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February 12, 2013

Make with the Smoochy Bit Already!!

Filed under: News — @ 5:10 pm

Howdy Lovebirds….Wrap yer mittens around your kittens and git to smoochin, man! To help all you cats get in the mood for love I scribbled out a brand spanky new Valentine card!! Print it out and lay it on your honey so’s you can tango the night away and nudge each other into the hay! Love is a way-out wig, Pops!!
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Hope 2013 is rollin along nicely for you hipsters….I’m a jumpin bean on a trampoline these days….I been hoppin so wild I had to bolt down the couch and roll back the rugs! Scratched out oodles of new doodles last month and got gobs more in the works…The first thing I wanna lay your way is my newest painting for next month’s Bunny Yeager tribute show at the fabulous Harold Golen Gallery in Miami…The show opens on March 9th….Looks to be a real swell group of artists involved so if you reside anywheres near that corner of the kingdom, steer your get-away sticks in that direction! And if my painting is somethin you just gotta get your paws on, contact Harold and say “GIMME!” Here’s 2 shots of the piece I shipped down Miami way….
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Dig this Kids….I scribbled out a sketch for a friend a while back and I thought you hipsters might dig givin’ it the eye…My friend Dave Cook is not only a great artist and one righteous Jackson, he’s also a freak for KISS! He’s seen them cats live 49 times!! Crazy!
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For 3 years runnin now, the mixology mad cats responsible for the Tales of the Cocktail event in New Orleans, asked me to scribble some art for ‘em! I dig workin’ for these folks….it’s always a kick!! And they also hired me to work up some pieces for their upcoming event in Buenos Aires!! Here’s a little look-see…
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In other news….The French art magazine HEY! grabbed a hold of me and asked if they could make with the interview routine…I shoulda’ said “Oui” but since I ain’t a bi-lingual beatnik I said “Sure Thing Chicken Wing!” Not sure when the rag will hit the stands, but as soon as I get the word, I’ll make like Paul Revere and yell it in your ear!

Well….that’s it, I’m tapped! I Worked up brand new art for this years Tiki Oasis as well as a piece for a soon to be released Korero book on Frankenstein….but I will save them scribbles for a later date, Mate! Also….got LOTS of new products in the hopper for future Mr. Retro releases…so don’t stray too far….ya dig?

Love is a gas!! Spend some tick tocks with your lovecat this Valentine’s Day!
Derek

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December 21, 2012

Rudy the Red-Nosed Barfly!

Filed under: News — @ 3:53 pm

Just wanted to lay a quik update on you Christmas kooks and holiday hipsters to wish you a very Merry and a nutty New Year!! I wanted to make with the thanks routine since you cats are the ones that made my 2012 a real gone gas!! I sure hope you will continue to dig my scribbles ’cause I got loads n heaps more to come!! I doodled out a Christmas card this year with a little extra hep to the step!! It was the least I could do for all you what does so much for me! Here’s my take on the classic Rudolf bit entitled “Rudy the Red-Nosed Barfly”…can you dig it?
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December 8, 2012

New Swag to Fill Santa’s Bag!

Filed under: News — @ 1:39 pm

Howdy all you Holly-lovin’ Hepcats!! Stock up on nogs and grab a stack of logs ’cause the Holidays are happenin’ in no-time flat! Since The Fat Guy will be makin’ the scene so soon…it’s time to scratch off the list the names you may have missed! Mr. Retro has a little somethin’ for all you cats and kittens! New stuff just added, so dash thru the snow, Daddy-O and grab what you need before some other elf beats ya’ to it!!

