Friday, December 30, 2016

Thursday, December 29, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Red Queen' by Travis Lewis

'Red Queen' by Travis Lewis.

8" x 10" matted to 11" x 14" Graphite and Red Pencil on paper, originally available at Every Day Original.


#CoolArt: 'Delerium's Mistress' by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme

Cover art by Bastien Lecouffe Deharme for a new edition of the novel 'Delirium’s Mistress', book 4 of the 'Flat Earth' series by Tanith Lee, published by DAW Books.


Geeky Nerfherder 5th Anniversary & My 2016 Favourites

It's been 5 years since I first posted on this blog on this day back in 2011. 'The Geeky Nerfherder' continues to grow through social media too like Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest and Twitter. So if you’re not already following, here are the links to my profiles on each of these sites:

on Twitter (@GeekyNerfherder)
on Instagram (@geekynerfherder)
on Tumblr (GeekyNerfherder)
on Pinterest
on Goodreads
on Flickr (GeekyNerfherder)
on Red Bubble (GeekyNerfherder)
on Society6 (GeekyNerfherder)
on Google Plus
on Ello (@geekynerfherder)
on FaceBook

As always big thanks to everyone that drops by the blog and follows me through the various social networks. I hope that you continue to enjoy my posts of cool art and pop culture geekery.

And so, it's that time of year once again, where everybody lists all their favourites of the past year.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Fallen' by Jerry Vanderstelt

'The Fallen' by Jerry Vanderstelt.


Wednesday, December 28, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Denali National Park' by Dan McCarthy

'Denali National Park' by Dan McCarthy, a timed print release from Fifty-Nine Parks.

24" x 32" 8 colour screen print, with a glow in the dark aurora ink layer, on 100# Cougar White paper, available in a TIMED release from Thursday December 29 until Wednesday January 4 2017 for $80.

18" x 24" screen print on 100# Cougar White paper in a 4 colour open Day editions for $40 and an 8 colour open Night editions for $60.

5% of the print sale will be donated to The National Park Service.

Go here to buy.

Timed & Night Edition
Day Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Big Trouble In Little China' by Jenny Frison

Variant cover art by Jenny Frison for 'Big Trouble In Little China' #15 from Boom! Studios.


Tuesday, December 27, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Opium' by Timothy Pittides

'Opium' by Timothy Pittides, based on the propaganda films from the early 20th century, is a new limited edition print release from Grey Matter Art, and the first in a set of triptych prints in their 'Vices' print series.

18" x 24" 5 colour screen print in a Regular edition, with metallic gold ink on French Packing Chip Kraft-Tone paper, in an edition of 70 for $35 and a Variant edition, with gold and silver metallic inks on French Carbon Copy Kraft-Tone paper in an edition of 35 for $45.

On sale Thursday December 29 at 1pm EST.

Go here to buy.

Regular Edition
Variant Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Doctor Strange: Mystic Apprentice' #1 by Christian Ward

Cover art by Christian Ward for 'Doctor Strange: Mystic Apprentice #1.


Saturday, December 24, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Princess Tickle Trunk' by Camilla d'Errico

'Princess Tickle Trunk' by Camilla d'Errico.

11" x 14" print on 300gsm Entrada paper, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 30 for $70, and AP edition of 7 for $125.

On sale Monday December 26 at 12pm PST.

Fee shipping worldwide for orders $35+ using the code BOXING2016.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: 'Blade Runner' & 'Pulp Fiction' Prints by Craig Drake

'Blade Runner' and 'Pulp Fiction' inspired prints by Craig Drake, a new release from Hero Complex Gallery.

36" x 12" screen prints, with metallic ink, in limited editions of 325 for $50 each.

Go here to buy.

'Deckard Rachael' by Craig Drake
'Vincent Mia' by Craig Drake

#CoolArt: 'The Return Of Doctor Mysterio' by Stuart Manning

'Doctor Who' Christmas Special, 'The Return Of Doctor Mysterio' by Stuart Manning.


Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Drew Wise

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Drew Wise.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Kenobi' by Chris McGrath

Cover art by Chris McGrath for the novel 'Kenobi' by John Jackson Miller.


Friday, December 23, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Woodland Critter Christmas' by Mark Chilcott

'Woodland Critter Christmas' by Mark Chilcott, inspired by South Park, is a new officially licensed print release by Bottleneck Gallery.

20" x 16" fine art giclee print in a numbered limited edition of 50 for $40.

On sale Friday December 23 at 12pm EST.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: 'Amaterasu' by Junko Mizuno

'Amaterasu' by Junko Mizuno, part of her 'Takarabune' art exhibition at Gallery Nucleus, and a new print release.

12.5" x 22.5" fine art giclee print in a signed limited edition of 50 for $100.

Go here to buy.


#ArtOfTheDay: 'Star Wars EU' by Martin Ansin

'Star Wars EU' by Martin Ansin.


Thursday, December 22, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Harry Potter and the Eyes of the Basilisk' by Dan Mumford

'Harry Potter and the Eyes of the Basilisk' by Dan Mumford, inspired by 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets', is a new officially licensed print release through QMx.

18" x 24" print on 100-lb, satin-finish paper for $14.95.

Go here to buy.


#ArtOfTheDay: 'Serenity: Those Left Behind' by Adam Hughes

Cover art by Adam Hughes for the comic mini series 'Serenity: Those Left Behind' from Dark Horse Comics.


#CoolArt: 'Stardust' by Anna Dittmann

'Stardust' by Anna Dittmann, inspired by 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.

Gallery quality giclée print on natural white, matte, ultra smooth, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson K3 archival inks.

Go here to buy.


Wednesday, December 21, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Invernu' by Nicolas Delort

'Invernu' by Nicolas Delort, a new release from Black Dragon Press.

5" x 7" laser-etch on scratchboard, in a numbered limited edition of 12 for £80.

Go here to buy.


#CoolArt: Shakespeare Lasercuts by Kevin J Stanton

Shakespeare Lasercuts by Kevin J Stanton, inspired by the works of William Shakespeare, is a new release from Black Dragon Press.

Four layers of lasercut coloured card and tracing paper in a 48cm x 33cm frame in a limited edition of 10 for £65 each or £180 for the set of 3.

Go here to buy.

'Hamlet' by Kevin J Stanton

#CoolArt: 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' by Matt Ferguson

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' by Matt Ferguson.

Available free at Odeon Cinemas Real D 3D screenings.


#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Sam Gilbey

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' by Sam Gilbey.


#CoolArt: 'Looking On Light Years' by Rob Rey

'Looking On Light Years' by Rob Rey.

6" x 8" Oil paint on board, available at Every Day Original.

On sale Wednesday December 21 at 11.45am EST.


#ArtOfTheDay: 'Inheritance' by Tsuneo Sanda

'Inheritance' by Tsuneo Sanda.


Tuesday, December 20, 2016

#CoolArt: 'I'll Give You The Moon, Mary' by Barret Chapman

'I'll Give You The Moon, Mary' by Barret Chapman, inspired by 'It's A Wonderful Life', is a new print release from Hero Complex Gallery.

24" x 36" screen print in a limited edition of 350 for $55.

Each order includes a FREE 'Clarence' enamel pin by Rhys Cooper.

Go here to buy.

'Clarence' by Rhys Cooper

#CoolArt: Godmachine Poster Subscriptions From Mad Duck Posters

Mad Duck Posters have announced a 2017 poster subscription with artist Godmachine.

The poster subscription will consist of 10 monthly 18" x 24" screen print releases, in standard editions at $40 monthly and variant editions at $75 monthly. The first two posters confirmed for the series are 'The Exorcist' and 'Poltergeist', see teaser images below.

Combined shipping is available by request to save on postage, and poster subscription spots will be decided by subscriber vote.

The subscription enrolment period is open now, and closes January 6 2017.

'Poltergeist' Teaser
'The Exorcist' Teaser

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Dawn of Tatooine' by Shan Jiang

'Dawn of Tatooine' by Shan Jiang


Monday, December 19, 2016

Sunday, December 18, 2016

#CoolArt: 'Jyn Erso' by JP Valderrama

'Jyn Erso' by JP Valderrama, inspired by 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.


#CoolArt: 'Star Wars: Rogue One' by Laura Racero

'Star Wars: Rogue One' by Laura Racero.

Fine Art Giclée 270g/m2 matte print, available in two sizes; a B2 (50 cm x 70 cm) edition for €60 and an A3 (29.7 cm x 42 cm) edition for €45.

Go here to buy.


Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Drew Struzan

I've previously showcased a few of my favourite pop culture and vintage pulp artists, and each weekend I showcase art from more of my favourite artists.

The art of Drew Struzan.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith' by Mike Mayhew

'Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith' by Mike Mayhew