Amok Island Endangered Marine Species of the World Poster Release

PangeaSeed Foundation is pleased to announce the latest print release in their 2020 print project, "In Peril: A Visual Story of Our Ocean's Greatest Challenges". Featuring original artwork by supporting ARTivist Amok Island (Netherlands), this stunning limited art print edition highlights the mass extinction of endangered marine species.

We are amidst the largest period of species extinction in the last 60 million years. Normally, between one and five species will go extinct annually. However, scientists estimate that we are now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal rate, with multiple extinctions daily. Multiple species will disappear before we learn about them or the benefits they bring to our planet.

Artist: Amok Island (Netherlands)
Title: “Endangered Marine Species of the World”
Dimensions: A2 - 420 x 594mm
Details: 7 color screenprint on 100lb French cover paper.
Limited edition of 75 signed and numbered by the artist.
Pricing: $100 USD
Printed by the good people of VGKids (USA)

Featured marine species:
Hawaiian Monk Seal
Sea otter
Saw Fish
Bluefin Tuna
Manatee
Albatros
Green sea turtle
Blue Whale
Staghorn coral
Yellow-eyed penguin
Nassau Grouper
Great Hammerhead

Artist statement:

"Scientists estimate that we are currently losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the normal rate of extinction. Habitat destruction, exploitation, and climate change are driving the loss of half of the world’s wild animal population. We rarely see what's beneath the waves and the incredibly unique and important species that are responsible for balancing the delicate ocean ecosystem. I chose to highlight a selection of endangered marine species that I personally admire and want to help spotlight. If we can all see these animals with fresh eyes and understand their importance, we might have a chance to save them. I feel my art can help give these voiceless species a creative voice, and in turn, inspire and educate others to be better stewards of our oceans and planet." - Amok Island

 Release date: Thursday, September 3 at 12pm PDT via shop.pangeaseed.org

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Chadwick Boseman Charity Print Release From Grey Matter Art

Greetings. This past Friday, the world was hit by the unsettling news on the passing of American actor, Chadwick Boseman. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago and passed at the age of 43. He starred in many of the movies everyone knows and love during his battle with this illness, which truly shows his strong will and determination. Chadwick had quite a prominent film career, that left a lasting impression but some would say his most iconic and important role was as T'Challa, African leader and King of Wakanda. This had a strong cultural impact on the world and paved the way to bring in more diverse roles in movies that we so badly needed.

His family said this in a statement.

“A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and several more - all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther.”

So with that, Grey Matter Art want to thank Chadwick Boseman for his heart, soul, and inspiration that not only extended to the big screen but to the world.

GMA wanted to find a way to honor Chadwick and at the same time, do some good for those battling this terrible illness. So, it pleases them to feature their next upcoming release where we see 2 pieces of beautiful concept art from his most iconic role, Black Panther. The first print shows T’Challa in the Ancestral Plane which conveys beautifully imagery by the very talented concept artist and illustrator, Vance Kovacs. Vance helped create much of the concept art that gave the movie it's unique look. The next piece shows our Wakandan King against a gorgeous vast backdrop of Wakanda by Head of Visual Development at Marvel Studios, Ryan Meinerding. GMA hopes that Chadwick would appreciate these 2 pieces that were chosen to represent him in the film.

"Ancestral Plane" by Vance Kovacs
Hand-Numbered Timed Edition
24" x 15" on Somerset Velvet Paper 255 gsm.
Edition size will be determined by the number of prints sold through Sunday (9/6) at 11:59 PM EDT

Black Panther by Ryan Meinerding
24" x 11.5" on Somerset Velvet Paper 255 gsm

Black Panther Goes On-Sale Thursday, 9/3 at 1 PM EDT. in the GMA Shop.

"Ancestral Plane" will be on sale through Sunday (9/6) at 11:59 PM EDT. with Proceeds of the Print going to The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

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Oliver Ryan The March of the Fools Art Print Release

Black Dragon Press have released a beautifully composed piece by Paris based digital illustrator Oliver Ryan. ‘The March of the Fools’ is a 27" x 12" giclée print on Hahnemühle photorag paper and comes from an edition of just 50.

27" x 12" giclée fine art print (inc. white border)
308 gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag cotton paper
Limited edition of 50 hand numbered. Gallery stamp on the reverse

‘The March of the Fools’ is available know exclusively in the Black Dragon Press Shop HERE.

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Jay Ryan Wear A Mask Print & More

Jay Ryan has released four new art prints and by far my favorite is the "Wear A Mask" one.

Says Jay
"Generally I try to keep my public service announcement prints kind of positive and optimistic, but these are indeed weird times.

