ALIENS Illustration

Hey all, Back again. As usual, it's been a nutty time since my last post. Trying to balance a ton but in between all of said balancing, managed to finally finish a digital painting i've been doing on and off for some time. The goal with this and my work on the poster for "UNDOCUMENTED", was to start bringing my training in painting to my graphic art. Usually, I'd opt for simpler compositions and visuals (stickler for the iconic silhouettes) but I really wanted to bring this film to life with a sense of depth and intensity. I felt I wouldn't get that emotion, that "fire" I know so well from the epic film. This film always acted as an inspiration on many levels and i'm happy to have brought it to life in my own vision. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed doing it. :)

UNDOCUMENTED Official One-Sheet

Many thanks to the folks behind IFC Midnight's UNDOCUMENTED for having me on board for such an exciting project! It was great fun and something I really believe in. UNDOCUMENTED, Directed by Chris Peckover, is in theaters September 9th in New York and On Demand nationwide September 14th via IFC Midnight.

About the film:

When a small group of documentary filmmakers chronicling the trials and inequities faced by Mexican illegal immigrants join a group of families crossing the border to record the experience firsthand, their truck is pulled over and detained. What happens next plunges the group into unimaginable horror.

If you're in the city, definitely check it out! In addition, here's some coverage the debut of the art has gotten so far!:

Twitch Film: http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/09/new-poster-art-for-chris-peckovers-undocumented.php

Bloody Disgusting: http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/26256

Dread Central: http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/47080/new-undocumented-one-sheet-flies-familiar-colors

Kizuna Cranes: Your Wish Can Rebuild A Life

On March 11, 2001 Japan was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that would change many lives. Our friends in Japan still to this day need support. That's why the Kizuna Cranes Project (Created by my employers mcgarrybowen and the Dentsu Network) in conjunction with GlobalGiving is looking to help the long-term financial troubles affected in Japan and make a difference. My colleagues and I have created unique paper-crane designs that are waiting to take off. All you have to do is donate to the crane of your choice and watch as it travels around the globe, ultimately ending up supporting a larger cause. 

I urge anyone who can to support my crane and give back to a good cause! You can find my crane "Snowfall" here.

Here's more on the Kizuna Cranes Project:

"One special wish. In Japanese folklore, that’s what someone is granted when they fold 1,000 origami paper cranes. It’s an extraordinary undertaking, but one that creates a permanent bond with the recipients of that wish. It’s a bond that’s full of good fortune, full of friendship and full of hope. 

The Japanese have a word for this kind of bond. They call it kizuna [key-zoo-nah]."

Harry Potter: Goodbye Tribute Print

After 7 films in Harry Potter series (and whistling that theme for the past two weeks), I was inspired to create a piece based on the guy himself and his finale. Went through a bunch of color versions and layouts, but happy where this one has netted out. Tried to break some of my usual traditions and try some new design choices. Hope you all dig it. 

2001: A Space Odyssey

Here's a piece I recently did for the guys over at Silver Screen Society based on the Stanley Kubrick film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Interestingly, prior to this project, I hadn't seen the film. It was one of those pop-culture gems that fell off my radar. So being given the opportunity to take on a contribution for Silver Screen Society, I jumped at a film that I wasn't super close to. Often times, designing for films you're either a huge fan of or really familiar with can come through in a design. It tends to have bias all over it. That was certainly not the case with this film. I don't want to mar the design with too much exposition, but I like to think it represents the film from a fresh point of view and brings the detailed nuances I was trying to achieve. Great fun all around!