For the first time ever Ames Bros are doing a mystery tube sale. Get those F5 fingers warmed up. And keep your bots and scrips in your pants ok, thanks.
4 posters for $225.
These will be released at 1pm EDT on Wednesday at https://amesbrosshop.com/
"Our healthcare workers get all my respect. Instead of running away, they run towards, often without the required safety equipment. I was inspired to do something for the cause. What I have to offer is my artwork. I’m proud to create something that allows us all to show our solidarity and provide some financial support, Direct Relief, is an organization that’s truly helping where it’s needed most.”-DH
As a reflection of this moment we’re all living in, Mark and I present to you these newly realized editions of my artwork originally designed for the Mark Lanegan Band 2012 Blues Funeral tour. ‘The Days of Pandemia'...
This is a surreal time in our collective history and a very unnerving moment in all of our lives. The image is a representation of something that seemed like it could never happen to us, something that modern scientific advances had left in the dusty pages of the historical record. Although that was a different condition in a different time, the image of the Plague Doctor has resonated with a lot of people in these unsure times. How do we stay safe? How do we deal with this? Should we be scared? Will this pass? Will science ultimately defeat this? There is so much uncertainty right now, including so many people losing their ways of life. Most people are sheltering at home with ‘social distancing’.
Along with so many people Mark and I have lost our way to make an income, with his touring, and myself making poster art for bands concerts. What was to be Mark’s upcoming European tour was cancelled. All of my already produced posters for what was to be upcoming gigs have also been cancelled. We’re thinking outside of the box here in offering this print without a concert to go with it. I’ve always wanted to make an art print of this image and flesh it out more with added detail and colors. Although the image is a dark tone I think of it as an acknowledgement of what’s happening with a sense of hope in the sunset and faith that after the darkness there will be another day. Humanity will survive, we’ll be better prepared and hopefully come out of this kinder and more appreciative of the amazing world that we all share.
I love the way the original 8 color version of the art print turned out but there's something truly special in just seeing the bare art unobstructed by any additional colors. There's a lot going on in this particular piece and it's nice to see it as it was originally hand illustrated in pen, ink and brush.
I like when artwork transports me and I enjoy imagining what sort of minerals or gems the people who built this outpost are searching for, what their mining methods are and how far they are from any other civilization.
The piece itself is the first of a series of painting commissions that I'm taking on as a new direction for my career. I'll have more information very soon about how to register for a commission slot.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this edition. I realize these are trying times, but I must keep working for essential reasons. I am, as always, deeply grateful for your support.
Thank you and stay strong and safe.