Notes from the sketch book

Well we are at the halfway point in the Spielberg collection and next week Spielberg's latest movie 'The Fabelman's' is released here in the UK. So we will be taking a week hiatus on the artwork before picking up again with the final two pieces and reviews of the collection. In his childhood, Spielberg's father took him to see a meteor shower which would leave a lasting impression.   "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" is a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg based on a short film he shot called Firelight when he was only 17. Released in...

Jaws, the blockbuster blueprint: Reliving Steven Spielberg's First Ten Years (1971-1982) This is the movie that gave Steven Spielberg the ability to have a free hit for his next few movies, including his next ambitious project that would take us into out of space. But first a close encounter of the ocean kind... The movie is quite simple, it's about a shark that becomes an ultimate killing machine and to quote Hooper (played by Richard Dreyfuss) “All this machine does is swim and eat and make little sharks, and that's all” The stories about the trials and tribulations of making...

The Epic Duel That Started it All: Reliving Steven Spielberg's First Ten Years (1971-1982) ‍ Steven Spielberg is undoubtedly one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. His films are often praised for their technical prowess and emotional resonance. But before he made the iconic films Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, he made his mark with the 1971 television movie Duel. This movie was Spielberg’s first feature-length project and it set the tone for his career and his films to come. Let’s take a look back at Duel and explore how it shaped...

🎥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...