We are MODESTo!

MODESTo will no longer post here

2011-04-11T21:00:00.003-04:00

In an attempt to consolidated our "online properties", we will no longer post to this blog. We have also closed our Big Cartel store. For the time being, we will be focusing on our Etsy store for our online sales.
Please visit us at modestoprints.com to see what is happening with us.

New MODESTo Skateboards!!!

2011-03-21T19:54:00.002-04:00

Aawwwww yeah! Growing up skateboarding, I have always dreamed about designing my own skateboards. This is my first!

He who hesitates is lost

2011-03-21T12:33:00.003-04:00

Before there were skateboards... there were dogs

2011-03-03T10:47:00.000-05:00

dog skateboard from theAMIGOunit on Vimeo.

Portland Cello Project

2011-03-01T20:45:00.001-05:00

http://portlandcelloproject.com/

Amazing Flip Animation!!

2011-02-28T15:33:00.001-05:00

parkour motion reel from saggyarmpit on Vimeo.

The iPhone Telephoto Lens

2011-02-24T06:56:00.002-05:00

Scroll through your buddies Facebook page after an Arcade Fire show and you’ll probably see an entire album full of shots of a half-dozen-plus dots on stage. If you’re going to rely on your iPhone for your picture taking needs you’re either gonna have to invade the personal space of the person you’re taking pictures of or you’re going to have to invest in an iPhone Telephoto Lens. One of the only things the iPhone doesn’t do (besides make sandwiches which we are still waiting on) is zoom in well when you’re using the camera. This 8x Telephoto Lens connects to your iPhone easily by attaching the included case and snapping on the lens and bumps up your camera’s potential. The set even comes with a tripod to help stabilize your little works of art. $35

http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/iphone-telephoto-lens/

Kelsey Brookes Feature

2011-02-23T12:12:00.000-05:00

Kelsey Brookes Feature from The Creative Lives on Vimeo.

BFF Bicycle Film Festival Compilation

2011-02-22T12:24:00.001-05:00

Adventure Kids #4

2011-01-30T21:06:00.004-05:00

This is the 4th in the Adventure Kids Series. This is my favorite of the 4 that I have made since my wife and son collaborated on it with me. Screenprinted paper and tissue collaged on a wood panel. Illustrated and colored over the top. 2'X 4'

Adventure Kids

2011-01-23T13:31:00.003-05:00

Screenprint, wheatpaste & collage fun. These will be popping up here and there. 4'X 4'

MODESTo! for the Home

2011-01-23T13:27:00.002-05:00

We will be offering several new items in the very near future for your home! Here is a sneak peek at the line of vases that we have been working on. More soon!

Bi-directional piece

2010-12-27T19:58:00.005-05:00

This is a bi-directional piece that I made for my wife. These are our babies Nacho & Papi.

Help out the Luck You Collective!

2010-12-10T10:56:00.001-05:00

Check out these young creatives in New York! Make a donation to help make their collective a success!!!

New Online Store!

2010-12-09T12:19:00.003-05:00

We have a new online store up and running. 2 new tees and the Harry Partch screenprint in now up for sale. Stay tuned for our new site and new designs...coming soon!

www.modestoprints.com

LADYMOON is now at Society 6!

2010-11-03T22:43:00.004-04:00

"Ladymoon" art prints, stretched canvas, iPhone, iPod, iPad & Laptop skins are now available at Society6.com!!!!!

SIT

2010-10-11T12:53:00.000-04:00

SIT show '9' in Hong Kong from CUTfilms on Vimeo.

Bubble-smith Sterling Johnson on Stinson Beach

2010-09-22T20:25:00.003-04:00

John Cage - Portrait Series

2010-09-14T18:36:00.005-04:00

Here is the first of many versions of John Cage for my Portrait Series. 3 others will be finished up later this week. This is a combination of screenprint, acrylic and markers on canvas.

Maximum Balloon poster design

2010-09-11T16:50:00.004-04:00

Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio has a new project called Maximum Balloon. This is a poster that I designed for their single "Groove Me".

New "Portrait Series" - Harry Partch

2010-09-01T22:31:00.003-04:00

The first of my "Portrait Series" is now done. Digital prints, ipod covers and canvases are available at Society 6 . I just finished the screenprints that will be up at Etsy soon.

