Stumblebum Fridays: Creative Comrades
By Mark Kaufman It’s been a while since I posted random creative sites. Here are three I found today. Creative Review is one of the best design magazines on the planet, by way of the UK, Between 10 and 5 a creative industry showcase from South Africa, and a site devoted to the Spanish rag […]
AC/DC Animated Concert Intro
By Mark Kaufman We went to see AC/DC at the Tacoma Dome last night. It was a blast from the get go with this ridiculously over the top, suggestive animated sequence. It had everything you’d expect, awesome sets and lighting, a massive smoking locomotive, great sound, bells, explosions, cannons, middle aged dudes with AC/DC shirts, […]
Ellie Greenwich
By Mark Kaufman Man, one thing I love is the girl group sound. L-U-V. I am sad to say that death week continues. Ellie Greenwich famed songwriter of Be My Baby, Chapel of Love, Then He Kissed Me, Leader of the Pack and countless other teenage symphonies has passed away at the age of 68. […]
Karla Kuskin 1932/2009
By Mark Kaufman Noted children’s book author, illustrator and poet Karla Kuskin has passed away at the age of 77. She lives on in libraries and Facebook. My condolences to a dedicated and gifted artist.
Non-Breaking News Dept.
By Mark Kaufman I have been meaning to post this bit of old, non-breaking news for a while now. ICON 6 the Illustration Conference will be taking place July 14-17, 2010 in Los Angeles. I am sure y’all know about it already, what with the Twitter and the Facebook and the official website and all. […]
Drawmark Memory Hole: No Third Term for Doyle
By Mark Kaufman I had the pleasure of drawing the illustration of Governor Jim Doyle for The Isthmus newspaper in Madison, WI a couple of years back. Governor Doyle just announced that he will not seek a third term. He did pledge to fulfill his term until the bitter end, unlike certain other govenors that […]
Mad Men Season 3
By Mark Kaufman Mad Men returned to my Admiral television last night. This season got off to a roaring start. The thematic device of a changing world certainly has resonance today. Check out the swell Mad Men Yourself feature on the official AMC website. Featuring artwork by Dyna Moe.