I just got back a few days ago from an unforgettable whirlwind trip to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates! Let me take you on a quick tour! The adventure began at the Vancouver International Airport, where security stopped me for extra inspection. They didn’t like the look of the steel wire armatures on the… Read more →
Holman had the pleasure of returning to Queen Mary Elementary in Vancouver for another Artist-in-Residence stint in January 2017. This, time Holman worked with students on “value spheres” — multi-layered wool balls that would represent the core values of each student. The process began with rolling wool tightly and then dipping the ball into warm, soapy water. Then the work… Read more →
A princess on screen, and in life — a tough, funny, one-of-a-kind role model for women and girls everywhere. It was an absolute honor to pay homage to you in our work. Rest in peace, Carrie. And may the Force be with you. Read more →
“Celebrate, you must!” All the best to you and yours this holiday season! ~ Jack and Holman Read more →
Presidential Debates, eat your heart out! We are thrilled that the Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History at Hofstra University in Hampstead, New York is hosting an exhibition of our work entitled Deeply Felt: The Art of Cozy Classics and Star Wars Epic Yarns. The exhibition is being held at the Rosenberg Gallery in Calkins Hall, November 21-February 14,… Read more →
Star Wars Epic Yarns has been translated into Spanish! This is our first-ever translation, so we’re thrilled. You gotta love the sound of the titles in Spanish! We’re still trying to track down copies from Spain, so hopefully we’ll have books in hand soon. Read more →
Last week, Holman had the great pleasure of completing a full week as Artist in Residence at Queen Mary Elementary School on the west side of Vancouver. He gave presentations about his work on Monday, and then spent the next four days teaching hundreds of students to felt. Students in grades 3 to 7 needle felted, while the K to… Read more →
Lots of fun stuff has been happening in recent weeks! Here’s a roundup! Holman has been doing lots of school visits around the Lower Mainland, inspiring kids and teachers alike to tap into their creative side. A warm welcome is always appreciated! On Star Wars Day, May the Fourth, Holman had the privilege of presenting at a Curiosity Collider event… Read more →
Interesting Vancouver is a fascinating gathering of the curious and unexpected. More than another “sage on the stage” lecture series, Interesting Vancouver is an event that celebrates the uncelebrated, expands the collective vision of what is uniquely possible, and gives people an opportunity to discover interesting new creative pursuits they can apply in their own lives. Holman had the very… Read more →
Jack had a busy travel schedule this fall. In addition to The Original Art exhibit in New York City and a First Book event at PS82 in Queens, he participated in four other events throughout the state. New York ComicCon His adventures began in October when he traveled to the Javits Center in the Big Apple for New York ComicCom.… Read more →