Out of Step Arts

OOSA at Spectrum LIVE!

Neil — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:10:20 +0000

Spectrum LIVE! is just around the corner and we are getting excited for Out of Step Arts to make it’s official debut. Alexis Ziritt, ~~Logan Faerber~~, Toby Cypress and Andrew MacLean will all be there, so come by booth #903 to chat and check out all of the books, original art and prints they’ll be bringing. And speaking of prints……

Since this will be OOSA’s first convention appearance and all, I wanted to do something special to mark the occasion. OOSA artists Logan Faerber and Greg Ruth (who were both selected to be in the upcoming Spectrum 19) worked together to come up with this amazing piece just for the show.

We’ll have prints of this for sale, as well as the original, so be sure come see us and pick up this convention exclusive!

UPDATE: Regrettably, Logan Faerber had to cancel his appearance at Spectrum LIVE. I’ll still try to have some of his work on hand for everyone to check out, though.

Charles Vess & Greg Ruth Selling Art for a Good Cause

Neil — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:03:08 +0000

Charles Vess and Greg Ruth are both fantastic fellows! They were kind enough to contribute some art to the Princess and Pirate Art Exhibit I hosted on April 22nd as part of the fundraiser for the Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center. They have both extended that kindness by offering to donate a portion of the sales of the pieces in the exhibit to the BRSHC. Since most people couldn’t travel to Bristol for the event, the art is now available to purchase online!

Greg Ruth has listed several pieces he did for the book ‘A Pirate’s Guide to First Grade”. You can see all of the those in the OOSA store. There are some copies of the out of print book included with some of the pieces, as well.

Charles Vess has agreed to let Out of Step Arts manage the sale of the pieces he contributed to the exhibit (Over 50!) for a limited time on behalf of himself and the BRSHC. I’ve set up a special gallery where you can view all of these pieces here on the OOSA site. Just click on each thumbnail to see the price and dimensions of the piece. If there is a dollar amount, the piece is still available for purchase. If you see something you like, send me an email and we’ll work out the details. Act fast though, because the Vess paintings will only be up until May 18th!

Getting great art while supporting a good cause. Does it get any better than that?

Can I help you find something?

Neil — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:04:36 +0000

I’m sure you all are aware of the OOSA store by now, right? The artists have a great sampling of some of their work available for sale there. I try to encourage the artists to send me new work to list there every once in a while so there are new choices for people looking to buy something. In fact, Alexis Ziritt just put up a bunch of new stuff so he can pay to replace his recently deceased computer and make his way to some conventions (Spectrum and Heroes Con) this summer. But, did you know that pretty much all of the artists have more work available for sale than what’s listed in the store? Paul Maybury, for example, has pretty much every page from every project he’s ever worked on and he’s looking to find it a new home so he can cover some recent unexpected expenses. Andrew, Logan, Toby and Greg, I’m sure, all have stuff they’d love to sell, too, that’s not listed in the store.

So how do you get your hands on all of this unlisted stuff? Just ask! If there is a specific page or an image you’ve seen from any of the OOSA artists that you want to own, just get in touch with me and I’ll check and see if it’s available. The worst I can say is “Sorry, it’s already sold.” And if you’re looking for something really specific, several of the OOSA artists are open for commissions right now and would be happy to draw you whatever you’re looking for.

The Princess and Pirate Art Exhibit is this Sunday

Neil — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:10:16 +0000

SUNDAY! SUNDAY! SUNDAY!!!!

Yes, it’s finally here. The Princess and Pirate Art Exhibit will be happening this Sunday as part of the Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center’s fundraising event; The Princess and Pirate Tea Party. There will be several pieces from artists Greg Ruth and Charles Vess on display and for sale, along with signed books and prints. A portion of the sales will go to benefit the BRSHC (a 501(c)3 organization) and help them meet their service goals for the year.

I know that a lot of you may be interested in attending and helping support the cause, but you may live too far away. Don’t worry! All of the pieces that are still available after the event will be made available for sale online in the Out of Step Arts store. And if any of the pieces are still left by the time Spectrum LIVE! rolls around, I’ll bring them with me and you can purchase them there (booth # 903).

So, I hope to see you on Sunday at the Bristol Train Station. There’s lots of fun to be had, lots of funds to be raised, and lots of great art to be seen.

