Last week we started a kickstarter campaign to raise money for the movie we’re shooting in September. I really hate begging for money, so that has been really uncomfortable. But we’re getting a pretty good response so far, and hopefully we’ll continue to gain momentum. Here’s the cardboard lettering I did for the title.
I also finished up the cardboard Shakespeare portrait. I thought about layering it, as Anna suggested, but it seemed like a lot of work. Then I got the idea of using vegetable oil to add some contrast and give it more depth. It’s pretty subtle, but it helped a lot.
I also wanted to make portraits of the primary cast members, so I bought a bunch of scratch board and tried to mimic the style of those Barnes and Noble illustrations by Mark Summers (not to be confused with Marc Summers). That guy must be the most patient and steady-handed human alive. I had a lot of fun making these portraits. Can you recognize the artists, or at least the subject?
What a clever idea with the oil. I can’t see where you put it, but I’m sure it did the trick; and with the lighting, these cardboard cutouts are looking really great/legit! Way to go.
And the scratchboard characters are simply awesome. Did I say awesome?
Those portraits are amazing, hilarious, and amazingly hilarious. I love the Venus with a mustache. Does meg not get one, though?
I just looked again at your kickstarter page. You still have time, but is there anything we can all do to help give you a boost? Feel free to email spam the co-op if you have any specific requests. We are all in this together.
If this is your first attempt at imitating me then, you’ve done a pretty good job. And yes, I do have the steadiest hand on earth.
Mark, I’m honored and a little embarrassed that you saw these. Thanks for using those steady hands to type a note to a fan.