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DECEMBER 2009
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Happy New Year and here we go! First of all, I’d like to give a shout out to photographer LAUREN DUKOFF who’s done an incredible job on her brand new website. She has spent a lot of time shooting for L’UOMO VOGUE, TOKION, DAZED & CONFUSED, and SOMA, among others, and in the process racked up an impressive amount of work.

JEREMY & CLAIRE WEISS shot their first campaign for one of our favorite brands, Levi’s, up in San Francisco. They also shot a print campaign for Motorola, and worked with longtime clients, Rockstar Games. When they’re not shooting, they spending every waking hour at their new gallery/space, THIS, in Los Angeles. If you find yourself in our city on Saturday, Feb. 12th, please come to the opening exhibit “These Friends,” featuring a stellar array of talents, including several of Giant’s artists. You don’t want to miss THIS!! Go here for more info.

DAVID BLACK shot the look book for designer Jasmin Shokrian, and worked with our friends at McGarry Bowen on several upcoming campaigns for Chase. David DP’d and Giantess JESS HOLZWORTH directed music videos for The Slits and Alberta Cross over the holiday.

Art Director/Designer DAVID CALDERLEY continues to work with Interpol on their new album & campaign, and with Hollywood Records’ Grace Potter on her upcoming release. The website he designed for Albrizzi has just launched here.

RJ SHAUGHENSSY shot a campaign for Microsoft with Cinco Design.

LAUREN DUKOFF shot Hecuba for DAZED AND CONFUSED, and Vanguard Record’s artists The Living Sisters and Greg Laswell for their upcoming releases. She continues to work with L’UOMO VOGUE, and Lady Gaga (documenting her new video with Beyonce for Interscope). If you’re in the LA area, be sure to check out Lauren’s work as part of a group show at New Image Gallery.

AARON RUELL worked with our friends Music Go Music (Mercury Records/Secretly Canadian) and shot a striking fashion story for PAPER MAGAZINE’s March issue. Aaron exhibited work at PAPER & Converse’s “We Love Art” event in LA on 1/23. His LG Mobile “Give it a Ponder” campaign for Y&R has launched! On the director side, he shot two spots for the Super Bowl that our wardrobe stylist, SHIRLEY KURATA, was also a part of.

GLYNIS SELINA ARBAN is busy shooting for LULA MAGAZINE & FILLER. She shot the cover of TRACE and the Spring 2010 Element ads are now in-stores!

MICHAEL SCHMELLING continues working on his book in Atlanta, and shot two more campaigns for Converse Spark with Anomaly in Cleveland & New York. Check out the New York Times review of “Ads,” “a boundary-pushing curio from the theatrical auteur Richard Maxwell at Performance Space 122,” (a co-presentation of the Coil Festival and Under the Radar). Director of Photography is none other than our own Michael Schmelling. Alec Soth named THE PLAN one of the top photo books of 2009, as did Photo-Eye. Congrats!

Wardrobe Stylist SHIRLEY KURATA worked with director Aaron Ruell on campaigns for DirecTV & Qualcomm, and with director Ted Pauly on a Target shoot. Shirley also worked on Aaron Ruell’s PAPER MAGAZINE shoot, the band Music Go Music, The Living Sisters and with ITALIAN VOGUE.

Skin Printer/Designer WILLIAM LEMON III collaborated with United Bamboo on a print for one of their tops. He also worked with photographer Mattias Virens for FHM MAGAZINE.

Illustrator KEREN RICHTER is working with Sephora on a project for Holiday '10. She’s also working with Fred Flare, Veda, DOSSIER MAGAZINE, VICE, and a Lindsey Thornburg look book. She designed a new 7" for THE FADER, and continues to design t-shirts for Blood is the New Black.

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NOVEMBER 2009
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We’re excited to announce two of our photographers now offer VIDEOGRAPHER/B-ROLL services: David Black & Michael Schmelling. Reels available upon request. We are proud of the ever expanding talents we’re able to offer under one roof: Photography, Design & Illustration, Art Direction, Filmmaking & Videography, Wardrobe Styling, and Skin Printing…to name just a few.

RJ Shaughnessy worked with Nike and the kind folks at 72 & Sunny, and shot the performer, Sia, for her upcoming album.

