The Art of Triffid

Chad VanGaalen - Molten Light

2011-12-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

An even better music video by the maestro Chad VanGaalen.

Enjoy!

Chad VanGaalen - Peace On The Rise

2011-12-14T01:02:00.000-08:00

Just found this great video by Canadian artist Chad VanGaalen. Not only did he write the song which is from his new album Diaper Island (released through Sub Pop) but also animated the video you see below.

Enjoy

Christmas is coming

2011-12-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

It's only two weeks away and if like me you still haven't bought any gifts why not take a trip down to southsea gallery, they have very kindly started stocking my screen prints. Or alternately take a trip over to my Big Cartel shop.

Have a great christmas everyone!

Big Cartel vs Etsy

2011-09-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

I've been running my shop through Big Cartel for a while now and although it's been fairly popular I am considering the switch over to Etsy. It would be really nice to hear some opinions on which you think is the better shopfront out of the two or even if there is a better choice.

Leave your message after the beep

Inside Nobrow

2011-09-14T04:58:00.000-07:00

Nobrow are an independent printing and publishing studio based in Shoreditch London, they regularly work with artists such as Ben Newman and Jack Teagle to name but a few. Everything they release is limited edition and I can guarantee that looking on their website will have a detrimental effect on your bank account!
Check them out here

Creative review took a guided tour around their studios for a look behind the scenes.

Gatchaman Painting #1

2011-09-13T15:48:00.000-07:00

Here is a better, non iphone picture of the painting.

As always please feel free to comment

Thanks

T

Gatchaman revisited

2011-09-05T07:14:00.000-07:00

I have been away, but I haven't been resting on my laurels. I have been working on the set of an independent horror film for a month. If you would like to see my work on the project please visit my other blog welcometothedarkslide.blogspot.com or my website welcometothedarkslide.co.uk
Now I am back I have revisited one of my screen prints and made a small painting of it.
Painted using a mixture of system 3 acrylics and chromacolour animation paints.
If you would like to see the work in progress please visit my flickr page

The dead will walk...

2011-08-17T10:05:00.000-07:00

Apologies for not posting anything recently. I have been working as camera assistant/second unit on a film.
I have also set up my photographic studio on set and have been photographing all of the cast and crew, if you would like to see what i've been up to check out my other blog:
welcometothedarkslide.blogspot.com

We have a week and a half left of principal photography, so once it's all over I will be back up and blogging.

See you on the other side!

Mary Blair

2011-07-29T16:26:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be nice to talk about influences and peoples work I admire, So here is a video about Disney artist Mary Blair.

Blair worked as a concept artist for Walt Disney in the 1940's and 50's creating concept art and colour design for films such as Dumbo and Alice in Wonderland.

I am learning to paint again from scratch in the hope that I can better understand the subtleties of using colour and have found that there are very few books on the subject of painting in a particular style or working with colour.

Something that has always stuck with me are the images at the end of the original Captain Scarlet series and the way in which they are painted. I have always tried to get to that level of realism with my work but never been successful, so perhaps by starting all over again I can improve.

Anyway, sit back and enjoy the video.

I would like to know what artists have influenced you and why, so please feel free to comment below.

Badger Press Summer Open Studio

2011-07-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

Saturday just gone was the open studio day at Badger Press. Everyone had a great day despite the disappointing turn out, jaffa cakes and moustache cakes were eaten, some screen printing was done and lots of tea was drunk. So for those of you who couldn't make it here are some photographs.

Hope to see you at the next one!

Moustache cakes

Moustached Dillon

A selection of work by artists who use the press was on sale

My work on sale

The new addition to the press - A Risograph printer with

black and blue inks. More colours coming soon.

If you have never heard of a Risograph it works similar to a photocopier,

but uses ink. Prints amazingly quickly and is perfect for edition runs.

Screen printing underway

The new bunting

Jaws 3d screen print exposed and ready to print.

therewassomethingwrong

2011-07-22T01:53:00.000-07:00

If you only look at one website today make this it:
therewassomethingwrong.com

It is the home of Shawn. The man without a surname.
Although what he lacks in surname he more than makes up for with drawing skills.

Here is a fine example of his work and also check out his flickr page, but do that tomorrow,
you've already seen one website today.