Some people apparently have a hard time understanding that we still have to wear masks because the virus is spreading because people aren't wearing masks. No one wants to wear masks, but if this minor inconvenience is what saves the lives of other people, aren't you smart enough to be a team player? Of course I'm not directing this at anyone who's receiving this email, but I expect we've all seen ignorant folks being willfully ignorant. Hope they can get their stuff together before more folks die.

I hope you are all healthy."- Jay

Get it, the Desert Rambler and a couple of skunks over at  https://thebirdmachine.com/collections/all

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Drew Merritt The Octopus Art Print Release

PangeaSeed Foundation is pleased to announce the latest print release in their 2020 print project, "In Peril: A Visual Story of Our Ocean's Greatest Challenges". Featuring original artwork by supporting ARTivist Drew Merritt (USA), this limited art print edition highlights the importance of ocean stewardship and the conservation of vulnerable marine species such as the iconic octopus.

Artist: Drew Merritt (USA)
Title - "The Octopus"
Print dimensions: 20x20 inches
Edition of 20 hand-embellished with 24K gold and hand-deckled edges | signed/numbered by the artist at $225 USD
Edition of 30 with hand-deckled edges and signed/numbered by the artist at $150 USD

Artist Statement:

"Coming from a farm and ranch background in the desert of New Mexico, I quickly learned to value water. I had the privilege to see the Ocean for the first time when I was about 23, and since then my appreciation of natural resources significantly increased. Being a respectful steward to the Earth and understanding that its beauty relies on our upkeep and stewardship is critical.

When I migrated to LA and found myself closer to the oceans, I also found myself realizing how much a populated area can affect the ocean’s delicate ecosystem. Being an artist has allowed me to travel the world and see the bodies of water that cover it. It’s heartbreaking to see how some of our oceans aren’t treated with the same care as others. PangeaSeed Foundation has done an amazing job of connecting and educating thousands of people by joining facts about our ocean’s needs with artistic expression to spread awareness.

The issue of maintaining the oceans is important to me, so I was thrilled to team up and share my print of “The Octopus.” Octopuses are highly intelligent animals, known for their ability to adapt in their environment. Many have been known to use resources available to them, such as coconut shells to build little houses for themselves. When needing to take quick cover or blend in, octopuses can camouflage themselves. These two facts alone drive home that these amazing animals have taught themselves how to survive in their ecosystems as they are. Therefore, we need to help protect it. After all, most of these guys have three hearts. The least we could do is use our one.” - Drew Merritt

 Release date: Thursday, August 27 at 12 pm PST via shop.pangeaseed.org

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Brian Ewing Darwin Secret Puzzle Club Release

Invisible Industries have another great release up in the store now!! Here's the info for the latest in the series!!

Darwin by Brian Ewing 504 Piece, 16x20 inch Jigsaw Puzzle.

Timed Edition - Pre-sale
Includes certificate with edition number and artist signature

Timed edition END DATE Thursday August 27th, 2020 after 8:00pm PST at https://shop.invisibleindustries.com/collections/secret-puzzle-club

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Sebastian Bentler From Far Out Print

Sebastian Bentler has been waiting to release his new print until the covid19 shipping restrictions world wide had been lifted and now he has released From Far Out.

Three layer handpulled Screenprint with heavy inks on 300gsm Arches paper.
Sheet size: 38x56cm (15x22″)
Edition of 20 signed, stamped and numbered.

What to expect when 33 comes to Earth. Obviously heavenly inspired, far out energies and some special vibrations compressed into this compelling sheet of paper.

On sale now at  https://thirtythr33.bigcartel.com/product/from-far-out-edition-of-20

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The Who Join Together @ Home Print by Paul Jackson

The Who began a new weekly series entitled “Join Together @ Home” on their official YouTube channel that started August 8th which runs through September 12th! Each featurette—available digitally for the first time—will appear as a YouTube premier, streaming live and rarely seen footage, mini videos and special screen footage, culminating with a performance from a previously unreleased show! Collectionzz is proud to partner up with The Who to bring their fans a piece of Join Together @ Home with an amazing screen printed concert poster by Paul Jackson:

"The Who have always been a special band for me as my dad is a huge fan. He used to play it all the time to me and my brother as kids, whether it was in the car or at home. As an avid drummer I got really into Keith Moon and his wild ways. His crazy persona and his crazy drumming was incredibly entertaining to behold. I was always obsessed with the time Keith moon put a bunch of explosives into his drum set and blew up the band at the end of their show - it was live on tv and members of the band had to go to hospital afterwards. I consider this poster image a mash up of the crazy sense of mischief and humor that Keith Moon influenced on me and the memories of blasting The Who at high volume at home with my dad.” - Paul Jackson

