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I Reimagined And Illustrated 6 Movie Posters From My Favorite Films

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My professional art journey has been a long, winding one. I started as an animator at SCAD, eager to work my way towards Studio Ghibli. Unfortunately, the studio closed in the middle of my term. I turned my attention towards Disney, but my professors frequently had the same comments: I focused too much on detail and I was too slow. Loving detail too much to leave it behind, I transitioned to concept art.

Leaving SCAD after 2 1/2 years (it was a nightmare for other reasons), I returned to Cincinnati, OH. I then attended the Art Academy of Cincinnati for a year, but found that they would not help me achieve my goals. I then applied to the Columbus College of Art & Design and found the perfect fit.

As an Illustration major, I started to talk to all kinds of people to try to find my way. After years of work, I was still ‘too slow’. Unbeknownst to potential clients or businesses, I’ve struggled with severe mental illness for over a decade. These illnesses prevent me from allowing the speed that companies frequently demand. In the shadow of this, I dove deeper into detail and symbolism to make up for speed. I would pour as much significance and emotional depth into my pieces as possible, to request respect in my art, even if my strengths were in unconventional areas.

I visited LA a few times, having discussions with several helpful professionals. After a particularly enlightening conversation with Casey Robin (Instagram: @caseyrobin), I found a way to still be a part of the movie culture I appreciate while also indulging my love of detail. I made a list of movies in different genres and started my film poster project.

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I’ve always thoroughly believed in creating the work that you want to be doing professionally. Therefore, while I work for the Gallery Design Studio part-time, complete pieces for various clients, and more—I create film posters on the side in the hopes of being asked to do more work I love in the future.

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The Revenant (2015)

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Midsommar (2019)

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Crawl (2019)

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It: Chapter One (2017)

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Klaus (2019)

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You’re Next (2011)

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EM Biggs

I'm an Illustrator, graduated from the Columbus College of Art & Design. I specialize in highly detailed ink and digital work, though I'm well versed at other traditional media. I create logos, icons, illustrations, book covers, film posters, and more

I'm an Illustrator, graduated from the Columbus College of Art & Design. I specialize in highly detailed ink and digital work, though I'm well versed at other traditional media. I create logos, icons, illustrations, book covers, film posters, and more

Diana Lopetaitė

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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ThatOneGay 3 years ago

You are such an amazing artist! I'm a teenage amateur who mainly does traditional. I love the way you draw so much. Perhaps could you do LGBTQ stuff, if you're not against it, and all that.

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EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you, I hope you continue to draw! Traditional's my bread & butter, but these days I have to keep up to date on digital as well. I'm totally open to LGBTQ stuff, the piece just hasn't arisen yet. My film list isn't limited though, and I hope to be inspired by an LGBTQ source some point soon!

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John Tan 3 years ago

now i want to watch those movies!!!

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EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Excellent! That's the hope!!!

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OrangeChicken 3 years ago

Cool! I've tried drawing posters, and they are harder than you would expect. Kudos to you :)

2points

EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you! :) Oh, don't give up! We need more illustrated posters out there! I made a board of other illustrated posters for inspiration if that would help out: https://www.pinterest.com/artistssaywhat/illustrated-movie-posters/

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ThatOneGay 3 years ago

You are such an amazing artist! I'm a teenage amateur who mainly does traditional. I love the way you draw so much. Perhaps could you do LGBTQ stuff, if you're not against it, and all that.

7points

EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you, I hope you continue to draw! Traditional's my bread & butter, but these days I have to keep up to date on digital as well. I'm totally open to LGBTQ stuff, the piece just hasn't arisen yet. My film list isn't limited though, and I hope to be inspired by an LGBTQ source some point soon!

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John Tan 3 years ago

now i want to watch those movies!!!

2points

EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Excellent! That's the hope!!!

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OrangeChicken 3 years ago

Cool! I've tried drawing posters, and they are harder than you would expect. Kudos to you :)

2points

EM Biggs (Post author) 3 years ago

Thank you! :) Oh, don't give up! We need more illustrated posters out there! I made a board of other illustrated posters for inspiration if that would help out: https://www.pinterest.com/artistssaywhat/illustrated-movie-posters/

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