WOW. It's been crazy busy, but that's all good. I would post some pics but Blogger isn't being my friend today.

Some Highlights:

-Great rally in Nashville early June, we got some press, Hank III came out and signed/spread the word.

-Metal Farm is due to release next week or shortly after. The book is incredible, some blood went into making those issues, so pick one up.

-Reinstate Hank: The Film is ongoing and working with Blake Judd and his crew has been excellent. Some great pics by Rick:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31996616@N00/sets/72157604035458766/

-A new Hank SR art print is in the works, I hope to have something in July for ya'll.

-Wrapping up a poster with Tommy Sheehan for Moe.'s July 4/5th show. Should be a good one, 5 color print, you can buy them at the shows OR here after July 5th

I hope to be more frequent with my updates, so check back.

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Some cool things happening lately. We did a Metal Farm cover shoot at our farm in Camp Springs, KY. Hank III came up for the day and we butchered The Opry. Be on the lookout in May/June for this 48 page art book featuring Neltner Creative and Reinstate Hank features, along with the KY Struts, David Deluxe and more.

Labels: Hank Williams III, Hank WIlliams SR, Metal Farm, Neltner, reinstate hank, The Opry has Sinned

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The rally in Nashville could not have gone better. Thanks to everyone who supported this and came out from all over the country. A special thanks to the rest of the Reinstate team and Clay Brunton who had a close encounter with the entire Williams Family!! The rally and support made headlines in conjuction with the Williams Family Legacy opening. Keep supporting and looking for the next rally at www.reinstatehank.org

Blake Judd + Crew +myself were at Hank III's Get Stuck in the Mud video shoot. We jumped in and filmed much of the video and shot tons of stills, we'll post the top pics soon.

A lot is going on with the two films I'll be sure to blog about soon. Also we are shooting the Metal Farm cover this weekend, we'll share some behind the scenes of that next week.

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Some behind the scenes pics and process images for the Reinstate Hank Campaign & Film are here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/31996616@N00/sets/72157604035458766/

www.reinstatehank.org went live last week and will continue to grow. Cool stuff happening in Nashville March 28/29th.

'til then.

Labels: Hank WIlliams SR, Neltner, Rally, Reinstate Hank SR, The Opry has Sinned

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It has been a crazy start to 2008.

Real quick:

-Neltner Creative won 10 Advertising of Cincinnati awards and three of them will go on to regional competition. Winners included, Moe. (collaboration w/Tommy Sheehan), Jaw Poster, Reinstate Hank SR (collaboration w/Eric Weltner), Tosca Radigonda Book, SXSW Poster.

-Look for an article in Virus Magazine-a German horror publication.

-I've been working w/the guys at Metal Farm Magazine and will be shooting the cover this weekend w/Roman Titus, Mike Amann, and Randy Blake. The debut issue will have a ten page feature on our work w/Hank III and the Reinstate Hank campaign. check them out here: www.metalfarm.com

-We just wrapped a cover piece for Beyond the Fall: A Day in the Death of...

-We're working with Blake Judd of Judd Films on two documentary projects. The first a Hank III documentary and the second a Reinstate Hank feature w/tons and tons of interviews from all walks of life including Henry Rollins, Sean Penn, Dwight Yoakam, and many more. Rallies are being planned and within the next week you can go to www.reinstatehank.org and get all the info on this very important campaign and how you can be a part. Check out the image to get a peek.

-Finished a new skateboard for Sector 9 featuring the Hellbilly Shield artwork. As well new Vox Hank III shoes. More on this later...

Well, if you made it all the way through, great job...

