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== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
PlaysKewl used to be one of the most sought after artists in the designer vinyl art toy movement. His recognizable style, combined with his trademark red, white and black color palette, has catapulted this talented artist into the upper echelons of platform toy customizers. Known for customizing Toy2r's Qee platform way before DIY toys where produced. He has been contributing to countless collective Designer Toy exhibitions since 2005. In 2007 he joined the likes of [[Sket-One]], [[Doktor A]], [[Lunartik]], [[Huck Gee]], [[Mimic]] and other top designers for the hugely successful [[Kidrobot]] [[Munny Shot]] show in Bristol, England. One of his masterpieces was an 20" Original Replica of a Darth Vader mask that contributed to The Vader Project (a 30 year celebration exhibition for Star Wars) that toured the world for 3 years. Besides platform toys, PlaysKewl has applied his art to prints, canvas, t-shirts and skate decks. His 'Killer Zero' design would have made an appearance on a production run 9" vinyl by [[RedMagicStyle]] 2008-2009. Unfortunately this production that was part of The Love Original Project was cancelled by RedMagicStyle for reasons unknown. In 2007 fans of PlaysKewl were treated to a feature interview in issue #10 of [[Clutter Magazine]]. This in-depth interview provided an up-close-and-personal glimpse into his art career, life and views on designer vinyl art. | PlaysKewl used to be one of the most sought after artists in the designer vinyl art toy movement. His recognizable style, combined with his trademark red, white and black color palette, has catapulted this talented artist into the upper echelons of platform toy customizers. Known for customizing Toy2r's Qee platform way before DIY toys where produced. He has been contributing to countless collective Designer Toy exhibitions since 2005. In 2007 he joined the likes of [[Sket-One]], [[Doktor A]], [[Lunartik]], [[Huck Gee]], [[Mimic]] and other top designers for the hugely successful [[Kidrobot]] [[Munny Shot]] show in Bristol, England. One of his masterpieces was an 20" Original Replica of a Darth Vader mask that contributed to The Vader Project (a 30 year celebration exhibition for Star Wars) that toured the world for 3 years. Besides platform toys, PlaysKewl has applied his art to prints, canvas, t-shirts and skate decks. His 'Killer Zero' design would have made an appearance on a production run 9" vinyl by [[RedMagicStyle]] 2008-2009. Unfortunately this production that was part of The Love Original Project was cancelled by RedMagicStyle for reasons unknown. In 2007 fans of PlaysKewl were treated to a feature interview in issue #10 of [[Clutter Magazine]]. This in-depth interview provided an up-close-and-personal glimpse into his art career, life and views on designer vinyl art. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.playskewl.com/ Playskewl] | ||
| + | *[http://playskewl.blogspot.com/ Playskewl's Blog] | ||
== Designed Toy Releases == | == Designed Toy Releases == | ||
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*[[Killer Zero]] | *[[Killer Zero]] | ||
== Toy Series Participation == | == Toy Series Participation == | ||
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*[[Qee]] - 2.5" Series 5c, Hot Shot, 2006 | *[[Qee]] - 2.5" Series 5c, Hot Shot, 2006 | ||
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*Vader Helmet for the [[The Vader Project]], 2009 | *Vader Helmet for the [[The Vader Project]], 2009 | ||
*[[Moneygrip]] - custom for the [[Get a Grip]] show, 2008 | *[[Moneygrip]] - custom for the [[Get a Grip]] show, 2008 | ||
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Image:PlaysKewlKillerZeroView1.jpg|[[Killer Zero]] | Image:PlaysKewlKillerZeroView1.jpg|[[Killer Zero]] | ||
| + | Image:Qee-s5c-hotshot.jpg|Hot Shot Qee for Series 5C | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
| − | ===Customs=== | + | ===Customs & Show Pieces=== |
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Image:Diybabyqeeexpo-playskewl.jpg|Baby Qee Expo - Custom Baby Qees | Image:Diybabyqeeexpo-playskewl.jpg|Baby Qee Expo - Custom Baby Qees | ||
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Image:Savehuck-playskewl.jpg|Save Huck Munny | Image:Savehuck-playskewl.jpg|Save Huck Munny | ||
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[[Category:Artists]] | [[Category:Artists]] | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 22 February 2021
Contents
Biography
PlaysKewl used to be one of the most sought after artists in the designer vinyl art toy movement. His recognizable style, combined with his trademark red, white and black color palette, has catapulted this talented artist into the upper echelons of platform toy customizers. Known for customizing Toy2r's Qee platform way before DIY toys where produced. He has been contributing to countless collective Designer Toy exhibitions since 2005. In 2007 he joined the likes of Sket-One, Doktor A, Lunartik, Huck Gee, Mimic and other top designers for the hugely successful Kidrobot Munny Shot show in Bristol, England. One of his masterpieces was an 20" Original Replica of a Darth Vader mask that contributed to The Vader Project (a 30 year celebration exhibition for Star Wars) that toured the world for 3 years. Besides platform toys, PlaysKewl has applied his art to prints, canvas, t-shirts and skate decks. His 'Killer Zero' design would have made an appearance on a production run 9" vinyl by RedMagicStyle 2008-2009. Unfortunately this production that was part of The Love Original Project was cancelled by RedMagicStyle for reasons unknown. In 2007 fans of PlaysKewl were treated to a feature interview in issue #10 of Clutter Magazine. This in-depth interview provided an up-close-and-personal glimpse into his art career, life and views on designer vinyl art.
Designed Toy Releases
Toy Series Participation
- Qee - 2.5" Series 5c, Hot Shot, 2006
Customs & Show Pieces
- Vader Helmet for the The Vader Project, 2009
- Moneygrip - custom for the Get a Grip show, 2008
- Piece for the Limited Edition Exhibition, 2008
- Moody - custom for Don't Cry Over Spilt Vinyl, 2008
- Moody - Custom for the Moody Idols show, 2008
- Lefty - for the DIY Calamari show, 2007
- Baby Qees - for the DIY Baby Qee Expo, 2007
- Vader custom for The Vadar Project, 2007
- Munny - 8" for the Munny Shot show, 2007
- Qee - 9" Bunnee Qee for Bunny Qee Fiesta, 2006
- Trexi - 10" for the Double Dutch show, 2006
- Munny - custom for Save Huck, 2006
- Circus Punks - custom for 100 Circus Punks Rule NYC, 2005
Images
Production Pieces
Hot Shot Qee for Series 5C
Customs & Show Pieces
Baby Qee Expo - Custom Baby Qees
Outland Records - Custom 20" Dunny
Toy2r World Tour - Custom 8" BunnQee
Double Dutch Show - Custom 10" Trexi
Stuffed Up Custom 6" PlushForm Front
Stuffed Up - Custom 6" PlushForm Back
Rockit Custom 6" Moody Front
Rockit Custom 6" Moody Back
Cross My Heart Custom 6" Lefty Front
Cross My Heart Custom 6" Lefty Back
The Vader Project - Scarred Mind Custom 20" Darth Vader
Save Huck Munny
