design.art.print.love

THE BIG MOVE

2009-04-10T16:50:00.001-07:00

Hey folks,

Some of you have probably already seen, but the blog has officially moved over to my portfolio site at illustratk.com. Do me a favor and poke around in there. Let me know what you think. I've already put up some new work and there is much more to come.

Also, Twitter me, people. Don't make me ask you again and I'll promise to never complain about the traffic. twitter.com/sweetdelicious

Much Love,
-tk

Your daily moment of Zen and twitter (reluctantly)

2009-03-31T00:21:00.000-07:00

yep, i gave in http://twitter.com/sweetdelicious

Also, since it's been too long, your sporadic moment of zen. This one comes from Xavier Chassaing at the bucket of deliciousness that is vimeo. It is an experimental film made up of over 35,000 photographs which combines an innovative mix of stop motion and live projection mapping techniques.

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Also, the new site is live, though sparsely populated. Feel free to poke around - and bookmark that puppy since it will soon swallow this blog. *gulp*

much love,
-tk

2009-03-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hey All,

First off, massive thanks to those who picked up a JustForFun print, dropped me a line, featured the print on your blog or submitted it to digg (!!). You guys seriously rock my world and making you happy makes me happy, so let's be friends.

For those who are still looking to pick one up, there are some prints availalble in the shop.

On another note, I've been inhumanely busy lately so I'll keep it short. I've mentioned the glory that is COLLABO here before, and we're going to be providing a little electrovisual stimulation for the crowd at HARD 13 tonight.

If you're in the LA area, stop by and show us some love by dancing your booty off in front of me.

For show details, check out the HARDFEST Website

Peace and Love
-tk

UPDATE: Just in case you folks were wondering how I spend my Friday nights, here is some video from the event. Our crew, from left to right was Kristal, Cayla, Shane, Christel, and myself behind the camera. Make sure you stick around til the 1:10 mark to see five thousand kids rock out.

Just For Fun - Official Sale Info

2009-03-07T16:08:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

*UPDATE: I'm clearly not paying attention. I have changed the sale date a million times, but it's really really the 10th, for real this time.*

It's that time again!
The official sale for the Just For Fun prints will be this Tuesday, March 10th at 2:00pm PST.

The Regular Edition (blue) is 89 prints and going for $35 + shipping.
The Red and White Editions are going for $58 + shipping.
For more detailed info, hop over to the shop and check them out.

Steve and the crew at D&L Printing did a stellar job as always, and I couldn't be happier with how the run turned out!

Supershiny new website in the works....

2009-03-05T16:08:00.000-08:00

Hey all,

Just a quick update on what's new with the artsauce.

I've been working on a new website for.... like 8 months now (the ridiculous timeframe can be attributed to both the fact that it was not a huge proprity as well as I went through like a million iterations and a lot of experimentation with different interfaces and the use of content management systems.) It's been a learning experience. :)

The final version is just about ready to launch and I'm super stoked because it will combine my current portfolio site along with the blogging capabilities of this puppy all while having sex with WordPress. This will take care of the updating and labeling and searching and archiving all while keeping me out of digging around in code. *glee!*

As most of you probably know, we're doing a Print Release next week of Just For Fun so, considering my less-than-perfect web-ninja record, I'm going to hold off actually launching the thing until the traffic settles. However, do check back in a couple of weeks to see how it turned out.

Photos of the Just For Fun print *and its super secret variants* will be up over the weekend!!!

Much love,
-tk

Your daily moment of Zen

2009-02-25T21:17:00.000-08:00

The name of the installation is Multiverse, and it was installed by artist Leo Villareal in a 200-foot-long tunnel in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. The entire thing features 41,000 LEDs that animate and move on their own, using randomness to ensure that no one will see the same configurations twice. Multiverse will be on display throughout 2009.

The video has no sound, so feel free to loop it to your favorite tune and zone out.

-tk

Just For Fun - Pre-Sale Today!

2009-02-23T13:58:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

If you're looking to pick up a Just For Fun print today, they are officially available.

Cruise over to THE SHOP to grab one!

Thanks,
-tk

Your daily moment of Zen

2009-02-20T12:03:00.001-08:00

I came across this beautiful ad today. I love to see traditional animation techniques taken to the next level by integrating them with photography and video. The flow in this clip is fantastic, and down-right mesmerizing... as long as you watch it with the volume down because, unfortunately, it's selling investments.

