| The new Print Collection! |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|11:40 am] |
Introducing the
MATT BUSCH 2010 COLLECTION:
a limited edition Print Portfolio!
Now you can own 20 of Busch's greatest works, all for one low price! You can dish them out to all your friends on your Christmas list, or keep them all for yourself and build your own private Matt Busch Gallery!
Girls, zombies, guys with scissors for hands... Many of your favorite Hollywood, pop culture and underground rarities are in the set, including a free Night of the Living Dead print, Conjure movie poster signed by the actors, and a Konxari print by Paul Michael Kane! Each print is approximately 13" X 19" and is suitable for framing.
Order now and you'll get Shipping and Handling for FREE! (U.S. only.) All you have to do is send $99.95 (no extra costs or taxes!) PayPal to matt@mattbusch.com. Be sure to include your mailing address. You'll get all 20 prints mailed to your house for less than a hundred bucks- that's less than $5 a print!
The first 10 orders will also get a free copy of Busch's latest art book, The Worlds of Matt Busch! So order now!
*This offer is a one-time deal and will not be available anywhere else. **Note: Free Shipping and Handling is only for U.S. orders. International orders must add $20 for Priority Shipping and Handling. |
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| How to Draw SLAVE LEIA! (Part 2) |
[Dec. 1st, 2009|09:30 am] |
Last week, the long-awaited Slave Leia video was released, and the buzz quickly spread Online. Fans and aspiring artists welcomed Matt Busch's return to the popular series he's known for, and the antics seen in the new video didn't disappoint.
Now, exactly one week later, Busch has released the follow-up episode, quite possibly the most outlandish How To Draw video yet! Here you'll see some of Matt's great tips and techniques with painting, using an airbrush, and working with color pencils.
Of course, everyone is waiting to see the Slave Leia models duke it out in the grand finale, as the ultimate cat fight breaks onto Comic-Con's main floor! Check it out!
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| HOW TO DRAW SLAVE LEIA! |
[Nov. 23rd, 2009|10:43 am] |
The wait is over! It's been a year and a half since the last episode, but Artist Matt Busch is back is full swing with Season 3. The action begins with a 2 Part video tutorial on how to illustrate Jabba's captive princess!
In this first segment, Matt holds auditions for Slave Leia models from around the world at Comic-Con International in San Diego, California. He also shows how to work with photo reference in your drawing.
Tune in next time to see Matt complete the painting, and hopefully resolve the ultimate cat-fight in Comic-Con history!
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| Dallas! This weekend! STAR WARS Fan Days 3! |
[Oct. 21st, 2009|10:14 am] |
This weekend is the third annual STAR WARS FAN DAYS show in Dallas, Texas! It's an incredibly well-run show that is a favorite among fans, and the celebrities and artists that are featured there. Matt Busch is one such artist who will meet with fans and friends, displaying and selling art, prints, books, DVDs and more!
Matt will also be participating in the Sketch Card Program! Each VIP card set (given out free to VIP ticket holders) will contain 5 blank sketch cards that you can trade select artists for another card with a free quick sketch on it. Each participating artist will have 25 free sketches to trade for your blanks per day. Matt Busch will also have existing fully-painted sketch cards from other sets available for purchase. As well, for an easy $20, you can have Matt "upgrade" your free sketched card with more detailed color markers right on the spot! It’s the perfect opportunity to take home a one-of-a-kind, full-color sketch card!
This show is a must for STAR WARS fans! Come by and hang out with Matt! For more details, check out: http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/fandaysIII.html |
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| Konxari Video CONTEST! |
[Oct. 19th, 2009|12:06 pm] |
With Halloween lurking on the horizon, there's never a better time to have a creepy Konxari Video CONTEST! Are you a fan of Konxari Cards? (If not, check out http://www.konxari.com ) Are you an aspiring filmmaker, looking to make something cool and get recognition for it? Then this contest is for you!
What kind of video can you make? Anything, as long as it shows or has something to do with Konxari Cards. For the most part, we're looking for great creepy footage of experiences that happen during Konxari Readings. We want to see documentation of how you're utilizing the Cards into your ghost hunting, séance, and spirit communication practices.
