Thursday, May 14, 2015

Cool Art: 'A Warrior's Dreams' Blue Metallic Variant Prints by Anthony Petrie

'A Warrior’s Dreams' is a four part series of posters by Anthony Petrie, based on the romanticized vision of the samurai. Each poster is his interpretation of specific Jisei (Japanese Death poems) written by actual samurai before they committed the act of seppuku.

Originally released and subsequently sold out back in 2013, Anthony is releasing a blue metallic variant edition of the posters. They are 12” x 36” five-colour screen-prints on white cougar smooth paper with an all metallic ink overlay in a signed and numbered limited edition of 100 and will cost $25 each or $80 for the set of four.


'A Warriors' Dream' Part I
“Like an old tree
From which we gather no blossoms
Sad has been my life
Fated to bear no fruit”

- Minamoto Yorimasa

Cool Art: 'Waiting' by ONEQ

'Waiting' by ONEQ, is a new limited print release by The Peoples Print Shop.

It's an 18″ x 24″ giclée print in a limited edition of 100, and costs $40.

It goes on sale Thursday, May 14 at 12pm PDT.



Cool Art: 'Akira' & 'WestWorld' by Chris Thornley

'Akira' and 'WestWorld' by Chris Thornley (aka Raid71), are all part of 'Illuminate', his second solo art show for Bottleneck Gallery.

Opening reception is Friday May 15 from 7-9pm and the first 20 people in line will receive a free book consisting of Chris' past pieces.

All remaining prints from the opening reception will be available online Saturday May 16 at 12pm EST.

Go here to buy.

'Akira' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)
'WestWorld' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

Cool Art: 'Mudhoney' Live At Bloom Concert Poster by Malleus

This 'Mudhoney' Live At Bloom, May 17 2015 concert poster is a new limited edition print by Malleus.

It's a 2 colour plus blacklight red handmade silkscreened print on ultra black paper, in a limited edition of 102.

Prints will be available during the concert and at the Malleus online store from May 18. Follow Malleus on Twitter @MALLEUSDELIC for the on sale announcement.

Go here to buy.


Cool Art: 'Faith No More' at Webster Hall, New York Concert Poster by Tara McPherson

'Faith No More' at Webster Hall, New York by Tara McPherson.

They were each available in a regular signed and numbered limited edition of 115, with around 100 at each show signed by the band, and also as a variant edition in a limited edition of 20 each.

Remaining prints will be available Saturday May 16 from 9am PDT through Secret Serpents.


#FantasyArtThursday: 'Yesod' by Peter Mohrbacher

'Yesod' by Peter Mohrbacher


Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Cool Art: 'Taxi Driver' & 'Blade Runner' Inspired Art by Chris Thornley

'Taxi Driver' and 'Blade Runner - Spinner' by Chris Thornley (aka Raid71), are all part of 'Illuminate', his second solo art show for Bottleneck Gallery.

Opening reception is Friday May 15 from 7-9pm and the first 20 people in line will receive a free book consisting of Chris' past pieces.

All remaining prints from the opening reception will be available online Saturday May 16 at 12pm EST.

Go here to buy.

'Taxi Driver' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

Cool Art: 'Mad Max: Fury Road' by Kilian Eng

'Mad Max: Fury Road' by Kilian Eng, is a new limited print release from Mondo.

It will be on sale online at a random time on Friday May 15. Follow Mondo on Twitter @mondonews for the on sale announcement.


#WhelanWednesday: 'Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern (Sketch)' by Michael Whelan

Prelim sketch by Michael Whelan for the cover art for 'Moreta: Dragonlady Of Pern' by Anne McCaffrey.

Prelim Sketch
Final Cover Art

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Cool Art: 'Jurassic Park' by Vincent Rhafael Aseo

'Jurassic Park' by Vincent Rhafael Aseo


Cool Art: 'Haunted Depths' by Nicole Gustafsson

'Haunted Depths' by Nicole Gustafsson, is a new limited edition print through Tiny Showcase.

It's an 11" x11" archival print on a heavy 290gsm natural white print making paper made from 90% bamboo fibres and 10% cotton, and ships with a corresponding certificate of authenticity. It's in a limited edition of 100 and costs $30.

$250 dollars from the sale of will be donated to Mission Blue. The organization is an ocean community hub that seeks to make good on Sylvia Earle's wish to create a campaign to ignite public support for a global network of marine protected areas by elevating public awareness about critical ocean issues and inspiring support for organizations, projects and scientific expeditions that make a positive difference for the ocean.

Go here to buy.


Cool Art: 'Let's Just Lose Our Minds Together' by Cuyler Smith

'Let's Just Lose Our Minds Together' by Cuyler Smith, inspired by 'The Last Of Us' DLC 'Left Behind', is a limited print release from Sony Playstation.

It's an 18" x 24" lithograph print on 100lb paper in a signed and numbered limited edition of 300 and costs $50.

It's available for pre-order and is estimated to ship June 23.

Go here to buy.


Cool Art: 'Tomorrowland' by Matt Needle

'Tomorrowland' by Matt Needle, part of a Poster Posse art tribute to the film, directed by Brad Bird, which is out in cinemas May 22.

Go here to see the rest of the Poster Posse tribute art for 'Tomorrowland'.


Cool Art: More Art From 'Illuminate', Chris Thornley's Solo Art Show

'Fisher King', 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Dark City' by Chris Thornley (aka Raid71), are all part of 'Illuminate', his second solo art show for Bottleneck Gallery.

Opening reception is Friday May 15 from 7-9pm and the first 20 people in line will receive a free book consisting of Chris' past pieces.

All remaining prints from the opening reception will be available online Saturday May 16 at 12pm EST.

Go here to buy.

'Fisher King' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)
'Midnight Cowboy' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)
'Dark City' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

Cool Art: 'Evil Dead II' by Gary Pullin

'Evil Dead 2' by Gary Pullin, is a new officially licensed print release from Grey Matter Art.

It's a 24" x 36" 4 colour screenprint in a limited edition of 150 for $50, and there's a glow-in-the-dark variant edition in a limited edition of 100 for $65.

They go on sale Thursday May 14 at a random time between 1-2pm EST. Follow them on Twitter @greymatterart to get a jump on the drop. Also, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, and sign up to their website newsletter for all future news & information.

Go here to buy.

'Evil Dead 2' (Regular Edition) by Gary Pullin

#VallejoTuesday: 'Back To Atlantis' by Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell


Monday, May 11, 2015

Cool Art: 'Marion Ravenwood' by Simon Gurr

'Marion Ravenwood' by Simon Gurr.

This is an A3 (297 x 420mm/ 11.7 x 16.5 inches) digital print, created in response to the earthquake on April 25, and features Marion Ravenwood as she appears in her first scene in 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark', living and working near Patan in Nepal.

All profits from the sale of this A3 print are going to Save The Children's Nepal Earthquake Children's Relief Fund

Go here to buy.


Cool Art: Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Illuminate' by Chris Thornley (Raid71)

Bottleneck Gallery presents 'Illuminate' by Chris Thornley (aka Raid71), his second solo art show for Bottleneck Gallery.

Opening reception is Friday May 15 from 7-9pm and the first 20 people in line will receive a free book consisting of Chris' past pieces.

All remaining prints from the opening reception will be available online Saturday May 16 at 12pm EST.

Go here to buy.

#McQuarrieMonday: 'Star Wars' Art by Ralph McQuarrie


Sunday, May 10, 2015