Kali Amber Meadows

Ride On

2012-01-25T20:04:00.000-08:00

I've been trying to focus on some typography lately, and this is the result. There will be much more to come, and in the mean time, please enjoy!

Check out more of my artwork via BiteYourThumb.com

Cherry Bomb

2012-01-24T22:58:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to the fine folks at Cherry Bomb for posting about my artwork.

Obviously, I really love and appreciate it when I get positive feedback - the fun part of being an artist.

Cherry Bomb is a design firm located in Mexico & they run a nice blog where they post up about various artists and inspiration.

For those who don't speak spanish here's a very rough translation on my part:

Fun, adorable illustrations, patterns, and a couple tributes to great cartoons such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as well as Adventure Time. The work of Kali Meadows is beautifully playful and retro. Needless to say, a designer from Los Angeles, USA - A love for kawaii and pop culture, the perfect combination between a world of fantasy and graphic design, which has been outfitted with super fashion clients, the likes of Sanrio, Disney, Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters andForever 21.

Really happy that they dig my illustrations & special thanks to Nora La Disenadora for selecting my work!

Be sure to check out their site and all the designers - Cherry Bomb

MTV Latin America -

2011-11-27T18:02:00.000-08:00

Here's my latest illustration for MTV Latin America - for a documentary "Agented de Cambio" focusing on safe sex and AIDS Day.
I think there's an art show in the works, i'll keep everyone posted!

Check out the TV AD here The Autumn Society and MTV Latin America

Hi-Tec

2011-11-17T21:34:00.000-08:00

I've had the pleasure of being able to create some fun keycaps with Loungefly, they're currently being sold at Urban Outfitters. It's a blast designing keycaps, basically just coming up with cute little characters that you think other people would identify with. In this day and age, who doesn't see themselves in mass multimedia anyway? Possibly some tribal people, but that's okay, I don't think they're the target market here.

Please Post Bills - Gallery 1988

2011-10-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

Just finished this piece for the upcoming art show titled "Please Post Bills" (Bill Murray themed).

I have managed to stay up past eleven; Many thanks to Netflix for keeping me company.

Oh, I should mention the mention the movie I went with... a childhood fave "What About Bob"

So stop on by Gallery1988 on Melrose Ave this coming Thursday (Nov 3rd) 7-10, it's going to be awesome!

Born To Be Wild

2011-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

Up until this point - I have done very little patterns in personal artwork.

That's all changing now, plan on many patterns to come - also thought it would be a neat to then make a print that went along with each pattern. Not only am I planning on selling the prints, but I'm going to have them available as screen savers at the wonderful Screenfunk for iphones, ipods, and ipads.

Please enjoy and keep checking www.biteyourthumb.com for updates!

Rad Pack - Bite Your Thumb Promotion

2011-10-09T16:21:00.000-07:00

So I finally did it - after putting it off forever; I made buttons and stickers!
Check it out, and if anyone is interested in purchasing 5.00 gets you one magnet, button, & two stickers.
Rad, I know!

Bomberman!

2011-08-31T19:26:00.000-07:00

I have a new upcoming show in Paris that I'm participating in.

It's called 8-bit and it's for Geekart.net the theme is video games.

As I've grown older more and more of my time goes into my art, and less and less into gaming.

Although, I can't help but love the classics that I grew up with.

I digress, without further ado - here's Bomberman!

Leanna Lins Wonderland

2011-08-16T23:18:00.000-07:00

Good times at the Wonderland show premiere!

I was too lazy to adjust the white balance for indoor shots,
but luckily i have this lovely photo by J Fuchs (also one of the participating artists in the show)

Wonderland

2011-07-24T19:23:00.000-07:00

I LOVE FRUIT STANDS

2011-06-27T18:48:00.001-07:00

I must say, a fruit stand to me is like a beacon in the night.
During lunch I headed on down to the photography shop to return a lens rental.
I ended up purchasing some paper for my printer - I didn't think to go to photography store to pick up fine art paper. It makes complete sense, but I just thought that I had to order it online.
I mean, why don't art stores carry this stuff?

Anyway - side tracked... Ah yes, fruit stand.
On my way back to my car I spotted this fruit stand, and I had to go.
I was in luck, they had it all (pineapple, mango, watermelon, cantaloupe, jicama, cucumber, and coconut!). Topped with lime, salt, and hot chili pepper - YUM

It pretty much made my day, and I pretty much just wasted your time with ramblings of fruit.

