Yellena’s Blog

Tonight at Giant Robot, SF

If you are in San Francisco this evening, be sure to stop by the Giant Robot and enjoy a reception for the new show, “GAME OVER / CONTINUE?”! It’s a celebration of videogame art, style and culture, and it should be a fun time for all who attend. I will be contributing two pieces, including “Invasion” (pictured below). Here is the release from GR-SF.com:

GAME OVER/CONTINUE? at Giant Robot San Francisco, 3/27/09.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Group Art Show

Game Over/Continue? at GRSF, March 27, 2009-April 15, 2009
Reception: Friday, March 27, 6:30 pm-10:00 pm

GRSF
618 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
gr-sf.com
415-876-4773

Giant Robot is proud to present Game Over/Continue?, a group show that pays homage to the massive influence and continuous evolution of videogames. The impact and inspiration of videogames will be represented through a wide assortment of styles and genres provided by top artists in the fields of illustration, painting, sewing, and indie comics. Contributors are scheduled to include the following:

APAK
Robert Bellm
Christopher Bettig
Bigfoot
Blinky
Sean Boyles
William Buzzell
Scott Carl
Ako Castuera
Ethan Hayes-Chute
CUPCO
Liam Devowski
Elayne Dixon
Everybody Get Up
Matt Furie
Pete Glover
Tim Gough
Jay Howell
Yellena James
Jeremyville
Chris Kline
Matt Lock
Aaron Martinez
Bill McRight
Mike Perry
PCP
Sidney Pink
Albert Reyes
Brian Ralph
RONDO
Brian Rush
Johnny Ryan
Robert Sato
Scrappers
Caleb Sheridan
Snaggs
Jim Stoten
Kaz Strzepek
Team Macho
Joe To
Lawrence Yang

In addition, the Artxgame collective, a collaboration of Attract Mode and Giant Robot, is developing four custom videogames. These exclusive games will be available for play at the show’s opening, and the pairings include the following:

Hellen Jo and Derek Yu
Saelee Oh and Anna Anthropy
Souther Salazar and Petri Purho
Deth P. Sun and Jonatan “Cactus” Soderstrom

A reception featuring many of the artists will be held from 6:30-10:00 on Friday, March 27. For more information about the show, GRSF, Attract Mode, or Giant Robot magazine,

New Print - “Silk”

Here’s my latest piece. Lots of tiny details and little hidden surprises! Prints are available in my Etsy Shop. I’ve been staring at it all day. =)

Shirts are Here!!

After many requests and too much contemplation, I’m proud to introduce my very first T-Shirt design!

This one is called “Breath” and it is printed on 100% cotton American Apparel Fine Jersey Tees, which are form-fitting and very soft. Thanks to Loric of Evol Twin in Portland for the beautiful screen work! The white designs were printed using discharge inks, which work by removing the dye in the fabric, leaving a much softer texture. So far, I am limited to Medium and Large sizes in Olive Green, Slate Gray, and Galaxy Blue. However, if these do well, I hope to have many more styles and designs to choose from soon!

I love them, and I am so happy to finally have them in my Etsy shop!!

New Goccos Set for Spring

Just finished these pretty little screen prints. They are available in my Etsy shop individually or as a set. From left to right - April, Mustard and Fern. Hope you like them!

PS - Wait until you see what I just received from my friendly Evol Twin!!! =)