2010-08-23T12:35:00.002-04:00

Hand painted woodgrain bike frames from New Zealand.

http://www.robswoodgrainbikes.com/#358427/Home

SkateBoard Animation stop motion

2010-08-22T20:25:00.001-04:00

Jeff Soto - Off the Wall

2010-08-20T08:13:00.001-04:00

MODESTo featured on Etsy Treasury

2010-08-19T15:58:00.002-04:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c6d60d5d9b88eef18ef8764/mr-jackalope-paid-me-a-visit?index=85

Stylophone Beatbox

2010-08-19T07:15:00.001-04:00

Swoon & her "Swimming Cities"

2010-08-15T11:23:00.005-04:00

Check out the ongoing art project by artist Swoon and friends. Making boats from scrap and sailing to new and exciting places.
http://www.swimmingcities.org/

A new way to fund creative projects?

2010-08-15T10:53:00.003-04:00

Although, I am not familiar with all of the nuts-n-bolts of it, www.kickstarter.com lets you make a proposal for a creative project that you need funding for. Visitors to the site can donate to your cause. Interesting concept. I need to do more research on this.

Highly reccommended watching for designers

2010-08-15T10:42:00.003-04:00

MCAD Lecture Series: Mike Perry from MCAD on Vimeo.

Illustrator/designer Mike Perry gives an hour long talk at MCAD on how his career evolved from not being able to get a job at Kinkos to making the work he wants and having clients come to him for projects. MAKE WHAT YOU LOVE AND THE REST WILL FALL INTO PLACE!

Mike's website: http://mikeperrystudio.com/

Paul "Moose" Curtis - Reverse Graffiti

2010-08-15T10:40:00.001-04:00

Kseniya Simonova's sand annimations

2010-08-15T10:09:00.001-04:00

MACRO SEA MOBILE POOLS - Re-purposed Dumpsters

2010-08-15T09:58:00.010-04:00

Dumpsters re-purposed into mobile swimming pools. http://macro-sea.com/

The Design Work of Olly Moss

2010-08-15T09:27:00.006-04:00

Here are some amazing designs that Olly Moss created for nine of the shows on the upcoming 2010 Alamo Drafthouse / Levi’s Rolling Roadshow tour. Check out his website to see more of his work. Graphic design at it's best! http://www.ollymoss.com/

Turf Skatepark Unearthed

2010-08-05T07:22:00.002-04:00

So, I went skateboarding last weekend for the first time in years. I went to 3 different parks including a great park in Wheeling West Virginia that is all concrete. Bowls and a street course. It brought back memories of all the years that I skated and mostly about skating in my early teens at the Turf Skatepark in Milwaukee, which was closed 15 years ago. This morning I saw that the buildings on that site were knocked down to make room for a road project. Sure enough, someone had the idea to see it the bowls still existed and started shoveling! Check out this news clip to see what they found! I wish I could get back to Milwaukee this weekend.

Patrick Melcher Death

2010-07-31T10:40:00.001-04:00

The Cats of Mirikitani

2010-07-31T10:13:00.005-04:00

Eighty-year-old Jimmy Mirikitani survived the trauma of WWII internment camps, Hiroshima and homelessness by creating art. But when 9/11 threatens his life on the New York City streets and a local filmmaker brings him to her home, the two embark on a journey to confront Jimmy’s painful past. An intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of community and art, this film has won awards at some 20 festivals, including prizes at Tribeca, Tokyo, Bermuda, Bologna, Paris, Philadelphia, Sedona and Sun Valley.

Levi's does Ad Campaign in Braddock, PA

2010-07-02T07:18:00.002-04:00

Is it true? Can "BIG BUSINESS" actually do something that is good and meaningful? Well, this looks like a heck of a good start. Braddock, PA is a little town outside of Pittsburgh that is the poorest community in PA. There are some really interesting people doing creative things while trying to bring the town back to life. Levi's did an ad campaign for their new line of "work wear" in Braddock and in turn donated a ton of money to the city and they are making a documentary on the rebuilding of this devastated town. Watch the commercial and part one of the documentary here.