Mega Man!

2011-06-14T20:04:00.000-07:00

I have an special announcement linked to this art, but I wont say what it is yet!

Panda in the house!

2011-06-08T14:30:00.000-07:00

My panda backpack is now available for purchase at Hot Topic!
Brought to you by the wonderful Loungefly.
My only wish is that at least one person takes this to go see Kung Fu Panda
and shoves a frick load of popcorn in it.

Get Yours Today!

Usagi - Pizza Box Exclusive

2011-06-04T13:32:00.000-07:00

Granted I wasn't able to attend the Autumn Societies latest show "Shell Shock" last night at

Brave New World Comics in Philly.

I still can't contain my excitement to post about the exclusive pizza boxes that were up for grabs.

I was asked to do an exclusive print of Usagi which would be apart of a special pizza box goodie bag for the show. I don't think the print was actually on a pizza box as depicted above, and honestly I don't even really know everything (the awesome) they contained. So i'll keep everyone posted when I find out!

Inspirational

2011-06-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

Link!

2011-05-22T23:42:00.000-07:00

Everyone who is anyone loves Zelda, right?
I'm no exception & I've always wanted to do an illustration of Link.
I have no clue what took me so long.

Will Skyward Sword hurry up already?

Smart Cookie available at Hot Topic

2011-05-22T16:57:00.000-07:00

Peer deep into my soul and you'll see that I love cookies. So much that I had to share my love with the Hot Topic world by expression of a cookie T-shirt.
If you're a smart cookie you'll buy one of these, unless you're a man- then you're a dumb cookie.It'd also look ridiculous on an elderly person.

Available for 22.50 - 24.50 at Hot Topic - Buy Here and check out Loungefly for more awesome juniors T-shirts and accessories.

Cosmic Hair

2011-05-18T20:19:00.000-07:00

Just fooling around in illustrator - playing with gradients and negative space.

Beast Friends Sale - Still time!

2011-05-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Last April I had a show in Chicago called Beast Friends!

Keith Noordzy and I created 30 art pieces for OhnoDoom!.

There's still pieces left over and to save me from paying for shipping them all back to me, I'm hoping to sell a few more. So whom ever tweets, facebooks, or blogs of this I'm personally giving away a free 8.5x11 print titled "Nest Friends" which I have posted below. I'm paying shipping and all - yeah it's really FREE.

For all the promo details please visit the Beast Friends Sale Blog

To purchase art please check out all the cute monster art still up for grabs & at very affordable prices at the OhnoDoom! Shop

"Shell Shock" - A Ninja Turtles Tribute

2011-05-14T14:14:00.000-07:00

The Autumn Society is at it again with yet another killer show, and this time it's a theme near and dear to my childhood heart - Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Let me just say.....& it has to be said, I (not unlike most kids) was obsessed with TMNT.
That's why such an invitation to participate in a tribute show is nothing short of a real honor.
I'll never forget dressing up as Donatello for halloween & doing high kick action moves infront of the mirror (told you I was crazy about them).

The show will be insane - they even have the turtle van!
So if you're in or around Philly you need to stop on by Brave New Comics to see this awesome show that the Autumn Society put together. Oh and if you have some extra cash and want to buy my piece that'd be even better.

Pot Luck - Urban Light Studios

2011-05-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest cooked up creations for Pot Luck - an Urban Light Studios art show currently showing in Seattle. More than 30 artists bringing some eye candy to the Greenwood-Phinney Art Walk. It's going on Noon-6pm today - so check it out!

This is a benefit show which helps raise money for the Greenwood Food Bank.

3B show - Battle of the bands

2011-05-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

May 5th marked the premiere of the 3B show down at gallery 1988 (venice location). It was freaking awesome and tons of fun with beer, cookies, and two DeLoreans to boot!
The show was curated by my pal Joe Chogrin - one of the Autumn Societies founders. Artists were given three movie titles to depict starting with the letter B (Back to the Future, Bill & Ted, Beetle Juice).

I've posted the strongest of my three - Bill and Ted!
The framed print displayed at the show sold out almost immediately, but I managed to make a limited edition of 15 - which means you can still get your hands on one for only $25!

Purchase
13x19 signed giclee limited edition print of 15 - on velvet fine art archival paper.

