Friday, October 11, 2013

Poster Children: The Art of Widespread Panic


Exciting news from the studio! I am honored to have been asked to do the cover for the new Widespread Panic book documenting 25 years of Panic poster art.

Yes, there will be an art print of the cover sold exclusively through Panic Merch at a date to be announced shortly.

Check it out:

Widespread Panic has spent 25 years earning a reputation for amazing live shows. The band's commitment to the live experience is not limited to the stage, but to visual artists across the country.

For years, the band has been dedicated to commissioning artists to create limited edition posters for their shows and they have archived all of these posters in their vault.

Every Widespread Panic fan would love the chance to dig through the bands poster archive, and with this book, they get the chance. Over 400 posters spanning their entire career are included in this 320 page hardcover book, including notes from Dave Schools and John Bell and from the poster artists, including; EMEK, Marq Spusta, Chuck Sperry and Jeff Wood.

Dave Schools, “These posters were another way for our fans to relive the show and commemorate a good time. In a way, they were like the gatefold record cover of the by-gone vinyl era – a visual interpretation for fans to look at while listening to our music.”



Widespread Panic Umphrey's McGee Charleston



I recently did another poster for Panic and continued the Neo-tribal Goddess series. This one is titled "Spirit Sisters".

A few are still are available in the store. Click on the Widespread Panic link under Shop.

Widespread Panic Umphrey's McGee Charleston 2013 
Standard Art Edition
Uncut Double Poster Artist Edition of 150 prints 
30" x 22" • French Kraft Paper 
Signed and Numbered • Remarqued