Japan Donations at the Poster Cause Project

Hey all,

Just wanted to update everyone on the Japan Earthquake Relief Print Series w/ the Poster Cause Project. They have donated $4,300 so far to Doctors Without Borders! Please continue to support and contribute to a great cause! Every little bit helps!

Thanks to all that helped and to those that bought my print! Remember, this is a great series of 6"x11" prints where 75% of profits go to support Doctors Without Borders earthquake and disaster relief efforts for Japan.

You can buy mine here: AW177 Japan Earthquake Relief Print



And other great prints here: Poster Cause Project - Japan Earthquake Relief Print Series

More updates to come!

Japan Earthquake Relief Print Series & Some Updates

Hey all,

I just created a print in collaboration w/ the Poster Cause Project as part of their Japan Earthquake Relief print series. This is a great series of 6"x11" prints where 75% of profits go to support Doctors Without Borders earthquake and disaster relief efforts for Japan. My print doesn't have a title, and here it is:



I tried to do something new and apply a different style/twist to this design. I like how it came out. You can buy it here: AW177 Japan Earthquake Relief Poster

Please support, buy some great art and give to a great cause! Check out more prints here: Poster Cause Project - Japan Earthquake Relief Print Series

I'm also glad to report that my original Poster Cause Project poster, "Koi", has been SOLD OUT! Thanks to all those that bought one! If you did buy one, comment on my blog, I'd love to know who you are! Thanks!!!

I'm still moving ahead w/ my "Circuit Death" limited edition tees...more news on that in the next update.

Oh and if you got some free time, go check out my interview w/ JapanCinema.net, where they have an ongoing series showcasing creative men & women who make a profound impact in the art & film community of Asian ethnicity! AW177 Interview w/ Japan Cinema



That's it for now! Thanks all!

JapanCinema.net - AW177 Creative Spotlight Interview!

I have an online interview up with Japan Cinema, where they have an ongoing series showcasing creative men & women who make a profound impact in the art & film community of Asian ethnicity! Go have a read and learn more about me!

Japan Cinema Creative Spotlight: Episode #19 - Allen "AW177" Wen



Read other awesome interviews! Japan Cinema Creative Spotlight Interviews

Props to Japan Cinema for allowing me to be a part of their great site!

Mugo Discover Series/Limited Edition Tees...?

Hey all,

It's been a while since I last updated my blog - honestly, I'd love to do more stuff but my baby daughter has been a bit difficult to handle - I'm still struggling w/ time management, but hopefully with time, she'll be easier to control! Anyway, I submitted a design to the Mugo discover series for their MP3 player + flash drive. They'll choose designs from artists for their next production series and I hope mine will make it! I submitted a "Dragon Power" design (from my Elite Division Warriors concept) and you can view it on Mugo's Facebook page here: Mugo AW177 Facebook "Dragon Power" If you like it, please comment and let them know! Thanks!



Also was thinking about making a run of limited edition tees, based on one of my favorite designs, the "Circuit Death" skull:



If produced, I'm going to try to go 'all out' on it, making sure it's a great rugged product. I'm currently hunting for a screen printing company that does good work, have quality products and for a reasonable price, so if you know of any, please let me know! If you'd like one, please let me know and what size you want. Prices yet to be determined.

Last thing, watch out for my upcoming interview with Japan Cinema, where they have an ongoing series showcasing creative men & women who make a profound impact in the art & film community (http://japancinema.net/category/interviews/), of Asian ethnicity! Go have a read, some great interviews are up!!!

Thanks again for the support! Peace!

Computer Arts Projects Issue #145 - Look Inside!

In my last blog post I wrote that I'll be in the Showcase section of the Japanese design issue, Computer Arts Projects issue #145! I finally was able to locate a copy and it came out great; this issue is excellent, full of awesome articles and tutorials - go grab a copy if you get a chance! Check out a larger image of my section on my Flickr!

AW177 Computer Arts Projects Issue #145 on Flickr!

Computer Arts Projects Issue #145, "Koi" Poster Cause Project, Japan Cinema Upcoming Interview!

Hey all!

I know it's been some time since I last updated; my baby daughter takes up a lot of my time for now, trying to get things sorted! Anyway, wanted to share some news - have any of you ever read Computer Arts or Computer Arts Projects? Well they are great magazines published in the UK on the computer arts scene and I consider them the cream of the computer arts magazines (not saying others are not good, but I've been reading Computer Arts/Projects for years). I'm happy to report that I'm in the Showcase section of the Japanese design issue, Computer Arts Projects issue #145! It was released in the UK back on December 30, but in the US, should be released at bookstores on January 30! So for those that seen it before, grab a copy and look me up! They showcased a few of my custom vinyl toys, from my "Koi" dunny to my "Elite Division Warriors" Mad*Ls! And on the CD-ROM, they've included some of my other art works; go check it out!

Oh and by the way, I don't have an actual copy yet, so for those that do find one, especially in NYC, let me know where I can grab one! And let me know how the article turned out!!

Computer Arts Projects Japanese issue #145:


Sneak Peek Inside (check out #12, that's mine)!

One more thing - have you done your part to get some great art and to help charity? If not, go cop my poster up at The Poster Cause Project!



ABOUT THE PRINT: "Koi"
- 12" X 18"
- Limited to 25 Prints
- Printed on 100# Standard White Stock

Please support and go buy one!
"Koi" by AW177 at The Poster Cause Project

Lastly, look for my upcoming interview with Japan Cinema, where they have an ongoing series showcasing creative men & women who make a profound impact in the art & film community (http://japancinema.net/category/interviews/), of Asian ethnicity! Go have a read, some great interviews are up!!!

More later! Till then, thanks for the support!!!
AW

"Koi" Poster on The Poster Cause Project

Hey all!

Long time no updates! It's been tough to update and/or work on new projects while juggling new father responsibilities! My baby girl is doing well, she's a handful right now, but my wife and I are making it work! Hopefully things will go easier as time goes on!

Anyway, wanted to give a quick AW177 update - my poster that I designed for the Poster Cause Project is now available for purchase! The Poster Cause Project is an online effort to sell and promote artwork by underground artists in a very limited form all while donating 50% of ALL profits to charities and organizations in need.

ABOUT THE PRINT: "Koi"
- 12" X 18"
- Limited to 25 Prints
- Printed on 100# Standard White Stock

Please support and go buy one!
http://shop.thepostercauseproject.com/products/koi-poster-designed-by-aw177



Again, thank you to all for the support! Peace for now!

Hi from Kaylee! Happy New Year 2011!!!

Hey everyone!

Some very exciting news - my baby daughter, Kaylee, was born on Monday, December 27 at 10:08am weighing in at 5lbs 15.8oz! What a day that was - on December 26, there was a huge blizzard which struck NYC and my wife's water broke that day! Funny enough, the drive to the hospital was ok though - the snow made less traffic and it wasn't bad enough that I couldn't drive. So perhaps that was a good thing! The next few days, it was really hard to get my car anywhere out in the snow, so if my daughter was born then, it really would have been nearly impossible, so I'm happy she decided to come out and see the snow! My wife and I call her our snow princess!!!



She's kept us quite busy since we returned home from the hospital this past Wednesday. We are still learning the ropes of being new parents and it's taken a lot of time away from my projects and work. I hope to find some time to get back in the groove, but for now, my AW177 work may have to take a backseat, just for a little while.

Anyway, thanks all for the support, wishing you all the best of love, luck and health for the new upcoming year, 2011!!! Happy New Year!