Mark McCormick

Quick European Tour.

2011-09-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

In my rush to get the hell out of the US of A for the first time in ages, I forgot to post here about what I plan to be up to. Better late than never...

This is my first traveling experience off of the N. American continent and it has been amazing so far! First stop was Hamburg Germany, last week, where I was exhibiting gig posters at Flatstock Europe 6. I shared a booth with Glyn Smyth, aka Scrawled from Ireland. This was the first stop on my abrupt journey. See photos/info below...

Flatstock Europe 6
Reeperbahn Festival
September 22nd-24th, 2011
15:00-23:00
Spielbudenplatz
Hamburg Germany
More info.

More photos.

While in Hamburg, I was lucky enough to catch up with Yob on their own European tour. Timing doesn't get better than this! Their set at Hafenklang was devastatingly good. Easily my favorite Yob show to date! Crushing!!!

I definitely plan to fly back to Hamburg for the next Flatstock Europe in 2012. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth to check out the posters, and thanks to those who purchased posters! I hope you all enjoy them. Everyone in Hamburg was exceptionally hospitable. Beautiful city. Danke schön!

Next stop is Belfast Ireland where I'll be participating in a group show with Glyn and Gavin Beattie at Skulldugery Tatu.

Show opens this Saturday, October 1st from 7-9 PM. There will be free drink (while it lasts!) and affordable, limited edition artwork for sale!

The exhibition runs until November. See you there!

More info.

Gig Posters Volume 2.

2011-08-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

Excited to announce that I was lucky enough to be chosen to appear along with many other amazing artists in the next Gig Posters book. Congrats to everyone included!

Gigposters.com is a great website with a large community of artists and screen printers. Click on the image or link below to read more about the book and order. $40 + shipping.

Pre-order NOW! Ships early November, 2011.

Witch Mountain - South Of Salem.

2011-04-08T14:14:00.000-07:00

Good friends and wise sages of DOOM metal, Witch Mountain, are releasing a new record, "South Of Salem" tomorrow. This metal's got SOUL! If you're in Portland tomorrow night do yourself a favor and go to their release show at Backspace!

Cover art for the new album is drawn by Skinner and colored by Jason Lewis. New logo and cover layout by me.

Like them on Facebook!

Read more about this amazing band and hear tracks from the new release by clicking on the links.
NPR: Witch Mountain: Doom Metal Aged 10 Years, Just 'South Of Salem'
Oregonian: Listen to: Witch Mountain's 'Wing of the Lord'
Portland Mercury: Witch Mountain, Nether Regions, Rabbits, Wizard Rifle
Willamette Week: Witch Mountain Saturday, April 9. Good metal takes time. Lots of time.

More heavy linkage...
Witch Mountain on CD Baby
Live at SXSW
Adult Swim Metal Compilation

Nanotear 2011 SXSW Showcase Poster.

2011-04-01T08:24:00.000-07:00

Just finished a new poster for my good friends at Nanotear.

18"x24", 3 color print with silver metallic.

Hand screened, signed and numbered.

Edition: 45.

Bands: Yob, Agalloch, Witch Mountain, Worm Ouroboros, Amber Asylum, Årabrot, & Wizard Rifle.

Venue: Barbarella Patio, Austin, Texas, March 17th, 2011.

Click on the thumbnails for detailed images.

The Art of Rock.

2010-12-02T12:56:00.000-08:00

Very pleased to be included in this article for the 420th issue of High Times, "The Art of Rock". Couldn't be happier to have my art published along with so many greats! I'm NOT worthy! Thanks, Bobby Black!

Out now!

Merde Skateboard Design.

2010-08-02T09:00:00.000-07:00

This has been in the making for a while. You may have seen the giclee prints I had made last year. Those will be available to purchase online soon...

Until then, you can buy these decks thru Cal Skate in Portland, Oregon. Order online here.

Click on the image for a slightly larger view.

Merde Skateboards.

Chimaira - Electrified.

2010-07-23T17:27:00.000-07:00

First post of 2010... in July!

Here is a new shirt design released earlier this week along with Chimaira's latest album, "Coming Alive".
Buy it here!
Click on the thumbnails for detailed images.

Portland rules.

2009-12-17T19:24:00.000-08:00

Thanks to everyone who came down for the opening! Thanks to Upper Playground, Fifty 24PDX, all the artists, and Bradley Delay for inviting me to be in the show. Also, HUGE thanks to all who helped me out, and for giving me a couch to surf on! CHEERS!

