Thyroid Posted January 27, 2010 (edited) I like to try my hand at fan art for things I like, though I'm not very good at it yet. I'm not a big fan of doing a random scene, though, but I do like to draw cover art. I've taken a liking for posters lately as well. What I essentially do is try to re-draw so-so cover art, for example (like Grim Fandango's) and create film posters (I'm working on one for Maniac Mansion). So, this is a selfish thread, one for posting wonderfully-designed or well-drawn posters and covers. I'll post three I really admire at first, just to get the ball rolling. This one annoys me, since I was doing something similar for Grim Fandango. I have other ideas, but still. Edited February 4, 2010 by Kroms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted January 27, 2010 I used to be really interested in this, I guess some interest is still there, but I just don't feel so strongly about it as I did. That said I consider The Art of Modern Rock: The Poster Explosion among my favourite collections of posters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted February 4, 2010 These are pretty great. I'd love some of those t-shirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patters Posted February 4, 2010 These are pretty great. I'd love some of those t-shirts. I kind of just ordered the delorean one, those are fantastic. Also the TF2 Soldier Vs Demoman posters are Rad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garple Posted February 4, 2010 So, this is a selfish thread It's really not, don't worry about it. I'm pretty sure most thumbs appreciate this kind of stuff. Remember Chris and Jake freaking out over that Command & Conquer concept art? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UncleSpaggles Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) These are pretty great. I'd love some of those t-shirts. Damn, that Lost t-shirt would have been perfect as a b'day present for my girlfriend SOLD OUT Sod it, I'll get her a small mansize one Edited February 5, 2010 by UncleSpaggles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted February 12, 2010 A bad cover isn't going to stop me from buying a book, but I'm certainly willing to pay a couple of euros extra for an edition with nicer artwork. A couple of examples and ... which I already posted somewhere else. I'm also pretty pissed right now because I got this in light blue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted February 13, 2010 The Book Design Review blog posts "favorite covers" lists of great book cover designs which caught their eye every year. Always worth a look. Here's 2009's list, which also links to their previous lists back to '05. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Division Posted February 13, 2010 One of my favorites: Big fan of this type of art. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted February 13, 2010 http://mikeyburton.com/projects/thesis-project/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted February 13, 2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinvg/tags/starwars/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thyroid Posted May 27, 2011 (edited) So at some point in the last few weeks I fell in love with old, pre-VII Final Fantasy game covers. This one for XIV harkens back to that style. Not as pretty, but: I'm a sucker for this kind of art. Edited May 28, 2011 by Kroms Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted May 29, 2011 Click the image to see the rest, they're pretty amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grufff Posted June 1, 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/justinvg/tags/starwars/ I love his series of Star Wars posters. I got some prints made of them a while back. He also did a really nice series of Ghostbuster posters but I can't seem to see those of the flickr account. http://www.behance.net/leon http://fringefocus.com/portfolio - The Lord of the Rings poster are really nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nachimir Posted June 1, 2011 http://fringefocus.com/portfolio - The Lord of the Rings poster are really nice. Oooh! They're really beautiful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grufff Posted June 1, 2011 He also did a really nice series of Ghostbuster posters but I can't seem to see those of the flickr account. Ok, I got confused. It wasn't the same guy that did the Ghostbusters posters. It was Brandon Schaefer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted June 1, 2011 Remember this? I picked that one because my awesome (yet poorly realised - it's supposed to be a minimalist portrait of Duke with the symbol as his shades) concept was overlooked. We were one of a fair few forums homaging these . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted June 4, 2011 Here are three process blogs by designers who do Criterion Collection covers: http://samsmyth.blogspot.com/ http://ericskillman.blogspot.com/ Some examples: Also: http://kellerhouse.com/ including one of my favorite recent posters: and some other cool stuff: --- For Remo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted June 4, 2011 Unrelated to those guys, the Venture Bros season 1 and 2 DVDs have some of my favorite poster-style art: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted June 4, 2011 Here's a recent one I made. It pales in comparison to all the stuff I just linked, by probably an order of magnitude, but hey! Making DVD packaging is really fun. Cover painting and illustration at the top of the back by Steve Purcell, obviously. Devil's Playhouse logo by Stephen Whetstine Menu stuff: Sweet transition: In-game title sequence, a crappy fan rip: FCUn89HUNcQ Closing credits, in the style of some fictional late 70s/early 80s kids sci-fi show: fOerr_fPIHE&NR The idea with the Sam & Max Season 3 stuff, across the board, was to try and combine the aesthetics of 70s/80s B-run and direct to VHS sci-fi with the more traditional Sam & Max-style reference of 40s noir detective stories. I never got it to a place that I totally liked (especially the in-game main menus, which I had high hopes for but was never able to fully bring it in line with what I wanted), but hey. I love cheesy shine effects and weird colors, and I also like just-pre Modern mid-century stuff a lot. Working on Season Three was one of my favorite projects since people started paying me to make things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OssK Posted June 4, 2011 Jake, I'm fucking counting on you to pick the most amazing cover in the world for the game you're working on, you got the material to do so, I trust you ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted June 4, 2011 Here's a recent one I made. It pales in comparison to all the stuff I just linked, by probably an order of magnitude, but hey! Making DVD packaging is really fun. That cover is super fucking classy. I love it! Also probably because I haven't played Season 3 yet, but am I supposed to be accidentally reading "skunk rape" on that first menu screenshot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted June 6, 2011 When is Season 3 dvd supposed to come out anyway? Looks top class and I can't wait to have that on my shelf just like the previous seasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted June 6, 2011 When is Season 3 dvd supposed to come out anyway? Looks top class and I can't wait to have that on my shelf just like the previous seasons. I have one on my shelf right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted June 7, 2011 When is Season 3 dvd supposed to come out anyway? Looks top class and I can't wait to have that on my shelf just like the previous seasons. Yeah it's been out for a couple months! http://www.telltalegames.com/store/tdp-disc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
