I heard some exciting news this morning and I wanted to share it with you all. The poster I worked on with Kenny Gravillis for Jacob Vaughan's film Bad Milo has made the final selection at the Key Art Awards in the category of Print Technique for Illustration...
It was really wonderful being able to catch up with Director Jacob Vaughan during a trip to LA last year... a truly awesome guy!
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Okay, being followed on Twitter by a celebrity you admire is one thing... but when they send you a direct message asking if you would be interested in creating a piece of art for them... well, that's... SUPER cool!
Simon Pegg was very generous in publicly liking and tweeting my Star Trek poster art earlier last year to his fans and since then we have kept in touch with each other from time to time, culminating in an unexpected commission from him to create an illustrated poster for his latest film 'The Worlds End'!
Simon wanted me to see the film before I started on the poster design. His assistant invited me to a screening that would be in Wellington a few weeks away... a press screening I presumed...I was planning on going, until I realised the mid term school holidays were to start that weekend -- The film would be out the following week here so decided I would wait a week and spend some quality time with my daughter that weekend.
The day before the screening, Simon Tweeted this:
Bloody Hell! Simon and the Cornetto Crew were on their way to New Zealand! - Turns out it's the NZ Premiere I've been invited to! ....and there was no way I could get down to Wellington in time... Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch (at the time I was drawing him for the Star Trek: Khan comic book covers) were there too as they were filming the Hobbit... oh and look, Edgar Wright and Peter Jackson! (After telling a good mate this story, he called me a fool. Hah, I sure felt like one!)
After getting over the fact that I had been invited to the New Zealand Premiere and NOT gone! I went to see the film the following week and absolutely LOVED it! Now the ideas for the poster began....
Once I had the rough composition sketched out I emailed it to Simon to have a look at...
The World's End - Colour Rough Comprehensive
I got a quick fire reply from Simon by Direct Message on Twitter: (NB. Whenever I receive a message from Simon and I read it, I ALWAYS hear his voice saying it)...
Honestly, I can't ever recall a client messaging me like that before... I totally love this guy!
With no major changes needed except for adding Simon and Nick's names at the top of the poster and adding 'A Film by Edgar Wright' under the main title, Simon was completely happy with how the poster looked and gave the go ahead to work on the final art...
And here it is:
The World's End - Finished Illustrated Poster
Edgar Wright, Director of 'The World's End' was kind enough to write to me recently recalling the moment he received his gift:
“Simon had delivered a suspiciously poster shaped Xmas present to my house. I was already excited, but when I unwrapped it and saw Paul’s amazing poster I literally said ‘That’s fucking awesome’.
If our movie had been made in 1983 instead of 2013, I could imagine the poster looking a lot like this. Like many film fans I miss actual art on film posters and Paul Shipper’s genius work is precisely what’s missing.
I can happily call this my favourite ‘World’s End’ poster.”
A Poster Artist can not ask for higher praise than that! Thanks to you Edgar for taking the time to write to me and to Simon... well, this was all your idea!
An honour and a pleasure creating this illustrated 'World's End' film poster for you... You're a true Gentleman and a Living Legend mate!
Should you so desire, here's a link to download a 2560x1440 version for your desktop wallpaper.
When I first watched the trailer for Stephen Chow's latest film I thought, Woah! it reminds me of a show I grew up with in the UK... 'Monkey Magic'... As I researched a little more, turns out that this film by Stephen Chow (Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer) is based on the same material! Very Crazy Cool... The film looks as crazy, if not more so than the TV show I was so fond of as a kid...
It is an absolute pleasure to be asked to illustrate a poster to promote this film for Magnolia Pictures and Magnet. This is another film that thematically lends itself to this kind of 'old school' advertising, my favourite kind!
It is so awesome to see a company looking towards illustrated posters to promote their films and feel very fortunate and proud to be a part of it…
The Poster art made its debut on CraveOnline and has had some nice feedback...
“Yes, from the writer/director/star of Kung Fu Hustle and Shaolin Soccer comes a demon-fighting fantasy with a new poster in the Drew Struzan mold, just to sell you on its epicness.”
“It’s great to see what I would call a ‘classic’ illustrated movie poster being used as the primary marketing tool, much like artists Drew Struzan and John Alvin used to produce. Paul Shipper has a talent for portraying emotion and character in his pieces, this being no exception, and has captured what I expect to be the fun and humour of a Stephen Chow movie. In tone, it very much reminds me of the poster for Big Trouble in Little China.”
About the Film:
Based on one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature of the same name, Stephen Chow's ‘Journey To The West’ is a contemporary remake of the misadventures of a Buddhist monk as he makes a pilgrimage from China to India. - See more at: http://www.magnetreleasing.com/journeytothewest/
IDW have kindly brought my cover art created for Star Trek: Khan #3 to your digital devices in time for the Holidays with this wallpaper. Head over to www.idwpublishing.com and download for your Phone, Tablet or Desktop at the resolution you need... LLAP!
An online auction to benefit the victims of Typhoon Yolanda, and featuring artwork donated by some of the best illustrators in the business today.
