Melissa Haslam is gearing up for 2010 and just sent me a study of some new work she is developing for her busy schedule next year. I can’t share the other images, but I will tell you that Haslam has clearly been putting some hours in at the easel…refining her technique while working towards a photo-realistic style.

We should finally see some finished work from her this April for our SF exhibition and than in shows in LA and London. You can expect a new print from her to release early January on Paper Tiger as well.

DD just got an email from one of our sponsors, the print edition house of Paper Tiger, letting us know of some recent releases and a holiday sale. Paper Tiger recently put out new prints from Andrew Hem, Mia, Joao Ruas and more – and now if you use the code “Holiday” at checkout you can get 15% off anything in the store through the end of December.

Paper Tiger also tells us that there might be some extra bonus gifts for orders as well, but you might have to just order to find out.

Get your prints now at: www.apapertiger.com and don’t forget to use the code: Holiday for your discount.

Paper Tiger just released two new prints from artists Eric Fortune and Joao Ruas. Both original paintings are from the recent LeBasse Projects show in NY which DD covered here. Each of the prints are on Sommerset archival paper, signed and numbered, and limited to editions of only 25.

With both of the artists growing in popularity quickly its a good time to get their work as their original paintings continue to climb in price. The prints are only $100 and can be ordered here.

Brian Despain paints robots but in some sense that’s besides the point.  By casting his metal marvels in everyday settings, he presents a visual juxtaposition that both invites and challenges viewers.  As an excellent entry to the artist, Paper Tiger has just released a print of Despain’s  ‘The Exiles’. Beyond the beautiful surface visuals, the painting is the manifestation of a critical human experience as Brian explains – "To me “The Exiles” represents honor and dignity in the face of adversity. An unlikely royal couple stands proud but alone under a tumultuous sky, their crowns, a symbol of their former state, lift from their brows to hover like ghostly halos while dead leaves dance about them on winds of change."    Limited to just 25 pieces, the print measures  12” x 14.5” and is available for $100 from apapertiger.com.

LeBasse Projects artist Edwin Ushiro just released a new print last week with Paper Tiger. It is a stunning rendition of yet another painting from the multi talented artist.

According to Edwin, the print, titled ‘Birth of Unreckoning’ is another in his series of works evoking memories of his childhood in Hawaii.

Edwin says, “In Hawaiian mythology, Madame Pele is the Hawaiian Goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes, and violence. Throughout my childhood in Hawaii, I have heard numerous reports from residents who have had an encounter with Pele. Many sightings forewarn an eruption of Kilauea (one of the world’s most active volcano).”

The prints has a very small edition size (only 25) so go get one soon…or save your money for his upcoming solo show this summer.

Our friends at Paper Tiger just let us know that the amazingly talented illustrator Eric Fortune just released his first print with them. A limited edition of 25 these are only $100 and probably will not last long. Get them online here.

Since graduating Columbus College of Art and Design, Eric has been showcased in the Society of Illustrators New York and LA, Spectrum, The Blue Cube, and more. He has gallery shows coming up in LA, NY and Seattle this year, so expect to see his art on gallery walls soon. Check out his website for more work here:

Our friends at Ad Hoc in Brooklyn just let us know about this great new print from Camilla d’Errico they released last week. Order it here:
‘Royal Egg Watcher’
image size: 14″ x 18″ (same as original painting)
format: Giclée print on Hahnemuhle 100% Archival Cotton Rag, signed and numbered by the artist
edition: 30
price: $150.00

There is also another print of Camilla’s available on Paper Tiger too. Get one, get both, but you better get some of Camilla’s as we hear she is going to be a hot commodity as she recently has been showing at the Opera Gallery – known to grow prices sky high.

Nathan Ota just released a fantastic new print on Paper Tiger. It is a print from one of the paintings in his recent solo show at La Luz de Jesus and they look fantastic. Paper Tiger does some high quality prints and they tell us their immediate lineup of print releases is going to blow our socks off, so now we are excited and are trying to angle for some discounts.

I would get Ota’s quick as they edition size is very small – only 25!

For more details check out www.apapertiger.com

Platinum Plus aka Yoskay Yamamoto released his Koibito at Munky King last night. Even in a down economy, the fans lined up around the corner to pick up the two colorways that just came out. The “smoke” black was awesome – and if you were lucky enough to grab one of the customs it came with a hand screened bandana and a small gocco print.

The limited “smoke” and the prints all sold out quickly, but I think there might be a few of the general release koibito at Munky King – or you can start lining up now for February’s White and Silver release being run through the gallery and Paper Tiger.