However, the sky is the limit, and you could create any kind of Konxari-related video, including documentaries, fictional stories, animations, humorous, and more. There's also no limit on how long or short the video is. We'll accept anything, as long as it's entertaining.
What's in it for you?
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
The person who creates the best video (as judged by The IRM Foundation) will win:
- A check for One Hundred Dollars!
- Set of 4 Limited Edition Konxari Prints by Paul Michael Kane, each is 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- One-of-a-kind map artwork, the original prop as seen in the Konxari "Cryptic" Card!
- You video will appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 10 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being the Grand Prize Winner!
RUNNER UPS
A limited number of runner ups and honorable mentions will win:
- Limited Edition Konxari Print by Paul Michael Kane, 13" X 19" and suitable for framing!
- You video may appear on an upcoming Konxari DVD, to be released soon!
- 4 decks of Konxari Cards for you to give all your friends!
- Exposure and recognition in the media for being an honorable mention!
What to do:
Shoot your video. Upload it to YouTube and/or MySpaceTV and/or FaceBook. Email the url link to info@konxari.com, so we know it exists. (You may be asked to upload a higher resolution version for inclusion on the upcoming Konxari DVD.) Then, you sit and wait patiently, or make another video to increase your chances of winning. Enter as many times as you like, if making multiple videos.
Below is one already submitted for the contest. Think you can beat it? Let's see what you got!
The contest ends December 31st, 2009. The following January, the winners will be announced, and contacted via email to verify mailing addresses. Prizes will be mailed out thereafter.
So get your filmmaker cap on and start brainstorming your masterpiece. Anyone is eligible and this is a great opportunity for some exposure- especially those looking to break into the Horror genre. We look forward to seeing your Konxari film submission! |
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| ZOMBIE WARS - RETURN FROM THE GRAVE! |
[Oct. 17th, 2009|04:08 am] |
Matt Busch's Zombie Wars poster parody concludes with Episode VI: Return from the Grave, based on the infamous 1982 advance one-sheet for Revenge of the Jedi, before the title was changed to Return of the Jedi.
All six of the posters Busch recreated tell a very different version of the saga. Here we see the final evolution of Darth Vader's zombie conquest, but we also see an alternate ending with Luke dueling Vader...one where Luke doesn't win!
"This poster may not be an epic montage like I did for the first five posters," comments Busch, "but I love the simplicity of Drew Struzan's original. It's become such an iconic vision."
Designer Paul Michael Kane comments on his logo work -- "This was the easiest of the posters for me. This totally showcases the amazing image and the type is cast as a secondary element. Sad to see this one come, as it signaled the end of the project. But what a blast it was!"
Since the original advance poster had no credit block, Busch had fun with the tag line at the bottom, "Coming soon from a cemetery near you."
Thanks for joining this intergalactic journey of the undead. See more incredible artists rendering Star Wars Zombies here: http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=20. Have a wonderful Halloween and the Force will be with you... Always. |
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| ZOMBIE WARS: THE LIVING DEAD STRIKE BACK! |
[Oct. 16th, 2009|10:00 am] |
The Zombie Wars epidemic continues with artist Matt Busch's recreation of the saga. Here, the story of a "zombified" Luke Skywalker develops, and romance between Han Solo and Princess Leia is more tender than ever.
Based on the original Gone With the Wind-inspired poster for The Empire Strikes Back (illustrated by Roger Kastel), Busch couldn't resist pushing the envelop with his parody. "The original poster for Empire is so emotional, I had to pull out all the stops and make this one the bloodiest mess of them all. There's even a pointless explosion of blood in space!"
Too much gore for Star Wars? "The original version of this was definitely too over-the-top, though in a humorous light. I purposely tried to push the limit, knowing I'd have to make some alterations. It went through several revisions before it was tame enough to be shown here, though I'm always more than happy to make changes. The fact that us artists have been given a chance to play with such a dark and twisted version of Star Wars at all is a riot."
Matt's vision of a dark and twisted tauntaun also had a last-minute change, though for the worse. "I was finishing up this painting in Nashville at a pop culture show called GMX," recalls Busch. "I was marveling at how funny I thought the tauntaun was now, with its little chicken-like claws that clearly have done some damage. As I finished the painting, my friend Kim Dunaway, who happened to be watching, asked, 'Wait a minute -- where are the tauntaun's cut-out intestines?' I knew I had to go back and add her brilliant idea, thus immortalizing her name in the credits as well."