The youtube clip doesn't do it justice. See a much better version at glossyinc.com

enjoy!

-tk

Just For Fun - Pre-sale Info

2009-02-19T12:39:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone, here's the super secret pre-sale info. Official sale will be during the first week of March.

The presale will be held at 2:00pm PST on Monday, February 23rd. Please visit http://shop.krasovskiart.com to get your hands on one. All pre-orders will receive the lower numbered prints, and one random lucky person will receive an Artist Proof!

'Just For Fun'

18x24 inches
8-color Silkscreen
Edition of 89
Printed by D&L Printing

We will release 25 of the prints during the pre-sale.
$42 (shipping included) within the U.S.
$47 (shipping included) for international orders.
Stay tuned for Official Sale Info

Thanks!

-tk

Your daily moment of Zen

2009-02-15T10:18:00.000-08:00

This video, directed by Daniel Askill, the man behind a multitude of music videos including those for Placebo, UNKLE, Sia and Digitalism, is today's moment of zen.

Read an interview with the director here.

Just an FYI

2009-02-12T20:26:00.000-08:00

Hey All,

Quick update: There is a new print that will be coming in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for it! We're planning to do a sale in the first week of March, and I'll be posting a preview of it soon.

Also, we do still have a few On Your Mark prints left, so now is your chance to pick one up if you haven't already.

Cruise on over to the SHOP to get your hands on one!

Thanks,
-tk

UPDATE: I've had a few people tell me they had problems with our shop site. In my quest to discover the culprit, I've come to find that my super sneaky web-ninja skills may be to blame. So I've turned off all frames and redirected things where they need to go, so everything should be dandy now.

Now, I'll be off to study how to be a web-ninja without breaking things.

-tk

A little inspiration

2009-02-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Today I watched one of the TED talks given by Elizabeth Gilbert on the topic of genius. Specifically the difference between the modern conception of BEING genius, versus the historical notion of HAVING genius. I found it quite enlightening.

The video is about 20 minutes long, but definitely worth watching.

Elizabeth Gilbert on Genius

I think it is important to recognize the role that inspiration plays in the creative process. Of course, to large degree, every work of art/literature/performance is attributable to the skill of the artist, but the intangible truth of inspiration often contributes just as much to the work. There is surely a difference between a craftsman and an artist.

Inspiration, by definition is an unconscious burst of creativity. While we have no qualms as a society accepting the idea that inspiration exists, we somehow expect to attribute all of the responsibility of the final product to the artist. This is where this talk really strikes a chord with me.

Having been in the position where the anxiety of fleeting inspiration sets in, it's certainly a welcome concept to be able to lay some of that responsibility on an outside influence, however intangible and obscure the influence may be.

-tk

Sketchbook Lovin'

2009-01-28T10:27:00.000-08:00

Hi All,

I was going through documenting some of my work the other day, and decided to take some shots of past and current sketchbooks. I'm going to post some of the spreads here just for fun, so you can all get a little glimpse of the crap that comes out of my head.

Three today, more later. :)

-tk

a little bit of random

2009-01-18T01:02:00.000-08:00

This is a little something I pieced together from photos I took in Las Vegas last month. There was an unbelievable amount of construction going on.

Original image is 14,400px wide and weighs 856MB. It is composed of 6 photos stitched together. My computer is such a trooper for putting up with me.

Inpiration vs. appropriation

2009-01-17T22:36:00.000-08:00

Updates and NYE!

2008-12-29T17:38:00.000-08:00

Hi all,

Quick update for those of you still waiting on prints - they are all labeled, packed, wrapped, stamped and set to go. They will be mailed out tomorrow on the 30th, so you can expect them early next week.

If any of you are in the Los Angeles area, come hang out with me at the GIANT MAXIMUS New Year's Eve extravaganza in downtown! A portion of the COLLABO crew, myself included, will be mixing live visuals on the DESTRUCTO STAGE! Look for a bunch of kids dressed in white looking happy. :)

If you're unable to make it, I wish you a fantastic night wherever you happen to be!