18" x 24" Fine Art Giclee prints of the 2009 version of 'STAR TREK', and 'STAR TREK: Into Darkness' by Paul Shipper. JJ Abrams, Simon Pegg and Karl Urban each have prints from this very small run. A collectors dream poster to say the least!
Here are the WebStore links for my STAR TREK poster set!
'Star Trek (2009)' - http://www.webstore.com/34690452
'Star Trek: Into Darkness - http://www.webstore.com/34690871
Please give generously!
Visit the LineWork: Artists for Yolanda Relief Facebook Page and see more awesome work donated by Mark Raats, Jerry Vanderstelt, Sebastian Krüger, Trevor Grove, Roberto Robolus Freire, Alessandro Baldasseroni and Tsuneo Sanda.
As it's the Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend some galleries are having sales on... so thought I would compile all the prints that are still available for purchase in Galleries. Click on the Art below and it will take you to the right gallery store...
Only $15 plus shipping. Get your signed copy today... CLICK HERE to go to the ShipShop
Star Trek: Khan #5 is coming out in February 2014 from IDW Publishing. Issue #1 and #2 are in stores NOW!
See the full illustration including closeups on my Behance Portfolio here http://bit.ly/I3Pm6L
When Topps contacted me about this project, Part of me was screaming YES while the other was hesitant about even trying to reinterpretate this CLASSIC film poster... I was swayed by Mr Waldeck to go for it using my style of illustration... Along with 8 other selected artists who have each contributed their re-imagining of what is possibly one of the most well known film posters in history.
Original Illustration
For a bit of fun I wanted to see how the artwork would look with added Billing Block, Titles, with a little weathering and creases as though it had been folded up and been in storage for a number of years :)
The Original Star Wars Release Posters
Thanks go out to SlashFilm for including the art on their site today!
Its on tonight... Time to start swimming with those bow-legged women and check out the amazing art show celebrating Spielberg's Masterpiece this weekend only at Hero Complex Gallery in Los Angeles!
JAWS - One Sheet Style
UPDATE: Jaws Prints now available online!
Both limited edition of 100. This weekend only!
Out To Sea - 18 x 24" Giclée Print
PangeaSeed, artist Craig Drake and Hero Complex Gallery present a shark-saving effort of monstrous proportions: Smile, You Son of a Bitch! An Art Tribute.
This unique ARTivism effort will featuring original artworks from over 90 international artists all coming together to help raise awareness for the global plight of sharks while celebrating their place in pop culture.
Opening Reception:
Friday, November 1 – from 6-10pm
$10 donation at the door – proceeds go directly to benefit PangeaSeed’s conservation & education efforts and help the non-profit organization stay afloat.
For more information please visit: PangeaSeed.org / HeroComplexGallery.com
Event address:
Hero Complex Gallery – 2020 South Robertson BLVD. Studio D. Los Angeles, California 90034
UPDATE: Gallery Show has been extended! If you're in LA, you must go and visit!
Check out the show reviews over at
Trailers From Hell
http://trailersfromhell.com/shark-attack-hero-complex-gallery/
and
Ain't It Cool News!
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/64945
Hot on the Heels of Issue #1's release this week, Cover #4 was announced on StarTrek.com today.
With only one more cover to reveal I feeling a certain melancholia... I have enjoyed creating these covers and I hope the fans will love them and this series.
Below are covers 3 and 4and are due out Dec and January respectively.
Intrada CD's just announced their 3 CD Soundtrack release from Season 1 of Buck Rogers...
It was wonderful to be asked to work on Buck Rogers following up from my Battlestar Galactica Covers - Another favourite show from my childhood!
Read more and order your copy here:
Head over to Comic Book Resources and StarTrek.com for an exclusive preview of IDW's Star Trek: Khan #1!
As a relative newbie to the show, I honestly had avoided the series even though it was extremely popular, I've never been a big Zombie fan, but due to being asked to join in on this project with HCG and AMC I found myself renting season one, watching it in 5 days, then renting season 2 and watching it over a weekend... I am hooked!
What I loved so much about the story is that it is about the people, their characters and relationships, dealing with a reality that the World as they know it has pretty much come to an end...
I knew then how I wanted to tackle this piece... focusing on the Heroes, the people.
The Walking Dead Season 1 SDCC Poster by Drew Struzan
I recalled Drew Struzan creating a Zombie heavy SDCC poster for Season 1... I saw that and thought, well, thats what our heroes are facing right there...
How about we show the zombies point of view in this one...
Rough iPad Comprehensive
Final Illustrated Artwork
Hero Complex Gallery has been hoarding for the zombie apocalypse as they prepare to announce their biggest exhibition of the year….invading Los Angeles on Friday, October 11th, from 7-10pm, on the eve of the Season 4 premiere, Hero Complex Gallery celebrates:
AMC’s The Walking Dead!
As millions of fans await the return of one of the most talked about television shows in the world, venture with us into the post-apocalyptic universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead. Artwork will be inspired by the group’s struggle to survive, fighting against the dead, fighting against the living, and even fighting themselves.
