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Sharpie Squad Guest Blogger: Man One

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Today’s guest blogger is Man One!  A well known and extremely talented Sharpie artist, this squad member is excitedto announce his second Sharpie Show exhibition.  Last year’s turn out was incredible!  I have no doubt that The Sharpie Show II will be the talk of the town, not to mention a site to see!

Announcing “The Sharpie Show II” exhibition at Crewest

I would like to announce details for “The Sharpie Show II” coming this December 2010!

“The Sharpie Show II” will once again celebrate the individual talent of today’s most sought after underground artists, illustrators, designers, and tattoo artists alike.

The exhibition will open Saturday December 4th, 2010 and run until Sunday January 2nd, 2011 at Crewest in Los Angeles.

To facilitate my curating of the show, I have put together some guidelines if you are thinking of entering your work.

>>For “The Sharpie Show II” submission guidelines:  CLICK HERE

 Here is a quick re-cap of last year’s exhibit in case you weren’t aware of it…

As a long time fan of Sharpie markers, early last year (and before I was asked to be on the Sharpie Squad) I decided to curate an all Sharpie exhibit at my gallery, Crewest, in Downtown Los Angeles.  Since we represent some of the most talented street andurban artists from aroundthe world, I knew it would be a slam dunk exhibit since most of us started with Sharpie in one way or another.  

Crewestis definitely worth the wait!

The word of mouth about the exhibition andall the hype around the show was incredible.  Even though it was raining, there was a line around the block all night long! I knew at that point we had created something special.

Celebrities who were in the house, like George Clinton, joined in the festivities by doing some live painting in front of a packed house of fans.

George Clinton uncapping at Crewest

 

We received artist entries from all over the United States and including works from Belgium, Switzerland, Mexico and other countries as well.

Over 200 Sharpie entries were submitted including drawings on paper, wood, canvas, maps, toys, and even shower curtains!

Global Warming

Of course, aside from curating the exhibit, I also created some original Sharpie pieces just for this show including this print titled “Global Warning”

(Btw – still a few left on Crewest.com >  http://crewest.com/shop/prints_posters/prints_posters.html)

Look out for new Sharpie pieces I will be creating specifically for The Sharpie Show II exhibition as well. 

Hope you can make it out to the show. It’s gonna be classic!

Peace,

    Man One

    Artist/Crewest Gallery Director/Sharpie Squad Member

To view more photos from last year’s Sharpie Show click on the link below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/crewestman/sets/72157612846199949/

More info:

www.ManOne.com

www.Crewest.com

* Follow Man One on Facebook www.Facebook.com/manone

 and on Twitter www.Twitter.com/crewest

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Sharpie Halloween To D.I.Y. For

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Halloween is quickly approaching and with only a couple of weeks to plan you may be a bit spooked by the idea of hosting a Halloween party.  No need to fear though, with a few key pieces and a handful of Sharpie markers, you will be able to create a killer setting sure to knock your guests right off their broom sticks.

I was inspired to re-create this scene after walking past a display at Crate & Barrel. (Photo taken at store)

This is my interpretation of Crate & Barrel’s spread, so feel free to put your own twist on what you see here as well!

 

By far, the most time consuming piece of this project is the spider web table runner, however, it is one of the most important elements and makes a terribly magnificent statement!

You will need:

Roll out a long piece of white paper measuring to the length of your table.  With a ruler and Sharpie marker draw a star/snowflake shape (don’t worry about it being absolutely perfect).  Next, with the Sharpie go around in a circle connecting each line to it’s neighboring line with an arch.  Continue doing this until you have completely filled the web in.

Repeat this process with a new web.  The webs do not have to match in size - in fact, varying sizes make the completed table runner look more dynamic.

Once you have two webs, extend the lines on each using a black Sharpie so that they reach the edge of the paper and connect to each other.  Fill these spaces in with arched lines.

Continue filling the paper with webs until it is completely full.  Trade between using the Sharpie King Sized marker and Sharpie Magnum markers for varying bold lines.

Now that you have a completed runner, go wild setting the table and accessorizing with personalized elements.

Provide each guest with their own casket-shaped menu.  Using a Metallic Sharpie Marker, write clever alliterations and rhyming words for a Halloween themed meal.

Create book covers with black wrapping paper.  Using the Metallic Sharpie, inscribe spooky titles from your favorite Halloween literature onto the spine of each book. Stack and stand to give the table added dimension.

