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Whoever said a teenage princess couldn't lead an intergalactic rebellion, obviously never met this whip-smart, bun-coiffed darling of Alderaan. My favorite incarnation of Princess Leia has always been her look on the ice planet of Hoth. I think my appreciation is directly tied into some early crush I developed during my childhood winters in Buffalo, NY. So this is my homage to the baddest babe with a blaster, this side of a Wampa cave.
Also, just a reminder: this piece is available for sale, along with the others in my "SNIKT! POW! BAMF!" series of art based on pop culture action icons. Check out the other works via the links below. Contact me at hiredmeat@gmail.com if you'd like to make a purchase. Serious inquiries only, please.
Spider-Man
Joe Fixit
Elektra: Assassin & Wolverine
"Would it help if I got out and pushed?!"
- King Gum.
This is the finish on a quick, mixed-media piece I started in my notebook, a weekend or two ago. It was a nice exercise in letting a piece come together "naturally"... just trying to tap into my creativity, without over-thinking every step of the process.
"Little fish, big fish, swimmin' in the water. Come back here, man. Gimme my daughter."
- Gum.
Another hero piece for my recent series of 9 x 12's... this time, of everyone's favorite Web Head!
"I can't fold, I need gold, I re-up and reload. Product must be sold to you."
- Gum.
It's been a busy weekend, aboard The S.S. Helen! Above are a couple shots of my workspace, taken during a printmaking session earlier this evening. These little cuties are the rubber block prints that will come free with each pre-ordered copy of LIONSEATYOU, the third of three limited edition sketchbooks I've released this year.
If you missed out on the pre-order, don't fret. The block print will still be available for a reasonable price. Look for an update on that, this week!
Live from Planet Meat,
- Dave Gum.
Been cooking up these comic character pieces, to keep things fresh. First up: Elektra and Wolverine!
If you're interested in owning one of these, drop me a line - hiredmeat@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only, please.
Snikt, Pow, Zap!
- Gum.
For almost a year, I've been scheming and dreaming of moving back to Los Angeles, California. And now my beautiful dream is about to become science-fact. Because in January 2011, I'm packing up my Oakland studio and moving the entire Hiredmeat operation down to The City of Angels!
Even though leases have been signed and notices have been given, there's still tons of logistical hoopla for me to deal with. The upcoming move - combined with Holiday travel - has me pressed like a childhood memory in Jack Donaghy's mind vice (for any 30 Rock fans out there). And with the Herculean tasks at hand, I'm doubly in need of support from my fans, friends and collectors.
There are several ways you (Yes, you!) can help me make all this happen; including: investing in original artwork from my "Pick Up The Pieces" online art sale, pre-ordering my new sketchbook LIONSEATYOU, and/or purchasing various items from my online store.
- View and purchase original works from the "PICK UP THE PIECES" Online Art Sale!
- Pre-order your copy of LIONSEATYOU, complete with free rubber block print!
- Purchase "Booty & The Beast" art print and/or graphic novels in The Meatshop!
I've had a fine time providing you folks with all sorts of weird eye candy, during my years in The Bay Area. And I'm excited to reach whole new levels of visual vibrancy in sunny SoCal.
I do hope you'll stick with me for this next chapter of the grand adventure that has been my career!
With ink stained fingers,
- Dave "King Gum" Crosland
This Friday night, the King Gum/Food One collaborative print - "Booty & The Beast" - will be on exhibit in the 1AM Gallery's year end show, PRINT PRINT PRINT. This exhibition is a gathering of original art prints from some of California's finest, including Mars 1, Julie West, Reuben Rude and more. All works will be for sale, and many of the creators will be on hand during the opening reception, including yours truly.
1AM Gallery presents:
PRINT PRINT PRINTReception - December 10th / 7 - 9:30pm / 21+1000 Howard St @ 6th St / San Francisco CA
www.1AMSF.com
Hope to see you there!
- King Gum Crosland
I whipped up this Captain Marvel piece for a Newsarama article on the character's history. Enjoy!
"One more coffee. One more cigarette. One more morning trying to forget."
- Dave Gum.
To wrap up this year and support my relocation to L.A., I'm holding an online art sale, called "PICK UP THE PIECES." The sale offers a variety of art from 2010, 2009 and 2008, with drawings and paintings from previous gallery exhibits, including my solo San Francisco exhibit, "Undefeated," and the ever popular "I AM 8-BIT" video game themed art shows.
The title and pertinent info for each piece is listed below its image. An * indicates that the work is framed. To make a purchase, please contact me at hiredmeat@gmail.com for the price list. Serious inquiries only, please. Shipping rates will be determined on a per-purchase basis, due to the variety of size and weight of the works.
“Those Things’ll Kill Ya” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *
“Stone Faced” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *
“Grimace and Bear It” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *
“Devil Exhale” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *
“Box” / 5” x 8.5” / mixed media on paper
“Experience” / 5" x 8.5" / mixed media on paper
"Caffeine McQueen” / 4" x 6" / collage & mixed media on canvas
“Blues Man Greene” / 6” x 6” / collage & mixed media on canvas SOLD
Captain America” / 9” x 12” / mixed media on bristol
“Destroy #2” / 9” x 12” / mixed media on cardboard
“Attack!” / 12” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper
“Morning Study Tina” / 8” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper *
“Bedlam & Blade” / 8” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper * SOLD
”Dead Bloom” / 14” x 18” / acrylics on illustration board *
“Animal Attraction / 14” x 18” / acrylics on illustration board *
“Super” / 12” x 12” / collage & mixed media on canvas
“Kong” / 12” x 12” / collage & mixed media on canvas
“Busines As Usual” / 9” x 12” / collage & mixed media on wood
“Urban Flight” / 9” x 12” / collage & mixed media on wood
“Holy Haymaker” / 16” x 20” / mixed media on wood panel *
“Brute Breath” / 16” x 20” / mixed media on wood panel *
The Unavoidable Conflict of Plus Versus Minus" / 9" x 12" / collage & mixed media on wood *
I look forward to hearing from you.
- Dave Crosland, aka King Gum.
Whoever said a teenage princess couldn't lead an intergalactic rebellion, obviously never met this whip-smart, bun-coiffed darling of Alderaan. My favorite incarnation of Princess Leia has always been her look on the ice planet of Hoth. I think my appreciation is directly tied into some early crush I developed during my childhood winters in Buffalo, NY. So this is my homage to the baddest babe with a blaster, this side of a Wampa cave.
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