Hi, I hope all is going swimmingly for you all. Since this X-Mas is especially busy, I thought I'd send out the card a little early. I hope you like it and have a swell holiday. If the card isn't viewable, you can always visit my website at www.tragicsunshine.co.nr to see it. Please feel free to share this card.
Happy Christmas Time!
: )
Kevin

With the whole Simpsons craze going on, I thought we could all sit back and remember the good ole' times when Homer was there for us. I'll start with my Homer quotations and in the comments, feel free to add your own Homer quaotations. The funnier and stupider, the better. If the quote needs a brief synopsis or other chatacter's quotes that's cool too.

"Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It's what separates us from the animals ... except the weasel."-Homer J. Simspon

"Is it groin grabbingly good?"- Homer J. Simpson

Hi Threadless Boys and Girls, I was wondering if anyone has a Large size hoodie of LIVING IN HARMONY that they want to part with, I'd be more than willing to trade a Threadless gift certificate of equal value. I accidently ordered the wrong size and by the time I realized my blunder, they were sold out. I really like this hoodie and any help would be awesome.
Thanks guys,
colt 83

This is Bright Eyes' new album, Cassadaga. I'm really excited, so I made this postcard to celebrate this event. You know, this album is like $8 at Target!?!?!

I made this postcard that anyone can copy, print, and send. Visit tragicsunshine.co.nr and click on the pic to get the high resolution pic. Print it onto heavy stock paper, 4x6 in is standard postcard, and let er rip thru USPS!

Use it to encourage friends to buy this groin grabbingly good album.
Later,
kevin aka emo_force

Hi Everyone. I'm pleased to announce the official release of the Earth Machine, a children's book that I wrote and illustrated, graciously published by Red Cygnet Press. The book is up for sale online at vendors such as
borders.com
barnesandnoble,com
amazon.com
walmart.com
and
target.com
Art Supply Warehouse and other local stores will soon carry it as well.

I started this book while taking classes at California State University Long Beach. This book is dedicated (see inner cover) to all the instructors, advisors, and my classmates and friends there.
This book is perfect for both children and adults because it has a story children can relate to and a message adults know all too well.
Red Cygnet Press is a new company, so I could use all the help I can get to promote them and the book.
If you'd like to purchase a book, please order it online from Borders or Barnes and Noble to create a sales demand.
If you would like to see the whole book (without words) please go to www.earthmachine.blogspot.com and afterwards, if you'd like,
you could go to the sites that sell the book, search for the "Earth Machine" or "Kevin Tong" and give the book a review or rating.
If you know anyone else who'd be interested in this book, please forward this email to them.
Thanks a lot guys and gals,

Here's the official press release.


PRESS RELEASE

www.redcygnet.com

858-674-1500 • 858-386-3163

Young Long Beach Artist Gets First Big Break,

Wins Children's Book Contract

for immediate release: January 2007

Long Beach resident, Kevin Tong, has already gotten the big break that most struggling young illustrators only dream about. Only a short while after graduating from California State University at Long Beach with his B.F.A . in illustration, Tong had a contract in hand to publish his first book.


Tong's children's book, entitled The Earth Machine, has just been published by San Diego-based publishing company Red Cygnet Press. Tong was among the very first young author/illustrators to submit his work to the children's publisher, which puts out a call twice a year for submissions.


"We get the word out through the art departments of colleges and universities," explains Bruce Glassman, publisher and co-founder of the company. "We ask for sketches, sample illustrations, and a draft manuscript. We evaluate them all and publish the best ones."

In January 2006, Red Cygnet received more than 120 final submissions and had spots for only 12 contracts. Tong was one of the lucky few. "Kevin's illustration style is very graphic and unique. It really grabs your attention," says Joshua Gravin, vice-president and co-founder. "Each piece has incredible detail and uses very interesting perspectives. "

One of Tong's greatest loves is graphic novels, and his illustration style clearly shows that. He lists among his greatest influences the work of Winsor McCay, the creator and illustrator of "Little Nemo in Slumberland" in the 1900s. The other artist Tong admires greatly is Chris Ware, illustrator of the Jimmy Corrigan series. "He's easily the best illustrator around today," Tong explains.

The Earth Machine

is a fantasy story about a young boy who dozes off to sleep one night while pondering what his father does for his job. The book explores the rich and highly imaginative nature of the young boy's dreams as it poses interesting questions about the cosmos.
Tong currently lives in Long Beach, California, where he works as a freelance artist. During the coming months, he will be doing a series of book signings and readings at libraries, schools, and bookstores throughout the greater Long Beach area. The Earth Machine can be ordered directly at the Red Cygnet web site, or through Amazon, Ingram, or Baker & Taylor, among others.

For more information, go to

www.redcygnet.com

Maximum Gyration: ON , my newest threadless tee

To show love to all the girls that supported my male driven design of [A]rtificial [I]ntimacy, I made the female driven design of Maximum Gyration: ON.

His likeness is based on Jason Statham, b/c girls told me they wanted lap dances from him. Weird.

I hope you all like it and vote on it.

colt83

Arrested Development, a hilarious show unfortunately cancelled b/c of its low ratings caused by its inconvenient time slot, is about to have it's final season released on DVD!
Go here to buy:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EXDS7K/sr=1-5/qid=1155949686/ref=sr_1_5/102-7480301-0072967?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

The last season had some of the greatest episodes with guests like Charlize Theron.

I'm telling everyone b/c hopefully high DVD sales can bring the show back like it did for Family Guy.

Michael Bay is directing (Spielberg producing via Dreamworks SKG)) a live action Transformers movie, part of it filmed at Calloway Airforce base. Part of the story is supposed to take place in the Middle East.

The trailer and movie poster released show little to nothing of the how the robots look, which makes one worry that this might be another HULK type movie. Peter Cullen is the voice of Optimus Prime.

Here's a leaked vid of a CG test for the transformation.


My opinion:
1. They shouldn't try to make live action out of something that should be animated. I would love for there to be another animated Transformers movie. The first Transformers movie was epic (I cried when Optimus Prime died and they removed the Matrix from his chest and his heroic red palour faded to gray). They could revamp that to make it more modern.
2. Michael Bay is a horrible director and ruins what should be great movies (Pearl Harbor, Armageddon, etc ) Although the Island was spectacular.

I found this crazy video.
I know it's wrong to laught at others' misfortune, but this guy is either really dumb or just in major denial.

See for yourself. What do you think?