All about Andrey Poletaev, a modern master of ballpoint pen art
Article written courtesy of Alexander Shegelsky While the ballpoint pen itself is almost a hundred and thirty years old, only recently we started noticing some excitement and movement of this new...
View ArticlePit Balls, Tops, Trains, and Singing Turtles: Many new gender-neutral toys...
Toddlers learn rapidly and their experience of the world can be greatly shaped and influenced by things such as media and toys. The toy industry has long-sought to find ways to amuse and engage young...
View ArticleInterview with artist and designer toy creator Marshall ‘Mr. Mars’ Ballantyne
Under the company name of MrMarsStudios, artist and illustrator Marshall ‘Mr. Mars’ Ballantyne creates fun and unique works. Originally from Houston, Texas, Marshall is an expert at airbrushing and...
View ArticleInterview with Tali Ben-Ezer the co-founder of Maya Toys, the creators of...
Maya Toys has been producing playthings for decades that focus on promoting creative play that is suitable for both boys and girls. The company is best known for its award-winning Orbeez brand and...
View ArticleInterview with toy and jewelry designer Andrew Tober
Toy and jewelry designer Andrew Tober has worked as an Industrial Designer for over 15 years. Having worked on everything from theme-park rides to educational toys, Andrew is an expert in his field who...
View ArticleInterview with artist Mark Gleberzon, owner of MJG Gallery
Mark Gleberzon is a multi-media artist who’s based in Toronto, Canada. Mark has exhibited his work in outdoor and indoor events throughout North America, Europe and Asia and is known for his melding of...
View ArticleInterview with game designer Chris Leder of Calliope Games
Founded in September of 2009, Calliope Games is a family-run company that is dedicated to publishing fun, affordable, quality tabletop games. Established by toy/game industry veterans Jordan Weisman,...
View ArticleInterview with Jason deCaires Taylor, underwater sculptor and creator of...
Jason deCaires Taylor is an artist with a very unique style and mission—he creates sculptures that are intended to be placed underwater to help foster the growth of coral reefs which benefit the...
View ArticleFlipaZoo releases line of Valentine’s Day inspired plush characters
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and many companies are getting into the spirit of love and affection via releasing packaging with red and pink décor, cute figurines, and plush toys. FlipaZoo...
View Article‘AirJamz’ by Zivix: A connected toy that provides soundtrack to life
Connected toys and music playlists are all the rage and a new toy called AirJamz combines both trends by offering a soundtrack for life. Any activity can be put to music with AirJamz that works with...
View ArticleInterview with artist Jo-Ann M. Acey
Jo-Ann M. Acey is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work is representative of her quest for beauty and her responses to nature. Land, sea, and symbolism come alive in most of her paintings, drawings, and...
View ArticleFormer ballerina turned doctor, Youlan Tang, establishes ‘Inspiration Bridge’...
Dr. Youlan Tang works as a physician at the Bronx Lebanon hospital center where she is part of the house staff. She is also the founder of “Inspiration Bridge”, a global-interest charity that helps...
View ArticleInterview with Santander Spark
Santander Spark consists of three young sisters who sing together with beautiful voices. They released their first album over the Christmas holiday and are performing at events in Florida. Below is an...
View ArticleInterview with Glam Rocker Ricky Rebel
Ricky Rebel is an established singer who was the lead vocalist of Michael Jackson’s boyband called “No Authority” in the 1990’s. Ricky toured with Destiny’s Child, Jessica Simpson, and Britney Spears,...
View ArticleInterview with game designer Marsha Jean Falco
Marsha Jean Falco is a game designer and the Founder of Set Enterprises, Inc., a company dedicated to producing card games that are fun for people of all ages. Marsha holds an M.S. in Population...
View ArticleInterview with Susan Eley, the founder of Susan Eley Fine Art
Susan Eley Fine Art is a salon-style gallery located in the Upper West Side of New York City. Dedicated to contemporary artwork, the gallery prides itself on hosting literary and poetry salons and...
View ArticleJim Henson Company’s Classic ‘Fraggle Rock’ Revamped For A New Generation
“Fraggle Rock” was a classic television show that was produced by the Jim Henson Company in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The show lived on in re-runs for several years, but became somewhat obscure...
View ArticleAll about Che Malambo, a dance of Argentina
Che Malambo is an Argentinian dance company of fourteen male dancers that are dedicated to showcasing the fiery Malambo dance tradition which began in the 17th century as competitive duels. These...
View ArticleSnow, Ice, And Fun: Interview With The Creators Of The “Snowman Maker”
Giuseppe and Angelica Mileto understand the power of having fun in snowy weather. The couple are the inventors and marketers of the “Mr. Snowman Maker” four-piece jumbo-sized molding set that makes it...
View ArticleInterview with designer Niall Westerfield, designer of ‘CharMinis’ jewelry
Embracing the recent “maker” trend that promotes creative DIY projects, RoseArt recently announced the launch of their newest creative line “CharMinis” which will be releasing a “Deluxe Jewelry Studio”...
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