We Are Workers: Episode 1.. The Seeds of Change

Here is one of the commercials:

Incarnation by Mark Ryden timelapse

2010-06-25T15:05:00.002-04:00

Brooklyn Street artist, Dain

2010-06-25T14:40:00.003-04:00

I came across this amazing artwork by a guy in Brooklyn that goes by the name Dane. I was having trouble finding much of anything on him. Then, I found this video! I am blown away.

MODESTo! Now at Society 6!

2010-06-22T21:15:00.002-04:00

MODESTo! Art Prints, T-Shirts, and skins for iPods, iPhones & Laptops are now available at Society 6!
www.society6.com/studio/modestoprints/store

Puma City: World's First Large Scale Mobile Building

2010-06-15T14:11:00.001-04:00

Create an 11,000 square foot building that contains a retail store, lounge, event space, and offices. And by the way, the building needs to be assembled and disassembled a number of times at different harbor sites around the world over the span of a year. That’s the challenge that NYC based architects LOT-EK faced when they began work on the Puma City project. The building is traveling around the world with the 70-foot long Puma sailing boat – il Mostro – which is competing in the 2008 Volvo Ocean Race.

Their solution started with using a material they are fond of and have lots of experience working with, shipping containers. The team fitted out 24 containers. But the issue of the building being assembled in a variety of countries presented the biggest challenges. It had to adhere to the international building code. The plug-in electrical and heating and air-conditioning needed to be adaptable to the region. And the assembly needed to be easy enough that crews around the world speaking different languages could assist.

VOTE FOR MODESTo! at PAUL FRANK's ART ATTACK!!!!

2010-06-14T14:30:00.001-04:00

Please help MODESTo! by voting for us ONE A DAY at http://www.paulfrank.com/art_attack/rate/entry/1306

Please give us 5 little monkeys!! It is much, much appreciated!!!!

Also, check out my buddy JIMBOT.
http://www.paulfrank.com/art_attack/rate/entry/836

We are now on Spray Graphic

2010-06-14T12:34:00.000-04:00

Anyone who browses Spraygraphic.com can now visit the MODESTo page at
http://www.spraygraphic.com/modestoprints
You will find incredible creatives from around the globe.
Check it out and while you are at it, stop by and say hello.

Imogene and Willie

2010-06-14T12:17:00.000-04:00

Check out Imogene & Willie's one of a kind shop in Nashville. They design and sell their denim and other fashions right there in house. They have a beautifully shot video of their space on the homepage.

http://www.imogeneandwillie.com
shop and store front pictures courtesy of the free people blog

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis

2010-06-14T12:15:00.001-04:00

COMBO a collaborative animation by Blu and David Ellis (2 times loop) from blu on Vimeo.

Art Vs Craft Pics

2010-06-02T12:30:00.000-04:00

I just found these photos of the MODESTo booth at the Winter '09 Art Vs Craft in Milwaukee. Taken by photographer Scott E Winklebleck

Photographer Jason Travis's Persona series

2010-05-29T11:39:00.000-04:00

[From The Atlantan, July/Aug 2009]

In Persona, his deliciously voyeuristic, fashion forward portraits, Jason Travis (jasontravisphoto.com) snaps hipster Atlantans along with the contents of their messenger bags, backpacks and clutches to determine "what they deem important in their lives." You are what you schlep.

-Felicia Feaster

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasontravis/sets/72157603258446753/

New Limited Edition Juniors Tees

2010-05-27T12:29:00.001-04:00

Now available at our Etsy store.
Limited Edition Juniors tees that have been hand printed with variations of blue and teal waterbase ink. Most have different colors on the front and back.
Available in S-XL.

New Art Print

2010-05-18T06:57:00.000-04:00

Here is a new art print that is up fr sale at our Etsy Store. This is the first of an ongoing series where I use various images from other print projects that we have on hand to make a screenprint collage. This is hand printed on a 16" X 19.5" piece of masonite. Signed and numbered. Limited edition of 6. There are only 4 left. There is still time to take advantage of our free shipping sale if ordered before May 31st.

Time is running out to receive free shipping!!!!!

