Part of what is so cool about the Little Shop of Horrors column is the opportunity to share artists with our readers that we love. Luckily for me, I didn’t have to venture too far out of my area to give you a personal favorite of mine-Joel Robinson.
Amidst a sea of hopefuls, Mr. Robinson’s artwork stands out. His take on classic characters and films from horror’s past meets his modern sensibility with vivid, rich results. Often times, you’ll see faces (and images) you’re quite familiar with, but they’re now draped in bright colors that you wouldn’t generally associate with those ideas. Each piece seems to have a rock and roll quality that suits horror enthusiasts flawlessly. I can personally attest to this because each time I wear one of his Fulci-inspired shirts or people see his Leatherface print that adorns my living room wall, the artwork stands out to its audience.
About Joel Robinson:
Joel Robinson is an American horror artist specializing in character portraits. Being a classically trained artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Joel uses traditional techniques and current technology to bring a new take on horror to his audience. He is best known for using vibrant colors to illuminate the darkest of subject matters. Joel’s clientele includes such horror greats as George A. Romero, Vincent Price Estates, Danielle Harris, and Kane Hodder among others.
Joel's original artwork for the cover of HorrorHound Magazine*
Tenth anniversary poster for Full Moon Tattoo and Horror Festival*
Image also available in t shirt form*
Tags: Bava, Blood, Danielle HArris, Demons, Famous Monsters of Filmland, George A. Romero, Horrorhound, House by the Cemetery, Joel Robinson, Kane Hodder, Vincent Price
Written by: Wes | Visit Website
I'm the founder of The Blood Sprayer, as well as its head writer. I have an incredible wife and son who are my reason for living and dying. Film is a way of life for me and it seeps into every aspect of my life. My particular area of expertise is in exploitation/grindhouse stuff from the 70's and 80's. I'm also a sucker for a micro budget indie as evident with how much attention we give those companies on the site. Other than that, I'm the vocalist for The Highgears (www.thehighgears.com), and a die hard fan of Cleveland Browns football, Cleveland Cavs basketball, and Baltimore Orioles baseball.
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