ROXY MUSIC'S COUNTRY LIFE

My take on the iconic 1974 Roxy Music album cover, 'Country Life'.

I've always loved this iconic image of Eveline Grunwald and Constanze Karoli taken by Eric Bowman. Scroll down to see the original image.

The two German girls were apparently fans and met the band in a bar. They agreed to do the shoot when Roxy Music's original models fell through.

The title ‘Country Life’ was named after the British magazine for the gentry and Brian Ferry wanted a tongue in cheek contrast to the usual wholesome, staid photographs that sported the cover. It proved to be quite controversial and was censored in some parts of the world. Early US copies were shrink-wrapped in opaque plastic and then re released with the back cover pic that featured only the trees/bushes.

My original painting was exhibited and sold at The Record Collection show curated by Rick Mereki. Partial benefits going to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.

Now available here as a limited edition print from A3+ to A0 size.

RONNIE SPECTOR

Another legend gone. RIP Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the Ronettes and original 'bad girl of rock n roll'. What a voice, with the best beehive in town.

A4 and A3 limited edition prints now available in the shop. High quality giclee print on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 hand signed and numbered by the artist

I also have two small original paintings of Ronnie available. Click on the images to take you directly to the shop.

NORMA JEAN WOFFORD 'THE DUCHESS'

Norma Jean Wofford, nicknamed 'The Duchess' by Bo Diddley, was the second rockin' female guitarist in Bo's band in the 1960's.

The coolest.

A4 and A3 prints now available in the shop. High quality giclee print on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 hand signed and numbered by the artist

POISON IVY RORSCHACH

All hail Poison Ivy Rorschach, co founding mistress of The Cramps and Gretsch slinging queen of rock’n roll.

I’ve been lucky enough to have witnessed The Cramps in Melbourne, London and New York. Their live shows were a hoot- Lux’s hilarious antics contrasted with Ivy’s ice cool badass-ery and guitar prowess.

Her important role was often undermined. “Nobody ever talks to me about music or guitar,” she said. “I’m the queen of rock n’ roll and for this to not to be recognised is pure sexism.”

A4 and A3 Ivy prints are now available in the shop as part of the music icons print range.

High quality giclee print on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 hand signed and numbered by the artist.

FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL KILL

I was recently asked to contribute to a group show at Outre Gallery called ‘A League of Their Own’ - a showcase of loveable misfits, bad ass legends and vociferous villains. I couldn’t go past the iconic Varla (Tura Satana), Billie (Lori Williams) and Rosie (Haji) from Russ Meyers 1965 cult classic, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill. Shot in black and white, such classic scenes and styling, with the best one liners.

The original painting on plywood sold but due to an overwhelming response I have released a limited edition of giclee prints available from A3+ to A0 size in the online store. So now you can now take legends Tura, Lori and Haji home with you. :)

A2 size

A1 size

ARBORY x FOUR PILLARS

The Arbory Afloat in Melbourne have collaborated with Four Pillars to create a limited edition pink ‘Miami Afloat Gin’ exclusive to their Yarra River bar, featuring one of my illustrations on the label.

The ingredient list includes pineapple sage, orris root, strawberry gum, the peels of orange, lemon and grapefruit and the pink colour is the addition of Davidson Plums.

Unfortunatey the gin is not available to buy but you can taste it exclusively at the Arbory Afloat in Melbourne. I can vouch that it tastes as good as it looks. But be quick, the pink gin party will be over by the end of summer :)

Big thanks to 21-19 for the awesome design and Jacky Winter all things biz.

Photo Simon Shiff Arbory Afloat

PLAYBOY FEMLIN

Late last year I received an email from Playboy US asking me to create an updated version of Leroy Neiman’s Femlin. I was beyond excited and flattered. I have always loved Neiman’s mischievous, nymphish character he created for the Party pages of Playboy magazine in 1955 and continued to create in the 60’s and 70’s.

It was so fun to work on this. It’s not often I receive a job where nudity is actually encouraged! And the art directors at Playboy were so lovely to work with.

I’m yet to see it in print but here are some of the images which are in the new quarterly Playboy magazine which launched Jan 18th 2019. Keep your eyes peeled at quality news stands.

SPOKE x VERTICAL GALLERY 12 x 12 SHOW

So happy to be asked back to exhibit at Spoke Art as part of their pop up 12 x 12 exhibition at Vertical Gallery in Chicago.

Lots of great artists involved and the only stipulation being that the artwork was to be 12 x 12”. Here’s my piece, ‘We Got The Beat’.

The show opened on Fri 28th Sept until Sun 30th. To enquire about my piece please email the gallery at events@spoke-art.com

BITCHCRAFT CALENDAR

Calling all covens, lovers of all things witchy, bitchy and little bit wicked! I had such a fun time working on the Bitchcraft Calendar -The Art of Being A Wicked Woman by Workman Publishing. Pairing my illustrations with my kinda mantras like ‘My Crystal Ball tells me that you’re full of shit’. Makes the perfect gift for any wannabe witch or cynic.

