Has it really been that long since the world lost Moebius? One of these days I’ll have to post a photo of the time I came face to face with a god (and include the drawing he bestowed upon me).
Moebius didn’t draw too many motorcycles, but when he did it was like a lightning bolt. Here’s a pair from your humble narrator, and a few more pics ’cause they’re cool…
Adi Gilbert is an illustrator / designer based in Bristol with a mad passion for motorcycles, BMX, and skateboards. He’s the man behind 99SECONDS, and you’ve no doubt seen his work for Sideburn Magazine and their event posters like Dirt Quake and Rollerburn. His list of clients is long and impressive, yet he still manages to find the time to also run Folklore Brand with George King. It’s a really cool clothing line inspired by tales of myth, creatures, nature, old machinery, and motorcycles. This man keeps busy!
Gilbert’s interest in art began at a young age from reading comics like 2000AD and Commando, but it wasn’t until he left University with a science degree that his fascination with art became a passion. After witnessing all the unique artwork being created within the skateboarding scene, his desire to start drawing and painting again grew like a wild fire, leading him to abandon his career to pursue a new path in art.
Part of Gilbert’s appeal lies in his ability to project his enthusiasm for the subject matter through his art. His love for screen prints, vintage advertisements, old comic books, and propaganda posters is evident in his design choices, his use of color, washes, and his beautiful line work. Gilbert also loves to drop us in the middle of the action, leaving us scrambling to keep from getting run over.
If you’re looking for some killer art to liven up your home, office, or shop, Gilbert has quite a few signed prints available on his site 99SECONDS. As busy as he is, he’s always up for doing new stuff, so if you’re looking for some custom work give him a shout.
Look for more Adi Gilbert news in the future here on Doom Cycle.
Mitch Cotie just released a new shirt design called “Shovel Wizards”, and man does it look killer! Grab one for yourself right here.
For his senior project at NY’s Pratt Institute, artist Cal Piorkowski put together this computer animated short called The Requiem Ride. The idea for the film began eight years ago, and it’s taken him over two years to complete it. At one point he even held a contest for one lucky winner to have their bike modeled in 3D, which he then featured in the film. Hopefully we’ll be seeing more of Cal’s work up on the big screen in the future. Good luck man!
If you’d like a copy on DVD, he’ll mail you one for free, but please send the dude the $5 donation he’s asking (or more if you can) to cover the cost of materials and shipping. In addition to the film, you’ll also get some cool behind the scene extras!
The Requiem Ride from Capt. Cal Studios on Vimeo.
The first series of Doom Cycle posters are off to the printers! There will be three designs available, and each high resolution print will measure 18” x 24”. The price will be $10 + shipping per poster, and I’ll be tossing in a free sticker while they last. The DC store will be updated when they’re available.
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