WRECKING SKULL: Update 1

Presale Period Halfway Over
Much gratitude to those who have pre-ordered Wrecking Skull, so far. The first half of the presales have gone very well, thanks to loyal collectors and an additional push from my pals at Nerd City.

That being said, there are still 2 more weeks for you to nab a copy by the July 13th deadline. Act now to reserve your book, along with all the pre-order exclusives and bonus tidbits at a reduced price. For more info and to order your copy now, visit www.hiredmeat.com/meatshop.htm

New Presale Exclusive Envelope
Speaking of pre-order goodies, I'm working on an exclusive, stenciled Wrecking Skull envelope. This will be super-limited and only available with books purchased during the presale, so don't sleep on it!

Pre-Order Pick Up at TR!CKSTER
Several collectors have asked about this, and the answer is YES -- you can pick up your pre-ordered Wrecking Skull packet in San Diego, next month. I'm participating in the independent creators' convention, TR!CKSTER, and will be able to bring presold books & extras with me. If you'll be in SD for Comic-Con week and want to arrange for a pick-up, please email me at Dave Crosland.

Art Preview Next Week
Lastly, I've been blasting away at new images for Wrecking Skull... everything from funky-faced freaks to hooded & bound prisoners has been springing forth from my brush! While I won't be giving everything away online, I will be posting a new preview on my blog, next week. Look out and shout!

Again, many thanks to folks who have already reserved their Wrecking Skull. Stay tuned for more updates on this book project and beyond!

"Dial 9-0-0 for the hero of the weirdos! I hope my brain don't bust! Transform into a 7-11 Slurpee slush!"
- Dave

UNDEFEATED Press Release

Below is the press release for my solo show. Feel free to copy the text, grab the flyer image and re-post, email, and share the living hell out of it all. I'm hoping to get as much press as possible for this exhibit. So by all means, feel free to help me spread the gospel of the Hiredmeat!

With mad love for all my Bunker Folk,

- Bunker, out.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

“UNDEFEATED”PAINTINGS AND RECENT WORKS BY
DAVE CROSLAND
www.hiredmeat.com

AUGUST 7 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2
OPENING RECEPTION FRIDAY AUGUST 7, 8 – 11PM
with DJ’S TRIZZAE, KERO ONE, GREEN TEA, and THE TONESRSVP AT www.going.com/undefeated

D-STRUCTURE SF 520 HAIGHT ST.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94117
415.557.2431
www.d-structuresf.com

Dave Crosland’s UNDEFEATED is a visual story following the eternal conflict of Good versus Evil, characterized by The Angel, a giant in boxing gloves, and The Brute, a beastly wolf-headed boxer. This solo exhibition features these nemesis behemoths as they face off for the fate of all humanity. The Angel battles with love, nature and creation – the essence of life. The Brute employs fury, vice and destruction – the keys to mankind’s undoing. Along with the giant pugilists, these new works also focus on ordinary people caught up in the sway of the fight. From innocent children heeding the call of The Angel, to mutated adults warped by the dark promises of The Brute, Crosland illustrates a world that balances brooding ferocity with childlike hopefulness. At times colorful and controlled, at others raw and explosive, these paintings, drawings and large wooden cut-outs represent classical themes while reaching beyond black and white archetypes. The end result is an exciting tale told in paint, pencil, ink and wood that will capture viewers’ hearts and imaginations. In dark days like these, it’s easy to think that Evil has the forces of Good on the ropes. But they’re not out of the fight yet. Not by a long shot.

Dave Crosland is an independent illustrator based in San Francisco’s Lower Haight district. UNDEFEATED is his third and most ambitious solo exhibition to date. His previous works include comic art for Image Comics and IDW Publishing, character designs for Cartoon Network and Disney, and album art for Blueprint and Gym Class Heroes. Since the start of his career in the year 2000, Crosland’s original artwork has been enjoyed by private collectors of all ages, both in the USA and abroad.For more info, visit www.hiredmeat.com and www.d-structuresf.com.