIKE SUTFIN COLORWAY SAGA

Perhaps one of the craziest colorways to come out of the RUMBLE MONSTERS stable, this BOP DRAGON MIKE SUTFIN COLORWAY is going to have you scratching your head with variations. All part of the devious plan stirred up at the HOUSE of RUMBLE MONSTERS in Japan.

First, Mr. Sutfin created his colorway and through secret contacts and meetings (yours truly was privy to one such meeting...until they smacked me over the head), passed along the vinyl and paint directions along with special utensils to an agent for RUMBLE MONSTERS. From there....maybe it was the long hours and paint fumes....but it turned out something like this....all in very small (TINY!) quantities:

No Less Than Four (4) Different Versions:

SUTFIN US VERSIONS

*MS1 = PAINTED VERSION - Black, Day-glow Red, Silver Metallic and Iridescent white paint. Semi-transparent frosty yellow 'Lemonade' vinyl BOP. Includes both black tampos. Plus, the forehead tampo designs of all these PAINTED VERSIONS have been carefully embellished by Sutfin...with a few 'stitches'. Signed on the foot by Sutfin too!

*MS2 = UNPAINTED LEMONADE 2 TAMPO ONLY VERSION - Includes both black tampos on semi-transparent frosty yellow Lemonade vinyl BOP. There is NO paint on this version.....clean.

RUMBLE MONSTERS JAPAN VERSIONS

*RM3 = PAINTED NO TAMPO VERSION- Black, Day-glow Red, Silver Metallic and Iridescent white paint. Semi-transparent frosty yellow 'Lemonade' vinyl BOP....with NO tampos.

*RM4 = BLACKENED LEMONADE 2 TAMPO VERSION- Includes both black tampos on semi-transparent frosty yellow Lemonade vinyl BOP. This BOP has black paint sprayed over the entire figure, then wiped off gently leaving some paint in the cracks.

On top of all this.....Mr. Sutfin crafted out a beautiful special header card for all versions (besides the 2 tampo designs)!

Release information:
VERSIONS MS1 & MS2 are now available! contact admin@mikesutfin.com

VERSIONS RM3 & RM4 will be available at the end of November! check out rumble-monsters.net

Pick up your stunt-wood and get illlllllll...

2008-11-24T16:35:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to see that the skate film 'Sick Boys' is coming out on DVD!! Extras? Holy crap. I must have watched this flick 100x as a kid. I paid homage in my Mountain Dew video (mini skateboard in my Wheaties) but it didn't make the cut. Probably a good thing in hindsight. The less time my mug is on youtube the better.

Sick Boys 1988 from Bryce Kanights on Vimeo.

Rumble Monsters VS. Sutfin!!

2008-11-19T02:54:00.001-08:00

Since Pushead's Skeletal Carival 3 during SDCC, RUMBLE MONSTERS and Sutfin have decided to continue their unholy collaboration of vinyl! This time, with iron determination, the two forces have combined their creative energies, giving birth to a new BOP DRAGON COLORWAY. Two extremely limited versions to be released: PAINTED VERSION & Unpainted LEMONADE VINYL 2 TAMPO ONLY. Two original illustrations were created for tampos, which are printed on the forehead and across the belly of each figure. Every Bop Dragon comes packaged with additional new artwork running horizontally on a special header card, with signature. Stay tuned for more fine tuned photos!

Contact: admin@mikesutfin.com

-Thank you.
(sword not included)

Five New Hand Painted Bop Dragons

2008-11-19T02:12:00.000-08:00

Not for sale. Collection of RUMBLE MONSTERS.

Framed

2008-11-17T14:28:00.000-08:00

I recently received this pic of a framed Punch in the Face giclee. Made my day. Thanks J!

Little Man with the Bottlecans!

2008-11-16T11:19:00.000-08:00

Pretty sweet!

Cursed Vision of Sagaras!

2008-11-11T01:55:00.000-08:00

Charcoal and Prismacolor on Rives BFK

Take Two

Color Comp Digital

Final Oil on Wood

World of Warcraft trading card database!

