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Oh Dear Beast Oh, Dear Beast is a creative magazine that celebrates bravery and curiosity within the creative proc We know how intimidating it can be to create.

Our goal is to cultivate a safe platform for creative expression. We aim to redefine what it means to create while building a healthy relationship between fear and creativity. We’re inviting you to foster the fear and unleash your beastly mind. For submission details go to http://www.ohdearbeast.com/submissions/

Questions? Contact us at http://www.ohdearbeast.com/contact/

21/02/2018

Oh Dear Beast's cover photo

24/06/2017

THE ELECTION QUILT

“After the results of the 2016 election, it was necessary to create spaces in which to cope with the resulting emotions. The Parson’s Printclub felt this need and used its resources to give students a space to do so.”

Using linoleum blocks and one of the oldest methods of printing, these inspired students created individual messages of frustration, defeat, anger and still- an echo of hope. All coming together in a beautiful window display found on campus.

“Through the process we were able to combine our individual statements in a way that highlighted the spirit of the community. It was in this spirit of community that we saw that the quilt would provide a forum for our expression while simultaneously raising awareness of our civic responsibility.” -The Parsons Printclub

22/05/2017

We are so stoked about our new ODB stickers we're slappin these babies all over the place! If you're located in or keep a watchful eye out and get to create and share something cool with us! Tag us with and

23/04/2017

Art and activism both create a powerful story deepened by people, their stories, and their beliefs.
We want to know YOUR story through your art. We challenge you to make your voice heard, and we want to hear it.
Send original, unpublished work centered around the ACTIVISM theme to [email protected].
Visit the "submissions" tab on ohdearbeast.com for more info.

03/02/2017
Shouting from a High Place

THANK YOU to our awesome donors in the $40 tier, we are so thankful for your support towards our project. This little video goes out to you! Enjoy! Jake Wade Jenna DuMond Amy Riley Puleo Lucas Beecham Leslie Willett Mitchell Rachel Puleo Coral Elizabeth Smith

To our kickstarter supporters who donated $40 or more!! This video is for you!! Thank you for standing by us and helping us on our way to success! Thank you ...

26/08/2016

Super groovy found image collage
by Coral Smith

26/08/2016

We are beyond tickled to share our fifth piece of inspiration, our brand new logo - designed by the one and only Megan O’Boyle! The three of us have collaborated on finding an image that encapsulates what Oh, Dear Beast! stands for. We continue to be inspired by this image, and hope that you, too, will be reminded of the beautiful, beastly power that is your creative self when looking at it.

25/08/2016

We sat down with the talented illustrator Megan O'Boyle. We're inspired
by her work's combination of honest moments and mysticism, and anyone who follows her can see that she has a dedicated practice.

We talked a little bit about her work, drawing from real life and her unique style :)

"The parallels between an artist’s journey in life and an artist’s breadth of work has always captivated and fascinated me. As an artist you can literally create a visual timeframe of your life through your work. I definitely view my work as a reflection of myself. The commentary is always 100% true to me, and I’d venture to say probably sheds a more raw, unfiltered outlook to my stream of consciousness which is Semi-frightening to admit."

Although I like to delve between different realities in my illustrations, I enjoy creating a monster realm that still corresponds to our Earthly reality. For example, the character in my ‘Blato’ comic, will transform into her monster self once under the influence. In any case, whether under a guise of a monster or a plainly straightforward representation of myself, I use my illustrations to translate my thoughts and emotions into something visual."

We are all living through a series of moments everyday (doh.), and anyone can find joy or entertainment from an infinite number of these various experiences, from the mundane to the humorous. Everything is fair game. No subject is ever too dull or too taboo."

Check out her website for more of her original full color prints and contact info! http://www.meganleighart.com/

P.S. Hang on to your hats, 'cause tomorrow is the big reveal!

