The Milk Bar

It's been a while since I've posted anything. I try not to go too long without writing about something, but sometimes my workload can get the best of me.

Back to the topic at hand, I've recently completed a new painting based on the Stanley Kubrick film A Clockwork Orange. The poster is title The Milk Bar and as with the other posters, it is available online at OnePoster and Grindstore. Below I'd like to share the process of the painting from sketch to final.

Here we have the sketch laying out the composition. The scene depicted should be recognizable to those who have seen the film. I really didn't alter it very much, except for the inclusion of the statues on the left and right. The two droogs on either end seemed to be leering at them, which I thought would be effective in alluding to the sexual themes of the film.


With paint on the canvas I found there was a nice balance between complimentary colors purple and yellow. The mood of the painting felt established.

With most of my paintings I find it's most effective to work from the background to the foreground. The most challenging aspect of this painting was trying to replicate to
he color of the mirror image statues on the left and right. A lot of back and forth painting went on. The finished painting was done with acrylic on canvas, measuring 16 x 36 inches. The original is available for purchase for those interested, just drop me an e-mail at justin@justinreedart.com.

Thanks for reading!

New Posters!

I'm proud to announce the release of FIVE new posters this week. Available now at OnePoster and Grindstore. See them below.

Master of Mystery :
Feeling Lucky Punk? :
The Brides Revenge :
The First Rule... :
Gunslingers :
Question: What posters would you guys like to see in the future, if any? They don't have to be from my existing portfolio, so feel free to throw out any ideas. Let me know in the comments.

Thanks!

Gallery Show: Off The Wall

On Saturday July 25th, 2009 from 7-11pm Tradition in Westlake Village, CA will be presenting a show of work in tribute to Michael Jackson. The image above is the official poster for the show. Below is a photo of my painting for the show. As before it will be available for purchase through Tradition.

Titled Thriller, the painting measures 11 x 14 inches, acrylic on canvas.

Article: JoBlo.com

A very cool article has been written about me at JoBlo.com. Click here to read it.

Thanks JoBlo!

Poster: The Meeting Place

I'm happy to announce the release of my first poster! Based on my painting of the film Reservoir Dogs, the image you see above is now available as a retail poster. This is something that has been in the works for a while now, since I've been looking for ways to offer something more affordable. Titled The Meeting Place and measuring 24 x 36 inches, this poster is available to buy at OnePoster and Grindstore.

Gallery Show: Odds & Ends

UPDATE (5-9-09): Tradition has informed me that my painting was sold before the show even opened! All I can say is wow.


Here is a much sexier flyer for the group show Odds & Ends at Tradition opening this Friday May 8th 2009, 7-11pm.

Enjoy!

Gallery Show: Odds & Ends

This is sort of two posts in one, since both bits of news are related. My painting The Good The Bad and The Ugly, shown above, will be a part of the Odds & Ends group show at Tradition, a sneaker and clothing boutique in Westlake Villiage, CA. The painting has been framed and will be available for purchase through the gallery. The opening reception will be held Friday May 8th, from 7-11pm. The show will continue until June 7th. Here is the official flyer for the show:
In a related bit of news I received word a few days ago that this same painting has been Chosen by American Illustration as a part of their 28th annual competition. This means it will appear on their website in November.

So for anyone interested in purchasing a professionally recognized painting, you will have your opportunity at Tradition.