Hi all,
Thank you for the positive responses on the previous post (through emails and comments in this blog) :) I really appreciate it. Here are several clearer images of the characters. You can view the full series in my website: http://www.charlessantoso.com/
Enjoy :)
Hi all,
Here are some photos that I took last weekend at the Kinokuniya book store (Sydney, Australia). Hope you like them. It's pretty unreal to finally seeing all the illustrations up there. This book store is one of my favourite hangout place.. so I'm really honoured to be able to work with them :)
I'll post the individual illustrations soon, also some unused options for the catalogue cover :)
Wow.. it's been almost 3 weeks since I posted last time. I have several WIPs happening but haven't got time to finish them due to my work commitment. I hope I can upload more soon though :)
While waiting, let me show you the new series that I've just finished. Kinokuniya bookstore in Sydney (where I had my solo exhibition) asked me to illustrate their x-mas catalogue's cover. After some initial discussions, the idea then grew to something bigger.. they wanted me to provide them with a series of illustrations to create a theme for the exterior and interior of the shop. After I gave them several options.. they were suggesting that they love to revisit the wonderland theme. The first idea was to reuse some of the images from my exhibition.. but I ended up suggesting that I should create a new series for them (I couldn't resist).
So, let's start with the cover for today. I'll upload more images and photos from the shop later.
The catalogue cover is printed on a matte paper and has a nice 'shiny' cello-glaze finish on the rabbit hole part. :)
Hope you enjoy :)
Hi guys,
As promised, here's the video of the Wonderland Show for those who've missed it or wasn't able to visit Sydney to see it in person :) Would love to hear your opinions about it - for a better view, please watch it in full screen or go to vimeo's link to view the HD version :).
"The story involved a boy who saw a girl jumping into a rabbit hole and decided to follow her."
Wonderland Show - Charles Santoso from Charles Santoso on Vimeo.
Hi guys,
Here are some more photos of the solo show - currently on at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Sydney, Australia (30th August - 12th September 2011). I'll post a video of the whole thing next week.. and after that, I promise to be back in posting images instead of just keep talking about the show :)
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| numbering each drawing |
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| Drink - Me |
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| more drawings |
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| Thanks for coming, folks! :D |
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| artbook signing & sketching |
Hi guys,
I'm still overwhelmed by the extraordinaire responses on the event :) I'm really touched by the positive replies. It's great to know you a bit more. So.. THANK YOU! :D
It's time to announce the winners! I write down all the names, shuffle it down in my trustee hat and get the 2 pieces out of it.. and 2 lucky winners are: BEN BASSO & PHILL! Congrats, guys! Please send me your shipping address to my email (charlessantoso(at)gmail.com) and I'll post the book (sketched and signed) soon. :D
The other news is the 'Wonderland' solo show.. It's currently on at Kinokuniya Bookstore, Sydney, Australia (30th August - 12th September 2011) :) It's been a really great experience so far.. I appreciate all great support and positive responses from people in person and online. I'll post more photos of the event soon. :) If you're in Sydney, please pop by and say hello if you see me there :) More details on the event can be found HERE and HERE
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UPDATE (03/09/11): The Entry to the artbook Giveaway is now closed :) Posting the winners soon!
UPDATE (12/08/11): WOAH! I'm so blown away by people's responses from all around the world. Thanks so much for the support, guys! As a token of appreciation, I'll be giving away 2 copies of my book instead!! :)
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>> 'Wonderland' Solo Show Facebook event page: HERE :)
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Hi all,
I’m really excited to finally announce my solo show at the end of August. It’ll be held at Kinokuniya bookstore in Sydney, Australia. The show will feature all new original drawings and paintings from my personal take on Wonderland. The story will involve a boy who saw a girl jumping into a rabbit hole and decided to follow her.
Below is the invite with the dates and details of the show. You’re all invited to come! For those who live far away, I’ll post photos of the exhibition later. I would be most grateful if you can all share this with with your friends, families, acquaintances and even strangers :)
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The second news is an ARTBOOK GIVEAWAY! I'll be giving one of my artbook (40 pages - softcover), signed and with a little sketch on the first page. Anyone local or international are welcome.
Several small things that you need to do for your chance to win:
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1. Please follow my blog if you haven’t already done so - you can find the 'follow' box on the right hand corner (if you have, thank you!)
2. Leave a comment in this post and let me know where you’re from and how you'd describe my works in one word (or one sentence if you'd prefer) :) I would love to know you guys a bit more.
3. And.. that’s it :) I’ll randomly select a person from this post's comment box and announce the winner here on the 3rd September 2011.
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I really appreciate the warm support that you guys have given me so far. Please kindly share this giveaway event on your facebook, google+, twitter, blog, etc if you could. Thank you! :)
On a side note, I’ve created a new facebook page, it would be great if you could 'like' it.