Much love,
-tk

OnYourMark - Official Release

2008-12-13T12:54:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

We're super excited to release the rest of the On Your Mark prints today!

Official Edition Info:
6-Color Silkscreen
18x24 Inches
Limited Edition of 78
Signed and Numbered

$42 Shipped Domestic
$47 Shipped International

To pick one up go to http://SHOP.KRASOVSKIART.com

We will also make a super limited edition variant available.
This print is the same image as the regular OnYourMark, but printed with a metallic copper instead of orange for the hair and background element.

*COPPER VARIANT SOLD OUT*

Copper Variant Info:
6-Color Silkscreen
18x24 inches
Limited Edition of 10
Signed and Numbered

$65 Shipped Domestic
$70 Shipped International

OYM pre-sale SOLD OUT

2008-12-06T14:53:00.001-08:00

Thanks for everyone who had a chance to pick one up!

If you didn't, look for the official release:

Saturday, December 13th at 2:00pm Pacific Time.

-tk

OYM pre-sale time!

2008-12-06T13:50:00.000-08:00

HI ALL!

As promised, we're releasing 25 of the On Your Mark prints during this pre-sale. They will become available at 2:00 pm Pacific Time and will be available until the 25 are sold out.

If you miss the opportunity to pick one up, the rest of the run will be available the following week. The benefit of getting one today is a lower edition number and I will do my best to get them out to you before the holidays. *no promises, but i will try*

Head on over to shop.krasovskiart.com to get yours!

PS - D.Kelly, if you order, I'll set aside #11 for you. Thanks for all the comments

PPS - I just made the most delicious pasta sauce from scratch using Trader Joe's organic roasted red pepper tomato soup as a base. mmm

..OnYourMark..

2008-12-01T13:16:00.000-08:00

The official pre-sale for OnYourMark will be this Saturday, December 6th starting at 2:00pm Pacific Time

We will release 25 of the prints during the pre-sale.

$42 (shipping included) within the U.S.

$47 (shipping included) for international orders.

Print Info:

18x24 inches
6-color Silkscreen

Edition of 78

Printed by D&L Printing

If you choose to pick up one of these prints, you will get a lower edition number, as well as a much better chance of receiving it before the holiday mail rush.

Check back here on Saturday for info on how to get your hands on them!

Much love,

-tk

Holy SH** New Print!

2008-11-21T18:43:00.001-08:00

It's been a long time in the making but it's finally done and off to D&L Printing for some lovin' from Steve.

Expect this out early in December.

It will be 18x24 inches, 6 color print, under 100 run size. We will also most likely do a pre-order again for those who are interested, as well as do our best to get them shipped out before the holidays!

Check back soon for details!

-tk

ObamaBrownies!

2008-10-07T21:11:00.001-07:00

Just in case you've been wondering what i've been making lately...

Something a little different....

2008-08-08T12:30:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone. I've been on a bit of a hiatus recently, but wanted to update you all with what's new. Been working on a little film project with some people from my department to create some set pieces. The simple description is these images are supposed to look like 1950's advertisements for such exciting things as TV dinners, toothpaste and cigarettes. Two of the images I helped make are below, and I'll post finals when I get them. Photography by Christopher Greco featuring Ava Bogle and Will Rothhaar.

We looked at a ton of ads from that era and tried to figure out what made them look the way they did. My job was basically to paint over the original photos to give them a handmade look. Enjoy.

HARD

2008-07-10T02:24:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,

So Portland was a blast. Special thanks goes to Laura, Matt and Beth, Katsu, and the entire Compound Crew for making the trip what it was and showing me a fantastic time. I've sold a few paintings and some prints which is pretty good for someone as noobsauce as me and it has been a completely surreal, totally awesome experience.

I've got a few projects in the works at the moment, the most current of which is being part of a VJ collective loosely named the Collaboratory. We will be performing at the HARD Music Festival on the 19th of this month. The show is headlined by N.E.R.D and MSTRKRFT and one of my personal favs, Jason Bentley who rocks KCRW in the evenings.

The whole project is still in its infancy, so none of us really know what to expect. The basic concept is we will be providing all of the visuals behind the DJ's all night. The footage is all compiled by us, and the videos are mixed live. If you're planning to attending, drop me a line!

portland...

2008-07-03T17:47:00.000-07:00

is beautiful, and their coffee is fantastic.

