news/blognews/bloghttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2012-04-27T16:47:54ZSquarespaceFantastic Cleveland Tweed Ridehttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2012/4/27/fantastic-cleveland-tweed-ride.htmlBrian Jasinski2012-04-27T16:26:11Z2012-04-27T16:26:11ZIt's that time of the season in Cleveland to don your finest riding tweeds, polish your saddle shoes, wax your handle bar (bike or mustache) - and join the Fantastic Cleveland Tweed Ride. It is always a joyful jaunt to see the great ensembles the riders stitch together, socialize over a mid-ride tea stop at Erie Island Coffee on East 4, and celebrate the success of an afternoon ride at the Happy Dog - where prizes comprised of the generous donations of incredible sponsors is bestowed upon the "Most Dapper Male", "Fanciest Dame", "Most Impressive Mustache" - and of course, "Best Steed" (bicycle).

I would like to give a special thank you to Justin for his fantastic tweed animation of the 2012 Tweed Ride mascot created by Grey Cardigan. Check it out here!

Gather at Mall A on Saturday the 28 at 3pm for check-in - and then we are off to tour the downtown and surrounding areas. Pip pip and cherrio, mates.

]]>grey {love} mattershttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2012/2/10/grey-love-matters.htmlBrian Jasinski2012-02-10T21:54:15Z2012-02-10T21:54:15Z

Bazaar Bizarre Valentine's Edition will be happening on the main level of the 78th Street Studios - perfect chance to find that unique gift for your beloved(s). Who would want boring roses and chocolates anyway?

I happen to be doing some work at a friend's studio this Saturday - so I figured I would bring along some prints and cards should you want to add a little grey matter to your Valentine gift giving. I will be at Downie Studios (on the 3rd Floor of 78th Street Studios) from 11 am - 4 pm, stop by and say hello! I am offering a special Valentine's deal of a print and a card for $40.00 - a $50.00 value!

Also on hand will be Matthew Chojnacki and his incredible ode to 80s single art, Put The Needle On The Record. Nothing says "I Totally Heart You" like a Grey C print and/or a totally awesome 80s book!

]]>clevelandfoodie.comhttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/10/26/clevelandfoodiecom.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-10-26T17:48:18Z2011-10-26T17:48:18ZI am very excited to reveal the collaboration with my friend Michelle Venorsky, aka Cleveland Foodie. Michelle is always on the scene and sharing the multitude of Cleveland culinary offerings that seem to spring up daily - a highly bookmarkable blog indeed!

See the newly grey cardiganed masthead here!

]]>100 Candleshttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/10/21/100-candles.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-10-21T20:25:23Z2011-10-21T20:25:23Z

Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Disney visual/conceptual artist, Mary Blair. I came across a book of Mary's work a few years ago and was knocked out by her great bizaarist renderings of many of the characters we know well. I wish the movies actually kept the look of her concept sketches - they really have would have had a surreal beauty to them. Mary also worked in package/advertising design, creating those great iconic "retro" illustrative looks when they were current and modern! Google is paying homage to Mary's birthday with one of their popular logo redesigns and can be seen here. I completely concur with their statement of Mary's "clean and fresh color design inspiring generations of artists." And just look at her - she is simply fantastic.

A simple google of Mary's name brings up an incredible gallery of work.

]]>Cleveland Design Competitionhttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/9/20/cleveland-design-competition.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-09-20T16:49:26Z2011-09-20T16:49:26Z

Now that a busy summer of shows + festivals has ended - and before I leap into the preparation of the impending holiday season (how is that possible already!?) - I am playing catch-up and plan to post some things that I have been meaning to share for some time.

Every 2 years the Cleveland Chapter of AIGA holds a design competition, judged by 3 designers from across the country – and the design work chosen is revealed at a Design Exhibition. This past May I was honored and amazed to receive the Best in Show for Grey Cardigan illustrations and corresponding website. To read what the judges had to say about their reaction to my work was a true honor, and can be seen here.

