Party like It's the Apocalypse Noir

VAN WYCK End of the World Release Party!

Face it, you got no other plans Sunday night! Come celebrate the end of the Van Wyck book series with a bang, not a whimper!
MEET the author and illustrators from all 5 books!

Original artwork and illustrations by David Reyes and Edward Frausto will be showcased along with works from Treiops Treyfid and Carey Nova.

Get classy: Book reading, signing, Q&A.

Special vocal performance by Karmyn Tyler!!!

New animated Van Wyck Teaser trailers will be presented.

Not to mention that the AMAZING DJ Poncho Andy will be coming out of his live performance retirement for this ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!  

This is the last event where we will be offering the limited edition signed one one of a kind Apocalypse figurine. Free when you purchase all five books for only $20 (each book is $5). This is a rare opportunity to get all five books signed by the author and artist. 

And in honor of the end of the world as well the end of the book series, the entire five-part Van Wyck series is going for twenty dollars--the last time the series will be selling at this price. So get it at the good price. And get it signed by the creators!

Date: Sun August 19 2012

Time: 6pm-9pm

Place: Irisphere Visual Arts 4650 W. Washington Blvd. LA

Plenty of street parking. Free entry.

Special Guests:

Christopher Cobb: Author

Scott Griffin: Illustrator of Van Wyck

 Lance Richlin: Illustrator of Van Wyck 2

Chadwick Reinheardt: Illustrator of Van Wyck 3

David Reyes: Illustrator of Van Wyck 4

Edward Frausto: Illustrator of Van Wyck 5

Karmyn Tyler: Vocal Performance

Carey Nova: Guest Artist

Treiops Treyfid: Guest Artist

&

Dj Poncho Andy

See you there!
-Mother
Oh, one more thing. Don't forget the watchbot work of Ave Rose will continue to show at La Luz de la Jesus Gallery until September 2nd.

Last Trip, Comic Con. Next Trip, Watch Bot City

Well, as you may have guessed--or witnessed if you were there--Comic Con with Ink Pen Mutations was a blast, once again.

Tons of new goodies, among them being the final additions to the now complete Van Wyck Series--a hard-boiled post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, as told in five parts. Author Chris Cobb talks about it at Comic Con.

And as always, Mother tries to look picture perfect at Comic Con:

But let's not focus on the past. The future is always upon us. And since we're on the subject of time, it is good to note that every minute is under the close watch of the inhabitants of Watch Bot City, and Mother Ave Rose, their  maker. Would you like to meet their maker? Come to La Luz de Jesus!

 Mother has been hard at work, putting together the newest addition to Watchbot World. Watchbot City 2. The opening is on August 3rd, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The watchbot goods will remain  there until September 2nd. Again, that's at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. LA, CA  90027.

Come meet the watchbots.

And see the land where they work and live!

Come to Comic Con with Ink Pen Mutations!

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN
COMIC CON

IS UPON US!

WHERE WILL YOU BE
JULY 11-16, 2012
in San Diego???

We will be at Booth #1633

WE ARE LAUNCHING
VAN WYCK 4
AND THE LA BUZZSAWS

Much to come from the Ink Pen Mutations Family

We are Launching

VAN WYCK 4

illustrated by David Reyes
***Book Signing Sat July 14 noon-3pm***

&&
THE SERIES FINALE

VAN WYCK 5
AND THE BLACK SWAN

illustrated by Edward Frausto 

***Book Signing Fri. July 13 noon-3pm.***

If you haven't been by our booth, or even if you have, peep our facebook to keep up with the Comic Con pictures posted each and every day!
More and more sneak peaks on the way each day as we

 COUNT DOWN TO

COMIC CON

where we will be giving an extra limited edition collector's figurine

with the purchase of the complete Van Wyck series. Figurine sculpted by Cig Neutron.

*For a limited time online orders of the Van Wyck Collection will include a collector's figurine created and signed by Mother!

Also at Comic con, 50 giveway bags on preview night.

With cool stuff like this in it, plus more...

Wait,

There is more free stuff and more new material.

Aliens in LA
Designed and co-created by Treiops Treyfid
Photography by Christopher Nelson

Each copy purchased at Comic Con comes with

The Creator of the Universe by Treoips Treyfid
Whoa, what's that you say?
The creator of the universe?
Didn't you always want to get your hands on one of those?
All yours, this Comic Con!

And as always, our booth will be the one blowin' up the roof!

Mother and the Gang, Comic Con 2011

Lastly, but not leastly, catch some of the beatiful artisanship of Mother Ave Rose puts into handcrafted jewelry, which will also be selling at Booth #1633

Vintage watch parts
+
real bug wings and rose petals
+
Mother's fairy-glitter fingers
=
total magic


Can't make it? Check out daily photo updates starting right NOW!