Available via several online and bricks and mortar stores in the US including Amazon. Pageaday.com are offering a 20% discount if you use the coupon Bitchcraft20 on their site until the end of 2018. It is also available online in Australia via Angus and Robertson, Booktopia and eBay amongst others.

A Storm is Brewing

Silently Cursing your Idiot Ass

Putting a Pin in This Bullshit

'JUNGLE GIRLS' PRINT LAUNCH

It's exotica hour in the jungle! Can't you hear the bongos and bird calls? This is a print taken from a large original painting on canvas.

Giclee prints available from A3+ up to A0 poster size (holding A2 size in third pic). Printed on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 and each edition is hand numbered and signed.

Head on over to the shop for a peek.

LEILANI

Aloha! A new print is in the store and somehow I forgot to post it here! Following on from China Girl, this is Leilani, featuring all things Hawaiian. The name was inspired by the Hoodoo Gurus song of the same name, taken from their classic 80’s debut album, Stoneage Romeos. It’s still a fave of mine. Leilani is a Hawaiian name that means heavenly flower.

My great grandfather lived in Hawaii for sometime and came back to Australia to design and build his home inspired by his travels, complete with palm trees. It was a very unusual design for 1905. He named it Hale Mauka (house on the hill) and it still stands today.

She is available in A3 size up to A0 poster size. Shown below holding the A2 size. Head to the shop for more details.

UP AND ATOM!

A fun new design to get you started in the morning (if hula hooping and dancing with maracas are your thang). Available to license. Please send all enquiries to mail@neryl.com.

DITA VON TEESE

I've been doing some time lapse drawing videos over on instagram. It takes a bit of extra time to set up but a lot of fun to watch. Here's some bird watching with the queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese. Drawn in a flash!

Drawing Dita Von Teese from Neryl Walker on Vimeo.

JETSTAR

If you're lucky enough to be jetting off this month with Jetstar, then check out their latest inflight magazine. My two prints 'The Jungle Room' and 'Pineapple Mary' sitting pretty in an Hawaiian Island Style editorial. Complete with pineapples, flamingoes and tropical goodness, they look right at home. Check them in store at neryl.bigcartel.com. Photo by Ric Wallis, styling by @moniquesoames_thebigstyle  

HOLIDAY ISLAND DREAMING

CHINA GIRL

Such sad news about the recent death of a true music icon, David Bowie. I could bang on about him and his music for days but decided to draw this instead. China Girl now available as a limited edition giclee print in the shop.

To celebrate the launch of this print we are running a sale of 20% of ALL prints in the shop. Sale starts 4th March 7am AEST. Use the code 'CHINAGIRL' at checkout to receive the discount. But be quick, sale ends Monday 7th March at midnight AEST. Not valid with any other sales or discounts running simultaneously.

RIP Bowie.

BUILT TO SPILL

I recently had the pleasure of designing a poster for Built To Spill's latest Australian tour by Feel Presents. Built to Spill are an American indie rock band that formed in the 90's and are touring their latest album, 'Untethered Moon'. I wanted to go with a comic book cover space theme. I always love to be able to combine my love of illustration and hand drawn type, and even better a space girl. Inspired by the lovely Jean Shrimpton.

Jean Shrimpton in a space suit.Richard Avedon. Harpers Bazaar 1965.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Here's something warm and fuzzy to say thanks for all support this year. Whether you commissioned me for work or bought something from the online shop. We loves ya!  Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Hope 2016 is a goodun!

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HOORAY MAGAZINE

I was excited to work on this front cover and interior illustrations for Hooray Magazine's Xmas edition. All summer fruits and cocktail fun. Bring on the holidays! Thanks Hooray and my Australian agent, Jacky Winter.

SHOWGIRL ORIGINALS SALE!

As promised I am selling a few showgirl originals over at Instagram. I will list them here first so you can see them in more detail, then post them for sale on Instagram. First to comment sold. More details on instagram @nerylwalker

All original artworks are A4 acrylic and pencil on brown craft paper or card. Hand signed. A4 size is 8.27 x 11.69 inches for US customers.

Priced at AUD$175 inc GST (for Aust customers) and including postage anywhere in the world. Payment via Paypal.

First one for sale will be listed tomorrow Thurs 3rd Dec at 12pm AEST.  I'm kicking off with this showgirl, Moulin Rouge.

Listed on Thurs 3rd Dec at 4pm AEST.

Listed on Fri 4th Dec at 12pm midday AEST.

Listed on Fri 4th Dec at 5pm midday AEST.

This is on brown craft paper (not card)