To complete the feel of the original, designer Paul Michael Kane created the new logo in Adobe Illustrator and then skewed it in Photoshop to match the original logo angle.
Check out more at StarWars.com right here: http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=17. Tomorrow concludes Busch's horrific spin on classic Star Wars posters with Episode VI: Return from the Grave! |
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| ZOMBIE WARS - A NEW EPIDEMIC |
[Oct. 15th, 2009|09:29 pm] |
Matt Busch's re-imagined Star Wars zombie-fest continues with the fourth installment of Zombie Wars (and the first of the classic trilogy), A New Epidemic.
This series introduces new characters two decades after the prequels, including a newly-infected Han Solo, portrayed by fellow Star Wars artist Spencer Brinkerhoff III! However, you can still see the evolution of Darth Vader from the last poster, as well as Obi-Wan Kenobi, who's now nothing more than a skeleton in a cloak.
Comments Busch, "In this alternate version of Episode IV, the first Death Star is still under construction, and features two beam dishes, creating the eerie, or perhaps humorous illusion of a skull."
Busch also admits there is a fine line between horror and humor. "Many horror filmmakers like Sam Raimi really push the exaggeration between the two. Here, I thought it would be creepy, and funny, to have R2-D2 so filled with blood that it's spilling over where his dome swivels. This cracks me up, as I don't know why blood would be inside an electronic droid in the first place!"
The unique poster, originally illustrated by Drew Struzan for the 10th Anniversary of Star Wars, also required some serious work from designer Paul Michael Kane. "This is my favorite poster of the bunch and the hardest to work on," says Kane. "The logo and type design had to be perfect because it's featured so prominently on the poster."
See more at http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=16. Next up, THE LIVING DEAD STRIKE BACK! |
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| ZOMBIE WARS - Episode III: REVENGE OF THE ZOMBIES! |
[Oct. 14th, 2009|11:47 pm] |
Artist Matt Busch continues his Zombie Wars saga with Episode III: Revenge of the Zombies! Here, we see the decaying evolution of characters like Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi from the earlier posters that Busch created for Episodes I and II.
Amid the clashing of this epic disaster, one character hasn't changed at all. Matt comments, "Darth Sidious is already so evil and vile physically, he pretty much looks like a zombie. I thought it would be funny to just keep him the same when depicting Drew Stuzan's original rendering."
Matt has also worked in 'easter eggs' into his posters wherever possible. "If you look closely, you'll see all kinds of cute additions. For example, in one of the Jedi Starfighters, you'll see an Astromech Droid head missing, and replaced with a zombie head sticking out of the droid socket!"
Viewers may also notice some changes in the poster's credit block, which was recreated by Paul Michael Kane. Matt elaborates, "You may notice that some of my posters include the name Doug Drazin as a Skull Handler. When I was taking photo reference of plastic skulls, Doug helped me out by holding them at the correct angle while opening the jaw, suggesting a horrific zombie moan."
For more info and a look at other incredible zombie art from artists Nicole Falk, Cat Staggs, and Jeff Carlsile, check out http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=12. Stay tuned- tomorrow begins Busch's 'zombified' renditions of posters from the classic trilogy, starting with Zombie Wars - Episode IV: A New Epidemic! |
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| ZOMBIE WARS - Episode II: ATTACK OF THE ZOMBIES! |
[Oct. 13th, 2009|11:12 pm] |
Matt Busch's alternate 'zombified' Star Wars saga continues on StarWars.com with Episode II: Attack of the Undead. Here, even Yoda has joined the Dark Side!
Viewers may note an evolution with the characters throughout Busch's series of zombie posters. For example, Obi-Wan Kenobi, who found his demise in Busch's first poster for The Zombie Menace, now is clearly infected and ready for revenge.
"I love how in the middle of all this horrible inter-galactic zombie massacre, Padme and Anakin still find a tender moment," says Busch, "but my favorite part of this poster is Jango Fett. His body and clothes have decayed to nothing more than a mere skeleton, yet his armor is still perfectly intact. Oddly, it gives him almost a Popeye-like physique."
