July 2012 Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendar

July's calendar features our squid, seahorse & manta ray designs!

Download it on Zooguu's Free Stuff page.

Squids w/ Masks - Fool's Mansion Halloween Art Show

I originally wanted to make a squid wearing a ghost costume for this year's annual Halloween Art Show at the Fool's Mansion in Salem, MA. A good idea in theory, but in reality, covering up your hard work in a white sheet with eye holes doesn't really do it justice. So, I opted for making a mask. Then, I loved it so much that I had to make three. :)

Squids without masks, waiting patiently for Halloween to finally come.

The squids are really happy to have their masks and their "trick or treat" bags.

A better view of the details and hand embroidered bag.

The Halloween Art Show at the Fool's Mansion in Salem, MA opens on Saturday, Oct. 2. There will be an opening party that evening. Come check out some amazing local artists!

Squidfire Squids Now Available!

The Zooguu/Squidfire Plush Squid

The book by Kevin Sherry - Available at Amazon.com

Recently I collaborated with Kevin Sherry of Squidfire to create plush versions of his popular Squid character from his book, "I'm the Biggest Thing in the Ocean." They made their debut at Squidfire's Art Mart in May, but I'm finally making them available for the public to order directly from our Etsy Shop.

I think this is a wonderful collaboration for us because the book is extremely playful and funny. Kevin is a fantastic illustrator and we are proud to be able to create these great plush. Kevin and JB are also carrying them in their Squidfire retail shop in Baltimore, MD. If you're in the area, make sure to stop by and visit their wonderful store.