PCP Interviews and Write ups

1. Wired Magazine

detailed article about Hotel Tomo Project that i was involved in.

2. Swindle Magazine

PCP Interview

3. Earplug
cover arist write ups

thank you!

invader, surrender, revolver

added these 3 water color paintings to illustration pages. currently working on more water color illustrations for future shows.


cover art for the new Her Space Holiday single, Sleepy Tigers

album art for the new Her Space Holiday single, first song to be lifted from his upcoming album, "xoxo, panda and the new kid revival" on sale in September of 2008. This song was also used in cool stop motion animated TV commercial for orange juice.

her space holiday
sleepy tigers
MUSH records

1. sleepy tigers
2. just another day
3. this seat is definitely taken
4. same song sing along
5. a single hand writing several stories

TV commercial is here

her space holiday myspace site

5.4.2008 up

PCP write up on Scion magazine

Check out the latest issue of Toyota Scion magazine for little write up on PCP.The portrait was taken by Japanese photographer Masashi Asada, and his photograph of our baby cat, Howan Howan was used on the cover too! I am little more happy about the howan howan cover than my own article.. thank you Scion magazine! you can get your copies at Scion dealers in U.S.

Scion website

Masashi Asada website

3.17.2008 up

new poster, " it doesn't matter if you are black or white or a ghost"

this brand new poster entitled, " it doesn't matter if you are black or white or a ghost" has been added to PCPSTORE for $20. as usual, the surface is coated with mat PP coating for extra protection. Ships in a tube.

also, 5 copies of framed archival quality limited edition prints are on sale for $450.00. they are printed on Lyson archival quality watercolor paper, and signed/numbered on back. price includes shipping and insurance. please email me at pcp@mac.com for details.


size:A2(420mm×594mm)
$20


PCPSTORE

De Novo Dahl / Move Every Muscle, Make Every Sound

did album cover illustration, booklet design for De Novo Dahl's debut album from Roadrunner Records. you can hear some of the samples from their website.

De Novo Dahl
Move Every Muscle, Make Every Sound
Roadrunner
March 25, 2008

http://www.denovodahl.com

Digest your life, Planner

Digest Your Life_Planner
Printed with soy inks on 100% recycled paper. Designed by PCP. This friendly monster will digest all your to-dos and plans in your life for you. Includes sections for yearly plans, 52 weekly plans, notes and contacts.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using soy inks. 152 pages.
6” x 6” x 0.31” (15.25 x 15.25 x 0.78 cm).

$15

poketo.com

hello 2008

thank you for supporting me throughout last year, i had so much fun making art for cd covers, magazines, video games, and of course hotel tomo!
this year will be even better than last year with many projects in the works including perfume boxes, video games, cd covers, art toy and picture book about zombies. thank you again for all of your support, and hope i can keep entertaining you with the things i draw.

Christmas tumbler for Cafe solare chains

you can purchase this christmas coffee tumbler at any local Cafe Solare stores in japan. this tumbler is only available for limited time (holiday season) so if you are interested, please get yours today.

cafe solare

brand new poster at PCPSTORE

last poster release for 2007, is completely new illustration created just for this poster. as like other posters, this high quality off set poster is coated with pp mat finish for extra protection.

anyway, the name of this illustration is,

we still spit out our words of tomorrow as we lick your filthy dirty shoes

yeah, it does sound like a song title from some bad post-rock band
..but at least the image itself is good. i hope that you like it.

PCPSTORE
size:A2(420mm×594mm)
$20

cover artist on Flavorpill.com

PCP was chosen as one of the cover artist on Flavorpill alongside with my friends and inspiration, Brendan Monroe and Evah Fan. even if you are sick of looking at my stuff, you should go check out their amazing art.

flavorpill

CD cover illustration for The Subhuman

did illustration for folk singer from Netherlands named The Subhuman. name of the album will be World full of melodies and it will be distributed from Snowstar.please check out his myspace site for song samples and details about this album.

the subhuman
World full of melodies
Snowstar

myspace

CD cover illustrations and design for Lotte Kestner

designed the cover and package for Seattle's Lotte Kestner, solo project from Anna-Lynne William (from Trespassers William) this beautiful record features guest vocals and piano by Idaho's Jeff Martin. you can check out her myspace page for samples of this album.

Lotte Kestner
China Mountain

myspace

featured in 、new art book from London, Katalogue XXL

i have one piece featured in this new art book from London. you can check out their official sites for details about this book, and list of featured artists.