Battle On Barack

2008-11-04T01:30:00.000-08:00

I'm not going to tell you who to vote for...but it seems obvious.

This blog exists!

2008-11-04T01:16:00.000-08:00

mikesutfin.com has been in need of some reconstruction. I have plans for a complete overhaul but until then we have a temporary splash page. Thanks Chris K!

Pull up your sneak

2008-09-26T00:48:00.000-07:00

Peek at new graphics for DC Shoes coming Holiday 2k9. These might be too tough for mere mortals...just in time for Halloween. Consult your personal physician.

Released from the Feast...

2008-09-25T15:36:00.000-07:00

3 different screen prints now available @ mikesutfin.com in the 'store' section under 'Prints and Posters'.

Subhumans, Criminal Damage and Conquest for Death live in San Francisco/Reno 2k8. 18"x24", 3-color, metallic gold, all signed and numbered. This is thee gold edition of 54.(Click image for larger view)

'HELLBENT' Silk Screen Art print. 18"x24", 4-Color, Heavy 130 weight paper and this is a signed numbered edition of 57.

'SAFE INSIDE' Silk Screen Art print. 18"x24", 4-Color, Metallic silver ink, Heavy 130 weight paper and this is a signed and numbered edition of 79.

All printed at Monolith Press. All orders come with a free vinyl sticker.

I Want Your Skull #6

2008-09-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

I Want Your Skull #6 is out now.
64 pages. All ART no filler!
I Want Your Skull

James "Gunsho" Quigley : http://www.gunsho.com
Matt Lukesh : http://www.seppukutattoo.com
Lythron : http://www.lythron.com
Adam Turman : http://www.adamturman.com
Shawn Hebrank : http://www.shawnhebrank.com
Justin "Angryblue" Kamerer : http://www.angryblue.com
Nathan Santistevan : http://www.doggydoodle.com
Stephen Kasner : http://www.stephenkasner.com
David V. D'Andrea : http://www.dvdandrea.com
Bobby Dixon : http://www.kollectivefusion.com
Kory "Skummie" Schuerman : http://www.skummie.com
Brian Ewing : http://www.brianewing.com
Christopher Lands : http://www.surrenderart.com
Uncle Allan : http://www.uncleallan.com
Johnny "Thief" Di Donna : http://www.seppukutattoo.com
Tom Denney : http://www.tomdenney.com
Mike "Maximum Fluoride" Fisher : http://www.myspace.com/maximumfluoride
Von Dada : http://www.vondada.com
Adam Swinbourne : http://www.adamswinbourne.com
Kristof Tarisznyas : http://www.nephilistic.com
Brooke Kent : http://www.brookekent.com
Eos : http://www.the-art-of-eos.com
Mr. Kellett : http://www.myspace.com/myskingame
Horrorwood : http://www.horrorwood.info
Luke Drozd : http://www.lukedrozd.com
Tanya Pshenychny : http://www.razorberries.com
Steve "Pheck" Ritsua : http://www.pheckart.com
Gil Wadsworth : http://www.gilwadsworth.com
Jared Connor : http://www.mexicanchocolatedesign.com
Dan Springer : no website
Adam Saul : http://www.asprintingpress.com
Mike Sutfin : http://www.mikesutfin.com
Jason Goad : http://www.ingoadwetrust.com
Nate Van Dyke : http://www.n8vandyke.com
Ryan August : http://www.ryanaugust.com
Shannon Purvis : http://www.bodyrites.com
Miss Pinny : http://www.misspinny.com
Von R. Glitschka : http://www.glitschka.com
Hydro 74 : http://www.hydro74.com
Marald : http://www.marald.net
Cassandra Warren : http://www.cassy.alittlenoise.org
Michael Heinz-Fischer : http://www.110specialblack.de
Jason Tamvakis : http://www.jazun.net
Jeral Tidwell : http://www.humantree.com
Godmachine : http://www.godmachine.co.uk
Brian Butler : http://www.upperhandart.com
Mike Rheault : http://www.micropressdesign.com
Tony Streeter : http://www.tonystreeter.net
Chloe Woodgate : http://www.bunny-lebowski.com
Johnny Crap : http://www.johnnycrap.com
Jason Cooper : http://www.blackheartstudios.com
Kenn Two Four : http://www.kenntwofour.com
Pete Cardoso : http://www.ghost-town.net
Tenebrini : http://www.squad19.com
Digitalink : http://www.designbydigitalink.com
Murdoch Stafford : http://www.murdochhardware.blogspot.com
David Witt : http://www.dwitt.com
Joshua Norton : http://www.joshuanorton.net
Drew Millward : http://www.drewmillward.com
Steven Cerio : http://www.happyhomeland.com
Human Furnace : http://www.myspace.com/humanfurnace13
Stephen Haynes : http://www.fatherofodin.net
Casey Burns : http://www.caseyburns.com

