Paying homage to the great Modern Mechanix magazine covers from the 30s and 40s, this series injects that feel with pop culture vehicles from cult movies and classic sci-fi TV series. Each is available as signed 11 x 14 prints.
Mystery Travel Bureau series available as set of six 5″ x 7″ postcards and as individual 13″ x 19″ signed prints.
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is an Austin, TX institution, serving the holiday shopping needs of visitors for years. The event showcases the creations of 200 local artists and runs every day from 10AM-10PM starting Black Friday till Christmas Eve (closing at 6PM on Christmas Eve.) If you’re in the Austin area or plan to visit during the holidays, make sure you put this great shopping experience on your list of things to do. Follow the link below for more info and location.
Now available in the ChetArt shop: Texas Fantasy Travel postcard set. Set of six 5″ x 7″ postcards printed on sturdy 18 pt. cover stock. Suitable to mail or frame.
“Got A Light? Matchbox Label Art” show opened at Gallery 1988 in L.A. and runs through September 8th. The collection showcases 35 new pieces, all paying tribute to the look of vintage matchbox labels with pop culture themes. A selection of pieces are also presented as 3-D matchboxes in shadowbox frames.
All prints are signed and numbered from a limited edition of 25. Number 1 from each edition is framed.
View the Entire Collection here
Join me at the reception at Gallery 1988 Friday, August 24th for the opening of “Got a Light? Matchbox Label Art.” It’s a collection of new artwork celebrating the look of vintage matchbox labels with a pop culture theme. Each of the 35 pieces are available as signed limited edition prints. Along with framed versions there are eleven from the collection presented as 3-D matchbox sculptures in shadowbox frames. There will also be a limited number boxes of matches labeled with a selection of images.
The show will be on display for two weeks and all pieces will be available in Gallery 1988’s online shop on Saturday, August 25th. If you’re in L.A. I hope to see you there!
Eleven pieces from the show are presented as 3D matchbox sculptures in shadowbox frames.
Art on matchboxes!
35 New Pieces Premiering At Gallery 1988
Find ChetArt in the Small Press section, table O-01 (across from Oni Press) at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con.
Laser cut wooden character pins by Chet Phillips. 1/8″ thick cherry hard wood is etched and cut with tie tack pin and rubber pin back. Available in the ChetArt shop.
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Travel poster series by Chet Phillips
This series of six 13 x 19 signed prints re-imagines vintage railway travel posters with fantasy elements such as dragons, giants, trolls and more.
Also available as a set of 5″ x 7″ postcards suitable for mailing or framing.
Each 5″ x 7″ postcard is printed on sturdy 18 pt matte stock with postcard mailing design on the reverse of each.
A selection of ChetArt Star Wars art celebrating Star Wars Day.
“Horror House” by Chet Phillips
“Horror House” is a signed 16″ x 20″ Giclee poster from an illustration by Chet Phillips. Japanese styled house composition depicts a variety of famous monsters and creatures from movies, TV and literature. Banner on left side translated to “Horror House” and below, “Kaiju” (Strange Beast.) Small placard on the right side translates to “Nightmare.”
Printed on high quality archival heavy 60lb polar matte cover stock paper and signed by the artist. Limited edition of 100.
Congratulations to Guillermo del Toro for winning the best direction and best picture Oscars for “The Shape of Water.” I had the pleasure of creating his portrait for the Gallery 1988 show in 2015. Just a handful of limited edition prints still available, now in the ChetArt shop.
“Mario Wars” greeting card measures 5.25″ x 5.25″ printed on 64lb. high quality archival cotton rag. Blank inside and includes 5.5″ x 5.5″ envelope.
Hero Complex Gallery presents an art show devoted to the films of director John McTiernan. My contribution imagines a portrait of the creature from Predator creating havoc in ancient Japan. Framed version including gold foiling pen details will be available in the gallery.
Smaller 11 x 14 signed Giclee prints (without gold foiling) now available in the ChetArt shop.
Wearable glass sculptures by Kit Paulson.
“Werewolves In London” by Chet Phillips
Created for Guzu Gallery’s “They’re Coming To Get You” horror art show, “Werewolves in London” mashes up the 30’s werewolf film with Warren Zevon’s “Werewolves of London” song. Signed and numbered limited edition Giclee prints available.
The Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a unique holiday shopping experience held annually in Austin, TX. The event runs from Black Friday through Christmas Eve, open every day from 10AM-10PM (closing at 6PM on Christmas Eve.) With 200+ artists on display, it’s always an honor to be included. If you’re in Austin or plan to visit during the holidays, be sure to Chet it out.
Gallery 1988 in L.A. presents their annual Crazy 4 Cult art show with the theme of cult movies. My submission combines characters, objects and quotes from Luc Besson’s “Fifth Element.” Signed limited edition prints available HERE.
New greeting cards in the ChetArt shop: “Alien Zen” and “Nap.”