Katalogue XXL

xoxo, panda /the new kid revival artwork

xoxo, panda, new band from Marc Bianchi of Her Space Holiday features all new artwork done by pcp. CD will be out in August in Japan with international release coming afterwards.

YOUTH-022
\2,300 (tax in)
2007.08.15 on sale

xoxo panda myspace site

SWINDLE magazine interview

check out the latest issue (issue12) of the Swindle magazine for page long interview of PCP.

swindle magazine
issue 12
$8.95
swindle magazine

Cover story in Giant Robot magazine issue 48

you can check out the latest issue of Giant Robot magazine for interview and new illustrations by PCP. get it at your favorite magazine stand or at www.giantrobot.com

Giant Robot website
Giant Robot issue 48
$4.95

2 new posters on sale at PCPSTORE

by popular demand, we've made a high quality posters for"this is how it always starts" and "summer..it's gone" the poster is coated in pp mat finish for extra protection. both images were inspired by grandaddy song of same name. you can click the link below to go to pcpstore.

PCPSTORE
size:A2(420mm×594mm)
$20

Hotel Tomo opens in San Francisco

all 125 rooms plus main lobby and restaurant features murals by pcp. some rooms even have video games built in, where you can leave your kids and/or husband at a hotel to enjoy your san francisco vacation. you can check out their website for reservation and photo gallery.

hotel tomo

PCP Interviewed by XFUNS magazine

you can check out the latest issue of bilingual art magazine, XFUNS for interviews and latest illustrations by PCP. the magazine is written in English and Chinese, so you can use either language to enjoy the article.

www.xfuns.com


get a free screen saver from Honda Mobilio web site

get a screensaver for mac or windows for Honda's new SUV, Mobilio, especially designed by PCP. you can get it here, from their japanese web site.

Honda Mobilio web site

 



illustration and designs for TRESPASSERS WILLIAM new album, "Having"

did illustrations and design for Trespassers William's new album, which will be out from Nettwerk Records in February.
It was mixed by Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mogwai, Mercury Rev, Sparklehorse, Low) and mastered by Greg Calbi (Interpol, Brian Eno, Bob Dylan).

Trespassers William
Having
out February, 2006


Nettwerk Records

trespassers william website


Tree Show IV at GRSF

i will have 3 original water color paintings (first time ever!) for the Tree show happening at Giant Robot San Francisco. If you live close to the area, please go check the show out.

sneak preview of my water color paintings

Giant Robot is proud to present Tree Show IV. In the tradition of its predecessors, this group exhibition will feature arbor-inspired pieces by painters, illustrators, and other creators from street art, indie comics, printmaking, design, and crafty art backgrounds

GRSF
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
gr-sf.com
415-876-4773

At the movies art show at GRSF

At The Movies at GRSF, March 15, 2008 - April 16, 2008
Sponsored by Scion
Reception: Saturday, March 15, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Artists will include (but are not limited to):
Melinda Beck
Robert Bellm
Chris Bettig
Kelie Bowman
Aaron Brown
David Choong-Lee
Alika Cooper
Matt Furie
Susie Ghahremani
Katherine Guillen
Ryan Jacob-Smith
Arlo Jamrog
Hellen Jo
Omar Lee
Stephanie Leung
Jack Long
Alexis Mackenzie
Munkao
Casey O'Connell
PCP
Ferris Plock
Pryor Praczukowski
Nathalie Roland
Keith Shore
Kevin Taylor
Daria Tessler
The Little Friends of Printmaking
Matthew Thurber
Kelly Tunstall
Aiyana Udeson
Steven Weissman
Derek Yu

This art show is being held simultaneously with the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival at the Sundance Kabuki theaters

A reception featuring many of the artists will be held from 6:30 - 10:00 on Saturday, March 15. For more information about the show, GRSF, or Giant Robot magazine, please contact:

GRSF
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
gr-sf.com
415-876-4773

POKETO First Editions Print Show


Poketo will celebrate the launch of its new space − and a new era - by presenting “First Editions,” a show featuring limited edition letterpress and giclee prints by 25 international artists. Print editions of 50-100 made exclusively for Poketo will be available at the show.
The opening reception is slated for Saturday, March 22nd from 6-10 PM at the Poketo studio located in the Arts District/Little Tokyo section of downtown Los Angeles. The first in a series of art events at the studio scheduled for 2008, “First Editions” will showcase the print work of several longtime Poketo collaborators, including Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Chris Pew, Kate Bingaman-Burt, Susie Ghahremani, Keith Shore, The Little Friends of Printmaking, and more, with limited runs of each print available for purchase at the event.

