Gypsies of the Sea: A Process Video

Had a chance to have a few of the Swimming Machine folks over to see how there poster was made a few weeks back. We talked about how the project starts with roughs and thumbnails and progresses to a final piece. From there the process goes completely analog. Here is a clip they were kind enough to put together and share with me. There was a little bit of an issue with the ink not being exactly like i wanted it to begin with. The dark blue in was the starting point and was lightened to the more teal green/blue later that night.

Congrats are in order to Justin and the Swimming Machine, on having there Kickstarter project completed! Glad to have been able to help them out.

 
Gypsies of the Sea: A Screenprint by Brian Reed from Justin Lacy on Vimeo.

Thanks for stopping by again.


TTFN

Doc

Irons In The Fire

Its been a while and i apologize for that. I am pleased to tell you let you know about a few things in the works. I have had the pleasure of working on a new poster for Justin Lacy & the Swimming Machine's KickStarter project. The band is holding a kickoff for the endeavor this coming Friday (Dec 2nd) at Satellite Bar and Lounge. The show will get cranking at 9pm. The poster has proven to be a very challenging piece and i look forward to unveiling it this Friday. If you want to see some sneak peeks feel free to check out my Dribbble page.
Another few events to update you on. I will be participating in an art show up in our glorious State capital this coming January. There will be six local NC Poster Artists that will be hanging our work in the Amplified Art gallery. If your in Raleigh Sat, January 14th please stop in and show some love for gig posters. If you cant make it to the reception i encourage you to stop by between Jan 14 and Feb 10th.

Eric and Sarah (Poster Hound Family Workshop)

 

George Hage,  

Steve Oliva (Kitchen Island Show Print)

Paul Barbour (Dan Tanamo Design)

and myself will be the artist showing. I believe all the artist will have work for sale.

Switchfoot & Anberlin Tour Poster

So i had been trying to get a hold of Switchfoot and Anberlin to partner with them in order to raise support for the Stand Up for Kids organization (SUFK). Here is the scoop on SUFK, the poster and concept.

I would be honored to have your help in supporting this cause. I first was spurred to help after seeing a video encouraging those that attended the show to bring a backpack for a kid in need.




My original plan was to print these posters and give them to Switchfoot and Anberlin to sell on tour and in turn give the funds to SUFK or buy backpacks for kids in need. However, that was not in the cards; so i am going to be selling the posters and sending the money raised to SUFK. I typically don't like selling the posters for to much just so everyone can afford to get there hands on some wonderful screen prints. That said these are a little more expensive.

The price for the poster is $25 (plus $5 s+h). Go in with some friends and save on some shipping if you like i'm totally down with that. The specs on the image are 11.5" x 17" on a 12.5" x 19" sheet of 80 lb paper. I have printed 3 editions of about 50 each. The only difference is the paper color. You can have your pick of French Papers Construction Safety Orange, Duro Tone Packing Brown Wrap or a good ole white paper.

Please keep in mind that the profits will be going to a great cause. (If you want to help another cause and get a poster in the process jump over to Ink Initiative and help my buddy Keith Bowman and his team to make an impact.)

The finger print, in its very nature, is a human element that defines who we are. However, there is so much more to us then the blood and water that make up our bodies. That's where the lion come into the picture (in case you couldn't figure out what it was in the fingerprint). The Lionin the finger print represents inner strength and determination. The strength of those on the street and those fighting to help tomorrow be better for them. I liked that it works in duality.

Thanks for hangin in there to the end. Hopefully you have been encouraged to lend a helping hand. Keep in mind that you can always volunteer in your community and brighten the life of someone else.

Here are some shots of the art and the final posters.










Thanks again for stopping by the site and please spread the word. There are about 140 posters left. We are on our way to helping others.

Head over to my site and shoot me an email if you interested in picking up one or more of the posters. I am gonna try and sell as many off Etsy as possible to get as much as possible to SUFK.

Till next time.

Doc

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Aphasic Algebra Poster

Many of you have been following along with the Dribbble posts that i have been making for the upcoming Mute Math poster. I am please to announce that the art work is finally finished and the film has been printed, paper ordered and screens coated. Looks like i might be able to pull these bad boys this coming week. As always the poster will be a limited edition. I am planning on having a hand full available as pre-sale posters at a discount to all you folks that have been kind enough to read along and watch the poster unfold. For more information about the poster pre-sale be sure to check out my twitter feed for details.

