The art of JJ Steeves lives here. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push([‘_setAccount’, ‘UA-10741195-3’]); _gaq.push([‘_trackPageview’]); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’; ga.async = true; ga.src = (‘https:’ == document.location.protocol ? ‘https://ssl’ : ‘http://www’) + ‘.google-analytics.com/ga.js’; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(‘script’)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();Tumblr (3.0; @ladiesgottasers)http://jjsteeves.com/<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzo4s65nsT1qfmr87o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://straykitties.tumblr.com/post/17918970183/im-spending-this-lovely-sunday-evening-making" target="_blank">straykitties</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I’m spending this lovely Sunday evening making Stray Kitties stickers which will be for sale at <strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/322868757756901/" target="_blank">LADIES’ NIGHT</a></strong>, hosted by the ever-delightful <strong><a href="http://www.strangeadventures.com/" target="_blank">Strange Adventures</a> comic book shop</strong>. <br/><strong>jei</strong> </p> </blockquote>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17919022006http://jjsteeves.com/post/17919022006Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:44:13 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lznhul9sHp1qa0krro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Endzo</strong> is back in Halifax, and he/she’s better than ever. A favorite local tagger of mine, Endzo stopped putting up new work for a time. Last week, however, I came across this new tag and my jaw dropped. I am WELL HAPPY to see Endzo is back. I’d be even happier if I had the chance to meet him/her. Ooof. The dream. <br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17890203249http://jjsteeves.com/post/17890203249Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:27:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzng37YDRl1qzp8rfo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://matthewmorgan.tumblr.com/post/17888230977/possibly-due-to-the-back-medication-but-i-think" target="_blank">matthewmorgan</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Possibly due to the back medication, but I think it’s obvious. There’s a sweet reverse shadow of a skull on my ceiling!</p> </blockquote> <p>Woooo, our apartment is possessed!<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17888446775http://jjsteeves.com/post/17888446775Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:54:21 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzlo9dqFzJ1qa0krro7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><strong>Polaroid Postcards!<br/></strong>Did you guys forget about these amazing little treasures you requested? I’m sure you did, and I’m sure you thought I did as well. Alas, ‘tis not true! I’ve been in a bit of a battle with the post office regarding what exactly can be mailed as a postcard and what cannot. Because I “laminated” certain portions of the postcards, stamps and other such important info could not adhere to the surface. I’ve solved the problem, and have the postcards set and ready to hit the mail on Monday. I’m very excited to push these tiny art pieces into the real world. They’re nervous, but I know they can stand the heat.<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17830700560http://jjsteeves.com/post/17830700560Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:51:00 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz8oho4t2q1qfmr87o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz8oho4t2q1qfmr87o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://straykitties.tumblr.com/post/17433109784/the-ever-delightful-ivy-jones-sent-in-these-super" target="_blank">straykitties</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The ever-delightful <strong><a href="http://me2metoomewtwo.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Ivy Jones</a></strong> sent in these super snapshots of some Stray Kitties she spied around Halifax, Nova Scotia. If you have a moment, I would strongly suggest checking out Ivy’s website, which features some of the work she has been making while attending NSCAD (an art university here in the city). Ms Jones has a fascinating aesthetic, and the more she makes the more I get excited about her future. And potentially the future of my own closet. <br/><br/><strong>BIG NEWS:</strong><br/>Toronto, Ontario will be getting slathered in Stray Kitty street art mid-March, so watch your streets, your lamp posts, and your abandoned wall spaces. These kitties are looking for some sneaky spots to call their own. Here at headquarters we’re all very busy and very excited as a result of this upcoming adventure in central Canada.<br/><br/><strong>Cheers,</strong><br/><strong>jei</strong> </p> </blockquote>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17433180057http://jjsteeves.com/post/17433180057Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:28:47 -0500Stray KittiesIvy JonesArtMake It Happen<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6uh2APWt1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6uh2APWt1qa0krro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6uh2APWt1qa0krro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Hey Lovely Folk!