I have always advocated that Cleveland has an incredible design community, and shows like this are a testament to the creativity and caliber of talent our city posesses. Please take some time to view the full site of AIGA Cleveland Design Competition winners here!

]]>In Style With Cleveland Pridehttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/8/26/in-style-with-cleveland-pride.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-08-26T15:02:59Z2011-08-26T15:02:59Z

Grey Cardigan's CLEVELAND CHIC tee, sold exclusively at Banyan Tree as part of their Figwood Line, was featured as a "Top 10 Favorite Tee Shirt Look" in a Cleveland Plain Dealer article highlighting the growing showing of Cleveland Pride through tee shirts!

Also featured along with Grey Cardigan, is the original iconographer of Cleveland teeshirts: Daffy Dan (I remember getting a Pebbles + Bamm Bamm tee from DD circa 1979 - I used to LOVE going through the flip books of illustrations to choose from); C.L.E. Clothing Company; and BCTZ.

Check out the article about pride that you can wear on your sleeve HERE!

Photo courtesy Jeff Downie, Downie Photography.


]]>Leading off Cleveland Magazine's June 2011 'Lake Effect'http://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/6/7/leading-off-cleveland-magazines-june-2011-lake-effect.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-06-07T18:45:07Z2011-06-07T18:45:07Z

Be sure to take a look at the June 2011 CLEVELAND magazine, as Grey Cardigan has a feature in the monthly LAKE EFFECT section!

Check it out here!

]]>Pedaling Art @ Wall Eye Galleryhttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/5/20/pedaling-art-wall-eye-gallery.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-05-20T14:09:52Z2011-05-20T14:09:52Z

In my incredible need to be more diligent with the blog portion of this site, I thought I would return with the news of a show at Wall Eye Gallery in the Gordon Square Arts District! Having a few bicycles parked in the Grey Cardigan collection, I was pleased to submit and be a part of the show.

Wall Eye Gallery presents this juried exhibition Pedaling Art: A Celebration of Bicycle Culture through Art and Design, May 20 through June 4. The exhibition includes visual art in a variety of media, as well as wearable art and crafts, all of which are made from recycled bike parts or have a bike focus. A portion of Pedaling Art sales will be donated to the OCBC to help support their mission to promote cycling in Greater Cleveland. The opening night will also feature stationary bike racing presented by Great Lakes Gold Sprints. In a break from Wall Eye tradition, Pedaling Art will be open for two consecutive weekends with bicycle films showing on the afternoons of Saturday, May 21, Sunday, May 22, and Saturday, May 28.

]]>Grey Cardigan at West 9th Phoenix Coffee, Clevelandhttp://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2011/1/27/grey-cardigan-at-west-9th-phoenix-coffee-cleveland.htmlBrian Jasinski2011-01-27T15:37:58Z2011-01-27T15:37:58ZStay warm with a cup of coffee or tea, and a Grey Cardigan! Grey Cardigan prints on display as of today at the West 9th Phoenix Coffee!

]]>Bazaar Bizarre Westside : December 11 & 12http://greycardigan.com/newsblog/2010/12/10/bazaar-bizarre-westside-december-11-12-1.htmlBrian Jasinski2010-12-10T21:18:29Z2010-12-10T21:18:29Z 

The website says it best: "...this ain't your granny's craft fair." With 80+ vendors, Bazaar Bizarre promises to offer countless unique gift-giving opportunities. Boasting artwork, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, confections, cards, tee-shirts, bags, wallets, toys, and on and on – BazBiz is an emporium of the eclectic not to be missed.

Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen every year during peak holiday shopping season in December!

As a longtime fan of this shopping event, I am very excited to be on the other side of the table this year, with plenty of Grey C prints and cards all ready to be the perfect present. Be sure to stop by and check it out!

Bazaar Bizarre will take place at 78th Street Studios, the same building where BazBiz Cleveland got its start in 2004:

1301 West 78th Street
Cleveland, OH 44102
Saturday, December 11: noon- 9pm
Sunday, December 12: noon- 6pm

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