A keen eye may also notice some familiar faces from the real-world Star Wars community. "I wanted to do something special for the army of clones, so I sent requests to some of my fellow Star Wars artists to send me photo reference of them in zombie poses." From left to right, you can see artists Cynthia Narcisi (Cynthia's husband Ian can also be seen in the background), Brent Woodside, Kayla Woodside, Mark McHaley, and Denise Vasquez. On the right side of Jango, artist Randy Martinez hammed it up to portray a horrified Jedi.
See more at http://www.starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=8 and tune in tomorrow to see Matt's Zombie Wars series continue with Episode III: Revenge of the Zombies! |
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| ZOMBIE WARS - Episode I: THE ZOMBIE MENACE! |
[Oct. 12th, 2009|11:49 pm] |
To commemorate the release of the world's first STAR WARS horror novel, DEATH TROOPERS, StarWars.com is running a special Zombie Week! When asked to contribute a zombie-inspired poster, artist Matt Busch not only jumped at the chance, he decided to do six of them, one for each movie in the saga.
"'Every Zombie has a Beginning,' and it all begins here," says Busch, "though these posters tell an alternate vision of the saga. One that's more... Infectious. In this version of Episode I: The Zombie Menace, even Jar Jar is deadly and provides no comic relief."
In addition to having fun shredding these classic characters into zombies, the project has also been a rewarding and educational experience for Busch. "I've always been a huge admirer of the original poster artist, Drew Struzan. Doing this parody really let me study the master with fine detail. I've learned a lot and and now have even more respect for Drew's work."
For the logo and typography, Busch turned to his long time professional partner Paul Michael Kane, who recreated the Episode I logo in Adobe Illustrator. Comments Kane, "Nailing this one down was crucial, as the rest the prequel posters used the same title and credit fonts."
Head on over to http://starwars.com/vault/books/news20091012.html?page=4 to see more, plus other fantastic art from Spencer Brinkerhoff III and Katie Cook! Stay tuned through the week to see a new zombie poster each day from Matt! Tune in tomorrow to see the continuation of the Zombie Wars saga with his rendition of Episode II: Attack of the Undead! |
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| Join me at a 48 hour party in Nashville this weekend! |
[Oct. 1st, 2009|10:55 am] |
This weekend debuts the "Next-Generation Multi-Genre Convention" in Nashville, Tennessee. It's called GMX, and stands for Geek Media Expo. Animation, Console Games, Goth, Brit Fandom, Music, Literature, Paranormal, Gaming, Web Culture, RPG, Horror, Science Fiction, Tech, Comics, TV, Film... You name it!
The show runs for a straight "48 hours of Cool" and I'll be there to partake of the festivities. I'll be also hosting panels on STAR WARS and Entertainment Illustration- should be a hoot!
For more info, visit: www.WhatIsGMX.net |
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| KONXARI CARDS TOP THE CHARTS WITH RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE! |
[Sep. 29th, 2009|12:03 pm] |
The latest issue of Rue Morgue Magazine reviews Konxari Cards, and has given the set top ratings in every category! For those of you who don't know, Rue Morgue is the largest Horror Magazine internationally.
The three categories that games are rated in Rue Morgue's "Play Dead" section are Graphics, Playability, and Shivers. Clearly these reviews are usually intended for video games, but all the more reason the IRM Foundation is proud to have dominated each aspect.
Says Andrew Lee of Rue Morgue, "Ditch the Ouija board and grab a Konxari deck. It's like having a Blackberry from the other side."
For more info on Konxari Cards, visit www.koxari.com. |
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| MATT BUSCH DRUMSTICKS... AVAILABLE NOW! |
[Sep. 9th, 2009|10:54 am] |
Pinup Sticks has just licensed a new line of drumsticks featuring Matt Busch's art! Drumming has always been sexy, but wait till you get your hands on these! Busch has produced a new series of never-before-seen pin-up art exclusively for these sticks, three of which are available now!
SOUTHERN BELL is designed for more of a Southern Rock, Country, or Rockabilly style, while METAL MISTRESS is intended for the serious Metal, Goth, or Industrial Drummer. Of course, if you play a little bit of everything, then you'd want the quintessential Busch design: BUILT FOR POUNDING.