<br/><br/>The <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrayKitties" target="_blank">Doodle Art Tote Bags</a></strong> are slowly being added to my <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrayKitties" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a></strong> today & this evening. There are only four at the moment, but hopefully I will be able to produce more as time goes on. I’ve really been enjoying this project, and sincerely hope I can make it into something larger.</p> <p>Also, any reblogs or further word-spreading would be greatly appreciated. I know you’ve all been helping me out so much, I hope I’m not over-staying my welcome by asking for a little more aid. <br/><br/>Many many thanks!<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17377503109http://jjsteeves.com/post/17377503109Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:25 -0500Doodle Tote BagsEtsy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz6n1kwfZr1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So I just got back from hanging out with (ie, babysitting) my two year old neighbour and little buddy Piper. We spend a lot of weekday mornings together. Today she found out how much I adored Winnie The Pooh as a kid, and how gutted I was that I missed the new film while it was in cinemas. Obviously, Piper was super obliging and totally knew how touched I’d be if she suggested I borrow the DVD. <br/>Piper knows where it’s at.<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17372380287http://jjsteeves.com/post/17372380287Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:00:56 -0500PiperWinnie The PoohPersonalCuties<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3sxr4Dmu1qa0krro1_r1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A better shot of today’s tote bag. <br/>Playing around is paying off.<br/>(Valentine’s Day is on my mind, but in a weird, sad, sticky way.)<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17297175576http://jjsteeves.com/post/17297175576Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:15:00 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz3r45lOIH1qa0krro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Experimenting with the painting tonight.<br/> jei</p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17294701108http://jjsteeves.com/post/17294701108Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:36:05 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz2srpYmDA1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz2srpYmDA1qa0krro2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz2srpYmDA1qa0krro3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Yesterday’s tote bag finally finished up and properly photographed. As I said, I am hoping to post these on <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/straykitties" target="_blank">Etsy</a></strong>, but I’d like to do it when I have at least 5 done. This Saturday I managed to sell three bags, so I haven’t been able to keep enough around for the Etsy shop, alas. (No complaints here, I’ll tell you. Instead, many many many thankyous!). <br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17262414728http://jjsteeves.com/post/17262414728Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:14:11 -0500Finished ToteGraphicArtIllustrationStreet ArtCharacterizationJeiJJ Steeves<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz1jdhTKbP1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Back to tote bag production…<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/17223200757http://jjsteeves.com/post/17223200757Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:53:40 -0500<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytryp9dnX1qa0krro1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><em>Every</em> <em>single</em> <em>one of us</em> has been this wanker at some point on the internet. If you think you haven’t been, you are sadly, sadly, sadly deluded. <br/><strong>jei</strong> </p> <p><strong>PS - </strong>Props go to <strong><a href="http://hughbot.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">HUGHBOT</a> </strong>(he writes<strong> <a href="http://crimesagainsthughsmanatees.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">CRIMES AGAINST HUGH’S MANATEES</a></strong>) for suggesting I use my creatures in my comics. It cuts the anxiety by 1000%. Thanks again, buddy!<br/><br/><strong>PPS - </strong>I will likely <em>continue</em> to be this wanker at some later date in my internet usage.  </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16978111807http://jjsteeves.com/post/16978111807Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:18:00 -0500prettyinternetwe love ourselvesbecause we hate ourselves<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lys6zgWvbi1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The finished Doodle Bag, in some detail.<br/>jei </p> <p><strong>EDIT: SOLD</strong></p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16930898384http://jjsteeves.com/post/16930898384Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:47:00 -0500<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lys4voDetF1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Another “Doodle Bag” in the works this afternoon, here’s a progress shot. If I manage to get a few of these made, I’ll pop them up on the <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StrayKitties" target="_blank">Stray Kitties Etsy shop</a></strong> this weekend. Stay tuned!