HalfmanHalfmachine Productions : News + Updates

Creedmoria Reading June 10th

2009-05-31T01:08:00.005-07:00

The NY reading for the feautre film Creedmoria is happening on June 10th, 2009 At The Players Club NY. We're really excited about the event which will feature a staged read of the script in front of an audience, with a bunch of great actors including Ray Abruzzo [ The Sopranos ] and Dan Lauria [ The Wonder Years ]. I will post more details as I get them. As part of the event, I just finished the comic book/prospectus. Cover Preview Posted.

From The Vault : Alan Moore

2009-02-15T23:13:00.005-07:00

All the Watchmen hype and publicity reminded me of this design of Alan Moore I did awhile back. While many of his works have been translated from comic book to the big screen, he f amously distances himself from them and passes his financial proceeds to the books illustrator. One of his classic DC stories [Here]

Out Of The Canyon

2009-02-03T10:35:00.006-07:00

The site for upcoming Random House book 'Out Of The Canyon' launches this week. The story of Art & Allison Daily is intriguing and powerful, not to be missed. This site is a collaboration between Visual + Intent and HalfmanHalfmachine and will continue to grow after the release of the book in March. Check back for more.

Details : Outofthecanyon.com // Site

Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art 10th Anniversary Site Update

2009-01-22T22:10:00.005-07:00

The Scottsdale Museum of Contempoary Art's 10th Anniversary site has had some signifigant updates in the last month. HalfmanHalfmachine designed the graphic identity and web presence for the museum's milestone. The site will remain after the event as it transitions into a social networking hub for SMoCA as well as an archive of exhibitions and events.

Details : Smocaanniversary.org // Site

Stickerclub Girl : Web & Design

2009-01-19T02:46:00.007-07:00

Stickerclub Girl is a company and mindset created and owned by Lisa Jacobs. The site is a reflection of the creative spirit of Stickerclub, featuring re-constructed vintage fabrics, handcut illustrations and childhood memories. Lisa is also co-owner of the downtown collective & coffee shop Conspire.

SuTRA Midtown / Coming Soon

2009-01-12T10:02:00.012-07:00

SuTRA site is getting close. The coming soon page is posted and response has been great. Check out the site, sign up for updates or submit your resume. I think the studio is going to be something special for the community. Opening March 2009.

Details : Sutramidtown.com // Site

The Motherbox Album Concept Cover Design

2009-01-10T11:23:00.009-07:00

Concept design for 'The Motherbox: Death Brain" LP. The Motherbox is a long standing music project I've been working on with Frank Rosaly and Michael Eckroth. The project has two sides; one a creative music collaboration conducted over distance, crossing between Chicago, Phoenix and New York. This album cover is a 'holder card' for a set of music currently being recorded. Secondly, The Motherbox will be [this year] a catalog of source music for scoring film, television, video games and other mediums.

"The Kitchen Magicians" Title Sequence

2009-01-03T21:14:00.005-07:00

Motion opening for "The Kitchen Magicians" pilot underway, a cooking show featuring these guys and produced by Lathan Hodge. It's a process, a mix of digital, and lo-fi animation. Check back to see how it turns out and for more info on the show.

Public Enemy : Welcome To The Terrordome Skateboards / Update

2008-12-27T10:46:00.002-07:00

Out soon. Two limited edition skate decks I designed, based on my posters for "Public Enemy: Welcome To The Terrordome" . The documentary take s a look at the history and inner personal relationships of Public Enemy and details their influence on popular and political culture. I know these will be availiable on-line. More details as soon as I get them. UPDATE: Received some really cool news on this project, but I can't go into details yet !

Louder Than Words Cover

2008-12-24T01:48:00.009-07:00

Revision A : 1/22/2009

Album cover artwork concept for Louder Than Words by Arun Luthra & Rachel Eckroth. The album is a saxophone-piano collaboration between the duo and goes on sale in early 2009. The design is an interpretation of both the title and the 'shape' of the music. It was also important to have a visual that would be eye catching, especially when shrunken down on iTunes and other on-line music sites.

SuTRA MiDTOWN / 2

2008-12-19T11:18:00.005-07:00

HalfmanHalfmachine is working on the logo, web site and print materials for SuTRA Midtown; a community minded yoga, massage and art space. The owners, Matthew & Rebecca Fritz have put much love and attention into the studio, opening in March 2009 in a great building on 7th Street. More soon...

Lola Tapas Site

2008-12-03T18:37:00.010-07:00

Lola Tapas is a great Spanish Tapas and Coffee Bar in Phoenix. The site was designed to be simple, but feel like the restaurant itself through colors, textures and photography. The build and photography was all part of the design, and motion time-lapse clips were shot and will be added shortly.

