ART TOY // MiYA-SAN TRiBUTE FiGURE

I wanted to share a quick post for this adorable Miya-San figure by Martin Hsu who happens to be one of the nicest artists I know and I'm happy to share this and hopefully get the last few figures sold and it's for a good cause people!!! Based on the artwork of Martin Hsu, the 6-inch resin Miya-San figure is a tribute to Japanese writer/director Hayao Miyazaki.

If you don't know Hayao Miyazaki, you should! He has created some of my favorite movies of all time. Spirited Away, Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service are just a few of them. 

Net proceeds from the sale of these figures will be donated to Karakuwa-Maru, a community building organization in the town of Karakuwa, Japan. Karakuwa-Maru is involved with rebuilding after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Who doesn't like getting a awesome figure and supporting a good cause?

300 of these whimsical figures were produced by Bigshot Toyworks. Get the figure here. There are only a few left and they are currently shipping so grab one before he's gone and get it in time for the holidays! 

Have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

XOXO

-Sara

DISCORD FLUTTER ON // LIMITED EDITION FIGURE

Sharing toys and art was one of the main reasons I wanted to start a blog. I will be doing a lot more of it once life settles down some. So here is my first post of a new figure coming out from the awesome people We Love Fine. I absolutely love this Discord Flutter On figure that you can pre-order now. When it comes to toys and designer figures I would actually want to have in my collection, I'm pretty picky. I like well made well sculpted figures and this one does not disappoint. The detail itself is wonderful and the figure has the perfect color combination. I wish more figures had this attention to detail. 

This resin figure is a limited edition of 1200 and it stands 8.5". Each arrives in a custom box with it's very own individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity! Designed by Mighty Fine Artist member Sajira. Expected to ship late March 2015.

I cannot wait to see this in person. I keep falling more in love with it the more I see it. I know the final piece will look amazing.

Go pre order one now because last I looked there were not a lot left.

First Ever Limited Edition Resin Figure Featuring Discord & Fluttershy

Have a great rest of your Monday!
xoxo
-Sara

(All photo property of We Love Fine. Composite images created by me.)

ART OPENING // UNSEEN FORCES

This year will be the first time in three years I'm unable to attend the art opening of my very good friends Chris Ryniak and Amanda Louise Spayd. Unfortunately times are hard and traveling isn't something possible right now but I'm definitely there in spirit. Their two person show opens tonight at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, NM. If you don't know about Stranger Factory or Circus Posterus, it's owned but two of my other favorite people, Kathie Olivas and Brandt Peters. If you are ever in the area, art opening or not, be sure to stop by their shop. It's a wonderful designer toy art heaven and everyone that works there is awesome. They are definitely part of my extended family and have all helped me through hard times in one way or another. Such amazingly caring, generous people with huge hearts.

I've seen a few sneak peak of the pieces from the show tonight that Chris and Amanda have shared and I'm always blown away. They are both extremely talented hard workers and it shows it their work. What I've always loved is their attention to detail, colors and use of materials. Like every show of theirs, the pieces will probably sell out quick tonight which I know for a lot of collectors that can't make it to the show, is something hard to deal with because everyone wants a chance to own one of their pieces. I know for me personally, I've had the ability in the past to get my little hands on some of their work and although I know I will not be able this time, I'm beyond happy for them that their work is loved so much that so many people want to own one. That's a huge a compliment for any artist and I'm excited for all of the people that get to attend the show and see everything in person.

Chris Ryniak

I love the new addition of clear and transparent resin used along with painted resin in their current pieces. I was waiting for someone to start doing that more in an effective way and I think for the theme of this show, Unseen Forces, the process fits perfectly. If you are not familiar with Chris or Amanda's work please check out their personal sites. I promise the creatures they create will make you smile. 

Amanda Louise Spayd

Best of luck with the show tonight Chris and Amanda. Not that you need it because I know it will be amazing! Love you both. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and be sure to sign up on the circusposterus.com site to get email updates for upcoming shows and previews of the shows. Anything that doesn't sell from Unseen Forces will go up online and be available to purchase if you cannot attend although I have feeling there might not be much of anything left :)

XOXO

-Sara

(all photos on this post are property of Chris and Amanda. I only edited them together.)