Some Of The Sharpest Sharpie Art Out There

above Sharpie art by Cheeming Boey

No, I'm not going to share with you a bunch of cute canvas Keds or even cool Converse high tops decorated with Sharpie markers. No tote bags, backpacks or notebook covers. We've seen hundreds of those already. Nope, instead I'm going to point out some less obvious ways various talented people have used Sharpie markers and pens that are both innovative and impressive.

Sharpie for prototypes

Multi-talented Ruby Heubner (artist, graphic designer, photographer and web developer) who has created a line of clothing (Rudyland) is currently developing a line of great-looking surfboards. They ultimately won't be produced with Sharpie markers, but she began by sketching on surfboards with a Sharpie:



The surfboards that are currently in development will ultimately be digitally printed and laminated, prototypes are shown below.

visit Rudyland here.

Artist and illustrator Eric Ellis created an entire typeface / font using colored sharpie markers to render the design.


You can buy the final font here.

Sharpie as Couture.

Now, for you fashionistas who want to save a buck or $800, here are some brilliant examples of people who have created DIY versions of some very pricey designer items. Great idea!

The Chanel Sharpie Tee:


Chanel DIY Tee images courtesy of Luxenoir

Fashionista showed us how to save about $800 with their own DIY Jessica Cushman Word bangles:


Sharpie as Make-Up.

Model/Mogul Tyra Banks, in her appearance on Gossip Girl as actress Ursula Nyquist, had a Sharpie used to create her Josephine Baker character eyebrows and forehead art:


And Taylor Swift says she reaches for a Sharpie when she can't find her eyeliner:


Sharpie Ad Pitch

The following comps were created by talented artist and illustrator Chad Kouri for an ad agency (I can't divulge the name, sorry) when they pitched the Sharpie account. Unfortunately, they did not win it, but here's some of the fun Sharpie work created for the pitch by Chad:








Sharpie as Decoration

Artist Peter Bragino uses many types of media for much of his fine art which ranges greatly. But, amongst the paints and pens, he uses Sharpie markers to decorate guitars, banjos and even himself, as you can see from the images below.




See his site here.

And just some of the phenomenal Sharpie drawn cups by artist Cheeming Boey. (I could write an entire post on these alone).




Cheeming Boey sells his amazing Sharpie decorated styrofoam cups here.

Related posts:


•And You Thought Sharpies Were For Writing Your name In Your Undies
•Sharpies Rock The Runway: Rodarte tattoos


What the heck is the Sharpie Squad?


You may have noticed that I've blogged a few times about the amazing things people do with the Sharpie pens and markers. As a result, it was a nice honor for me to be asked to join the 2010 Sharpie Squad, a group of artists, designers, bloggers and more that use, enjoy and/or promote work created with the hundreds of types of Sharpie markers and pens on the market. They even made a funny little avatar of each of the members - that is mine is shown above.

Now, I want to introduce you to some of the other members and their websites, so you can see how they've promoted Sharpie work of their own and others. You may have seen some of their work in this post and previous posts of mine.

Mark Rivard (Skateboard Art)
Travis Todd ( Sharpies cars, bikes and more)
Hanna Agar (DIY Recycled Sharpie Artist)
Linda Ellett ("Lesperancetile" on ETSY.com)
Laura Kelly (Girly Artist)
Debbie Bookstaber (Mamanista)
Kristin Lesney (Our Ordinary Life)
Corine Ingrassia (Complicated Mama)
Heather Batts (The Domestic Diva)
Allison Whitmore (One Pearl Button)
Erica Domesek (PS I Made this)
Tali Buchler (Growing Up Creative)
Derek Benson (Lunch Bag Art)
Jon E. Nimetz (SuperFine Art)



And there's a lot more to see at Sharpie Uncapped and The Sharpie blog.