Labels: Beyond the Fall, Grand Ole Opry, hank III, Hank WIlliams SR, Metal Farm, Moe., reinstate hank, Virus Magazine

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Our good friend Paul Grushkin (coauthor of The Art of Modern Rock, author of Rockin' Down the Highway) was kind enough to give one of the Reinstate Hank prints to one of the most widely recognized record shops in the world-Down Home Music. We're proud to say that the Hank SR print will take it's place along side some incredible history on their walls. As well, we hope the fine folks at Down Home will help spread the word about reinstating Hank to music lovers all of the world. We'll be sending some materials for them to share. Thanks Paul and thanks Down Home.

Labels: Down Home Music, Grand Ole Opry, hank SR, Reinstate Hank SR

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Very pleased to be a part of this show and the stable of artists in it from all over the country. Check out the link and by all means check out the show if you can. Thanks again to the organizers of this great event.

http://www.artgallery.umd.edu/exhibit/285.08/index.php

Labels: Sweet Gallery, University of Maryland

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Just experimenting with different crops around this one strong illustration of Hank SR. Amazing how one person's likeness even just cropped eyes can still be so strong. Since the general population has no idea that Hank SR was banned and still is from The Opry maybe this image painted on the side of a building would peek interest and make people take action.

Labels: Grande Ole Opry, Hank WIlliams SR, Reinstate Hank SR

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A dear friend and mentor of mine has retired (for now). This is a tribute/gift for him as a send off. John has been in the illustration and design industry for 48 years and has some legendary stories to tell (a few he's shared over lunches the past 7 years). He illustrated the original Star Wars packaging (bust it out of the closet, kids, you'll see his work) among many other amazing pieces of work. He's not going to slow down but it will be tough missing his incredible eye (and friendly smile) when i ask for advice on an illustration. All the best, Hammie!!

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I've been working on a great new film project w/JD of Th' Legendary Shack Shakers, and Blake Judd of Judd Films. You can take a peek at the movie poster and DVD artwork. It should be a great debut, for more details check out www.sevensignsfilm.com

Also, Blake and I are working on the Official Hank III DVD project, be on the lookout for news and updates, we're interviewing the likes of David Allen Coe, The Murder Junkies, and more!!

Labels: hank III, JD, Judd Films, Seven Signs, Th' Legendary Shack Shakers

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The IIIrd in the series. 4 Color Silkscreen on French Paper. Look for it on tour and here next week!!

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This is a work in progress piece to complete the IIIrd poster in a series. I'll share the final this week. Dig.

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Check the poster section of our site for new prints.

The artwork for the new Hank III release "Damn Right and Rebel Proud" is coming close to completion. We hope to share something soon...process and more.

Labels: Damn right and rebel proud, hank III, hank SR, reinstate hank

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Hot off the presses, printing by Powerhouse (WOW), a new print for the upcoming Country Doom Tour featuring the best Bastards in town and Hank III. A blend of Hellbilly and Goth country this print is sure to please. Only 120 produced, 19 x 25, 4 colors to excite. Look for them shortly in a town near you and on this site.

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We hung 95% of the show last night. The space is cool & cozy, you'll have plenty of eye candy to view. Come out, 7-Midnight, Burritos served at the Comet until 1AM. Refreshments provided to get you primed.

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A new piece I'm slaving to get done. Should have more progress later in the week...Country Doom!!!!

Labels: country doom, crow, goat, hank III, skull, those poor bastards

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Details at www.morehappythansad.com Original work and rock poster prints by myself, Rob Warnick, and Chris Dye. Refreshments and fodder on the walls for viewing. Go check it out then.

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Mike, from Powerhouse, Rick, and myself threw down some ink on a beautiful Hank Sr. Reinstate print. More of an art print done oversized on chord french paper and super cool wood panels. These bad boys are 24" x 37". Look for these sometime soon, very limited and each one of a kind, the wood panels have hand painted touches by yours truly. If you haven't, go check out www.reinstatehank.com and sign the online petition to get Hank SR. reinstated to his rightful spot on the Opry.

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Check out the posters section for the very limited Moe. poster. 150 sold out at the show. A small number remain here and at Moe's official store. Enjoy.