2010-09-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

I finished my piece for my very first show,
and If you live in Chicago you should check it out!
The show is Monsters vs Robots - I chose Monster, obviously.
It's open October 2nd at the Oh No Doom! Gallery.
They're located on Milwaukee Ave.

I won't be there since I'm 3000 miles away.
That said, I will most likely be having another show in the spring & I'll attend that.

I love Chicago, cold but being a midwestern native I can handle it... BRING IT!

So Sleepy

2010-08-22T22:33:00.000-07:00

I'm tired, so I thought it would be fitting to illustrate my feelings.

Quasar

2010-07-28T20:47:00.001-07:00

This is Quasar, I'm going to be making him as a plush.
I've decided to make plush mustache pals for my own fun.
Right now I'm setting his pattern up in illustrator, yay!

Oh my Gouache!

2010-07-26T20:47:00.000-07:00

Monster Hearts

2010-03-15T23:02:00.001-07:00

Scrap that last poster, this is the one that's going to go up on my wall.

Owls

2010-03-02T22:00:00.001-08:00

Smooth Sailin'

2010-03-02T21:59:00.001-08:00

Rockin Clouds

2010-02-28T23:09:00.000-08:00

Talking Skulls

2010-02-11T23:42:00.000-08:00

Huzzah!
My first printed T-shirt for Loungefly

Down the Rabbit Hole

2010-01-19T22:05:00.001-08:00

Merry Christmas

2009-12-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

My room

2009-08-20T14:13:00.000-07:00

My tastes are dignified

Ohio, Kentucky, Tennesse, Arkansas, Texas

2009-08-07T01:18:00.000-07:00

Drove through five states In one day. Kentucky is where my family is from, tons of relatives (that I don't personally know) live there. I'm so tired from driving all day, just arrived in Dallas. Ate some good Mephis BBQ on the way down, I love meat. Rode awesome coasters yesterday in Ohio. All in all it's been fun traveling. Now I get to sleep for 3 hours and head to Austin, meet up with some friends and possibly eat more delicious BBQ.

Update: My hotel is truly magical, I could hear playful childrens laughter throughout my sleep.
When I awoke where once lay a barren land of countertop was now filled with breakfast delights!
My only rightful conclusion is that elves came in and went to town making a feast fit for a hotel guest.

Went to Cedar Point and got yelled at for taking pictures on one of the rides, this is what happens to outlaws.

Moving back to Los Angeles :))

2009-07-24T01:25:00.000-07:00

THE BEST DAY EVER!!
I just found out that I got my dream job :D
I'm gonna be able to move back to Los Angeles
Eeep! I can't wait to fly back to Michigan and pack up my car

Went to Comicon today too, twas fun!

too happy to sleep right now

Joy Engine

2009-06-02T06:36:00.000-07:00

Happened upon this cool art/design website (Joy Engine),
and much to my surprise they have me linked!

Very Cool :)

Mad Bluebird

2009-06-01T10:31:00.000-07:00

This is an illustration of a well known photograph called "Mad Bluebird".

I've painted this for fathers day as a gift to my dad.
He's always wanted a print of the photograph, and I thought i'd make him one.
I did think about actually buying a print, but I'm unemployed and dirt poor!

However, I think he'll be very happy with this copy :)

Bubbles Sketch Book

2009-04-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

One of my latest screen prints

I love Ffffound

2009-04-23T14:16:00.000-07:00

My vintage wood cube frame got posted up!
I sold it recently on my shop :D

As for updates,
yesterday I tried some screen printing.
I've got myself a little setup going, it's pretty rad.
Though I'm short on supplies so I have to go get some more.
I messed up with the first screen, but the second came out loverly.

I can't wait to get more supplies and start printing out a bunch of stuff!
Love the way it looks, nothing like it!

Went to the copy shop a few days ago to get a few prints.
Have to go back tomorrow because I've gotten 4 new orders,
but I'm gonna try a nicer print place.

I love having a Canon XS

I love coffee mugs...

2009-04-21T18:08:00.000-07:00

My two favorite brands are Fire King & Mikasa,
took snapshot of most of them today.
I'm thinking about selling some of them, but It pains me!

I mean I use them and all, they make coffee taste more delicious... yum

Kali Meadows Etsy Shop!

2009-04-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

Step right up folks to my own personal etsy shop.
Officially open, and I don't mind if you buy out of pity!

