BRUTE! Death Tongue album cover - Wayne Kramer

An album cover design I did for the celebrated MC5 guitarist, Wayne Kramer.

I was living in London's Notting Hill area and his record company was at the bottom of my street. Somehow, I managed to wangle my portfolio into their offices and this is the ensuing art.

Copy Machine

BRUTE! Tohuvabohu Swordgirl Original

Another element from the Tohuvabohu art file.

This is the original ink art that was scanned in to complete the album cover.

Hand-drawn with brush-pen and rapidograph, this 5''x7'' illustration was the definitive final version before I traced it in Illustrator and coloured it.

I am now proud to present it for sale, price 275 euros (incudes shipping and handling). Contact: bruteprop@gmail.com

(If unsold in three weeks, I will then put it up for auction on eBay).

Old Porno cartoons

One of the best ways for an artist to keep in the zone between art engagements is to draw porn. It keeps the hand fluid by creating curves and the eye alive by constantly evaluating shadows and light sources.

Plus, its fun!

Thanks to Deborah Ferraz for this valuable addition to my blog

Doodle from 1993

Way back in 1993, I was in Chicago, art directing the KMFDM animation 'Drug Against War' at C-Pop studios. In one room, the techies slogged (doing the animation tweening and compositing) and, in another, much sweatier room, I worked night and day with the cel animation team or 'inkies', as we called ourselves.
To keep spirits and morale up, the team and I engaged in Art Wars: denigratory and derogatory cartoons aimed at humiliating the other animators. Pretty soon, we had a huge wall covered with these gems and I am proud to present, courtesy of ace draughtsman, Peter Moriarty (who also worked with me on 'Sonofagun' and the ZPC: No Flesh Shall Be Spared game for Zombie Interactive), one of the best. In between our punishing 36-hour shifts, the team shared a love of pool which we indulged in in bars such as McNeill's and Hoilday in the city's Wicker Park area.
Here is one of the crowing cartoons I posted one day after a typical trouncing on the green baize.

Abe Lincoln Posters by BRUTE!

Limited edition Abe Lincoln posters are still available from the BRUTE! Prop Shop, along with many others. Check them out at http://bruteprop.com/v3/shop_index.htm

KMFDM rough art from Tohuvabohu

Tohuvabohu Swordgirl rough 01


Tohuvabohu album cover concept rough sheet

Tohuvabohu swordgirl figure concept sheet

I'm often asked how much preparatory work goes into each album cover I do and this series of rough conceptual work goes some way in illustrating how the final design comes about.
3 months before the final artwork was completed, I started outlining the various ideas I had for the sleeve and a slew of pictures emerged from the process which Sascha and I discussed before I began to build the final image.
Now, I am able to present these images for sale. Anyone interested, please leave your contact details in the comments box below or contact me via our Gmail account bruteprop@gmail.com and I'll provide prices and size details.
All the above are rendered in black indian ink and signed.

Stay in touch for more KMFDM concept sketches

Mad Bar

This A3 (16''x11'') ink original is now for sale. Originally designed as a wall mural for a bar that went bankrupt, I am selling the conceptual artwork for 350 euros (plus postage/packing).
If you are interested in purchasing this intense piece, let me know via bruteprop@gmail.com or in the comments section below.

Nitzer Ebb Pub

The lads from Nitzer Ebb enjoy a quiet pint in a pub with a swell decor. It can't be that tough to get served in there, surely!

New BRUTE! Ink originals For Sale

Kafka Cafe
Old Man
Hitman
Cones

Another assortment of original ink sketches, roughs and composites for various art projects completed in 2008.
As usual, to purchase any of these illustrations, please either leave your request in the 'comments' box below or contact me at bruteprop@gmail.com

KMFDM Animation Frames Unearthed

A fan recently sent me two frames from the KMFDM animation 'Drug Against War' which I worked on with H-Gun Studios in Chicago, circa 1993. The top one is a three cel composite (additional inking by Pete Moriarty) while the one below is the basic illustration which was later coloured in Photoshop and animated in Director.

Special thanks to the Bert Bosman collection.

View the video here

Waltz With Bashir - Waltzing Soldier

Beautifully-rendered sequence.

I Bombed Beirut

I love this and would appreciate if anyone knows how it was created (Flash? Swish?)

New Food4Thought Ink comps

After my earlier illustration was deemed 'too morbid' by KPMG execs, I decided to do a friendlier version. These composites were used to create the pic and I am offering the original inks for sale.

Contact me at bruteprop@gmail.com for prices

Getaway Film Poster

A retrodden poster for the Sam Pekinpah movie, 'The Getaway' featuring Ali McGraw and the legendary Steve McQueen. I love this!

KPMG illustration 'Food for Thought'

A pic I did for KPMG which was deemed 'too morbid'.
Available as an ink original from BRUTE! Propaganda Inks.

Interested? Leave a comment for purchasing/shipping details

BRUTE! Skateboard decks by War Effort

Series 2
Series 1

Both series of the BRUTE!/War Effort skate decks are now available for 50 euros each (signed by the artist).

Please contact me at bruteprop@gmail.com for payment and shipping details.