So, I started messing around with this whole poster thing, and I gotta say, it’s been a wild ride. This time, I’m diving into something called “s4lem poster”. Sounds kinda spooky, right? Well, it kinda is.
First off, I had to figure out what the heck I was even doing. Posters? What kind? I mean, I’ve hung up my fair share of band posters in my time, but this was different. I felt like I needed to do some digging. So, I started by just browsing around, seeing what other people were up to. I looked at all sorts of stuff – movie posters, old advertisements, those motivational things… you name it.
Then it hit me. I needed to narrow it down. Like, what was I really into? What kind of posters did I actually want to mess with? I’m a big fan of old-school horror movies, especially the ones with that vintage vibe. So, I thought, “Why not focus on that?”
Setting Up My “Poster Lab”
Next up, I had to get some stuff together. Obviously, I needed some posters. I started hunting around online, checking out what was available. I found a bunch of cool reprints and some originals, but man, those originals can get pricey! I had to set a budget, or else I would’ve gone broke before I even got started. I managed to snag a few cool ones without totally emptying my wallet. I’m not made of money, you know!
After that, I needed to figure out where to put all these posters. I don’t have a huge house or anything, so I had to get creative. I cleared out a corner of my spare room and turned it into my little poster zone. I got some frames, some of those sticky things for the wall, and a big table to work on. It was starting to look like a real operation.
Getting My Hands Dirty
Now for the fun part: actually working on the posters. I started by just looking at them, trying to figure out what made them tick. I noticed a lot of little details I hadn’t seen before. The way the colors were used, the fonts, the little rips and tears in the older ones. It was like each poster had its own story to tell.
- I spent hours just examining the posters.
- I started sketching out some ideas of my own, trying to copy the style of the old-school horror posters.
- I even tried to make my own posters, using some design software I found online. They weren’t great at first, but hey, I was learning!
The whole process was a lot of trial and error. I messed up a bunch of times, but I also learned a ton. It was like being a detective, trying to uncover the secrets of these old posters.
Sharing My Poster Journey
Finally, I figured, “Why keep all this to myself?” I mean, I’m no expert or anything, but I thought maybe other people would find it interesting. So, I started this blog to share my little poster adventure. It is not easy to put yourself out there, but I’m glad I did.
I’m still learning, still experimenting, and still having a blast. This “s4lem poster” thing has turned into a real passion project for me. And who knows, maybe it’ll inspire someone else to start their own poster journey. It’s all about having fun and trying new things, right? Just don’t go broke buying posters like I almost did!
I found that this whole thing is not just about the posters themselves, it is also about the community. Sharing photos, asking questions, and just chatting with other people who are into the same stuff. It is like we are all in this together, even though we are all doing our own thing. That is pretty cool if you ask me.
Anyway, that is my poster story so far. Hope you enjoyed it. Maybe I will update it soon with some more of my poster adventures. We will see!