BILLY PERKINS '77
* 77 Iconic Music Portraits from 1977
* Very Limited Edition of only 77 signed & numbered serigraphs of each image
Elo kiddies!
It's been a while, so here's an update on what's happening with the series:
* Only 12 prints into the series of 77, and already some very fun things are coming to fruition from these. There's a very good chance that you'll see some of these reproduced at 8ft tall in the windows of select Macy's & Nordstrom's across the country this spring & summer.
* Look for gallery shows all over the US when the series is complete, including a 3-month showing at the former location of CBGB.
* A book deal is also being sought after & discussed. Because of these, & other cool ideas that are springing from the series, Billy is going to switch gears & get all of the art done for the series, even if it's months ahead of the print schedule. The Perkins 77 series is an ambitious effort, but one that will see its way to completion hopefully by the end of 2011. Most of the individual prints will be sold out long before the last one is printed.
* A word about RED BLUFF STUDIOS:
Billy is proud that this series is literally a 3-man operation between himself and his all-important print team: Satch Grimley & Jamie Cervantes of Austin's Red Bluff Studios. It's important to note that NOTHING is automated - every one of these beautiful serigraphs are expertly screened by hand. Anyone who knows the variables & limitations of serigraphy knows that it takes skill & craftsmanship to not only mix the custom ink colors, but to print overlaying colors and hand-pull large areas of flat color with such smooth consistency. These elements are essential to the character of the series, so thanks to the skill and experience of my partners, Billy is in very good hands. Satch is as good at mixing colors as anyone he's ever seen. Both are expert printers & trained by some of the best, including Austin's legendary Coronado Studio. Jaime's sharp eye has saved at least a couple of prints from mistakes that were made on my end. Billy's relationship with both Jaime and Satch add up to almost 30 years, & Billy is very proud that they are on board to see this funky vision through to the end.
Now, on to new stuff! A link to purchase prints is near the bottom of this post.
NEW PRINTS AVAILABLE NOW!
77.08 RICK JAMES - only $25
** The backs of each of these are sprayed with a shot of Kai Karate before putting in the tube! For that authentic '77 swanky smell - a 30 year old bottle bought off ebay just for this print. Put this sucka on the wall, get yourself some rope, a ball gag and an empty closet, and let Date Night begin!
77.09 FREDDIE MERCURY - $25
77.10 DEVO - $25
Mark Mothersbaugh reprezents.
ALSO AVAILABLE NOW IN THIS SERIES:
77.02 ROBERT PLANT - Almost sold out!
77.03 DEBBIE HARRY
77.04 ALICE COOPER
77.05 ELVIS COSTELLO - Almost sold out!
77.06 DEE DEE RAMONE
77.07 ACE FREHLEY
*** To purchase any of the above & see what else Billy has advertised, use this link: http://www.gigposters.com/classifieds/useritems.php?user_siteid=12283
*** Wanna see more? Here's a great way to waste time at work! Use this public link to see his concert posters, movie prints, art prints, CD covers & more. Some are long gone, but many are not. Ask about availability for anything you can't live without: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35015&id=609273200&l=08bbad0f67
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