POKETO.COM

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008, 6-10 PM
POKETO STUDIO
510 S Hewitt Street
Unit 506
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Thank you for coming to the GR2 show opening.

Thank you to all who showed up to the opening reception for Incidental Nature show. I am sorry that wasn't able to be there, but i heard that it was tons of fun.

If you are interested in looking or purchasing the artwork from this show, some are still available here.

the show will be on until the Feb 13th, so if you live close, please go and see it for yourself.

again, thank you for your continuing support!

Incidental Nature
an art show by PCP, Robert Bellum, and kozyndan

Jan19-Feb13, 2008
opening reception, Jan 19, 2008

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

Incidental Nature at GR2, Los Angees

i am happy to announce about our January show at GR2/Giant Robot2. this art show features artwork by wonderful illustrator, and my school friend, Kozyndan, and Robert Bellum who paints mysterious houses. even if you are not interested in my work, you should go out to see artwork by these 2 people! if you do like my stuff too, (thank you!) i will be showing about 15 pieces. hope that you can make it!

Incidental Nature
an art show by PCP, Robert Bellum, and kozyndan

Jan19-Feb13, 2008
opening reception, Jan 19, 2008

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
gr2.net
(310) 445-9276

hotel tomo opening / comic con 2007 photos

i've uploaded all the photos from my month long business trip from Hotel Tomo opening party to Comic Con 2007. thank you to all who i met and supported me on the way!

pictures are here

PCP booth in comic con 2007

if you have plan to attend San Diego Comic Con this year, please come by at our booth to say hi! we will be selling posters and picture book as well as giving away free postcards while they last. our booth number is 013, O14 and we will right to next POKETO booth.


July25-29th, 2007 (24 is the preview night)
booth number : O13, 14 (small press area)
comic con website

PCP solo art show at Giant Robot San Francisco

next PCP show will be at Giant Robot San Francisco. i will be showing some stuff from the seattle show as well as bunch of new stuff, never before shown. i will be at a opening party, so please come by to say hi.

dates: August 26th-September 20th, 2006
opening party: Saturday, August 26th, 6:30-10:00P.M.
At: Giant Robot San Francisco
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
gr-sf.com 415-876-4773


GRSF website

Unicorn group show at Nucleus gallery

PCP will be joining group show at Nucleus gallery. the show theme is unicorn, so i should be showing something related to this dreamy animal.

The Unicorn Show
March 18 − April 10
Theme: unicorns, not necessarily a horse
Group Show


Nucleus
30 West Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 458-7482
(626) 458-7486 FAX
info@gallerynucleus.com
www.gallerynucleus.com

PCP ART SHOW "POP LOST AND NOT FOUND" at GR2

*Thanks to all the came to the opening! it was one of the best day of my life. really. anyway, if you still want to purchase paintings from the show, GR2 website still has some paintings for sale. even some of the sold ones are made with editions of 5 copies that are available, so if you are interested, please contact us at pcp@mac.com

this show will feature more than 30 pieces of new illustrations from the new series, "pop lost and not found"please come and witness the evolution of PCP.

Opening : December 10th. 6:30-10:00 p.m.
i will be at a opening, so please come say hi!

Dates: December 10th-23rd (before christmas)

place:
Giant Robot:GR2
2062 sawtelle blvd
west Los Angeles, U.S.A.

 

 


NINTENDO DSxFM802 EXHIBITION

ART MEETS GAMES

exhibition sponsored by nintendo, in relation to the lauch of new nintendo

game system ,Nintendo DS. japanese illustrators and designers exhibit theirtake on "dream nintendo DS" game in 2 panel illustrations.

artists includes,池越顕尋 - GWG、2YANG、ROCKIN' JELLY BEAN、藤本"NENDO ANI"健太郎、半澤雅仁 - Power Graphixx、広岡毅、白根ゆたんぽ、木野下円、猫将軍、pcp

you can click here for detail .

place:DIGMEOUT CAFE

address:大阪府大阪市西区南堀江1-9-1 現代オレンジビル2階SPINNS大阪店内

date:November23-December5th, 2004

 

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