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Thanks for visiting my website! My name is Jason Kochis and I am a freelance artist who specializes in graphic design, gigposters, flyers, murals, paintings, custom vinyl toys, fonts, & illustration. Click on the categories to the left to view my portfolio and to purchase some of my work.
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Oct. 2008 - Gestalten’s best-selling Logos series has documented and indicated design styles and trends in contemporary logo design worldwide. At 568 pages, Los Logos 4 provides an overview of current developments and advances in logo design. This authoritative compendium is the largest volume to date showcasing a collection of over 5,000 examples of stylistic approaches by designers from around the globe by bourgeoning design talent and once again offering an essential resource for all designers. Los Logos 4 is the perfect companion to the Logos series and an unparalleled publication on contemporary logo design by artists like Jeremyville, Jon Burgerman, Tado, Tilt, KOA, BuroDestruct, Jason Kochis, Furi Furi, 44 Flavours, A-Side Studio, and many other designers from around the globe. Available now at a bookstore near you.

Oct. 4th, 2008 -Oct. 19th, 2008 - MonkeyHouse Toys presents "Plastique Fantastique" a custom vinyl toy show. Over 70 Artists Transforming Blank Vinyl Toys into Works of Art! Artists include: Jason Kochis, Heidi Kenney, Max, Carl Lozada, Erika Icon, Brent Nolasco, Clara Boo of Curioddities, Randy Kono, Branded, Yuki Miyazaki, Josh Taylor, Dave Silva, Smear, Jennifer Lewis, John Hicks, Robot One, Kelly Thompson, woolloomooloo, Douglas Alvarez, Kathryn Keys, Journey Streams, Max Neutra, Jerms detail, Heather Chavez, Terri "Tooter" Berman, Mickey ME, Joe Shea, Carol Blanding, EdZepln, 3 Sheets, Eduardo73, j. fuchs, Zdenek55, Einat Metzl, Lauren Preston, Michael Okum, Cynthia Takahashi, Jerry, Brian Gooden, Downtimer, Daisy Church, Dee Chavez, Bryan Collins, Nick Wildermuth, Anna Chung, Gina Ramirez, Monk, Ted Von Heiland, Mudsley, Chris Athans, James Weber and more! Opening reception on Oct. 4th from 4pm-8pm at Monkeyhouse Toys which is located at 1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles, Cali. For more info please call: 323-662-3437.

Sept 27, 2006 - Crybaby Gallery and Kirsten Easthope present: "Bowl-a-rama 2" Bowling Pin Art Show. Featuring artwork by Kirsten Easthope, Jason Kochis, Bil BetsOvic, Aaron Thompkins, and many many more. Opening reception on Sept. 27th at Asbury Lanes which is located at 209 4th Ave Ashbury Park, NJ. For more info please call: 732-869-0606.

Sept. 20, 2008 - FantasyBurrito presents "Munnybrella" an Atlanta custom Munny show at Mint Gallery. Also, live customizing by Brian Colin and Jason Kochis at the opening reception. The show features custom Munny toys by a group of emerging Atlanta artists including Codedecoinc, Jason Kochis, Raymond Carr, San Smith, Mat Glaser, Anna Kate Nalesnik, Char Starr, Laura Nalesnik, Chris Hamer, Mike Germon, Misha Tomczak, Victoria Warren, Chris Nik, Andrew Bellury, Stephanie Howard, Steven Dixey, EMER, Brett W. Thompson, Robert Paraguassu, Bryan Westberry, Jared Cain, Amy Strickland, Jillian Fratkin and Damian Dunn, Heather Elder, Ted Murphy, John Tindel, Lear Bunda, Robbie Mack, Sarah Melancon, Becky Striepe, April Donaldson, Sean Jones, Brandon Sadler, and many more. Opening reception on Sept. 20th at Mint Gallery which is located at 684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. in Atlanta, Ga 30312. More info available soon...

Sept. 5, 2008 -Sept. 30, 2008 - Focal Point Gallery presents "Coalesce" a custom toy show. Featuring custom Yoka toys by the artists Selph one, Jason Kochis, Coolvader, Sket One, MAD, Kidrobotny, Projectpeach, Diablo, KP, Rsinart, Codedecoinc, Tisc, Blubbel, Monsterdecay, Dinosauria, sirimabadfisher, gtcowgirl, janassx007x, GFD18, thebodhisathva, Optimistic, Alarment, Nebulon5, Dodggr, Grimsheep, Del730, AW177, Eckotyper, Jessup, Pon, Pocketwookie, Cersone, Harry Oh, Laury Hopkins, Gwyn Hopkins, D-Lux, RECON, Chuckboy, Motorbot, and many more. Opening reception on Sept. 5th at Focal Point Gallery which is located at 321 City Island Ave in Bronx, NY. For more info please call: 718-885-1403.