A horde of Hero Complex Gallery’s favorite artists are dancing with the dead, bringing to life the loved, hated, and oftentimes feared characters of this worldwide television phenomenon. Complicated leader, Rick Grimes, the dark and mysterious katana-wielding Michonne, and Southern bad boy turned good, Daryl Dixon, are just a few of the iconic characters of this series that are portrayed in paintings, prints, and sculpture.
Join us as we journey into the post-apocalyptic universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead!
When: Opening Reception: Friday, October 11th, 7-10pm
Additional Hours – W-Sun, 11am-6pm
Where: Hero Complex Gallery
2020 South Robertson Blvd., Studio D, Los Angeles, CA 90064
For further information about Hero Complex Gallery or this exhibition, please visit their website or email smasher@herocomplexgallery.com.
My first fully illustrated comic book from cover to cover!...is here!
There has been blood, sweat and tears working on this project... I'm kidding!
It was however a huge challenge realising this story through to completion... A long process, and let me tell you, I have a new appreciation for the comic book artists that do this on a daily basis... you guys... HUGE RESPECT!
Here are some of the initial sketches I did on my iPad while working through the story with Chris and Aric (using Paper by 53) and the final corresponding artwork finalised in Sketchbook Pro
Here are a few examples of the finished pages...
And now, this is pretty cool... another project (see NTSF:SD:SUV::) where my artwork has been re-imagined and animated for video ...with an Original Score by Chase Brawner...
I really hope you enjoy the comic book... This is issue #1 and the start of Whiiite's journey!
Visit Whiiite's homepage for details on how to get hold of the comic and be sure to check out his music too!
Just announced this week is the cover art I created for the Official Comic Tie-In to Star Trek: Into Darkness for IDW...
The origin of STAR TREK's greatest villain continues here, in this all-new mini-series overseen by STAR TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci! Witness the never-before-seen outbreak of the legendary Eugenics Wars and behold Khan Noonien Singh's brutal rise to power, as the secret history of the future is finally revealed!
Written by Mike Johnson. Art by Claudia Balboni. Cover by Paul Shipper
Star Trek: Khan #2 The Official Comic Tie-In to Into Darkness
Just announced: Film Poster/One Sheet I illustrated for the film Bad Milo.
Exclusively premiered on BloodyDisgusting.com today:
And picked up by Ain't It Cool News!
Some really nice words on the poster design from both of these sites - Thanks so much guys - pleased you dig it!
“Bloody Disgusting has premiered a new one-sheet for BAD MILO (formerly known as MILO), and they’re qualifying it as a contender for “best poster of the year”. I don’t blame them. This is more of a genuinely striking, tonally-ominous poster that we’ve seen for a theatrical release in recent memory.”
Kudos to Gravillis Inc great working with them again.
Twitter message from Writer/Director Jacob Vaughan
NTSF:SD:SUV:: (National Terrorism Strike Force: San Diego: Sport Utility Vehicle::) [1]
Aliens, Segways ™, explosions, cat suits, ropes, Big Ben, lightning, robots, nun-chucks, puppets, needles, space helmets, walkie-talkies, killer whales, ketchup bottle suits and finger guns... just wait until you see the show!...
Season 3 begins this Thursday 12:15am on [adult swim] part of the Cartoon Network.
I had a great deal of fun working on this project with Gravillis Inc. and I think it shows in the art... A talented cast from the head honcho Paul Scheer (thank him for Shamu), Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager), June Diane Raphael, Rob Riggle, Martin Starr, Brandon Johnson, Peter Serafinowicz as the voice of S.A.M. and introducing Karen Gillan (Amy Pond from Doctor Who).
Final Art - Billboard Design
Final Art - One Sheet Design
Keep your eyes peeled for the Billboards in NYC and LA:: send billboard spotting pics to inthewild@paulshipper.com and I will post them on the Studio Facebook Page
When I first heard about Disney's Lone Ranger movie coming out - I thought, what a perfect movie for an illustrated one sheet! I got very excited to see what may come of the official poster...
I felt an opportunity had been missed and so, I decided to create a poster that I thought could be deemed worthy of The Lone Ranger...
I only hope you agree... much like the JJ Abrams Star Trek posters, this is a personal project, just for fun...and for the love of the old movie posters I grew up with.
Lone Ranger - Illustrated One Sheet Design
I'm always listening to music while I work and in particular this track from the Lone Ranger Score by Hans Zimmer really got me pumped while working on the poster...
Back in 1981, The Legend of the Lone Ranger quite rightly had an illustrated poster... plus there are some comprehensives that Master Drew Struzan created for the film poster design... and a collectable plate illustration from 1994
Cover Art for Issue #1 by Paul Shipper
In case you missed it, I am proud to announce that I am Illustrating the covers for IDW's upcoming Official Star Trek Comic Book which will be chronicling the back story of John Harrison, the character played by Benedict Cumberbatch in JJ Abrams' Into Darkness... There will be six issues the first to be released in October.
You can read all about the upcoming series at the IDW website here: http://www.idwpublishing.com/news/article/2609/
