I haven't done a Monster PSA posters in ages, and this one really makes a shambles of that designation--not only did Lee Van Cleef never play a monster of any sort, he never even appeared in anything like a horror movie (even form-busting subjects like Margot Kidder was in at least one genuine horror film).
But when I was working on the portrait of Mr. Van Cleef for my "Tough Guy" series, I realized it'd be cool to draw him doing what he's most associated with--brandishing a gun. So I figured what the hell, a sentiment I think he'd get behind.
This was one of those instances where I let the image decide what the tag line would be, a sound piece of advice in any situation, I think.
But when I was working on the portrait of Mr. Van Cleef for my "Tough Guy" series, I realized it'd be cool to draw him doing what he's most associated with--brandishing a gun. So I figured what the hell, a sentiment I think he'd get behind.
This was one of those instances where I let the image decide what the tag line would be, a sound piece of advice in any situation, I think.
5 comments:
I think it's time to move from Monster PSAs to Tough Guy PSAs!
That's a fun idea...
Great poster!!
Btw... Lee Van Cleef was in two
horror movies, early in his career.
"The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" 1953
and "It Conquered The World" 1956.
Sue--Thanks for the comment, and of course you're right about LVC's sci-fi credits.
I'm especially humbled because I have a Beast from 20,000 Fathoms mouse pad which I'm using right now!!! Duh!!
That is a funny coincidence, on the mouse pad!
I posted a link to your art on
www.thebad.net, in the message board.
I am sure everyone there is going
to like it as much as I do.
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