Aaron Ruell shot an LG Mobile print campaign for our friends at Y&R. He also has work included in two recently released books: Juxtapoz Photography & Hair’em Scare’em.

Lauren Dukoff photographed Binki Shapiro & Fabrizio Moretti and The Raveonettes for L’UOMO VOGUE. She also shot Lady Gaga for Interscope, Dum Dum Girls for Sub Pop, Charlotte Gainsbourg for SOMA, Hecuba for DAZED & CONFUSED, Rodarte for NYLON, and a Yahoo! advertorial for Wenner Media. Check out the 5-page spread of new Devendra Banhart photos in the current issue of TOKION. Lauren will be in Paris on Dec. 6th for her solo gallery show “Family” at the Galerie Chappe. Bien sur!

Photographer/Director/Illustrator Michael Schmelling shot author Blake Butler for DAZED & CONFUSED and Sensational for the cover of THE WIRE. He worked with Amazon Advertising on a web campaign for Kashi, and created another OP-ED for THE NEW YORK TIMES. He’s also in the midst of illustrating an entire issue of the British literary journal 5 DIALS. Michael’s work is included in a gallery show around the book SHOOT (Rizzoli) in Tokyo 11/26 – 12/14. He’s in a show at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center called “Going From Nowhere,” where he will be exhibiting the beginnings of a new project called “How To Rent a Room.” The show runs from 12/1 – 2/28.

Photographer/Director David Black shot a Levis Go Forth campaign for the kind folks at Wieden + Kennedy. He also directed a video for Preacher & The Knife’s single “Ghost House.”

Jeremy and Claire Weiss are currently freezing their arses off shooting a worldwide ad campaign for Canada Goose deep in the mountains of northern Canada. Lots of hand warmers. Before they left, they shot Sarah Silverman for NYLON.

Glynis Selina Arban’s Spring campaign for Element is in-stores nationwide.

Illustrator Keren Richter’s wallet, made in conjunction with Blood is the New Black and Burger & Friends was just released. Buy one here. She also designed a 7” for MNDR & OS POTENTES for THE FADER’s series.

Director/Visual Artist Jess Holzworth photographed & interviewed Lissy Trullie for the cover of ZUCCA MOOK in NYC. She’s also directing a video for The Slits(!!) (David Black is her cinematographer) and collaborating with the skate/surf brand Globe on apparel and skateboard designs.

Art Director/Designer David Calderley continues to work with Yard on various projects for John Varvatos, and is designing the album packaging for Grace Potter for Hollywood Records. He’s also working with Albrizzi on their website design & launch this month, Interpol on an updated logo, and Station Film.

Wardrobe Stylist Shirley Kurata worked with Aaron Ruell on his shoot for LG Mobile, Ryan McGinley on a feature shoot for THE NEW YORK TIMES, and various projects for Zooey Deschanel and Rodarte. She also styled Shirley Manson & Elijah Wood for the new Oliver Peoples campaign, out now.

Body Painter William Lemon III worked on the new Yeasayer “Ambling Alp” video – out now, and with Akon on a PSA for Africa, which will premiere during the World Cup. Will also worked with Lady Gaga for the AMA Awards.

Designer/Illustrator Blake E. Marquis is working with Collective Edition on a bed set & tea towels, and he’s busy working largely on a show at the amazing Space 1026 in Philly. Stay tuned for details.

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SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2009
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Giant Artists is pleased to announce the addition of 3 outstanding artists to our roster: Photographers RJ SHAUGHNESSY & GLYNIS SELINA ARBAN and Designer/Illustrator/Animator KEREN RICHTER.

LA-based photographer, RJ SHAUGHNESSY, has shot successful campaigns for brands like Adidas, Nike, Sony PlayStation, and Vans to name a few. His work has been seen in the pages of magazines like Fader, Vice and Self Service, and in three published books including Deathcamp and Your Golden Opportunity is Comeing Very Soon. His trademark west coast, documentary & lifestyle images exude authenticity and energy, and so does RJ. Check out his work here: http://giantartists.com/shaughnessy.php.

NYC-based photographer, GLYNIS SELINA ARBAN, has been called the "One to Watch" by Models.com. Fashion insiders call her a master of posing with the knack of capturing a perfect, unscripted moment. We were first struck by the whimsical, romantic quality of her work (which might be explained by her degree in medieval studies). It also translates seamlessly to lifestyle, with an energy and charm all its own. We think Glynis Selina Arban is a name you'll be hearing for a long time to come. Check it out here: http://giantartists.com/arban.php.