Timed Edition
Officially Licensed by The Who
Artist: Paul Jackson
Size: 18" x 24" Screenprint
Edition size will be determined by the number of orders through September 12th
Holographic sticker on back of print for authenticity
Hand Numbered

Mirror Foil Edition - $75
Officially Licensed by The Who
Artist: Paul Jackson
Size: 18" x 24" Screenprint
Edition Size: 100  Hand Numbered
Holographic sticker on back of print for authenticity

On Sale Friday August 21st at Noon EDT at iconic.collectionzz.com

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Willie Nelson Austin 1974 Print by Ken Taylor Release

Collectionzz is excited to announce the release of its second official Willie Nelson concert poster, and their debut collaboration with Ken Taylor! This print commemorates Willie Nelson's two concerts on June 29th and 30th in 1974 at The Texas Opry House, which took Willie from a Nashville songwriter to a Country rebel. These shows took place only a few months after Willie released one of the best concept albums ever, Phases and Stages. Those in attendance witnessed Willie and his band at their finest, showcasing the full range of his material from classics written a decade before like Crazy, to his then-current hits like Whiskey River. These concerts represent Willie his giving the high-sign to Nashville, and embracing his new musical home in Texas.

Ken Taylor brings his brilliant line work and shading to this project, and does it with a 70's rock poster aesthetic. The prints are available in two editions, the Main Edition with sepia tones; and the Variant Edition which features cool tones. Both are extremely limited edition for Ken Taylor artwork, with only 100 Main Edition and 35 Variant Edition prints.

Main Edition (Sepia) - $75
Officially Licensed by Willie Nelson
Size: 18" x 24"
Edition Size: 100 Hand Numbered
Screenprint w/ metallic inks
Holographic sticker on back of print for authenticity

Variant Edition (Cool Tones) - $125
Officially Licensed by Willie Nelson
Size: 18" x 24"
Edition Size: 35 Hand Numbered
Screenprint w/ metallic inks
Holographic sticker on back of print for authenticity

On Sale Thursday August 20th at Noon EDT at iconic.collectionzz.com

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Nikki Scioscia PangeaSeed Foundation Plastic Pollution Print Release

PangeaSeed Foundation is pleased to announce the latest print release in their 2020 print project, "In Peril: A Visual Story of Our Ocean's Greatest Challenges". Featuring original artwork by supporting ARTivist Nikki Scioscia (USA), this limited art print edition highlights the negative impacts plastics are having on oceans, marine life, and ourselves. An estimated 8 million tons of plastic enters our oceans every year and there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic waste estimated to be in our oceans.

Artist: Nikki Scioscia (USA)
Title: Issues Facing The Ocean: Plastic Pollution
Dimensions: 16x20 inches with a one-inch white border
Details: fine art giclee on Canson Aquarelle 310gsm archival paper
Edition of 50 plus 5 artist proofs
Pricing: $75 USD

Artist Statement

In collaboration with PangeaSeed Foundation, Issues Facing the Ocean is my first full-color fine art print series. I illustrated threats to oceanic ecosystems- plastic pollution, overfishing, and warming waters- through portraits of contemporary female marine biologists and/or advocates. By representing these women in connection with the environments they love, I intend to portray the spirit of the ocean as challenged, yet resilient- and ultimately as the source of all life. - Nikki Scioscia, Illustrator

The first print in this series, Plastic Pollution, features marine biologist Elena Mpougas. Brought up on the beaches of South Carolina and on the isles of Greece as a first-generation Greek-American, Elena cultivated a deep passion to protect the ocean at a young age. Two marine issues that disturbed but inspired Elena was plastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea and the dire state of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. As an undergraduate student at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, Elena conducted some of the first local microplastic experiments on fauna and sediment to determine how plastic pollution was impacting the ecosystem as a whole. From sand to shrimp to zooplankton, her experiments revealed that microplastics and/or microfibers were present. In 2018, her research aided the City of Charleston and the City of James Island in banning single-use plastics.

Mediterranean monk seals (Monachus monachus) are one of the most endangered animals in the world. With a population of 700 individuals, Mediterranean monk seals mostly inhabit the seas of Greece. As a graduate student at Bangor University in Wales, Elena collaborated with MOm and the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal to carry out a behavioral study on the impacts of boat traffic and tourism on a group of resident seals in Greece. Her study was published in the journal Aquatic Mammals in 2019 with the conclusion that boat traffic and human presence did disturb the natural behavior of the monk seals, with environmental policy suggestions to further protect the Mediterranean monk seals. Despite Elena’s contributions to policy change through her research, environmental regeneration happens when we all come together. Educating our communities, donating funds, attending town council meetings, and voting for the environment are all ways that we can protect the oceanic ecosystems we love.

Release date: Thursday, August 20 at 12pm PDT via https://shop.pangeaseed.org/

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