BROOKLYN Illustrated 24x36 Map now on ETSY.

Hello Friends!
Just a small note that the Kickstarter campaign was a huge success thanks to you! We reached over 200% funding and are now busy packing up the 24x36 signed posters with the help of a certain French Bulldog. If you missed the Kickstarter funding period you can find the map on my ETSY SHOP. THANKS again for your support everyone!

Mural learning GALAXY Gear!

My favorite cafe...One Girl Cookies (in Dumbo, Brooklyn) was the set for filming the Samsung Galaxy Gear watch user spot. The mural I illustrated for One Girl Cookies was in the background. I'm craving cookies and lattes now!

BROOKLYN illustrated MAP!

I'm really excited to have just finished a map of my hometown: BROOKLYN! My fingers are still a bit cramped from the hundred plus hours of drawing, but I'm excited to offer the 24" x 36" hand signed poster on KICKSTARTER before making it available in shops. Thanks for checking it out friends, and happy holidays!

Best of 2013!

What a special honor to be included in Kirkus's "Best Children's Books of 2013!" Thank you Kirkus! I hope I can read all of the selections ASAP! どもありがとう!

My Neighbor CHUBU

A tribute to my 3 favorite things: 1. Ayako 2. Chubu 3. My Neighbor Totoro.

Mmmm...Bacon

Even though I am on a low sodium diet, I loved working with the talented and kind crew at The Boston Bacon Truck (in Boston naturally)! It was also so cool to see how well Ardon Vinyl applied the wrap. If you are in Boston, please stop by and say hello to the Bacon Truck! You can also view a few more angles and more bacon friends HERE. 

"Special Delivery" iPhone case

It was so cool working with GROVE on a new case design for the iPhone. GROVE makes amazing, detailed, laser etched bamboo cases that exudes quality American craftsmanship. Thank you so much GROVE! My iPhone feels very protected and warm now! If you would like to order my design the first 20 orders receives 20% off with this code: Artist_AaronMeshon20. THANK YOU!

"Cats and Dogs" for Tufts!

It was a blast painting and drawing not only dogs but cats too, for Tufts Veterinary Magazine. A big thanks to Art Director and designer superstar Kelly McMurray for this fun assignment. You can see the entire issue and the other 8 cat and dog spots as a PDF here.

Guggenheim Gutai Splendid Playground!

I made over 175 original ink and painted cards to be dispensed by the "Gutai Card Box" at the "Gutai Splendid Playground show" running at the Guggenheim until May 8th, 2013.  The current show and "Gutai Card Box" pay tribute to the original from the Japanese exhibition in 1962 .The visitors would be dispensed "art" and the Guggenheim wanted to recreate this activity along with work from the original 1962 show.  It was so much fun making quick pieces like this, of course with  Chubu's help. A big thank you to the Guggenheim for letting me partake in this event. A few more pics can be found here.

Take me out to the YAKYU

"Take me out to the YAKYU" , my first children's book is up to bat! It's a personal story about my love for Baseball in Japan and America with the occasional snack, bath, and bus that turns into a train thrown in. You can pick up a copy from Amazon or at your favorite local bookstore. PLAY BALL! 

Westtown SHOW 10/15-11/16

Who says you can never go back home again? I'm excited and SO SCARED ;)  to have my first SOLO SHOW in the bittersweet grounds of Westtown School, Westtown, PA. There will be over 50 paintings, prints, and products on display from Oct 15- Nov 16th in The ARTS CENTER gallery. Opening reception is MONDAY Oct 15th 5-7pm. If you have HOUR BOOK or TOO MANY DEMERITS and can't come I completely understand! :)http://www.westtown.edu/quicklinks/arts-schedule/index.aspx

Koenji, Tokyo Bath house SHOW !

It was such a nice opening at the Kosugi-Yu Bath house in Koenji Japan. Thanks everyone for attending. I think I drank way too much coffee milk though! The show is up till the end of September, so if you are in Tokyo please stop by. Koenji is a great neighborhood for exploring and seeing so many mom and pop shops, record and clubs and great Cafes. I hope to return really soon.

Signs of the Apocalypse SHOW!

It's a great honor to be included in the "Signs of the Apocalypse" Show curated by Lou Pimentel at the super cool gallery and shop: My Plastic Heart in NYC's Lower East Side. If you have a chance please stop by the gallery to see great work from so many people I admire, or come to the opening on Aug 3rd at 6pm! Hope to see you there!http://aaronmeshon.blogspot.com/

Happy 100th Woody Guthrie!

I was asked by eMusic to create a Woody Guthrie map based on 20 of his songs for his 100th birthday. I am amazed by what a huge influence Woody Guthrie was, and continues to be for so many other artists. I'm glad I got to know a bit more about him by researching the map, songs and his life. Thanks eMusic and happy 100th Woody!

NHK TV Japan " El Mundo" feature

NHK's new show " El Mundo" featured the artists who contributed to Hearts To Japan T-shirt designs for donations to Japan. I was so honored to be featured and have my shirt shown on the show. I will try to post a video of it when I can. I hope many people BUY some of the artist's great designs and the donations for my second home of Japan continue for the many tough days ahead. Ganbate Japan!