For The Children Artwork Inspired By and Dedicated to the Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan

Title: For The Children: Art Inspired By and Dedicated to the legend of The Wu-Tang Clan
Curator: Chris Breeden
Location: Final Friday Gallery Walk - Frameshop OTR - 1317 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Date: Final Friday February 24th 2017
Time: 6 - Midnight
Website: http://www.wutangisforthechildren.com
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1888739638079687/

Overveiw:
"For The Children" is a group art show inspired by and dedicated to the legend of The Wu-Tang Clan. The show is directed by Chris Breeden in his curatorial debut and features the work of 18 of Cincinnati's best known artists across multiple formats including mixed media, sculpture, print making, photography, woodworking, fiber, needlepoint, painting and drawing. For those of you that just go to art shows for the free beer, beverages will kindly be provided by our friends at West Sixth Brewing Company.

Details from Chris
Why I Put This Show Together:
First. I have a mild obsession with the Wu-Tang Clan. Everyone around me always seems to find it both hilarious and moderately acceptable at the same time. I don't have any Wu tattoos or anything but I probably have more clothes, memorabilia and records than most. The older I have got though, the more I have come to find that I am not alone. People love the Wu. If I am walking downtown wearing a Wu-Tang t-shirt, people will literally yell "Wu-Tang Forever!" or "I Love the Wu!" at me. People of all classes, races and socioeconomic backgrounds, men, women, guys in business suits, people in cars, young people, older people. It's crazy. It's like their was a secret Wu-Tang Society out there or something. So I am like, I have got to do something with this....

Second. I know a ton of amazing artists. My family owns Arnold's Bar and Grill and I have worked there for the last 13 years. Besides the fact that Arnold's has been a go to bar and consistent hang out for the art community since way before I was born. It is also smack dab in the middle of the Design District, putting me in constant contact with some of the best designers and photographers in the country. The same people that design and photograph everything for Proctor and Gamble, Kroger's and more. Through my years of working there I have formed close relationships with some of the best and most respected artists in the business. People like Pam Kravetz, Keith Neltner, James Billiter, Tommy Sheehan and more. I have this crazy huge pool of talented artists around me so I am like, I have got to do something with this....

Third. The last part came together when I started using the Frame shop to frame some of the artwork that I have collected. Every time I would go in there I would end up spending forever in there talking to Jake or whoever was working and I built a relationship with them. I realized they could help me create my vision and it doesn't get much better in Cincinnati than The Final Friday Art Crawl. So, everything came together and the light bulb went off in my head and now we have: For The Children

Keith Neltner's Piece titled "Counting Souls". It is based off of The GZA's album Liquid Swords and the movie Shogun Assassin. It is an edition of 15 for $45 http://www.neltnersmallbatch.com/store

This one from Brian Methe and is titled "The Heart Gently Weeps" It's an edition of 30 for $30 https://www.etsy.com/shop/bmethe

 

 The Show poster will also be available from Lightning Horse Industries. It is an edition 50 for $20. https://squareup.com/store/lightning-horse-industries/item/wu-tang-art-show-poster

List of Artists:
Adam Henry
Brian Methe
James Billiter
Jason Coffey
Joe Bias
John Carrico
Keith Neltner
Kyle Ebersole
Lightning Horse Industries
Matt Wiseman
Pam Kravetz
Powerhouse Factories
Rob Warnick
Tara Heilman
Tara Zajac
Tommy Sheehan
WU Stitch
We Have Become Vikings

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Radiohead Tribute Art Show

If you are anywhere near Newport, Kentucky there is cool show happening tonight if you are a fan of Radiohead. Rob Warnick helped organize an art show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Radiohead's The Bends. A group of local musicians will be covering the album in its entirety. To go along with the music they will have 12 artists creating original artwork inspired by a song from the album.

Artists for the show include: Julie Hill, Tommy Sheehan, Neltner Small Batch, BLDG, Brian Methe, Austin Dunbar, Robot Inside, Chris Dye, Ronson Slagle, Joe Wehrman, Emily Patton and Rob Warnick.

