Josh Ellingson
Josh Ellingson lives and works as an illustrator in San Francisco, California. In 1999, Ellingson graduated art school and headed west. Since then, Josh has contributed artwork to popular publications and websites worldwide and worked with clients ranging from toy makers to tequila companies.
In addition to his illustration and design business, Josh Ellingson is the director for The Local 303, a studio/collective of illustrators and designers in San Francisco, California. The Local 303 provides a professional working environment as well as a space for collaboration, critique and art exhibition. Josh Ellingson also contributes editorial writing and reviews to Hi-Fructose, a contemporary art and culture magazine.
“Under Pressure” Performed with Dual Kermit The Frog Puppets
In this inspiring video, a very talented street puppeteer Sky Soleil performs the Queen/Bowie classic “Under Pressure” with, not one, but two Kermit The Frog…
Hamster on a Piano (Eating Popcorn) Drawing
We’re celebrating #10 in my series of meme-inspired drawings with a YouTube classic, specifically requested by technology and gaming video host Veronica Belmont. She writes:…
Dalmatian Riding a Bicycle
This dalmatian loves to ride his bicycle. And here’s another in my collection of quick meme drawings.
Baby Monkey Riding Backwards on a Pig
Orphaned baby monkies are encouraged to rid pigs at a zoo in Fukuchiyama, Japan. So, of course, I had to draw it.
Chihuahua Playing Pool
Amadeus the chihuahua loves to play pool. Below is my drawing of him working the table at Robin’s Billiards in Monroe, WA.
Baby Hamster Eating Broccoli
This baby hamster was too cute not to draw today.
R2-D2 Marries StarWars.com Editor Bonnie Burton
In a ceremony at Star Wars Celebration V, this year’s annual Star Wars super-convention, film star R2-D2 married StarWars.com editor Bonnie Burton. The proceedings were…
The Enormous Bubbles of Sly Lebulleur
Sly Lebulleur makes beautiful, gigantic soap bubbles. Set to music and filmed in slo-mo against a stark forest, Sly’s creations become eerily proto-lifelike. You can…
“Tournée” Featuring Kitten on the Keys and Roky Roulette Premiers at Cannes
San Francisco burlesque stars, Suzanne “Kitten on the Keys” Ramsey and Roky Roulette appeared with the cast of Cabaret New Burlesque at the Cannes Film…
Captain Jackson, Michigan’s Real-Life Superhero
photo by Flickr user Jaxonista Real-life superheroes may be this year’s Hollywood darling, but Michigan has had their very own masked vigilante, Captain Jackson for…