Now on to the details and process of the poster. I had some fun with the Dribbble post for the Mute Math poster. Aphasic Algebra is a silly renaming of the band, Mute Math. I wanted to drop a hint as to what the project would be much like the little tidbits of imagery that Dribbble showcases. It very well may have been the late night that made me THINK it was brilliant and clever to name it Aphasic Algebra. The band is touring in support of their forthcoming album, out Oct 4th. I was super excited to know that they were going to be stopping in our backyard here in Wilmington NC. The inspiration for the poster imagery came from the title of the album Odd Soul. What does a soul look like, then what does an odd soul look like? Had some ideas that just didn't quite add up and didn't work with the rest of the poster. These guys always seem to be dressed in suits when ever they preform. I'd like to think is due to the New Orleans roots.

Below are some of the sketches and the progress of the poster.

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MUTE MATH Odd Soul Tour

I am pleased to share that Mute Math is coming to Wilmington on their Odd Soul Tour. They will be stopping by the Soapbox on Sept 13th. I have to say that i am looking forward to feeling the walls and floor move with the swaying of the souls inside.

It is wonderful to have friends with connections and that like the work that you are producing. After talking about wanting to produce a poster for the Mute Math show, my wonderful friend, Mr Holloman, was ale to get the band to give me the go ahead to produce a poster for the show.

To be honest, i liked the idea of producing posters for shows when the bands didn't know i was doing them. The pressure was a lot less intense. Now i find that i have placed myself in a pressure cooker to make it the most amazing poster yet. I have started poster and have a sneak peek for you to look at over on my Dribbble page.

In case you're not familiar with Mute Math i highly suggest you check them out. You need to check out some of there videos. Here is one of there recent vids that i am in love with.

I'll keep you posted on how the poster is progressing.

TTFN

Doc

Beta Printing

So you got to see the sketches and digital versions of the Beta Radio poster. The following pictures were taken during the printing process. Had some fun with some test prints. Take a look. Thanks for stopping in.

Beta Radio CD Release Show

So i have been working on a poster for the band Beta Radio the last few weeks for there upcoming CD release show. It happening here in town at the SoapBox Laundro Lounge, Friday night September 17th. Doors will open at 9 and the cover is $5. Beta Radio will be playing with some other local favs. Onward, Soldiers and Rio Bravo will be rounding out the bill. Its gearing up to be a grand evening. I encourage any one that can to try and make it out to take in the show.

They had tossed out the idea of having me do a poster or shirt design back a month or so ago. Brent "officially" approached me back at the end of August to come up with a poster for the release show. I had started some doodles and sketches, but things were going in a totally different direction at that point. More illustrative than what i've got going on in the posters now.

Most of the changes came into play when i was flipping through a book Brent picked up. It was Jason Munn's book of posters. Brent is all about some Small Stakes poster design. and i can see why. The guys got some serious talent and simple clean designs that don't need a lot going on with in the actual piece.

I wish i had that kind of clarity and simplicity in my own design work. With that thought i set out, not design a Jason Munn poster but, to edit my own process and try simplifying the page a little more. I feel like i was able to do this in this Beta Radio poster. The poster went through a few initial sketches of this concept before setting into the final layout.

After thinking of a few ideas that really didn't lend themselves to a cd release show, i tried turning my thought more to that frame of mind. That's when the records as balloons concept was born. Cd's just felt weird and out of place (more so than record). I am really excited to get these posters finished. I'm trying a silver ink in the poster which will be a first. Hopefully, not the last. The plan, as of now is to print three versions of the poster. Same design, just switching of the background colors. Here are some process and layout roughs.

Here are the three color options that are going to be printed.

Here is the final that is going to be produced and sold off. Hope to get some posters down to Gravity Records as well. A few last minute tweaks to help bring some depth to the piece, i ran the twine behind the fingers and wrist.

Hopefully, i have hit on something that everyone can enjoy with these colors. Thanks for stopping in and checking everything out. Hope you enjoyed the visit.


Doc