Scion Magazine Issue 3 Teaser Trailer is Here! /  by Shingo Shimizu

Ever wondered what it takes to make a magazine? More than just some fancy software. Check out the work and commitment behind the development of Scion Magazine issue 3. From tuner to maple syrup and everything in between, Scion Magazine has it all. Video by by Motion Pantry

View it online or grab a copy from your local Scion dealer or at Scion events nation wide. We've got some exclusive stickers just for you.

> Download magazine

 

ps: Can you spot moi? Can you guess which Scion car is in it?

 

Check the Scion Teaser Trailer in HD from Motion Pantry on Vimeo.

 

 

New Group Show Announcement! /  by Shingo Shimizu

I am happy to announce that I will be part of a new group art show (by La Carnita and HXfour) on Friday April 13th in Toronto, at the Evergreen Brickworks.

I am so excited to be included with such an awesome group of artists: Mike Giant, Sam Flores, Greg Lamarche, Hydro 74, Johnny Crap, Dubelyoo, Abe Lincoln Jr, Misk,Doublenaut, Dave Glantz, Matt Barnes, Shingo Shimizu, Rcade, Vlad Hato, Bryan Espiritu, Tavis Coburn, Amber J, Angie Fey, Brian Mendoza, Matt Darling and of course the super duper Ms. Jacqui Oakley! Music by: Mastermind & DJ X (remember their mixtapes from back in the day?), Fathom and Don Valley.

There will be prints for sale, as well as lots of delicious tacos to be eaten! So please do arrive early with empty stomachs.

Screen Printing! /  by Shingo Shimizu

Just completed my last day of Screenprinting class at OpenStudio (401 Richmond building). I will not miss the paint stains, lower back pains, and toxic fumes. I will however definitely miss the super nice class mates that I met. Super talented bunch! Best part was to get each artist's print at the end of class. Hope to see the everyone from class again soon, at the upcoming:

 

ARTIST PROOF SALE
Thursday December 1, 6-9pm
at 401 Richmond St West

and 

CHANGE OF SEASONS by Geneviève Jodouin (our amazing instructor)
Friday November 25, 8pm
Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor Street West 

 

(Not a part of it, but just spreading the word!)

Below is what I 'barely' finished tonight! :)

ps: Can anybody recommend me where I can pick up affordable art frames? Like vintage ones perhaps...

 

 

 

New Halloween Art /  by Shingo Shimizu

Yes it's that time of the year, where we all get dressed up in some zany costume of a character that's super popular in pop culture, or super obscure that requires a little bit of explanation over a trip to the bar (I prefer the latter). This year however, I'm kind of on the fence about going out, since the deadlines seem to be piling up nicely (a tad crazy). 

Anyhow, a few weeks back I finished a new design for (what was to be) Monster Massive's upcoming Halloween party. Just found out that it has been cancelled. More info here.

I rather like this one, and hope to get more chances to do more of these. Let me know what you think. :)

 

 


 

 

 

Sold Out Show @ La_Carnita /  by Shingo Shimizu

photo by Stephen Ho

Sold out show this afternoon @la_carnita today! Can't believe I had beef cheeks, blue berries and bone marrow in a taco. Insane! May slip in a food coma soon.

 

Thank you to all those who made it today making it an amazing afternoon! Especially those who waited in line, and were stuck outside under the blistering sun. Thank you for your support and patience! Good thing that they were giving out free water bottles at outside of Totem Fitness next door. What a great turn out! I remember seeing the line up go out on the street, right up to Brassaii restaurant (on King West).

I also want to thank Amin Todai and Andrew Richmond for letting me do this. It was great to meet the amazing team at One Method Inc. and the volunteers as well. Hope to see you soon. I'd like to also thank Clay @ Spoke, for inviting me out to the first taco session!

For those of you who weren't able to make it today, not to worry. It will happen again soon with another artist and another super chef. Sign up for the newsletter (right column) for updates!