2010-05-14T13:55:00.000-04:00

The clock is ticking away. We are offering free shipping on all domestic orders at our ETSY store until May 31st. Take advantage of the saving and get your hands on some new shirts from our "Sketchbook" series.

MODESTo! ETSY SHOP

New Shirts at Sparrow Collective in Milwaukee

2010-05-14T13:33:00.000-04:00

A new shipment of men and junior shirts has just arrived over at the Sparrow Collective in Milwaukee. All of our much missed friends in MKE should head over and check them out.

The Sparrow Collective Gallery - 2224 S Kinnickinnic Ave - MKE

New Items up......FREE SHIPPING!!

2010-04-29T07:43:00.000-04:00

We will be posting new tees on our Etsy store over the next couple of days. Now through May 31st, we are offering free shipping anywhere in the U.S.!!!! All international orders get half off of our normal shipping charges.

www.modesto.etsy.com

Print Sale tonight, fast fwd gallery in Lawrenceville

2010-03-27T11:50:00.000-04:00

We will be checking out the Fast Forward Gallery tonight. They are having a print show featuring over 15 Pittsburgh artists.

Art Vs. Craft - Nov. 28th Milwaukee

2009-10-21T07:02:00.000-04:00

Mark your calendars!! MODESTo will be back in our beloved Milwaukee November 28th to participate in this years Art Vs Craft.

http://www.artvscraftmke.com/

Sonny Gerasimowicz - Where the Wild things are character designer

2009-10-16T12:35:00.000-04:00

Where the Wild Things Are..... opening today

2009-10-16T07:46:00.000-04:00

Today is the day that we have all been waiting for! The opening of "Where the Wild Things Are"! I can not wait to see what Spike Jones has done with one of my favorite childhood stories. This story has a special place in our families hearts as it was a bedtime staple when our son was growing up.

Urban Outfitters experimental retail space, "Space 1520" in Los Angeles has a WTWTA Pop-Up shop this month. I think the highlight of the shop is Christian Joy's 5 one-of-a-kind costumes that are inspired by Maurice Sendak's characters in WTWTA. You might know Chirstian Joy's work if you are a fan of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. I am pretty sure that just about everything that Karen O has ever wore on stage was designed by Christian Joy. www.christianjoy.us

Speaking of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.... Karen O did an amazing job on the movie's soundtrack. You can listen to the album in full at Pitchfork. http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/13550-where-the-wild-things-are-ost/

Listen to the Flaming Lips New album before it is released

2009-10-08T21:21:00.000-04:00

NPR is offering a free preview of the new Flaming Lip's album "The Sparrow Looks Up At The Machine" in it's entirety! I have been a huge Lips fan for years. I love that they are always following their own path.
The new album was assembled by taking their favorite part taken from hours and hours of jam tapes. The overall sound is very organic in nature. All of the expected elements are there, the melodic vocals, blown out gigantic drums, crazy guitar and electronic soundscapes along with a new feel to their sound. You really just need to hear it.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113403123

TONIGHT!! Th' Legendary Shack Shakers @ Thunderbird Cafe

2009-10-01T15:05:00.000-04:00

Come on down to the Thunderbird Cafe tonight to check out Th' Legendary Shack Shakers!! My hometown buddy, Brett Whitacre is tearing up the drums and of course, the Legendary indie rock god Duane Dennison (Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, Dennison Kimball Trio) is now playing guitar for the Nashville based, Rock-a-Billy outfit. This is not a show to be missed.
www.thunderbirdcafe.net

Extreme Sheep!!

2009-09-23T12:53:00.000-04:00

Rock For Kids Auctions off a MODESTo Print

2009-09-10T15:38:00.000-04:00

We donated a Dinosaur Jr poster that we printed along with a few others a while back. I just came across this picture on flickr showing the print that had been signed by Lou Barlow and found out that it raised $155 for Rock For Kids! For those not familiar with Rock For Kids, they raise money to provide music lessons for children who wouldn't be able to afford it otherwise. Being musicians ourselves and having two children that are musicians, We feel honored to have been able to participate.

For more information about our programs and future auctions visit www.rockforkids.org

New MODESTo! website

2009-09-09T21:23:00.000-04:00

We have launched our new website featuring the full line of our new tees for men and women! We plan to continue to add to the site in the very near future. Check back for updates!!
www.modestoprints.com

3 new men's shirts up on Etsy!

