Odd Machine...

OM Screening Reel from Odd Machine on Vimeo.

So, this company Odd Machine is located right under me in the new building I moved into. I had the pleasure of meeting one of their photographers the day I moved in.
Real great guy, gave me a short tour and said to stop in any time if I wanted to see what they do or just hang out.

Limited Edition Custom Socks...

So, I have some  limited edition custom socks for sale over at http://astrolabstudios.bigcartel.com/ if you're interested.

Custom Socks, Ltd Ed of 10...

So, I just had these made, they are a limited edition of 10.

I plan on having a different style each month, and selling them for $15

Collect them all.

You can buy them by visiting http://astrolabstudios.bigcartel.com.
I will also include some other goodies in each package

Skater boiz...

So, I saw these dewdz chillin in front of OTC in Chicago while walking from work to the train. I gave them soem of Mai "it's not a handle" buttons a few "R U 4 SRSLY" and one "PWND," I think they were stoked.

I got a brewdog, and a slice of 'za for the ride home and they were on the saem train.

They reminded me of Mai friends and I when we would take the train in to the city to shred. One of those friends being Steve, who owns Yeah! Boardshop in Bartlett, IL.

They were okay kids from waht I could tell. There was the loud one who made noises and dumb jokes, the quiet one who just chilled to (I wanna think) Slayer in his headphones, and the moderator who wanted them to use their inside voices. I hope they keep skating, and I get to ride with them soemday. Maybe at Wilson.

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PWND Mallgrab...

So, here are just a few buttons I had made to promote this blog, want soem?
3 buttons + 1 Sticker = $3
Just click the donations tab on this page, enter $3 as your amount, and in the memo box enter your address.
Or send your mailing address in an email to sfmastrolab (at) gmail (dot) com

Skateboard Art...

So, I draw.

One of the things I drew was the graphic for this skateboard ➞ Astrolab life sized skateboards from Zazzle.com.

The skateboard image is part of a larger piece that I drew dedicated to mai dog Gisela. (seen above)

I had to put her to sleep in January 2010, she was 14 yeærs old. (that's 98 in dog yeærs)

As of the end of this post I am currently listening to "Everybody Ball" by Beaurgarde from the album "Beaurgarde" released in 1971.

It features a 17 yeær old Greg Sage on guitar. If you didn't know, Greg was the man behind the PDX punk band the Wipers. He has since re-released this album on his own Zeno Records, you should go buy it from him.

Top notch sound quality.

Zazzle...

So, I have recenlty been putting soem of mai artwork onto articles of clothing, skateboards.
If you would like to see waht I have to offer so far you can visit mai store online and maybe order soemthing for yourself, friend, or family member.

The clothing can be bought on the shirt I have selected or you may choose your own style, gender to best fit your personal preference and uniqueness.
Hell, get it on a onesie for the new addition to the family if you like, the option is there.

The decks are made from Hard-rock maple, can be bought as just the deck or as a complete skateboard.
Complete skateboards come with Independent Trucks and Ricta wheels. Independent trucks are the most trusted name in skateboarding, having been around for over 30 years with a cult following.

If you are in the market for a complete board, have a niece, nephew, cousin, or even your own kid who wants to start skateboarding you should buy one of these. If you are a friend of the blog, you could add that into the story of how you know the person who did the skateboard art.

As of the end of this post I am currently listening to "Little Shaver" by Holopaw from the album "Quit +/Or Fight" released on August 9th, 2005 and available at Sub Pop records out of Seattle, WA.

PWND...

Chicago PWND 2, ©2010 Astrolab Studios by iSapien1956672
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So, If life ever has you you feeling PWND you should let the world know how you feel.
Drinking out of this mug from Astrolab Studios would send a clear message to leave you alone at least until you finish your morning coffee.
Fashioned after the Chicago flag, it also makes a statement about the political affairs and the running of the fine city that many of us call home regardless of waht corruption trial-du-jour happens to adorn our TVs, Newspapers, and Airwaves.

As of the end of this post I am currently listening to "Celtify" by Robert Musso from the album "Absolute Music" released in 1989