Illustrator News: Jim Effler Bockfest Poster Signing

As usual, Jim Effler has done an amazing poster this year.

If you want a signed 2015 Bockfest poster or stein, here is Jim's schedule for this weekend (March 6 - 8):
Bockfest Hall, in the Moerlein Brewery on Moore street:
Friday: 7pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 3:30pm to 6:30pm
Sunday: 1pm to 4pm
also at the Woodward Theater, 1404 Main Street: Saturday: 1pm to 3pm

Illustrator News: Jim Effler Signing Posters

Jim Effler signing his posters

Jim Effler will be signing copies of his awesome poster at the Hudepohl 14k Brewery Run tomorrow September 20th.

http://www.hudepohl14kbreweryrun.com/


The man pictured in the poster is Ludwig Hudepohl.

Illustrator News: Jim Effler Unveiling New Moerlein Label Art

Come out and celebrate with us as we tap our Silver Medal Winning Emancipator! The Franciscan Friars of the Province of St. John the Baptist who serve at St. Francis Seraph and throughout the Mid-West will be on hand to help tap the beer they blessed back in Dec!! 

Also in house will be artist Jim Effler to unveil his new Emancipator art work and he'll be signing copies as well!! The festivities are from 9pm -11pm, but make sure to come early, have a pint, and take one of the Brewery Tours at 5pm or 7pm.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1439836999565250/

Books By the Banks Poster Illustrator Interview on WCPO

Marlene Steele, this year's poster artist for Books by the Banks, will be interviewed on WCPO to be broadcast during the noon hour about the creating her poster design tomorrow (Sept 20th).

If they put the segment up after, I will keep an eye out for a link.

Hope to see many of you at Joseph Beth! (Or at the Books by the Banks festival in October...)

Here is the interview:

Books by the Banks Poster Unveiling

One of the great things about Books by the Banks besides being an awesome book festival, is they commission an illustration for their poster each year.

This year the artist is Marlene Steele.

BIO: A native of northern Kentucky, Marlene Steele began her studies at the age of 11, in the studio of Aileen McCarthy, a student of Duveneck at the Art Academy of Cincinnati.
 

A little peek at the poster is on the banner. Looks gorgeous!

Marlene was a full scholarship recipient and is a graduate of the Art Academy of Cincinnati. She enjoys the challenge of figurative and portrait work as well as landscape in the mediums of oil, watercolor and pastel. Marlene Steele’s work is in corporate and private collections regionally. Marlene teaches her studio skills in workshops and Art Academy Community Education classes. Steele’s Studio is in the West End of Cincinnati and is currently accepting commissions in all media.

Joseph Beth is once again hosting the poster unveiling which is Thursday, September 20th at 6:30.

Marlene will discuss her poster concept and design and then several artists from the previous years will also be on hand to sign posters. (Not sure who else will be there from previous years, I will post an update later).

Also if you go here: http://booksbythebanks.org/2012/09/20-off-at-joseph-beth-september-20-2012/

You can print out a coupon for 20% off your store purchase or meal at Bronte (an illustrator lunch favorite spot) on that day.

Hope to see you there!

C.F. Payne World Choir Games Poster Signing July 5th

C.F. Payne will be signing the official Choir Games poster from 2pm-5pm following a free friendship concert in The Great Hall on Thursday, July 5th.

Great time to check out the Henry Ossawa Tanner exhibit while you are there!

Info on posters/choir games here: http://www.2012worldchoirgamesstore.com/posters.html

Illustrator News: John Maggard Mini Heart Marathon Poster 2012

John once again created a fabulous poster for the mini-marathon. (for some reason this year's clock theme makes me think of Pink Floyd).

You can see the poster gallery here: http://www.heartmini.org/poster.html

He is signing them tomorrow (17th), but I am not sure non-racers can attend.

I could not find an Enquirer link. If anyone has one...

Books by the Banks Poster Unveiling

Thursday, September 8

7:00pm - 8:30pm Joseph Beth Booksellers

Celebrate the kick-off of the 2011 Books By the Banks, Cincinnati USA’s Book Festival with a panel discussion and a rare poster signing opportunity with acclaimed illustrators, including this year’s artist, Christina Wald. Also on hand will be Will Hillenbrand, C.F. Payne, Ryan Ostrander, and John Maggard discussing their work and the illustrations they created exclusively for the annual Books By the Banks posters. Since the book festival's inauguration in 2007, the posters – now considered unique collectors' items – have captured the essence of what Books by the Banks means to the community.

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=239317536113388

Hope to see you there!

Sometime later this week I will post some sketches (including the unused concept) .

In the meantime, article in the Cincinnati Enquirer by Lauren Bishop:

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20110904/ENT07/109040338/Illustrator-s-poster-celebrates-books

Link for Coupon if you buy something the day of the event:
http://www.josephbeth.com/events/BBTB-11.pdf

My First Thumbnail of the Idea

Jim Effler: Bockfest Poster 2011 Signing March 4th-6th

This is Jim's 16th Bockfest poster!

Jim will be there from 6-10 Friday March 4th and again on Saturday and Sunday in the afternoon.

Bockfest Hall is at 1619 Moore Street in OTR.

More info: http://bockfest.com/ There is a parade at 5:30!

Books by the Banks Poster: Talk Photos

If anyone went to the talk Wednesday, feel free to post pictures. In the meantime, great images of the event from the Books by the Banks website:

http://booksbythebanks.org/2010/09/2010-poster-debuts/

Jerry Dowling: Kings Island Map

From Jerry: Justin Asked to see this. It was done as a limited edition poster and I had to sign 1000 of them. Had to do two or three comps before approval and even then had to change the milestones because they looked too much like tombstones. No photoshop layers in those days. Lots of whiteout and sprays. Colored inks.

We snuck in one of the bosses after he had approved the final, unbeknownst to him. Try to find him.

Announcement: Ryan Ostrander: Books By the Banks Poster Unveiling

Ryan posted his poster a couple weeks ago. Now get one of your own on Tuesday September 1st at 7PM when the new poster is unveiled at Joseph Beth Booksellers in Hyde Park.

Will Hillenbrand and C.F. Payne will be there also with the previous 2 posters and they will all discuss the process illustrating for this event! More info here!

Hey Ryan! Add a picture to this post :)