 Julie Hill created a piece for the song Sulk. Keith Neltner's piece is enormous. It is 3 feet x 4 feet, wheat pasted onto wood. He also shot it with a shotgun in the bullseye. Rob's is pen and ink on bristol board. And Tommy's in a one off giclee print. Also big at 39.5 x 27.5.

 

The show is  Friday, June 26 at the Southgate House Revival in Newport, KY.

A link to the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/434178580076808/

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Keith Neltner Braxton Brewing Poster

Keith Neltner is releasing a new poster this Friday celebrating the opening of a new brewery in Covington, Kentucky. Also featuring music by The Shivering Timbers, Casey Campbell and the Kentucky Struts.

BACKGROUND: Neltner Small Batch has spent more than a year partnering with the Braxton Brewing Co building their brand. Keith Neltner (creator) has taken immense pride in every aspect of the brand creation, packaging, identity, The CoSign Project, naming of more than a dozen flagship beers, screen prints, apparel and one particular piece of art that will be unveiled at Friday’s grand opening. “The mural for Braxton is unique in that interior designer, Carey Warman, specifically designed the bar and taps to feature the oversized piece.” Neltner explains. Stacey Vallerie who has collaborated with Neltner to bring his aesthetic to the wall on his two previous large scale works were also assisted by the “Small Batch” team. The night will also feature a complete time lapse of the project captured by Brian Steege Photography.

Info on the print:

Hand pulled by Southpaw Prints

3 Color on Madera Beach 140# French Paper

18 x 24

Signed, number and embossed edition of 100

For sale at the grand opening 7 W 7th Street Covington KY info on the event: www.braxtonbrewing.com

Keith will have small quantity of 20 on sale $30 each at 10AM EST Monday.

http://neltnersmallbatch.com/store

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Arnold's Bar and Grill Beer Print Series

As a complete poster addict, Chris of Arnold's Bar & Grill in Cincinnati has been toiling with an idea of finding a way to release Gig posters but for beer instead of bands for quite some time. Chris finally got his chance with something big coming up next week and hopes to make this something that they release once a month with different breweries and different artists from all over the country......

February 13-22 is Cincinnati Beer Week and Arnold's Bar and Grill wanted to come up with something unique for it. They convinced six different breweries to commission six different artists to reimagine one of their beers and create a signed and numbered, limited edition of 50, 18x24, hand pulled screen print from the art that they created. They enlisted artists: Keith Neltner, Tom Post, Tommy Sheehan, James Billiter, Brian Methe and Rob Warnick to all create a design.

The prints will all be available the day of their individual event at Arnold's and a small number will be made available to those who cannot attend at http://www.arnoldsbeerposters.com There is also plenty more information about each event on the site along with a description of the featured beer.

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Neltner Small Batch Book Release Party Celebrates Beer & Design

MADTREE BREWING will host Print magazine, one of America’s most respected publications within the design community, is coming to Cincinnati to announce the release of a book that celebrates this city’s favorite beverage: Beer.

Produced in partnership with local design ground breakers Neltner Small Batch, the event will take place at 7 pm, Tuesday, October 21st, at the Madtree Brewing Company, 5164 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati,OH 45213. And because this is an NSB party, there will be live music (duh) from special guests Buffalo Wabs and The Price Hill Hustle, as well as a limited-edition poster for sale.

The new book is titled “Cool Beer Labels” and it features beautiful beer packaging from over 150 breweries across the globe. The book’s author, Daniel Bellon, will be on hand to discuss the book and autograph copies.

The night will also showcase the release of a second book–Neltner Small Batch’s new tabletop book, featuring Keith Neltner’s design for the beer, music and branding industries over the last decade and a half. The book was carefully hand-bound, printed by Arnold Printing, and features Appleton Coated paper. Each is hand signed and numbered and will be available as a raffle or donation, all proceeds will be donated to Northern Kentucky University’s graphic design program.

RSVP on Facebook HERE


The making of the Neltner Small Batch 15 year retrospective... from Keith Neltner on Vimeo.

