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Competition Giveaway!!

Paul — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:18:13 +0000

I have worked on some amazing projects in my time, but completing the illustration for the ‘Jack and the Jungle Lion’ book cover has been one of the most enjoyable. Not only was the Author Stephen Jared wonderful to work with, he allowed me to have full creative control – something which is quite rare. He discusses the book…

“I became a movie fanatic at the young age of nine with ‘Star Wars’, followed a short time later by ‘Indiana Jones’. Throughout high school my interest progressed, as ‘Romancing the Stone’ offered another profound and memorable experience. This film sparked my passion in writing, so I formed a similar story with my own concepts and ‘Jack and the Jungle Lion’ was born.

Years later, whilst living in Hollywood I transformed the story into a screenplay. After some time of great resistance I decided to morph the story into a short novel and self publish.

The book, now completed is some of my finest work and certainly a project I am very proud of. The storyline follows…… Battling giant snakes, poison pits and hostile head hunters after a plane crash in the Amazon, movie star Jack Hunter reveals himself to be something altogether different from the macho adventurer he plays in Hollywood. Luckily for him, he’s marooned with movie-industry animal trainer Maxine Daniels and her two kids. The lovely “Max” has more than enough high-spirited courage and fiery determination to get them all home. But when terrifying natives capture the feisty heroine, fate calls on the handsome actor to become the hero he always pretended to be in pictures. With such daring demands on the two-fisted matinee hero, will Jack embark on a journey to win the heart of the woman he loves — or perish in the darkest jungles of the Amazon?

Whilst it has been many things, writing this book has introduced me to the very talented Illustration extraordinaire Paul Shipper. Paul’s work for Jack and The Jungle Lion has left me in awe of his creativity and every time I look at the book cover I find myself smiling. To watch the art move from an idea to sketching and onto a finished painting was like being dazzled by a magician.

The story is inspired by Hollywood, which will be enjoyed by movie lovers and literary minds. It ranges through adventure, romance and old Hollywood and will be available this August on Amazon.com. I am also looking to release it through local bookshops and with my connections in Hollywood. Promotions will be carried out via the internet, on the official website www.jackandthejunglelion.com, and on social media sites including Facebook and LinkedIn.”

To celebrate the launch of this extremely cool first edition book I will be giving away one advance copy of the book, personally signed by Stephen Jared himself and we have a limited run of posters available for 10 lucky fans. All you have to do is click the “like” button for this story on the ps|studio DPI facebook page (you will need to become a fan first if you are not already). The winner will be announced on September 1^st!

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PS STUDIO DPI | 2010

Paul — Fri, 21 May 2010 06:22:39 +0000

With almost half the year wrapped up already it’s hard to believe where the time has gone. PS Studio has been busy with illustrations, design work and photography sessions – including quite a few weddings.

I must say, I am very lucky to have such a diverse job. One day I am designing and illustrating posters for an upcoming project in Hollywood, the next I am creating logo designs for a new business venture and on others I am capturing newly married couples on their wedding day. There is no real favourite for me; I enjoy the whole process.

In the latter part of 2010, PS Studio DPI will be undergoing some changes in the name of making life easier (which we all like!!). From now on I will be delivering examples of my work through only one Facebook Fan page – PS Studio DPI. (http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Te-Awamutu-New-Zealand/psstudio-DPI/335361606197?ref=ts) I encourage you all to ‘Like’ this page which will be a good source to view my latest work.

I would also like you, my fans, to tell me what you’d like to see more of over the coming months. Do you prefer photography, work in progress designs or would you like to see more new business logos and designs and how branding can shape your business personality? There will also be upcoming competitions to register for and opportunities for you to become a part of my work. Watch this space!

I look forward to the new challenges in latter 2010 and would like to thank you for your continued support over the years.

Keep reading, and till next time…

Paul.

ps|studio DPI Vimeo Channel

Paul — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:04:43 +0000

Just created a vimeo channel for video contant from ps|studio DPI

Check it out at http://vimeo.com/channels/psstudiodpi

More content will come including behind the scenes videos, step by step slideshows and if I can get approval from my wedding clients, some of my popular wedding slideshows!

Seasons Greetings…

Paul — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:02:14 +0000

With Twenty-Ten almost upon us it is natural to reflect back over the year that has passed. 2009 has been filled with highs and lows, the global economic crisis that we battled through, the jobs we have won and lost, the meeting of great new people and mourning those that have gone. A year of ultimate craziness and the end of a decade.

I am grateful to be doing what I am doing. Loved the variety of work over this past year, from shooting weddings to illustrating Star Wars to designing logos for local businesses. All aspects of the DPI have been utilised to great effect by our variety of clientele – of which I am very proud. The word is spreading that we offer Design, Photography and Illustration.

The ‘Spice of Life’ all right!

Twenty-Ten appears to be full of promise and the future is always something that excites and inspires us. Good times are ahead.

I would like to extend my gratitude to our clients old and new for a great year filled with some wonderful assignments and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Twenty-Ten!

Paul Shipper

ps|studio DPI

Interview: The film art of Paul Shipper

Paul — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:21:44 +0000

It’s always nice to be asked questions about your chosen profession. I get asked a fair bit to submit answers to interviews and when Alex Mathers over at Ape On The Moon got in touch, how could I resist?!

Alex writes:

I’ve chosen to interview a very talented illustrator with a traditional illustration style. Admittedly, on a contemporary illustration blog, this is somewhat an illegal undertaking according to my own rules. However, I am very supportive of the use of traditional techniques used by Paul Shipper, in contemporary movie art. Originally from the UK, now based in New Zealand, Paul is adamant that traditional styles still be used on film posters, and I would agree, especially in the case of certain epics, science fiction and fantasy films, promotional material, and so on.

Read the full interview over at http://www.apeonthemoon.com

Greetings!

Paul — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:41:43 +0000

Welcome to the all new ps|studio DPI.

This is a new site to combine the three disciplines that ps|studio gets very excited about…

Design. Photography. Illustration

We are working hard to make this site as useful and as special as possible… We hope you enjoy browsing! Keep checking back for updates, new stories and new projects we have been working on.

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Best wishes to you

Paul S.