I've always been passionate about posters, especially those created using traditional art and illustration techniques. This type of art requires more tests, samples, layouts, and analysis to achieve the best composition that will represent the client's project.

One of the first rock band posters I bought was a reproduction of a poster from an Iron Maiden world tour. Generally, and as a standard, it featured Eddie in the foreground, a blue background, and a list of cities where the shows would take place.

Thinking about creating a more personalized concert poster with the band members present in the composition, I started with a layout based on more recent photos of the band's performances. As I selected the photos, I began digitally assembling and positioning the images, which made for a more efficient process.

With all the elements in place, I began producing the artwork and immediately noticed how the band's name is one of the most recognizable symbols in rock history - it's practically a brand!

Working with such a simple material like chalk becomes a task of great commitment and dedication when the goal is to achieve realism with intricate details. In this sense, one of the challenges for my skill and patience was drawing the tip of bassist Steve Harris's canine tooth.

The most interesting aspect of using digital art techniques is the ability to quickly, convincingly, and efficiently simulate the application of my art on various band items such as clothing, access badges, and, most amazingly, the band poster (images above). And why not also be the cover of a prestigious music magazine, a Blu-ray cover, the packaging of collectible band items and some playable cards(below)?