Gallery 1988- 20 Years Later Show

FromDuskTillDawn_ChetArtBlogGallery 1988 presents the “20 Years Later” show, representing movies that premiered in 1996. My contribution pays tribute to the Robert Rodriguez cult classic “From Dusk Till Dawn.” Signed limited edition of 25. Show opens 7/1/16 and art will be available online the day after. Look for an updated shopping link soon.

Not Bad For A Human- Aliens tribute

AliensTributeEtsyPrintCelebrating a true sequel success, James Cameron’s “Aliens” was a white knuckled thrill ride when it was released in 1986 and still holds up years later. The film is full of catch phrases (thanks mostly to Bill Paxton’s character) on top of the terrifying action. My tribute print combines some of the better known quotes and phrases, mixed in with notable icons and a portrait of Ellen Ripley.

~Prints Available Here~

Minimalist Horror Posters

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Fun collection of posters depicting famous horror movies. via Chrome Yellow

Adam Osgood- Animated Alphabet

Spooktacular: An Animated Alphabet from Adam Osgood

Field Notes- ChetArt

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Whether you need to make a grocery list or take notes on your latest Kaiju or Steampunk Monkey sighting, ChetArt Field Notes can come to your rescue. These compact and handy notebooks measure at 3.5″ x 5″ and contain 32 lined pages appropriate for an infinite number of note taking, random thoughts or memory enhancing recordings. Each book is hand bound with thread stitching. Choose between the Steampunk Monkey Nation portrait of Genevieve Octavia Starksparrow and the mighty Kaiju versions. A number of interior pages include small decorative icons. Each version comes in the variety of colors including, yellow, orange, parchment blue and oatmeal.

You can find them in the online shop through these links:

Steampunk Monkey Field Notes  &  Kaiju Field Notes

 

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Perfect for a back pocket or purse. Field Notes on the fly.

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Childhood- ChetArt Hand Bound Book

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Childhood is a hand bound book of Japanese styled illustrations paying homage to nostalgic activities and toys. Each image showcases playful parodies of a variety of characters from films, TV and pop culture. This 48 page book contains 20 full color illustrations. Haiku poetry and reflections on youthful amusements accompany each piece of art. Written, illustrated and designed by Chet Phillips with binding created by Julie Sullivan of Dancing Cat Bindery.

The book measures 8.5″ x 11″ printed on 80 gloss text. Front and back covers are richly textured 100lb. Espresso cover stock with a window on front cover revealing a peek to the interior orange cover stock page. Each cover is gold foil stamped with Japanese characters (translates: childhood) and is sewn with a Japanese stab binding technique using green ribbon. The last two pages translate the Japanese titles and text within each illustration.

 

Book and a select number of prints available in the ChetArt online store HERE.

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Character parodies represented in Childhood:

Godzilla • King Kong • MST3K • The Hulk • The Thing • Totoro •  Catbus • Cthulhu • Nosferatu • The Terminator • Robo Cop • Alien • Mothra • Ultraman • Ultraman Zero • King Ghidorah  • Bender • Baragon • Gremlin • Mogwai • Astro Boy • Tetsujin 28 • Robby the Robot • Optimus Prime • Cyclops • Martian • Metaluna Mutant • Mechagodzilla • Gamera • Bubo • Kraken • Tardis • Daleks • Space Godzilla

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~Click Here to Browse the ChetArt Shop for the Book and a Selection of Prints~

Kings of Cult- Hero Complex Gallery

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~Click Here To See The Print In The Online Shop~

Hero Complex Gallery, in collaboration with Trailers From Hell, presents an event honoring the work of film legends Roger Corman and Joe Dante.

From the “Kings of Cult” show page:

HCG is proud and honored to present this pop-art tribute to the two legendary directors and Trailers From Hell Gurus, Joe Dante and Roger Corman. All artwork in the show will pay tribute to the entire body of work of both directors.

This tribute will begin with a double feature screening at The New Beverly Cinema of Joe Dante’s Matinee (1993) and Roger Corman’s The Masque of the Red Death (1964) on May 23rd at 7:30pm. Joe Dante and Roger Corman will be in attendance for a Q&A prior to the show along with other special guests.

The events will continue the next night at Hero Complex Gallery for the opening of the Kings of Cult exhibit, on Saturday May 24th at 7pm. Joe Dante and Roger Corman will be in attendance. Original props from their classic films will be on exhibit as well.

 

My two contributions honor Joe Dante with “Gremlins” and for Roger Corman, “The Pit and the Pendulum.” I saw Mr. Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe inspired film as a kid. Vincent Price’s speech at the end of the movie before the pendulum was put in motion was the essence of pure madness and horror.

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~Click Here to See the Print In the Online Shop~

Along with framed versions and signed limited edition print runs of each, there will also be a batch of 4″ x 4″ “Gremlin Speed Demon” vinyl stickers available at the opening.

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~Click Here to See the Sticker In the Online Shop~

King For a Day Show- Hero Complex Gallery

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Hero Complex Gallery presents the “King For A Day” art show, a tribute to Stephen King’s full body of collected works. A portion of the proceeds from the show will benefit Mr. King’s charity, The Haven Foundation.  The Haven Foundation is a non-profit service that benefits freelance creatives of all types that find themselves unable to work due to disease or accident. Opening reception is Friday March 21st, 1-10PM. Online link to follow once the store link is up.

Above is my contribution to the show titled “Fury,” a signed giclee limited edition of 5. Inspired by Stephen King’s “Christine.” Beyond the scrapyard and into a dark region of hell, a second life for the demonic Plymouth Fury “Christine” is re-imagined as a coin operated ride for fiendish tykes.

Click here to browse the “King For A Day” online store

Milkyeyes

Best to avoid viewing this if you’re susceptible to nightmares. Beautiful nonetheless.

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Tentacles! An Art Show

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I’m proud to be a part of the upcoming “Tentacles!” art show at Ltd. Gallery in Seattle. Curated by Bonnie Burton, the show will be chock full of a variety of tentacle related art inspired by pop culture, literature, nature and comic books by 40 artists. The three ChetArt entries illustrate moments from a series, with a nod to Norman Saunders, that pits Martians against the dreaded Cthulhu creature. The show opens May 4th. Discover more as the date draws nearer by visiting the Ltd. Gallery site.

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Colin Raff

In the mood for some disturbing nightmarish images? Colin Raff has your prescription.

Jeremy Enecio

Jeremy Enecio’s “Cthulu” strikes just the right amount of horror with its minimal treatment.

Michael Ramstead

Michael Ramstead formulates intriguing narratives into his beautiful, unsettling paintings.

Happy Birthday H.P. Lovecraft

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“We shall see that at which dogs howl in the dark, and that at which cats prick up their ears after midnight.”–H.P. Lovecraft-born August 20, 1890

Danny Van Ryswyk

Danny Van Ryswyk deftly combines 2D and 3D techniques to create a series of arresting images.

Anton Semenov

Anton Semenovs work appears to have a direct line into the true stuff of nightmares.

Don Kenn

Don Kenn’s work makes me imagine an alternate universe where Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” is instead written by H.P. Lovecraft and illustrated by Edward Gorey. Don’s vision and execution is wonderfully creepy.

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