Decorate plain white gift bags with phrases such as “Trick or Treat” “Happy Halloween” or “Boo!” and images that relate to the holiday.  Fill the gift bags with candy and an assortment of Sharpie markers.  Accessorize with fall themed embellishments.

Make gift tags and bookmarks for each of your guests with orange card stock & silver ribbon.  Using a black Sharpie Fine Point marker, write each person’s name and add a small drawing for an added kick.

Orange accents, such as pumpkins, flowers and leaves brighten up the haunted darkness of the black plates and vases.  Scatter metallic beads around the place setting to tie in the crystal glasses & plate stands and the silver writing and utensils.

With this Sharpie DIY setting, your ghoulish guests & trick-playing treaters will be sure to have a frighteningly good time on All Hallows’ Eve!

Happy Halloween!

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Create While You Hydrate

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Fresh beats, cool drinks and urban art -  Sounds like paradise to me!  Now, where does one find such an oasis….

Our friends at Urbane Apartments coordinated an area of R&R for attendees of Michigan’s Arts Beats & Eats fest over Labor Day Weekend.  Sharpie hopped on board with the great people over at vitaminwater to put this event into action.  Transforming one of Urbane Apartments’ into, what was known as a ”Hydration Gallery,” fest-goers were invited into a “chic lounge atmosphere” to cool off, rehydrate with delicious vitaminwater and create works of art with Sharpie Markers on easels that were set up around the lounge, all the while enjoying tunes provided by  Livio Radio. 

Here are some pictures from the Hydration Gallery.  If you missed out, not to worry, it looks like the event was such a success that these Hydration Galleries may just pop up at a fest near you!

One more thing! 

A HUGE thanks to Josh Bartlett and Stephen Roginson from Glaceau for the generous supply of vitaminwater!  You would not believe how quickly these disappeared.  I guess doodling all day can really make one quite thirsty!

Thank you!

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Sharpie & TOMS at Georgia College & State University

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You’ve probably seen Sharpie at a few TOMS Style Your Sole Events before and I’m happy to say that we’re at it again!  Recently, Sharpie was able to supply Georgia College & State University with a variety of markers in support of the One for One Movement. 

Thank you to the incredible group of GCSU students who allowed Sharpie to be apart of their Style Your Sole Event, and thank you for being passionate young role models who are making a difference in the world – one step, one shoe, one Sharpie at a time! 

Click to read what GCSU had to say about the event

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Sharpie Highlighters: College or Bust!

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Sharpie will be across the country, visiting 100 college campuses this Fall! At Follett bookstores across the US, Sharpie ambassadors will be present, decked out in neon tees, handing out coupons for Sharpie Highlighters, scribbling with Sharpie markers, and gearing you up for your 2010 Fall semester. Drop by and hang out with us for a bit!

Don’t forget to enter to win free textbooks for you and two friends online at Sharpie’s Facebook Fan Page – Click on the “Sweepstakes Tab” to enter!

Hop on over to the official Sharpie Blog for more info on Sharpie’s Right to Highlight Sweepstakes!

Thursday (8/19) & Friday 8(20)

  • CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE – CENTRAL CAMPUS
  • CERRITOS COLLEGE
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY
  • UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
  • WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • WEBSTER UNIVERSITY

Thursday (8/26) & Friday (8/27)

  • AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
  • BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-NORTHRIDGE
  • CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY
  • COLLEGE OF DuPAGE
  • CUNY BERNARD M BARUCH COLLEGE
  • DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
  • DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE  – ANKENY
  • FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
  • GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
  • GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • INDIANA-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-FORT WAYNE
  • IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE INDIANAPOLIS CAMPUS
  • IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE LAFAYETTE CAMPUS
  • IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOUTH BEND CAMPUS
  • IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE TERRE HAUTE CAMPUS
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
  • MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE – CENTER CAMPUS
  • MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
  • MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • MIAMI DADE COLLEGE – KENDALL CAMPUS
  • MIAMI UNIVERSITY-OXFORD
  • NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
  • NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
  • PALOMAR COLLEGE
  • PHOENIX COLLEGE
  • PURDUE UNIVERSITY
  • RIO HONDO COLLEGE
  • SADDLEBACK COLLEGE
  • SAINT CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
  • SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
  • SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE
  • ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
  • TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • THOMAS NELSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHAMPAIGN
  • UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
  • UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
  • UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
  • UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
  • UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHWESTERN LOUISIANA
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS EL PASO
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SAN ANTONIO
  • VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

Thursday (9/2) & Friday (9/3)

  • BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY – SACRAMENTO
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AT DOMINGUEZ HILLS
  • CENTRAL NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS
  • FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE – SOUTH CAMPUS
  • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
  • GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
  • GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • JACKSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
  • KENT STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS
  • LONE STAR COLLEGE – NORTH HARRIS
  • MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY
  • OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
  • ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
  • QUEENS COLLEGE (CUNY)
  • REGIS UNIVERSITY
  • RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-CAMDEN
  • ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – QUEENS CAMPUS
  • SUFFOLK COUNTY CC – AMMERMAN CAMPUS
  • SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY
  • TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE TRINITY RIVER CAMPUS
  • THE CITY COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
  • UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO – NORTH CAMPUS
  • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – PAN AMERICAN
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS
  • WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY

Thursday (9/9) & Friday (9/10)

  • BOSTON COLLEGE
  • CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
  • MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-BOSTON
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – LA CROSSE

Thursday (9/23) & Friday (9/24)  

  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY HAYWARD CAMPUS
  • STANFORD UNIVERSITY
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
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Man One Falls into The Gap

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Recently, The GAP in Beverly Hills (on Robertson Blvd.) asked our very own Sharpie Squad member, Man One (Alex Poli) to do a couple live painting events for them!  Man One has documented the event on his blog, ManOneWorld and on Flickr through pictures and video.  Special guest stars, Sharpie Paint Markers, the oh-so classic black Fine Point Sharpie (custom with Man One’s signature) and the always mighty Magnum Sharpie came in handy for the artist as he personalized tees, tanks and posters for Gap customers.

Here’s a look at some of my fav pictures from the event but be sure to check out all the rest on ManOneWorld and on Man One’s Flickr page!

Gotta love a good graffiti artist –  Way to Uncap What’s Inside Man One!

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Sharpie Walking the UK Cat Walk

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What’s Sharpie up to over-seas?  Check out this current UK promotion!

 

This year, Sharpie is one of London Fashion Weekend’s official sponsors and we’re giving one lucky winner and a friend a fashion-filled weekend to remember!

Sharpie will be treating the lucky winner to two Gold tickets to London Fashion Weekend on Sunday 26th September, which includes an exclusive catwalk ticket and a goodie bag packed with all your style essentials.  The winner will also spend one night, including breakfast, at the oh-so swanky Guoman’s The Cumberland hotel on Park Lane. To top it off , this winning fashionista will receive more Sharpie swag than they’ll know what to do with!

By filling out and submitting a questionnaire, the chosen GRAND prize winner of this fashion fabulosity will win to two Gold tickets to London Fashion Weekend on Sunday September 26th.  In addition, the prize includes an exclusive fashion week pass, a fabulous goody bag packed with all your style essentials, one night’s accommodation with breakfast at the swanky Guoman Hotel The Cumberland, and  £100 to spend on the latest trends plus bunch of Sharpie goodies to design DIY fashion masterpieces!

What an amazing opportunity!  I hope we can bring this to the states!

Gotta love the personal touch!

oo La La!

Check out London Fashion Weekend on Facebook!

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NASHVILLE RISING & Sharpie

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Break out your daisy dukes, grab a cowboy hat and saddle up – Sharpie’s headed to Nashville!

Sharpie is teaming up with an all-star country line-up this Tuesday, June 22nd for “NASHVILLE RISING: A Benefit Concert for Flood Recovery” at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena!  Spearheaded by country sensations Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, all proceeds from this star-studded concert will benefit The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, which is working to address flood relief and recovery in Middle Tennessee.  

Performances by: Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Montgomery Gentry, Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Martina McBride, Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Julie Roberts, Blake Shelton, Michael W. Smith, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, ZZ Top

Sharpie goin’ country

During rehearsals, a massive Sharpie Autograph Wall will be set up backstage for all the performers, special guests and celebs to sign.  On the day of the event, the Sharpie Autograph Wall will be opened up to the public so that they can check out their fav. country stars’ signatures and even sign themselves! 

NASHVILLE RISING Sharpie Autograph Wall

For every autograph signed on the wall, Newell Rubbermaid and Sharpie, Paper Mate & EXPO brands will donate $1, up $10,000 to the cause.  We will also be donating a year’s supply of school supplies to Kingston, a local Nashville school, to help in their rebuilding efforts caused by the flood.

Want to help out but can’t make it to NASHVILLE RISING? 

Not a problem! Text RISING to 501501 to donate $10 to flood relief at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Click HERE for details.

