Thursday, September 04, 2014

Cool Art: 'Star Wars' Original Trilogy by Matt Ferguson

'Star Wars' Original Trilogy by Matt Ferguson, are 12" x 24" 3 color screenprints on French Paper Pop-Tone. They are numbered and with a signed certificate of authenticity in a timed release that ends on Sunday, September 7 at 11:59PM est. 

Each print is $35 or you can purchase the entire trilogy for $100. The Trilogy set is also available as a wood variant for $350 through Bottleneck Gallery.

Go here to buy.

'You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious'
'There's a meteorite that hit the ground near here. I want to check it out'
'I feel his presence. He's come for me. He can feel when I'm near'

Cool Art: Spoke Art presents 'Kubrick: An Art Show Tribute'

Spoke Art presents 'Kubrick: An Art Show Tribute', an art exhibition in tribute to films of director Stanley Kubrick, with 60 artists re-imagining their favourite characters, scenes and thematic concepts from one of the world’s most prolific directors, and covering a plethora of mediums from sculpture and painting to limited edition prints.

The show opens Saturday September 6, from 6-10pm at Spoke Art Gallery, 816 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, and is on display until September 27.

All remaining work after the opening reception will be online the next day on the Spoke Art online store.

Check out a selection of the art that will be featured at the show.

by Nicole Gustafsson

#FantasyArtThursday: 'Golem Forge' by Victor Minguez

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Cool Art: 'Kyrie / The Key II' (Advanced) by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

'Kyrie / The Key II' (Advanced) by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme.


Cool Art: 'I Am The Bat Man' by Matt Ferguson

'I Am The Bat Man' by Matt Ferguson, was a new Mighty Mini print from Hero Complex Gallery.

It was an 8" x 10" mini giclée print in a limited edition of 25 that sold out before I could even post about it!!!!

Follow Hero Complex Gallery on Twitter @HeroComplexArt or sign up to their mailing list at their website for future on sale announcements.


Cool Art: 'Daisy' by Joshua Budich

'Daisy' by Joshua Budich, inspired by '2001: A Space Odyssey', is an 18" x 24", 5-colour screenprint on French 100lb White paper, in a signed and numbered limited-edition of 100 and will be exclusively available at Spoke Art's 'KUBRICK- An Art Show Tribute' that opens on Saturday, September 6 from 6pm – 10pm. The exhibition is on show until September 27.


#WhelanWednesday: 'Crown Of Shadows' by Michael Whelan

Cover art by Michael Whelan for the novel 'Crown Of Shadows', Book 3 of the 'Coldfire Trilogy' by CS Friedman.

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Cool Art: 'The Empire Strikes Back' by Vincent Rhafael Aseo

'The Empire Strikes Back' by Vincent Rhafael Aseo


Cool Art: 'Unity' by Simon Delart

'Unity' by Simon Delart, inspired by 'Assassin's Creed Unity'

Regular
Variant

Cool Art: 'Rock Paper Classics Collection' by Mike Mahle

Rock Paper Classics is a set of classic books with modern, updated cover art from independent artists and was successfully crowd-funded via Kickstarter earlier this year.

Most reprints of classic books seem to be low quality produced editions with bland covers and unappealing formatting. The goal of Rock Paper Books is to offer an alternative that is both aesthetically pleasing, functional and attractive interior layouts, with a consistent look and feel throughout. 

The old saying goes that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover… but you shouldn’t have to look past the cover either!
"The idea for the project came about when I decided to catch up on my reading list. There were many classic books I hadn’t gotten around to reading. I wanted a set of books that matched each other and fit well with my apartment decor. So I went down to my local bookstore to check out their offerings. Unfortunately what I found were mass produced, cost cutting, dull looking versions of some of the most acclaimed books of all time. I was very surprised there were no higher quality paperback sets of classic books available. 
I brought up the idea with my friend, Patrick Phillips, to hire an artist and create my own collection. I wanted something with clean, modern, vector-based artwork. We did a lot of research, interviewed a few artists, and ended up picking Mike Mahle to create the first five books. To get started, we chose to go with H.G. Wells and Jules Verne classics in order to target the sci-fi market. To be honest I’m not sure if it would have mattered if we chose different books, as the kickstarter was a huge success. We now have 24 titles in the set and are looking to expand to many more in the future. Rock Paper Classics is our first collection but it sure won’t be our last." - David Mautz, developer of the project.
Go here to buy the books. And check out the set of 24 covers in the Rock Paper Classics collection by artist Mike Mahle below.