If you missed it, check out the encore reception...
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 from 6pm-9pm
Featuring beverages from Red Hook and music from Skinny Miracles

Fifty 24PDX Gallery/Upper Playground
23 NW 5th Ave.
Portland OR, 97209
Fifty 24PDX Gallery
Upper Playground

Pioneers - Portland Group Show.

2009-11-27T17:10:00.000-08:00

Upper Playground in Association with FIFTY 24PDX Gallery present:

“Pioneers” The Portland Group Show

FIFTY 24PDX Gallery presents to you a group show for the months of December and January featuring some of the best visual artists Portland has to offer. “Pioneers” will feature a diverse body of work from some of Portland's biggest names. While these talented artists vary in style, medium and message, the common thread that binds them together is the City of Roses.

“Pioneers” runs December 3rd-January 31st 2009.

An opening reception for “Pioneers” will be held
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 from 6pm-9pm
Featuring beverages from Red Hook and music from DJ Mr. Mumu

An encore reception will be held
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 from 6pm-9pm
Featuring beverages from Red Hook and music from Skinny Miracles

Fifty 24PDX Gallery/Upper Playground
23 NW 5th Ave.
Portland OR, 97209
Fifty 24PDX Gallery
Upper Playground

Royal Flush Book Six!

2009-11-22T09:32:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,
It's been a while since my last post, but that doesn't mean I've been slacking.

I recently had the privilege of collaborating with Josh Bernstein (aka Bootsy Rizzak) on an illustration for the "New Blood" page in the latest Royal Flush Book 6. I feel truly honored to have been able to contribute to such an amazing publication who's pages are graced with the hard work of so many great art heros of mine. This book is not only funny, smart and informative, but it's jammed with top-notch art work from cover to cover!

Just in time for the holiday... GET YOUR COPY HERE!!!

Easily the best Royal Flush book to date by a landslide, Book Six boasts an exclusive cover story with Playboy's Hugh Hefner, including first-time-seen comics he drew over 60 years ago.

But that's not all! there's even more!
With killer interviews with and articles on Joan Jett, Ted Nugent, Basil Gogos, Leslie Nielsen, Hispanic Batman, Alice Cooper, Harvey Pekar, Jack Kirby, Frank Zappa, Dethklok, Jim Gaffigan, Brian Posehn, Jeffrey Ross, Danny Trejo, Jenna Jameson and 112 pages of comics, commentary and calamity!

The def-defying Hugh Hefner cover portrait was exquisitely painted by Robin Eley. The eye-gouging Joan Jett cover was illustrated by Bootsy Rizzak.

In honor of Mr. Hefner we have included 2 Bonus fold-out centerfolds. Each featuring sexy ladies, famed underground artists Paul Pope & Brian Ewing went to town on these two posters that will adorn your walls for years.

Speaking of amazing art and talented folk, This book also features the work of so many talents, it's shocking!!

Here’s a sneak peek: K3N Adams, Angryblue, Aaron Augenblick, Josh Bernstein, Florian Bertmer, Bryan G. Brown, Chris Caniano, Steve Chanks, Cojo, Harlan P. Cress, Ryan Dunlavey, Robin Eley, Brent Engstrom, Brian Ewing, Jason Goad, Basil Gogos, Danny Hellman, Woodrow J. Hinton, Seldon Hunt, David Kennedy, Adam Kidder, Peter Kuper, Jeph LaChance, Jesse Lefkowitz, Sara Antoinette Martin, Brett Marting, Mark McCormick, Patrick McQuade, Jan Meininghaus, Jeff Newelt, Harvey Pekar, Jesse Philips, Paul Pope, John Pound, Frank Powers, Gary Pullin, Erik Rodriguez, Adam Roth, Steve Ruvolo, Rob Schwager, Scrojo, Pat Sentman, Brendan Small, Stainboy, Adam Swinbourne, Adam Turman, Sean Pryor and Rick Veitch!

Here's a preview of the "New Blood" page I contributed...

GET YOUR COPY HERE!!!

I Want Your Skull - Issue Seven.

2009-06-17T05:24:00.000-07:00

At long last, I Want Your Skull #7 is released! This one features a killer wrap-around cover by Brian Morris (ooo000ooo.com) and includes a fantastic new, serigraph art print by Drew Millward (drewmillward.com).

And it wouldn’t be I Want Your Skull if we didn’t talk to a few of the creators impacting the world of skeleture expression. This time around it’s cranial designer Dan Springer (skulluxe.blogspot.com) and screen-printed poster pioneer and old school ripper, Lindsey Kuhn (swampco.com).