KEREN RICHTER'S a California raised, Brooklyn-based illustrator. Whether producing commercial graphics for editorials, motion graphics, album art, apparel or paintings, her imaginative work channels the same vibrant and stylish vision. Keren's images mine a disparate world of fantastical and esoteric influences including Sixties psychedelia, Scandinavian and Islamic textile design, post-Punk iconography, pop and outsider art, architecture, landscape photography, vintage children's programming and 8-bit arcade games. Clients include: MTV, Boost Mobile, Brand New School, Touch and Go Records, Vice, and signature products for Vans and Blood is the New Black. www.kerenrichter.com

JEREMY & CLAIRE WEISS just returned from Melbourne where they were the guest speakers at Semi-Permanent (http://semipermanent.com), a week-long event celebrating all things design (including photography). They spent a few days in Sydney, as well, hanging with our friends over at Monster Children (http://www.monsterchildren.com/). You can read more about their latest adventures (and what they wore for Halloween) on their blog http://day19.com/text/. The duo shot Rivers Cuomo for the latest issue of ROLLING STONE, on stands now.

Photographer LAUREN DUKOFF hasn't taken a break all month, shooting for the likes of L'UOMO VOGUE, SOMA, NYLON and ROLLING STONE. She spent a few days in San Francisco documenting the band Rogue Wave for Brushfire Records.

hotographer/Director MICHAEL SCHMELLING spent the past month in Atlanta, GA finishing his next book project. He also shot Rich Kidz for XXL, and did a new OP-ED illustration for THE NEW YORK TIMES, continuing his forays into design work. Be sure to pick up a copy of SHOOT (Rizzoli), a collection of 'photography of the moment' by Stephen Shore, Nan Goldin, Walter Pfeiffer, Boris Mikhailov, Wolfgang Tillmans, Juergen Teller, Mark Borthwick, Ari Marcopoulos, Hiromix, Glynnis McDaris, Linus Bill, Jason Nocito, Yurie Nagashima, Tim Barber, Peter Sutherland, JH Engstrom, Dash Snow, Kenneth Cappello, Louise Enhorning, Michael Schmelling, Nacho Alegre, Ola Rindal, Paul Schiek, Madi Ju, Jaimie Warren and Thomas Jeppe. Photographs from Michael's own book THE PLAN are on view at Partners & Spade on Great Jones St. in New York by appointment. He participated in the NY ART BOOK FAIR with a video presentation of The Plan with J+L Books, and also created a series of unique mailed photographs. Michael has work in a group show called "Itchy And Scratchy" curated by Jason Evans at Permanent Gallery in Brighton UK for those across the pond.

Photographer/DP/Director DAVID BLACK worked with the good folks at McGarry Bowen & Park Pictures on Chase print ads in Aspen, CO; with AKQA on a video spot for Smirnoff featuring We are Sceientists; and with NYC & Co. on a neighborhoods project. The French version of his Au Revoir Simone video premiered in Paris, and David directed & DP'd a music video for Preacher & the Knife's single "Ghost House," using cameras that belonged to Tammy Faye Baker's PTL television network. The William Rast denim guides are published and in William Rast stores in Los Angeles.

Wardrobe Stylist SHIRLEY KURATA worked with Aaron Ruell on jobs for Illinois Lottery (Biscuit) and LG Mobile. She also worked with director Ted Pauly (Furlined) on a spot for Target.

Visual Artist JESS HOLZWORTH photographed Devendra Banhart for ZUCCA.

Photographer SETH SMOOT worked with our friends at NYC & Co. on an upcoming campaign.

Congratulations to AARON RUELL and his wife on the birth of their daughter! She's already well documented and as pretty as a ... picture.

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JULY 2009
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We’re very proud to announce that the next issue edition of ARKITIP, No. 0052, will feature the artwork of National Forest’s Steven Harrington - http://arkitipintel.com/2009/08/11/0052-steven-harrington/. In addition to serving as a catalogue of previous and new artwork, this issue edition will premiere a new body of work by Steven Harrington & Justin Krietemeyer entitled The Desert 128 Miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Aaron Ruell shot some spots for NBC, and also started hypnobirthing classes with his wife…. I would just like to say, he’s never been so focused.

