The Sketchbook Project II

I am participating in this year's Sketchbook Project.

Basically, thousands of artists from all around the world are contributing their personal sketchbooks to the project for a grand tour around the USA.

After the tour, all the sketchbooks will be in the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Art Library and available for viewing.

The deadline is approaching and I am finally having some quality time with my little sketchbook. i still am really frustrated at how transparent the pages are. my ink seeps through, but i guess it makes each page seem extra psychological and dreamy....anyway, enjoy a few sneak peeks...

the coolest writing implements

Has anyone seen these amazing and beautiful pencils made by Kikkerland??

They resemble regular pencils--constructed of wood with a gummy eraser on the end. However, upon further inspection you will realize that they are mechanical and with a click of the eraser, the pencil lead grows, revealing an ever-sharp thin millimeter of graphite. I was so impressed and tickled by these pencils that I had to pick up a bunch (from Common Thread).



Kikkerland makes a ton of other neat things, including these attractive retro pens. The colors are certainly pleasing, but I didn't sample the pen writing quality.

The pencils are a must have for any doodling on the go type nut (like me).

Gearing up for Renegade this weekend...Dec 11 & 12

Renegade Craft Fair is in just a matter of days. I can't believe how quickly it snuck up on us here! We will be featuring all sorts of new merchandise that you can't find online: art prints, ornaments, pin cushion bracelets, silkscreened tote bags...so be sure to stop by and visit our tent this Saturday and Sunday, December 11th and 12th.

The event takes place from 10am-5pm and there will be a ton of awesome handmade artisans offering unique and one of a kind gifts for the holiday season. I'm confident you'll be able to finish up all your shopping at this event and enjoy yummy food, workshops, and other cool stuff like a free photo booth!!

Definitely a MUST SEE! Come to the LA Historic State Park (aka "the cornfield") located in Chinatown between Broadway and Spring (here's a google map). I'm in booth #123 and here's a link to the map.

See you there!!!

Announcing our Facebook Page

Dear Friends,

For those of you who have not heard, my girlfriend Molly and I have joined forces in an effort to take Molly Shoelace Paper Goods to the next level of greatness in the handmade artisan community. For the last 3 years Molly has designed from start to finish an entire line of bold and whimsical stationery. We are now expanding to include screenprinted merchandise, as our dream of a home print shop has come to fruition. Starting with our friends and family we are spreading the word in order to establish a presence here on the West Coast.

I've been with Molly for 8 years now, and from day one I've been the biggest fan of her art. I feel lucky to be surrounded by all of her paintings and notebooks, doodles and drawings as they have made my world a happier place. Her art is constantly changing and there's something magical and enriching about her aesthetic.

With Molly's design prowess and my networking skills we look forward to the future as we settle into our new home. Thanks for your support!

Sean Aguirre