2009-08-30T19:35:00.000-04:00

Modesto's new Lady Moon, Man at Sea and Biker are now available at www.modesto.etsy.com
All of three of these shirts are hand printed on super soft, 30/1 cotton tees.
There is a limited supply so get yours while they last!

Shopping Cart and Bike Campers by Kevin Cyr

2009-08-19T11:48:00.000-04:00

In a dream-combination of sustainability and mobility, Brooklyn based artist Kevin Cyr has taken the idea of a mobile home to a new level. He has created two concept designs that swap gasoline fueled vehicles with human power as the force that propels movable living structures.

His Camper Kart examines habitats and housing; recycling and ecology; exploration and mobility by fusing a pop-up camper with a shopping cart. And the Camper Bike, which is actually a functioning sculptural piece, continues this idea by taking an in-bed truck trailer and putting it on top of a serious looking 3 wheeled bicycle.

While neither one of these inventions may be practical for most people, they do show off some interesting possible living alternatives.

If you want to see Cyr’s work in person, he has an upcoming show in Provincetown, MA, which opens this Friday.

Shepard Fairey makes Pittsburgh OBEY

2009-08-19T07:21:00.000-04:00

Shepard Fairey visited Pittsburgh last week for an event held by the Warhol Museum. bittersweetharvest.blogspot.com has posted a bunch of great photos of OBEY pieces that have popped up around town.
The Post Gazette caught Shepard installing his piece across from the Warhol for a short interview.

http://www.post-gazette.com/multimedia?videoid=102184

Birdy Nam Nam

2009-08-05T12:34:00.001-04:00

Birdy Nam Nam
Uploaded by UncivilizedWorld. - Discover more animation and arts videos.

Yuken Teruya

2009-08-04T11:38:00.000-04:00

Yuken Teruya manipulates everyday objects, transforming their meanings to reflect on contemporary society and culture. Cutting trees out of paper bags and cardboard toilet paper rolls, he creates meticulous and intricate art works, small and enchanting worlds, which relate to broader concerns. In each bag and roll, the shape of a tree is created without adding or removing anything, just by cutting out and folding the paper from the bag itself. Teruya’s works explore issues such as the growing consumerism of contemporary society, depleting natural resources and other problems associated with globalism, including the threat it poses to localized cultural traditions and identities. http://www.yukenteruyastudio.com

This Week's Inspitartions

2009-07-28T11:38:00.001-04:00

My new favorite photographer: YYELLOWBIRD

2009-07-23T07:16:00.000-04:00

I was browsing through a magazine on issuu.com and found an article on an amazing photographer that goes by the name, "YYELLOWBIRD" AKA Cari Ann Wayman. My initial thought was "where does this girl live and how do I get her to do a shoot for Modesto?" I read a little more about her, only to find out that she is from my hometown of Rockford, IL. Whodathunk!?! Cari is currently living and working in various spots around Chicago. I was able to get in touch with her and I am hoping that we will infact be able to arrange for a shoot together. Check out her Flickr page:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yyellowbird/

No money, No Problems. Daniel Suelo is a true inspiration

2009-07-23T07:08:00.000-04:00

Daniel Suelo :
"I've been living without a cent to my name since the autumn of 2000 (with a month's exception during my first year). I don't use or accept money or conscious barter, and I don't take food stamps or other government dole.

(And, after 8 years, to my joy, I've learned there are other people in the world doing the same.)

Why? I simply got tired of acknowledging as real this most common world-wide belief called money! I simply got tired of being unreal. Money is one of those intriguing things that becomes real because you believe it is real.

Wild Nature, outside civilization, runs on gift economy: "freely give, freely receive." Thus it is balanced. World civilization runs on consciousness of credit and debt (knowledge of good & evil); thus it is imbalanced. What nation on earth can even balance its own budget or environment? Gift Economy is Faith, Grace, Love - the message at the heart of every religion, though rejected by virtually every religious institution. The proof is inside you: Wild Nature is your True Nature, crucified by commercial civilization."

Read Daniel's Blog: http://sites.google.com/site/livingwithoutmoney/

MODESTo at Pool Trade Show!!!!!

