Opening Night

We had a very great turnout tonight at the show.  Lots of people, pieces purchased and folks that were taken aback by the creativity of the artists in the group.  Cast In Plastic would like to thank everyone who came out tonight and all the artists that made the show possible.  Without all the artists, there would be no show.  We'd also like to thank Benny Kline from Tenacious Toys, J-RYU, Abe Lincoln, Jr., Toys R Evil, Spankystokes and Domy Books.  You guys rock!

Pieces for the show can be found here.  Contact Domy Books if you're interested in picking up a custom!

Tomorrow Night

We're very excited that the big event is only a day away now.  As we have announced on our Facebook Fanpage, the Houston Press will be in attendance.  The show will run from 7 - 10 and the dress code is casual attire.  For more information, you can check out the Facebook Invite, which is also opened to the public online. 

Thank you for your support in this show. We hope to see you there!

Reading Walter's Head: DON DIABLO (Bumrush) • Chauskoskis

Here's the full preview on Chauskoskis custom for our show. Check him out!

Reading Walter's Head: DON DIABLO (Bumrush) • Chauskoskis: "Para el Show 'Cast in Plastic' El toy un Bumrush de www.dynomightnyc.com/ diseñado por Jroo (aka Justin Rudy) me invitaron a este show que ..."

Facebook Event Page

We're only one week away from the show and very excited. If you haven't already, check out our Cast In Plastic Facebook Event Page for more info on the show.  Remember, if you miss the opening night, the exhibit runs until June 23, 2011.  Don't miss this first time event in Houston, TX.  Take care and have a great weekend everyone!

babyvtec

babyvtec was raised in Texas and now resides in Los Angeles, CA.

babyvtec found her niche in accounting, but knows her heart belongs to the arts. She misses the time when she could fill her notebooks with doodles instead of lecture notes and dreams of a future where she can draw, paint, and sculpt in broad day light, during the week.  Her background in art derived solely from her love of museums. Exhibitions all over California and New York City continue to stimulate her and she hopes to return to Musée du Louvre in Paris soon. 

Despite the fact that most of babyvtec’s drawings reflect a cartoon personality, her sculptures and custom work speak Victorian. She is inspired by the classy yet gothic twist of the Victorian era combined with ornate and Baroque stylings, damask patterns, and even some kitsch décor.  

babyvtec’s motto? If ain’t Baroque, fix it!

More Info about babyvtec can be found here:

babyvtec.com

twitter.com/babyvtec

TOYSREVILs *I Like Toys* Blog: Sneak Preview by VISEone for "Cast In Plastic"

Toys R Evil has done it once again. We were listed on their blogspot for a sneak preview of VISEone's custom for our show. Read all about it here. Thank you Andy!!!

TOYSREVILs *I Like Toys* Blog: Sneak Preview by VISEone for "Cast In Plastic"

Anville

One of the most highly notable details to inkwork comes from another one of Houston's local artist, who goes by the name of Anville.  

Anville was born and raised in Houston, TX his entire life.  He began drawing at an early age. His inspiration for art came from his fascination with cars and all things mechanical.  As his years of artwork progressed, he turned to comic books, where he learned to appreciate inkwork and figure drawing.  He recentaly discovered the great masters of color and forms over the last few years, such as Gustave Dore, Klimnt and Mucha. 

Anville's main influences as of late are engravers from the early 1900s, dutch still life painters, along with more contemporary icons such as Kozik and Damien Hirst. For Anville, being an artist is intersting in that each pieceis an adventure in a way, a journey to discover certian things along the way towards its completion. If you see art in that way, it never gets old, and theres always an opportunity to try something new.

Check out Anville's work at:

http://www.anville.net/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/anville/

All photos are (c) all rights reserved by Anville