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.
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Speed Demon Sticker
Now available: Speed Demon vinyl sticker in the ChetArt shop.
Monster Trucks on Toy Break
A big thanks to the folks at Toy Break and especially Brandon Griffith for reviewing his ChetArt Monster Truck accordion book purchase from San Diego Comic Con. (Book review starts at the 10:36 mark)
Wizard World Austin 2016
Austin’s Comic Con, a.k.a. Wizard World takes place September 23rd-25th at the Austin Convention Center.
ChetArt will be located in Artist Alley, table C-40.
Imaginary Friends: A Field Guide
On a crisp November morning in 1889, our world was transformed with the appearance of a dimensional rift behind the sleepy cottage of Conrad Rookwood Corrigan. The mysterious world populated by Imaginary Friends was revealed and humankind would never be the same.
Imaginary Friends: A Cross-Dimensional Field Guide introduces the basics of this monumental event with facts and details of the discovery, character studies, the formation of an exploration team and even pop culture influences.
This 31 page pamphlet book written and illustrated by Chet Phillips focuses on the magical revelations gathered from the “Age of Imagined Enlightenment.”
“A must read for anyone interested in the future of cross-dimensional alliances.”
— Argus Pringlesheet
“The quintessential introductory guide for learning about Imaginary Friends.”
— Primble Quackenwise
A selection of 24 notable Imaginary Friends included with biographies, classifications and quotes.
Age of Imagined Enlightenment inspired novelty ads.
~Purchase Your Copy Here~
Godzilla and Grumpy Greetings
Two new greeting cards are now available in the ChetArt online shop: “Assault on Tokyo” and “Grumpy the Hutt” are available as 5″ x 7″ glossy sturdy greeting cards with envelope.
~Shop for ChetArt Greeting Cards Here~
Summer Show ATX @ Brazos Hall
Saturday Sept. 17th ChetArt will be set up and selling at the 5th Annual Summer Show ATX . Get more info here.
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~
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.
Click Book Spreads to Enlarge
~Shop for books and prints here~
Rumble in R’lyeh and Mystery Kabuki
“Rumble in R’lyeh” and “Mystery Kabuki” greeting cards now available in the ChetArt shop:
~Shop For Greeting Cards Here~
Guzu Gallery- High Scores II
For Guzu Gallery’s High Scores II event my contribution is an imaginary video game cover based on the thrilling climax to Ernest Cline’s wonderful book “Ready Player One.”
~Limited edition prints available here.~
Gallery 1988- 20 Years Later Show
Gallery 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.
ChetArt Greeting Cards
Selection of four greeting cards featuring ChetArt now available. 5″ x 7″ cards on sturdy 14 pt glossy cover stock. Blank inside. Each comes with envelope and packaged in clear cello sleeve.
~Find the Selection Here~
Not Bad For A Human- Aliens tribute
Celebrating 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~
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~
Gallery 1988- Idiot Box The Rerun
Gallery 1988 (West) presents “Idiot Box The Rerun” art show, paying homage to all things TV related. I created a faux block of postage stamps highlighting some of the more memorable Twilight Zone episodes. Each stamp is larger than life size and the print has been die cut to emulate actual stamps. Each has the title and main character along with the episode number and year that it aired.