<br/><strong>jei</strong> <br/><br/>E<strong>DIT: SOLD</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16929087917http://jjsteeves.com/post/16929087917Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:02:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyruaht10h1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyruaht10h1qa0krro2_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Back to painting tote bags today. Here’s a few shots of me mixing the “paint” (read: liquid plastic) to my desired consistency. I’ve found everyone has their own preference when it comes to paint consistency. In the end, it depends entirely on the the style you intend to work in, and the type of fabric you will be using as a surface. (IMHO).<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16921142811http://jjsteeves.com/post/16921142811Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:13:00 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqr1kd9Jf1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>And finally, the finished product. I’ve been too busy stuffing my face with junk food to try and take a photograph to post this. I’m content with how this tote turned out, and I look forward to making more like it. Could be a good exercise in actually <em>finishing that which I begin.</em><br/><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16893477289http://jjsteeves.com/post/16893477289Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:05:00 -0500tote bagdoodlejei<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NpSJeMfsl0Y?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://www.blueprintskateboards.com/" target="_blank">Blueprint</a></strong>’s trailer for <strong><a href="http://www.skatevideosonline.net/video/762/blueprint/make-friends-with-the-colour-blue/" target="_blank">MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE COLOUR BLUE</a></strong><br/><br/>This company made my all-time favourite skateboard video, <strong><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2219983208250374095" target="_blank">Lost & Found</a></strong>, which was released back in 2005. (Click on the link and you will be directed to a copy of the film in its entirety on GoogleVideo, where it was uploaded by the fellas five whole years ago. Because they’re great like that). </p> <p><br/>Lost & Found has been, I would guess, one of the largest aesthetic influences in my life since I was introduced to it by <a href="http://anopeneye.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Julien Strasfeld</strong> </a>(like all things skateboard-related) about four years ago. Unfortunately for him, I’ve not been able to stop talking about the darn thing ever since. What exacerbates the scenario for Julien is that he’s my only skateboard buddy, and thus the only one who will listen to me wax lyrical about the variety of sounds acrylic wheels make on stone/pavement/brick/tar/gravel/etc. </p> <p>ANYWAY, the fellas at Blueprint popped out Lost & Found to the public, and then next day they hit the streets to start filming for their next release, Make Friends With The Colour Blue, which just came out in 2010. This is the trailer. All you skaters out there have already seen it, it’s the art farts whose eyes I want to grab with this blurb.</p> <p>(<strong>PS.</strong> If you only feel up to a few clips, the triumphant return of Paul Shier, Danny Brady & Colin Kennedy are all delicious in their own right.)<br/><br/>(<strong>PPS. </strong>No one eats it quite like Dave Mackey) </p> <p><strong>jei</strong> </p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16877039449http://jjsteeves.com/post/16877039449Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0500skateboardblueprintmake friends with the colour bluelost and found<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyqcx8l2Kz1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Slowly but surely. Painting today has been a lot of fun.<br/>jei</p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16875605921http://jjsteeves.com/post/16875605921Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:44 -0500<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyq6iqUC8K1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>In-process shot of me playing with scrap <strong><a href="http://straykitties.tumblr.com" target="_blank">Stray Kittie</a> </strong>tote bags. About most artistic things I tend to be very sloppy, but when it comes to painting on fabric, I end up more on the picky side. For a year I’ve been experimenting with various fabric paints — they’re all crap unless you spend an arm and a leg for a tiny tube — and have, I believe, finally come upon my own mixture of acrylic paints, gel medium (matte or glossy is very important depending on the type of fabric you are painting on), water and, sometimes, another fabric paint mixed in. Not much though. As I’ve said, fabric paints can be real jerks sometimes. Acrylic is magic once you figure out how to bend it to your will. <br/><strong>jei</strong></p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16870129400http://jjsteeves.com/post/16870129400Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:42:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyo8gl7NJB1qa0krro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A better photograph of the scrap bag from last night, which has been swooped up by one <strong><a href="http://tumbling.jonreid.ca/" target="_blank">Mr J Reid</a></strong>. I received some great feedback from folks regarding the scrap bags (thanks very much to all of you), so in the future they will be up for sale as well, the price depending on how many hours went into hand-painting the tote. <br/>Thanks a bunch folks, every little bit helps!<br/><strong>jei</strong> </p> <p>E<strong>DIT: SOLD</strong></p>http://jjsteeves.com/post/16822077825http://jjsteeves.com/post/16822077825Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:29:00 -0500ScrapStray KittiesToteBagCatJeiJJ Steeves