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Makibas

I want to screen print

2009-04-15T19:58:00.000-07:00

I don't have the funds.
So I made a really low end stencil and bought some yellow ink.
I didn't burn a screen...
I just made a screen out of an old frame from the
goodwill and then took some nylon stretch fabric and stretched it over.
I then drew in a little image and took some modge podge and filled in the negative space.

Easter Eve Beach Picnic

2009-04-11T16:54:00.000-07:00

I've been working on cleaning up my blog.
Out with the old and in with the new, but I couldn't quite bring myself to delete this.
It was Easter 2009? I think.... er... probably - moot point. Anyway It was Easter I was taking a hiatus from LA and living back at home in Michigan for awhile. I'm setting this up horribly, but point is it was a holiday and I spent the morning with my mom at the beach that I use to go to all the time as a child.

So you see? can't delete it - it was a special day.

little fox

2009-04-11T00:05:00.001-07:00

I soiled myself

2009-04-06T00:01:00.001-07:00

Owls Acrylic

2009-04-02T10:57:00.000-07:00

KY Printed

2009-04-01T21:48:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to get my copy!
Pssst... you can click on the title of this post to view an animated slide!

I think it looks like a cool free magazine to me!
I'd pick it up if I saw it

Red Velvet

2009-03-30T21:17:00.001-07:00

KY magazine

2009-03-23T17:54:00.000-07:00

Here's my latest editorial illustration!
It's for a rad art magazine originating from Mexico, called KY Magazine.

Salvador Dali

2009-03-17T05:15:00.001-07:00

Cicero

2009-03-15T15:28:00.001-07:00

"A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot
survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable,
for he is known and he carries his banners openly. But the traitor
moves among those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling
through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself.
For the traitor appears not traitor, he speaks in the accents familiar
to his victims, and he wears their face and their garments, and he
appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He
rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night
to undermine the pillars of a city, he infects the body politic so
that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to be feared."
- Cicero, 42 B.C.

Create Salon

2009-03-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

I know not everyone has orange hair, but it looks good paired with the blue.
I love blue, I think I use it a little too much... but it's such a refreshing color.

Hurray! One of my pieces was ffffounded

2009-03-11T10:30:00.000-07:00

I'm so proud, I've always wanted my artwork to get up there.
It's been up for 5 whole days and I didn't even know.

I feel super cool now

Design Your Words Carefully on ffffound

Salvador Kali

2009-03-11T02:07:00.000-07:00

This will be going into the "about me" section of my website.
In my about me description I will note that I don't actually have a mustache.

Big Brother

2009-03-10T20:59:00.000-07:00

So this "Eye Saw That" phrase and idea
popped into my head, and I couldn't not create it.
People are loving the all seeing eye right now, i don't know why.
Do they just think it looks cool?
I'm thinking so, and id feel the same way
if I didnt associate it with other things.
You can call me a kook,
but I gave the little all seeing eye a monster look because
I think it is a monster!

I need to re-work the lettering.
With the word "that" being larger then the rest, it gets wrongly emphesized.

Aw, man... hate when that happens.

2009-03-10T02:37:00.000-07:00

My late night quick illustration of the day, erm.. night.
I've been illustrating more cute pictures lately,
and I thought i'd go a bit darker for a change.

Breezy

2009-03-05T00:11:00.000-08:00

My entry for Illustration Friday, this weeks theme was "breezy".
I had fun making this, and I hope everyone enjoys it!

(SINGS)
Let's go fly a kite up to the highest height!
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring.
Up through the atmosphere.
Up where the air is clear.
Oh, let's goooo fly a kite!

I love to fly a kite, mainly because it brings back good memories.
There's a huge field within a short walking distance from my home.
So when I was a kid my mom & I would pack up a picnic basket
& a couple of kites.
We'd spend an hour or two having a blast.
Good times...

Dance

2009-03-02T21:38:00.001-08:00

I get the best fortunes

2009-03-02T16:04:00.000-08:00

Gnome Love (Revised)

2009-03-01T19:06:00.000-08:00

Cropped it, changed the colors, took out the words.
I like it better

Design Your Words Carefully

2009-02-28T17:57:00.001-08:00

I'm going to have to get this printed.
Psst, me thinks it looks nicer if you click on it.

Cut and Paste LA competition

2009-02-26T20:39:00.000-08:00

And the winner is, Janée Meadows!

