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As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Eleanor is one of my favorite illustrators so today I'm really thrilled about today's Five Whats with her. You'll find that she's as funny and adorable as her work and what a great personality!!! Check out her wonderful prints on her website.
Without further ado, here are the Five Whats:
What do you always carry in your tote bag?
In default mode, I carry my wallet (duh!), at least two kinds of lip balm, Oldspice pure sport, and a very organized change purse. In sleepover mode there's at least a mouthguard (I grind my teeth) and my glasses, but there might also be a clean pair of undies!
What is a typical day like at the Pushmepullyou design studio?
Wake up anywhere from 8-10 with a grumbling tummy, eat bear naked granola and yogurt, let Kit (my cat) outside for a bit, look forward to lunch while I check e-mail, take care of mailing prints every third day or so, get into work mode while I semi-watch a flick (we get Netflix, and I supplement with Library selections), text message my friends to see if we can meet up for a treat, eat/drink a treat, go to the gym/trapeze class to work off the treat, have a shower, watch a flick with my boyfriend, Petey, while we eat dinner, get lured by the charm of sleepo (the clown of sleep - something like the sandman), crawl into bed and dream... 
What are your inspirations?
I find that anything can turn into an inspiration. You just have to stay open to being surprised. For example, once I noticed that the way two airline magazines were lining up in their little pocket they made a really great owl face.
What is your favorite print that you've ever done?
It usually happens to be the most recent print that I've done. I just made a tiger last night that I really love!I get really proud of each one for a little while and then doubt creeps in and I remember that I may never create anything decent again. It's a horrible cycle in a way, but it does keep me on my toes.
What are your plans for the summer?
I'm planning on swimming a lot, and this year I'm going to my 10 year high-school reunion. I can't wait! It's going to be really weird and probably really nice to get reacquainted with people who also had weird hair last time I saw them.
bonus what What are your hobbies?
Alphabetizing, biking, cuddling, dancing, eating, fiddling, guessing, hand-holding, ice-creaming, jumping, kissing, LOST, making out, nuzzling, ogling, p**ping, questioning, re-questioning, snuggling, trapeze-ing, umbrella-carrying, vexing, wearing, x-rated-joking, yawning, zzzz-ing.
images: Eleanor Grosch, thank you!!!
She is one of my favorite artists who is known for her graceful retro style animal illustrations. She is the master of screen-printing and the goddess of gig posters. You might have seen her mugs and glasses at Urban Outfitters before. Who is she? Find out tomorrow!
These gorgeous sneakers are a Pierre-Andre Sénizergues (founder of skateboard-shoe company, Sole Technology Inc., parent company of Etnies) x Headbangirl (one of the creative forces behind Colette) x Monbianco (handmade Italian vintage sneaker brand) collaboration, available at Colette. The eco-friendly shoes are made of "limited emission" material, featuring a classic Liberty floral. I think I like these sneaks more than the Nike Liberty Dunk!
photo: Colette
If you are looking for a trip away from NYC next weekend, you should definitely go to Electric Windows. 24 street artists will converge in Beacon, NY from May 16 to May 18 to create live artwork and have their work installed on the exterior of a vacant 19th century factory building. Electric Windows draws its name from the former electric blanket factory at the foot of Mount Beacon that will act as the backdrop for the event. There will be a companion show at Open Space Gallery featuring artists from Electric Windows: Ron English, Ripo, Lady Pink, Michael De Feo, Jim Darling/Tina Andersen, Dan Funderburgh, and more. Picture above is a rendering of what the windows will look like when completed. While you're in Beacon you should also go to DIA:BEACON which is celebrating its fifth anniversary!
image: Electric Windows Beacon
I don't really like to wear sneakers, but I kinda want these! I'm crazy about Liberty prints and Nike really did a good job with the design. I might have to go to Opening Ceremony and give them a try. I have a feeling that they are already sold out, they were released yesterday in New York. 
images: highsnobiety.com
Hi ya'll, Chad here (wonting's hubby), I'm introducing this weeks Five Whats. I have known Mike Davis for quite a while now, oddly enough, never in our shared hometown of Nashville. Under his moniker, Mike 2600, he is a super talented dj and graphic designer/artist with his crew Burlesque in Minneapolis. He is also a major record head (one of our continuing friendship builders), a great photographer, and one of the best amateur comedians I know.
Please to enjoy...
What items do you always carry in your bag?
It changes on a regular basis, so let me check for the five most interesting things in there right now...
Laptop computer + cables + emergency startup disk which I've had to use too many times
Digital camera
Map / brochure from the Milwaukee Art Museum
Spa menu from the Standard Hotel in Miami
Terrible rap lyrics I found written on a sheet of paper at a club where I was DJing last weekend
What is your favorite thing that you have ever designed?
Either the "Got to Get it Right" 12" for DJ Day or the Alphabet poster I designed for my niece Hailey.
What are your inspirations?
Toys, cartoons, album and magazine artwork, posters, food and product packaging and other commercial graphics from the 1960s-1970s, travel, weird stuff from Japan, good music, art museums.
What were your favorite TV shows growing up?
Thundarr the Barbarian, Spiderman (the 1967 cartoon version (I actually left my own 5 year old birthday party to walk downstairs and watch it)), Saturday Night's Main Event (WWF special that would come on every now and then), Yo! MTV Raps, Rap City, and Out of Control.
I know that you DJ quite a lot at clubs across the country, what kind of music do you spin? What are you listening to these days?
I started off spinning hip hop and then got really interested in the music where hip hop came from - funk, disco, funky rock, soul, etc. Since then I've been expanding off of that idea as well as getting into some of more action-packed electronic and club music coming out lately. Here are some recent things and artists I've listened to...
SebastiAn "Motor" EP, Lil' Wayne & Juelz Santana, DJ Blaqstarr, DJ Guilty Pleasures, Top Billin', White Girl Lust, James Brown, Eddie Kendricks, P.O.S
bonus What: What are you working on right now?
Just finished the label design for a new EP on Melting Pot Music for a group called Circle Research and I'll be doing the 12" jacket artwork probably tomorrow. Today I'm gonna finish wrapping up the cover of issue 51 of Mass Appeal magazine and then continuing to work to promote the giant dance party our crew (Burlesque of North America) is promoting called Do it To it!
images: Mike Davis, thanks!
Ok I swear this is the last one. It's a gorgeous pic from The Sartorialist. Think I should go to the flea market this weekend.
Gotta get back to work now, have a great weekend!
Tonight is also the re-opening of Kidrobot store on Prince Street. They even have a countdown clock on its homepage and at 5:30pm there will be a live broadcast of the store, crazy, right??? I can't wait to see the madness tonight!
I get really excited whenever I see something cool from my hometown. A guerilla store called Made in HK will be opened on May 2 for only a month, it features Hong Kong's independent fashion labels, plus G.O.D.!!! I'm going to stop by the opening reception tonight, here's the info:
Made in HK
181 Lafayette Street,
May 2-31 12:30pm-7:pm
opening reception: may 1 6pm-8pm
cash only
As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Eleanor is one of my favorite illustrators so today I'm really thrilled about today's Five Whats with her. You'll find that she's as funny and adorable as her work and what a great personality!!! Check out her wonderful prints on her website.
What do you always carry in your tote bag?
What are your inspirations? 
What is your favorite print that you've ever done? 
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