What is the purpose of this resin goat? It can be argued that objects of beauty have an intrinsic function in that their very existence improves the world. But I don't think that philosophy applies to this goat, which, while cute, seems like it should be utilitarian in some way... perhaps it is the price point. Perhaps it is its 40" height.

A horse statue on the same site features "A Base with wheels... for stability & mobility" and a "Tail... made of a realistic Nylon that is Waterproof". Again, seemingly practical, but just who is pulling their $1800 horse statue around by its waterproof tail? People in south central Florida, judging by the area code, but I need to know more.

Catherine Ledner’s animal prints are an unending source of joy. A New Orleans native she grew up with a laundry list of animals. After attending NYU and Art Center she worked professionally for Travel & Leisure, Dwell, New York Times and Vanity Fair. Her first book was Animal House and she now resides in southern California with her family and many animals.

Her chromogenic prints are available online in several sizes 11x14” (edition of 100), 16x20” (edition of 20), 20x24” (edition of 20), and 32x40 (edition of 10).  Images are light sensitive with a matte finish. All prints come signed with ample borders for framing.

Striking 7×9 inch Giclee prints of original mug shot paintings from a book of black and white crime photographs. Each one is a limited edition of only 10 prints on a paper sack.

Most of the mug shots range between the 1890’s to the 1950’s. The contrast of vibrant colors and depressing futures makes the subject all the more exciting.

Perhaps a month ago I made a note to write about The Small Stakes. And magpie that I am something shiny distracted me. Thankfully on a recent trip to Seattle I meet Jason Munn at Flatstock. His work is simply lovely.

The poster at the left is extremely reasonable at $25.00. It's a two color silkscreen at 18" x 24", purchase here. Check out his site though because he has loads more.

Sometimes the parts that make up a thing hold more appeal than the finished product. Kent Regowski's new book features ordinary teddy bears that have been turned inside out and restuffed. 

”Their fasteners become eyes, their seams become scars, and their stuffing creeps out in the most unexpected places. They are at once hideous yet cuddly, disturbing yet endearing, absurd yet adorable, while offering a metaphor for us all to consider. These bears, which have lived and loved and lost as much as their owners, have suffered and endured through it all.“

One of four signed and numbered photographic Kent Rogowski Bear prints are being offered to coincide with the release of the book. These limited editions are available in 8x10" C-Print (edition of 25), 16x20" (edition of 8) and 48x60" (edition of 3).

Every few weeks I like to stop in Five and Diamond and stock up on silver bird skulls and tigers under glass. All while the creature to the left whispers, “buy me”. Well today it got it's way. Made from ultra soft leather with cast brass face and antlers, Blamo is my new favorite find. Don't tell my crochet collection.

A little birdie at the store told me that Spencer's work will soon be available at Giant Robot. Which is great because he currently has little to no web presence. Plus I bought the last Blamo today.

Tugboat Print Shop in Pittsburgh, PA taps straight into the lino/woodcut lover deep inside me. With brilliant detail and excellent subject matter, I want to buy their entire catalog.

Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth are the two artists behind The Deep Blue Sea and Woodland Creatures collections.

The prints are all very reasonably priced and completely worth the investment.

Sometimes while searching for information you find yourself completely distracted by something extrordinary, like the work of Brooks Salzwedel. It might have been a chance meeting but I'm sure it was meant to be.

From Black Maria Gallery's press release, “With little more than graphite and resin, Salzwedel creates sublime images of nature and industrial development co-existing.  Creating an eerie, ethereal tension between the two, while challenging notions of beauty and destruction. Salzwedel’s process and materials themselves lend additional depth to his content.  The toxic process of the layered resin is initially overshadowed by the beauty of the trees and plant life it contains.”