Ewan John, country gent

Just listed: We have three prints by Ewan John. Ewan John is an illustrator from the UK whose work reminds me a bit of Edward Gorey, one of my faves. From Ewan: "I take my inspiration from the past, at the moment these birds are taken from 'Regency' period dances and country fairs."

Totem Animals and Necklaces by le animalé

We have some sloth and platypus animal totems up for grabs and some lovely fox and wolf necklaces, all made by le le animalé. From le animalé: "All our products are made right here in North Carolina. Each animal totem is made from clay and paint, and finished in a clear protective varnish. Since le animalé totems are itty bitty (most measuring under 2") this is a meticulous process that takes a lot of time and care. Every little sculpted and painted detail is added by hand accounting for hours of work and love. Each totem comes with handmade packaging to wrap everything up."

Mooks in da house

Hot off the interweb presses: New mooks by My Grey Sky's Kimberly Laurenti have arrived in Animalia. We've got a Fox, a Shark, an Aardvark, an Owl, a Wolfy Mook, and Mounted Deer Mooks! Check 'em out and get one while you can.

Check Out Molly M Designs' Animalia Line of Jewelry!

New in Animalia, Molly M Designs' beautiful lasercut wood jewelry. Here's a bit about Molly M Designs (from her website): "While training as an architect, Molly McGrath recognized that the laser cutter she was using to make architectural models had the potential to make unique jewelry and other design objects. In 2007 she began working on a collection that now includes jewelry, wall hangings, and housewares. Molly designs and produces all of her work in San Francisco. She focuses on ethical and sustainable material sourcing, conceptual integrity and accessible pricing. She approches designs as she would an architectural model: experimenting with concept, materials and composition. Her work is inspired by botanical and geometric forms, perspective, and optical illusion."

A night with sea dragons, drag queens, Animalia, and much more

I'm excited to be participating in Bizarre Bazaar at California Academy of Sciences' nightlife event on Thursday, December 15th. The Cal Academy is a science/natural history museum with dioramas, a rainforest section and an aquarium. The Bizarre Bazaar is a traveling arts and crafts show. Put them together, and you've got the perfect venue for Animalia's wares.

But even if you're not interested in the Bizarre Bazaar, everyone should check out the Academy's nightlife event at least one time. There's an added element of intrigue when you get to look at the fish gliding through the aquarium (or sleeping on its floor) at night time. And the shadows cast in the natural history dioramas evoke even deeper mystery at night. There will also be a drag queen performance by Peaches Christ, Slayers Club djs on the dance floor, and planetarium shows. Science + art + music––probably my favorite combination.