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Neltner Small Batch Beer Prints Release

Celebrating a 42’ x 70’ brewery mural Keith Neltner illustrated and installed in Over the Rhine NSB will release a 1/32” scale Giclee print. Edition of 210 on watercolor paper 20” x 30” signed and numbered for $75. 50% of all profits benefit the Brewery District Trail.

The second print commemorates the documentary release “Art & Craft: A Tale of Beer & Brushes” directed by Brandon Faris featuring the mural creation and the Cincinnati beer scene. Edition of 50 on French Paper 19” x 25” 2 color screen print signed and numbered for $20 printed by Southpaw.

To purchase the prints www.neltnersmallbatch.com/store

For more information and to view the film’s trailer check out:
www.artcraftcincy.com

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Buckle Up Music Festival Posters by Tommy Sheehan & Neltner Small Batch

TOMMYINK aka Tommy Sheehan teamed up with Keith Neltner Small Batch to create a limited edition series of posters for the first annual Buckle Up Music Festival. Each print has an edition of 35 (2 of the 6 designs sold out at the festival). The remaining prints are available at www.tommyink.com for $35 each. In addition Tommy created the festival print with an edition of 150 for $40.

Check out the process video


Buckle Up Poster Series from Keith Neltner on Vimeo.

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Keith Neltner Beer Autism Hope Poster Release

On Friday April 18th at 9pm Arnold’s Bar and Grill in Cincinnati has partnered with Great Lakes Brewing Company and Neltner Small Batch to host a fundraiser for #BeerAutismHope. Great Lakes will be tapping a Cask Conditioned Firkin of their fabled, impossible to find and extremely delicious Cherry Vanilla Edmund Fitzgerald Porter. That one is going to run out fast, so they are backing it up with three of Great Lakes more sought after beers, Chillwave Double IPA, Tripel Dog Dare and Rally Drum Red Ale.

It’s not just about the great brews though. Arnold’s will be donating $1 of every Great Lakes pint sold to Lance’s Room, A charity from Lance Rice to fund Scholarships for people with Autism.

In addition to the beer…

Local artist, nationally recognized designer and beer branding wunderkind, Keith Neltner will be designing a limited edition, multi-layer, signed and numbered Great Lakes Brewing Company art print that will be released exclusively for the event. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the poster will also be donated to Lance’s Room.

Artist: Keith Neltner
Signed: Yes
Numbered: Yes
Size: 18x24
Paper Type: French Paper Blue Steel
Edition Size: 50
Price: $20.00

Top that all off with one of Cincinnati’s best bands, The Hot Magnolias, playing their own brand of swinging Cajun music from 9-12:30

Learn more about Lance's Brewery Tour and #BeerAutismHope: www.lancesbrewerytour.com/beerautismhope/

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Keith Neltner Bitter Old Fecker Letterpress Print

Keith Neltner has relaunched his Neltner Small Batch store with some new items. Included:

Neltner Small Batch releases "Strutter" a letterpress art print commemorating the release of Bitter Old Fecker's first rustic ale. This is the first of four prints to be released over the next year paired with small batch ales made in Chelsea, Michigan. "Strutter" sold out in six weeks. Print details: $28, edition of 100, two color on coventry rag paper, signed/numbered/embossed.

As someone who has a couple of his letterpress prints let me say they are just fantastic.

Buy the print at  www.neltnersmallbatch.com

Beer details www.drinkoldfecker.com

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Keith Neltner poster for Lance Rice "The Rain Man of Beer" and his inspiring journey

This summer Lance Rice's dream, a film and book called "Lance's Brewery Tour," is coming true. With help from the greatest breweries in America Lance will set out on a nationwide road trip and author a book about American breweries, a dream 40 years in the making. His journey, which has already been covered by USA Today, MAXIM & Disney's Babble.com, will be chronicled in an inspiring documentary also titled "Lance's Brewery Tour" (visit www.lancesbrewerytour.com for more info).

