nimasprout - Art by Nicole Gustafsson: Hitchcock

Opening this Friday 13th at Gallery 1988: Venice is tribute show to amazing director and visionary Alfred Hitchcock. My very first Hitchcock film I watched was "The Birds" so that is what came to mind when I was asked to contribute a piece to the show. Definitely creeped out seeing a grouping of blackbirds ever since watching the film.

"Hitchcock Presents"

7.25 x 9.5 inches

Gouache & ink on paper

Another of my favorite Hitchcock moments is his introductions for his "Hitchcock Presents" series. Quiet little jokes about the character or plot, and little quips about the sponsors at the end, I just love it! So I wanted to include Hitchcock himself in my painting, watching the scene unfolding with some popcorn in his hand for a little snack. (He'll be there a while, those darn birds don't go away anytime soon!)