Until the next one event, stay cool Toronto. Oh, and more photos to come, so stay tuned!

ps: did anybody catch the CBC coverage on the event broadcasted at 5pm today?

 

 

Logo and Poster for Red Bull District Rider: Brandon Semenuk /  by Shingo Shimizu

Just finished this last week. Logo and poster design for Red Bull District Rider: Brandon Semenuk. If you haven't heard of him yet, he's pretty much one of the top professional mountain bikers in the world.

 

 

Check out the teaser trailer for this amazing looking movie called, 'Life Cyles'. 

Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo.

 

If you haven't seen Brandon Semenuk in action before, definitely check some more videos of him in action HERE and HERE! He really gets some serious air time. Insane!

 

 

Progress: Art for La Carnita pt. 1 /  by Shingo Shimizu

Something I just finished for this upcoming Thursday (LUNCH TIME) @la_carnita!

It's my first 'dia de los muertos' - styled skull. Lots of fun!

It will be available as limited prints (only 150), with 3 of the most delicious tacos you've ever eaten.

Hope to see you this Thursday! Arrive early.

 

 

More info here>

Read the article in Toronto Life magazine >


 

New Art @ La Carnita / One Method Inc. /  by Shingo Shimizu

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LA CARNITA

THURSDAY JULY 21, 2011 - 12PM

Guest Artist: SHINGO SHIMIZU

@ One Method Inc.

445 King St. West, Suite 201
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Last thursday I stopped by the new office of One Method Inc., for the launch of 'La Carnita'. For the price of $10, it gets you a very cool limited edition artwork and 3 gourmet tacos (the best I've had). Every session there will be a different artist offering artwork. What a steal! So for the next lunch party, I will be offering a piece of art! :D

So if you're in the King & Spadina area at noon, definitely check it out. Arrive early! Last week I got stuck in traffic, and arrived at 12:45pm where there was already a huge line up. Admission was cut off just twenty people behind us. So again, arrive early!

Check out the photos below from last week's event. Their design team created the very nice logo and graphic.

btw, if you haven''t yet, come JOIN my artist FB page here!

Anyhow, Hope to see you there!

 

 

Yeti Becomes a Lovable Sasquatch: the Transformation /  by Shingo Shimizu

For Scion magazine's cover, we wanted a photo of a Sasquatch, with illustration done around it. If you ever try googling 'Sasquatch costume', all you'll get are some pretty lame costumes. We envisioned a character that was friendly, and pretty harmless. Kind of like someone you'd want to party with. In other words, we had to make it from scratch. Well almost from scratch.

I was luckily able to find a used Yeti costume through a friend. After deciding on the overall look of our Sasquatch, figuring out how to make it was another matter...

Especially transforming a scary Yeti, into a lovable Sasquatch!

What do you think of it?

 

 

 Photo by Jalani Morgan, Model: Kimberly Yun

 

Scion Canada Lifestyle Magazine Issue #2! /  by Shingo Shimizu

Another great experience, art directing on this sophomore issue of Scion magazine. Would like to send a big thank you to my chief editor (Lisa Marie Chen), and talented team of photographers, writers, and designers. Also a big shout out goes to Kimmy Yun for being a huge help with building the lovable Sasquatch costume, and Jack Ngan for advice on building it. (Will upload photos on building that soon.)

Yes we have a Sasquatch in this issue. Not only that, we feature: amazing Scion creations by Troy Sumitomo's Five Axis, an article on professional driver Kenshiro Gushi, some SEMA coverage, a Scion xB customizable paper car pull-out, and trying out some yummy poutine. Hungry?

Check out the cover and a few spreads from Issue #2 below of Scion Canada Lifestyle magazine. Scroll down for the download link from the Scion site, and a direct download link for the xB car template. Don't forget to have your go at customizing your very own Scion xB!

 

 

DOWNLOAD full version of Scion Issue #2 (PDF) here!

DOWNLOAD template for paper Scion xB here!

SEE how the Sasquatch was made!