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Check out the process photos of how the 6 color Moe. print came to be. The fine fellas at Powerhouse Factories (Mr. Clay) pulled these beauties to perfection. The prints will be sold this weekend at the monumental Red Rocks show. Check back if you can't make the show or just have to have one. Lata'.

Labels: Buffalo, Colorado USA, Moe., Red Rocks

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Some of the new merch is trickling on tour. You may have seen these items at a Hank III show near you. There is a campaign to reinstate Hank SR. and the shirts, stickers, etc. are trying to get the word out. The Hellbilly Shield T and custom playing cards are new as well.

Look for more merch brought to you by Force Fed.

Some more exciting project news coming soon...

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A cool project that came from being at SXSW in Austin. I met Moe and we've worked on our first project together. I'm very excited about this piece, this was a collaboration with the talented Tommy Sheehan who has done work in the past on The Avett Brothers. This beauty will be a 6 color print on French paper. A run of 200. Only 150 will be sold at the show and the remainder here and at gallery shows. Stay tuned...

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Some more progress on the skull & roses illustration...

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Hey all,
Just wanted to post some samples of recent work. You should be able to pick up some new merch next week on Hank's opening tour dates. A new "Hellbilly/Honky Tonk" image i'm really diggin', the III shield. Also, you'll see a ton of items for the Reinstate Hank SR. campaign, be sure to support this and spread the word. The above ink rendering is for an upcoming project soon to be revealed.
Until next time.

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Some good stuff going on, i hope to post some samples very soon. Hank III's album art is coming together nicely. So is all the tour merch, you hellbillies will have access to in July. Sector 9 is doing another Hank III skateboard featuring Goat boy artwork.

Will share very soon...

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Hey everyone. Lots & lots happening. First, The new Northside Rock Carnie poster just printed. This was done with a few talented artists at www.thesmallprintstudios.com, Rick Neltner, Rob Warnick, & Aaron May. This is the second in an annual series can expect. Collect them all. These will be for sale at the event and on our site and The Small Print site early July.

Progress is coming along on Hank III's new album art, expect some more darkness and old school pickin'. Also, we're doing some cool things for Hank's (you can see the ad that will be in your local rag when Hank comes tearin' through your town) upcoming tour, new shirts, playing cards, trailer hitches, belt buckles, and limited run tour posters....all happening in the next few weeks. Until then.

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Just go to the store section and pick up a dozen. Great show last night, the guys was very gracious and super high energy. Look for Black Rebel to go on sale next week!!

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Another quick post, Rick and I were invited in the studio with the Kentucky Struts to capture some of the behind the scenes recording. You can view a very small series of images we captured. If you don't know these guys you have to experience their sound. More info at www.kystruts.com, go check them out now (after you buy a poster or something). later.

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Just wanted to share a new poster from Rob and I (check out www.thesmallprintstudios.com for more!!!) done for an upcoming show in Columbus. This is our second poster done for these guys. This will be up for grabs early June and will be only a run of 75. Get yours soon.

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Alright...this is a piece that I worked with a good friend of mine; Tommy Sheehan. We did a piece for the Avett Bros last year and this follows suit...look for that deep meaning, it's all over their music. If you don't know who these guys are, leave now and find out!!!! These will be up for grabs June 1 and will be printed on black paper, ONLY 75. Enjoy.

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Well, I'm knee deep in the Hank III project. Sketch after sketch on the album cover, I'm really excited about the direction. If I can I'll post progress as I go...otherwise at the very end I'll post an extensive process blog sharing from rough to final.

All those in Salt Lake be on the lookout for "The Missing" poster. Deisel Fuel is printing the 300+ limited run and they should be posted on walls in May sometime.

I've been working with Tosca Radigonda on her book. She is an incredible photographer from Austin, TX and I'm honored to be putting this piece together...I'll share spreads very soon from the book.

In a nutshell....that's what's up.

KN

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