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I really enjoyed Tim's last batch of Blade Runner prints, but I much prefer these. My preference doesn't have anything to do with the previous posters' execution, they are, after all, done in a very similar style. No, my adoration comes from a place of love for the Roy Batty character. I don't know about you, but when I think about Rutger Hauer, Blade Runner is the film that immediately comes to mind. Rutger's performance was brilliant and he completely owned the complexity that made Roy such a memorable villain (and hero). Likewise, Tim has captured and owned, artistically speaking, that iconic moment where a dove-clutching Batty is pondering his mortality and humanity. It's a really touching scene and clearly makes for a wonderful poster. Also, I've got to point out the impressively restrained detail in Roy's face and Mr. Doyle's use of color (or rather, lack of color) to represent his practically fluorescent platinum-blond hair.
And let's not forget about Rachel, Deckard's main squeeze. Similar to his "Batty" print, Tim's "Rachel" artwork uses a prop of sorts to tell us more about the character. For Roy it was the dove, for Rachel it's the hazy cloud of smoke that she's practically wearing like a shirt and her lit cigarette. It's a nice stylistic touch and will surely be impressive to see in person. Ultimately, if Doyle's posters are offering us yet another chance to enjoy and celebrate the characters we grew to love and / or hate from one of the most important science fiction films ever made, which I think they are, I'll take it. With that said, I've got my fingers crossed for a "Batty" print.
Here's the really cool part: Tim Doyle's "Batty" and "Rachel" prints are both completely FREE and will come with any poster orders placed through the Nakatomi storefront until they run out (one print per order). So, if you've been eyeing that new The Massive print by Kristian Donaldson, or haven't been able to get Tim's adorable "Vietnam on Wheels-2" poster out of your mind, then now is the perfect time to pull that metaphorical trigger attached to your wallet. Both Blade Runner inspired prints measure 9" x 24", are signed and numbered, and are limited to an edition of 200. If you'd like to learn more about the talented fellow behind the artwork above be sure to visit mrdoyle.com, nakatomiinc.com and follow him on Twitter @NakatomiTim.
And let's not forget about Rachel, Deckard's main squeeze. Similar to his "Batty" print, Tim's "Rachel" artwork uses a prop of sorts to tell us more about the character. For Roy it was the dove, for Rachel it's the hazy cloud of smoke that she's practically wearing like a shirt and her lit cigarette. It's a nice stylistic touch and will surely be impressive to see in person. Ultimately, if Doyle's posters are offering us yet another chance to enjoy and celebrate the characters we grew to love and / or hate from one of the most important science fiction films ever made, which I think they are, I'll take it. With that said, I've got my fingers crossed for a "Batty" print.
Here's the really cool part: Tim Doyle's "Batty" and "Rachel" prints are both completely FREE and will come with any poster orders placed through the Nakatomi storefront until they run out (one print per order). So, if you've been eyeing that new The Massive print by Kristian Donaldson, or haven't been able to get Tim's adorable "Vietnam on Wheels-2" poster out of your mind, then now is the perfect time to pull that metaphorical trigger attached to your wallet. Both Blade Runner inspired prints measure 9" x 24", are signed and numbered, and are limited to an edition of 200. If you'd like to learn more about the talented fellow behind the artwork above be sure to visit mrdoyle.com, nakatomiinc.com and follow him on Twitter @NakatomiTim.
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