Two OOSA Artists Chosen For Spectrum 19

Neil — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:02:26 +0000

Greg Ruth and first-timer Logan Faerber were both selected to appear in the 19th edition of Spectrum! This book features the best of “Contemporary Fantastic Art” from around the world, so it’s a pretty big deal that these guys made it in. There is an open submission process, but the competition is steep and there are hundreds, if not thousands, of submissions every year. Here is a picture of two of the judges looking at just a small portion of all of the work sent in.

That’s a lot of Styrofoam cups!

If you are planning to come to the Spectrum LIVE! event in May, be sure to swing by the OOSA booth (#903) and congratulate Logan in person.

The End is Near!

Neil — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:29:24 +0000

That’s right, the end of March marks the end of Paul Maybury’s 1/2 off sale. We are also going to be taking down Greg Ruth’s Secret Journeys of Jack London art at the end of the month, as well. If you were waiting around, hemming and hawing, time is just about up!

Go to the OOSA store before it’s too late!

Stay tuned, though, because we are going to be announcing a sale on Alexis Ziritt’s art soon.

Please Welcome Ming Doyle

Neil — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:17:56 +0000

Yes, as you may have seen on the Heroes Con blog, Ming Doyle is the newest artist to join the Out of Step Arts crew and we couldn’t be happier! Ming adds a whole new level of “geek-cred” to the collective. She also brings a new perspective on comics and a unique talent for design and fashion.

Now that Ming has signed on (which took some convincing, mind you), she’ll be working on taking her art in some new directions in the near future. One of things Ming has set her sights on is doing more personal work and getting her art into some galleries. I’m excited that OOSA gets to support Ming in her efforts to make that happen.

Stay tuned for updates, but in the meantime, check out Ming’s profile page or visit her website. And don’t forget to check out all of the other things going on at Out of Step Arts this week!

A big week at OOSA: Sales and a new artist!

Neil — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:34:08 +0000

There is a lot going on at Out of Step Arts this week. Let’s break it down.

First thing, PAUL MAYBURY is going to be having a huge sale starting on Friday. Not only is he adding new art to the OOSA store, but he’s also listing all of his art half off!!! And if that’s not enough, he’ll also be offering single character commissions for only $50. The sale won’t last for long, though. Just 2 weeks. Paul has had a run of bad luck with machines lately and needs to cover some expenses. So, look for the price changes to happen on Friday and act fast! I have a feeling things will sell out quickly.

Speaking of price changes, ALEXIS ZIRITT has reduced his commission prices to $60 for 11×17 inked pieces and $100 for 11×17 watercolor pieces. If you were waiting for a reason to get something from him, there it is. Expect to see some new art from Alexis in the store soon, as well.

TOBY CYPRESS has just added some copies of his graphic novel Rodd Racer in the store for just $5 (plus $3 for shipping)! These are the out-of-print and hard to find PunkRock Jazz Publishing versions with the B/W pages. Each copy comes with an original sketch by Toby in it, too.

And finally, we’re adding a new artist to the OOSA crew!!! Who is it, you ask? Well, our good friends at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find are going to help us make the announcement on their Heroes Con blog this week, so be sure you are either on their mailing list, or are following them on Twitter or Facebook so you are one of the first to know.

The Secret Journeys of Jack London art for sale

Neil — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 01:17:23 +0000

Greg ruth has put several of the illustrations he did for The Secret Journeys of Jack London books (‘The Wild’ and the newly released ‘The Sea Wolves’) up in the store. Go take a look while they are still there! Greg has offered to send a signed hardcover copy of ‘The Sea Wolves’ to the first three people who buy one of the Jack London pieces priced at $100 or more, so they will probably move quickly.

Our Spectrum Live Booth

Neil — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:02 +0000

Spectrum Fanastic Arts LIVE has released the floor plan for the event in May. We were given a great spot on the front row near Stuart Ng Books and comic book artist Ben Templesmith. That should provide us with a lot of traffic from comics-minded people. So, come by booth #903 and see us. Toby Cypress, Alexis Ziritt, Andrew Maclean, (and even though he’s not listed on the map yet) Logan Fareber will all be there with me.

(click on the image to see all the detail)