2009-07-20T20:54:00.000-04:00

We will be traveling to Las Vegas to debut our 2009 t-shirt line at the Pool Trade Show, which is the original independent trade show for the boutique market and leading retailers world-wide.
http://www.pooltradeshow.com/index.html

www.archdaily.com

2009-05-18T12:29:00.000-04:00

Check out www.archdaily.com for your daily dose of architectural inspiration. This blog features modern design from around the world as well as interviews with some of the worlds most cutting edge architects.

Juana Molina: A Swirling Sonic Dreamland

2009-04-14T22:43:00.000-04:00

Check out Argentina's Juana Molina on NPR's World Cafe for a brilliant live performance.

WORLD CAFE

Micachu and the Shapes!!!!!

2009-04-14T22:34:00.000-04:00

I just discovered Micachu and the Shapes tonight.

"Rough Trade Records are delighted to announce the signing of 21 year old Mica Levi AKA Micachu. Her debut album ‘Jewellery’ is released on Rough Trade Records on March 9th. So, a quick introduction, Bjork is said to be a fan of Micachu and can probably identify with another artist brave enough to take pop music into entirely uncharted territory. Micachu is largely inspired by Harry Partch who famously used an array of customized and home made instruments."

Micachu & The Shapes - LIPS from Drew Norton on Vimeo.

Here is a preview of our new designs... Now in production

2009-04-14T12:49:00.000-04:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More t-shirts

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU

2009-04-14T12:40:00.000-04:00

I have not seen anything this cool in along time.
Check out Blu's web & blog. I am looking forward to learning more about him.

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

Come Support the "Invisible Children"

2008-09-12T18:41:00.000-04:00

Come September 13th to the International Children’s Art Gallery for a Silk Screen & Artist Made T-shirt Sale, Live Music, Appetizers, BYOB and the Screening of the new Invisible Children’s Go documentary. The fall tour of Invisible Children is starting soon and they will be back in Pittsburgh in early September. On September 13th the Creative TreeHouse and The Heart of Pa will be putting on it’s third fundraiser at the International Children’s Art Gallery and Invisible Children will be there to do the screening. The gallery will also have the “Photographs of a Haitian Orphanage” on display by Laura Pertrilla & Eva Mueller.

Learn more about Invisible Children at www.invisiblechildren.com. Get involved.
T-shirts for sale from:

MODESTo!
rusty water clothing
95 designs
bombshell boutique
reverend dasher
jessica heberle
mary michael
jet boy jet girl
Cut Here Clothing
Awaken Clothing
Garbella
and many more.....

Still kickin'... New Home...New Goodies...

2008-08-05T21:03:00.000-04:00

Yes, MODESTo is still alive! We have been under the radar for the past several months as we settle into our new hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. We are missing Milwaukee something terrible but we are very excited at the new opportunities that lie before us.

With a huge response to our Mini Pillows ans tons of requests for larger versions as well as many custom orders, we have decided to offer a very limited number of larger "Monster" pillows. Check out our Etsy store to see if any are left!

We have big plans for the launch of our next t-shirt line. We are going to do it up in a big way.... stay tuned for sneak peeks here and there.

If there is anyone out there in Pitt.. give us a holler.

Nacho's Movie Premiere

2008-01-27T01:08:00.000-05:00

Our celebrity dog, Nacho, has released his first movie. A romantic comedy called, Too Much of a Girl. You can learn more about Nacho and his adventures at:www.myspace.com/nacho_macho_man

Mark Your Calendar!!

2008-01-21T10:59:00.000-05:00

Come check us out at the Pre-Valentines Day show, "FOR THE LOVE". All admission proceeds go to the Hunger Task Force.

Come get your "special someone" a handmade gift this year!

Re-Purposed Vintage Belt Wristbands

2008-01-21T10:54:00.000-05:00

Here is a recent wristband that we created for our 100th Etsy Lover! We thought she deserved a special prize, so we made her this wristband out of an awesome vintage leather belt.

We have enough of that belt for a couple more wristbands. Keep an eye on Etsy to catch them!

