Fun series of super villains posing for their high school yearbook photos.
From artist GhostHause
Tag: comic book
Jeff Agala
Jeff Agala creates energetic and colorful caricatures.
Geek-Art: an Anthology
Due out next month will be Thomas Olivri’s Geek-Art: an Anthology, a 416 page book chock full of 100 artist’s samples highlighted over the years on the wonderful Geek-Art blog.
I’m proud to be included as part of this project with a selection from my Superlative Heroes and Nefarious Villains portraits. Set for a release in France on November 9th, fingers crossed for a future English translation version sometime thereafter.
Learn more about the book here.
ChetArt-Steampunk Monkey and Sinister Simians
The line of Steampunk Monkey Nation and Society of Sinister Simians portraits have a new, colorful facelift. All signed prints from the series have new monkey-licious color backgrounds and have been modified to fit in 8 x 10 beveled mats, ready to frame. Collect ’em all!
Check out the entire line here:
Steampunk Monkey Nation And The Society of Sinister Simians
Tor–Steampunk Week
ChetArt Calendar Giveaway For Tor Steampunk Week!
It’s Steampunk Week over at Tor books. In addition to news, essays and artwork there are lots of giveaways in store. I’ll be offering 2 2013 desk calendars featuring characters from the Union of Superlative Heroes and Order of Nefarious Villains. 12 individual, one-sided pages for each month. Each month’s page measures 5.4″ x 4.65.” Printed in rich, crime fighting and evil-hearted color on 51 lb, Ultra Premium Presentation Matte paper. Both come in a CD calendar case, which flips open to easily display on a desk, table or any other flat surface.
Imagining an alternate world in which Steampunk superheroes inhabit a Victorian society, the Union of Superlative Heroes are characters from a variety of countries, each with their own unique abilities. This 12 month desk calendar profiles such epic figures as Marquis Le Bat, Stupendous Gent, Empress Amazonia, Arachno Kid, Prince Aqueous, Gentleman Mint plus six more.
The Order of Nefarious Villains serves as the companion set and evil counterpart to the Union of Superlative Heroes. Spawned from the blackest recesses of spider pits and graveyard shadows, this collection of evil deviants inhabit the same parallel Steampunk Victorian universe as their heroic foes. This 12 month CD desk calendar includes the characters Purple Jester, Feline Fräulein, Doctor von Ominous, S.C.O.R.N., Baron Paradox plus seven more.
~Click Here to Visit the Giveaway Page~
To Celebrate Steampunk Week at Tor, take advantage of 15% all ChetArt Online Shop Merchandise from Oct. 1st-Oct.7th
Use the Coupon Code SteampunkWeek when checking out to receive 15% off your order.
~Click Here To Browse the ChetArt Shop~
Matthew Olin
Matthew Olin created a series of superheroes using typographic elements. Comic and design geeks unite!
ChetArt Magnets
Just added to the online shop: Rectangle Magnets. A selection of ChetArt imagery displayed on 2″ x 3″ magnets with flat, strong magnetic backs and Mylar/UV protective covers.
Shiny slices of art candy for home or office!
See the selection here.
ChetArt 2013 Desktop Calendars
Mark the days with The Union of Superlative Heroes, The Order of Nefarious Villains, Wrestle Pets and Steampunk Monkey Nation calendars.
Just released: a selection of desktop calendars featuring characters from the ChetArt shop. Each calendar is presented in a sturdy plastic CD case which flips open to easily display on a desk, table or any other flat surface. 12 individual, one-sided pages for each month. Each month’s page measures 5.4″ x 4.65.”
Be the first on your block to own one of these handsome and informative mini art display items and thumb your nose at the 2012 end-of-the-world Mayan prediction!
~Browse the online shop here to see them all~
Also visit their individual shop sections with the links below:
Click Here for the Superlative Heroes and Nefarious Villains
Click Here for Wrestle Pets Desk Calendar
and
Click Here for Steampunk Monkey Nation Desk Calendar
Woodland Wisdom Limited Edition Book
Woodland Wisdom is a limited edition, hand bound book showcasing illustrations and haiku poems by Chet Phillips, based on a selection of Aesop’s Fables. This hard cover book measures 10″Â x 11.5,” bound by Julie Sullivan of Dancing Cat Bindery. This “Sew Boards” binding style has covers comprised of Japanese Asahi brown and green book cloths. Each copy of the edition of 5 is signed and numbered.
