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!

#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.

USA Today plays ball !

Thanks USA Today for the nice write up. So cool to be included with my illustrator heroes Matt Tavares and John Martz! Let's start an illustrator softball team!

ARIGATO New York Times!

From The New York Times: "This exceptional book marries the two traditions with charming naïf illustration and clear text. On opposing pages, a boy explains the differences between outings with his American pop pop to the stadium and with his Japanese ji ji at the dome. The book’s deceptive simplicity includes sophisticated cultural touches: America’s paper tickets offer a charming contrast to the Japanese scannable QR code version. Meshon’s first picture book is a definite home run. (Kakiiin!)

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

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 !

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.

Koenji, Tokyo, Japan BATH HOUSE show!

I've been waiting my whole life for my first show at a Japanese Bathhouse! I'll be there in Koenji from 6-9pm on Saturday, Sept 1rst. If there are any pals in Tokyo please come and I'll drink milk and take a bath with you! ;) KOSUGI-YU Bathhouse, Koenji, Tokyo, Japan. The show is up from Sept 1-Sept 30 ... more details 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!

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!