“The banners of the king advance…”
Since we’ve all found The Yellow Sign, and have TKIY on the brain, I have a few ideas bouncing around in my head. But, in what will be a first, but maybe not the last, I thought I’d ‘take the pulse’ of the fandom and ask what like-minded people would like to see. Keep in mind the results of this poll are non-binding, but I thought it might be a fun idea:
Based on my previous art for this fictional fraternity from “Haunter of the Dark,” I’ve made this sticker-like design; oddly perfect for stickers!
Also available on other select products at RedBubble:
After a lot of on-and-off work, I’ve finally printed, cut and folded my first set of Balaji Imperial cigarettes replicas:
Here’s a sample of the files associated with this project:
I made multiple versions of the box art, and two versions of a hypothetical tax stamp as well. The package art shown in the big photo above is as close to screen-accurate as I can get, given the references. Some of the smaller text I had to guess at, and the art on the top flap is speculative as well.
The die-line was tricky as well, and still needs to be improved in places.
After finding the hi-res promo stills, I was able to read all the text on the front of this tag, and (after much needle-in-a-haystack searching) identify the airplane image as well:
Promo still on the left, my replica on the right.
I see the movie this afternoon, so I’m hoping the back side (if we ever see it) is identical. Maybe we’ll get a decent look at the other tags. Otherwise, there’s always the art book.
I’ve tweaked some of my Morrison Co. art and uploaded it to RedBubble for your decorating pleasure:
Apropos of nothing, I found these old replica checks I’d made some years ago:
Certainly not exact reproductions, but the price is right. Enjoy!
Just popped the two items I have in hand on eBay, if anyone’s looking for some inexpensive, obscure gifts for themselves or others:
I’ve been designing some new, paper ephemera inspired by various HPL stories and creations:
Waiting for stuff to come in the mail – Lots of excitement! All the result of many hours of work and research online. And there’s still one more business card which I have yet to get printed.
EDIT 11-27-2016: Ha ha! The two hotel labels have come in! Now to wait a week or more for the other six other jobs…
EDIT: 12-01-2016: Got the student IDs in the mail last night!
Entrepreneurship at its finest:
Retouched close-up:
Appears to be a green, broad marker on bright yellow construction paper or poster board… That’s a pretty well-stocked store, for a town of about 12 people, tops. Maybe they get a lot of tourists passing through.
Seen briefly inside Chang’s:
I think this is a retouched but real map of a national park. I’m pursuing a lead right now, an item is in the mail. I’ll let you know how it pans out.
GNDN 