#CoolArt: 'Monolith' Video Games Inspired print series by Lyndon Willoughby through Bottleneck Gallery

'Monolith' video games inspired print series by Lyndon Willoughby.

18" x 24" screen prints, in numbered limited editions of 75 for $45 each or $130 for the 3-print set.

On sale Thursday November 4 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'The Sword'

'The Cube'

'The Traveller'

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Lazare Gvimradze

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, or those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Lazare Gvimradze.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Johann Blais

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists.

The art of Johann Blais.

#CoolArt: 'Journey 2019' print by Dániel Taylor for Cook & Becker

'Journey 2019' by Dániel Taylor, a new officially licensed print release from Cook & Becker.

Fine art giclee print in a numbered 26" x 18" edition of 150 (+5 AP), and a numbered 34" x 24"edition of 12 (+5 AP).

On sale now from the Cook & Becker website.

#CoolArt: Gallery1988 presents A Video Game Art Exhibition by James Gilleard & Alexander Wells

Gallery1988 presents a video game art exhibition featuring new artworks by James Gilleard and Alexander Wells.

The opening reception is Friday January 11 from 7-10pm PT at Gallery 1988, 7308 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 and will be on view until January 25.

Remaining prints from the show will be available Saturday January 12 from the Gallery1988 website. Follow them on Twitter @Galleries1988 for the on sale announcement.

'The Last Guardian' by James Gilleard

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Jeff Langevin

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Jeff Langevin.

#CoolArt: 'Journey' by Tomislav Jagnjic

'Journey' by Tomislav Jagnjic, a new print release from Mondo.

36" x 24" screen print in a hand numbered limited edition of 275 for $50.

On sale at a random time on Thursday June 14. Follow on Twitter @mondonews for the on sale announcement.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Ilya Kuvshinov

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Ilya Kuvshinov.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Coey Kuhn

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Coey Kuhn.

Cool Art: 'Journey' by Jeff Langevin

'Journey' by Jeff Langevin.

The print is on natural white matte paper with ultrachrome archival inks, and is available in 8.5" x 11 and 17" x 22" sizes. Large prints (17" x 22") will also be signed by Jeff.

Go here to buy.

Cool Art: 'Okami' & 'Journey' Prints From Cook & Becker

Cook & Becker are releasing new limited edition prints from the 'Okami' and 'Journey' video games.

The 'Journey' fine art giclée prints are made from the official concept art and were selected and proofed in conjunction with Journey’s art director Matt Nava and thatgamecompany. They are hand-numbered and come with dated Certificate of Authenticity signed by Matt Nava and thatgamecompany's creative director Jenova Chen.

The 'Okami' fine art giclée prints are made from the original video game concept art by artist and creative director Takeyasu Sawaki and his team, and are hand-numbered and stamped with the Clover Studio logo and embossed with the Capcom logo

Go here to buy.

Journey: 'Fellow Travellers'

Journey: 'In The Distance'

Okami: 'Following The Trail'

Okami: 'Fulfilling The Prophecy'

Cool Art: 'Journey' by Mark Englert

'Journey' by Mark Englert, is a new limited edition print release from iam8bit, and is also the cover art for a special 2 x LP picture disc vinyl album of the 'Journey' video game soundtrack.

The print is a 36" x 12" 9 colour screenprint including pearlescent metallic inks, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 350 and costs $60.

The gatefold vinyl album, composed by Austin Wintory and cover art by Mark Englert, costs $35.

Pre-orders for the print and gatefold vinyl album open Thursday April 23 at 10am PDT.

Go here to buy the PRINT, and here for the VINYL ALBUM.

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Cool Art: 'Journey' by JC Richard

'Journey' by JC Richard

Inspired by the simply brilliant PS3 game, this is a 36” x 11” 7 colour screen print, in a numbered edition of 200 and is officially licensed by SCEA. It's available to pre-order 11 am PST Thursday April 3. 

Go here to buy.

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'Journey' Fan Animation

After playing 'Journey' and then watching his friend play it through, YouTube user balbod  made a fan animation based on a combination of both of their play through's.

'Journey' - Complete Score With Text Commentary

This is a presentation of Austin Wintory's complete score to the award-winning video game, 'Journey', featuring a combination of official artwork by Matt Nava, and stunning fan art inspired by the game, with text commentary by Austin.

You can buy the soundtrack on CD or download it here.

It's also available on Austin's Bandcamp page, as a free bonus bundle, and please note that 25% of all sales, and for some albums more than that, via bandcamp are automatically donated to the charity Education Through Music - Los Angeles.