Growing Rings & Necklaces by HAF, Now Available

Talk about your green thumb. Or rather, finger. Hafsteinn Juliusson is an Industrial/Interior designer from Reykjavik, Iceland living and working in Milano, Italy who has come up with the idea of combining living organisms with sterling silver jewelry.




Growing Jewelry from HAF, designed by Hafsteinn Juliusson
Growing Rings and necklaces are a mix of jewelry and plant, couture and organism. The rings and pendants hold actual living greenery and are now available in limited production. This collection is a handmade product made in Iceland and all pieces are made out of molded silver.

The images you see below are available. Other sizes are available by special request.

The Rings:






The Necklaces:





Rings like the one shown above are available by special request only.
above photos by Harpa Hödd, Saga Sigurðardóttir and Sóley Þórisdóttir

It is important to take care of the Growing Jewelry. For best results water it only once every 5 weeks and be careful not to water too much. It’s also good to store the ring in deep freeze to preserve it. The moss can stay green for up to 8 - 12 months but Hafsteinn Juliusson takes no responsibility for that :)



The rings and necklaces can be purchased directly from the designer here.
Or from Gnr8.

World's Most Expensive Dog Collars For The Haute Hound. From 150k to $3.2 Million.

If your idea of spoiling your dog consists of allowing him/her on the furniture or feeding him canned dog food, you probably shouldn't continue reading this post or you may very well get sick as a ...well, you know.

However, if your dog sleeps in a Gucci dogbed or has a Danny (dog nanny), takes Doga (doggie yoga) or eats only free range chicken and sirloin, you may not be shocked that the people who can afford to, may spend upwards of millions of dollars to adorn their pooch with real diamonds, sapphires and bejeweled gold collars.



La Collection de Bijoux is a stunning line of diamond dog collars that showcases over 100 carats of sparkling diamonds and exquisite jewels. These breathtaking, limited-edition collars are in a class of their own, and are most certainly the first of their kind.

Dubbed "the Bugatti of dog collars" by Forbes Senior Editor Matt Miller, this 52-carat diamond dog collar is truly the "World’s Most Expensive."

The Amour, Amour:


Over 1,600 hand-set diamonds adorn Amour, Amour's chandelier design that features a stunning 7-carat, D-IF, brilliant-shaped centerpiece. The luster of platinum showcases the diamonds' radiance, while 18-karat white gold provides the strength for this precious piece to last a lifetime. Exotic crocodile leather provides comfort and durability for the pampered pooch with the privilege to wear this exclusive collar. Price =$3,200,000

The Amour de la Mer:
The love between people and their dogs is deeper than any ocean. With a sapphire pendant as blue and sparkling as the sea, Amour de la Mer ("love of the sea") symbolizes the depth of this bond.

The 8.5-carat sapphire is illuminated by over 600 hand-set diamonds. An ostrich leather band provides the flexibility and durability to last a lifetime. Price = $899,000


above: Mushu and Gigi wear the Amour de la Mer and la jeune Chérie

The Chéri:
The sparkling 2.7-carat, heart-shaped diamond that is this collar's centerpiece will leave no doubt in your dog's mind that she's your "chéri."

Accompanying the heart pendant are five brilliant-shaped diamonds of over 1 carat each, along with 630 hand-set diamonds--a total of over 25 carats of precious stones for your precious pup.
Price = $498,000

The L'etoile:
Is your dog a star? If he’s not already, this rugged yet elegant collar will surely make him one.



L'Étoile features five brilliant-shaped diamonds of over 1.5 carats, each set along a stylish ostrich leather band. Its additional 400 hand-set diamonds give this exquisite, 27-carat piece the sparkle of a clear night sky. Price =$518,000


above Le jeune Chéri and L'etoile on Mushu and Gigi

The Le Jeune Cherie:
For your puppy--or puppy at heart--this 15-carat diamond collar was inspired by the energy and sweet warmth of young dogs.


