Limited edition print for ZOMBIEPALOOZA

This Halloween I created a limited edition Gocco print for a new zombie based horror event in Durham. Zombiepalooza is focused around event based cinema and saw a hoard of zombies infest the local shopping centre, then sit down with pop corn and watch the original Dawn of the Dead – yes really.

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Anyway, part of their concept is to commission an artist/illustrator to create a new collectable print for every event they do, and since I am involved with the Zombiepalooza I was able to put myself forward to create the first one.

I’m pretty chuffed with the result, it was my first time using Gocco and it’s such a beautiful medium. I love its rough around the edges DIY style. Following a masterclass by the ultra awesome Cloud Commission I came up with the final product.

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Design wise I couldn’t go into insane amounts of details and colours as I could of with a large screen print so I had to keep it relatively simple for the size and format. I didn’t want to do a straight homage to the movie with characters or classic scenes so instead I just went with a stylised zombie. I did throw in a nice little reference for fans however, the pattern background is a little retro TV showing Richard France’s eye patch wearing scientist.

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Anyway, if you like Dawn of the Dead or are in to collecting prints you can grab one here for only £5 + p&p. After the success of the first Zombiepalooza they will be doing more events so grab the first ever print whilst you have the chance.

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Zombiepalooza website