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pallanoph — Band Poster No.2
Published: 2010-02-12 05:49:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 12314; Favourites: 479; Downloads: 0
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Here we have the project that has been pre-occupying me as of late. Amongst other things, and general chaos mixed with overall irritability.
But that has next to nothing to do with the poster here.So this marks my second venture into the realm of "band posters," and again for a local band(s). Chickadee Mountain Martyrs is the name of yet another co-worker's band, and since it's now a "thing" at my work to commission me to do such projects, I went ahead and took this on. Oh lol, and I know the fact that I do this sort of thing is the only reason people speak to me there.
Otherwise I'm just a strange hermit. Excuse the sudden onset of sarcasm, I'm rather tired at the moment.As far as the imagery, I was given free reign, though they made mention they enjoyed my "darker" works. Which is 100% okay with me, it is winter after all and my work tends to run heavy in that vein. But really, who can resist an ibex-horned, corvid-skulled beastie disintegrating into a flock of ravens?
As for the text... all my own hand-written fonts. If you wanted to know what the tablet variant of my real handwriting is, look no further to the white on black text at the bottom of the poster. Odd looking, isn't it?
I guess pulling an all nighter to finish this one was worth it.
Specs: India ink on Bristol, 11 x 17 inches.
Art (C) April Schumacher
Comments, critiques, etc. welcome. But it may be a while before I get around to replying... I'm not as prompt as I used to be.
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Comments: 68
This. is. the most amazing thing I've ever seen O_O
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I have to say; some of the text is a little hard to read, which unless that is the intention, isn't a great thing. But overall it's good, especially the image.
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this creature is superawesome :3 i love it. and the raddled look of the black in the right corner with the raven is great too.
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Beauuutiful creature, and fantastic poster... as per usual. 
You're too amazing...
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I love the texture on the horns and the eye! It looks like the eye of a Jackdaw. Just out of curiosity, was that something you thought of when making it? Either way, I think it suits this creature.
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*dies from coolness* That's so awesome!!! I love how you did this!
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So cool! I love the high contrast and textures on the fur/ feathers. It's a rather scary creature! I also really like the way the tusks come up from the beak - you've made it look so natural I almost forgot that most birds don't have them. Great work!
And lol to being a hermit. I swear most people at school see me like that. It's funny in a way. I'm lucky I've got as many friends as I do!
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Awesomeness 
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I might leave a better comment later when I'm not feeling so down myself, but the picture fits well with my own mood right now. Disintegrating, falling apart, and dark.
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Oh, dear, feel better soon! 
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Are you working on V-Day like I am?
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Very welcome... I think it's the least I could do. (Aside from the fact that I am really hoping to get some revised sketches of Yl taken care of tomorrow...
Yep, I'm working that morning. So I'll get out of there around 3:00, hopefully before the real saps show up, haha! Luckily I've never really cared much for the holiday, being the way I am and all.
I hope your day goes well for you, though!
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Yay, Yl!
I'll be working right through it, so yeah. Store's been getting busier the closer the day gets. Lots of "love" items going out. Haha.
I'm hoping it'll be fairly quiet come tomorrow. I'd prefer it if everyone were out in the restaurants and stuff. This crazy-busy is crazy X.x
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Dark Dark Dark! I can see why they liked your "darker" work
I love it, beautifully dark
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I was thinking the same thing as I worked on this...
And thankies!
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holy shit, thats amazing. if i ever join a band, i'm definetley commissioning you xD
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has a very sandmanesque (Gaiman) feeling to it - was that on purpose or am I seeing things?
However, really good piece, with all the animals blening so smoothly together.
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Thanks very much! I'm not certain any font would have meshed as well in this particular case.
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I love ibex's...
But that's beside the point. I'm thinking you just might could make a nice little career out of these band posters if you get your name out there. You seem to have a knack for it. You're very good with india ink as well, which makes me jealous! Haha!
I think the piece maybe could have use a couple more ravens, or something black around the bottom righthand corner to just to balance the dark and light a little more, but it's beautiful nonetheless!
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A handful of co-workers are saying the same thing: This could be a potential career path. It's also a little strange that something I find challenging (typography) might just be a major part of upcoming projects, should this poster theme continue.
It really could use more ravens. But then I ran out of time...
And thank you very much!
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Something to think on maybe?
And I understand the time thing. I had a teacher who once said "Your artwork is never done, only due." Haha!
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I feel compelled to start a band now---just so I can get you to create a poster for it.
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This one looks very good. The main creature is very eerie and I like its change into ravens.
But all in all I prefer the other band poster (that is very strange because I normally love eerie images/creatures). I liked its colours more
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Thank you!
Oh, I liked the other poster as well: more involved, more lively.
This one was made to be black and white, as it's cheaper to print.
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now THIS is what I'm talkin' about!
I LOVE concert poster and flyer art! GREAT job.
google some poster art by:
The family dog
Quicksilver messenger service and
BIG BROTHER & THE HOLDING COMPANY
I think you'll like it.
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Woooow, once again your talent knocks me off my paws v^.^v
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