Inspired by vintage matchbox art designs, this new series explores the look and feel of matchbox advertising with pop culture characters, mythology and more. Each is presented as a matted 5″ x 7″ signed print perfect for framing.
Tag: kaiju
Maneki-Neko Inspired Lucky Cards
ChetArt Lucky Talisman Cards.
Lucky Talisman display cards feature a Maneki-Neko inspired selection of characters with illustrations by Chet Phillips. Cards are inspired by the Japanese beckoning cat figures displayed to bring good luck and fortune.
Each card is a heavy duty thick book board, covered in a variety of Japanese papers. (Each item comes with a random Japanese paper.) Includes wooden stand with slot for card to rest in.
Cards measure 3.5″ x 5″ with rounded top corners.
Variety of 6. Click each card’s photo for link to online listing.
$12. Each
Godzilla
Totoro
Cthulhu
Day of the Dead
Ultraman
Grumpy Cat
Reverse Side
~Find Them In The Online Shop Here~
ChetArt Quote Mashup T-Shirts
Two new T-Shirts available in the ChetArt TeePublic shop.
Pop culture characters matched with famous quotes from other pop culture references. Judge Dredd and Robocop proclaim a famous quote from the movie The Treasure of the Sierra Madra. Godzilla decries a quote from Kermit the Frog.
~FIND THEM IN THE CHETART T-SHIRT SHOP~
Bob’s Burgers Hawk & Chick Variant
A very special variant of my “Hawk and Chick: Monster Slayers” print is now available through Gallery 1988. This limited edition of 25 includes the signatures of Keisuke Hoashi and Suzy Nakamura, the voice actors of Hawk and Chick.
The variant stands out from the original by including two additional Kaijus in the distance, as well as a “Chet” chop in the lower right area.
Keisuke and Suzy were so gracious to join in on this fun and I owe a huge debt of thanks to them both. The event couldn’t have happened without the efforts of fellow artist Eugene Kaik, who also created a wonderful Hawk and Chick variant the actors signed. Thanks also to Jensen Karp and Amber of Gallery 1988 and the folks at Bob’s Burgers for making it a reality.
~shop here for it at Gallery 1988~
San Diego Comic Con 2016
Our Small Press table for San Diego Comic Con 2016. Complete with Ryan Claytor photo bomb accessory. We had a wonderful time catching up with friends and fellow vendors as well as meeting lots of new awesome attendees. Thank you everyone for a great and prosperous event! Here are a few photos from the exhibit floor.
Hands down the most effective and popular display on the floor was the Walking Dead lineup. Many of the figures looked so lifelike you expected them to blink and move.
Sideshow Collectibles was across from our location and always brings the wow factor with their collection of statues.
A lot of fun cosplay wandered by over the course of the show.
Great friend and supporter Jeff Vaca. What’s in the box? I’ll never tell!
The crowds went wild as the cast of Suicide Squad, led by Will Smith, entered the exhibit floor and greeted the screaming crowd from the DC balcony.
Fellow exhibitor Jim Clark hired me to create a steampunk frog themed banner for his booth. He proudly poses next to his “ChetArt.”
On Friday I received a pleasant surprise as the fantastically creative Chogrin stopped by with his son to say hello. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chogrin on a number of gallery shows, but up until now we had never met.
ChetArt T-Shirt sighting!
We have the best neighbors in Small Press. Across from us is the incredibly talented and funny Paul Friedrich.
Ryan Claytor of Elephant Eater comics creates comics goodness and a flair for pinball flavored fun. He’s also an expert level 5 ninja photo bomber.
Shing Yin Knor, a.k.a. Sawdust Bear creates work that is detailed, beautiful and infused with lots of humor.
Liana Hee completed her first SDCC in Small Press to great success. I caught this picture as Josh Shalek, another Small Press hero was visiting.
