48" x 60", acrylic
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Review "To Rule In Hell"
Review: Caffeine Dreams – Issue 1 – 3
Horror Society
By Brian Kirst
Like many horror film anthologies, story-wise, comic magazine Caffeine Dreams can be somewhat of a mixed bag. Some offerings are haunting, poetically realized and taut. Others are hard to follow and/or end abruptly. Yet, the art (which seems to be this comic’s primary focus) is always inventive and topnotch.
In issue number one, Todd Harris’ (www.brocasso.com) art for “Big Ships” is simple and elegant with just enough artistic unreality to create a unique and extremely enjoyable experience. His subtle shading and sharp penciling truly remind one why comics are such a rich art form.
The second issue contains a truly haunting story in Mark Allyn Stewart’s “To Rule in Hell”. Using influences like HG Wells, George Romero zombie flicks and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein antics, Stewart indulges us with a vibrant, thoughtful tale. Chris Sagovac’s art is dark and commanding as well, making “To Rule in Hell” a true pleasure. Danny Poulos’ front cover also is a compelling piece of work, combining images from the various tales featured inside the issue.
Issue 3 contains a quick, intellectually stimulating tale in “The Axe”. Writer R. J. Gamayo uses “The Axe” to explore the emotional effects of violence and war, ultimately exploring how savagery can become commonplace. The slashing, thoughtful story also features some pretty mythically ferocious artwork by Aposcar Cruz as well.
With the Caffeine Dreams series, DWAP Productions proves their devotion to independent talent and originality is a boon not only to the comics’ industry but to all science fiction and horror lovers as well. Check all their eclectic offerings out at www.dwapproductions.com
(Note: DWAP Productions is proudly involved with the comic book-entertainment collective The Antidote Trust – www.theantidotetrust.com)
Horror Society
Horror Society
By Brian Kirst
Like many horror film anthologies, story-wise, comic magazine Caffeine Dreams can be somewhat of a mixed bag. Some offerings are haunting, poetically realized and taut. Others are hard to follow and/or end abruptly. Yet, the art (which seems to be this comic’s primary focus) is always inventive and topnotch.
In issue number one, Todd Harris’ (www.brocasso.com) art for “Big Ships” is simple and elegant with just enough artistic unreality to create a unique and extremely enjoyable experience. His subtle shading and sharp penciling truly remind one why comics are such a rich art form.
The second issue contains a truly haunting story in Mark Allyn Stewart’s “To Rule in Hell”. Using influences like HG Wells, George Romero zombie flicks and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein antics, Stewart indulges us with a vibrant, thoughtful tale. Chris Sagovac’s art is dark and commanding as well, making “To Rule in Hell” a true pleasure. Danny Poulos’ front cover also is a compelling piece of work, combining images from the various tales featured inside the issue.
Issue 3 contains a quick, intellectually stimulating tale in “The Axe”. Writer R. J. Gamayo uses “The Axe” to explore the emotional effects of violence and war, ultimately exploring how savagery can become commonplace. The slashing, thoughtful story also features some pretty mythically ferocious artwork by Aposcar Cruz as well.
With the Caffeine Dreams series, DWAP Productions proves their devotion to independent talent and originality is a boon not only to the comics’ industry but to all science fiction and horror lovers as well. Check all their eclectic offerings out at www.dwapproductions.com
(Note: DWAP Productions is proudly involved with the comic book-entertainment collective The Antidote Trust – www.theantidotetrust.com)
Horror Society
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Multiplex Paintings Sold
The new year is starting off great. Three of my Multiplex paintings have sold this past weekend to private collectors in St. Louis, Missouri. It is nice to see my studio full of art, but it is especially nice to know that more of my paintings are finding new homes of their own in private collections. Starting clockwise, the upper left painting is "Natural Born Killers" (48"x 60"), "Night Of The Living Dead" (28"x 48") and "Casablanca" (48"x 60"). All of the above paintings are in acrylic.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Upcoming Shows
Upcoming events this week.
"From The World With Love" is a group showing to raise awareness of the importance of natural green area. The showing will take place on 12.20.08 at the SOS Gallery in West Java, Indonesia. What a great place for a show raising awareness for the environment. This gallery appears to be open air venue.
Documentation
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Edgar Allan Poe's Ligeia
Here is the official movie poster. I didn't have the opportunity to do any illustrations for the poster, but I wanted to share it. You have to see the movie to see mine (or at least check out the trailer, there is a quick flash of some of the arcane pages I drew).
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