9/12/08

The Totoro Project was a success!!







Wow!!!!! That's all I can say about the Totoro show. I am back from my amazing trip to San Francisco, and I had an AWESOME TIME!! The show turned out to be a complete success. All of the 205 pieces sold, and I was told that they raised an estimated 200,000 dollars!! On top of all of that, the book is incredible. If you still want a copy, I believe that they are still being sold on their website, so get one before they are gone!! I was also thrilled to meet a lot of my favorite artists at the show from all over the world. I suppose I looked like a fan boy running around and talking to everyone, but who could resist the opportunity?!! It was a once in a lifetime event!! Thank you all for supporting the show, and it was really great to see many of you there. ----"It is not just about one specific forest. Totoro Forest represents the spirit of our childhood."-----Totoro Forest Committee

45 comments:

Andy J Smith illustration said...

Congrats on being a part of it and on getting to meet all the artists out there! Glad you are having fun, man!

RAWLS said...

Thats awesome my friend! I heard that the evening went really well. Wish I coulda been there too. I definitely need one of those books!

Mathieu Beaulieu said...

I wish I could have been there... Looks like it's been an amazing night.

The book dont seems to be avaible yet.

Haylee said...

It was a great pleasure being able to meet you at the auction, Martin. It was truly a treat to be able to talk about the event and the beautiful work there. I also wanted to say thank-you for your contribution to our Illest of Ill student show here at Ringling. I was so excited when I heard you submitted a peice to our book! Hope you're doing well, and take care!

kaNO! said...

So cool man, looked like such a nice event, I'm glad you where able to get away for a bit lol. Congrats on being in the book as well.

Jay D Smith said...

cool, wish i could of been there to see it!!

mikecarloooyeah said...

Martin, great stuff, as usual. Just wanted to say that your "Summers almost over" post is incredible. Love the subtle goodness going on in some of those poses. Very inspirational. Can't wait to see what's next. Hope all is well.

Hans said...

I envy you sooo bad!!!!! Looks and sounds like it was awesome. I'm glad it all went well and hope there will be similar projects in the future, so I can get a chance to attend.

Have a great weekend,

- Hans

Gulzar said...

Great stuff in here man! as always!

I really wanted to attend that :(
Would love to experience the same as other artists did...wonderful!

Would love to see more projects coming out like that!

And count me in with Hans...I envy you too :P

hahaha!
hope the rest is fine with you?

cheers!
Gulzar

Bobby Chiu said...

It was a pleasure to meet you Martin!

rubenh (thesocialreformer.com) said...

congrats bro!

il decu said...

In Italy the most of people didn't khow anything about it...
We are at world's end.

A. Riabovitchev said...

WoW!!! The show looks cool!
Congrats Martin!:o)

CEREAL KILLER said...

THANKS! much apreciated words comming from such an artist as you are Martin!
Really amazing portfolio here, i love your lines and traces, they seem always to be in the right place no matther how straight or how twisted they are.....really love that style you´ve got!

best regards!

John Sein said...

Hi! thanks for commenting on my blog, i have just seen a lot of your work and i found it really amazing. I love the old school animation style your got. really impresive.

Adam Ford said...

I am such a huge fan of your work and have been for a long long time! The pinups seem like a different direction for you, but fantastic all the same.

Dominic Philibert said...

WOWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!
Nice work Martin!!!

Amanda Grazini said...

Thanks man!

I feel glad you liked it!It's an honor.
You're really talented!

Joern said...

Congrats, man. Looks impressive. And enviable. Will try to get a copy.

MaHesH said...

Martin.. Extra ordinary stuffs.. Extremely fine style you have.. really inspired..
thank you very much for your visit and commnets on my blog..

EL GRANDE said...

Martin,
What an honor to have you on our blog. Elio and I follow your work very closely, and you are a constant inspiration. Thanks so much for the kind words, and congratulations on the Totoro Project. That was such a great thing you all did.

Ciao,
Joe y Elio

Javas said...

thanks for visiting, as I said, Im a big fan of ur work

Carol said...

Hola Martin!

Congrats! (for everything... :D)and thanks for your comment...

You´re awesome

Un saludo!

Tapan Gandhi said...

congratulations! i got to see an advance copy of the book before it went on sale, but unfortunately it sold out before I got a chance to snag my copy.

ur art in it was beautiful as always!

Tirso Cons said...

Well, I have to add my congratulations for your great work and thank you the visit to my blog.

It was a pretty surprise for me! Even you posted in the only post that have an arto that it's not made by me! :-D

ahhah

Well, best regards

t.

robi pena said...

WOW, Congratulations my friend!!!
And I want to say, that I love your style, It's just amazing!!! Thank you for stopping by! Cheers Robi

Lovelace said...

Hey Martin - let me echo back that emotion: congratulations. Very inspiring occasion!

Leocartunista said...

Thank you for comment. I am very happy when artists of their level visit and I like my job. You have excellent work, congratulations! Come back whenever you can. Greetings from Brazil.

bog_art said...

It is so obvious that it will be a success.. so many talent artist in one book.. congratulations!..

Javier said...

Interesting work, I liked the fat-bottomed ladies a lot. I wish I could draw like that, but life is mysterious and all I can do is stain paper in awkward ways,

I'd feel flattered if you visited my blog,

Cheers!

Gilberto Valadares said...

Hey Martin,
thanks for the comment...
I am so glad to hear it from an artist who for me is a great reference... :)

CHRIS GEORGE said...

Awesome news regarding the Totoro show. Congrats, Martin!

qstom said...

Yes¡' It look just amazing'
You did a good work ¡¡¡¡
Cngrtltn ¡

Javier Castillo is chïkoKF said...

Hey Martin!
Thanks u so much for visiting and posting some nice words!

Your artwork is simply great and inspirational!

So,congrats for the awesome Totoro Project!I guess that it don´t be the last one!

For all you need from me,here I am

Take care

chikoKF

shishir naik said...

Congratulations & thanks for your comment. Yes, your work is very inspirational! I am a regular visitor of your blog.

Francis Vallejo said...

Hey Martin, great to meet you at Totoro! Looking forward to scoping out your future projects!

Rodrigo Lara said...

WWow very good art in your blog, beautiful drawings and paintings, congratulations for the work very professional!!

Rodrigo Lara

Eric Orchard said...

Hooray! Such great news.

Mehdi Shiri said...

when your update your blog
Wistful new works.ok?!!!!

Juampa said...

congratullations my friend!!
What can I say?? you´re amazing

Alberto Belmonte said...

Hello Martin, I have just discovered your blog and I am very impressed!

I really love your art!

Congratulations!

Food and Drugs said...

Hello!
Nice work.
Your blog is worth visiting. I'll keep a link on mine.
Regards

C.B. Canga said...

awesome work on this blog

Sorrentino said...

A late congrads on the project! All the work seemed beautiful!!

gamusino Javi said...

congratulations!!! the book is awesome, and your print is soo good