Round Top Score!

Round Top Score!, a photo by Howdy, I'm H. Michael Karshis on Flickr.

Otra Vez!

HMK Day Drinking Art+ Audio Preview Barriba Cantina, a photo by Howdy, I'm H. Michael Karshis on Flickr.

One more time for the march of Dimes! This Wednesday, Sept 26 3-7 Barriba Cantina Day Drinking HMK Art + Audio Happy Hours!

If you missed the official opening here's you chance to check it out again with some awesome, cheap ice cold beer!

Read all about it: blog.mysanantonio.com/the-music-beat/2012/09/barriba-gets...

Barriba Cantina HMK Art + Audio Preview

Barriba Cantina HMK Art + Audio Preview, a photo by Howdy, I'm H. Michael Karshis on Flickr.

Read all about it: blog.mysanantonio.com/the-music-beat/2012/09/barriba-gets...

New HMK Art+Audio - Especial Day Drinking Preview
3-7PM Wed September 12, 2012

Barriba Cantina on the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk

Luchar Por Tu Derecho A La Fiesta!
(Fight For Your Right To Party!)

New HMK Art Prints!

Hey y'all, I've got some new, fresh and totally affordable HMK art posted and ready to hang!

Dig: HMK Art @ Society6.

Although my profit on Society6 is really pretty minimal, hardly enough to offset my phone or water bill, between 5-10 bux a print depending on the size. But, the the awesome and most important thing is that I can finally offer some of my art to folks, family and friends have been bugging me for a piece of my art an amazingly affordable price.

Example: For a mere $40.00 US you can get the above print Los invincible Ignitor. A 12 x12 framed gallery quality Giclée art print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks. My take - less than 5 bux...

The frames are made from solid woods, (walnut, pecan and natural) claimed from socially and environmentally responsible forests. Complete with a clean and contemporary 0.75" wide x 1.25" deep profile with a smooth veneer finish. Premium shatterproof acrylic protects the face of the art print, while an acid free dust cover on the back provides a custom finish. Includes wall hanging hardware.

Stay tuned - lots more and a mini HMK show coming soon!

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Kobe Who?

Genius.

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Repost: Real or Fake App

It's been just over 2 years since I shared the first of a handful of Apps I've been working on with my team at CreekFrog, available, of course, at the iTunes Store!

Dig the ultimate party ice breaker:: Real or Fake? Truth Detective!

Hawaii 5-0 - Genius or Lame? The truth - Genius!


Customize your test and share the truth!

Here's an excerpt from the official press release:

"To create a unique visual experience for “Real or Fake? Truth Detective,” CreekFrog collaborated with artist H. Michael Karshis, whose iconic iPod speaker art has been featured in Leander Kahney's Cult of iPod book."

I designed and created the industrial front-end look and feel along with streamlining the original concept.

Totally customizable, Real or Fake is really a sweet little social/party App that truly gets better the more you play and share. It's truly the perfect ice breaker!

Shit or Shinola?



Beatles or Stones?



Boxers or Briefs, Natural or Bottled, you get the idea - check it out, have fun and remember: Nothing Is Real Until It Is Shared!

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Alarm Dock

Jonas Damon has added two new pieces to his analog collection, dig the new Analog Radio and Alarm Dock.

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Cool Fun Weekend Project

Make this Cool Entry Mirror! Great stuff from the smart folks at Lowes, made from a few oak boards and hardboard, this project can be completed in one weekend.

Sweet!

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Awesome Before & After

I totally love weekend home projects that are not only realistically doable and affordable, but also those that truly make a dramatic, noticeable and functional impact. Dig this awesome little $85 entryway makeover courtesy of crafty couple Jami & Nato. Made from a small batch of 1x6 and 1x3 boards they've created this killer built-in panel effect complete with hooks and shallow shelves.

Check out all the start to finish photos over at here: The Nato's Entryway Makeover.

Great job guys, thanks for sharing and also thanks to Apartment Therapy.

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Truly Affordable Art

Ok, wow, totally stoked! I've finally found the perfect place to share some of my collage art at prices that even I can afford.

Dig: HMK Art @ Society6.

Example: For a mere $40.00 US you can get the above print Reine des Coeurs Retraiter. A 12 x12 framed gallery quality Giclée art print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks.

The frames are made from solid woods, (walnut, pecan and natural) claimed from socially and environmentally responsible forests. Complete with a clean and contemporary 0.75" wide x 1.25" deep profile with a smooth veneer finish. Premium shatterproof acrylic protects the face of the art print, while an acid free dust cover on the back provides a custom finish. Includes wall hanging hardware.

Sweet!

Project Mercury Tiki Robot

Insecto Deluxe

My profit on these is really pretty minimal, enough to offset my phone or water bill, between 5-10 bux a print depending on the size, the awesome part is that I can finally offer some of the stuff folks, family and friends have been bugging me for at an amazingly affordable price.

And hey, if you're not digging my stuff feel free to set up your own account, upload some of your own art and go to town!

Check out more of my stuff over at HMK Art.

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V-Luxe

Wow, this is super nice....