Designer/Illustrator Blake E. Marquis worked with Draft FCB on more illustrations for Starbucks, and worked with Vita Coco on producing a third sampling vehicle with artist Sam Friedman. Check out this recent studio visit, from Computerlove - http://www.cpluv.com/www/feeditem/7792/.

Photographer/Director Michael Schmelling has been back in Atlanta working on his book project (Chronicle Books, Fall ’10). He traveled the country shooting a big fast food story for DETAILS’ September issue, and shot a short film about the band The Big Pink for DAZED AND CONFUSED/DAZED DIGITAL.

Photographer Lauren Dukoff had a successful month-long exhibit & series of events at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood, around the release of her book FAMILY (Chronicle Books). Thanks to all who stopped by! She also shot Warpaint for DAZED AND CONFUSED and an advertorial for Wenner Media and Champion Sportswear.

Director/Visual Artist Jess Holzworth just finished a short video for Citizens for Humanity that will debut around the Toronto Film Festival in September and also stream on the COH website. She was also featured in a hard cover book, REDS, launched around the debut of Chloe Sevigny’s new line for Opening Ceremony - http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?pid=239. Jess is busy working on her solo art show, going up in November at the Sunday Gallery in NYC. On the west coast, her work will be included in the Malibu Annual, Aug. 28 & 30 at the Malibu Country Mart - http://malibuannual.blogspot.com/.

Photographer/Director David Black worked with the kind folks at Vitrorobertson on an ad campaign for Center Plate, and he shot the Finland band LAPKO in upstate New York. David also completed a video look book for the designer, Samantha Pleet, which will debut during fashion week.

Wardrobe Stylist Shirley Kurata’s month was packed! She worked on a Target commercial, an NBC job with Aaron Ruell, styled music videos for Say Anything (Sony Music) and Music Go Music (Secretly Canadian), an Absolut Vodka campaign for TBWA Chiat Day, a Sony campaign with 180 LA, and an Oliver Peoples campaign. She continues to work with the actors Elijah Wood and Zooey Deschanel on various press around their latest films.

Photographer/Director Laura Crosta continues to work with our friends at SPIN on advertorials and a fashion look book. She completed music videos for Toby Lightman and Computer vs. Banjo, and of course is still working hard on the Hotel Café documentary.

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Photographer Laura Crosta shot an advertorial for SPIN MAGAZINE and Honda featuring the band 311, The Sounds for FILTER, and a special advertising project for FILTER and Denny’s which will appear in their restaurants in the near future. She also worked with Joshua Bell for Sony Music, and continues to work on the Hotel Café documentary film.

Michael Schmelling has been in Atlanta this past month, working on an upcoming book & film project. While there, he shot a mix tape cover for Travis Porter. You can buy his book THE PLAN at J+L Books http://jandlbooks.org/plan.html or at a bookstore near you.

Photographer Lauren Dukoff worked with DAZED & CONFUSED, LIBERATION NEXT, and shot actor Jesse Eisenberg for DEATH + TAXES, The Gossip for NYLON, and Ann Philbin of the Hammer Museum for UCLA. Lauren also worked several days with some of our favorite TV celebs on a shoot for our good friends at NYLON. Her solo exhibit “Family” will debut on July 18th at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood, and will be up through mid-August. For more information, visit Space15twenty.com. Lauren’s work is also on exhibit at Monster Children Gallery in Sydney Australia - http://monsterchildren.com/gallery/.

Jeremy & Claire Weiss shot the cover of THE WIRE, worked with Ryan Ross (ex-Panic at the Disco), and took some well-deserved time off.

Body Painter/Visual Artist William Lemon III’s opening at Fuse Gallery in NYC was a huge success! http://fusegallerynyc.com/ Will also worked with director Jess Holzworth on a music video for Basement Jaxx, worked with TOKION, and is doing a special project for Citizens of Humanity (stay tuned).

Wardrobe Stylist Shirley Kurata stayed busy this month on jobs with WalMart, Target, Comcast, and working with musician Harper Simon and band Say Anything (Sony Music). She also styled Kate & Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte for POP MAGAZINE (which included a road trip to Yellowstone), and continues to work with Zooey Deschanel and Elijah Wood on various press for their respective films.

