Re-imagined movie and television posters are among my favorite fan art. So, when Alex Kittle sent me samples of her work, I sat up straight and took notice. She uses Photoshop for her digital paintings and puts a different spin on titles from the horror and science fiction genres. Sometimes she’s inspired by the film as a whole, like with the Hocus PocusOpens in a new tab Sanderson sister-centric poster below, and other times she hones in on a character, like with Diva Plavalaguna from The Fifth ElementOpens in a new tab (that one’s in the gallery).
Opens in a new tabHocus Pocus
I like how she uses color. It’s sort of a minimalist look but not entirely because there are still patterns and textures to catch the eye.
Alex doesn’t only illustrate posters inspired by films. You’ll see a couple of television inspired designs along with more movie posters in the gallery below, including Twin PeaksOpens in a new tab and DariaOpens in a new tab. You can see additional examples of her work and purchase prints of any and all these posters in Alex’s Etsy storeOpens in a new tab. You can also give her a follow on InstagramOpens in a new tab.
Do you create any sort of fan art? If so, I want to see it. Whether you focus on a specific fandom or pull inspiration from multiple stories and mediums, I’d like to highlight what you do. If you’re interested in being featured in a future edition of Fan Art FridayOpens in a new tab, get in touch with me at alratcliffe@yahoo.com with examples of your work. If you’re not an artist, feel free to email me with recommendations for Fan Art Friday!
Images: Alex Kittle
