As promised previously, here’s the next in the series.  John Landis directed Animal House, Trading Places, Three Amigos, Thriller and American Werewolf in London amongst others.  But he also worked in the studio system starting as a post boy, got to meet loads of interesting and different journeyman actors and directors (including Hitchcock), worked behind the Iron Curtain on Kellys Heroes and did rewrites on Bond films.

Give this vid from the Kevin Pollack Chat Show a watch – it’s over 2 1/2 hours and worth it (there’s an audio only version to stick on the ipod to enliven that bring bus ride to work).  Also recommended for a listen are Jason Alexander, JK Simmons, Illeana Douglas, Billy West & John DiMaggio and Tom Lennon.

http://www.kevinpollakschatshow.com/archive_audio/

iTunes audio link

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If you have a favourite genial bearded director and would like an illustration of them or indeed anything else, please email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll give you a quote.

Directors Series: Terry Gilliam illustration by Ed Clews

Number Four in my Directors Series.  See also David Lynch, Martin Scorcese and John Waters. Next up: John Landis.

If you have any suggestions for who to do next please email me at ed@edclews.com.

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If you have a favourite cackling mad ex-Python and would like an illustration of them or indeed anything else, please email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll give you a quote.

Vladimir Ice-cream: Soviet Space Bear vs Imperialist Sandwich

Everyones favourite ursine space lunk returns in another thrilling adventure.  How will he conquer the menace of the capitalist pastrami on rye amd it’s delicious but menacing filling?

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Do you have a favourite astronomical space oaf that battles intergalactic nosh?  Would you like an illustration of them or anything else you might fancy? Why not email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll give you a quote.

The Hammond Boys

I was commissioned before Christmas to draw both Richard and his new son (who incidentally is the star of Studio Arthur) by Rich’s girlfriend Emily.  She asked if I could draw them in the style of old Ealing comedy or 40′s thriller cinema poster whilst still keeping my style which I duly obliged (and no Rich, they’re not meant to be earrings – they just look like that).

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Would you like a picture of your beloved done up as a 40′s thriller star or indeed anything else that might tickled their fancy?  Why not email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll give you a quote.

Lady Gaga Illustration

I was commissioned before Christmas to illustrate a Lady Gaga print for a certain young ladies Xmas present.

The main problem with this one was where do you start – she has buckets of costumes and looks.  For a while I was mucking around with the lobster head piece and seeing what I could do with that, but in the end I went with the Poker Face silver bob and shiny lights combo as I just like the colours.

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Do you have a favourite singer or celebrity who likes spangley costumes?  Why not email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll do an illustration for you.

You can see more music and film portrait examples here: http://www.edclews.com/project/music-portraits/

A Guy Fawkes illustration for submission to the Liars’ League Artist in Residence competition on the theme of Treason and Plot.

The competition was to create two pieces of artwork on from a list of subjects including Hired and Fired, Sweat and Tears and Law and Order.  I picked this one and also drew Time and Space.  It was a narrow contest of two which I eventually missed out on, but may still be doing something for them in 2012.

The Liars’ League is a monthly live fiction night held in London where professional actors read out new short stories by writers from around the world.  You can listen to their podcast here on iTunes.

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Do you have a favourite popular terrorist or parliamentary ne’er-do-well that you’d like an illustration of?  Why not email at ed@edclews.com with your ideas and I’ll give you a quote.

Space and Time illustration

A Space and Time illustration for submission to the Liars’ League Artist in Residence competition.

The competition was to create two pieces of artwork on from a list of subjects including Hired and Fired, Sweat and Tears and Law and Order.  I picked this one and also drew Treason and Plot.  It was a narrow contest of two which I eventually missed out on, but may still be doing something for them in 2012.

The Liars’ League is a monthly live fiction night held in London where professional actors read out new short stories by writers from around the world.  You can listen to their podcast here on iTunes.

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Do you have a favourite spun out Sci-fi film or quasi religious experience that you’d like an illustration of?  Why not email at ed@edclews.com with your ideas and I’ll give you a quote.

John Waters illustration

The third third in my Directors Series: John Waters.  See also David Lynch and Martin Scorcese.

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If you like pop culture knick knack collecting directors with pencil thin moustaches and would like an illustration of them or indeed anything else, please email me at ed@edclews.com and I’ll give you a quote.

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Baltimore Bonus:

If you like The Wire/Baltimore in general and are interested in the areas they shot in, have a look at Patrick Joust’s flickr page.

Ready Steady Bang is a great little game for the ipod/iphone by a former workmate of mine Ed Barrett and design consultancy Chambers Judd.

If you remember playing Slaps at school (not your happy slapping), then this is along the same lines.  Two cowboys face each other to duel, a countdown is started – Ready Steady Bang – and the quickest to nail their competition by tapping the fastest wins that round.

It’s simple and addictive idea, with the infuriation of being too slow to beat the different cowboys offset by the many varied death animations.  Where it really shines though  is the two player mode, this video explains it best (with girlish giggles):

It’s £0.69p – give it a go.

Ready Steady Bang

Martin Scorcese Illustration

The second in the directors series. In this picture, Martin contemplates who has the biggest pair of specs in Hollywood – him or George Romero?

See also David Lynch and John Waters.

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Do you have a favourite large eyebrowed director of crime thrillers and 3D kiddie fare? Would you like an illustrated print of them or indeed anything else? Why not email me at ed@edclews.com and send me your ideas.