I think she's gonna kick butt in New York!
Honestly, out of the top renown designers of the world
Janée is one of the best.
I would say this even if she wasn't my sister.
She doesn't promote herself so nobody knows about her,
but she is a genius when it comes to graphic design and illustration.
In other words, I have yet to see another designer better then her.

This is one of my recent faves

Oh the splendor of life

2009-02-26T18:29:00.001-08:00

For the magazine Fray
I have no clue if they're going to use it or not, we'll see.
Not because it's not good, more because of timing.

I think it's a good reminder that we're all winners in life,
unless your life is hell on earth.

I had two topics to chose from (sex or death) I chose sex.

Beatnik

2009-02-22T23:54:00.001-08:00

Bird Brain

2009-02-21T12:51:00.001-08:00

I need to figure out something for these types of birds...
A detailed illustrated scene, or maybe make them into plushes.

Hunch Revision #2

2009-02-20T11:59:00.000-08:00

I've Got A Hunch

2009-02-19T21:14:00.001-08:00

Scary Stuff

2009-02-19T15:00:00.001-08:00

shoot, now i can't decide

2009-02-18T17:27:00.000-08:00

Website Header

2009-02-17T20:43:00.000-08:00

This is to go up in the upper-left corner of my website.
I just wanted something simplistic and playful.

i'll probably change it later on, but I want my site up asap.

My Travels home... in a short video

2009-02-14T23:58:00.000-08:00

Updated!! With audio & a few seconds of extra footage!

Few things...
• When we were walking silly around Chi-Town people were pointing and laughing...
We did it anyway so the video would be more entertaining, that's dedication!
• Tis true, I like to sleep in the back of the car with things covering my head.
• Finally saw that blasted meteor (pun intended)
• High heel boots hurt, but they look so good.

:( I miss California
Life is no picnic right now.
I'm praying that I'll have the wisdom to promote myself well.

Piggy Bank

2009-02-12T22:47:00.000-08:00

I think it's a good start, I'm trying to figure out what else I could add to it.
Don't say a mouth, because I've tried... it looks funky because of the way the snout is situated.

Painting!

2009-02-10T22:22:00.000-08:00

I'm starting to get the hang of it!
I want some real painted artwork for my Etsy shop.
Although I will be printing some digital pieces as well.
I want to make sure they get printed out correctly, so I'm learning about papers and printing... Its been like 8 years since I learned about printing.
I forget things.

Anyway I digress, but here's my first mini painting for etsy.
It's a lot like the octopus hoodie.

Loving Flickr

2009-02-09T23:16:00.000-08:00

I started posting up random photos, and then remembered that I originally got an account long ago to post up my artwork...
So I did, and I found out that it's a great way to connect with other illustrators and promote ones self.

It's wonderful, don't know why it took me so long.
Here's a link to my illustration set, hurray!
(you'll have to copy and paste, I can't post links for some odd reason)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22325449@N00/sets/72157613211538735/

and I never did post up this Donnas fake cake my sister
and I made for a Donnas concert poster...
then set it on fire in the apartment and took pictures
(it looked cooler set on fire).

I actually like setting things on fire.
If I were a felon, I'd totally be an arson.

Thank God Football Season is OVER

2009-02-01T21:56:00.000-08:00

I didn't watch the super bowl or go to any party.
I just went thrift shopping and bought some sculpey.
I'm trying to figure out ways to make stuff for an online art store.

This was my test run, so he's really not that great.
I mean he drinks a lot and swears all the time so... what can you do?

Oh, and check it out...
I've been finding Gwen Frostic prints at resale shops around town.
This one was signed, sweet!

Oh, aaaannnddd!
Which is better? Texture or no texture?

Within the theme of valentines

2009-01-31T21:31:00.001-08:00

Also, I found this photobooth picture of my grandma and grandpa

Chloe

2009-01-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

My cousin Tara has the most adorable cat named Chloe.
Chloe loves to take showers and drink water from the faucet.

Blow your friends...

2009-01-26T20:26:00.000-08:00

Oh gross!
No, not like that, you sick minded person!

More like this!

& vector version!

Watercolour book

2009-01-24T21:17:00.000-08:00

I got a new awesome handmade watercolour book from India.
(OoOo... It sounds fancy when you say it's from India)
Really haven't had much experience with watercolours, but I'd like to.
This isn't that great of a painting, but it was my first one in the book.
I need to get a scanner,
but at least I now can take some nice pics of my artworkings.
I've always been jealous of those who could take nice
photos of their crafts, drawings, and or paintings.
Well now it's my turn!