Spitfire munny

2011-07-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

Just started working on a new munny. Check out my flickr page for more progress shots.

Mike Doyle - Abandoned lego houses

2011-07-20T15:55:00.000-07:00

Rolling through Flickr while waiting for my phone to update itself I found the amazing work of Mike Doyle. I won't try to explain his work, all I will say is he makes abandoned run down houses out of lego and they are rad.

See more of his work here:
http://mikedoylesnap.blogspot.com/

and here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7931559@N08/

Roll up! Roll up!

2011-07-19T03:37:00.000-07:00

This saturday we will be opening The Badger Press in Bishops Waltham for everyone to come and have a look round. We will have paper toys for people to customise, people will be screen printing so you can see the process in action, we will have lots of work by local artists for sale and also tea, cakes and biscuits.

Badger Press

Unit 4, Claylands Road Industrial Estate,, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1BH, United Kingdom

So cancel your plans for the weekend and come and join us to celebrate the british summer in style!

Chimney

2011-07-19T03:33:00.000-07:00

Still learning illustrator at the expense of a good nights sleep!

Citizen Ghost

2011-07-16T16:15:00.000-07:00

A new print has landed in my shop this week "Citizen Ghost #1" is my first

Glow in the Dark print. Here are some shots of the finished print,

plus a few process pictures.

Citizen Ghost #1 can be purchased here

Ghosts in the machine

2011-07-14T04:09:00.000-07:00

Here are two new pieces i've been playing around with this week.

I've been teaching myself illustrator after years of using Coral Draw and I have to admit that it really is as good as people say. The 3d plug-in is amazing and i've already used it to make the flying saucer in my promo postcard.

As always comments are appreciated

Dark City Gallery

2011-07-07T10:28:00.000-07:00

Well, the week is over and it's been pretty hectic. This week we ran a stall at a Scifi convention in Eastleigh, attended a film festival, did a camera test for a zombie film with Charmed Apocalypse and I got to record some singing if you can call it that on my friend Lord Lav's new album.
So all in all it's been a good week!

At the SF convention in Eastleigh I had the great pleasure of meeting Ross and Kellyann who run Dark City Gallery, they sell one off pieces of art and limited edition screen prints, including this screen print by Dan Mumford which I bought from them.

Four colour with glow in the dark highlights, 18x24" signed edition of 110.
Unlike the God Machine Predator screen print that I missed, I was lucky enough to see this for the first time at the show and grab a copy before they all went! The amount of work DCG had on show and the amount of knowledge they have about their prints was amazing. It was also great to see a lot of work by so many artists up close as you can never judge a piece of work on a computer monitor.

I'll upload some pics of my two new prints this week.

Thanks for watching!

To Boldly Go...

2011-06-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

This Saturday a few of us will be running a stall at the South Coast Collectors fair in Eastleigh.

In preparation for the event i've been working on some new business card ideas and also a new piece of ghostbusters themed work.

We'll be selling screen prints and plush toys at special bargain prices, so come down and bag yourself a bargain piece of art.

The fair is at

Fleming Park Leisure Centre,

Passfield Avenue,

Eastleigh,

Hampshire,

SO50 9NL

The Walking Dead

2011-06-10T09:54:00.000-07:00

I don't know if you've ever attempted to use After Effects. I have, and it's a very complicated program to make anything look half decent in.
So if you want to be inspired by some great After Effects work head on over to Art of the Title and watch Daniel Kanemoto's version of the intro to The Walking Dead. Daniel talks about his influences and the process he used to make the sequence and there's also a bit of The Eels thrown in for good measure.

Enjoy!

Spraypaint

2011-06-06T03:36:00.001-07:00

Spraypaint, a photo by AKA-Triffid on Flickr.

New and old munnies uploaded to my flickr page

http://www.flickr.com/photos/akatriffid/

Ghostbusters Munny

2011-06-06T02:51:00.001-07:00

Ghostbusters Munny, a photo by AKA-Triffid on Flickr.

Custom ghostbusters Munny painted using Chromacolour animation paints.

I painted this at the tail end of last year and am working on two new ones at the moment. I've done lot of sculpting work on them, so keep checking back for work in progress photos!