Cool Art: 'Into The Dalek' by Francesco Francavilla

'Into The Dalek' by Francesco Francavilla.


Saturday, August 30, 2014

Book Review: 'The Art Of Guardians Of The Galaxy'

I have a few movie and video game 'Art Of' books in my collection, with this being my first of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And I'd have to say that this is one of the best.

Virtually all of the 334 pages are packed with some stunning concept art and notes and is split into 9 chapters. Each detailing some pretty cool concept art by Andy Park, Charlie Wen, Jackson Sze, and a lot more for our protagonists, the villains, minor characters, weapons and certain key scenes, including one scene broken down into the storyboards by David Krentz. It's interesting to see how each of the characters developed from concept all the way to screen.

If you like the behind the scenes look at the early imaginings and concepts and the developments all the way until the finished product on the screen, then get this book. If you loved the film, as quite a few people have, get this book. It even comes in a sturdy slipcase too. 'The Art Of Guardians Of The Galaxy' is well worth picking up.

*****/5

Cool Art: 'We Must Be Cautious' by Matt Ferguson

'Star Wars' inspired, 'We Must Be Cautious' by Matt Ferguson.

Available as a 12" x 24" print from Bottleneck Gallery soon.


Cool Art: 'Life Will Find A Way' by Mark Englert

'Life Will Find A Way' by Mark Englert, marking the closing of Mark's 'Director Series 2' second solo art show at Gallery1988 (West), is a 12" x 36" 6 colour print, in a limited edition of 200 (with 150 available at the gallery) and will cost $60. There's also an 'unplucked variant' in which the T-rex family has feathers, which is a 7 colour print, in a limited edition of 50 for $100.

They go on sale at the Gallery1988 (West), 7308 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046, Saturday August 30 at 11am PST and online at the Gallery 1988 website sometime later that day.

With any purchase at the gallery tomorrow, you will be entered in a raffle to win a signed and framed variant of Mark's 'Jurassic World'!

Head over to his blog for some detail shots. Follow Gallery1988 on Twitter @Galleries1988 for the on sale announcement.

'Life Will Find A Way' (Regular Edition)
'Life Will Find A Way' (Variant Edition)
'Jurassic World' (Variant Edition)

Friday, August 29, 2014

Cool Art: 'My Captain' by Adrià Llarch, Robin Williams Tribute Print From HCG

'My Captain' by Adrià Llarch, is a 12" x 12" fine art giclée print in an open numbered edition and costs $25.

A tribute to the late great Robin Williams, who passed away recently, this print is the first Mighty Mini Benefit print from Hero Complex Gallery, and all gallery proceeds will go towards the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

#FrazettaFriday: 'Leaping Lizards' by Frank Frazetta

Available as a limited edition signed and numbered lithograph

Go here to buy.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Cool Art: 'The Sleeper And the Spindle' Cover Art by Chris Riddell

Cover art by Chris Riddell for 'The Sleeper And the Spindle' by Neil Gaiman, coming out from Bloomsbury the week of Hallowe’en.


Cool Art: 'Flash Gordon' Posters by We Buy Your Kids

'Flash Gordon' posters by We Buy Your Kids.

These are 12" x 36" prints in signed and numbered limited editions of 100 each and are part of the Mondo gallery show, 'Harsh Majical' featuring the artworks of We Buy Your Kids. The exhibition runs from August 29 until September 15.

