What If Cartoons Were Real?

Here are some artistic interpretations of what animated characters would look like if they were real people.     Please Become a Facebook Fan of THE FIRE WIRE by clicking HERE.

The 50 Best Band Logos of All Time

Paste Magazine celebrates that lovely intersection of visual art and music—the band logo—with 50 of their favorites. You can scroll through the gallery to count down to the greatest band logo of all time. Check them out HERE.  

Comic Book Artist Rafael Grampá Offers 10 Commissioned Art Pieces For Facebook Followers

On March 6, 2013 Rafael Grampá reached out to his Facebook followers with a very unique offer. The Brazilian comic book artist decided to open his first commission list, allowing 10 lucky people to choose their favorite super hero/heroes for Grampá to render in his unique detailed style. The result would be ten one of aContinue reading “Comic Book Artist Rafael Grampá Offers 10 Commissioned Art Pieces For Facebook Followers”

Ray Villafane’s Intricately Carved Pumpkins

From his site: If you have yet to try and carve a pumpkin in a 3-D manner, you need to. Its fun and everybody enjoys a cool pumpkin. Unfortunately they begin to rot less than a week after carving so be sure to take plenty of pictures. You can experiment with ways of preserving themContinue reading “Ray Villafane’s Intricately Carved Pumpkins”

My Office

Superman needs his Fortress of Solitude and Batman has the Bat Cave. We all need a favorite space to relax, reflect, write, read a book, watch a movie or showcase a favorite collectible or souvenir. Maybe it’s a game room, library or secret space hidden by a moveable bookcase that leads to a man cave.Continue reading “My Office”

Batman 1972 By Francesco Francavilla

Comic book artist Francesco Francavilla likes to reimagine Batman in different time periods. You might remember his series Batman 1935. Now he has moved forward 37 years with his take on Batman in the 70’s.

The 2013 FIRE WIRE Holiday Must-Have List: Comic Book Icons – 100 Characters, 100 Artists, 1 Unique Book

Comic Book Icons  is a companion piece book from The Comic Book Icons exhibition that was held at the International Comic Book Festival in Brazil in November. Charlie Adlard, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ryan Sook, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Rod Reis, Darwyn Cooke, Sean Murphy, Rafel Albuquerque, Dave Johnson, Scott McDaniel, Mike Deodato, Eduardo Risso, Renato Guedes,Continue reading “The 2013 FIRE WIRE Holiday Must-Have List: Comic Book Icons – 100 Characters, 100 Artists, 1 Unique Book”

Gallery1988 Announces Modern Vintage Featuring New Art From Tom Whalen & Dave Perillo Opening On December 6, 2013

Modern Vintage will celebrate the head-on collision of some of Tom Whalen’s and Dave Perillo’s favorite modern films/television with their passion for vintage graphics and themes. Modern Vintage will open on December 6, 2013 at Gallery 1988 East. The opening reception will run from 7-10PM and both of the artists will be present. Gallery 1988Continue reading “Gallery1988 Announces Modern Vintage Featuring New Art From Tom Whalen & Dave Perillo Opening On December 6, 2013”

MONDO To Release Gravity Poster By Kevin Tong On Tuesday, November 5, 2013

MONDO presents this Gravity poster by Kevin Tong. Inspired by the dizzying experience of the film, Kevin removed the poster of a true orientation. You can hang it in any direction that you want. Kevin offers a little insight into the making of the poster and published a video of his process. Check it outContinue reading “MONDO To Release Gravity Poster By Kevin Tong On Tuesday, November 5, 2013”

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