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MAY 2009
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For those who live in Los Angeles, please join us this Sunday, June 14th from 3-7pm at the Lucky Brand store on Third St. Promenade in Santa Monica for the first ever Lucky Brand Neighborhood Social. We can't say enough good things about our friends at Lucky Brand, who invited Filter Creative and ourselves to come together and throw a day filled with music and art. The event kicks off with an intimate performance by Bat For Lashes and featuring works by Giant Artists. Giant Artists' Blake E. Marquis will be custom screen printing and there will be denim painting by William Lemon III. Special guests include DJ's Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel & The Postal Service) and Jason Bentley of KCRW. Los Angeles-based artist, Florencio Zavala will be creating a live installation on-site. For more info and to RSVP, go to: http://LuckyBrand.com/events. Our very own Blake E. Marquis designed the logo & visuals.

Photographer/Director Michael Schmelling has been working with Anomaly in New York on an assignment for Illy Issimo's "Moments in Line" blog. So far he's shot the lines at the Hampton Jitney and Taste of the Upper West Side. Check it out here http://illyissimo.com/us/issimo-moments. He also worked with DETAILS, shot some short videos & an editorial assignment for WIRED, S MAGAZINE, London's SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, and a new Op Ed illustration for the NEW YORK TIMES. Michael worked with the kind folks at Addison on an annual report shoot for ITT Corp. The book party for THE PLAN (J+L Books) at Aperture Gallery on May 20th was a big hit and lots of fun. THE PLAN is a finalist in the Best Photography Books of the Year competition at Photo Espana in Madrid and included in an exhibition of the same name that runs from June 4th to July at Matadero Madrid. And PLEASE TAKE A LOOK and Michael's new website with TONS of new work, a new News section, videos and more!!! www.michaelschmelling.com The music video he directed for The Sounds first single "No One Sleeps When I'm Awake" is up on his REEL. Check it out!

Husband-wife duo, Jeremy & Claire Weiss, just wrapped up the busiest month of their lives, shooting the Spring 2010 catalogue for Quiksilver Women’s, the ’09 Retail shoot for our good friends at Converse, and a rockin’ print campaign for Smirnoff with JWT New York.

Multi-Media Artist, Jess Holzworth, directed the new video "Raindrops" for Basement Jaxx (XL Recordings), featuring body painting by William Lemon III - http://giantartists.com/holzworth_vid_raindrops.html. Jess also contributed artwork for Chloe Sevigny's look book for her second collection with Opening Ceremony.

Body Painter/Makeup Artist William Lemon III was featured in ANOTHER MAN in the current issue.

Photographer/Director/Cinematographer David Black just finished shooting video for Smirnoff’s new campaign with JWT (Jeremy & Claire Weiss photographed). He also shot publicity images for Epitaph artist Frank Turner, a new video for Au Revoir Simone (coming soon!), and has been shooting an ongoing project for Sony Music artist Joshua Bell.

Wardrobe stylist, Shirley Kurata, worked with Elijah Wood for COURDEROY MAGAZINE and super talented director Yael Staav on a commercial for WalMart (Furlined).

Director/Photographer Aaron Ruell spent the month in Japan for some well-deserved down time, and won PDN Photo Annual’s “Best Book” Award – Congratulations!! You can purchase a copy on the Giant Artists SHOP page - http://giantartists.com/shop.php.

Photographer Lauren Dukoff hasn’t stopped! She’s recently shot the band One Eskimo for Shangri La, Joe Henry for Epitaph, Lukas Haas, and Devendra Banhart on his upcoming release. She photographed the Dum Dum Girls for DAZED & CONFUSED and worked with Wasteland in L.A. on a fashion shoot. She also shot Animal Collective for the current cover of FILTER MAGAZINE.

Friends-of-Giant, Photographer Elizabeth Weinberg + Wardrobe Stylist Ashley Furnival, worked with Iris-NY on a campaign for Sony Ericsson. Check out the work of these very talented ladies here www.elizabethweinberg.com and here www.ashleyfurnival.com.

Still Life + Portrait Photographer, Seth Smoot, worked with CITY MAGAZINE on two shoots this month and shot the Pearl Oyster Bar in the West Village for MANHATTAN MAGAZINE.