The opening reception is on Friday, August 29 from 7-10pm at the Mondo Gallery at 4115 Guadalupe St. in Austin, TX.


Cool Art: Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Celscapes': A Solo Art Show by James White

Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Celscapes': A Solo Art Show by James White.

The show opens on Friday, August 29th, with the opening reception at 7pm and at Bottleneck Gallery, 60 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Any remaining work will go on sale at the Bottleneck Gallery website Saturday, August 30 at 12pm eastern.

Check out the preview of a selection of art from the show below.

Cool Art: 'Heavy Metal' by Kilian Eng

'Heavy Metal' by Kilian Eng, is a 24" x 36" screenprint that was originally available at the Mondo booth at this year's San Diego Comic Con.

The regular edition is in a numbered limited edition of 290 for $50, and the variant in a numbered limited edition of 145 for $75.

They go on sale at a random time on Thursday August 28. Follow Mondo on Twitter @mondonews for when this goes on sale.

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#FantasyArtThursday: 'The Spirit Of The Forest With The Guardian Wolf' by Chris Rallis

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Cool Art: 'Mario' by Bruce Yan

'Mario' by Bruce Yan, is an 11" x 14" giclee, and is a timed released edition for PAX Weekend and costs $40.

It will be available from Thursday, August 28 at 12pm PST until 11:59pm PST on Monday, September 1 through Ltd. Art Gallery.


Cool Art: 'Fantasize' by Ise Ananphada

'Fantasize', a series of illustrations by Ise Ananphada.

'In the kindness of trees, in the wisdom of light'

Cool Art: 'Black Widow' by Stanley Lau

'Black Widow' by Stanley Lau for XM Studio's limited edition Black Widow statue.


Cover art for 'John Carter: Warlord Of Mars' #1 from Dynamite Comics

Cover art for 'John Carter: Warlord Of Mars' #1, shipping in November from Dynamite Comics.

by Emanuela Lupacchino

#WhelanWednesday 'Amethystsea' by Michael Whelan

Cover art for the novel 'Days Of Grass' by Tanith Lee.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Cool Art: 'The Magician of the Mountain of Death' by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

'The Magician of the Mountain of Death' by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme.


Cool Art: 'The Man Without Fear' by Florey

'The Man Without Fear' by Florey, is an 18" x 24" 3 colour screenprint, that was originally part of Hero Complex Gallery's recent 'I Am The Law / Life Of Crime' art show.

The print has Blind Embossing in Braille in the upper right corner that reads "Daredevil. The Man Without Fear", and is available to buy as part of an auction on ebay with 100% of the sale going to The Guide Dog Foundation For the Blind, Inc. 



Cool Art: 'Psycho 2' by Chris Garofalo

'Psycho 2' by Chris Garofalo, is a 9" x 24" 3-colour screen print with grey metallic ink on French Paper Wild Cherry. It's in a signed and numbered limited edition of 20 and cost $20 and will be available at a special screening of 'Psycho 2' as part of the 'First Friday Fright Night' at The Colonial Theatre on September 5.


#McQuarrieMonday: Art From 'The Empire Strikes Back' by Ralph McQuarrie

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Cool Art: 'G Of Life' by Karen Hallion

'G Of Life' by Karen Hallion, inspired by 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' and Gustav Klimt's 'Tree of Life'.

Go here to buy.

Cool Art: 'The 12th Doctor' by Francesco Francavilla

'The 12th Doctor' by Francesco Francavilla.


Cool Art: 'The Twelfth Doctor' by Matt Ferguson

'The Twelfth Doctor' by  Matt Ferguson.

Available as an 8" x 11" numbered giclee print, timed edition release. Available today, for 24hrs only, beginning 12pm EST (4pm GMT), Sunday August 24, from Bottleneck Gallery, and costs $25.

Go here to buy.



Cool Art: 'Deep Breath' by Alice X Zhang

'Deep Breath' by Alice X Zhang, officially commissioned by the 'Doctor Who: Earth Conquest' documentary.


