MFFAdamNickel

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We’re big fans of Adam Nickel’s artwork and are absolutely thrilled that we were able to get him on board for the first annual MFF. He and his art really are a perfect fit. Adam took a few minutes to tell us a bit about himself and his art. Here’s what he had to say:

MFF how did you decide on the particular image for the poster?

AN I thought rather than creating an image that just shows someone on a motorcycle, it made sense to create artwork that combines the themes of film and motorcycles. Just showing someone on a motorcycle wouldn’t really be special or unique to this project, and could look as though it was just pulled from some already pre existing artwork or photo stock. As an illustrator you can bring a very tailored approach to each project, and I like to make sure I do that with everything that I am asked to work on.

MFF how would you describe your style?

AN My style is very simplistic, I like to simplify aspects where I can and keep the color palette pretty limited. Many of the projects I am involved with, especially within the motorcycle scene, are for screen printing. So keeping a limited color palette works well for that.

MFF what has influenced your art?

AN I’m very influenced by mid century illustration, this shows especially in my non motorcycle editorial illustration. It was a time of a lot of experimentation in both illustration and animation, and I’m just really drawn to much of the work that has come out of that period.

MFF do you have a personal connection to motorcycles, as they feature prominently in your art?

AN I have had an interest in motorcycles and drawing them as far back as high school, and I have a custom 1955 Triumph Thunderbird that is sort of a mix between a chopper and a drag bike.

MFF anything else you’d like to add about yourself?

AN I love motorcycles and I love watching them on screen, Ive watched On Any Sunday, The Born Losers and The Worlds Fastest Indian along with many others more times than I can count. So I really wish I could make it along to the festival. Why does Australia have to be so far away?

Check out his artwork on his website ADAMNICKEL.COM

And save up a few pennies to buy limited edition, hand silk screened posters of this years poster at the festival!

See you at the flicks!

MFF