Everything is set up for the show, and I'm totally stoked to be here for it. I'm also happy to announce that I finished that last piece and am really happy with the result. Pics below!

July 3rd!

2008-06-30T00:13:00.001-07:00

Hey all,

The Compound Gallery show is coming up this Thursday, July 3rd and being the uuberprocrastimanator that I am, the largest, newest piece for the show is sitting in the corner, half done, glaring at me. The world of shipping has not been kind and I am still scrambling to find a place to stay while I'm in Portland.

That said, if you're in the area, please stop by and check out my work along with Axelhoney, Anneli Olander, Hannah Stouffer and Juri Ueda.

The .candycoated. painting (top right on the flyer below) will be available as a limited edition digital print through the gallery. The size is about 11x17 inches and the edition is 20, signed and numbered.

On another note...

If any of you live in the Los Angeles area, or anywhere within 500 miles for that matter, I highly recommend, at some point in your life, that you attend the Electric Daisy Carnival. My friend and I made dresses (I use the term lightly) to wear for the event based on a doodle in my sketchbook. I thought it up and she thought it possible, so we spent a couple of long nights reacquainting ourselves with a sewing machine. If you are interested in seeing the sketch and the final products, leave a comment and I'll post some pics. :)

Have a fantabulous week and I hope to maybe see some of you in Portland on Thursday!

-tk

Sneak Peek V3

2008-06-24T03:04:00.000-07:00

Apparently I'm going through a yellow phase. Another quick sneak peek at something brand new for the Compound show. This just *may* turn into the next limited edition print.... *cough*

-tk

you know you're a designer when....

2008-06-23T11:40:00.000-07:00

You get excited about paper samples. Just got these the other day from French Paper Co. at the suggestion of Steve at D&L and they are undeniably delish. The Muscletone paper in the foreground is 140 lb cover stock was pretty much made for letterpress, packaging and screenprinting, so I'm excited to give it a whirl.

Sneak Peek v2.0

2008-06-09T15:24:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone,

As promised, another sneak peek. This one is not only brand new, it's not even finished yet! .chelsea. will be part of my Compound Gallery show coming up in July. It's about 10x25 in, ink and gouache on wood panel.

More to come.

Sneak Peek

2008-06-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

While a new limited edition print is in the works, please bare with me as a shamelessly promote myself. I've got a show coming up at the Compound Gallery in Portland, Oregon opening this July. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting images of some of the original works that will be on display. Some of these can be found in my portfolio, but a few are brand-spankin-new.

First up, .candycoated. and .stickysweet.

Don't you just want to eat them?!
Both are ink and gouache on toned paper, 9x12in.

More to come...

Thanks

2008-05-27T11:45:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone,

I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks again to everyone who stopped by to check out my art and purchased a print. I'm ecstatic that .dance. has been voted 'Art of the Week' this week on expressobeans.com, which is where it all started! So thanks again for all the love and support, it truly makes my day.

Much love,
-tk

.Dance. SOLD OUT!

2008-05-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

Thank you to all of those who ordered for your support! We will do our best to get these out to you by the end of the day!

Much love,

KrasovskiArt

White Edition is Sold Out. The 3 winners from the lottery have been selected and contacted.

White Dress Variant Info.

2008-05-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

There will be 3 White Dress .dance. variants available Tuesday at 9am PST as well. These are an edition of only 5 and will be $100. These 3 will be the only White Dress .dance. variants available to the public.

.dance. prints are here!

2008-05-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hey all,

As promised, the prints arrived yesterday and they are beautiful! They came with their own special set of surprises, but overall they are really consistent and look great. Pre-Orders are going out today, so thanks to everyone who has been so patient!

The official sale for the remaining prints will be held this Tuesday, May 20th, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific.

Check back for info on how to get your hands on them, and thanks for everyone who has already bought theirs. Your support is much appreciated, and I sincerely hope you enjoy the final product.

-tk

Welcome

2008-05-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

We're in the process of getting everything set up, so hold tight.In the meantime, how do you like the shiny new blog so far? Feel free to post your comments, questions or suggestions.

If you're looking for info about the .dance. print - official sale info will be announced right here later on this week, so be sure to check back soon.

Much Love,
-tk