Details : Lolatapas.com // Site

Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art | SMoCA @ 10

2008-11-10T22:51:00.009-07:00

I am currently working on the identity and web presence for the Scottsdale Museum Of Contemporary Art's 10th Anniversary. At the heart of this project is a interactive web site, which will serve as an archive of work and achievement to celebrate the hard work and culture contributed to the community by SMoCA over the last 10 years. The design elements are being pulled together, and the site, which will ask visitors to contribute memories, will be developing in stages over the next month or so. This is an inital concept, one of many, that will be shaping things to come.

Jiggle Photo Essay + Video Experiment(s) | 2

2008-10-18T23:44:00.010-07:00

Jiggle is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by bassist/composer Ted Sistrunk. Jiggle plays large, impressive textural clouds of sounds, rooted in dark tones and mood. The group's performance is powerful and enthusiastic. The purpose of the videos and photo shoot is to document the band not as they are seen, but to show a visual map of the sounds they create. Jiggle also features Scott Zimmer (Above), Byron Ruth, Eric Rasmussen and Rob Moore.

Update : Chaos Theory 9

2008-10-07T01:25:00.005-07:00

I'm happy to be back in Chaos Theory this year. The annual show which features a collection of recent work by local artists is held in downtown Phoenix at the Legend City Studios. I'm showing a 20x23' print of my illustration '2008'. Thanks to everyone for putting this together and asking me to participate.

Heidi Abrahamson Photographs

2008-09-26T11:19:00.006-07:00

Just completed a new set of photographs for jewelry designer Heidi Abrahamson. Her mid-century and handmade work is going international, as she works towards shows in France for 2009. These new pieces showcase her new directions, including casting in 14 and 18k gold.

Details : Heidiabrahamson.com // Site

"Bowl Of Soup" Illustration

2008-09-25T18:16:00.017-07:00

Inspired in part by pouring through a book by the great illustrator Ronald Searle. I've been inspired by his documentary style of late.
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'Katy & Kaled' Illustration

2008-09-12T23:03:00.017-07:00

Katy Manning played 'Jo Grant' companion to the Third Doctor on the classic BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who. This illustration is inspired by a photo shoot she did for the British glamor magazine 'Girl Illustrated' in 1978. A strange find; she stands nearly naked next to a Dalek, the shows infamous nemesis...even stranger, she was not exterminated.

Orson Welles Illustration

2008-09-05T00:30:00.017-07:00

Orson Welles was a visionary creative mind who is best known for Citizen Kane, considered the greatest film of all time by many. He changed the perception of how a director was seen in the studio system, and as a first time filmmaker was able to gain full creative control over his work. After Citizen Kane, Welles faced difficulties trying to get through the Hollywood system funded and without interference. Most of his post-Kane films were deluded by studio tinkering, including The Magnificent Ambersons and Touch Of Evil. He would continue to work as a filmmaker, actor, voice and thinker for the decades to follow, developing ideas and pursuing his vision to varying degrees of public recognition. Considered one of the greatest directors, Welles innovative body of work is a consistent source of discussion and inspiration that has resonated with me throughout the years.

Details : Wikipedia // IMDB // Wellesnet //

Michael Eckroth Website

2008-08-29T00:17:00.010-07:00

Michael Eckroth is a talented musician and composer, currently performing in New York and teaching at NYU. The redesign of his site takes a new look at how to present music tracks in conjunction with visual images & graphic elements. Each track is complimented with designed squares, which are coordinated with the themes, geography, and feel of his music. The goal here was to get away from the 'bar' style MP3 player while moving toward a more visceral and integrated solution.

Details : Michaeleckroth.Com // Site

Visual + Intent Website

2008-08-28T22:31:00.005-07:00

Visual + Intent is a branding & visual communications company run by Michael Campbell. I have been working with Mike over the last few months on a variety of projects, including the V+I site -- it's been a great experience all the way around. Mike has a genius eye and thought process when it comes to brand thinking, design and implementation, he backs it up with great skill as a designer, and I'm always impressed with his thoughtful approach to his work. He has given me alot of insight on my own brand, which has been much appreciated. The goal of the Visual + Intent site is to build a comfortable experience for both left brained & right brained thinkers. It's also based on the awareness of mobile technology, and working toward making the site universally compatible to all forms of interface. Check out Mikes blog as well -- one of my favorites -- It's a great mix of information and observation.

Details : Visualintent.net // Site

Atherton | Keener Web Site

2008-08-28T13:11:00.003-07:00

The Atherton | Keener web site is a collaboration with Visual + Intent. The site itself was designed to reflect the qualities that partners Jay Atherton and Cy Keener bring to their work. A unique perspective, one that draws on the intricacies of nature and uses those elements to define the shape of their structure with the changes brought on by the environment surrounding it. The site itself is essentially a showcase of video and time lapse shorts filmed by Jay Atherton, his clips say that say more about their work than a architectural photographer ever could.

