Author Topic: Drew Struzan or John Alvin (Read 8017 times)

diesel · « **on:** March 05, 2011, 02:04:01 AM »

I prefer Drew as John Alvins' always a lot of his work seemed to appear to have an 'air brushed' feel to it.

paul waines · « **Reply #1 on:** March 05, 2011, 02:54:50 AM »

Pic's please, Diesel. This needs to be illustrated.

diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 05, 2011, 05:24:18 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on March 05, 2011, 02:54:50 AM

Pic's please, Diesel. This needs to be illustrated.

I was meaning in general, I don't have 2 particular posters I'm referring to.

archie leach · « **Reply #3 on:** March 05, 2011, 06:01:39 AM »

I say this as someone who likes his work quite a bit - if you've seen one Struzan you've pretty much seen them all.

If the only two posters Alvin ever did were the one sheets for Blade Runner and (advance) Beauty & the Beast. he would still be one of the best modern film poster artists going.

diesel · « **Reply #4 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:26:17 AM »

Quote from: archie leach on March 05, 2011, 06:01:39 AM

I say this as someone who likes his work quite a bit - if you've seen one Struzan you've pretty much seen them all.

If the only two posters Alvin ever did were the one sheets for Blade Runner and (advance) Beauty & the Beast. he would still be one of the best modern film poster artists going.

Now THIS post does need some pics

It's interesting what you say about DS but surely having a familiar style shouldn't be a bad thing. I'd call it a continuity of excellence!

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #5 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:38:29 AM »

But shouldn't a good artist be able to change their direction, even if just a little?

paul waines · « **Reply #6 on:** March 05, 2011, 07:44:20 AM »

Quote from: diesel on March 05, 2011, 05:24:18 AM

I was meaning in general, I don't have 2 particular posters I'm referring to.

I was saying the same thing Diesel, just examples of each others work. A poster forum with out pictures is like tea without water.

mmm I think I'll go make a pot... While awaiting the pic's.

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2011, 08:12:18 AM »

John Alvin

kovacs01 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2011, 09:05:02 AM »

Quote from: archie leach on March 05, 2011, 06:01:39 AM

if you've seen one Struzan you've pretty much seen them all.

I disagree. Some of the early Struzan is much different. If all you had seen was his later work, you probably would not be able to pick out some of the early stuff as his. Food of the Gods is one that immediately comes to mind.

paul waines · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:08:58 AM »

For food of the Gods I prefer this one...

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:23:43 AM »

Christ, Paul!

paul waines · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:45:45 AM »

Quote from: bondposters.com on March 05, 2011, 10:23:43 AM

Christ, Paul!

Quite striking do you think Adam! Chantrell's Quite the boy.

AdamCarterJones · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2011, 10:52:05 AM »

Quote from: paul waines on March 05, 2011, 10:45:45 AM

Quite striking do you think Adam! Chantrell's Quite the boy.

I'm not sure about the positioning of the claw imagery, even whether or not it should be there at all, but nevertheless, it is absolutely superb IMO!

paul waines · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:06:11 AM »

I think that was going to be part of another Hen!

Ari · « **Reply #14 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:07:25 AM »

or maybe it got blown in two

diesel · « **Reply #15 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:19:04 AM »

Quote from: kovacs01 on March 05, 2011, 09:05:02 AM

I disagree. Some of the early Struzan is much different. If all you had seen was his later work, you probably would not be able to pick out some of the early stuff as his. Food of the Gods is one that immediately comes to mind.

I bought this as a fan of the Marx Brothers and it wasn't until recently I discovered it was Drew Struzans first paid work.

wonka · « **Reply #16 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:50:28 AM »

Paul, do you have the Empire of the Ants quad as well?

I have always dug the Struzan counterpart, in terms of his earlier stuff, but the quad is just as fun...similar to Food of the Gods.

paul waines · « **Reply #17 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:55:17 AM »

Luckily I have some pics of my Quads now, due to this forum.

paul waines · « **Reply #18 on:** March 05, 2011, 11:57:09 AM »

That Marx bros is right up my street, what year is it from? and are you selling.

wonka · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:00:52 PM »

Ha, nice Paul...right on cue, love it.

Cj · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:02:46 PM »

Both are remarkable artist and its hard to choose who I favor between the two.

One title that I can recall that both artist did posters for is Goonies. I prefer the Alvin Map Style over Drew Struzans version.

Drew Struzan posters
http://www.impawards.com/designers/drew_struzan.html

John Alvin Posters
http://www.impawards.com/designers/john_alvin.html

Zorba · « **Reply #21 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:04:46 PM »

Quote from: wonka on March 05, 2011, 12:00:52 PM

Ha, nice Paul...right on cue, love it.

Never ending never ending never ending...................................... ....................................

Paul how many would you say you have? Estimate it and round it off to the nearest hundred.

wonka · « **Reply #22 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:05:37 PM »

Great example and direct comparison here, Cj. Especially great to see a title they both designed for, as both Goonies pieces are great examples of both artist's design aesthetics.

Good call.

eatbrie · « **Reply #23 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:19:28 PM »

My Alvin collection needs to be seriously updated (my Struzan does too, but at least it's more complete), so to help you decide, here are my links:

Struzan collection
Alvin collection

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paul waines · « **Reply #24 on:** March 05, 2011, 12:24:44 PM »

Coming up to around 4000 I think, Zorba.

T, the Struzan link is not working, or is that a ploy.

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