The first item for your consideration…a brand new limited edition serigraph entitled “Hungover Hank”…..we all know just how Hank feels….probably shoulda’ said “NO” to that last quart of nog! Just the thing to add a little zing to any cocktail kooks home bar!!
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Next up…a VERY limited edition silkscreen on wood…”Papua Fisherman” They turned out right swell I must say! Every one is signed and numbered and ready to hang in the tiki hut of any tiki nut on your list! Only printed up 25 of these beauties so don’t dilly or dally, Pally!
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And now for all you hooch hounds who dabble in the fine art of mixology…The Derek-Designed “Classic Cocktail Set”! Of all the pieces I have designed for mug-makers over the year’s this Tiki Farm pitcher and mug set is far and above the ding-dong-daddy of ‘em all!!
And that’s sayin’ somethin! Using a sand blasting technique that actually carves the design into the ceramic, this Cocktail Set is a real beaut! It comes in a signed and numbered display box with two mambo-sized Tiki Farm swizzles….If that don’t flip your lid then your wig is screwed on way too tight!! Only a fistful of these left so….GO!
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And lastly….Mr. Retro has added two more of my wildly popular sketchbook originals! A super swell way for you shirts n’ skirts to get your mitts on a Derek original without havin’ to sell the farm to do so! Here’s a look-see at the ones they added…
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Okay….one more thing to lay on ya’….A friend of mine who goes by the name of Rick Goldschmidt just released a new book and it is a real gone gasser!! You cats will dig it the MOST! Rick is the historian and biographer of Rankin Bass Production! His tome, entitled “The Enchanted World of Rankin Bass ” is a must for all lovers of the great Rankin Bass shows like Rudolf, Frosty, and my personal fave, Mad Monster Party! Bop on over to Miser Bros. and scoop one up for your own good self! Here’s a peek at the cover….
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Okay Hipsters…that’s all I gots for now! In the next couple of weeks I’ll be adding some new Christmas card art along with my take on “Rudolf” entitled “Rudy the Red-Nosed Barfly”….she’s a hoot I tells ya! May all your holidays be bright and out of sight!

Derek

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December 2, 2012

A Left Turn in Albuquerque!

Filed under: News — @ 1:39 pm

Howdy hepcats!! Just wanted to lay some quick news on ya’….if you can spare the ticks n tocks of the clock, I’ll hip your ship with the skinny on my newest gallery gig! The mini solo show, entitled “A One Way Ticket to Flipsville” opens on Friday Dec. 7th at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque New Mexico…I shipped out 13 original paintings ( 5 of ‘em brand spanky new), 1 limited edition silkscreen on wood, and 8 sketchbook originals!! If your pad is planted anywheres near that zip, get hip and make the trip, it’s guaranteed to make ya’ flip! Here’s a look see at all the scribbles I’ll have at the show, Daddy-O!
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In my last newscast I mentioned that I was workin’ on a serigraph for Elvira: Mistress of the Dark….and you might also recall that I previewed a pencil sketch of the work in progress….well dig this all you fans of the freaky and fools for the ghouls….Elvira really flipped over the scribble so I got green-lit to make with the final art bit!! Below is a sneak peek at how she turned out….I love it so much it’s downright unnatural! Printed up just 80 of these beauties and then just for kicks n’ giggles we printed up 40 more with Glow-in-the-Dark inks!! How’s that grab ya? Keep your lead sled in a neutral gear and I’ll clue ya’ as soon as they hit the shelves at Mr. Retro!
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That’s it for now, Chippies n’ Flippies! Mr. Retro will be adding new serigraphs, sketchbook originals, and some more surprises real soon to help you cats with the holiday shoppin bit….I’ll let ya’ know when it’s a go!

Dig thee later,
Derek

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November 15, 2012

So Far Out, It’s In!!

Filed under: News — @ 12:37 pm

Howdy Hipsters!
Lookin’ forward to a little time off this comin’ Turkey Day…I needs to put the square wheels on my wagon! Been hoppin’ like my jeans are full of jumpin’ beans!! Gonna’ be nice to make with the giblet n gravy bit for a spell! Hope all you cats dig a little down time your own good selves..