'2008' { Obama } Illustration

2008-08-27T12:17:00.023-07:00

Prints Available : Imagekind.Com // Site

The Path To Steve Wozniak

2008-08-21T10:44:00.028-07:00

Last year, I began a series of portraits based on the minds responsible for the birth of the personal computing industry. My first two choices were obvious : Steve Jobs & Bill Gates. I have since become obsessed with the documentary Triumph Of The Nerds by Robert X. Cringely and decided to flesh out the series with portraits of the other mainstays present during this important era in computing history. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak seemed like a good third choice. The illustration is about 1/2 complete, process shots above.

Creedmoria Site + Reading Tonight

2008-07-29T11:23:00.006-07:00

Tonight, the first reading of the film Creedmoria happens at the Sony Pictures lot. A group of great actors have been brought together to give the script it's first major workout. We're all excited to get moving forward on it. The Creedmoria site is also up and running. Have a look, the concept will be evolving over the next month.

Details : Creedmoria.Com // Official Site

Public Enemy : Welcome To The Terrordome Posters

2008-07-29T00:28:00.007-07:00

These two posters created for the 20 year anniversary documentary 'Public Enemy: Welcome To The Terrordome' and are meant to reflect the duality of the group while still working together as a set.

The film details the interplay between the band, including the relationship between the core members, Chuck D, Flavor Flav and Professor Griff. Behind the scenes footage, concert material, and interviews with musicians including The Beastie Boys, Henry Rollins, Tom Morelo, Talib Kweli & DMC give insight to the political, cultural, and musical impact of Public Enemy over the last 20 years, and into the future.

The film is currently on the festival circuit after it's premier at the AFIfest in Los Angeles.

Details : Variety Review // IMDB Entry // PE.COM

Heidi Abrahamson Site Design + Photography

2007-12-15T00:08:00.014-07:00

Web portfolio for international jewelry artist Heidi Abrahamson launched. The design is based around the graphic nature of her jewelry. Interesting metalwork and unique stones influenced by Scandinavian and mid-century modern designers. Our work on this project included site design + photography.

Details : Heidi Abrahamson . Com

Illustration 'Sirico' Showing At Chaos Theory 8

2007-10-05T09:47:00.001-07:00

A 24x 30'' version of the illustration 'SIRICO' is showing for the first time at Chaos Theory 8. The show features current work by over 50 artists at the Legend City Studios in Downtown Phoenix.

PHOTOS ON NEW PUBLIC ENEMY CD

2007-08-07T19:43:00.003-07:00

Photographs I shot during a recent Public Enemy show are featured on the new PE CD 'How You Sell Soul To A Soulless People Who Sold Their Soul??'. The shots are in the photo gallery section of the included DVD, which also features videos, documentaries and live performances

Details : PE @ The Orpheum // The Complete Shoot

PHOTO | URBAN ANGELS 07 [1]

2007-07-07T12:52:00.000-07:00

FANCULTURE PROJECT | SAN DIEGO COMIC CON

2007-06-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

THE FIRST PHOTO ESSAY SHOT AT THE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON AS PART OF THE 'FANCULTURE MULTIMEDIA DOCUMENTARY' IS POSTED HERE. THE DOCUMENTARY WILL EXAMINE FAN-BASED POPULAR CULTURE, AND IS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT. IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, OR FEATURED IN ANY OF THE SDCC SHOTS -- FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US.

Jack Kirby T-Shirt Concept 1

2007-06-24T21:40:00.006-07:00

This is a t-shirt design I pitched to The Jack Kirby Collector. The shirt was meant to appeal to artists and graphic designers who have been influenced not just by Kirby's art, but by Kirby as a thinker and creator of big, incredible ideas. It also avoided the copyright issues we would have encountered by reprinting his art. { Avant Garde is another story... }

DESIGN | THE BRAZIL SESSIONS ALBUM

2007-06-24T16:48:00.000-07:00

TV | CHUCK D'S MUSICIANS STUDIO OPENING

2006-12-18T18:40:00.001-07:00

I just finished creating the title/opening sequence for the show 'Chuck D's Musicians Studio' which will start airing on the Sundance Channel December 30th at Midnight. Check out the show, it's similar to The Actors Studio, but featuring prominant musical icons. Hosted by Chuck D of Public Enemy, the first episode features legend Quincy Jones! Thanks to Chuck D, Lathan Hodge, and David Lancette for the courtesy + respect in putting this together. Set a reminder for the show by clicking here.

