I'm that Curtis Jobling, writer and illustrator. You may know me as designer of "Bob the Builder" (sorry) and creator of "Raa Raa the Noisy Lion" and "Frankenstein's Cat". I'm also the author of the "Wereworld" series of fantasy horror novels and the darkly comic YA thriller "Haunt". Published by Puffin, Penguin US, Simon & Schuster and Egmont around the world.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
MONSTER MOB pt2
And these are the remaining MONSTER MOB trio, Derek, Bob and Norm. The prints are about 12"-14" square as I recall, although I might be wrong on that, don't quote me. There's clearly a discrepency there! :-D I can find out for sure if anyone really needs to know.
The lithographs sell at my art shows in the UK as well as from pop art galleries in the US such as Orbit Gallery in New Jersey. The other thing that was a (kind of) prompt for my love of colours such as in these six paintings was the film SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Yes yes, I know, something of a "classic" in "certain circles", but I'm a sucker for a bunch of burly ginger fellas leaping about in flamboyant coloured blouses while juggling axes, skipping over logs, building barns and enjoying a bout of fisticuffs with a gaggle of townies!!!
One thing to remember if you're considering a limited edition print run of your own - try and keep the edition below 100. Anything above that, in my opinion, really isn't what one could describe as "limited edition"...
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3 comments:
These are great. So many colors and tentacles and funny little names. Any other plans for these characters. Illustrated books, or maybe some animation? Just curious.
No other plans for them, Justin, beyond their appearance as monstrous mobsters in the BITENECK BEATNIKS universe. Like I need any more beasties to populate THAT world! :-D
Less is more, and you nailed it!!! These are great.
My habit is off to you sir ( thats a nun joke )
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