Artist gives the gift of convenience

Button-O-matic Fudge Factory Comics Artist

Busy Beaver is delighted to have a Button-O-matic designed by Fudge Factory Comics superman Travis Millard.  His inspiration for the Currency button series came from a delicious moment:

Not long after Upso invited me to contribute a button, i wandered into a convenience store and saw a sign by the register. i wondered how it would apply if i had a sign like that. Then i bought my nacho cheese chili dog and a button was born.

You can collect the Travis Millard button from the vending machine closest to you.  It’s a limited edition of 100 gold pins spread throughout the country!

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Button-O-matic Artist makes work accessible

"The drawings themselves have become a form of commodity so I stuck with one of my small intricate dots drawn in gel pen for the image." ---Geoffrey Todd Smith

Geoffrey Todd Smith makes intricate paintings with colorful round shapes that are every button-makers dream.  Considered one of Chicago’s most collectible artists by Chicago Magazine, his design is available in limited edition gold and nickel plated buttons starting in August.  Smith writes:

I have been thinking for a long time about various ways to make my work accessible to people who can’t afford a painting or a drawing. Since the theme for this series of buttons was currency, it seemed like a perfect fit.

BusyBeaver is delighted to include Geoffrey Todd Smith in the GOLD Button-O-matic Series Ten.  Click here for the vending machine location nearest you.

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New Button-O-matic Series is GOLD

Busy Beaver Button-O-matic Series 10 is curated by Dustin Hostetler aka Upso

Investing in gold and art is for everyone.  Join Busy Beaver Button Company to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new headquarters with a new Button-O-matic series featuring the first-ever 24-karat gold buttons on August 8, 2009 in Chicago.

Series Ten curator Dustin Hostetler aka Upso from Threadless Select and Faesthetic Magazine used the theme “Currency” to organize artists like once-Gama Go contributor and pop painter Tim Biskup, Part & Parcel designer Damien Correll, Print Magazine’s 20 Under 30 New Visual Artists Jennifer Daniel, Fudge Factory Comics’ Travis Millard, 80s and 90s nostalgic designer Spacesick, psychedelic illustrator Ginette Lapalme, STEAK MTN designer Christopher Norris, the fantastical Luke Ramsey, technical artist Geoffery Todd Smith, and Brooklyn-based poster man Nicholas Gazin.

For a dollar or less, you can own a wearable piece of art available in thirty vending machines across the country.  Button-O-matic locations include Reckless Records in Chicago, Domy Books in Austin, and Giant Robot in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Busy Beaver makes 1-inch gold buttons available to everyone for customization through www.busybeaver.net

Third Man Records Hosts Button-O-matic

Jack White opens Third Man Store with Button-O-matic

Busy Beaver Button Company is delighted to announce the presence of a custom Button-O-matic at the Third Man Records pop up store located at 131 Chrystie Street between Broome and Delancey in New York City.  Checkout cool Jack White-driven merchandise on July 16 and 17 only.

Upon request, the Button-O-matic vending machine is filled with Third Man and Dead Weather buttons.  Will you send photos when you see it?

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