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!

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!

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!

#PSFKhome murals

PSFK asked me to paint images of home on the walls of their "Future Of Home Living" space. It was such a fun project. If you are in NYC you can reserve a tour of the space and see the cool gadgets we all NEED in our future homes. The exhibit runs until 8/16. You can see more of the project HERE.

A Dodgers SUMMER!

Thanks Los Angeles Magazine for the great assignment illustrating Vin Scully's "Ode to Summer". We tried to fit in as many "summer clouds" as we could. While the Dodgers left Brooklyn long ago, they are one of my favorite teams to watch. I was even on the Dodger screen once for 2 seconds while catching a game in LA. Summer, Baseball and Los Angeles... pretty fun!

"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.

Cover for NYT Region section

Thanks NYT! Welcome home elephants.

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! 

3x3 Magazine Interview

I am so honored to be interviewed in the new and awesome redesigned 3x3 Magazine of Contemporary Illustration by the amazing Whitney Sherman. Photography of my studio was captured by half ( Marc Levitt ) of my favorite Graphic Design firm...MSLK.

Please pick up a copy of the new 3x3 to see many amazing illustrators I admire.

Thanks 3x3 for making the Illustration world so much better and giving us a place to call home! PLEASE support 3x3 and pick up a copy at your newsstand or subscribe TODAY !

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!

Meryl Streep for Tufts Magazine

I don't get asked to do likenesses very much, but it is always fun and a great challenge. I hope Mrs. Streep won't be mad by anything! It is always so nice working with Tufts Magazine! Thanks Tufts and...Thanks Meryl!

Icelandic Treat!

I've been to Iceland 3 times, and each time I love it more and more. Where else are there giant pools of heated silica infused saltwater and hot dog stands at every corner? Thanks for inspiring me Iceland. Hope to see you soon!

Mural for One Girl Cookies

I loved working on this Mural Project for the amazing Bakery and Cafe One Girl Cookies in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Not only was I allowed to use some of their priceless family photos in the design but I also had my fill of whoopee pies. Thanks One Girl Cookies! YUM!

Why I subscribe to 3x3 Magazine:

No other magazine influences, teaches or studies the field of Illustration as wonderfully as 3x3 magazine does. I was honored to make a " self portrait" for one of their ad campaigns asking " Why I subscribe to 3x3 Magazine." I tried to make my double chins as realistic as possible. It was a personal piece for me, as I wanted to show how much I admire others in our field and also combine that with my せごいsummer memory of brave children jumping from a bridge into the cool river below in Gujo Hachiman, Japan. Thanks 3x3! Thanks Gujo Hachiman!

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!