24/08/2016

“Start by doing what’s necessary then do what’s possible, and then you are doing the impossible” Saint Francis of Assisi >>> Sometimes the only thing you can do for the day is what is absolutely necessary. We get that. Happy Hump Day! TWO MORE DAYS until the big reveal!

23/08/2016
Misson - I Grow Chicago Non-Profit

Today's inspiration is I Grow Chicago.

We at Oh, Dear Beast! are inspired by this organization for their recognition of community, interconnectedness, and for fostering non-judgmental creativity among a wide variety of people.

Check out their mission statement and website link below!

"I Grow Chicago’s mission is to provide a safe, inter-generational haven to children and at-risk community members. Through sustainable farming and educational programs in nutrition, movement yoga and the arts, we foster creativity, wellness and empowerment for individuals in the community as a whole."

Our Mission I Grow Chicago’s mission is to provide a safe, inter-generational haven to children and at-risk community members. Through sustainable farming and educational programs in nutrition, movement yoga and the arts, we foster creativity, wellness and empowerment for individuals in the communit...

22/08/2016

Happy Monday everyone! In FOUR DAYS we will reveal something new and beautiful that we have been working on all summer!! To help count down, we are talking about daily inspiration and the things that keep us creatively charged! Co-Creator Coral Elizabeth Smith says:

“Something that inspires me is stumbling upon the familiar in strange and new places. It’s a nice reminder to know every artist around the world is working their craft by any means necessary. This makes me feel a part of something completely bigger than myself and connected.”

04/08/2016

Check out us little beasts at work. Long distance collaboration at it's best! What would we do without Skype? Soon we'll be sending out some updates and cool things we have in the works! Keep creating. Keep fostering the fear inside of you. We can't wait to keep creating things with you.

02/08/2016

Emily Post said, "A late note is always better than no note at all." We haven't forgotten you, friends! Here's some special shout-out's from our lovely kickstarter backers! Tara Tufford, Alison Goldberg, Ashley Marie Brown, and Jessica Angima.... here's your unique facebook thank you's! Stay tuned for other updates to come!

13/03/2016

THANK YOU!! To our friends & family who were there from the beginning, to our new friends, colleagues, artists, supporters. To the and Rollgate Studios who graciously hosted a night of art and performance to benefit our cause (to Patti Miller & Laura Sifuentez for running the door, Tyler First & Billy Ennis for your brilliant photos). To Treehouse Records and the bands for giving us a great Chicago meet-up. To Jo Figarella and Laura Sifuentez for their TIRELESS social media work, helping us spread the good word, LOVE you gals. To Joseph Nilson for shooting our kickstarter video and Emily Tolan for editing it- thank you for making us look so good :) Mostly- thank YOU for watching, listening and donating.

Please stay posted, as we have moved the submission date for our first issue. We are planning new exciting things and applying for an LLC, so that will take precedent for the next few months. Stay tuned and watch out for your kickstarter rewards! Woo!

28/01/2016

**trumpets blaring**

Hi all!
We are beside ourselves with joy from the outpouring of support! We are so grateful that you believe in our mission - now it's our turn to let you know that WE believe in YOU!
Oh, Dear Beast! is ready to see your work. We are ready to be inspired by new ideas, showcase a variety of voices, and challenge you to love the little beast inside of you that may scare you. Use this month's theme, "into place," to propel a new work of art.
Maybe it's time to explore a new medium. Maybe this is your chance to get back into the groove of things. Maybe it's your beginning. No matter what your reason may be for submitting, you are a creative beast!

Feel free to spread the word amongst your community using this poster. We are beyond thrilled!

Check out our website for more specific details at
ohdearbeast.com/submissions
Deadline is March 15th!

Love to you all,
O,DB!

28/01/2016

Hi all!
We are beside ourselves with joy from the outpouring of support! We are so grateful that you believe in our mission - now it's our turn to let you know that WE believe in YOU!
Oh, Dear Beast! is ready to see your work. We are ready to be inspired by new ideas, showcase a variety of voices, and challenge you to love the little beast inside of you that may scare you. Use this month's theme, "into place," to propel a new work of art.
Maybe it's time to explore a new medium. Maybe this is your chance to get back into the groove of things. Maybe it's your beginning. No matter what your reason may be for submitting, you are a creative beast!