Royal

2011-05-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

One of my favourite films is The Royal Tenenbaums.
I've been meaning to draw something to do with it for ages, so here's one of my graphics tablet doodles of Royal.

I might draw the entire family if I get a chance.

New prints!

2011-05-20T03:15:00.000-07:00

I have been busy down in the studio working on some new prints, so here they are.

The first to drop is Diamond head followed by a fluorescent pink variant of Slimer in an edition of 10.

Diamond Head - 4 colour, signed, un-numbered edition on 150 gsm acid-free

Norfolk cartridge paper.

Green edition of 100, Pink edition of 10.

Both prints can be purchased here.

Thanks for watching

Screen Printing Days

2011-05-04T03:45:00.000-07:00

I have been teaching screen printing classes at Badger Press in Bishops Waltham over the last few months. Now, due to popular demand three extra days have been added.

If you would like more info please follow the link through to the Badger Press website .

The classes have been great fun and I have met a lot of like minded people and in turn they have all had a great day and made new friends.

The classes cost £40 and are limited to 6 people. I cater for all ability ranges, so it doesn't matter what level you are at.

Hope to see you there

Strong Island and The Round Tower

2011-04-13T14:21:00.000-07:00

This coming Friday will be the preview night of the first exhibition at the new Round Tower Gallery in old Portsmouth.

The exhibition will feature work by over 30 local creatives showcasing work by a mixture of professional artists and students.

The exhibition has been masterminded by Claire Sambrook and Strong Island who have dedicated their time to promoting the arts in the Portsmouth area.

I have been kindly invited to exhibit a few pieces of work under the wing of Badger Press, so if you are about on friday from 6pm onwards come down and take in the sights.

For more information on the exhibition including opening times please visit The Round Tower.

The Time Machine

2011-03-22T03:22:00.000-07:00

The Time Machine is one of my favourite books, so I thought I would have a go at my own version of the cover.
I wanted to create something fairly graphic without actually showing the machine or the time traveller.

As always please feel free to comment.

T

The Wolfman

2011-02-28T15:43:00.000-08:00

Sometimes the old films should just be left alone.
Ok, the transformation sequence in the original Wolfman might not look amazing and the acting is a bit ropey, but it's all those endearing elements that make some films classics. I watched the updated version of The Wolfman, and although it's an impressive film with a great cast I didn't care about a single character in the story. The film makers just seemed to want to bombard you with amazing visuals that overpower everything else and leave you feeling empty when the credits roll.

Acrylic on Wood panel 5 x 6"

The Twins

2011-02-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

The Twins see the beginning and end of time simultaneously, forever aware that they cannot alter the chain of events that unfold before their ever watchful eyes.

This print is an open ended edition and I will produce a few different colour runs of it in the near future.

As always I appreciate peoples comments.

Thanks for tuning in.

ROST

2011-02-18T03:09:00.000-08:00

On the small island of Guernsey lives the record collecting mud wrestling head of the Readerswives Collective, his name is ROST. I have known him for many years and under the many different names he goes by, he has always fought tooth and nail to create an art scene on the island, and welcomes in anyone who would like to contribute. Think of him as Guernseys very own Fagin of the art world.
Anyway, i'm being side tracked. ROST has a new blog for your viewing pleasure, I won't attempt to describe his work, so you will have to see it for yourselves.
Here is a taster below, and here is the link.

Enjoy!

Do you hear strange noises in the middle of the night?

2011-02-11T17:07:00.000-08:00

I am gradually amassing a fine collection of art work, and a few days ago received a new piece by Mexican artist German Orozco. Sold in an edition of 100 and signed by the artist the print was produced for 1988 galleries 3G art show (Gremlins, Goonies and Ghostbusters).
The detail and brushwork are amazing, right down to the name badges which have been meticulously painted and the Giclee print is very well produced.

If you would like to see more of his work visit: germanorozco.com

Slimer

2011-02-02T15:00:00.000-08:00

Without a doubt Ghostbusters is one of the greatest comedies, if not films of all time and to show my appreciation I will be working on a series of GB screen prints. So i've decided to start with Slimer and am currently working on Sandman from Dream Me a Dream. If you have any other suggestions I would love to hear them. Just leave a comment below.