More new releases at Mr. Retro to clue ya’ on….Just now added a brand new limited edition serigraph….She’s named “Lounge Lagoon” and is just the thing to add some ring-a-ding-ding to your tiki shack!! Kick back, float off the edge and dig a little infinity, man!!! The holiday shoppin’ never starts too early…snag this one for a fellow tiki freak today! Give it the eye….
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And dig this all you mug collectin’ crazies!! My limited edition Space Gasser Mug is now available at Mr. Retro! Hand-crafted by them mug masters at Tiki Farm, this one is so far out, it’s in!! And if that ain’t enough to blast you to Planet Endsville, I
scribbled my Johnny Hancock on each and every one!! Only a few of these beauties in orbit so…Soup up a satellite and rocket on over, Moon Goon!!
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And if you dig the scribbles in a more “original” fashion…Mr. Retro just added 2 more of my wildly popular full color sketchbook originals!! Affordable original art torn right from my own personal sketchbooks!! These have been sellin’ like gin-soaked hotcakes so don’t delay, Doris Day!! Here’s a look at the new ones….
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In other Derek News…A few ticks n tocks ago, I scratched out some nutty new T-shirt art for them rockabilly rebels at Rumble ‘59! They was kind enough to invite me, along with a whole mess of way-out artists from all over the globe to participate.
My design is entitled “Draggin for Pinks”…..have a look-see!
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Now I got some news to lay on ya that might just fry your wig clean off your coconut!! Elvira, as in “Mistress of the Dark”, contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in scribblin’ art for a limited edition Elvira serigraph! Well if that don’t put a hopped up hitch in yer get-along I don’t know what will?!! Don’t have full color shots to lay on ya’ just yet but here’s a peek at the pencil sketch I doodled up….Dig It!
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Just got word that Cover Magazine from Venezuela did a write up on me in their latest issue!! 3 pages of art and a little bit of skinny on what and why I is! Wowsville!! So all you South American swingers gotta’ drop in on your local mag shack and pick one up!! Here’s a look at the cover of Cover…
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Lastly but never leastly, I have an upcoming gallery gig at Stranger Factory in Albuquerque, New Mexico….The show opens on December 7th…I slung enough pigment to add 5 brand new pieces to the other 9 pieces I’ll be sendin out for the show….I’ll lay the rest on you in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime here’s one for ya’ to drop your marbles on….”Pad Sweet Pad”
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Okay….I gotta split! Always more to come so, if you haven’t already, sign up for updates on my homepage and you won’t miss a thing, Chicken Wing!!

Dig ya later,
Derek

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October 30, 2012

Grab a Shovel and Dig It, Deady-O!!

Filed under: News — @ 1:44 pm

Howdy Groovy Ghouls!! Hope all you fuzzy freaksters are ready for Halloween….if’n you ain’t then you best get to carvin’ them pumpkins and pickin’ out your most horrible threads cause it’s creepin’ up real quick-like, man!! I think this year I’m goin’ as the Invisible Man…that cat is REAL gone!! Get it?….REAL GONE! That’s a knee-slapper! Dig this Halloween sketch I recently scribbled out…
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Okay Halloween Hipsters….gather round the cauldron and allow me to scare up some freshy dead swag for ya’! Got a couple of new items available at Mr. Retro….Both of these are gonna’ knock you flat!! The first piece is a brand new limited edition serigraph entitled “Room 666″…..From where I’s perched she looks to be a real killer! Hotwire a hearse and gas over to Mr. Retro to get your monster mitts on one TODAY!!
Here’s a few snaps to roll your eyeballs over….
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For all you fez-lovin’ freaks…I have a VERY small number of “Double Agent” fezzes left!
These are a solid kick!! Produced by the fabulous folks at Fez-O-Rama, so you know they’re top shelf all the way, Dad! See what sizes we have left at Mr. Retro and hopefully we’ll have one to cover your coconut!
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Have you goons got your copy of “Comics Sketchbooks” yet? Well whatcha’ waitin’ on?
I just recently got a complimentary copy since I’m lucky enough to have 4 pages of my scribbles in this way out coffee table tome!! The book is a collection of pages from artists sketchbooks from all over the world….And there’s some real ding dong daddies of the doodle in there, man! R. Crumb, Gary Panter, Charles Burns and Bill Plympton to namedrop just a few! Billed as a collection of sketches from today’s most Creative Talents…..and me. Drop by Amazon and order one up!!
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One last bit to lay your way….A few clicks of the clock ago I scratched out some logo and T-shirt art for Sig’s Lagoon in Houston, Texas….I think she turned out right nice….Give it a gawk!!
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