Showing posts with label Bernie Wrightson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bernie Wrightson. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Bernie Wrightson's "I Shall Be With You" Art Print

Fresh off the triumph of their first Bernie Wrightson print sale, Nakatomi Inc. is at it again with yet another show-stopping, jaw-dropping Frankenstein illustration by the guy who co-created Swamp Thing. Can I get a hallelujah?!

"I Shall Be With You" Art Print
Bernie Wrightson
24" x 36" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
Price TBD - Limited to 200
Inspired By: Frankenstein

I don't mean to beat a dead horse here, but this poster is just as INCREDIBLE as Bernie's "A Filthy Process." Utilizing an inordinate amount of detail, the artist has given every bubbling beaker, decomposing fleck of flesh, and lonely ray of light, a life all its own in a way that could only be described as magical. The haunting "I Shall Be With You" illustration manages to evoke a tangible sense of doom and desperation that's sure to please any fan of the "show, don't tell" storytelling philosophy. A picture this detailed is worth far more than a thousand words. Here's hoping this isn't the last we've seen of Bernie Wrightson's illustrated Frankenstein from Tim Doyle and company.

"I Shall Be With You" shall be available today (4/2) through Nakatomi's online storefront at around 2 PM Central. The screen print measures 24" x 36" and is limited to an edition of 200. For more info on Bernie, head over to his Facebook page and follow @berniewrightson. And to keep up on all future Nakatomi-related shenanigans, make sure you're signed up for their mailing list, and are making daily, nay, tri-daily visits to their Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Flickr pages.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Bernie Wrightson's "A Filthy Process" Art Print

Well, this is certainly one of the cooler things I've seen. I'm sure many people will immediately recognize the name Bernie Wrightson as one of Swamp Thing's two co-creators, but what you might not know is that the man also illustrated a version of Mary Shelly's Frankenstein, originally published in 1983. No biggie, right? I mean how long could that possibly take? A few nuts and bolts here, a cadaver or two there and....voilĂ ! Wrong. The project actually took seven years to complete, due in large part to the insanely detailed nature of Wrightson's pen-and-ink drawings. To better understand what it is I'm talking about, I'd heartily recommend just skipping all my nonsensical scrawl and simply staring at the beauty that is "A Filthy Process" for the next five hours.

"A Filthy Process" Art Print
Bernie Wrightson
20" x 30" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
Price TBD - Limited to 100
Inspired By: Frankenstein

There's not a single thing I would change about this print. It's perfect as is. The illustration itself is beyond reproach and offers up such a meticulous vision of a single moment, it's mind boggling to think there's an entire book full of these gorgeous illustrations. I'm also a big fan of the paper stock Bernie and Nakatomi Inc chose to use. Like an aged piece of parchment, the Cougar Natural coloring suggests dead languages, forbidden knowledge, and the arcane arts.

Bernie Wrightson's "A Filthy Process" print will be available on Tuesday (3/12) at 2 PM Central through the Nakatomi Inc storefront. The poster measures 20" x 30" and is limited to an edition of 100. To learn more about the artist, follow @berniewrightson and check out his Facebook page. And for more Nakatomi goodness, visit nakatomiinc.com and follow @nakatomitim on Twitter.