Lance has an encyclopedic knowledge — a cliche, admittedly, but there’s no better way to describe it — of the history of beer in America, and for 40 years he’s wanted to write the definitive book on the subject. So, Lance’s nephew is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the filming of Lance’s dream, starting with a cross-country tour of America’s breweries. The project was called “Beer, Autism, Hope.”

Renowned Poster artist Keith Neltner and writer Jeff Chambers of Neltner Small Batch known for designing for bands like Alice in Chains, Modest Mouse and Cake created, signed and numbered 50 original hand pulled screen printed posted to support Lance’s Brewery Tour! Lance's film and book are a one-of-a-kind project, which will be embraced and remembered as one of the beer world's most inspiring and memorable projects. Keith Neltner's limited edition posters are a rare and beautiful piece of brewing history! Each poster sold goes to benefit Lance's Brewery Tour / Beer. Autism. Hope.

Website: lancesbrewerytour.com

Where to buy Keith's "Beer. Autism. Hope." poster: http://lancesbrewerytour.com/the-brew-store/

Blog post about Keith's work from "Oh Beautiful Beer": http://www.ohbeautifulbeer.com/2013/05/lances-brewery-tour-poster/

Facebook: Facebook.com/lancesbrewerytour

Twitter: twitter.com/LanceKNowsBeer

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Arnold's 1861 Porter Print Release from Keith Neltner & Rob Warnick

Warnick Art just recently teamed up with Neltner Small Batch on a new print release in celebration of the new Arnold's 1861 Porter. The prints are 12x16, 3 color screenprints and were printed by the BLDG. They are signed and numbered with an edition of 50. Arnold's Bar and Grill has a rich history in Cincinnati and the prints will be available to purchase there for $25 on Friday, March 25 for the tapping. Any remaining prints will be available online Monday, March 25 at either neltnersmallbatch.com or warnickart.com.

This was actually part of a much larger project that included a custom wood tap with artwork engraved in the wood with help from Kevin Neltner and Such and Such in Cincy. Check out that tap.

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Keith Neltner Small Batch The Thorn & the Wolf Print Release

Neltner Small Batch releases first print commemorating the collaboration with Shooter Jennings on his album and film The Other Life. "The Thorn & the Wolf" is a Black & Metallic gold 14" x 14" on Stonehenge paper, edition of 70 printed by BLDG. On sale 2PM EST March 19 at www.neltnercreative.com 

From Kentucky to New York: Shooter Jennings is a storyteller. His new album which hit the world March 12, "The Other Life" is a dark, reckless cousin to last year's "Family Man". Neltner Small Batch, a newly focused outlet of visual creator Keith Neltner will release a limited edition print titled, "The Thorn and the Wolf" to commemorate the branding and packaging built for The Other Life. The print features illustration fragments from the project that have been layered into a two color fine art print hand pulled in Covington, Kentucky. The print is 14" x 14" and will go on sale March 19 at 2PM EST, only 70 will be available to the public signed and numbered, also commemorating the first print under the NSB name. Shooter will be releasing six music videos that string together like entrails from a gutted fish into a short film directed by Blake Judd.

To purchase prints visit www.neltnercreative.com
To purchase the album visit www.shooterjennings.com

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I Love Mountains Print by Keith Neltner and Rob Warnick

Keith Neltner and Rob Warnick collaborated on a new print entitled "I Love Mountains" and are on sale now. They are 22x15, 3 color screenprints and printed by the BLDG on Coventry Rag 290 gsm 100% cotton paper. The prints will be $25 and are signed by both Keith and Rob and will be limited to an edition of 50. They can be purchased either at warnickart.com or neltnercreative.com.

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Keith Neltner Poster Releases, Paleface & Shiny and the Spoon plus Cobain's Loss

Keith Neltner has released his two most recent posters,  Paleface & Shiny and the Spoon plus Cobain's Loss. If you have never ordered a print from Keith the paper he uses will blow you away, it is thick cotton rag paper that is really nice.