Feel free to spread the word amongst your community using this poster. We are beyond thrilled!

Check out our website for more specific details at
ohdearbeast.com/submissions
Deadline is March 15th!

Love to you all,
O,DB!

21/01/2016

Check out the other beast that put this project together! It’s time to get to know, Coral Smith, one of the creators of Oh, Dear Beast!, with this quick interview.
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Q: You’re a college professor teaching a class your medium- describe an assignment you would give.
A: It’s weird because my medium is very flux right now. But I think that if I were to teach a class on creativity, I would ask them to go out into the world and find an unconventional space and create something in there. Assuming all my pupils will have different background in design and performance, I would ask them to find a space and create something that could live there for a long time. They’d do it once in the beginning of the semester and at then at the end of it. Would they go back to the same space? Maybe? I’m going to save that in my future bank.

Q: Do you have any rituals for creating?
A: Putting on really good music. If I’m writing or journaling, I like to collage. I do mixed media journaling and collaged artwork in a big format. But, really good music is a must. Or T.V.

Q: What’s your favorite show right now?
A: I like Shameless a lot. I know it’s kind of been a minute, but I take a while to catch on the bandwagon. Then when I watch it I go “Oh yeah. They were right”.

Q: Who/what do you personally draw inspiration from?
A: I draw a lot of inspiration on places that I’ve been. I think I have a lot of nostalgia and I like to reflect on my past lives, like past places that I’ve been. I’ve lived in a lot of places before I made it to New York. I grew up in Florida, moved to Georgia to go to school, then I lived in D.C, and then I moved to New York! All of those places hold past versions of myself. I think my art is very personal so I like to draw on those places. I’m really enamored by atmospheres. The air and sky in Florida is different. The people are different. I like to pry out of that.

Q: The Beatles or the Rolling Stones.
A: (Without hesitation) Beatles. Forever and ever amen.
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Check out more info about our team at www.ohdearbeast.com/team

Also make sure you take a peek at our kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ohdearbeast/oh-dear-beast?ref=video

19/01/2016
When I'm Sixty-Four: A Tribute to Lennon & McCartney [HD]

We are 63% funded! Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when we're Sixty-Four?

Thank you for the incredible amount of support we've received so early on! Let's keep it going- visit the Kickstarter page, share and like!
Gracias por la energia positiva!
Thanks for the positive energy!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ohdearbeast/oh-dear-beast?ref=video


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs2aMiyT6es

(2012) A short retrospect of the partnership of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, to the tune of 'When I'm Sixty-Four' (1967).

15/01/2016

We're proud to announce that Oh, Dear Beast! is a Staff Pick on Kickstarter's New & Noteworthy section! Find us by hitting the 'discover' tab and then click on the 'publishing' category. This is incredible! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far and for your immediate love and response. We're 42% funded and blown away. Can we make it to 50% by this weekend?

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ohdearbeast/oh-dear-beast?ref=video

14/01/2016

Curious about the beasts that got this project together? Get to know a bit about Rachel Puleo, one of the creators of Oh, Dear Beast!, with this short interview.
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Q: How would you describe your creative process?
A: It’s separated into two parts in my mind. Part one is like a long gestation period where I think about a lot of ideas, talk about doing a lot of things almost to where it would seem like I never fully accomplish anything. Then I go through all of those ideas and when there’s one that nags me long enough, I find other people who want to get involved and go for it. I’m highly collaborative. As far as a regular day, I like to create alone. I like to sit down in my desk with a cup of coffee. I also like to be fully dressed as if I were in an office. I don’t like to be in my pajamas or anything like that. I feel more productive when I’m dressed and my hair is done.