Aug. 23, 2008 -Sept. 7, 2008 - MonkeyHouse Toys presents "All A Borad" a custom skate deck show. Featuring decks by the artists Adrian Pina, Bryan Collins, Dan Goodsell, Amanda Kaay, Carl Lozada, Chris Athans, Clara Boo of Curioddities, Dave Savage, BiL BetsOviC, Jason Kochis, Jennyfur, Josh Levy, Leecifer, Motorbot, EdZepln, Ryan Crippen, Squidnik, Wavedog, and many more! Opening reception on Aug. 23rd at Monkeyhouse Toys which is located at 1618 1/2 Silver Lake Blvd in Los Angeles, Cali. For more info please call: 323-662-3437.

July 10, 2008 - Blue Seven Seven proudly presents "Six by Six" an online group show Show curated by Dril One and features the artwork of Jason Kochis, BiL BetsOviC, Codedecoinc, Squidnik, Amentia, Elise Trinh, Dril One, Slobot, Bert, Brian Covey, Crystal Shepard, Brodie Peterson, DFed, Dokkirii!, DOOM, FAS, H. B. Coffin, J Hunter, Nathan Lumm, Rachael Harrison, Peter Chan, Sara Wilson, Shame, Stones, Viet, and many more. A book of the show is in the works and will be available soon.

July 2008 - Arize Magazine features an interview with Graphic Artist and Painter: Jason Kochis. Read the interview here.

July 2008 - Great New Characters published by Zeixs is a compilation of artists who come up with different unique character designs. Artists who uses a number of different ways to create their characters which may consist of digital, plush, paper, vinyl, and textile. Artists featured include Jesse Hernandez, Jason Kochis, Mark Byk, Joe Lucchese, Kimo Henningloh, Lil’ Ro and many more. The Book is now available here.

July 2008 - T-Shirt Design, published by Zeixs in collaboration with Spreadshirt, presents a compilation of the best, most original, most distinctive styles for the individually designed shirt! Artists featured include Marco Baumgartner, Jason Kochis, Falko Grentrup, Raco, T-shirt Tommy and many many more. The Book is now available here.

June 6, 2008 - The Attic proudly presents Las Vegas' first Custom Vinyl Toy Show: "Toy Box Apathy". Show curated by EdZepln and features the artwork BiL BetsOviC, Jason Kochis, Codedecoinc, EdZepln, Dlux, Squinix, Scream, Mike Biggs, Chino92, Monsterdecay, APW, Deadgirl, Leecifer, Slobot, Artdamage, Rsinart, Voidx, Crest1, Manimal, Peeloon, Andie, Deliciousdrip, Laszlo, Paintedyellow and many more. Opening reception on June 6th from 5 pm - 9 pm. The Attic is located at 1018 S. Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. For more info please call: 702-388-4088.

May 10, 2008 - June 14, 2008 - Kustom Kulture Gallery proudly presents "KISS the Canvas" a celebration of 35 years of the Hottest Band in the world. Show features the artwork by Ken Kelly (KISS cover artist), Ron English, Jason Kochis, Pooch, Dirk Hays, Sam Gambino, Keith Ciaramello, Squindo, Steve Cabellero, Kirsten Easthope, Bill 1311 Mcevoy, L'Amour Supreme, Augie Pagan, Marvin Silva, Jet Wrench, Matt Walker, Tony Ciavarro, Stephanie Buscema, Mike Cappy, Mike Bell, Zam Genuine Artikle, Tom Taggart, Aaron Kirby, Dinas Reyes, Paul Torres, Jason Snyder, Martina & Frank Russo, Liz Lorini, Adam Padilla, Ryzart, Joseph Manutti, Adriaan Mol, Justin Leis, Billy Chuck, Rick "Go" Ritter and many more. Opening reception on May 10th from 7 pm - 12 pm. Kustom Kulture Gallery is located at 778 Merrick Road, Baldwin NY. For more info please call: 516-623-5665.
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May 2, 2008 - May 16, 2008 - Pravus Gallery and Bovinyl proudly presents "Don't Cry Over Spilt Vinyl." Curated by artist/designer Ted Stilson the creator of the Moody urban vinyl toy and Matthew Connelly. The first U.S. show featuring customized Moody toys. Show features International and emrging artists SKET ONE, Wavedog, Jason Kochis, BiL BetsOviC, PlaysKewl, Cameron Tiede, Brent Nolasco, Doktor A, Angel Devil, Attila Adorjany, Ayako Takagi, Bao Pham (NVC Crew), brian ewing, cameron tiede, Chris Ryniak, Darcy Logan, Darren Booth, David K. Rose, Devon Bowman, Erin & Kelly Carty, Erwin Weber, Ian Bickley, Jenn Rourke/Jeff Orriss, Jennifer Kellogg, Keeley Carrigan, Khayne Tan, Leila Armstrong, Matthew Connelly, Michael Campbell, The Fiend, Miles van Yperen, Sergey 'Iron Lung' Safonov, Shin Tanaka, Sol Nte, Ted Stilson, Troy Denning, Tyson Summers, Victor 'Marka' Quinonez, Wendy McLean, Will Osler and many more. Opening receptions on May 2nd 6 pm - 10 pm and May 16 6 pm - 10 pm. Pravus Gallery is located at 501 E. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix Arizona. For more info please call: 602-363-2552.

