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Artist Watch: Tyree Callahan

I first encountered the Chromatic Typewriter through Colossal (which is a site that posts great artwork).  Tyree Callahan created the Chromatic Typewriter, and I personally wish that I could send emails this way!

Instead of letters on the typewriter, he replaced them with colors so you can now paint your letters out.  It creates a very ethereal picture, a very hazy, dreamy landscape.  To find out more about Callahan’s work check out his website!

Pop-Up Showcase: Kit Lau

Kit Lau: illustrator, designer, paper engineer, and friend of the studio!  Mr. Lau was extremely nice to send us copies of his books ‘Pop-Up China’ and ‘Hong Kong Pop-Up’.

His pop-ups are very atmospheric and you really get a sense of space.  Especially in ‘Hong Kong Pop-Up’, you go on a journey of different types of dwellings.  I loved the big walled city pop up with the crowded tall buildings and being able to look down into the center.  Mr. Lau also created an amazingly huge pop-up of the Great Wall of China!  It’s over 4 feet long when it’s open! Check out more of Kit Lau’s work on his website!

DIY Pop-Up: Reindeer

The holidays are upon us, which means we will all be sending out cards to our loved ones!  Why not make them something special, like this DIY Reindeer pop-up card?  Matthew was on the Martha Stewart show a while back and showed her how to make this wonderful card.  You can watch the show below and download templates to make your very own DIY Reindeer pop-up card!

Click here to watch Matthew teach Martha how to make the Reindeer pop-up, and click here to download the DIY Reindeer template.

Matthew on Breakfast Television

You can tell it was early, right? Matthew was still a little slow last Friday morning in Toronto, but he had a fantastic time talking about Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure with Melanie Ng on City TV.

The Miami Book Fair International 2012

Matthew has the distinct pleasure of being in his home-away-from-home, Miami, for the incredible annual Miami Book Fair International from November 15th-18th, 2012.

Festival location:
Miami Dade College
300 North East 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132

Thursday, November 15th, 2012 – 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Location: Miami-Dade College Building 7, room 7128, first floor
Teacher Fun Day Presentation
Matthew will present at a closed event to a group of teachers, librarians and media specialists.

Friday, November 16th, 2012 – 10:300 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: Miami-Dade College Building 3, Second Floor, Room 3208
School presentation with Schools from Miami –Dade County
Matthew will be presenting to a room of 150 students ranging from grades 3-7.

Saturday, November 17th, 2012 – 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Author/Storytelling Stage
Matthew will have a short pop-up demo with a brief book signing immediately following afterward.

Sunday, November 18th, 2012 – 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Location: Author/Storytelling Stage
Matthew will have a short pop-up demo with a brief book signing immediately following afterward.

You can download a fairgoers’ guide here.  Matthew will see you there!

Matthew on HSN!

Matthew will be on Home Shopping Network tomorrow, Wednesday, November 14th!  Join Matthew tomorrow morning at 8:00am to see and purchase his newest book, ‘Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure‘, as well as ‘DC Comics Super Heroes: The Ultimate Pop-Up’ and ‘Encyclopedia Mythologica: Fairies & Magical Creatures’… all at a special holiday price!

Artist Watch: Jolby

Jolby, a collaboration between two friends, Josh Kenyon and Colby Nichols, creates fun minimalist illustrations with harmonious color palettes that make us smile. Check out their fantastic illustrations, graphic design, and other creative gems.

Looking for signed books?

For anyone interested in getting signed copies (with a little extra sketch inside, too) of my new book Star Wars: A Galactic Pop-Up Adventure, please stop in, give a call or send an email to Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena, California. The helpful folks there should be able to accommodate anyone with shipping to just about anywhere!

Telephone: (626) 449-5320 or
Email: email@vromansbookstore.com
Address: 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101 USA