Thank you EWING & AUGUST!!,
Mike S.

Sept. 8th 2k8. Ass End, California

2008-09-21T01:31:00.001-07:00

In route from Portland, Illustrator Davey D'Andrea spots a familiar bottlecan at a desolate country store.

Coff Cool

2008-09-09T20:03:00.001-07:00

Coff Cool, originally uploaded by Mike Sutfin.

I purchased an Ice Coffee in Portland and it came with actual coffee Ice cubes. Why Didn't I think of that...

Feast Your Eyes Opening Night

2008-09-09T19:36:00.000-07:00

Extra mega-thanks to Andy, Mauz, Mark, Katie as well as everyone involved in the Feast Your Eyes group show. I'm glad we were able to make the trip to Portland.

There are still some paper prints available. Information on how to order coming soon. Here are some pics from opening night. I apologize for not having better shots of all the artwork. New camera is overdue.

Marlon's Big Heart

2008-09-02T21:55:00.000-07:00

RIP Marlon. We miss you deeply and there's a hole in this place without you.

FEAST YOUR EYES Sept. 5th! Pdx Final Update

2008-09-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

'Hellbent' Screen Print
4-Color
130 Lb. Recycled Paper
18"x24". Wood is 20"x26"
Wood Edition of 13
Paper Edition of 57

'Safe Inside' Screen Print
4-Color, Metallic Silver Ink, Hand-Painted glow-orange eye.
130 Lb. Recycled Paper
18"x24". Wood is 20"x26"
Wood Edition of 9
Paper Edition of 79

'Punch in the Face' Gilcee
Edition of 7
Moab Fine Art Paper
Paper: 24"x24"
Image:20"x20"

Printed at Monolith Press.

I had a lot of help on these. Thank you to everyone that took the time to teach me.

BattleOn,
Mike S.

FEAST YOUR EYES Sept. 5th! Pdx Update

2008-09-02T20:10:00.000-07:00

The following pictures are random shots taken during the process of making two silk-screen prints for the FEAST YOUR EYES group artshow.

Hessian Henchman, meet the public...

2008-09-01T13:59:00.001-07:00

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FEAST YOUR EYES Sept. 5th 2k8 Portland

2008-08-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

OPENING NIGHT
Friday, September 5th, 2008
6pm-10pm

Diesel Fuel Gallery
726 South East 10th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214
503.231.8988
http://www.dieselfuelprints.com

Music by DJ Nate C
http://www.myspace.com/nanotear

Featured Artists:
Davey D'Andrea
Glenn Smith (Glenno)
Lee Zeman
Lydia Crumbley
Mark McCormick
Mauz (Monolith Press)
Miguel Veliz
Mike Fisher (Maximum Fluoride)
Mike Sutfin
Sam Ford
Santos

I took this print show as an opportunity to rework some older art. The two prints seen below were originally record covers for the amazing bands BLACK HELL(Arizona) and SAFE INSIDE(CA). Each 4-color silk-screen print will be available at the event. 10 on WOOD with hand painted sections. 50 pcs. on 130 lb. paper.

More pics to come...thank you.