Our great friends and infinitely creative duo Cesare and Kirstie of Curio Co. We were so happy to have them next to us again this year. They have raised the bar for success with an exciting Hollywood deal that’s in the works. Watch their space for an upcoming movie based on one of their books.
Thank you to all the fans and great supporters who came by to make this year a giant success for ChetArt!
Road Rage
“Road Rage” showcases a trio of Japanese Kaijus enjoying a carefree Saturday afternoon. 11″ x 14″ signed prints available.
Japanese text on left translates to: “Spending the afternoon gliding along the polished surface, these masters of destruction take time out from terrorizing the countryside to enjoy some harmless spinning, bumping and crashing.”
~Signed print available here~
Monster Trucks- Prints & Accordion Book
“Monster Trucks” is a collection of ten classic Japanese Kaiju creatures riding in tricked out trucks. The group comprises the “Rolling Thunder Kaiju Club” est. 1954.
Member roster:
“Barrel Roll” Baragon, “Sky Wheelie” King Kong, “The Hammer” Mechagodzilla, “Belly Dragger” King Ghidorah, “Wheelie Freak” Gigan, “Mud Flap” Mothra, “Freestyle” Gamera, “T-Bone King” Godzilla, “The Cyclone” Anguirus and “McFlip” Mechani-Kong.
~”8 x 10″ prints of each available here~
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Monster Trucks Accordion Book
Get the entire group as they pose for their annual rally in this compact little handmade accordion book. Measures 4.75″ x 4.75″ with a variety of beautiful Japanese paper covers.
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~Shop for books and prints here~
ChetArt Coloring Books
ChetArt coloring books offer worlds of imagination waiting to be colorized. Each book measures 8.5″ x 11″ collected in a metal coil binding format. With each page blank on the back, it allows the colorist to detach, trim and display. The pages are super sturdy 80lb. cover stock, ready to take on color pencils, crayons and markers alike. Each book offers 15 pages to color.
Color This! offers a variety of ChetArt imagery from cats, dogs, monkeys, monsters, mythological beasts and more. The Monkeys and Monsters coloring book offers 8 Steampunk Monkeys surrounded by their gear and 7 crazy kaiju beasts, all from the slightly off-center mind of Chet Phillips.
ChetArt Online Shop link
Pages from the Color This! coloring book
Color This! spread example
Pages from the Monkeys and Monsters Coloring Book
Monkeys and Monsters spread example
~Shop Here For Coloring Books~
ChetArt TeePublic T-Shirt Designs
Four new t-shirt designs available at TeePublic.
TeeFury Monstrosi-Tees Collection
The ChetArt “Tokyo Terrors” Godzilla shirt: now available in TeeFury’s Monstrosi-Tees collection.
Also available as a black hoodie.
~Find it Here~
Godzilla and MechaGodzilla T-Shirts from ChetArt
New in the TeePublic shop: “Assault on Tokyo” and “Terror on the Moon.” Available in a variety of colors and clothing options.
Browse the TeePublic Shop Here
ChetArt Cyber Monday TShirt Sale
Kaiju Baseball Tees
TeePublic Sale 8/12-8/14
August 12th through August 14th all ChetArt T-Shirts are on sale: $14 Tees. Shop from a variety of 100 designs, each offering an array of color and shirt style choices.
~ChetArt TeePublic Link~
USB Memory Direct- Card Tab Flash Drive
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
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~
Kaiju Baseball- Cards, Poster, T-Shirts & Pin
Kaiju Baseball imagines an alternate universe in which kaiju creatures from the Godzilla and Ultraman worlds play baseball. The Demon Monster League is comprised of 4 teams with 9 players represented for each: Tokyo Terrors, Matsumoto Mutants, Fuji Fiends and Kyoto Kaijus. This parody mashup of Japanese monster and baseball fun is represented as a collection of baseball trading cards, an 18″ x 24″ poster and a selection of t-shirt designs. Each are listed below with details and links to browse in the online shop.
