Summer is on its way out :(
So we thought we'd post Julie Frankel's inspiration for Issue 5, now in production.
Submissions to Issue 5 are now closed.
Submissions are closed. Thank you for your proposals!
Photo by Cate Trujillo. Lettering on photo at top by Hannah Fowler, age 10.
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In our first issue, we unmasked the superheroes among us; in our second we delved into the noble, and sometimes tragic, kingdom that we referred to as animalia; and in our third we presented the unlikely marriage of borders and beans, pursuing both words to the limits of their potential. And now, we tackle a word, an emotion, a state of being that proved elusive quarry indeed. It has been frequently mentioned on the Central Coast, though rarely with any degree of thoughtful or provocative analyses. So, we invite you to explore "happy" with us. However you define it, and wherever you seek it, San Louie is, at the very least, a pit stop on the road to happy.
The Happy Issue is available for sale as a print magazine at Magcloud.com (preview the entire magazine here). You can also purchase a digital edition for your iPad or download a pdf. Both print and digital editions are being sold at cost.
San Louie is now in Cambria
The Mario map, as seen in Issue 3
Illustrated by Sterling Rose
(A larger version is here)
Down the Rabbit Hole
Local painter, and San Louie contributor, Mark Bryan is having a 2-month show at Steynberg Gallery, starting Thursday, March 31st.
Mark is widely recognized as a deadly satirist taking on the villains of the day in surprising and delightful fashion. He is also known for his whimsical surrealistic work and pieces that evoke wonder and ask the big questions. Bryan's work has been widely exhibited and featured on numerous satirical and political web sites across the US and internationally. His work has appeared in many publications and magazines as illustration and cover art.Steynberg Gallery1531 Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, CA
Handmade For Japan
Pictured above is one of the auction items from Amy Ruppel.
Posterous on San Louie
While we have your attention we wanted to let you know about the next issue. In honor of San Luis Obispo being dubbed the happiest place in North America, our fourth issue has been named The Happy Issue. We intend to explore--humorously and creatively, of course--the concept of happiness, how it differs from person to person, where it's sometimes found, and why calling a town the happiest place on earth is a relatively ignorant statement.
And, we recently decided to turn to Kickstarter.com to help raise funds for future issues and projects, starting with Issue 4, The Happy Issue. Kickstarter is a site that connects people who want to fund creative projects with the minds behind said projects. Our ideas have always exceeded the scope of our wallets, but we're determined not to allow that to restrict our creativity. Do look for our announcement very soon.
Outtakes/3
And! Not an outtake but just as exciting: We're now in Cambria! You can find us at Deer Run Art & Artifacts and Grow Nursery, two lovely, lovely shops.