April 19, 2008 - Esc Toy and Erick Scarecrow present The SOOPA Show at Concrete Jungle. Featuring customs from Jason Kochis and many more! Opening reception on April 19th from 8:00 pm to 2:00 am at 70-15 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375. For more information please call 718-261-6101.

April 12, 2008 - May 4, 2008 - Jason Kochis Planet of the Apes Circuspunks Release Party and "Damn Dirty Ape" presented by The Gallery at East Atlanta Tattoo. A simian celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of Planet of the Apes. Featuring artwork from Squindo, Steve Caballero, N! Satterfield, Codedecoinc, BigToe, Candy, Tom Taggart, Chris Hamer, Bethany Marchman, H. C. WARNER, dirk, Samuel Parker, Ben Strawn, 13:11, James McLeod, Dosa, Tyson McAdoo, and many more! PLUS! Jason Kochis Planet of the Apes Circuspunks Release Party!! Limited edition sets of 3 available. Opening reception on April 12th from 7:00 to 12:00 am at 1188-B Glenwood Ave Atlanta, Ga. 30316. Gallery hours are Thurs-Sat 5-8 pm or by appointment during the run of the show. For more information please call 404-226-2279.

March 7, 2008 - April 4, 2008 - "Cartoon Madness 3" presented by The Alcove in Atlanta, GA features artwork from an array of artists including Ben Bloing, Tim Boyd, Jon Burgerman, Buddy Finethy, Jason Kochis, Peen Loon, H. C. WARNER, JUSTINK, Angie Mason, Codedecoinc, Tom Foolery, Joe Havasky, Bethany Marchman, Pat McNeely, Valery Milovic, Jeremiah Ketner, Joe Scarano, John Tindel, Bart Webb, Julie West, Dave Wong, and many more. Opening reception on March 7th from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at 2852 East College Ave, Decatur GA 30030. Gallery hours are Wed-Sat 12pm - 7pm, and Sun 12pm-4pm. For more information please call 404-663-0159.
Jan. 26, 2008 - Feb. 17, 2008 - Beep Beep Gallery presents "Nostalgia: Pop Art from Childhood". A group show about images from our childhood, particularly in reference to the Alf's, Panthro's, and Jem's of our childhoods. Muppets, glow worms, the tootsie roll commercial with the Owl that says " Ah three!"; our memories of these charaters and stories are inextricably linked to our developement, and are often recalled as easily as our first kiss or the time we broke our arm. We were bombarded with these fantastical creatures and peoples through television, movies, magazines, and video games at an age when we possesed few filters for information. The artists participating in the show are John Tindel, Kerri Boles, Katie Ridley, Jason Kochis, Charlie Owens, Hc Warner, Bethany Marchman, Rene Arriagada, Lloyd Benjamin, Harrison Keys, Bryan Westberry, Stenvik Mostrom, Colleen Burley, Justin K, Kelly Teasley, Jr Shultz, Mike Germon, Andrew Bellury, Joy Phrasavath, Sam Parker, Ben Goldman, Blink, Zarlacc, Melissa Cox, Richie Bearden, Lydia Walls. Opening reception on Jan 26th from 8pm - 11pm. Beep Beep Gallery is located at 696 Charles Allen Dr, Atlanta, Ga 30308. For more info please call: 404-429-3320.
Jan. 1, 2008 - Custom Toy World features an interview with Jason Kochis.
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