(Click “The Dog and His Reflection” spread to enlarge)
(Click “The Rooster and the Jewel” spread to enlarge)
~Click Here To Learn More About Purchasing~
Melissa Smith
Melissa Smith takes on a collection of comic book characters with a dynamic spatter effect.
San Diego Comic Con 2012- Wrap Up
With the third year of exhibiting at San Diego under our belt, we were proud to have our best year ever. The crowds were very responsive to the my new offerings and our stock of Simian Playing cards was depleted early on Saturday. We loved our new location at the end of the aisle and hope to make it our permanent home for the future. If you’ve never attended the event, it’s hard to describe the enormity of the exhibits hall. I’ve tried in the past to capture it with one photo, but it’s just too large. With so many sections representing different industries, the hall could be described as a country with individual states within. The Small Press area is certainly a world of its own with an seemingly endless well of creativity. The folks that inhabit it are passionate about what they do and eager to share with the world. I recorded the G-4 coverage of the event and, though I haven’t watched it through yet, I suspect as with previous years, Small Press didn’t make the cut among all the coverage of TV, film and other corporate giants. Truly a shame because that’s where so much of the inspiration springs forth. What follows is one last round of photos of various sections, some more fun costumes and a tribute to some new friends we had the pleasure of meeting in our area. Paperwork completed for 2013 and already anxious to return!
San Diego Pre-Game Set Up
San Diego welcomed us with cool breezes in the upper 60s as we settled in. As preview night approaches, the ChetArt booth is set up and ready for the crowds. (Pictures soon to follow.) In the meantime I took a cautious stroll through the forklifts and mountains of unpacked boxes scattered throughout the exhibit hall to see what’s ahead for the next few days. Here’s a small sampling of pictures of the work in progress. Be sure to click on the pictures for a larger view.
ChetArt at San Diego Comic Con
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It’s almost time again for that most magical of events: San Diego’s International Comic Con. I’ll have a presence in the Small Press area again this year with an end-of-the-aisle spot–booth O-01. With Oni Press on one side and the super talented Dane Ault of Monkey Minion Press opposite, there will be tons of creative energy emanating from our little geek-sphere. Along with 9 different trading card sets and 4 limited edition books and signed prints, I’ll be displaying the new “Monkopolis” limited edition book, Simian Playing Card sets and the “Monkopolis” laser engraved wooden badges. Lots of other fun items, big and small, await your viewing and buying pleasure. If you plan to attend, please stop by!
Sanctuary
New image available in the ChetArt online shop: “Sanctuary” depicts familiar super characters presented in a crossover setting in the style of a Japanese print. Raging radioactive monster roams in the background.
(Graphic in upper right reads: “Vacation Day.”)
Available in 2 sizes signed by the artist: 8″ x 10″ with white border and no mat plus larger version in 11″ x 14 mat.
(Available online and at SDCC 2012- Small Press Booth O-01)
(Click for larger view)
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Avengers Art Show
An art show collection with an “Avengers” theme is up at Gallery 1988. Pictured above: “Iron Legacy” by N.C. Winters.
Dan Matutina
Artist Dan Matutina creates a fun graphic series of hearts that combines famous foes.
Ben Hickling
U.K. artist Ben Hickling interprets pop icons with loads of quality.
Staple!
Find me at the Staple! Independent Media Expo this Saturday and Sunday here in Austin Texas. I’ll be selling from my collection of handmade limited edition books, trading card sets and signed prints. Tons of talented folks, special guests and panels all brought to you by the inimitable Chris “Uncle Staple” Nicholas. If you can’t make it to Austin, enjoy the next best thing: take advantage of the limited time offer of free shipping within the U.S. in the online ChetArt shop. (use the Coupon Code SHIPMONKEY during checkout)
Mysterious Paper Sculptures
Read the interesting story behind a series of mysterious paper sculptures. Via Central Stn.
James Curran
James Curran created his own version of opening credits for the Tin Tin movie, utilizing elements from each of the 24 books.