As a special treat, we’ve included a reprinted interview with the legendary original guitarist of the Misfits- Franche’ Coma, featuring brand new illustrations by Mark McCormick (markmccormickart.com).

If that wasn’t enough, 34 full page artist pages grace the inside pages. It’s a whose who if super talented creators working in a variety of styles from all over the world, and all dedicated to the SKULL! Included: Cassandra Warren, Glyn Smyth, Shawn Hebrank, Geordan Moore, Rhys Cooper, Tallboy, Ashley McMullen, Albie Rock, Peter Nevins, Jason Goad, Brian Ewing, Budai, Murdoch Stafford, Jeral Tidwell, Franx, Ryan August, Dzgnbio, Horrorwood, Konnik, Jazun, Anville, Droid, Mike Sutfin, Jon MDC, Gregg Gordon, Sean Tidy, James Flames, Kenn TwoFour, Jess Guercia, Jeremi Rimel, Mike Fisher, Surge, Mictron and Joe Bonham.

The whole thing comes packed in a custom printed envelope with a logo designed by lettering genius, Henry “Loco” Contreras.

Limited to 250 copies, hand-numbered and packaged with care.

GET YOUR COPY HERE!

Check out past issues of I Want Your Skull here!

I Want Your Skull - Franche Coma Interview.

2009-05-21T06:44:00.000-07:00

Some illustrations for the next I Want Your Skull zine. These will be used for an interview with Misfits' Static Age Guitarist, Franche Coma. Ryan August conducted the interview and put the layout together, and it looks awesome! Check out the I Want Your Skull website for updates on when the next issue
will be available. Get the previous issues here.

Los Angeles Murderfest 5 - May 9-10.

2009-05-05T20:20:00.001-07:00

Finished up my first poster collab with Maximum Fluoride. The fest is coming up this weekend. If you are in L.A. this should not be missed. Los Angeles Murderfest 5

Posters will be printed by Monolith Press, and they will be available at the show.

3-Color Skull Print - $50

2009-04-28T10:23:00.000-07:00

I printed these in Portland last August for the Feast Your Eyes art show. Now available here. 3-Colors hand-printed on 22x22" black Stonehenge. Thirteen in the edition. Shipping is included.

-Detail images-

New Trivium T-shirt Art.

2009-04-24T12:52:00.000-07:00

Just finished up a new piece for Trivium. Get it soon through Bravado USA

Gigposters Coloring Book Vol. 2

2009-04-13T11:05:00.000-07:00

(coming soon...)

Keep an eye out, these will be for sale on GIGPOSTERS.COM soon!

Diesto - Isle Of Marauder Write Up

2009-04-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

I found this blurb in an old Portland Mercury from about a year ago. Nice description of the album cover art. Thanks!

VIEW ART HERE

That was a rad show too. Some of Portland's finest playing at the best venue there, Ground Kontrol.

YOB - AP Posters - $50

2009-03-08T16:05:00.000-07:00

While printing these posters I decided at the last minute to try a few with a split-fountain/fade in the green. They look awesome and there are ONLY 20!

YOB - Full Color Poster - $35

2009-02-27T16:42:00.000-08:00

These posters are screen printed at 25x15", 3-colors, signed and numbered (69 prints in this edition). I only have a few of these since the band received the majority of the edition and sold out their stack at the show. There is a 20 pc. AP edition that will be available soon....

YOB Reunites! - Sat Feb 28 in Portland, OR

2009-02-11T00:56:00.000-08:00

Just completed the B&W version of this YOB poster. I'll have a color version posted soon...

No advance tix. Just show up early and prepare for DOOM.
YOB
Brothers of the Sonic Cloth (Tad!)
Iommi Stubbs
Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR
Sat Feb 28 9pm, 21+, $10

Black Elk - Crucial Blast Shirts

2009-02-02T10:19:00.000-08:00

These have been available for a while, but this is my first post about them here. Only $15! Click on the image to buy one from Crucial Blast Records.

PURCHASE THEM HERE!

A handfull of these posters are still for sale

FIND THEM HERE

Feast Your Eyes - Opening Night Photos

2009-01-26T14:17:00.000-08:00

I finished compiling all the photos I could find from the FEAST YOUR EYES art opening last September. Here are a few...

HUGE THANKS to Kate Hoffman, Andy Stern, Homey, Nate Carson, Mike Sutfin, all the artists, the fans, and the nerds who stopped by to check out our stuff! It was a great show.