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APRIL 2009
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JEREMY & CLAIRE WEISS WIN PDN PHOTO ANNUAL! Congratulations to Jeremy & Claire, PDN Photo Annual winners for their stellar Advertising work with Converse this year!!

JEREMY & CLAIRE WEISS have photos of Mark Mothersbaugh in the latest issue of THE WIRE, and Craig Robinson from The Office in DEATH + TAXES. Their photo of the Jimmy Eat World tree was commissioned to be used as the background in the upcoming film “The Roommate.” They photographed philanthropist & filmmaker Eames Demetrios for CITY. They have been in a few group shows, most notably a benefit show for Stoked LA and a show for The Land of Plenty, which helps get inner city kids into art and skateboarding. You can also see them behind the scenes on a Converse ad campaign shot this Spring in Alabama here... and read an interview they did with Dazed & Confused here...

LAUREN DUKOFF had a busy month! She photographed White Denim for DAZED & CONFUSED; and Sasha Gray, Rye-Rye, and Emily Wells for BLURT. She also shot Sting & Joshua Bell for Sony Music and rounded out the month with an advertorial for JC Penney & US MAGAZINE (Wenner Media). Check out her photo of Devendra Banhart & Binki Shapiro (Little Joy) in the current ROLLING STONE.

Director/Cinematographer DAVID BLACK shot two videos this month, with Au Revoir Simone and his second for the band D.A., in which he traversed the hottest desert & deepest sea (reel coming soon!). As a photographer, David continues to work with Chase on their print ads.

AARON RUELL directed spots for Comcast as well as a new campaign for VW. Check out his new print ads for Surfrider Foundation in a magazine near you!

Wadrobe stylist SHIRLEY KURATA never stops! She worked with our own Aaron Ruell on TV spots for VW and Comcast (Biscuit), and director Jun Diaz (Smuggler) on a PSA for Partnership for a Drug Free America. She also styled Zooey Deschanel for MEAN MAGAZINE, Airborne Toxic Event for their new album, and continues to work with Rodarte on various projects & press. She styled Emily Blunt for the latest issue of BlackBook for photographer Patrick Fraser – check it out.

Photographer/Director LAURA CROSTA shot an advertorial for Canon and SPIN MAGAZINE at Coachella, and shot the band NASA for our friends at DEATH + TAXES.

Multi-talented MICHAEL SCHMELLING directed a video for The Sounds for the first single off their upcoming release on Original Signal Recordings, and he shot their photos, too. If you’re in the LA area, please join us on Sunday, May 10th for a party for his new book The Plan (J+L Books) at Family (www.familylosangeles.com). We will look at books, have drinks, and honor our mothers. Be on the lookout for his new print ads for New Balance; they’ve hit the streets.

Designer/Art Director/Website Guru DAVID CALDERLEY continues to work with Station Film on their website, newly launched – www.stationfilm.com. He also just launched a site for craft/folk artist, Laura Hughes – www.notyourgrandmasneedlepoint.com. David is working with Warner Bros. Records on a new hits package for Madonna and on the website & company identity for high-end international furniture designers, Albrizzi.

Designer/Illustrator BLAKE E. MARQUIS won a ADC silver award for work on the Truth campaign with Arnold Worldwide…congrats! He and artist Sam Friedman (helterline.com) designed vans for Vita Coco. Blake continues to work with MySpace.com on posters for their events.

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Photographer Lauren Dukoff worked with Publicis Modem on a shoot for LG. She also shot John Cho for COMPLEX and GIANT magazines, Great Northern for FILTER, and Rye Rye for ANOTHER MAGAZINE. Lauren photographed Taylor Kitsch and Juno Temple for NYLON, and the new look book for JMM. She shot Animal Collective for the cover of FILTER, and the artist Asa for Downtown Records. Lauren's opening named "Family" at the Eleanor Harwood Gallery in SF was a huge success with over 300 in attendance, and the cover story of the SF CHRONICLE's entertainment section. Lauren was named PRINT MAGAZINE's New Visual Artist '09 in the current issue ö congrats!

Jeremy & Claire Weiss worked once again with our friends at Converse on the upcoming Fall '09 campaign. Their images from last season are all over the Converse website and in-stores. They also photographed Mark Mothersbaugh for THE WIRE and Craig Robinson for DEATH + TAXES.

