TOYSREVIL @ Illustration Arts Fest 2018 (on Sept 22nd)

I'd visited the annual Illustration Arts Fest on their first day on Saturday September 22nd, pretty late in the day actually, and pretty much enjoyed my leisurely browse - truthfully as I was not specifically out to "cover the event" as the blog, but giving myself a chance to breathe a little and engage the people and art, to which the result had been a very satisfying after-taste (if you will), was compared to needing to provide "content" for the blog, which frankly I still have! As presented in the following Instagram slideshows! Habits die hard... but I'm trying... and yes, I meant "covering events" :p


SWIPE thru the following embedded IG_slideshows to view MORE images, which includes my haul! And stay tuned for a closer look at select goodies found at IAF2018!

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#EYEYAH at #IAF2018 #illustrationartsfest2018 -LaSalle McNally Campus, Singapore - 22-23 Sept, 2018 (11am-6pm). #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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Illustrator #BillyYong at #IAF2018 happening Sept 22-23, 2018 at LaSalle (McNally Campus), Singapore! I had a hard time choosing just one #inktober print, but decide to bring home a “festive”-looking sketch, that left me with a smile :) Stay connected to his IG @billyyongdraws for more, and hit up his table at #illustrationartsfest2018 & tell him ‘TOYSREVIL SENT YOU’! #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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The Art of Benny Ong aka #SCONG ca be found at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). Stay connected to his art on IG @benny_scong #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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Are you ready for #DIPLOMATI, Singapore? @dplmt_ makes their debut appearance at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23 / 11am to 6pm) with their array of prints, pins, stickers and tees ... @theterrortroopers’ #Robocop print had my eyeball from the get go, and had to bring it home! And you really can’t go wrong with the #urbandesign Sticker Pack, folks! (Thanks!) #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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Get your mecha-fix at the @estevesdesign table at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus, #Singapore (11am-6pm). Snagged a coupla postcards, to help inspire me for Inktober next month (if I decide to go the mecha-route :p). #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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Follow in the adventures of “ Lizette / Liz” the fresh graduate witch by @ruuyuan available at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). Charmed by the art of NAFA graduate Vien Thuy Nhu, I picked up a “Liz the Witch art zine”, only to realise I missed picking up “The Blight” graphic novel! Wished I had taken more time to flip thru the pages to understand, or understood what the folks at the table said (no, the Artist was not there) ... kicking myself right now :( ...could anyone pick this up for me? (In case I don’t make it to #IAF2018 tomorrow)? #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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Scored my copy of “Secukup Rasa” & signed by artist @twee_doodles of #Inkdeluge at the 2018 Edition of #illustrationartsfest happening this weekend (sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). #golocalsg #singporelife #illustrationartsfest2018 #IAF2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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One of my main focus this year for #illustrationartsfest2018, was to hunt for fanzines, and picked up this text story (with art by Jane Stephanny) to give it a read ... you can too pick your choice of zines, art and a suitcase filled with surprises at the @raksasaprint table at #IAF2018 (sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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The Art of @cacticyn available for the first time at #IAF2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle NcNally Campus (11am-6pm). #golocalsg #singaporelife #illustrationartsfest2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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@ziqi_wu at #illustrationartsfest2018 (sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm) ... with Candy Edition ICE CREAM DINO “visiting” only, but NOT available for sale, folks! #golocalsg #singaporelife #illustrationartsfest2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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Custom-#Unicorns & fantasy-fueled art from @jessica_emmett to be found at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #iaf2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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The @oicsingapore table at #illustrationartsfest2018 also featured art was from @jamesleong007 and #TheCatPeople for your kind purchasing considerations at LaSalle McNally Campus (sept 22-23) open 11am to 6pm, entry is FREE! #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #iaf2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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The collective might of independent comic book practisers #COSHStudio at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm) providing a splendid spread of local comics beyond the hype of “superpowers”! Score myself a fantastical double-page mini comic featuring art by @charsiewspace x @maxsterism FTW! One of my fav haul for the event! #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #iaf2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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The vast array of illustrated cuteness can be found at the #inkycatstudio table at #illustrationartsfest2018 (Sept 22-23) happening at LaSalle McNally Campus (11am-6pm). My need for the “Nope Cat” Mug was unsated as they had sold out (preorders available), so I HAD to walk away with some buttons! Think “Christmas”, Folks! Stay connected to IG @inkycatstudio to see what else Stephanie has, and maybe where else to get them! #golocalsg #singaporelife #IAF2018 #iaf2018 #toysreviliaf2018

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You are also encouraged to check out my hashtag “#toysreviliaf2018” to view all my coverage of the day directly on my Instagram (Considering giving it a follow if you have not already? Thanks!).

AND, do click thru to the artists linked in my IG-captions, in case you see something you like, and check in directly with the source for availability :)

The last day of the event is Sunday September 23rd, with FREE ENTRY from 11am to 6pm at LaSalle (McNally Campus) ... or you’ll have to wait another whole full year before #illustrationartsfest2019!

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I was so distracted by the swell 3D-printed prototypes of UMAMI MEN from @sesameseedcat x @mightyjaxx, I had literally@plain forgotten to check out the rest of Ning Chen’s offerings at her #illustrationartsfest2018 table at LaSalle McNally Campus! Happening the weekend of September 22-23 (11am-6pm FREE Entry), make sure YOU don’t make the same “mistake” I had by not snagging any awesomeness for the table! MORE On he collectibles soon on #TOYSREVIL, of course :) #golocalsg #IAF2018 #iaf2018 #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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The Glorious Collectible Toy World of #DanielYu to be had #IAF2018 #illustrationartsfest2018 at LaSalle McNally Campus, Singapore (sept 22-23) from 11am to 6pm. Get your toy fix now! Stay connected for updates via IG @thedanielyu FTW #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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Mr.Q from @skullman x @ah_vin available at #IAF2018 with 2 colorways to be had, and truthfully I was severely tempted to bring one home! Look for them at @thedanielyu ‘s table this Sunday Sept 23rd, at LaSalle McNally Campus, Singapore! #vinyltoy #golocalsg #singaporelife #toysreviliaf2018

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I am encouraged to see more “toys” at the event this year too - something “familiar” to me, tbh ... but at the same time, I am intrigued, fascinated and in silent awe of the art and illustration being showcased .... aaahhhh if only I could financially sate my desires here hahahahaha but I am inspired to see where this all leads to too ... So do enjoy yourselves and bathe in the spirit of independent art outside of gallery walls, but embedded into the subconscious-ness of delight and wonder, IMHO!

Cheers
Andy TOYSREVIL