You can find other designs at PinupSticks.com, with incredible artists like Olivia, Mark Wasyl, Anthony Guerra, and Martin Abel! The next in Busch's line, PERCUSSION CONCUSSION, will be available soon!
What are you waiting for? Go get some sexy drumsticks for the sexy drummer in your life! Click HERE to order Matt Busch Drumsticks now! |
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| BUSCH AT DRAGON*CON THIS WEEKEND! |
[Sep. 2nd, 2009|09:30 am] |
Dragon*Con, the largest pop culture show on the east coast, will be happing this Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. Matt Busch will be making his first appearance at the show, and will have all kinds of original art, posters, prints, books, DVDs, trading cards, T-Shirts, and more.
Busch will also be involved with two exciting panels:
STAR WARS IN ART!
Sun 04:00 pm Hanover A - B - Hyatt (Length: 1)
Lucasfilm-approved Official Star Wars artists discuss the different licensed work they do, their creative process and how they began their SW careers.
THAT'S ILLUSTRATION! A Look at Entertainment Art
Sun 05:30 pm Hanover F - Hyatt (Length: 1)
Enjoy this look into the wildly popular genre of entertainment illustration with a stellar lineup of creators.
In addition, Matt Busch will be filming pick-up shots for an upcoming Slave Leia-themed video episode of You Can Draw STAR WARS! Here's info below, courtesy of LeiasMetalBikini.com.
Dragon*Con is spread over four hotels in downtown Atlanta, and will be running September 4th through the 7th. For more information, visit http://dragoncon.org. |
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| New BOBA FETT T-SHIRT available at KOHL'S! |
[Aug. 26th, 2009|08:17 am] |
Super department store chain KOHL'S now has an exclusive Boba Fett T-Shirt illustrated by Matt Busch. "Boba Fett has always been a favorite STAR WARS character of mine," says Busch, "I just love drawing all the clunky armor and compact weapons."
Fans may recall the Fett image that appears on the STAR WARS novel Tales from the Empire. "That cover is painted in full color acrylics, so it's neat to see this shirt be a complete departure from that- a straight-up sketchy pencil technique."
The shirt retails at $18.00, but is currently on sale for just $8.99! You can see the shirt at Kohls.com HERE. While the shirt is already sold out Online, you can find the shirt on sale at a KOHL'S department store near you. |
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| TORONTO FAN EXPO THIS WEEKEND! |
[Aug. 25th, 2009|12:34 am] |
This weekend, the largest pop culture show in Canada, FAN EXPO, will be in Toronto August 28th - 30th. The show is actually comprised of 5 major conventions combined into one: Comic Book Expo, Science Fiction Expo, Festival of Fear/Horror Expo, Anime Expo, and Gaming Expo.
I'll be making my first appearance at the show, displaying and selling all kinds of art, prints and posters, DVDs, books, trading cards and more! Come by and say hi, eh!
More information on Fan Expo at: http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo/ |
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| New Video: The Otherworldly Photography of Paul Michael Kane |
[Aug. 19th, 2009|08:51 pm] |
I've just produced a new video that focuses on award-winning photographer Paul Michael Kane's contributions to the current deck of Konxari Cards. Many of you already know Paul, as he's been the designer and webmaster of MattBusch.com for ten years. Our roots run deep, having worked on a myriad of projects together, including the Style D one sheet movie poster for STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith.
In this video, you'll see some of Paul's extraordinary work that led him to be the official Konxari photographer. You also hear some of the stories behind the images, and get a taste of how Kane creates such breath-taking and evocative photos.
Konxari: The Otherworldly Photography of Paul Michael Kane
Be sure to keep up with all of Paul's amazing photography at PaulMichaelKane.com.
You can find out more about Konxari Cards at Konxari.com. |
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| ILLUSTRATING OBAMA! |
[Aug. 4th, 2009|10:40 am] |
I've had the honor of illustrating Barack Obama for the box cover of BECOMING BARACK: Evolution of a Leader! This new DVD is an incredible documentary that follows Obama's life on his journey to becoming President of the United States. My art is also featured on the CD Sountrack.
What's more, I was tapped to create a Bonus Feature on the DVD that documents the entire process of creating the art. You can see it right here:
To find out more, check out the official trailer, or get your hands on a copy, visit the official website, www.BecomingBarack.com! |
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