Also check out her cover art of the Twelfth, Eleventh and Tenth Doctors for Titan Comics below.


Thursday, August 21, 2014

Cool Art: 'Pretty Deadly' #1 Reprint Cover Art by David Mack

'Pretty Deadly' #1 reprint cover art by David Mack.


Cool Art: 'Bat Girl II' by David Stoupakis

'Bat Girl II' by David Stoupakis is a 14.5" x 20" print on 310 gsm German Etching, in a hand signed and numbered limited edition of only 50, and costs $65.
Go here to buy.


Cool Art: 'Terror And Wonder' by Dave McKean

'Terror and Wonder: The Gothic Imagination' opens in October at the British Library, and explores all aspects of the Gothic world. 

Iconic works, including Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the sinister fairy tales of Angela Carter and the modern horrors of Clive Barker, highlight the ways in which contemporary fears have been addressed by successive generations of Gothic writers. Other rare and fascinating exhibits, including overlooked manuscripts and even a real-life vampire-slaying kit, highlight how contemporary fears have been addressed by generation after generation.

The artwork for the poster is by Dave McKean, best known for his work on Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman'.

'Terror And Wonder: The Gothic Imagination' opens on 3 October 2014 and is on until 20 January 2015.

Cool Art: 'Link' by Bruce Yan

On Friday August 22, Bottleneck Gallery will be closing their current exhibit, Chogrin's 8 Bit and Beyond 2, with a special 3 hour timed release letterpress print. 

'Link' by Bruce Yan is a 5" x 5" letterpress print that will cost $15 each. All prints will be signed and the number of the edition will be determined at the end of the 3 hour mark.

And on Sunday night, 4 lucky people will be drawn out and will receive the wood variant. The wood variant is also 5" x 5" and will be signed and numbered in a limited edition of 5. The remaining wood print will be auctioned off for charity at a later time.

The sale will last from 12pm-3pm EST. Go here to buy.


Cool Art: Final Two 'Ghostbusters' 30th Anniversary Prints From Gallery1988

The final two screenprints in the 'Ghostbusters' 30th Anniversary art celebration from Gallery1988, by Tara McPherson and Godmachine, will be available Thursday August 21 at Noon PT / 3 PM ET.

Follow them on Twitter @galleries1988 for future announcements.

'Gozer' by Tara McPherson
17" x 24" Screenprint in a limited edition of 150. $35
Go here to buy
'OK…Who Brought The Dog?' by Godmachine
18" x 24" Screenprint in a limited edition of 200. $35
Go here to buy

#FantasyArtThursday: Art by Luis Royo

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Cool Art: 'Starship Troopers' by Kilian Eng

'Starship Troopers' by Kilian Eng

Unfortunately not for sale as this was for a private commission. 


Cool Art: 'Road Of Justice' by Kaz Oomori

'Road Of Justice' by Kaz Oomori, inspired by the new 'Mad Max' movie 'Fury Road', is part of the 'I Am The Law / A Life Of Crime', art show from Hero Complex Gallery. A tribute to cops and criminals, authority figures, buddy cop films, cons, prison films, gangsters, heists, The Wire, gangs, westerns, spies, murder, whodunits, private eyes, and so much more.

Go here to buy.

#VallejoTuesday 'Felsa' by Boris Vallejo

Cool Art: 'Rocky' Poster Art From Mondo By César Moreno & Matt Taylor

Originally available at the Alamo Drafthouse's Sylvester Stallone Birthday Celebration, Mondo will be releasing remaining copies of 'Rocky' by César Moreno, and 'Rocky II' and 'Rocky III' by Matt Taylor online at a random time on Tuesday August 19.

Follow them on Twitter @mondonews for the on sale announcement.

'Rocky' by César Moreno
24" x 36" screen print, in a hand numbered limited edition of 150. $45
'Rocky II' by Matt Taylor
18" x 24"" screen print, in a hand numbered limited edition of 150. $40
'Rocky III' by Matt Taylor
20" x 36" screen print, in a hand numbered limited edition of 150. $40