I’ll follow up with and update & pics from the event so stay tuned for more! In the mean time, check out www.nashvillerising.org for more info, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, how to donate to the flood relief, check out the celebs & learn about all of the event’s sponsors. 

Feels good to help someone out, doesn’t it!

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The Well-Read Affair

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Need a chance to let loose & have a little fun?  Looking to give back in a postiive way? 

  … the opportunity is right here!

Literacy Chicago invites you to attend their annual fundraising event, The Well-Read Affair, in support of adult literacy programs taking place on February 25th!  Join L.C.  in the penthouse ballroom of Hotel 71 for an evening of music, cocktails and hors d’oeurves, accompanied by a silent auction in which attendees will bid on a host of custom bookmarks hand designed with Sharpie markers by artists and celebrities!

Get your ticket here!

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the bookmarks that will be up for bid:

6 words made famous by the great James Earl Jones (another noteworthy performance as Mr. Mertle in "The Sandlot")

Marc Brown's fav book (side 1)

Your everyday Aardvarks (Marc Brown, side 2)

Webster put the actress' picture under "H-O-T"

What's Scarlett Jo.'s fav? The Pokey Little Puppy! (side 2)

Bookmark created by Zac Efron. Mick Jagger anyone?

Literacy Chicago is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the literacy skills of Chicago-area adults and families.  Their programs and services range from free classes in reading and math, to GED prep, one-on-one tutoring in Adult Basic Literacy and English as a Second Language and more.

 Visit Literacy Chicago online for more information about The Well-Read Affair, to purchase your tickets, and learn about all of their programs, as well as other events and volunteer opportunities.    

 The Well-Read Affair

 Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Hotel 71 Penthouse
                        71 E. Wacker Drive
                       Chicago, IL 60601
Cost: $75 per person

Click here to purchase tickets.

A few more pics just for fun:

A whole lotta Sharpie goin' on (What Elvis would have said)

Sharpie provided plenty of markers used to create the bookmarks up for bid!

Sharpie provided lots of markers used to create the bookmakrs that will be up for bid at Literacy Chicago's Well-Read Affair!

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The Write Path to Green

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terracycleSharpie, with Paper Mate and EXPO is proud to announce a new partnership with TerraCycle, the pioneering upcycling company that finds new ways to repurpose otherwise throwaway items.  Terracycle has become quite popular producing a range of products, including bird feeders, planters and pouches made from recycled materials like used soda bottles and juice boxes.   In fact, you’ve probablly seen some of Terracycle’s stuff before!  Either of there look familiar? 

terracycle backpack

terracycle umbrella

 

We are super excited about this particular partnership because we’re launching it off in a way that helps the environment AND your community!  In doing so we’ve created the world’s first UPCYCLING program for used pens, markers and other writing instruments, which in turn, raises funds for schools, charities and non-profits nationwide.  I mean, seriously…how many pens do have you tossed in a lifetime? – Well now you can pitch in and throw (toss, pitch, throw -get it! funny no?) your used pens, markers, etc.. towards good use!

What does the launch of the partnership entail, you ask?

In participating locales, where writing instruments are used most – primarily large corporations and schools -collection centers called “Writing Instrument Brigades” will be set up.  At these collection centers, bring in all your used product and for every writing instrument collected two cents will be donated to the school, community group, charity or non-profit organization of that Brigade’s choice.  Overall, the collection efforts will reduce landfill proliferation, educate and inspire consumers to get involved, and provice much needed funding to schools nad non-profits nationwide.

How the BRIGADE works:

The free program is available to any individual or group and is easy to operate.  Simply sign up with Terracycle (www.terracycle.net) to establish your Brigade location, then select the school, charity or non-profit group to which you want the collection funds to be directed.  Each Brigade prints a pre-paid shipping label from Terracycle’s website to ship the collected writing instruments to Terracycle for upcycling into new products.

This is a, (to quote the great Tony the Tiger) “GRRRRREAT,” simple and easy way for organizations and individuals, alike to help the environment and local communities.

*Make it easy for yourself and collect at your desk, then bring a whole bunch of used Sharpie, EXPO and Papermate markers, pens and pencils to the larger Brigade all at once!  See how quickly 2 CENTS adds up! –Here’s mine! (I used Sharpie markers to DIY a white paint can)!

 

Fill 'er UP!

Fill 'er UP!

For more information on the Writing Instruments Brigade head on over to www.sharpie.com!

 

After all he's done for you...how could you!? Give him the goodbye he deserves!

After all he's done for you...how could you!? Give him the second chance he deserves - UPCYCLE style!