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Brooklyn Bridge song, now on YouTube

Posted on July 14, 2010 by michael

This video for Sxip Shirey’s Brooklyn Bridge Song created by Michael Arthur and John Ivy debuted on the New York Times Opinionator blog and now it’s on YouTube in glorious internet hi-def!

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Brooklyn Bridge Song Animation Featured in New York Times

Posted on June 12, 2010 by michael

Michael’s and John Ivy’s animation for Sxip Shirey’s Brooklyn Bridge Song is featured on the home page of the New York Times.

Check the video out here:

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/11/brooklyn-bridge-song/?hp

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New video for URDB

Posted on May 26, 2010 by michael

From last night’s URDB show at Joe’s Pub, here’s a video of Michael’s drawing coming together. (Be sure to check out animator and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’s Edmond Hawkins’s portrait interlude in the middle!)

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World Record Appreciation Society

Posted on April 20, 2010 by michael

Michael will be drawing live on the big screen with the World Record Appreciation Society at Joe’s Pub, Wednesday April 21st.

Dubbed “Best Oddball Night” by New York Magazine, the World Record Appreciation Society features an ever-changing lineup of eclectic performers setting unique world records. The night is hosted by the Universal Record Database (URDB.org), a Web site The New Yorker says “is to the Guinness World Records as Wikipedia is to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.” . . . URDB are regular guests on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, and host thousands of unique records on their site.

                                                                                                                            
“Our live events bring out a mix of individual bravery, group participation, hilarity, surprise and all-around general chaos,” says URDB co-founder and event host Dan Rollman. “We’ve seen everything from a wedding proposal to the world’s tallest carrot cake to 12 women standing on top of a man rolled up in a carpet.”

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New Video: Twang Twang Shock A Boom at Joe’s Pub

Posted on April 9, 2010 by michael

The legendary Texas band, Twang Twang Shock A Boom made their New York debut this week at Joe’s Pub. Michael was there with his pens and his camera and made this video, documenting the excitement and joy of the show.

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New Balthrop Alabama Tour Video

Posted on April 2, 2010 by michael

As a member of Balthrop, Alabama Michael drove down to Texas and back, performing a bunch of shows along the way. It’s always nice to get a peek at the Live Drawing Experience! From the look of it, a good time was had by all . . .

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Michael Draws SXSW For Vanity Fair

Posted on March 23, 2010 by michael

Check out Michael’s drawings from SXSW 2010 over at the Vanity Fair website:

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2010/03/sxsw-201003

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Balthrop, Alabama at SXSW

Posted on March 11, 2010 by michael

Michael will be drawing live with Balthrop, Alabama in Austin at a couple of SXSW shows.

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Follow Michael on Twitter

Posted on March 1, 2010 by michael

Get updates on new drawings posted and upcoming performances.
http://twitter.com/inklines

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Michael Designs Velveteen Rabbit for Manhattan Children’s Theatre

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Michael has designed a set, heavy on projections and animation for the Manhattan Children’s Theatre’s production of The Velveteen Rabbit. Written and directed by Chris Alonzo, the Velveteen Rabbit runs through April 18.

http://mctinny.readyhosting.com/prod04.htm

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Video of Michael drawing with Nicole Atkins and David Byrne

Posted on February 19, 2010 by michael

Check it out: Michael on stage with Nicole and David, live at the Bowery Ballroom!

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Michael in the New York Times

Posted on February 10, 2010 by michael

Michael’s two blogs for the New York Times last summer are alive and kicking over at the Times Web site. If you haven’t seen them, check them out here:

Just Drawn That Way:

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/just-drawn-that-way/

Summer In The City:

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/sketchbook-a-summer-in-the-city/

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A Valentine’s Show

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Michael will be performing live drawings along with the rest of the small town of Balthrop, Alabama over at Joe’s Pub on Valentine’s day. While the badn plays, Michael will be drawing a fancy old valentine on the big screen. There’s also an entirely true rumor going around that Michael will be performing a song during the show. For more details and to order tickets check out the Joe’s Pub website:

http://www.joespub.com/component/option,com_shows/task,view/Itemid,40/id,4967

And check out the great video-drawing Michael drew to celebrate the big Valentine’s Show:

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Brooklyn Vegan Photos of Michael with Nicole Atkins and David Byrne

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Michael recently collaborated with singer/songwriter Nicole Atkins, drawing while she played an acoustic set at the Bowery ballroom. David Byrne sat in as well for Nicole’s song, Neptune City. For photos and details check out Brooklyn Vegan:

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2010/02/nicole_atkins_d.html

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Michael Inks a Video for Balthrop, Alabama

Posted on April 18, 2008 by admin

Watch the video.

Michael Performs with Balthrop, Alabama at Joe’s Pub in NYC

Posted on April 15, 2008 by admin

(Click on the poster for information about the show and tickets.)

Michael Shows at Laila in Brooklyn

Posted on November 4, 2006 by admin

In honor of his show of drawings at Laila, in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York News Network recently did a profile on Michael.

Michael Inks for Montblanc

Posted on June 14, 2006 by admin

In June of 2006, Montblanc pens commissioned a series of three drawings which were made into a limited edition box of 12 cards, available only to people who bought the Boheme line of pens. Only 1500 boxes were made and distributed to Montblanc boutiques across the country.

The Windows of Lord & Taylor

Posted on January 11, 2006 by admin

In January of 2006, Lord & Taylor saluted Juilliard’s Centennial year by featuring the drawings of Michael Arthur in the windows of their flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. If was the first time Lord & Taylor had ever devoted their windows exclusively to the work of one artist, without product, mannequins or advertising. Here’s a Special Gallery with photos.

God’s Love We Deliver

Posted on January 10, 2003 by admin

In the winter of 2003, Michael was commissioned by God’s Love We Deliver to create a limited edition line of Christmas cards for their catalogue. The cards were also sold at Bergdorf Goodman as part of the God’s Love Boutique and were featured on the cover of the Christmas catalogue.

God’s Love We Deliver’s mission is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. They prepare and deliver nutritious, high-quality meals to people who, because of their illness are unable to provide or prepare meals for themselves. They also provide illness-specific nutrition education and counseling to our clients and families, care providers and other service organizations. All services are provided free of charge. Please consider donating to God’s Love We Deliver.