My Scrapbook "The Game is Afoot" by Tom Richmond This rogues gallery round-up of various cinematic Sherlocks displays definite MAD-like tendencies--but that's understandable, given that it was done by Tom Richmond, a proud member of the Usual Gang of Idiots. According to Tom, "Sherlock Holmes is one of literature’s greatest characters, and holds the … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “The Game is Afoot” by Tom Richmond
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My Scrapbook: The Florida Man Ad Campaign
My Scrapbook The Florida Man Ad Campaign Netflix Steps Up… sorta Someone at Netflix’s art department decided it would be cool to spotlight each of the seven episode of their 2023 comedy-thriller Florida Man with a graphic done in faux-pulp paperback cover style (something I know a little about), and much like the show … Continue reading My Scrapbook: The Florida Man Ad Campaign
My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook "Look Out" by Leslie Peterson Sapp This is the one that sold me. I love most of Oregon artist Leslie Peterson Sapp’s noir-inspired art, but there’s something about this one that screams "NOIR!” And it’s not just the fedora—there’s something bitter and resigned and dripping with regret about this one. Something incredibly sad, … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Look Out” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Exit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "A woman in a red dress and shocking white heels steals down a dim stairwell, her shadow looming against the wall, with nothing but a glowing red exit sign to observe her." A personal favourite of the Portland, Oregon artist, who’s art has been heavily influenced by film … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Exit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Circle Mirror" by Leslie Peterson Sapp "Bathed in deep green hues, a person of ambiguous gender is buttoning their shirt. In the background, seen in an art deco style circular mirror, a voluptuous woman stands, silhouetted in the doorway, her shadow casting far across the floor." That’s what the artist, noir-inspired Oregon artist … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Circle Mirror” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp
My Scrapbook “Pursuit" by Leslie Peterson Sapp The Portland-based artist, Leslie Peterson Sapp, who draws inspiration from film noir and German Expressionism, ponders her own work: "She glances out the back window at a waiting yellow taxi. Who is it that pursues her and why?" To which I might add: “Hey! Who’s the dude in the … Continue reading My Scrapbook: “Pursuit” by Leslie Peterson Sapp