The print is a three colour hand pulled screen print on 150 gsm acid-free Norfolk cartridge paper and is limited to an edition of 100. They are available in my shop, so get em while they're hot!

All editions are signed and numbered and the print is A3 with an image size of 16x19cm.

As always, thanks for dropping by!

The making of Gatchaman

2011-02-02T10:00:00.000-08:00

As promised, here are production photos of the Gatchaman print. If you would like to see more please visit my Flickr page. I have been busy working on other screen prints and will upload them in a few days, thanks for watching!

Gatchaman/Battle of the planets print now available!

2011-01-16T18:52:00.000-08:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to announce the first of five Gatchaman screen prints that I have been working on. The print is in an edition of 100, each individually signed and also featuring 10 very rare chaser prints, which I will randomly insert into the orders. The chaser prints are classed as Phoenix Editions and there will be ten per character in the series.

Here's what to look out for if you're lucky enough to find one in with your order!

If you like what you see then the print can be purchased here,
or by clicking the shop link in the links tab.

Production photos to follow shortly!

Weapons of cats

2011-01-04T09:48:00.000-08:00

On a far off planet two warring factions fight for supremacy. Little do they know that General Calcium plans to destroy the holy scratching post and enslave the entire planet. If this event were to take place then cat city would crumble and all would be lost...

The Thyrilian Rocket Baron sculpt started life as a £1 charity shop porcelain cat. For those of you who prefer him before the modifications I apologise. For those of you who detest sculpted porcelain animals. Welcome.

Weapons of cats started as a joke between me and a friend, so to take the joke further I created this for him as an xmas present. The shoulder canon is a pen lid, with half a guitar pick for the fin and the bullets are rice. Everything else I sculpted out of milliput.

So the next time you see a porcelain ornament, resist the urge to nudge it off the shelf and think of the possibilities of what it could be.

Have a great new year.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

2010-12-27T16:58:00.000-08:00

I hope you all had a good christmas, I have been making a lot of presents this year including a few custom figures. I will upload some pics the next chance I get. In the mean time, here is a Munny I customised earlier in the year.

Have a great New Year!

Gatchaman

2010-12-15T17:35:00.000-08:00

I've been busy working away this week at Badger Press on my first run of screen prints, which will be revealed very soon.

10 Years ago I worked screen printing t-shirts, the hours were long and the deadlines were tight, It's been great fun getting back in to printing and being able to take my time and enjoy it!

The first print depicts Ken from the 1970's japanese television show Gatchaman (or Battle of the Planets in America and England) with the rest of the team to follow throughout 2011.
The print is a four colour hand pulled screen print on 150 gsm acid-free Norfolk cartridge paper.
I will also post up production photos when I release the image of the print
between christmas and the new year, so stay tuned!

Farewell and adieu Centre Fold

2010-12-08T16:32:00.000-08:00

The Readerswives Collective have recently updated their website to include many new artists including myself. Operating from their base in Guernsey the RWC offer art and opportunities to the masses and aim to encourage artistic development across the board.

If you are curious to see what they have to offer check out the brand new site at: readerswivescollective.com

Also, this coming friday will see the last ever exhibition at the Centre Fold Gallery. The exhibition "The Phat Lady Sings" showcases the work of young up and coming artists and will mark the end of an era for the Centre Fold.
Doors open 6:30 - 9:00
Centre Fold Gallery
Trinity Square Centre
Trinity Square
St Peter Port
Guernsey
GY1 1LX

The Eye

2010-12-03T15:57:00.000-08:00

Well, i've been stuck in my house now for a whole day due to the snow,
so i've done a few illustrations to keep me from going mad.
First up are two variations of The Eye, One with eyelids and one without.
I've also given the one without a slightly warmer tone.
Let me know which you prefer.

Watching the Watchmen

2010-11-26T18:00:00.000-08:00

Just playing around with a few ideas and came up with a Watchmen poster.
I had some other text on here, but it looked too crowded.

Hello

2010-11-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

This is my first post, so here is an image I made to advertise a workshop I will be running early next year.
At some point I will start selling prints of my work, so I would like to know if anyone is interested.

T