Focus On... Kudu-lah! {And A Giveaway!}

**I don't know what's up with my formatting! I'm working with Blogger to correct these issues! Sorry!**


Did you think the monsters in Monsters Inc. were super cute? Do you like "weird" art? Do you like mason jars? Do you like the feel and weight of wood? Are you a fan of free shipping? Then, you'll LOVE Kudu-lah! This unique etsy shop is the brainchild of Kenny Kudulis, a deep South transplant who now lives in The Big Apple. Out of his imagination comes an array of "critters" to adorn your walls, kids, and babies. Could it get any better? Yes, it could - because Kenny has bravely answered my silly questions and has offered a free mason jar critter to one lucky reader! Read on for more info!

{quadropus listenin' to some LPs - critter and pin-up art

my fave!}

Tell me some basic info about yourself. My name is Kenny Kudulis. I grew up down in the deep South. I am from a little port city called Mobile in Alabama. I had a wicked awesome childhood filled with afternoons of fort building and weekends filled with fishing.

{slub mason jar critter art}

What kind of mediums do you use and why? I love using wood as a base for all my prints. I love the weight of it, the color and especially how no two pieces are the same on account of the grain.

{squppy runnin for the train critter art}

What made you decide to sell on etsy? About 3 years ago or so a buddy was telling me about this AWESOME site called Etsy. The next day I opened a shop. I sold hand painted messenger bags back then but for about the last year I have been selling my lil critters!

{3 eye'd guy kids critter tee}

Where do you get your inspiration? I get my inspiration from people I meet and all the pets I see walking around the city. Also, I go to the American Museum of Natural History alot but it all started with late night subway rides. It would be 3am or 4am in the morning. I would be coming home from work and the people I encountered on the subway from Manhatten to Queens on the "F" has definetely given me years and years of inspiration.

{mr. toothy with the cabaret singer - critter with pin-up art}

What is your favorite music to craft by? I have been listening to a lot of Avett Brothers and The Black Keys lately. My old go-to standard though, is anything by The Flaming Lips.

{boo scare mason jar critter art}

When it's cold outside... I am watching BattleStar Galactica eating Jungle Curry with my Lady :)

{bear-bear onesie - does the super cute baby come with it?}

When I'm hungry... I usually wander around aimlessly opening cabinets and drawers 'til my wife says, "Let's get delivery".

{nerdy worm critter art}

When I need a boost... I go to the MOMA or The Met. That usually gets my butt in gear.

{when skitch attacks critter art}

I wish I was/were... On that 50 day cruise Royal Caribbean offers...That would be pimp.  I think it is only like $6,000. . .Which isn't bad considering all the ports.

{BRAHprobe 1710 mason critter art}

If I could give one gift to everyone I know, it would be... Well it would be a mutual gift...Time. Time to hang out or go to brunch. Just to slow down and enjoy time together. Everyone is so busy and moving so fast these days. Myself included.

{moxie mason jar critter art}

If I could have coffee with anyone, it would be... Wayne Coyne. I met him for a brief minute at a show. I got totally star struck and said something to the effect, "You guys totally rock!" Totally Lame, I know. I would want to sit down and ask him about how he managed to stick it out all those 12 years at Long John Silvers till the Lips finally made it.

{when quadropus attacks critter art}

If you were an animal, what would you be? Prolly a squirrel... I am a little spastic :)

{shark jr. mason jar critter art}

What's your favorite piece of your own? My first critter painting. It is special because it is where it all began.

{moxie kids critter tee}


What are your favorite blogs/websites right now? I just discovered "People of Walmart" yesterday. Dude, it is a little horrifying for sure. As always, I love etsy. My wife has a super duper blog called "Cupcakes Malone" it is an online food and adventure diary following our time here in the NYC. Pretty rockin'.

{on the subway platform critter art}

You can find Kudu-lah at their website, on facebook and on etsy!

{Giveaway}

Kenny would love to offer one of you lucky readers your very own mason jar critter! 

{take your pick!}

First entry (mandatory):

Become a follower of my blog through google friend connect or through your preferred RSS reader.

Second entry (mandatory):

Head over to Kudu-lah and tell me which mason jar critter you would choose if you won!

Extra entries (optional):

- Friend Kudu-lah Critters on Facebook.

- Follow the Kudu-lah blog, Critters! Critters! Critters!

- Follow Cupcakes Malone.

- Sign up for the Kate and Oli mailing list.

- Follow me on Twitter, tweet about this giveaway and leave me the link.

- Add my button to your blog (in sidebar).

- Become a Facebook fan of Kate and Oli.

- Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link.



Please leave separate comments for each entry and make sure I can contact you if you're the winner!

Fine print: Giveaway begins when it is posted and ends at 11:59pm pacific standard time September 7, 2010. A winner will be selected by a random number generator on September 8, 2010 and will be emailed promptly. Kudu-lah will ship anywhere in the world!


**Don't forget to enter to win a faux taxidermy birdie from Mary Beth's Art, if you haven't already!**