Walk the Plank, smite your enemy with the Black Spot or send in a Stowaway in Salty Dogs, a pirate-themed card game, illustrated by Simon Bisley., currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter. Without further do, we briefly hand over to the… Read More ›
Art and Illustration
Illustration and Comic Art Items
The Book Palace reveals two “Illustrator Specials” for 2020
London-based The Book Palace has revealed advance covers for two illustrators Specials for release next year – one focusing on the work of veteran 2000AD artist John M. Burns, the other to showcase some of the greatest pirate art ever… Read More ›
Rare Frank Frazetta, Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas art heads to Heritage Auctions
An oil painting by iconic American science fiction and fantasy artist Frank Frazetta could bring as much as $400,000, and artwork from the collection of Glynn and Suzanne Crain and the Investment Rarities Incorporated collection should continue their waves of… Read More ›
Sneak Peek: Pete Wallbank takes on “Logan’s Run” for INFINITY Maagazine
Artist Pete Wallbank, has kindly shared this sneak peek of his terrific Logan’s Run cover for an upcoming issue of Infinity magazine, inspired by the TV show based on the feature film starring Michael York and Jenny Agutter – one of… Read More ›
Junko Mizuno exhibition heads to the University of Cumbria in Carlisle
A free exhibition of art by Junko Mizuno, including paintings, drawings and sculptures, goes on display at the University of Cumbria‘s Brampton Road Campus in Carlisle, Cumbria in October – and the artist herself will make an appearance 10th October…. Read More ›
In Pictures: Graffiti artist “Sleek” delivers standout street art at London’s Beano Studios
Beano Studios have just unveiled a unique and bespoke piece of street art in the window of their London Fleet Street offices created by one of their licensees; the mysterious and anonymous graffiti artist known as Sleek. The Scottish based… Read More ›
Artist Spotlight: The Art of Shigeru Komatsuzaki
Following up on our item on new Thunderbirds-inspired art from Vice Press, here’s some classic Gerry Anderson art, images by Shigeru Komatsuzaki, originally created from Japanese model kits
Thunderbirds Are Go – and more! at Vice Press
Vice Press have announced a licensing agreement with ITV Studios Global Entertainment for an ongoing series of limited-edition art prints and collectable pin badges featuring Thunderbirds and many more of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson’s classic titles
Yabba Dabba Doo! Puzzle Box Art Delight: The Flintstones at work
If you’re a The Flintstones fan, there’s still a few hours left to bid on this 1960s Hanna-Barbera Jigsaw Puzzle art offered by Heritage Auctions, depicting Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble busy with yard work!
Mike McMahon Judge Dredd art breaks ComPal’s sales record for 2000AD art
A seminal piece of 2000AD cover art by Mick McMahon featuring Judge Dredd sold for staggering £9600 in the latest ComPal auction. As we noted in our preview of the auction, the art first appeared as the cover of 2000AD Prog… Read More ›
Young artist helps to raise funds to save the Amazon rainforest
Young artist Matylda-Mai McCormack Sharp has joined many creators worldwide, putting her talents to inspiring use, in an effort to aid efforts to protect the rainforests and wildlife endangered by the fires currently raging in the Amazon
Thunder Road Touring Theatre’s “The Body Snatcher” opens in October
Harrogate-based Thunder Road Touring Theatre‘s new touring co-production The Body Snatcher opens on the 23rd October – and they have a fantastic poster to promote their UK tour, created by Loose Nut Studio. The Body Snatcher is the company’s most… Read More ›
downthetubes “Create a Troll” Art Competition
downthetubes Art Competition: Win a copy of Spike Greenwood’s “The Oxford Trollomicus”
WebFind: Charming Mini Wall Art from StickersfromLola
These wonderful wall stickers by StickersfromLola are genius – hand-painted in the Cotswolds – mini murals that could be a wonderful storytelling aid, helping stir creative young minds and infuse a little magic into your house! Many designs come in… Read More ›
London’s House of Illustration seeks Illustrator in Residence for 2020
London’s House of Illustration is seeking applications for its sixth Illustrator in Residence, so if you’re a designer or illustrator up for the challenge of creating an ambitious body of work that challenges perceptions of what illustration can be, apply… Read More ›
10,000 “Garfield” strips by Jim Davis head for Heritage Auctions sale
A trove of more than 10,000 pieces of the original art for Jim Davis’ iconic Garfield comic strip, with daily strips valued upwards of $500 (£400+) each, and Sunday strips considerably more, will be offered exclusively through Heritage Auctions over… Read More ›
WebFind: Joe Pimentel and Rafael Silva’s Art Pin Up Book
It’s ace Brazilian artist Joe Pimentel‘s birthday today, so what better way to mark that than to mention his Art Book Pin Up Collection, created in partnership with fellow artist Rafael Schneider? Released last year, the collection features 45 artworks… Read More ›
WebFind: Inside A Surrealist Doll’s House, at Philadelphia Museum of Art
From Joseph Cornell’s curious found-object boxes to Jess’s fantastical “paste-ups,” there’s still time to discover the seemingly limitless ways that modern and contemporary artists have mixed materials to create something entirely new and surprising at the Philadelphia Museum of Art… Read More ›
Design Museum delights: Stanley Kubrick oddities, and the promise of your very own Mars mission
London’s Design Museum is currently hosting Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition, which includes some comic-related visuals inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey. running until 17th September. But the space age entertainment doesn’t stop there, because hot on the heels of this major exhibition, you’ll get the chance to travel to Mars without leaving London – in a multi-sensory adventure for all ages
Classic 2000AD “Dredd” cover art by Mick McMahon on offer in latest Compal Comics auction
Compal Comics have just launched their August/September auction catalogue – and as usual there are some great items on offer, including a terrific “Judge Dredd” 2000AD cover by Mick McMahon, more original art by Frank Bellamy, a Dandy No.1 –… Read More ›