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more on book burning
posted: October 21, 2008
old promos
Anita, lover, this is how we do it Jersey...
Step One: OPen the box.

step 2
 Step 2: strike the box
box o matches from great midtown Steak joint
 Step 3: Light the box
Done. Next.
 Step 4: Enjoy that box.
Butt plugs for Obama, in LA
posted: October 9, 2008
Obama hits dance floor
Blitt foto booth
 A few weeks ago I got an e mail from someone in LA asking for art, stickers, posters and wwhatever else I could donate for an Obama fundraiser. A few minutes ago I recieved a belated thank you and a link to some interesting pictures I thought to share. The first is of Barry Blitts NYer cover. Hilarious.
close up
 They should have cut arm holes though.
Shep's skin
 This I thought was an interesting use of Shepherd Fairey's widely praised Obama drawing in ink party-tattoo form. Looks pretty good. People love wearing and getting directly involved with our work. We don't always see that side of it but....
 
My Obeyma
 At least I know what they thought of my "Obeyma" stickers. A Shep Fairey send up/ put down, I thought this was a funny idea. It still is. But I'm done with it.
People are shitting all over it. Literally.
Looking forward to seeing some more Obama party pics. If you like to see more these see links below:
Hi Felix,
 
First of all, I apologize for the lateness of this message. 
 
I am writing to finally thank you for the Obeyma stickers and posters that you sent to me for our gObama fundraiser. You artwork is amazing - everyone was dying to get their hands on a sticker, and the posters went quickly as well. We had an incredible night - raising over $3,300 for the campaign and inspiring a few others to throw fundraisers of their own. 

The party was written up in a local political blog, and photographed by the We Are the Ones Project. You will see party goers wearing your stickers in some of their photos.

It was more of a success that we could have imagined, and you helped to make it so. The creative energy and support that was given from people like you made it a special night. Many called it magical - new connections were made and old were rediscovered.

I pasted below links to the blog article, some photos, and the We Are the Ones site. Enjoy.

And thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.

Best always, 
Lindsey Walker


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Helping myself... and my candidate
posted: October 6, 2008
18X24 sheet
 been on this Giant Obama (no more Obeyma!) for some time now... and about to print up some large 18X24 posters to send out to various swing states as well as clients and friends (you want one?).
This b/w (version A) side has "The American Promise" with a likeness of our next president (God willing, wink).
version B
 this is the another side (call it B) that I need your help with. Y'see, I still use (love?) CS1 and we now live in a CS4 world. Let me explain...
the logo
 THis is the official Obama logo, created by Sender, LLC and mo/de out of Chicago. 
(they did a hell of a job if they're listening btw)
notice the subtle gradient blends. I usually hate blends but it works here for some reason.
my dliemmna
 Now heres where I need you. When I combine the two files it won't cooperate. You know how it is. Nothing reads.
Its totally fucked up.
So, are you a wizard at CS3 or even 4? Anyone? Can you help me out before the election is over?
I'll add your name to the credits and send you some printed copies... e mail me directly if you want: felix@felixsockwell dot com.
 
with Pelavin
------UPDATE 10-08-08-------
 I'm amazed and super thankful a real pro like Daniel Pelavin took the time and effort to redraw this thing the right way for me. This is exactly what I was hoping for. It goes to press today and will be shipped to PA and OH and, of course, to you if you really want one. 
poster credits
 I gotta give props to DP. and may as well to the logo designers. Doing some research, I was surprised to hear the design firm owner here: http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=23974 say that Mr. Sender was unsure if the logo would remain intact if Mr. Obama won the Democratic nomination.

“I’m sure if he gets the nomination new things will be done,” Mr. Sender said.

I guess he got right before he guessed it wrong. Still, they deserve props. I think its a work of real merit (if not genius).
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