Harry Bouras Art Collection

2008-01-16T10:56:00.001-05:00

I have owned a collection of art by Chicago artist, Harry Bouras (1931-1990) for over 15 years. I have finally done a fair job of cataloging the collection and posting the photos online. I would love to hear from other collectors of Bouras' work. I am also interested in talking to any collectors, art dealers or galleries that may be interested in purchasing the collection or including it in a show.

Most of the work that I own in from the late 60's / early 70's. I have over 100 original photos and negatives, a sketchbook, and dozens of original pieces of art. The majority of the work if from Harry's DV8 series, featuring the "mushroom" icon which appeared in Bouras' work as early as 1963. The "mushroom" has represented, among other things, the atomic bomb, male and female, the population explosion, a phallus and a threat to individual liberty.

If you are interested in learning more about Harry Bouras, there is plenty of information online. Here is a link to my collection....
http://flickr.com/photos/22722931@N03/

Contact me at bourascollection@yahoo.com

Envelope Project

2008-01-09T09:47:00.001-05:00

Here is an envelope that I made to give my friend Max a birthday gift. I used paper that I have used to do test prints while setting up poster jobs. I have a big stack of paper that I keep just for test prints. I just keep adding to them until I think they look good as is. I want to design a line of paper products using this sort of collage method of printing. What do you think? Envelopes, tags, notebooks, cards, stationary?

I have an idea too, to do a t-shirt line using a set of screens, maybe a dozen or so, and make shirts using various combinations of the screens. Every shirt will be unique yet look like a line. I am thinking of calling it "The Screen Set Collection". Then there can be numerous sets over time. Yeah, I like that. If you steal my idea, you will have bad luck for 6 months.

New Organic Items Available!

2007-12-18T12:13:00.000-05:00

Hey there!! Our new organic shirts are now available!! We premiered this collection at this year's Art Vs. Craft and they were very well received. We have actually sold out of a few sizes already. We have some things posted on our Etsy store along with our new leather, screen printed wristbands and our super fun, screen printed "Woodland" pillow friends.

Check it out!!!

www.modesto.etsy.com

Come see us at ART VS CRAFT!

2007-11-21T08:09:00.000-05:00

Swing over to downtown Milwaukee December 8th to see us with 75 other crafters/designs/makers of things! Get your Christmas shopping done early.be This year you can proudly give unique, handmade, anti- shopping mall gifts to your friends and loved ones. Go to the ArtVsCraft website for all of the details.
artvscraft.com

MODESTo! is now at Fasten!

2007-11-21T07:57:00.000-05:00

Stop down to our neighborhood clothing co-op, Fasten, to check out some "one-of-a-kind" MODESTo! wears as well as some new products. Such as, our new line of leather, screen printed wrist cuffs and a couple of our new toddler shirts!

Fasten Co-Op Clothing Gallery
2224 S Kinnickinnic Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Phone: 414-747-9229

Hours: Wed-Sat 12-7pm, Sun 12-5
www.fastencollective.com
fastencollective.etsy.com
myspace.com/fastencollective

New member of the MODESTo! Family

2007-11-07T20:41:00.000-05:00

Meet Nacho! He is our new baby!

Photos from Stephanie's LuckyStar Show

2007-11-07T20:32:00.000-05:00

Pictures from QUI at Mad Planet!!!

2007-11-07T20:15:00.000-05:00

Stephanie Towell @ LuckyStar Gallery

2007-10-10T11:27:00.000-04:00

DEATH BECOMES YOU

October 10 - November 10
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 13th, 6-10 p.m.
Luckystar Studios 5407 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI

Featuring the art of:
Stephanie Towell
Karl Unnasch
Joe Borzotta

For more information:

LuckyStar

The Future of Transportation

2007-09-25T21:01:00.000-04:00

I think that I have found the most exciting vehicle ever! The Canadian design company, "Verdier", has developed a new, self sufficient, van based on the original VW Westfalia concept. I spent at least 10 years driving a couple of different Vanagons. I do believe that Vanagons are one of the best designed vehicles, ever.

Here is what Verdier says about their masterpiece:
The new Westfalia Verdier Solar Power.

