Jeff Soto's second fine art book, "Storm Clouds," features 148 full color pages celebrating paintings from the exhibitions: "Supernova," "Cold Ice Age," "Storm Clouds" and every show in between : "Storm Clouds" is a high-quality hard bound volume that features a highly spirited introduction by David Choe and the Riverside Art Museum : For a limited time, "Storm Clouds" will ship with Jeff's "No Hope" mini zine : For the collector in you, receive $50 off of the "Storm Clouds Limited Edition" box set that features 4 signed and numbered lithographs that feature emboss and certificate of authenticity, as well as a one-of-a-kind box, "No Hope" mini zine and signed "Storm Clouds" :

+++ Comic-Con : Booth 4833 : July 22 - July 26
The 2009 San Diego Comic-Con celebration will be here before you know it, mark it in your calendars and stop by and say hello. Jeff Soto will be on hand all day July 23 for one day only, Bob Dob all day July 24 and artist guests Kelsey Brookes, Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters, Martha Rich, Matt Stallings and many others will be on hand to sign books and mini zines : New tShirts will be on hand, as well as new mini zines and the full Murphy Fine Art Book selection : See you there :

+++ INSPIRE by Adobe Featuring Guest Blogger Mark Murphy
Adobe has recently launched a new creative website, "INSPIRE," featuring their FLEX programming technologies : I was invited to write about eBooks, well let's just say this week's daily article entries took a turn. "...we all need to take the "e" out of eBooks and ePublishing and replace it with "we." wePublishing is community based content that focuses our collective efforts on educating, mentoring and inspiring." Read about a new concept in publishing all week at https://xd.adobe.com : Let me know what you think :

+++ Scribble08 Film Premier and Art Exhibition : Thursday : July 23 :
Scribble08 is a documentary art film featuring : Soto, the Claytons, Martha Rich, Kevin Christy, Biskup, Garcia, Kelsey Brookes, Sorren will premier Thursday, July 23 from 6:30pm to 11:00pm : The night will prove special, as 25 master paintings (18" x 18") will be on display and available for acquisition featuring: Kent Williams, James Jean, Tony Fitzpatrick, Chris Mars and many other amazing artists. The event is sponsored by Planet Illogica and free with an RSVP, featuring movie screening, exhibit catalogue, art exhibition, artist guests, food and bar : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD

+++ Planet Illogica Launch Party : Friday : July 24 :
PlanetIllogica.com invites you to a mind dazzling display of performance art, fine art exhibition, special musical guests (to be announced, but not to be missed), 4 bars, video gaming and the Hollywood jet set on Friday from 6:30pm to 12:30am in San Diego : This is a once in a lifetime party that will inspire on every level : Mark it in your calendar and be the first to sign up on the new artist-based community website at www.planetillogica.com : Event held at the Wonderhaus Building : 171 14th Street : SD

+++ Kelsey Brookes : Sink or Swim Silk Screen Set : Now Available : Limited Edition
San Diego based artist, former biochemist, Kelsey Brookes is an amazing painter who paints intricate, yet masterful assemblages about the clash between ancient philosophy and ultra-modern ideals. He has currently released a new, limited-edition, multi colored silk-screen print set : You can learn more at www.kelseybrookes.com :

+++ Nathan Spoor : The Glass Menagerie : Solo Exhibition : June 6th
Nathan Spoor is preparing a large body of masterful paintings that invite you within the work, taunting you with dream like riddles : Thankfully, Nathan has left an assortment of visual clues along the way that guide us through his imaginative and well constructed world : Nathan will be featured at Copro Nason on June 6th, mark it down and check out the blog for a full interview, as Nathan introduces you to his painting process :

+++ Ray Caesar Fine Art Book : Volume One : Now Shipping
The new Ray Caesar book features a stunning collection and high-quality reproduction over 168 full color pages, limited edition shelf cards and priority shipping to your door in a sturdy mailing box : Check it out today :

+++ Murphy Blog
New and interviews featuring Jeff Soto, Brandi Milne, Nathan Spoor, Tony Fitzpatrick, Kelsey Brookes, Jason Limon, and many more at http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/. Check often, as we will be hitting the streets and posting often.