WEB | TROY AOSSEY PHOTOGRAPHY

2006-10-25T02:02:00.000-07:00

New HalfmanHalfmachine produced site for photographer Troy Aossey is up. Check it Out: www.aossey.com

WEB | AREA CODE CLOTHING SITE

2006-10-24T23:01:00.000-07:00

HalfmanHalfmachine produced site for Area Code Clothing officially on-line. Check out designer Robert Edwards work: AreaCodeClothing.Com

WEB | WHATISTROY? SITE

2006-10-24T21:00:00.000-07:00

Cryptic site for the 'Troy: Lessons Of The Heart' project launches with more questions than answers. Keep track as things unfold. See: WhatIsTroy.Com.

FILM | GREASEWOOD FLAT ON DVD

2006-05-25T14:51:00.000-07:00

GREASEWOOD FLAT IS FINALLY AVAILIABLE ON DVD. WE PUT A LOT OF HEART INTO THE SPECIAL EDITION DISC, AND IT'S GOT A TON OF EXTRAS.

SYNOPSIS:

THE STORY OF 'JOHNNY' A STRUGGLING BLUES MUSICIAN WHO RETURNS TO THE COUNTRY TOWN HE LEFT BEHIND. WITH HIS MUSIC CAREER ON THE SKIDS AND HIS PASSION GONE, JOHNNY MUST NOW FACE THE THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN HE LEFT BEHIND AS HE TRIES TO RECONCILE HIS LIFE.

CAST:

GREASEWOOD FLAT STARS IRENE BEDARD (SMOKE SIGNALS, STEVEN SPEILBERG'S 'INTO THE WEST', TERRENCE MALICK'S 'THE NEW WORLD'), MARK BOONE JUNIOR (STEVE BUSCEMI'S 'LONESOME JIM', CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S 'BATMAN BEGINS' AND 'MEMENTO), KIERAN MULRONEY ('SPITFIRE GRILL', JUSTICE LEAGUE MOVIE SCREENPLAY), CHIP ADAMS, ALLISON MARLEY, VIRGINA HAWKINS, LEE MCLAUGHLIN AND JAMIE JOHNSEN-BRIGHAM.

THE SPECIAL EDITION DVD FEATURES:

NEW DIGITAL TRANSFER, OPTIONAL FEATURE LENGTH COMMENTARY TRACK, DELETED SCENES /W OPTIONAL COMMENTARY, OUT-TAKE REEL /W OPTIONAL COMMENTARY, 'ANATOMY OF A TRAILER' , BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTO ESSAY, THEATRICAL TRAILER, WIDESCREEN + STEREO SOUND.

TO BUY THE DVD OR MOVIE POSTER ON-LINE GOTO : WWW.GREASEWOODFLATMOVIE.COM

JOIN 'GREASEWOOD FLAT' ON MYSPACE FILMS : WWW.GREASEWOODFLATMOVIE.COM

PROJECT | THE GREATEST GENERATION

2005-10-06T15:34:00.000-07:00

Opening Friday October 7th, a collaboration between me and photographer Troy Aossey will be showing at Modified Arts in Phoenix. The project is a look at the past and present of WWII veterans, 'The Greatest Generation' whose lives have become our modern day mythology. My contriubtion is also a homage to Greatest Generation comic book legend Jack Kirby. The show also features work by painter Colin Chillag. Modified Arts, 407 E. Roosevelt St. / Phoenix, AZ / 602.462.5516 /www.modified.org

FILM | GREASEWOOD FLAT SCREENING

2005-07-25T19:57:00.000-07:00

'Greasewood Flat' will have a special one night only screening on Thursday, July 28th at the Harkins Camelview 5 Theatere in Scottsdale, AZ. Showtime is 7:00pm, with all proceeds going to benefit Independent Film in Arizona. Q&A session and afterparty with filmmakers at Z-Tejas Grill (@ Fashion Square) to follow. For advanced tickets call 602.955.6444. Cash preferred for tickets at the door.

PHOTO | RETRO ON THE RUNWAY

2005-07-01T01:01:00.000-07:00

Photographs from the "Retro On The Runway" vintage fashion show are now available. Check them out here .

Retro On The Runway Prints Are Now Availiable For Purchase, Click Here.

WEB | CHICAGO LUZERN EXCHANGE SITE

2005-04-23T01:21:00.000-07:00

HalfmanHalfmachine produced site for Chicago improvisational group Chicago Luzern Exchange is live. Check out their newest release "Several Lights" on Delmark Records.

ART | PHOENIX FILM PROJECT T-SHIRT

2005-04-07T13:08:00.000-07:00

My t-shirt design created for The Phoenix Film Project will be availiable at The Phoenix Film Festival 2005. Mens tees and girls tanks availiable for $20.00. All proceeds benefit independent film in AZ. The festival runs April 7th-10th and features a tribute to Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgewick.