Project 243 presents "Science Faire:" Studies from the skewed side of science. Join us in celebrating the days of adolescent science as interpreted by some right-brained folks working in the animation, illustration, and toy design industries (Disney, Simpsons, Family Guy, Mattel and Hallmark).

Project 243 is a collective oozed from the petri dish of the SJSU Animation/Illustration program. Come join us for some pseudo brainy fun! Snacks + beverages. Original art + prints for sale.

Pehrspace Gallery
325 Glendale. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Saturday, April 10 2010
7pm-12am
free admission

Featuring Artists:
Lauren Andrews

David Coffman
Lawrence Gong

Kendelle Hoyer

Megan Kelly

D.B. Mahan
Phil Mamuyac
Theary Meng

Cameron Moore

Scott Watanabe

Nat Zigal

As an artist-in-residence, Otsuka will create an original manga inspired by the work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi. He will also be conducting illustration workshops open to the general public.

This lithograph is on high-quality paper (archival in fact), priced at $49.99, and includes a certificate of authenticity. Only 250 prints will be made.

Visionary is not an adjective I predicate often. But Q. Hayashida’s vision disturbingly invigorates our optical senses.

Calling all Graphic Artists, Animators and gamers...bring the character of Bayou Savage to life!

Bayou Savage Guitar Ghost Fighter
Art Contest

Cash Prize! No Fee to Enter!

Winning entry will receive $150 Visa Gift Card and inclusion in all future
marketing media for the Bayou Savage series of paranormal tall tales.

Entries should be submitted in a hi-res jpeg format
Entries Due: April 30th, 2010

Visit website to pre-register by email.
http://www.bayousavage.com

Designer Chris Leavens at his Unloosen site has posted a link to the launch of Tiny Speck's new massively-multiplayer game, GLITCH.

Chinese animator Te Wei died of respiratory failure at the age of 95 in Shanghai, according to WIKINEWS.

Dubbed a “sci-fi manga,” Bokurano initiates the tale of fifteen kids whose lives are altered by a chance meeting. A strange man in a seaside cave invites them to play a cutting-edge video game that pits giant robots against alien invaders. But they have to sign a contract first. And when the purpose of their agreement is revealed, the game stops being fun.

PLASTIC PAPER is an international festival of animated, illustrated and puppet film that takes place May 5-8, 2010 at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg, Canada. The festival is one component of the year-round organizational activities of the Big Smash! Film Collective. PLASTIC PAPER's programming is a mix of premieres, retrospective screenings, short films and features with special guests, workshops, multi-media presentations, installations and exhibits, artist talks, and gatherings where the artists and the audience can interact more informally.

Joe Strike takes a look at the tax implications for freelancing on both employers and contractors and how companies like MBO Partners can help.