Q: Who’s your guiding light in life?
A: My mom. She’s like a glass of water when your soul is thirsty. She’s a supportive person spiritually, mentally, emotionally. Mom's always know what to say.

Q: If you could collaborate with any person in the world, who would it be?
A: Margaret Atwood. She would go to the weird places with you. You can just tell that she would be fearless. I feel like she could laugh at something I did and it wouldn't hurt my feelings. I feel like she would be a good sport collaboratively.

Q: How do you battle negativity?
A: If it’s an external force of negativity, my first step is taking a deep breath and step back from the situation. I genuinely try to see the other point of view and understand why it’s happening. Sometimes negativity can be turned into compassion. A lot of times negativity can come from people who maybe aren’t feeling so hot themselves. I try to be as cordial as possible too when dealing with confrontation. When it comes to negativity towards myself, I like talking to a good friend. But sometimes I force myself to be my own best friend and I ask myself, “would I tolerate these things from someone? – no.”

Q: How do you feel about cats?
A: My cat is a beautiful goddess. I could never get into the musical.
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Check out more info about our team at www.ohdearbeast.com/team

Also make sure you take a peek at our kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ohdearbeast/oh-dear-beast?ref=video

13/01/2016
Oh, Dear Beast!

Nuestros corazones están inflados de emoción! Our hearts are swollen with excitement at the amount of support and feedback we've received today! We love you so much! We're at $910 on our first day - do you think we could make it to $1,000 by midnight?

Oh, Dear Beast! is a submission based art journal dedicated to providing a safe environment for creative growth.

12/01/2016
Oh, Dear Beast!

Hello World!

We are Oh, Dear Beast! A submission-based art journal that is committed to celebrating and cultivating creative works of art!

AND, (drum roll please)....

Our Kickstarter is officially up and running! We have *49 days* to reach our goal. We need your help to get some sweet art journals with beautiful work in your hands. For those who don't know how Kickstarter works, we do not receive any funding if we do not reach our goal. Please consider checking out the Kickstarter, as well as our website. Any amount helps so much!

We are very excited to present this project to you, so please share, like, donate!

Oh, Dear Beast! is a submission based art journal dedicated to providing a safe environment for creative growth.

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THE ELECTION QUILT “After the results of the 2016 election, it was necessary to create spaces in which to cope with the resulting emotions. The Parson’s Printclub felt this need and used its resources to give students a space to do so.” Using linoleum blocks and one of the oldest methods of printing, these inspired students created individual messages of frustration, defeat, anger and still- an echo of hope. All coming together in a beautiful window display found on campus. “Through the process we were able to combine our individual statements in a way that highlighted the spirit of the community. It was in this spirit of community that we saw that the quilt would provide a forum for our expression while simultaneously raising awareness of our civic responsibility.” -The Parsons Printclub @parsonsschoolofdesign @thenewschool @parsonsprintmaking #youareacreativebeast #artinactivism #ohdearbeast #parsons #parsonsprintclub #parsonsprintmaking #parsonsschoolofdesign #relief #linoleum #newyorkcity #manhattan #printmaking #election #democracy #activism #odb

THANK YOU!! To our friends & family who were there from the beginning, to our new friends, colleagues, artists, supporters. To the #bitterflintcollective and Rollgate Studios who graciously hosted a night of art and performance to benefit our cause (to Patti Miller & Laura Sifuentez for running the door, Tyler First & Billy Ennis for your brilliant photos). To Treehouse Records and the bands for giving us a great Chicago meet-up. To Jo Figarella and Laura Sifuentez for their TIRELESS social media work, helping us spread the good word, LOVE you gals. To Joseph Nilson for shooting our kickstarter video and Emily Tolan for editing it- thank you for making us look so good :) Mostly- thank YOU for watching, listening and donating. Please stay posted, as we have moved the submission date for our first issue. We are planning new exciting things and applying for an LLC, so that will take precedent for the next few months. Stay tuned and watch out for your kickstarter rewards! Woo! #ohdearbeast #thankyou

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