Heads Up: Jon Smith's "You Vil Lose" and "Sexual Tyrannosaurus" Art Prints

I've already written about my favorite posters from Spoke Art's recent "Mucho Machismo" show, but I neglected to mention some really fantastic artwork by the dude who curated the whole damn testosterone-filled affair. I'm of course talking about artist Jon Smith. Fear not, that lapse in judgement is about to be emended, as Spoke Art recently released two more Smith prints that brazenly extol all the virile virtues that come to mind when one thinks about men doing manly things (like boxing and sexing up dinosaurs.)

"You Vil Lose" Art Print
Jon Smith
12" x 18" (Screen Print) - Signed and Numbered
$40 - Limited to 200
Inspired By: Rocky IV

We've got a triumphant Drago, a bloodied Apollo Creed, and everyone's favorite referee / plumber calling the fatal end to this bout by way of what I can only assume is the Wingdings character for "KO by Death." It's tragic, it's epic, it's 8-bit, it's Rocky IV meets Punch-Out!! Mostly, though, it's just awesome. Smith's "You Vil Lose" is currently available through Spoke Art's store for $40. The poster measures 12" x 18" and is limited to an edition of 200.

"Sexual Tyrannosaurus" Art Print
Jon Smith
12" x 18" - Signed and Numbered
$40 - Limited to 200
Inspired By: Predator

I think Jon may have cracked the code with this one. I'm not sure how, or what it means, but I know it's great and that we're all indebted to him for its creation. One part Ralph Steadman-esque Gonzo fever dream, one part Predator quote taken to its most extreme and illogical conclusion, and one part Jesse Ventura humping on a lady T. Rex, all blended together and screen printed for our viewing pleasure. Jon Smith's "Sexual Tyrannosaurus" poster is currently available through Spoke Art. The signed and numbered print measures 12" x 18", is limited to an edition of 200 and costs $40.

To learn more about the man behind this madness, visit smithbellcraft.com and follow him on Twitter @jon_smith. He's also got a bunch of prints available through Nakatomi, as well as his own storefront. If you'd like to stay up to date on all things Spoke Art (and really, who wouldn't), be sure to join their mailing list and follow them on Twitter @spoke_art.

Rolling Roadshow Movie Posters by Olly Moss

I've written about these posters before (although not on this site), but since Mondo will be selling the leftovers sometime tomorrow I figured this might be a good chance to highlight some of my favorite Olly Moss Rolling Roadshow prints from their remaining inventory. I was really lucky, in that I went to the screening of Jackie Brown in Los Angeles AND went to Fantastic Fest in Austin, so I had two chances to pick up pretty much whatever Roadshow prints I wanted - a chance that most folks didn't have. For that reason I'm really excited that, even though all nine posters aren't available this go-around, the people who didn't have a chance the first time (and didn't want to spend $150+ in the secondary market) are able to pick one or more of these beautiful Moss prints up.

There Will Be Blood

Out of all the posters in the Rolling Roadshow series, this one was my favorite. I love how the different shades of orange and red create a sense of depth and really go a long way in creating a fully fleshed out landscape. The way he plays with color to create that third dimension reminds me of what he did with his Stars Wars posters, which I wrote about not too long ago, and his gorgeous Evil Dead poster. Olly is a very clever chap by combining the religious with the oil/business here. He takes these two symbols and pulls a Carrot Top-like move (minus the steroids and bright red hair) by combining them and creating a disturbing but ultimately very accurate representation of a central theme in film - using spirituality or religion as a tool to manipulate.

On the Waterfront

It took a little while before I warmed up to this poster, but now I'm head over heels in love. I was able to pick this one up during Fantastic Fest and it really is a beauty to behold. Not only could this poster have been a contender, it IS a contender. Alright, even I admit that was a pretty awful joke. Brando as the protagonist Terry Malloy, looks as badass and rebellious as ever. I have to admit film posters don't get much classier than this. A great poster for a great film. If you haven't seen Elia Kazan's On the Waterfront, you're really missing a classic piece of cinema.

Rocky

Olly Moss again shows us why he's the master of the minimalist poster. Looking at his Rocky print, is a little like watching someone win a game of chess in only four moves; it's sparse and yet perfectly captures the film and its titular pop culture icon. I remember when these posters first came out and the majority of posts/articles I read cited the Rocky print as their favorite. How are these still available? I'm going to guess that these will sellout first.

Mondo will selling all of the posters listed above as well as prints for Convoy, Jackie Brown and The Godfather: Part 2 through the Mondo website at a random time tomorrow (2/3). As usual, be sure follow @MondoNews to get the alert when these go on sale. All of the posters measure 18" x 24" and come in different numbers of editions and varying prices.

Convoy

Jackie Brown

The Godfather: Part 2