Notes from the sketch book

🎥We're launching the Steven Spielberg art collection this January starting with a special ink sketch of the 1971 classic movie "Duel".  Keep reading to find out more 🧵 The ink sketch today is influenced by Spielberg's debut movie, with more to come this week.. We'll also be sharing a blog post that dives deep into the production of the movie, revealing unknown facts and behind-the-scenes insights. We're also releasing additional art inspired by the movie, including a painting available as a giclee print and a one off original. Follow us on social media for updates on the collection🥳 Instagram @baseseketch...

This month, we honor the iconic filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who has captivated and moved audiences for decades with his remarkable works of art. From the classic blockbuster adventures of Indiana Jones to the science-fiction stories of E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Spielberg has given us some of the most beloved and influential films of our time. He is known for his ability to bring emotion and humanity to stories of all genres, as well as his ability to craft visually stunning and memorable scenes. As we celebrate the multi-award-winning director, we take a look back at some...

Christmas is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with the best Christmas movie ever - Gremlins!  In my last post of the year we will be taking a break for a couple of weeks, so have a wonderful Xmas and a great new year.  Remember, If your air conditioner goes on the fritz or your washing machine blows up or your video recorder conks out; before you call the repairman turn on all the lights, check all the closets and cupboards, look under all the beds, because you never can tell there just might be a...

Sadly Mike Hodges passed away this week at the age 90. Mike Hodges was a British filmmaker who has created some of the most iconic and influential films of the last five decades. Through his unique vision and artistic flair, Hodges was able to capture the essence of British culture and turn it into entertaining and thought-provoking films. In this week's notes, we will explore the career of Mike Hodges and his impact on British cinema, as well as look at some of his most popular films. Mike Hodges’ first feature film, Get Carter, was a huge success and established...

So the 1974 movie 'The Conversation' is an unlikely choice for a festive film, but hear me out it is a Christmas movie! How does it qualify as a Christmas movie? well somebody talks about Christmas, there's talk about buying presents for Christmas, it's set at Christmas and features a Christmas tree. Case closed! It's not most festive as it's about paranoia, murder, secrets and lies..... The Conversation revolves around surveillance expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman), who is hired to secretly record a conversation between two people in a San Francisco park. He is told that the conversation is confidential and...