Bartholomew Punchyface dresses up for SDCC

Back in April we were pretty psyched HERE about the release of Scott Tolleson and Luke Chueh's 'Bartholomew Punchyface' designer plush. 3DRetro has now announced that the most pathetic nerd bear you'll ever meet will be making his first appearance at SDCC as an exclusive wearing new clothes.

The rad 14" tall bear who's wedgie is his bestie will be available for limited release for $40 USD at the 3DRetro booth (5051) so buy him to bully him or save him from the other bullies out there.

Tic Top 5: Interview with Luke Cheuh

Welcome to Tic Top 5 where we ask an artist or specialist the hard hitting questions (not really they're actual quite easy). Todays artist is LA based Luke Chueh: Illustrator, Designer, Sculpter, Painter and Exhibitionist.

Starting out as a Graphic Designer but producing his own zine (E.X.P) it wasn't until Chueh moved to LA that his focus shifted to painting due to low job prospects. It was Cannibal Flower an underground artshow that his talents were recognised as an artist of individualistic quality.

"Employing minimal color schemes, simple animal characters, and a seemingly endless list of ill-fated situations, Chueh stylistically balances cute with brute, walking the fine line between comedy and tragedy." - Luke Chueh

His talent for painting his signature White Bear brought the attention to create the now famous front cover for Fall Out Boys "Folie à Deux". Now Chueh has had his Paintings, Drawing and even Vinyl Toys featured around the world.

Chueh's work is more than just paint on a canvas or sculpted pieces, they emote strong feelings (positive or negative) without warrant which is a rear quality in modern art. We know Luke Chueh is busy but grateful for taking the time to answer the Tic Top 5:

1. How did you start in the industry of creating & customizing?
   I started making toys in 2006. I guess my paintings simply lend them to becoming toys. I discovered toy customizing when the qeedrophonic book came out. It featured custom qee's (by Toy2R) from everyone like Frank Kozik to Shepard Fairey. I wanted to be a bad ass like these guys, so I started creating my own customs.
2. What was the first toy or item you customized or created?
   The first toy I ever customized was a qee.
3. What influences you?
   My influences come from everywhere. But I'd say my art is most influences by my life experiences and the work of my colleagues.
4. What are your weapons of choice?
   My weapon/medium of choice is acrylic paint. And I'd need a pencil too.
5. If you could collaborate with anyone (living or dead) who would it be?
   I don't really play well with others, so I can't say there is an artist I yearn to collaborate with. Maybe Yoshitomo Nara.

If you'd like to know more about the awesome Luke Chueh's body of work here's his links:
Website: Luke Chueh
Blog: IGNEUS GERO
Facebook: Official Page
Twitter: @lukechueh
Google +: Official Page

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Luke Chueh is on Target at Munky King

A video premiering Luke Chueh signing "Target: Black & Gold" at the Munky King studio has just hit the interwebs thanks to Munky King.

"The highly detailed bullet-ridden backdrop contrasts with the minimalist aesthetic of Luke's iconic bear, creating a truly unique art piece. For a more seamless look, the walls are designed to interlock with each other to create one long continuous shooting range." - Munky King

This resin & rotocast vinyl 10.5" (Wall) x 6.5" (Bear) is a limited edition of only 500 pieces of the Black and Gold colorway and can be snatched up now at the Munky King store

Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson get Bartholomew Punchyface with each other

Bartholomew Punchyface is the collaborative efforts of artists Luke Chueh and Scott Tolleson. Chueh's cynical narratives combined with Tolleson's nerd chic culminate into a character anyone who's had a hard time in school can empathise with. This limited edition plush bear is produced by the always progressive 3DRetro and A little Stranger

The quality of Bartholomew Punchyface is amazing with the sleeves and knee patches are doubled up in true nerd fashion. Bartholomew also sports pants that are actually cords held up with a real belt and back butt area that’s loose enough so you can give him a wedgie! Bartholomew also wears the Tolleson print with pride and will be available in three different colors.

Bartholomew Punchyface is the most pathetic nerd bear you'll ever meet but also the cutest.  You will soon be able to purchase him from 3DRetro to bully him or save him from the
other bullies out there.