Keith on how he created them:

From the hills of the Bluegrass: Beyond the farm, Keith's work was influenced early on by bands like Nirvana so when given the chance to contribute to a three day only Dead Rockstars gallery in Seattle Cobain was a natural choice for the illustrator based in the Midwest. A smaller edition, that is hand embellished with inks and paint is now available in an edition of 20. Each unique. Neltner also created a print for Arnold's Bar & Grill in Cincinnati, the oldest tavern in the Queen City. The print was inspired by their family dog, Sadi and Keith's son's red tricycle. Matching the aesthetic of Arnold's and Paleface.

15" x 22"

5 Color Print

Signed and numbered.

Edition of 80.

 Cobain's Loss (Hand Embellished)

SPECIAL Edition of 20

Hand Embellished and unique.

2 color Black/Yellow

16" x 20" on white

Buy them HERE

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Whispering Beard Folk Festival poster series from the BLDG

Justin Townes Earle

Artist: Keith Neltner

Size: 11"x30"

Edition: 90

Specs: 5 color hand-pulled screen print on Stonehenge paper 

 

Ramblin Jack Elliott

Artist: Rob Warnick

Size: 11"x30"

Edition: 90

Specs: 5 color hand-pulled screen print on Stonehenge paper 

 

Langhorne Slim

Artist: Lizzy Achten

Size: 15"x22"

Edition: 90

Specs: 3 color hand-pulled screen print on Stonehenge paper 

 

Easy Tom Eby

Artist: Mad Mike

Size: 15"x22"

Edition: 90

Specs: 3 color hand-pulled screen print on Stonehenge paper

BLDG, in collaboration with four of the most rock’n poster artists this side of the Ohio, is proud to release the first ever Whispering Beard Folk Festival print series. The masters behind the beards include Keith Neltner (Neltner Creative), Rob Warnick (Warnick Art), Lizzy Achten (Intrinzic) and Mad Mike (BLDG) . Each hand pulled poster was produced at BLDG using Stonehenge 250 gsm paper (that’s darn good stuff). You can snag 1 print for $30 or 4 for $100 (whatta deal!). Each print is signed/numbered by the artist and will be available on Wednesday August 22nd at www.BLDGrefuge.com.

For tickets and directions to the Whispering Beard Folk Festival visit www.whisperingbeard.com.

On sale now at www.BLDGrefuge.com

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Paleface poster for Arnold's Bar and Grill by Keith Neltner

Chris who's family owns Arnold's Bar and Grill in Cincinnati, OH finally convinced them to allow him to commission their first ever official gig poster. Chris enlisted the talents of Keith Neltner to design the print and had BLDG Editions to do the hand pulled screen printing. Hopefully, this is the first of many to come.  Pre-sale is Tuesday July 31 at 10am.

Price: 25.00
Pre-sale date and time: Tuesday 7/31/12 at 10am
Link to buy the poster: http://arnolds.bigcartel.com/product/paleface-screen-print
Artist: Keith Neltner http://www.neltnercreative.com
Band: Paleface http://www.palefaceonline.com
Print size: 15x22
Edition size: 75
Paper Type: Coventry Rag
Signed and Numbered
5 color hand pulled screen print

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Keith Neltner Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage movie poster release

The last twelve months Keith Neltner has spent much of his time co-directing and crafting a documentary tribute called Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage. His latest work commemorates the December 3rd release of the film, exactly one year after Charlie's last performance in Nashville. The BLDG is proud to release a very limited edition hand embellished version of the Charlie Louvin film poster. Each of the 25 prints is signed, stamped, numbered and unique in it's on way. The print will release Tuesday 12/13/11 at www.BLDGrefuge.com.

Size: 15"x22
Edition: 25
Price: $95
Specs: 5 color hand pulled screen print on 100% cotton archival paper with hand embellished finishing.