I really got to make me a website.

Oh, and.. would love to have more to show, but I've been incredibly busy with projects.
I'll eventually get around to some personal artwork I can post.
No fears!

I <3 Cooking

2009-01-12T22:54:00.000-08:00

I should stop taking pictures of my food, but it's surprisingly really fun.
Everyone in the world should own a kitchen aid.
I made falafels for the first time, and planned on taking pictures...
however, no sooner did I finish making them
and my parents gobbled them up.

I went the whole 9 yards and made Tahini sauce, Tatziki sauce,
got the sumac seasoning, got middle eastern the pickled turnips, and made homemade pita bread.
The recipe I used was from Saveur magazine, the best food magazine around ( http://www.saveur.com/article/Food/Felafel ).
Made me feel like I was back on Westwood, sniff...sniff...

I plan on making some kickass wontons next.

Rocker

2009-01-12T15:48:00.000-08:00

Full Moon

2009-01-10T22:27:00.000-08:00

I thought since it's so light outside tonight, that i'd test out my canon.

Cheesy Pictuar

2009-01-09T12:54:00.000-08:00

She looks like the leader of some cult...

Ive been ill for the past week, but ive been in bed surfing with my ipod touch.
I have a vitamin deficiency, i dont like it when people go into detail about their health issues..
so i'll spare you all.

Not to mention i received a busted lip, its healing...

I feel like I've fallen apart!

Anyway I am bored and dropped old artwork and snapshots into the Poladriod.
Go to poladriod.net, and download the app yourself.
I can photoshop images myself, but it does a good job.
Oh & self photoshopped a couple fake TTVs

Digital Painting

2009-01-02T23:54:00.000-08:00

I decided to take a break and try some digital painting.
I really ought to be painting everyday.

Birch Tree

2008-12-30T00:43:00.000-08:00

Todays events included...

• getting stuck in an elevator (not fun)
• making a birch tree pillow out of flannel (fun)

(Side Note: I will be painting the trim on my walls)

Today was warm... well, warm for Michigan

2008-12-27T17:39:00.000-08:00

50 degrees outside, intense fog.
I want to do an ink painting of this picture, it'll be awesome.

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I got a Canon Rebel XS, it's lovely.
Which means, many many pictures

First of some cookies I'm going to be selling to shops around TC.
Note: These are the first batch made in Michigan ever, with that said... they didn't turn out the same as the California batches.
I blame being too tired and skipping the all important step of making sure the butter is soft before mixing.

Still tasted mighty good, but next batch will be much much prettier.

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My dog Zebadiah could smell the cookies I was taking pictures of,
and decided to hang out/snooze on my bed.

Here he is snoozing on my sisters bed.

What can I say, the dog likes to sleep.

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Three cheers for my weird paper cutouts!
I wouldn't laugh at my paper cutout illustrations.
They do have feelings, and they do give paper cuts.

I learned the hard way...

Happy Holidays

2008-12-25T15:29:00.000-08:00

I'm typing this from my new iPod touch. I'm officially up to speed with todays technology. I also made some powerful eggnog! My studio is now setup, so you'll be seeing more artwork shortly... I'm preparing for events like comicon, hurray!

My Room

2008-12-17T17:39:00.000-08:00

I've spent the past few weeks getting rid of clutter.
I still have the downstairs to tackle, but I've made a good dent upstairs.

I needed a room change...
The old room had turqouise walls with a white illustrated bamboo forrest.
I got the idea in my head when i was 17, had to do it.
Not really into that now, resulting in a room change.

I have wood floors in my room, which i love.
I decided to go simplistic and vintage meets the woods.
If that makes any sense?

Sweat, blood and tears went into painting the walls a extremely light grey/blue color called "coastal fog".
Which turns out white in these pictures, which is why i had to tell you otherwise.

I still want a different dresser, but it's what we had in the house.
However, I did get the chair & a wonderful headboard (that you can't see in the pic) for 20 bucks total.
Thanks to the super cheap awesome thrift stores in Northern Michigan.

Anyway, I present to you... my room.

I Decided to make a couple simple art pieces for the walls, and frame a few leaves my mom collected this fall.
She loves collecting leaves, I don't know why.