Jeune Chéri’s centerpiece is a 3.5-carat, heart-shaped diamond. Eight round diamonds totaling 5 carats adorn the stylish crocodile leather band, while over 1,600 hand-set diamonds add exquisite beauty that will steal both your hearts. Crafted with extreme precision and attention to detail, Jeune Chéri celebrates your pup's playful and youthful spirit. Price = $378,000

The La Jeune Tulipe:

La Jeune Tulipe is of the world's most exquisite and valuable dog collars. A 1.52-carat marquise-cut diamond blooms as the focal point of this extraordinary piece, with its intricate arrangement of marquise-, pear-, and brilliant-shaped diamonds. Handcrafted with extreme precision, La Jeune Tulipe is the crown jewel of the canine kingdom. Price =$150,000

Oh, and you'd best be sure that canine of yours is well-trained if you're gonna spoil him with one of these, because if he runs away from home wearing a half million dollar collar, you'll probably be barking mad.

descriptions, images, carat weights, details and pricing courtesy of ilovedogs, inc.

About The Company
i Love Dogs, Inc. is dedicated to providing your dog with the best of the best. Our collection of exquisite diamond collars -- La Collection de Bijoux -- was designed and crafted by our affiliate master jewelers, located on 5th Avenue in New York City. 

While our jewelers have crafted each piece with fine detail, you can tailor the design, stones and leather to fully reflect your style and your dog's personality. We welcome your creativity, so please contact us to discuss personally styling a collar.



i Love Dogs, Inc. does not only celebrate the love we have for our dogs with these fine diamond pieces -- we also care about the health of your dog. Our veterinarian-formulated line of premium vitamins and supplements will help ensure your dog shares your love for many years to come.

Find more details at ilovedogsdiamonds.com

i Love Dogs, Inc.
3043 Kashiwa St.

Torrance, CA 90505
T: (310) 539-7400

F: (310) 539-7401
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F: (888) iLOVWOOF / (888) 456-8966

Related post:

Awhile back I featured another company, Jari Limited, who makes high end gemstone collars and jewelry for dogs and cats. They will even make matching sets for you and your pet. Check out the Jari collars here.

Star Wars + Mexican Loteria Cards = Space Loteria

Artist (and musician) Chepo Peña of Austin, TX has combined two of my favorite things in a way that is nothing short of genius. Loteria (the traditional Mexican Bingo game with the illustrated cards) and the classic George Lucas Star Wars movie. And voila! You've got Space Loteria. Besides being humorous, they are truly clever, with some great visual puns (e.g. Yoda as shrimp, Darth as melonhead).

Below are some of my favorites, next to the original Mexican Loteria cards that inspired Chepo's creations.













Chepo did receive a cease and desist order from Lucas Films for selling his art on his site, so unfortunately you can't buy these :( But you can see all of them at his site here.)

He is also an accomplished bassist:

above photo of Chepa Peña in 2007, courtesy of Erin's public gallery on Picasa

and a funny guy (obviously):

above: Chepo when he played bass for David Garza at Austin City Limits fest. (image courtesy of the artist)

The cards are also featured (a whole page) in the Abrahams book Star Wars: 1,000 Collectibles Memorabilia and Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Stephen J. Sansweet and Anne Neumann.

The Alphabet Chest Has 26 Reasons To Use It.

The Alphabet chest of drawers by hand crafted furniture makers, Kent and London, is inspired by old printer's blocks. Each letter represent a drawer. The completely handmade piece is crafted of solid oak and stands about waist-high.





all images and info courtesy of Kent and London

In addition to being a lovely piece for a children's room, it's make a great chest for a copywriter, typographer, editor, or any typophile.

Dimensions: h 800mm x w 1200mm x d 300mm
Price: £2700.00

It is made to order so they need a lead time of three to six weeks. Since it is hand made, I'm sure other finishes are available if you'd prefer a less rough hewn look. Delivery is free within the UK, and I'm not sure if they ship overseas. Below is their contact info.

Kent and London Handmade Furniture
Telephone: 01227 27 55 00
Email: info@kentandlondon.co.uk