The Circus is Still in Town this Artwalk

So perhaps you missed The Hive Gallery Circus Circus opening this past Saturday on June 2nd. All is not lost, my friends, because the circus is still in town! This coming artwalk is on Thursday, June 2, 2012.  As always the Hive Gallery is at:

729 S. Spring Street

Downtown Los Angeles, Ca 90014

Hours from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.

And as always, the way you like it, entrance is totally free!

This past Saturday, I took my clowning quite seriously:

but my next costume is sure to be new and improved!

And let's not forget the artwork at the artwalk either:

I created a collection of jewelry not only with this show in mind, but with the mission of funding my daughter's sweet sixteen. Come pick up a piece! I made the prices into a real steal of a deal for you!

And let's not forget this month's special guest artist,

 Meirav Heber

Come see what the circus freaks have in store this time

and support a special birthday girl's smile.

This Saturday at the Hive Will Be a Complete Circus!

Step right up ladies and gents! Because this Saturday's shows will be one not to miss.

Gather 'round boys and gals, the circus is in town again at the Hive Gallery, as this Saturday will feature the amazing return of the Hive Gallery's much adored Circus Circus theme. 

Break out your stilts and clown shoes. Drape your favorite bearded lady from your arm!

Come one, come all this Saturday, June 2

at 729 South Spring Street

in Downtown Los Angeles 90014

Showtime is from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Come as you are for $8 at the door.

Or be better than a normy! Come in your best sideshow circus chic for $5

Watch us get our freak show on as we outdo our last year's costumes!

Watch me get my watchbot on as I display my watchbot circus-themed piece in the main room.

And that's not all folks. Because  Bizarro au Go-go has a special treat for us all in the main room!

But there is more! I'll have two more large watchbot pieces on display in the backroom and a fine selection of discounted steampunk jewelry. You can walk away knowing that all proceeds raised for my art at this show will go to the funding of my daughter's sweet sixteen birthday! =)

This is certainly no time to be sitting down on the job. Even if these watchbots seem to be sitting down for this picture! Maybe they're just resting up before swinging with ease from the flying trapeze...

And last, but never least, we will also be featuring the awesome art work of the lovely Meirav Haber.

And that's not all! After the Hive Festivities, Mother and her insane circus posse will be heading towards Perish's Goddess & Warriors after-party to dance till the break of dawn! You can check out the info here! 

                                                        http://studio69warriors.eventbrite.com/

SEE YOU All ON SATURDAY!!!

Artwalk this Thursday with the Work of Jose Bican

This month at the Hive Gallery, if you haven't heard already, or if you missed the opening this past Saturday, Ink Pen Mutations is featuring the artwork of one Jose Bican. This Artwalk, on this Thursday, May 10, 2012, come and see his work!

Just high tail it here:

The Hive Gallery

729 South Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90014

between 8 p.m and 11 p.m.

And don't you worry, we will keep the cost of entry the way we like to keep our spirits--TOTALLY FREE! 

So, once you get down to the Artwalk, and you make it into the Hive,
head on back to the IPM room, 

and find this guy: 

this girl: 

and the artwork on this wall:

showcasing this amazing work:

As always, the Hive Gallery will be your one-stop shop for art, booze and music, so come on down!

And since we're on the InkPen tip, I will remind you, one more time, to stop by www.inkpenmutations.com and check out the NEW teaser trailers:

Fragile Bodies

Van Wyck and the Surfs of Santa Monica

Van Wyck:  The Clan of the Sour Hand

Feature Artist at the Hive this Weekend and Website Retouches!

So Mother has returned from the islands, and she misses your face. If you miss hers, then come to the Hive Gallery this Saturday night at:

729 South Spring Street

Los Angeles, CA 90014

between 8 p.m and 11 p.m!

Head back to the IPM room where we'll be showing off the fine art of tattoo genius, Jose Bican. 

Here is his beautiful work:

And here is his beautiful face:

Look out for it--and mine--when you come to the Hive. I will be there, along with some new pendants and bracelets!

Remember, it is $8 at the Hive, or $5 if you're wearing black and yellow. 

As always, there will be art to please your senses, booze to wet your whistle and live music and a DJ to get things started right! 

And since you're in the neighborhood, perhaps ready for the ole IPM warm up, stop by www.inkpenmutations.com, and check out the NEW teaser trailers. Here is a sample below:

Fragile Bodies

Van Wyck and the Surfs of Santa Monica

Van Wyck:  The Clan of the Sour Hand

Videos edited by Rudy Martinez

Original music by Atom Smith