As with the original Westfalia and the hippy culture, the new VERDIER Solar Power is part of a new culture with its own rituals. It is based on GREEN ENERGY and the PLEASURE to be SELF-SUFFICIENT. This new culture also believes that technology should allow people to understand nature and its power.

For the hefty price of $69,000.00, you can put one in your garage! I need to start playing the lottery!

VERDIER'S WEBSITE

Marc Ecko interview

2007-09-24T23:21:00.000-04:00

I am always curious to hear people's life stories. I am particularly interested in hearing how people have pursued their passions and made something of it. Whether that be a business, a movement, whatever.

One story that I just stumbled across was an interview with fashion mogul, Marc Ecko (Marc Ecko Enterprises, Ecko Unlimited, Complex Magazine, Zoo York, Marc Ecko Cut & Sew, Avirex, G-Unit Clothing Company, etc) Now, I am not necessarily a fan of the products that Marc Ecko puts out, I am fascinated with the idea that one person (and their team) can do so much. How do you start selling t-shirts out of your apartment and grow that into a dozen different companies?

Anyways, there is a 20 minute video called, "Behind the Business" at the CIT site. You can stream 5 minute segments or download either a full length video or audio podcast.GET IT HERE
See Ya........

New Poster for Qui!

2007-09-01T17:26:00.000-04:00

We are very excited to show our latest poster for David Yow's (of Jezus Lizard / Scratch Acid) new band QUI!!! We are huge fans of Yow and we took it upon ourselves to make this poster for him. No, we did not get permission or paid to do this poster. We did it on our own free will. I am much more excited to be doing posters "guerrilla style" rather than waiting around for a commission and then tweaking the art to meet everyone's fancy.

The Qui poster was illustrated by MODESTo's old friend, tattoo artist, Josh Stoneberg. Josh and I have talk about collaborating on posters for years now. This is our first of many, I am sure.

We then hand screenprinted these babies at the MODESTo Studio. We decided to print them using 4 color process in attempts to capture all of the fine detail and colors in Josh's original color pencil drawing.

If you would like a Qui poster, they are available at our Etsy store www.modesto.etsy.com

Look out for a Joanna Newsom poster, coming soon!

Brad

Perry Farrell takes over Milwaukee!!!!!

2007-08-16T18:36:00.000-04:00

Today, Perry Farrell was in town with his new band, The Satellite Party. To tell the truth, I was not impressed by the new groups music and did not have much interest in catching their show tonight. I then got the last minute announcement that were giving a free show in the afternoon in the Beans & Barley parking lot and decided, have to go!

I thought it would be a great experience to take both of the kids to (hopefully) see Perry up close and personal. The show exceeded our expectations! The little stage was about 18' high and we were right up front for the performance.

The Satellite Party kicked out a song off of their new album (so-so), then what I think was a Porno for Pyros song and yes....2 Jane's Addiction songs!!!! It was Perry in all of his glory! I thought that I would never get to see Jane's Addiction live. This satisfied me to say the least.

After their short set, Perry was nice enough to talk with fans, sign autographs and pose for photos. I was very happy that my whole family was able to go to the show and we were able to get a group photo with Perry!! Look out for Christmas cards this year!!

Cheers - Brad

Check out artist, Phil Hansen

2007-08-06T10:32:00.000-04:00

I just read an article on artist, Phil Hansen of St. Paul MN. Definitely check it out. He has lots of time laps footage of his work in progress.

Yahoo just featured him here:

His personal site

Take Care - Brad

Hi....we are here.....

2007-08-05T10:59:00.000-04:00

Hello all..... after fighting the urge many many times to create a blog, I figured....'tis time. I hope to have enough time to maintain it so it is not a dead spot on the wonderful world wide web. I hope to document the life and times of MODESTo!

For those not familiar with MODESTo!..let me introduce ourselves. MODESTo! is the love child of Brad and Stephanie Towell. We currently live in the wonderful, Milwaukee, WI. We make whatever our little hearts desire.... we screenprint, dye, sew and destroy clothing, gig posters, art prints, dolls, etc. Our stuff is sometimes availible for sale on etsy. www.modesto.etsy.com. We also have a neglected website, www.modestoprints.com.

As long as you are surfing, check out Stephanie's site...

www.stephanie-towell.com to see her amazing assemblage work.