Oh yes, and I'm very proud of my bedside table.
I got it for 10 bucks at the GW.
At the time it was painted black & had a rust problem.
So I cleaned it off, annihilated the rust, primed and painted.
I <3 projects!
I think I'm going to paint that mirror white too.

Gwen Frostic (poet, printer, & illustrator)

2008-12-03T14:31:00.000-08:00

Gwen setup her studios in the small town of Benzie, close to where I live.
Her wood-block printing is what really made her famous.

Benzie is really into the wood printing, so I checked to see if there were any classes.
Apparently there's an apprentice position open at a company from there.

I'm going to apply for it, because it's such a rad way of printing.
If I were to get the position I'd get free stay in a cabin by the river.

I have to learn how to wood print, it's too cool to pass up.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T09:03:00.000-08:00

I made it to Michigan last night, it was an interesting drive.
My goal was to make it as fast as I could to Chicago...
which resulted in a one day non-stop drive from Texas to Illinois.

Oklahoma was the most depressing state I've ever been to.
Nothing going on, and (I stress) very ugly.

So I made it to Chicago yesterday and spent the day there.
Went shopping at Belmont (silverlake of Chicago), brought back good memories.
I wouldn't doubt it if I ended up there in a few months,
It's not too far of a drive (4 to 5 hours).

For now I get to finish up and send out my art pieces for the Los Angeles show.

Eat some Turkey, and help my parents clean out the paper mess they've accumulated.

Farewell Los Angeles

2008-11-22T22:28:00.001-08:00

I've packed up only what can fit into my trunk.

I'm not into hanging onto things...
I figure Items aren't memories,
so no reason to keep anything more then the essentials.

Tomorrow is Phoenix

For now,
I will spend one last evening watching a movie in my room.

GameStop commercial shot at my old workplace

2008-11-20T21:33:00.000-08:00

Go Kit Kraft!

Michigan

2008-11-14T13:23:00.000-08:00

I'm moving back home to Michigan in a week.
Packing isn't fun, but i'll be back.
Maybe...

I'm worried.

Or else i'll move to NYC.
A lot of people have told me that I seem more
east coast.

ZoooOoooOom!!

2008-11-11T10:17:00.000-08:00

Zooming around space

Spinning on a planet, yes she's gianormous

This concludes PS sketching Space Cadet with my beloved tablet.

Beehive Boutique

2008-11-10T21:36:00.000-08:00

I just needed more fake logos, so i made this really quickly...

Am Not R2, colored!

2008-11-09T00:22:00.001-08:00

I needed a new desktop, everyones encouraged to do the same.

Once Upon a Time art show, SUPPORT ME

2008-11-05T20:43:00.000-08:00

This is history in the making, I will be having my very first art show.
*tears* Seems like it was only yesterday that I picked up a paintbrush,
because it was only yesterday that I picked up a paintbrush.
Though I'm really good with drawing and mixing colors so i'll be okay.
I will be signing autographs, I will be paying people to ask me for autographs.
I'm now apart of the elite, I feel very grateful.

The lineup for the show is amazing, so you simply have to come!
Like all art shows there's free alcoholic drinks, or I assume so.
Free alcohol = you being tricked into thinking my painting is worth 200 bucks, so drink up!

DO IT!

Seriously though (being serious now)... Extremely talented lineup,
so do yourself a favor and head to the show.

Ron Paul talks about Obama

2008-11-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

I've never liked a politician quite like Ron Paul, contrary to most...
he speaks the truth.
(also noting that he's not supporting McCain)

Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

If you want to find out who someone is you look at their actions,
not their words.
Obama is all talk, there is no change.

Obama, McCain, Bush....
have the same core docket

Todays jumble

2008-11-03T20:28:00.001-08:00

Twas a bad day.
Looking on the bright side of things, I decided to move forward.
Wasn't entirely mature about it, I had my sad moment for an hour.
Though after that I grabbed a coffee, did some laundry,
and went fourth.
Salvaged the day as much as possible, updated more logo versions.
Oh and the 16th marks Animal Crossing for the Wii!
I got something to look forward to after I beat Fable,
taking my sweet time doing so.

new direction rough thumbnail (needs fine tuning)

I'm thinking change the Kali Meadows font to something more legible...
something that works more as a smaller read, not a header font.

Versus old direction

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Experimentation with Flash

it's short.. but i learned.

Owl Film from Kali on Vimeo.

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Bird Illustration

there's something I love about this little illustration
that I created awhile ago.