Tracklist:
1) Nascence (0:00)
2) The Call (1:42)
3) First Confluence (5:12)
4) Second Confluence (6:47)
5) Threshold (9:03)
6) Third Confluence (15:01)
7) The Road of Trials (16:35)
8) Fourth Confluence (20:46)
9) Temptations (21:47)
10) Descent (25:55)
11) Fifth Confluence (28:55)
12) Atonement (29:44)
13) Final Confluence (35:50)
14) The Crossing (37:52)
15) Reclamation (39:45)
16) Nadir (41:54)
17) Apotheosis (45:34)
18) I Was Born For This (52:43)

'Journey' Medley by Taylor Davis

I love the original soundtrack for the multiple award winning video game 'Journey' composed by Austin Wintory, and so this is pretty dang cool! A medley of the tracks 'Apotheosis' and 'I Was Born For This' off that soundtrack by Taylor Davis on the violin.

Check out her Youtube page for more cool videos.

16th Annual DICE Award Winners Announced

The D.I.C.E. (Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain) Award winners were recently announced by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) in Las Vegas.

'Journey' was the big winner scooping the Game of The Year prize, along with another 7 awards.

The full list of winners for the 16th Annual DICE Awards are:
Action Game of the Year:
"Borderlands 2" (Publisher: 2K Games, Developer: Gearbox Software)

Mobile Game of the Year:
"Hero Academy" (Publisher/Developer: Robot Entertainment)

Handheld Game of the Year: "Paper Mario Sticker Star" (Publisher: Nintendo of America, Inc., Developer: Intelligent Systems)

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition: "Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design: "Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Outstanding Achievement in Story:
"The Walking Dead" (Publisher/Developer: Telltale Games)

Outstanding Character Performance:
"The Walking Dead's" Lee Everett (Publisher/Developer: Telltale Games)

Downloadable Game of the Year:
"The Walking Dead" (Publisher/Developer: Telltale Games)

Casual Game of the Year: 
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Web Based Game of the Year: 
"SimCity Social" (Publisher: Electronic Arts, Developer: Maxis, Playfish)

Family Game of the Year: 
"Skylanders Giants" (Publisher: Activision, Developer: Toys for Bob)

Role-Playing/Massively Multiplayer Game of the Year: 
"Mass Effect 3" (Publisher: Electronic Arts, Developer: Bioware)

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year: 
"XCOM: Enemy Unknown" (Publisher: 2K Games, Developer: Firaxis Games)

Outstanding Innovation in Gaming: 
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Sports Game of the Year: 
"FIFA Soccer 13" (Publisher: Electronic Arts, Developer: EA Canada)

Racing Game of the Year: 
"Need for Speed: Most Wanted" (Publisher: Electronic Arts, Developer: Criterion Games)

Fighting Game of the Year: 
"PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: SuperBot Entertainment, Inc.)

Outstanding Achievement in Online Gameplay: 
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Outstanding Achievement in Connectivity: 
"Halo 4" (Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Developer: 343 Industries)

Outstanding Achievement in Animation: 
"Assassin's Creed III" (Publisher/Developer: Ubisoft)

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction: 
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Outstanding Achievement in Visual Engineering:
"Halo 4" (Publisher: Microsoft Studios, Developer: 343 Industries)

Outstanding Achievement in Gameplay Engineering:
"XCOM: Enemy Unknown" (Publisher: 2K Games, Developer: Firaxis Games)

Adventure Game of the Year:
"The Walking Dead" (Publisher/Developer: Telltale Games)

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction:
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany)

Game of the Year: 
"Journey" (Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America, Developer: thatgamecompany) 

Cool Art: 'Apotheosis' by Rihards Donskis

'Apotheosis' by Rihards Donskis, inspired by the video game 'Journey'.

Check out Rihards' Deviant Art page for more cool art.

Cool Art: 'Wanderer' by Jeff Langevin

Check out this 'Journey' inspired print from Jeff Langevin. This, and more awesome art is available at his Society6 store.

Book Review: 'The Art Of Journey'

This is a companion book to a simply gorgeous game. Included within the high quality pages is the concept art showing the influences, narrative devices and game designs that made Journey what it is.

The book is split into six chapters, each detailing each step of the game's creation. Starting with the Character designs, and the many iterations until they got to final design. Followed by detailed looks at the creatures, landscapes, architecture and sequence designs. Each is very in depth with sketches, paintings, and 3D models with commentary from Journey Art Director, Matt Nara throughout. Even the section featuring a sample of Journey fan art is gorgeous!

I like the addition of the 'augmented reality' feature, powered by the Daqri 4D platform. By downloading the free 'Journey AR Viewer' app (available for both Android and iPhone of course), readers will be able to point their smartphone or tablet at special images and see animated 3D models appear straight from the game. A nice innovation, making this book different to the usual concept art books I have on my bookshelf.

Overall, if you've played the game, then chances are you fell in love with the game too! And if you fell in love with the game, then I would totally recommend getting this book!

***** out of 5