Promotional Posters Created using only Photoshop [Extra Credit Blog Entry]

file under: possible portfolio pieces

I have been a vintage clothing collector for many years now and in the last four or five years I've had the pleasure of meeting and becoming good friends with Jenea Zeek and Sarah Sanaee. These two lovely ladies not only share my love for vintage clothing but also run their own online shop called GypsyStardust. A month or so back I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to create a couple versions of a promotional poster that would advertise their upcoming show that was to include not only a special selection of their vintage clothing collection but would also include an art show and live music. Truth be told I think it was really an opportunity to throw a cool party with these other new, up and coming artists and musicians thrown in for good measure.

I was excited to have the chance to put my Photoshop design skills to the test. The selections below are a few examples of the poster(s) I came up with for the girls and their company GypsyStardust.

Lost Angeles Art Show Promo Card Design Concept / Created strictly in Photoshop CS6

File under: Posible portfolio piece

This logo concept for the "Lost Angeles Gallery" was created by me using strictly Photoshop CS6.

It was designed to be two sided promotional card for print.

Front of Promo card for print

Back of Promo card for print.

Obviously this was a fictitious art show. However; I thought the "Lost Angeles" gallery name was a clever piece of word play to entice the reader to want to know more. I designed this piece entirely in Photoshio CS6,with the idea in mind that the art show would be showcasing the now famous/infamous Rick Griffin and his amazing, undeniable style. I was pleased with the final piece.                                                                                                                                                                                       

Jaguar Billboard Ad Campaign Concepts / Created in Photoshop CS6

File under: Possible portfolio pieces

All three of these Jaguar billboard ad campaign concepts were created by me this year using only Photoshop CS6.

"Unleashed" Version 06

"Escape the Jungle" Version 02

"All New 2014 XK" Version 4

This is a small sampling of the dozen or so variations that were created. Ultimately "Unleashed" Version 06 was chosen as the finished piece. I was pleased with the outcome.

Vance Kelly - Digital Illustrator, Printmaker and Art Director

File under: New artist on the scene

I met Vance Kelly online this year when I saw one of his concert posters advertising The Cult's upcoming performance at the New Orleans House of Blues. I've been a huge fan of the band for many years and was so impressed with his work I wanted to see if I could purchase one of the posters which would typically not be for sale to the general public. Vance replied to my email quickly and was flattered that I wanted to purchase one. Since that time we have communicated on a number of different occasions and he has been very generous sharing his knowledge and experience working in such a competitive field. I feel very fortunate to have made such a good contact in the industry.

Vance is considered one of the hot, new in demand illustrators particularly for working and touring bands. He specializes in taking his hand drawn illustrations and scanning them into Photoshop and/or Illustrator to create the finished pieces which are extremely dark and vibrant simultaneously giving his work a very recognizable feel.

Vance's work can be seen at his website www.vancekelly.com or his blog Vance Kelly Art.

 

The Cult Tour poster for their House of Blues / New Orleans date.

Well known band Soundgarden Tour poster for their concert at the Louisville Palace Theater

Concert poster for American band Unida and their 2013 Australia & New Zealand tour

Tour poster for American band The Deftones and their 2013 Australia tour