Category: Art

Happy New Year!

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2014 is drawing to a close. We added more tools to our kits, both literally and in terms of experience-based knowledge.

 

This year reinforced the following three lessons:

 

Lesson #1: Cash up front.

 

Lesson #2: Failure happens.

 

Lesson #3: Keep going.

 

We enjoyed being able to make art for and with friends, both old and new.

Tim Kapler. Album Cover Art: "Exploded View" by The Variety Hour. Paint, paper, digital media. 2014.
Tim Kapler. Album Cover Art: “Exploded View” by The Variety Hour. Paint, paper, digital media. 2014.
Northern Pacific Logo. Suzanne Skaar. Digital Media. 2014.
Northern Pacific Logo. Suzanne Skaar. Digital Media. 2014.
Buttons. Suzanne Skaar. 2014.
Buttons. Suzanne Skaar. 2014.

 

We produced a lot of great work that will be made available to the public soon. And although her work remains largely unseen on the website, we are grateful for our youngest collaborator. She challenged us to find new working methods and continues to inspire new subjects, styles, and compositions.

Suzanne working and Isobel helping: January 2014. Photo by Tim Kapler.
Suzanne working and Isobel helping: January 2014. Photo by Tim Kapler.

 

No Mine! Studios has morphed in shape and mission. Due to time constraints, and well, life, Suzanne has assumed creative leadership of this project. Tim will continue to contribute work as he can. And Izzy, well, she’s practicing to take the art world by storm.

Isobel cleaning up evidence of something she didn't do.
Banksy-in-training/ Isobel cleaning up evidence of something she didn’t do.

 

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of No Mine! Studios’ journey so far. As 2015 approaches, we see even more chances to make cool art and an impact in our community. Cheers to what’s ahead.

 

Happy New Year!

 

No Mine! Studios

Suzanne, Tim, and Isobel

Frozen Sequel Pitch

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We held out longer than almost everyone we knew, but to no avail. In less than a month, the movie Frozen has changed the way our home operates.  Trips to the grocery store take a dangerous turn when the nearly-three-year-old spots “Snowball!” Even worse, us adults have created full-length rewrites of the songs for communication purposes. (The winner thus far is “Do You Have To Be a Grump-Ass?”)

We decided to sell out create a sequel to this blockbuster, and the screenplay is now in progress. It’s set in modern times, based on a true story, and the protagonist is a toddler with the amazing ability to turn things …

Wait for it …

 

Movie Poster Concept Work. Suzanne Skaar. 2014.
Movie Poster Concept Work. Suzanne Skaar. 2014.

 

We are seeking representation. If you know of any good agents or have an in with Disney, please forward our information.

We’ll remember you when we’re famous.

No Mine! Studios

Steamship

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"Steamship." Suzanne Skaar. 2014. Digital Media.
“Steamship.” (In progress.) Suzanne Skaar. 2014. Digital Media.

Holiday weekends mean we can work twice as hard doing what we love. Over the next few days, we’ll be updating our galleries and bringing new art your way.

If you like what you see, let us know! We appreciate your feedback.

Cheers,

No Mine! Studios

Website Redesign

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Junior Partner
No Mine! Studios Junior Partner. Photo: Suzanne Skaar. 2014.

Good morning!

Izzy and Suzanne are in the process of redesigning the website.  Some pages have been removed and links altered. Bear with us as we make the site easier to navigate, and keep an eye out for new work. We have a plethora of projects we’re excited to share!

Enjoy your Tuesday, and thank you as always for your support!

No Mine! Studios

The Variety Hour: Exploded View Cover Art

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Tim Kapler. Album Cover Art: "Exploded View" by The Variety Hour. Paint, paper, digital media. 2014.
Tim Kapler. Album Cover Art: “Exploded View” by The Variety Hour. Paint, paper, digital media. 2014.

We’re happy to announce that The Variety Hour‘s new album, “Exploded View,” is being released on November 18 by Swoon Records. Oh hey, look, Tim Kapler’s work is on the cover!

Show The Variety Hour some love, and check out more of Tim’s work on our website.

Cheers!

The No Mine! Studios Crew

 

Stickers!

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Lotus Sticker available for purchase at http://www.stickermule.com/marketplace/2120-lotus . Design by Suzanne Skaar. 2014.
Lotus Sticker available for purchase at http://www.stickermule.com/marketplace/2120-lotus . Design by Suzanne Skaar. 2014. 5 in. x 5 in.

Good morning!

Thanks to the good folks at StickerMule, our first sticker is available for purchase. 1 sticker: $5.90, discounts given for multiple orders. Shipping is free to US locations, and $6 to international locations using USPS.

We’ll be adding more designs for purchase soon.

And as always, thank you for your support! We hope you’ll share our work with friends.

— The No Mine! Studios Crew