Michael Schmelling's new book THE PLAN is here - http://www.jandlbooks.org/plan.html. Buy a copy now! Michael photographed Sonic Youth for their new release on Matador. He also shot Geddy Lee for ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY.

The spotlight was on David Black in the March/April issue of PDN, as W+K Art Buyer, Natalie Flemming, selected him "Editor's Choice." Click here to read the article - Thanks, Natalie! David also DP's a music video for Michael Gerner of Vietnam's new project D.A. He shot press photos & a music video for "The Preacher and The Knife," and worked with the good folks at McGarry Bowen on a print campaign for Chase. He shot Ruth Kligman and No Editions for T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE, and Silver Jews, Richard Hell, and She & Him for STOP SMILING. David will also D.P. the documentary "Fall and Winter" through Arizona, England and Denmark, and is working with Giant's Lauren Dukoff on an upcoming documentary project.

The Hard Rock Café will put Laura Crosta's video she directed for The Alternate Routes (Vanguard) "The Future's Nothing New," in rotation on their cafes around the globe.

Visual Artist, Director, and Photographer, Jess Holzworth, just shot Jennifer Herrema for the new BE Zucca catalogue, and photographed Beck for the cover of Zucca Mook, along with interviewing him.

National Forest worked on Burton's "Live What You Love" campaign, out now. The campaign they created for Bonaroo has launched as well at www.bonaroo.com. They created the website, show posters, t-shirts, and more. They also art-directed and designed a catalogue for a furniture company called Made Goods. Their show called "Space Oddities" at BBH London has just come down. NF also finished a special project with Puma which will roll out in the Fall. They're busy with DC Shoes as well as Sixpack France. They have a micro-line with Sixpack France that was released this season. Steven Harrington has a new 15" Mac Book and iPhone case he developed with Arkitip and Incase. Details & video at http://goincase.com/curatedbyarkitip/stevenharrington/.

They also released a dub mix with the help of Andrew Miller called Bang-Ga-Wrong available for download or podcase: http://goincase.com/blog/2009/03/23/exclusive-download-steven-harrington-mix/.

Wardrobe stylist Shirley Kurata worked with Director Tim Piper on a commercial for Shredded Wheat, and Aaron Ruell on a commercial for Comcast. She also worked with the actress/singer Zooey Deschanel on a commercial for Cotton and various events throughout Feb & March. She spent a week at NYC Fashion Week working again with the designers, Rodarte.

Art Director, David Calderley, is working on a Greatest Hits package for Madonna (WB Records), a CD and vinyl package for Miike Snow (Downtown Records), and a website for Station Film.

Designer/Illustrator, Blake E. Marquis, has worked tirelessly on the new Giant Artists website and promotional materials, and continues to work with JWT on an ongoing campaign for Microsoft.

Skin Printer & Fine Artist, Will Lemon, worked on the Supreme Models look book, and with Animal Collective in the new issue of SPIN. He also worked with Natasha Khan of Bat for Lashes on the cover of the current issue of DAZED AND CONFUSED.


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JANUARY 2009
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David Black worked with JWT on an upcoming Hall’s print campaign. He also shot for MANHATTAN MAGAZINE & T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE.

Skin Printer/Makeup Artist Will Lemon’s work with Natasha of Bat For Lashes is on the current cover of DAZED & CONFUSED. You can also see his work with Animal Collective in the current issue of SPIN.

Lauren Dukoff photographed actor John Cho for COMPLEX and GIANT magazines. She also shot Great Northern for FILTER and the singer/songwriter, Asa, for Downtown Records.

Michael Schmelling shot a New Balance print campaign for the lovely folks at Mother. He also shot two music videos for the band Wild Light (Sony BMG). He’ll be working with Sonic Youth on photos for their upcoming release (Matador Records).

Art Director/Designer David Calderley is working with Downtown Records on an upcoming album package for Miike Snow.

Wardrobe stylist, Shirley Kurata, continues to work with actress/singer Zooey Deschanel, as well as an advertorial for DETAILS, Rodarte for the WALL STREET JOURNAL, the band Wild Light for their music video for Sony BMG, The Decemberists for their upcoming release, and Rodarte for their Fall/Winter 2009 collection & runway show in NYC.

Jeremy & Claire Weiss photographed Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek and Flosstradamus for their new single.