Hand-Made Alphabet Print- The Process! Part 1

I had a lot of fun making my recent Black Keys poster. I was very pleased with the character and movement I was able to achieve with just a pair of scissors, some shapes and a few magazine pages.

I have also wanted to created another alphabet print for some time now, so I decided to sit down and have a go at creating a hand-cut alphabet print, using only basic shapes and my hands.

I began the process by sketching the alphabet using only basic shapes and forms.  Once I was happy with my rough solution for each letterform, I grabbed a pair of scissors and one sheet each of red and black construction paper.

Using the sketches as a rough guide, I quickly freehand-cut basic shapes in varying sizes and forms and began arranging them until I was happy with their resemblance to each letter of the alphabet.

Using packing tape, I simply taped each letter to one, Letter sized piece of computer paper to hold it in place.  I repeat this process until I am happy with all 26 letters.

Next, I will scan the two pieces of paper containing my alphabet into the computer, and prepare the art for printing.

Working with the two different color papers will allow me to easily color separate the images and prepare them for screen printing.

Once into the computer, I enlarge the art and prepare for press.

I will be hand-printing this art in a few different sizes and colors next time I head to the print shop.

I will continue documenting the printing/creative process in a few days when it goes to print.

Here is a mock-up of one of the color schemes that this will be printed in.

sweet ‘n low

It was with great pleasure and honor that I got to work with the fine folks over at Mother NYC in Illustrating these ads for Sweet ‘N Low.

Now appearing in major publications and billboards nationwide.

If you spot them in your town, please send me photos, I’d love to see them!

Blue Q Coin Purse Giveaway!

It’s always great fun to get the chance to work on something with my pals over at Blue Q.

Here is a first look at my four new, way-cool coin purses!

For sale worldwide right here.  Follow them on Twitter too, for specials and sales and stuff like that!

******  We have our winners!!  Thanks to everyone who entered.  I will be doing more giveaways, as I make new things and get samples of said products

California, Here we Come!

WEST COAST!!!!

Jen and I are headed to the Golden State this week to sell our goods and wares at BOTH Renegade Craft Shows.

If you live in the LA or SF areas, we would love to see you in real life.

The Renegade shows are always super fun, free and FILLED with great work from over 250 artists from around the country.

More info here!

The Black Keys- Central Park

I was extremely pleased to have the opportunity to make this poster for one of my favorite bands!

This poster is a 3 color, hand-pulled screen print, measuring 18″ x 24″ in size, produced in a s/n edition of 325.

I created the image entirely from hand-drawn elements and cut paper.

The background is metallic silver and looks really great “in real life.”

These will be available at the SummerStage shows in Central park, and from me, on my site, July 29th, 2010.

Phish- Mansfield, MA – Official Poster

It’s always a pleasure to work with the fine people at Phish on an official tour poster!

I was lucky enough to work on the Great Woods print this year and I will be releasing most of my copies of this poster tomorrow, June 23, 2010 at 1pm est in my etsy shop.

It is a 4 colored, hand-printed poster, measuring 18″ x 24″ in size and produced in a signed and numbered, limited  edition of only 900.

Due to the high volume of people usually looking to obtain Phish Merchandise when it goes on sale, I recommend being on time and pre-registering your free Etsy account so the checkout process is as smooth as possible, just incase they happen to sell out quickly.

****One poster per person, please.   I would like to let as many people who want this poster have a shot at obtaining one from me, and I appreciate your cooperation on this.  If you buy more than one, you will be refunded for the entire order.****

Hope you all enjoy it, as I had a lot of fun drawing it!

To stay up to date on my poster releases, see behind the scenes printing process photos my work, feel free to follow me on Twitter or join the NateDuval.com Facebook Fan Page for updates when they happen.

night owl

New, hand-drawn and hand-printed, 18″ x 24″ 2 color art print.

Available today at Nateduval.com

circular shapes

A first look at a new art print!

Based on the art I created for my St. Vincent poster, this is a limited edition, 4 color, hand-drawn and hand-printed art print measuring 18″ x 24″ in size.

trey anastasio and classic tab- nyc

It’s always a pleasure (and a blast!) to get to work with the phine pholks over at Team Phish, and this was no exception.

I present to you, the official print for Trey and the band’s recent stop at Terminal 5, NYC.

Lots of real NYC buildings and landmarks mixed in throughout on this one!

It is entirely hand-drawn and handprinted, measures 18″ x 24″ in size and was produced in a s/n edition of only 170.

I will be releasing some of my copies of this print Wednesday, February 17th at 2pm est in my etsy shop.  Be on time!

If you have never shopped on Etsy, I also recommend registering for your free account ahead of time.

Limit one per customer, please. Thanks!

St. Vincent – Philly

It was my pleasure to work with the talented and lovely, St. Vincent, in the creation of this hand-drawn and hand-printed poster comissioned for her upcoming show in Philadelphia, PA.

It is a four color, limited edition, 18″ x 24″ poster with an edition of 80.

It will be available at the show and on my site the following day, Feb. 26, 2010.

Big thanks to Mitch at OMGPosters.com (the best poster and art blog in all of the land) for hooking me up with this gig as well!