MORE PHOTOS HERE AND HERE.

Black Elk Hoodies Back In Stock

2009-01-19T12:40:00.000-08:00

These are available again..... but not for long. GET THEM HERE.

I still have a few of these posters for sale HERE.

New Job For A Cowboy Shirt

2009-01-15T12:41:00.000-08:00

Just finished up my third shirt graphic for Job For a Cowboy.

These will soon be available through Ferret Music.

Sci-Fi Book Cover - Dead Reckoning

2009-01-14T10:31:00.000-08:00

This is my first ever book cover illustration/design. The story is a super nerdy space traveling adaptation of Men Against the Sea, which is from the Bounty Trilogy, and it's been put together quite well. My brother-in-law and his other brothers finished writing and had this published sometime last spring/summer, however this is my first post about it.
You can READ ABOUT AND BUY IT HERE.

Cattle Decapitation shirts at Warlord Clothing.

2009-01-13T14:20:00.000-08:00

This may be old news, however I recently discovered that Warlord Clothing is carrying a couple of my Cattle Decapitation shirt designs in their webstore. You can get them printed on shirts ($12), hoodies ($23), sweatshirts ($20), and girlie shirts ($15). Available in all sizes.

CLICK ON THE IMAGES TO PURCHASE.

Gigposters Merchandise.

2009-01-12T17:40:00.000-08:00

Show your support for the amazing people who started and continue to manage the GREATEST WEBSITE EVER! They have loads of cool stuff for sale!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE GIGPOSTERS MERCH STORE.

(I made art contributions in both of the items shown below. Only $5 - $10.)

DIESTO "Isle Of Marauder"

2009-01-10T14:23:00.000-08:00

A couple years ago Chris Dunn asked me about illustrating the cover for his band Diesto's latest album. It's been a while since then but finally, after many, many beers and about 30+ "Da Bomb" vegan black bean burgers from the Shanghai Tunnel it's here! Exigent Records officially released this "sludgified skronk" last month and it's been receiving great reviews. Here's a couple...
Outburn Magazine
Hellride Music

CLICK HERE TO ORDER A COPY.
CHECK OUT THEIR MYSPACE FOR OTHER RELATED MERCH.

CLICK ON THE BANNER TO LISTEN TO THE WHOLE ALBUM!

(BTW, If you are ever in Portland and looking for a dark place to hang out, get liquored up and shovel down some tasty grub, be sure to go the the Shanghai Tunnel. Chris Dunn and a couple of the guys from Red Fang work there, and you can't beat the $1 pints of PBR during happy hour. I miss that place, dammit.)

WELCOME.

2009-01-08T07:37:00.000-08:00

I'm new to this Blog junk... It's a work in progress and I'm just starting, so keep checking back for updates on what I have been up to. You may have seen my work with my old company, Mad Pakyderms. I will be opening a new website soon where I will be displaying all of my old stuff as well as anything new I create. Help support my bad habits and keep the blood in my veins, let me work for you! If you have a poster, illustration, or design you want me to work on, please get in contact here, or email me directly.
markmccormickart@gmail.com

In the meantime, here is a sketch I have been slaving on for Dallas, Texas doom band, BLOOD OV...

FEAST YOUR EYES

2008-08-17T19:01:00.001-07:00

FEAST YOUR EYES ...on a mind-blowing group show featuring mountains of Heavy Metal-inspired works of art in all variety of mediums from some of the most talented illustrators and poster artists around. Each of these artists has impressively mastered crossing the void between the insanity that lies inside their minds and the empty wasteland of canvas in front of them. Come join us in celebrating and admiring their spoils of intense creative labor! Plenty of skulls for all!!

OPENING NIGHT

Friday, September 5th, 2008
6pm-10pm

Diesel Fuel Gallery
726 South East 10th Ave
Portland, Oregon 97214
503.231.8988
http://www.dieselfuelprints.com

Music by DJ Nate C
http://www.myspace.com/nanotear
http://www.nanotear.com

All of the art on display at the FEAST YOUR EYES show will be available for purchase. Each artist receives 100% of the proceeds of their sales.

Full-color promotional handbill

FEATURED ARTISTS:
(Listed in order of thumbnail images)

Mike Sutfin

Mike Fisher (Maximum Fluoride)
Lydia Crumbley
Santos
Mauz (Monolith Press)
Davey D'Andrea
Glenn Smith (Glenno)
Sam Ford
Lee Zeman
Mark McCormick