~Kaiju Baseball Card Set~
Each card measures approx. 2″ x 3.75″ with the character’s portrait, name, team name, number, and field position in Japanese on the front side. The backs pay tribute to the famed Menko card style with fighting numbers and rock, paper and scissor symbols that allow for playing a version of the card game War. Also on the card backs are English interpretations of the character’s name, nickname, team and field position with a few player stats. 40 cards in all that includes 36 player cards and 4 team cards. Set is packaged in a hand crafted green paper portfolio and gold foil stamp of Kaiju Baseball in Japanese characters on the label. Printed on thick sturdy 14 pt. premium uncoated card stock.
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~Get the card sets here~
~Kaiju Baseball Poster~
An 18 x 24 poster of the entire set is also available. This colorful display of all 36 players (plus 4 team cards) is offered as an offset printing on sturdy 100 lb. glossy card stock with a rich aqueous coating.
~Get the poster here~
18″ x 24″ Poster on 100lb. Glossy Card Stock
~Poster Detail~
~Get the poster here~
~Kaiju Baseball T-Shirts~
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A selection of players are available on T-Shirts. Each design is available in a variety of shirt colors and shirt styles.
~Get T-Shirts Here~
Kaiju Baseball cloisonné enamel pin
Along with the release of the ChetArt Kaiju Baseball card sets, poster and t-shirts comes a collectible Kaiju Baseball cloisonné enamel pin. Pin measures 1.75″ x 1.5″ and comes with a butterfly clutch. The king of monsters is displayed on a 7 color + polished gold design. Japanese characters across the top translate to Kaiju Baseball and characters within baseball graphic translate to “Godzilla.
“Fast & Furious” Vinyl Sticker
“Fast and Furious” vinyl sticker by Chet Phillips.
The “Fast & Furious” vinyl sticker measures 4″ x 3.5″ and is appropriate for indoor and outdoor use. Display this happy little Vespa ridin’ Kaiju in a variety of places.
Now Available Here
Kung Fu Theater Art Show- Hero Complex Gallery
“Mystery Science Kabuki” (click image to enlarge)
Hero Complex Gallery presents the “Kung Fu Theater” (*not limited to Kung Fu) art show, opening November 14th. The show encompasses a variety of Asian themed pop culture imagery. I’ll have two pieces for the show: “Mystery Science Kabuki,” is a send up of Japanese printmaking and drama with Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot from Mystery Science Theater 3000 at center stage.
Both images now available as signed limited editions:
“The Kaiju Man”
“Mystery Science Kabuki”
“The Kaiju Man” (click image to enlarge)
For my second piece I created a Godzilla themed image with a twist. Titled “The Kaiju Man,” it illustrates a story I wrote and incorporated into the piece about an actor transformed into a giant from nuclear radiation. He uses his new found abnormality to don enormous monster suits and act in Kaiju movies. This new career was cut short after the radiation’s second stage turned him into an actual Kaiju monster. His malevolent rampage was filmed in one last battle against the army in which he was ultimately destroyed.
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Both images now available as signed limited editions:
“The Kaiju Man”
“Mystery Science Kabuki“
Guzu Gallery- Icons of Horror Show- Rumble in R’lyeh
“Rumble in R’lyeh” by Chet Phillips
Guzu Gallery presents “Icons of Horror: A Haunted Portrait Show,” in cooperation with Blood Over Texas & Gore Noir Magazine. This Halloween season, Guzu dead-icates its gallery walls to the icons, heroes, and villains of the horror genre…but mostly the villains! The exhibition will feature all new, all horrifying portraits by over twenty-five artists — each carefully selected by Guzu Gallery. Original paintings, mixed media artwork, and screen prints will be available for purchase.
My contribution, titled “Rumble in R’lyeh,” imagines a special event announcement with Cthulhu at center stage.
Now available in the Guzu Gallery online shop.
Guzu Gallery is located at 5000 N Lamar Blvd. in Austin (next door to Austin Books and Comics) Opening reception is Oct. 31st, 7-10PM.