The V-luxe is a sexy, hand-crafted iPad accessory stand available in Walnut, Cherry, African and Mahogany.

V-Luxe is the brainchild of Paula Anne Patterson in Brooklyn, New York. This drool worth iPad accessory, (my new favorite must have) sits 17.5" high x 12.5" long x 8.5" wide. Audio and power cable access, compatible with both iPad and iPad 2 along with an awesome retro speaker cabinet.

No final pricing yet but there's more info and additional great shots over at V-Luxe

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HMK

Chaise Étiquette

If you've been reading this here That's Right blog for the last 8 plus years it's probably pretty clear by now that yes, I've got a little chair fetish. Well, here's another brilliant specimen from the creative folks over at La Firme from Montréal.

Vous savez que vous en voulez un ...

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Sew Awesome

I am so totally digging the work and skills of sewing artist, textile artist, crafts person, maker or simply artist Jennifer Collier.

Her practice focuses on creating work from paper; by bonding, waxing, trapping and stitching I produce unusual paper ‘fabrics’, which are used to explore the ‘remaking’ of household objects.



The papers she uses are treated as if cloth, with the main technique employed being stitch; a contemporary twist on traditional textiles.

All of her works are unique one-off pieces, available in a varierty of different recycled papers. The best part is that the work can be made to order with your own choice of ephemera! Connect and discuss personal commissions and see more of Jennifer Collier's awesome creations over here: Jennifer Collier.

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Roll Up Travel Charger

This Roll Up Travel Charger looks pretty sweet, nice thinking Restoration Hardware, and it's on sale!


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Megaphone

Wow. Super bad ass. Wicked pricy...

From the site:
Passive Amplifier for iphone made of ceramic. the form is designed to amplify and optimize the best sound output. the amplifier is based on a thin wooden frame that allows the object to float off the table. this in order to increase the vibration of the object and to optimize the emission of sound. designed for the iPhone is perfect for listening music without headphones, for audio conference to hear the person on the phone as live voice.

Firing 720°C process assures a perfect glazing cohesion, authenticity of material and its long-life.

I've officilly added this to my Drool Collection ...

Dig: Megaphone.

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Outdoor Space Inspiration

Check out these awesome ideas for the backyard!

Check out more from the smart folks at: Home-Designing.

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100-year-old Barnwood Backyard Retreat

When sustainable building advisor Megan Lea set out to build a backyard retreat, she knew that reclaimed materials would figure prominently into the design. What resulted is a polychrome of salvaged 100-year-old barnwood by West Salem-based Barnwood Naturals that makes the facade of this Bernard Maybeck-inspired design as unique as it is enviornmentally friendly.

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Thanks to: Dwell.

The Case for Building Your Employees a Tree House

Rope bridge? Check. Slide? Check. This CEO went out on a limb to foster creativity and innovation at his company. Here's what he gained from creating a zany work environment.

Sweet!: Employees Tree House.

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Gracias: Inc. Magazine

Concept Motorbikes

Amazing! Check out these incredibly sweet looking concept motorbikes from Mikahail Smolyanov!

Mucho Mas: Concept Motorbikes by Mikahail Smolyanov

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Thanks to the awesome folks at: Retronaut!

Tumbleweed Tiny House Company

Now this is pretty sweet.

Built in less than 500 square feet and using plans from the Tumbleweed Tiny House Company this small, energy-efficient North Carolina home is totally built to International Building Codes. The plan features a loft, home office, kitchen, bathroom, living room, and deck. The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company sells this plan for $695 and estimates material costs at about $33,000.



Now all one needs to do is find the perfect lot!

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Thanks to Jetson Green

Camera Table Dolly

Dig this Table Dolly!

Man.... You know you want one. I know I do...

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Thanks to: Photojojo.

QuaDror

QuaDror from Dror on Vimeo.

In 2006, while experimenting in the workshop, Dror discovered a serendipitous geometry. Initially inspired by the aesthetic and flexibility of this versatile form, he soon realized the structural integrity of the interlocking members. The unique space truss geometry - now named QuaDror - is made from the assembly of four identical L-shaped pieces, either thin resulting in a trestle structure, or thick resulting in a solid panel. The collapsible system allows for rapid assembly and a transition from closed and flat to open and self-standing.

Boosted by a team of experts, the studio conducted inter-disciplinary research and rigorous analysis, to soon discover the overwhelming strength of the geometry coming from the most simplistic physical force. The geometry revealed five development direction for applications with endless possibilities; dividing, dwelling, trestle, fenestration and artistic installation. These enabled designs reflect an ever-changing world where contextual factors and technological resources are shifting definitions of architecture, design, and the traditional boundaries between disciplines.

Crazy cool! See more from: Studio Dror

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Modern Holiday Alternatives

The always smart and hip folks over at Apartment Therapy have some really nice alternative to traditional Holiday decorating: Modern Holiday Alternatives



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The Secret Passageway Switch

Dig the The Secret Passageway Switch from designer Ben Light .

Use the switch to activate a secret passageway (or turn on a lamp). When placed in a bookshelf, this electrical switch uses your favorite hard-bound book, without damaging it, to conceal its true function.

Nice.

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Sigh...