Archive for Art

I finally found the whale poster I’ve been hunting for years – Megaptera by Bob Talbot

I finally found the whale poster I’ve been hunting for years – Megaptera by Bob Talbot

I’ve mentioned in previous blog posts that I had a few posters on my childhood bedroom wall that I’ve been wanting to source and hang up in my retrocave. The first one was easy. It was Back to the Future. Classic Drew Struzan artwork. Always…

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A tribute to Bob Wakelin, one of the best video game box artists of the 80s

A tribute to Bob Wakelin, one of the best video game box artists of the 80s

I was very sad to wake up this morning and hear that legendary video game artist, Bob Wakelin, had passed away, after a long fight against leukemia. Bob is often regarded as the greatest video game box artist of the 1980s. His work was unparalleled…

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How I met Keith Harmer, the artist behind the amazing 80s Lamborghini Countach poster

How I met Keith Harmer, the artist behind the amazing 80s Lamborghini Countach poster

You may have read my recent blog post about The Hunt For This Amazing Lamborghini Countach Poster. Well, the story continues. I’ve since met the artist himself, managed to get the poster signed and also received another surprise! Read on. First of all a quick…

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I’ve got a new favourite retro artist, from ‘Reasons to be Creative’

I’ve got a new favourite retro artist, from ‘Reasons to be Creative’

I was lucky enough to attend the fantastic event, Reasons to be Creative, in Brighton, a few weeks ago. It’s an amazing mix of web designers, digital creatives, motion graphic artists and makers. It’s got an incredible atmosphere and there are so many inspiring things…

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