My poster for the 2012 Indianapolis International Film Festival's annual fundraiser. Confession time: I've never seen this movie, but it's got a Norton in it, so I'm into it.

Recently, The Harrison Center cryptically asked several artists to take an IT and PUT a BIRD. Put they did. They put so super hard. The result is an aptly named group show opening this Friday called PUT A BIRD ON IT.

I've got six (count 'em…six) pieces debuting in the show from a brand new series of pointless works known only to me as CHICKENCESTRY. But now that you know too, that last sentence is only half true. I can't stess this enough: not only do these works explain nothing, they also serve absolutely no purpose.

Artist reception begins at 6:00 and ends at 10:00 when the bird-goddess PRETTY BIRD will appear and consume the world's bird art in a cleansing fire.

The Harrison Center for the Arts
1505 North Delaware
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Also, if you're not familiar with the IFC show Portlandia (which inspired this show), do yourself a favor and check it out.

In their own words (which are better than mine):

"Homespun is a boutique and gallery devoted to modern handmade goods. We are located in the heart of Irvington on the east side of Indianapolis. We sell the work of more than 130 artists, crafters and makers from across the U.S. and Canada. Our products range from jewelry to bath & body care, artisanal foods to stationery, homewares to apparel, and more. We are working diligently to establish an auxiliary space which will be dedicated to classes, workshops, and business development for handmade entrepreneurs."

It's like a permanent store version of the INDIEana Handicraft Exchange (and masterminded by the same crafty geniuses). If you're from Indianapolis—or find yourself in Indianapolis—make sure to check this place out. Not only can you buy bad-ass goods, but you'll be supporting local business and local artists AT THE SAME TIME. I know. It's a mystery of the universe.

Their website is right here. May it's goodness shine down upon thee.

Also, they've been kind enough to start carrying several of my prints, so they get 15 tickets that can be redeemed for 5 pencil toppers, 2 Chinese finger traps, or a whoopie cushion.

So this is pretty great. Rob Kimmel—designer and head honcho at Rob Kimmel Design—creates "Lunch Posts" in which he starts a captioned illustration to be completed by his son. The results are genius. It's that kind of creativity you only have as a child. The kind where every time I feel like I've accomplished something creatively, some 5-year-old comes along with something brilliant and totally shows me up. I love it.

www.wandermonster.com

Whether or not you're into motorcycles, this dude is undeniably awesome. Spirituality meets metal and gasoline.

This guy is the business. See more manipulated money by James Charles here.

My piece for this year's Bigger Picture Show. Take that, your eyes.

If you're not doing anything this Friday night (and you live in Indianapolis), it'll definitely be worth your while to check out "The Bigger Picture Show" at Big Car Gallery's newest space. Forty area designers—each one better than the last—have reinterpreted posters from some of their favorite talkies. On top of that, everything is for sale to benefit the Indy Film Fest in their quest for world domination. A mere $75 will buy you 864 square inches of framed two-dimensional happiness (prints are available as well, for less dollars).

Plus, my poster has a butt on it. So there's that.

Check out the Facebook Event for details and invite your friends. There will be posters. There will be music. There will be beer. There might be challenges issued for a balloon race around the world, but probably not.