Posts Tagged ‘artwork’

Jason Palmer is plugging along on his licensed Serenity portrait series. Here's his completed Simon Tam portrait, ready for sale. Next up: Jayne.

You can buy the 13"x19" Limited Edition Giclee Print here (includes a custom double mat set to fit a standard 16×20 frame). Or you can buy the original 21"x28" painting, acrylic on board, here.

Remember, you can buy the portraits separately but if you preorder the entire set of nine crewmembers and the ship you’ll get a free 11th portrait of the Operative, only available to preorder customers, and a free 12th print of… we still don't know what, it's a surprise. Available as 13?x19? Giclee prints signed, numbered, and limited to 300 prints, or as Fine Art canvas stretched and framed in a 14?x20? gallery style thin black canvas frame (no glass). Signed and numbered, limited to 100 copies.

Jason’s artwork has stunned and delighted fans, cast, and Joss alike by capturing everything we love about the characters in these magnificent portraits. Check out his site for more Firefly and Serenity artwork, as well as licensed artwork for Star Wars, Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, Harry Potter, and more. And don’t miss his SerenityStuff interview here!

It's out and for sale: a signed and numbered lithograph of the Worlds of the Alliance, created by Serenity graphic designer Geoffrey Mandel. Order it from TFAW.com or directly from QMx.

Worlds of the Alliance was created by designer Geoffrey Mandel for the classroom scene in the movie Serenity, but was never used because the final set for that scene had no walls. However, Mr. Mandel was still required to create this most authoritative and comprehensive guide to the planets of the 'Verse yet produced, which was reviewed and approved by director/writer Joss Whedon himself.

When we first saw this fabulous piece of artwork and 'Verse lore, we just didn't think it was fair that Browncoats would never get a chance to see, much less own a copy. That's why we arranged with Universal and Mr. Mandel this opportunity for you to own one of only 1,000 27"x19" lithographic art prints of the Worlds of the Alliance, hand-signed and numbered by Mr. Mandel himself, for just $39.95.

QMx has a bit more of the backstory from Geoff, and it's worth checking out.

The new QMx Insider is out from Quantum Mechanix with lots of new stuff to want and have.

First up: Ben Mund has outdone himself again, which has to be getting tiring. His elegantly beautiful Serenity Valley Map has been completely revamped and produced as a limited edition, 30" x 26.5" lithograph printed on 100-pound, satin-finish stock. Only 1500 will be available. You can preorder it now from QMx, it will ship in May. UPDATE: Now you can preorder it from TFAW.com.

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Like the art from the new Serenity mini-series, "Serenity: Better Days" by Will Conrad?

Wanna own some?

He's auctioning off pages at eBay, with some pretty reasonable Buy It Now prices.

I've been waiting for this one… New from QMx, a limited edition lithograph of the Fruity Oaty Bar ad, signed and numbered by Serenity graphic designer Geoff Mandel himself.

The Fruity Oaty Bar ad in Serenity is one of the most notable few seconds of film in the movie. Short as the ad is it sticks with you, just like the Mr Sparkle Detergent ad from The Simpsons. As it turns out it was that very ad from the Simpsons that inspired both Joss Wheedon and Serenity designer Geoffrey Mandel to create the Fruity Oaty Bar video that sent River into kill mode.

In the continuing collaboration between the Serenity design team and QMX we are proud to offer you the chance to own one of these limited edition Fruity Oaty Bar lithographs. Each lithograph measures 36"x24" and is hand signed and numbered by Mr Mandel. It's shiny!

Each print will be shipped rolled in individual tubes.

$39.95, due out June 11. Order yours now!

100 retailers won the Dark Horse 100 contest and received 10 each of this ultra-rare version of "Serenity: Better Days" #1 with a wrap-around cover by artist Will Conrad. That means only 1000 of these were made, and you know you want one. How can that happen?

First, check the list of winners to see if your local comic store was one of the lucky ones, and then head over there and start your begging. You're a known browncoat there, right? Friendly and helpful and one of the regulars? Depending on the store, maybe you'll get lucky.

If not, head to eBay, where they're already popping up for sale. Prices are varying wildly, so try different combinations of search terms to see if you can nab one that maybe not everyone is seeing.

Good luck, travelers, and if you find any good sources please post 'em in the comments.

Right now Adam Hughes, cover artist for "Serenity: Better Days" and the "Those Left Behind" collections, has offered to answer questions over at Whedonesque. Head here and post your questions in the comments!

Posted at Adam Hughes' site, all three covers to the Dark Horse "Serenity: Better Days' comic miniseries, individually and as the complete pic. Be sure to go see 'em all, nice and large. Love the expressions…

Remember, 1st issue is coming out March 12 (Preorder it here!) 
#2 will be out Apr. 9 (Preorder it here!).
And the 3rd will be out May 14 (Preorder it here!)

Interested in a graphic design job for the movies? Graphic designer Geoffrey Mandel — MFA, graphic designer and IATSE member whose credits include Blades of Glory, Dirt, MI3, Serenity, Spider-Man 2, NCIS, Solaris, Star Trek: Voyager, JAG, Space: Above and Beyond and all-around nice guy – will be teaching an extension course at UCLA in April. Details:

NEW COURSE
Graphic Design for Film and Television
X 481.4AA   Art   4 units   $540
 
Graphic design gives filmed entertainment the look and texture of real life. This course examines the function of the graphic designer as a key member of the art department, as well as the role graphics play in film and television production, including signage, props, set dressing, wardrobe, computer animation, and title design. Genre, script breakdown, clearance and copyright issues, designing for period and science fiction, visual presentation of concepts, and production of signs and props are covered. A studio visit to a working film or television set is a course highlight. Prerequisite: Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop.

No Textbook Required

Westwood:  408 1010 Westwood Center
Wednesday ,  7-10pm
April 2 – June 18, 12  mtgs.

From the Dark Horse site:

Make sure to tell your favorite retailer that this winter, Dark Horse will be sending 100 winning retailers 10 FREE alternate cover versions of one of this years most anticipated releases, the return of Joss Whedon's Serenity. Joss Whedon and Brett Mathews return to write the mini-series, with Adam Hughes doing covers. The DH100 cover is a custom, full-wrap around piece created by the mini-series artist, Will Conrad.

Tell your local comic store! Maybe after they win they'll be grateful, hint, hint…

The 1st issue is coming out March 12 (Preorder it here!) (Preview the 1st 4 pages of pencil art here!). #2 will be out Apr. 9 (Preorder it here!).