On December 3, 2011 Devil's Cage released their film. Exactly one year from Charlie's last paying gig at the FooBar in Nashville, TN. It was a unique night, a mixed crowd of kids, elders, hippies and rockers crammed into the small venue to watch something Charlie had done for more than 60 years: Grace the stage and hit those notes. That evening, Charlie was weak off stage, but his presence was felt, and his fans chanted "Charlie, Charlie..." Leaving chills on the arms of those who knew his story well. This would be Charlie’s last paid gig. The crew sat down with Charlie the next day and he shared many stories, some new, some old, but he talked with a clarity you wouldn't expect from a man battling cancer at 83. The film chronicles Charlie's battle growing up as a poor Alabama kid, to rising fame with his brother Ira, crashing, only to rise again in his 80's with an indie resurgence.

For the complete press release & more info: http://www.louvinfilm.com/press

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Ink Bleeds 3 -- 2011 Art Show in Cincinnati

The AIGA Cincinnati is proud to host INK BLEEDS 3, the biennial gallery show that features poster art from the most audacious and provocative artists throughout the region. INK BLEEDS 3 will be held at the Art Academy of Cincinnati on Friday, November 18, 2011 sponsored by Intrinzic and AIGA Cincinnati, the professional association for design.

It’s a night immersed in art, music, culture, and community. The show features 11 artists nationally renowned for their work in design, illustration, and print making, and each artist will create three custom IB3 posters to be raffled off that night. Entrance is free, but for a $10 donation that benefits AIGA Cincinnati, guests receive an event poster print signed by artists Rob Warnick and Keith Neltner, a raffle ticket, and two beer tickets. This year’s event poster is a collaboration and true infusion of the Rob Warnick’s whimsy and the gritty earthiness of Keith Neltner.

EVENT DETAILS:
Show Opening and Live Music
Nov 18, 2011 -- 6P to 11P
Art Academy of Cincinnati
AAC Pearlman Gallery
1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH

FEATURING THE INK OF:
Keith Neltner
Rob Warnick
Powerhouse
Tommy Sheehan
Angryblue
Delicious Design League
Libre
Southpaw
Brian Methe
Cricket Press
YES

LIVE MUSIC BY:
The Mighty
Ghost Trees
A Decade to Die for

Check out the video for the event

Ink Bleeds -- 2011 Art Show from Intrinzic on Vimeo.

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Muddy Roots Music Festival poster by Keith Neltner on sale now

Artist Keith Neltner knows a thing or two about the underbelly of Americana, growing up in the rural blue smoke valleys of Kentucky his influence came from International Harvester, rusted metal, and slaughtered live stock. His recent print for The Muddy Roots Music Festival is no bullshit. Created in Camp Springs and printed at the infamous BLDG in Covington, KY the print is a monolith 22" x 30", 6 colors plus a tinted varnish. Edition of 100 signed and stamped. Pre sale is available for $28 at www.neltnercreative.com.

About Keith's work: Keith has been creating in the alt country scene since 1999 when he first teamed up with Hank III for a ten year collaboration which has resulted in countless tattoos, skate decks, black T's, belt buckles and album covers. Hank's aesthetic and sound has come to define the underground country/punk/metal that spawned many off shoot bands. He has since worked with Th' Legendary Shack Shakers, Bob Wayne, Shooter Jennings, & is currently wrapping a film focusing on the legendary Charlie Louvin and his last performance and interview. www.louvinfilm.com

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Rob Warnick and Keith Neltner to Release New Cake Poster

Rob Warnick and Keith Neltner have again come together to design a poster for a Cake concert. This version announces the June 10 concert in Mesa, Arizona. The idea behind this poster is mutual respect and harmony. Here, we see the cactus wren, which is the Arizona state bird, sitting on the ridge-nosed rattlesnake, the state reptile. The graphic background is a representation of the Arizona state flag. As usual, Rob did the illustrations and Keith handled layout and
type, printed by the BLDG. It's a team thing. By the way, if the bird and the snake can get along, can't the rest of us? Think about that, Arizona.

Details edition of 75, ONLY 20 to be sold at www.neltnercreative.com & www.warnickart.com 15" x 22" Four color on Conventry Rag 290 signed by both artists. On sale Monday, June 13 at 9AM EST.

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