Harry Potter Films Rated Worst to Best

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Adam Chitwood looks back on the Harry Potter movie franchise and rates the films on their merits. I’m in total agreement with his ranking and have always loved Alfonso Cuaron’s magical and artistic take on “The Prisoner of Azkaban.”

via Collider

Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki

Tribute to Hayao Miyazaki from dono

 

USB Memory Direct- Card Tab Flash Drive

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I received my business card custom flash drives from USB Memory Direct today. Measuring in at the size of a standard business card, (3.25″ x 2″) the plastic card has a detachable USB stick with 64 GB file capacity. Great for sharing data, a presentation or portfolio. Check out their site for this and more customizable promotion items.

Kaiju Baseball Can Koozie

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Show your support for the Tokyo Terrors and keep your drink cool with the Kaiju Baseball Can Koozie. Image of Godzilla from the Tokyo Terrors on both sides. One side promotes Kaiju Baseball while the other side displays Godzilla’s name in Japanese with his team number. Fits standard cans and bottles.

 

~Available Here In The Online Shop~

 

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Light Calligraphy

Light calligraphy Indian session from kaalam

Calligraphy : Julien Breton
Photography : David Gallard
Technical assistant : Boris Collineau
Vidéo : Yannick Leboeuf

Eric Giessmann- Typewriter Head

TYPEWRITERHEAD from Eric Giessmann

A man with a typewriter-head tries to get rid of his out-of-control thoughts.

High Scores Show- Would You Kindly?

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My contribution for Guzu Gallery’s High Scores art show is titled “Would You Kindly?” It pays tribute to the video game Bioshock as well as the film industry art form of lobby card advertisement. Along with emulating the design of a 40’s lobby card I assigned some of the characters to Hollywood actors from the 40’s. The piece measures 11″ x 14″ and is a signed limited edition giclee of 50. A framed version and the unframed edition will be available at the gallery with the reception and afterwards in the online store, beginning Monday, July 27th.

~Purchase prints here~

Guzu Gallery High Scores Show

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Guzu Gallery presents “High Scores,” an art show inspired by video games. In conjunction with Classic Game Fest, Guzu will serve as the official pre-party to the event. What better time for the gallery to host their first video game themed art exhibition! Thirty artists will pay tribute to their favorite video game icons. Heroes and villains from all eras of gaming will adorn the gallery walls.

My piece for the show pays tribute to one of my all-time favorite games- Bioshock. Stay tuned for more as the opening approaches.

The opening reception will be on Friday, July 24th from 7 to 10pm and the artwork will remain up through August 31st. Limited edition prints and original artwork will be available for purchase.  Also, if you’re in town, be sure to check out the Classic Game Fest on July 25-26 — two days of exciting classic video games, retro game tournaments, costume contests, live video game music and more!

 

  • Featured Artists:

    Daniel Aranda
    Nate Bear
    Breanna Boone
    Nicole Cantú
    Alan Defibaugh
    M. Fersner
    Forces of Dorkness
    Half-Human
    Mark Hammermeister
    Gabrielle Hoggett
    Craig Holloway
    Jenkins2d
    Kachi
    David Lamplugh
    Devin Lawson
    Alice Meichi Li
    Mark80
    Daniel Moll
    Tessa Morrison
    Andrew Neal
    Brandon Peterson
    Chet Phillips
    Isaak Ramos
    Roshi K
    Francisco Salinas
    Mark Sarmel
    Scrain
    Jamie Sichel
    Zachary Taylor
    Wade Thompson
    Nathan Walker
    Elisa Wikey

QPop Doraemon Show

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Q Pop Shop in L.A. celebrates all things Doraemon this Saturday with a Fujiko Fujio art tribute show. For my contribution I had a bit of fun creating a bamboo copter version of Doraemon with real world cat features titled “Time Traveller.” Find the show’s official Facebook page HERE.

Embroidered Zoetropes

Embroidered Zoetrope from Elliot Schultz

Both Sides: Heroes and Villains Show- Gallery 1988

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Gallery 1988 in L.A. presents “Both Sides: An Art Show Celebrating Heroes & Villains” featuring artwork by Dan Mumford and Jeff Boyes. I’m proud to be included as a cameo artist with a limited edition run of prints featuring both Leonard Smalls and H.I. McDunnough from “Raising Arizona.” Other artists providing work include Ashton Gallagher, Clark Orr, Dave Quibble, Jeffrey Everett, Ryan Binkerhoff and Sam Gilbey. Reception kicks off on Friday July 17th, 7-10PM.

Prints available in the online shop:

H.I. McDunnough

Leonard Smalls

SDCC 2015 Wrap Up

ChetArtSetUpPhoto courtesy Brandon/Austin Books and Comics

Another great year at San Diego’s International Comic Con has come and gone. We had a fantastic week of sales, fun and time visiting with wonderful friends. The new Kaiju Baseball card sets, posters and pins were very well received, along with the Ten Tall Tales books and pop culture cats postcard sets. Below are some visual highlights from the show.

 

AdamSmasherHCGpictured: Dion Rogers of Blizzard and Adam Smasher

One of the highlights for me was a visit from Adam Smasher, owner of Hero Complex Gallery in L.A. I’ve had the pleasure of being in several of Adam’s awesome pop culture themed shows over the last couple of years. I look forward to participating in his exciting line up of 2015 fall shows.

BoothActivityWe stayed in a storm of constant activity throughout the length of the show. This shot represents one of the calmer moments. A big shout out thank you to ALL the incredible supporters who visited with words of support and $.

KenLampaughKen Lamplugh stopped by the booth, sporting his ChetArt T-Shirt. Thanks Ken, for all your great support.

EvilBeerOur great booth neighbors Ryan and Paul. Paul shows off his new drink koozie line with “Am I in the Mood for Evil or Beer?” (Ryan appears to have made his choice.) You couldn’t ask for better neighbors and these guys always make me laugh with their great sense of humor and awesome creativity.

ChetArtBooth1Posing at the booth with my lovely and talented wife Julie of Dancing Cat Bindery. She went above and beyond this year, putting together a beautiful binding for our Ten Tall Tales.

Curio and CoOur great friends over at Curio & Co. make each trip to SDCC even more special with their friendship and support. Cesare’s awesome Tarot Deck is a thing of beauty. Get your deck HERE while they last.

BatmanstatueBaitBareBearsBustDeliveryFrankHotWheelsHulk_HulkbusterHulkbusterKeith1Keith2Men In BlackmonkeypirateR2D2_1R2D2_2R2D2_3R2D2_4R2D2_5R2D2_6R2D2_7WalkingDead1WalkingDead2Warcraft3A_13A_23A_33A_4AsheSmallPressGangOur great Small Press neighbors!

GogoSo long San Diego…till next year!!

Salavat Fidai- Pencil Carving

Eiffel Tower Pencil Carving by Salavat Fidai

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