04/2013:
Guggenheim Gutai Splendid Playground!
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.
03/2013:
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!
USA Today plays ball !
03/2013:
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!)
ARIGATO New York Times!
02/2013:
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!
Take me out to the YAKYU
10/2012:
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/
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/
09/2012:
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 !
3x3 Magazine Interview
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 !
09/2012:
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 Bath house SHOW !
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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.
07/2012:
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!
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!
07/2012:
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/
Signs of the Apocalypse SHOW!
07/2012:
Happy 100th Woody Guthrie!
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!
07/2012:
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!
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!
07/2012:
Chalk is Fun!
I was happy to escape the heat for a few hours and draw the new menu for One Girl Cookies in Dumbo, Brooklyn. It was fun using chalk as a new medium and hope to try it again...but writing all these refreshing drinks really made me thirsty. I'll have the iced latte please!
Chalk is Fun!
I was happy to escape the heat for a few hours and draw the new menu for One Girl Cookies in Dumbo, Brooklyn. It was fun using chalk as a new medium and hope to try it again...but writing all these refreshing drinks really made me thirsty. I'll have the iced latte please!
06/2012:
Nuts & Bolts
I'll be speaking again this year at the Nuts and Bolts Conference run by the amazing 3x3 Magazine. I'll hopefully not destroy anyones' view on the fun and exciting world of licensing and illustration. It's an honor to be included with such a talented panel featuring: Marcos Chin, Paul Hoppe, Joe Kauffman, Matt Rotas, Martin Wittfooth and more! Hope to see you there!
Nuts & Bolts
I'll be speaking again this year at the Nuts and Bolts Conference run by the amazing 3x3 Magazine. I'll hopefully not destroy anyones' view on the fun and exciting world of licensing and illustration. It's an honor to be included with such a talented panel featuring: Marcos Chin, Paul Hoppe, Joe Kauffman, Matt Rotas, Martin Wittfooth and more! Hope to see you there!
05/2012:
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!
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!
03/2012:
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!
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!
02/2012:
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!
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02/2012:
"My Neighbors" App
I'm excited to announce the release of "My neighbors" in the App Store. It was great to collaborate with my friend Joe Kauffman. My neighbors is a children's touch, hear and play discovery game sure to make us all want to eat ice cream and meet Chubu the wonder French Bull!
"My Neighbors" App
I'm excited to announce the release of "My neighbors" in the App Store. It was great to collaborate with my friend Joe Kauffman. My neighbors is a children's touch, hear and play discovery game sure to make us all want to eat ice cream and meet Chubu the wonder French Bull!
04/2011:
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!
NHK TV Japan " El Mundo" feature
