Dad Awesomely Poses For His Son's Geek Culture Art
Artist Jason Edmiston has released a series of photos featuring his father posing for several of the pop culture art pieces that he has created over the years. They give us a little insight into how this artist works by using actual photo references to bring his illustrations to life. His model of choice is his dad, and he wanted to pay tribute to him by posting these. Edmiston had this to say on Bored Panda:
"I’ve been creating pop culture art professionally for 20 years, and have always shot my own photo reference, usually with the greatest model I’ve ever met, my dad.
"Most of my work, which includes movie posters, toy packaging, art prints and advertising art, relies to some degree on photo reference. Some of that reference includes screen grabs or press photos of the subject to achieve a proper likeness and correct costume details. The rest is made up of photographs that I take myself, of my father, with appropriate lighting and costuming. I reinterpret these photos, mixing them together with shots of the movie characters to create a new, unique image.
"When I have a concept sketch for a piece worked out, I pop over to my parents’ house and get my dad to dress up like the character while I set up lighting to match the scene. He’s very accommodating, and willing to pose in all sorts of ways, and always manages to get into character. He never says no to a request and is always enthusiastic. I have yet to meet a better model.
"Thanks, Dad!"
It's fun seeing his these reference photos of his dad next to that actual art that he posed for. His dad looks like a pretty badass dude. Some of the art here includes pieces inspired by Evil Dead 2, The Joker, A Nightmare on Elm Street III, The Lost Boys, Big Trouble in Little China and more.
