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SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Thanks for your patience! -LOP Radio

LOP Radio — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 03:28:45 +0000

Hello and thank you for visiting LOP Radio!
If you’re thinking things look a tad bit different than the last time you’ve visited…. YOU’RE RIGHT! LOP Radio has undergone a HUGE make-over and site re-vamp. The team is working round the clock to finish up, but most of the older interviews are still available. New content and interviews will be up this week, so be sure to check back often.
Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to entertaining you very soon!

Sincerely,
LOP Radio

LOP Monkey Business

LOP Radio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:21:47 +0000

SKIPPER

LOP Radio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 03:04:26 +0000

Yeti Picks

LOP Radio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:56:15 +0000

Jew Jitsu

LOP Radio — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:37:27 +0000

Colorful Life of Craola Simkins

LOP Radio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 17:10:28 +0000

"Drawn From The Well"

LOP Interview: Greg Craola Simkins

The well known California born surrealist painter Greg “Craola” Simkins started out like many young artists… putting his artistic talents to the wall as a graffiti artist at the age of 18. It wouldn’t be til years later that he would work for the likes of Kidrobot and Strangeco in the toy world, and appear in galleries across the globe.

Greg Simkins "The Elil and Fu Inle" Print

The more I spoke to Greg, the more I realized that his artistic talents were vast with a wide range and gift for adapting to a diverse array of challenges. When listening to the interview don’t be surprised to hear a modest approach from Greg when describing his talents, how he handles life, and his art career.

Yeti Drawing for LOP Radio by Greg "Craola" Simkins

To see Craola’s work is to be compared to watching a night sky filled with fire works. Each page you flip in his new book, Drawn From The Well, brings out all the “ah’s”. Each turn of the page is even more delightful than the one prior. It is one of the most incredible art books I have laid my eyes on and that’s no lie.

-Hatch

To see more amazing work by Greg “Craola” Simkins visit:

Chueh On This!

LOP Radio — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:13:52 +0000

LOP Interview: Luke Chueh

Back in December LOP Radio had the pleasure of meeting up with Luke Chueh at the Miami Art Basel. If you are a vinyl toy collector or follow the art scene Luke is no stranger. Since roughly 2003 he has been deep into the underground art scene working his was into galleries in the LA area.

Luke Chueh: Miami Art Basel 2010

Considering the popularity of his art, it comes to no surprise that it didn’t take long for him to quickly become of the most recognizable names in the art toy world.

Sket One, Hatch Tarr, & Luke Chueh: Miami 2010

“I had the honor of joining [Luke] at the 2010 Miami Art Basel. Without Luke showing me around the Basel I don’t think I would have ever gotten the full picture of what the Basel really is. Luke is one of very few artist out there that has a true passion for his art and at the same time has a realistic look towards life.” -Hatch Tarr

"Possessed" by Luke Chueh

Luke lives in his own unique world creating amazingly sick/twisted pieces reflective of today’s society which can be seen in Gallery 1988, the Corey Helford Gallery, and many others worldwide.

To see more of Luke’s work and up-to-date news visit: www.lukechueh.com

Skipper

LOP Radio — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 02:55:06 +0000

The Mad World of Tony Millionaire

LOP Radio — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:00:29 +0000

LOP Interview: Tony Millionaire

Welcome to the misadventures of a Sock Monkey named Uncle Gabby, and drunk feathered friend Drinky Crow. Add in Billy Hazelnut, an angry little bread product man with hazelnuts for eyes, and Inches, the ever creepy doll with a bad attitude and and you’ve stepped into Millionaire’s dimension.

The world of Tony Millionaire is filled with ingenious imagination and sheer madness.

LOP sat down with Tony Millionaire not knowing what we were going to get ourselves into.

When Mr. Millionaire does an interview….. anything goes! Any scripted plan or blue print is all out the window with this very talented and on the spot humorous writer/artist: it’s hard to control anything he delivers. That’s why Tony is to date one of LOP Radio’s favorite interviews of all times.

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Tony has built an empire in the comic world with off-the-wall characters in oddball situations that have wowed readers as well as viewers, thanks to Adult Swim’s Drinky Crow Show. Why that show didn’t linger for more than a season is beyond us! Tony has the ability to gross us out, make us laugh out load and warm our hearts… now that’s true talent.

Mike White’s Amity Blamity

LOP Radio — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 03:55:01 +0000

LOP Interview: Mike White’s Amity Blamity

Meet comic creator Mike White. The mastermind behind the insanely hilarious comic Amity Blamity. If these characters look familiar to you, it’s probably because you saw this duo in Diamond’s February preview catalog!

Mike White @ Wizard World: Miami 2011

In our one-on-one interview with Mike, he shares a glimpse of the creation and ideas behind characters four-year old Gretchen, Chester the Pig, and piggish slob of an uncle Downey. Mike’s new book will be coming out at the beginning of April through Slave Labor Graphics, and can be pre-ordered online now through Amazon.

Click to Read Rest of Comic

In addition to a charming story line, mike also has available free for download on his site some rockin’ DIY paper toys, so be sure to check these out!