Artist Profile

Housebear

Limited Edition Movie Posters & Art Prints

Justin Froning, working under the moniker Housebear, creates limited edition prints that span both alternative movie posters and concert art. Based on his output and gallery relationships, Froning has established himself within the collectible print community through partnerships with respected venues like Spoke-Art, where his work appears at major conventions including New York Comic Con. His prints are also distributed through specialized retailers like PosterSpy Store, positioning him within the curated alternative poster market.

Froning's work demonstrates a particular affinity for genre films and nostalgic properties, with notable prints including "The Iron Giant at Hakone," "I Am Mother," and "Crazy Taxi." His technical approach varies between screenprinting and fine art giclee processes, often incorporating special effects like UV coating on select elements such as windows and lights in his "Crazy Taxi" piece. Beyond film work, Housebear has created concert posters, including a 2012 piece for The Get Up Kids' performance of "Four Minute Mile," showing his versatility across entertainment media.

Collectors value Housebear prints for their extremely limited availability, with edition sizes typically ranging from 30 to 35 pieces. His "I Am Mother" release was restricted to just 35 hand-numbered copies, while "The Get Up Kids" concert poster was limited to 30 artist proofs. This scarcity, combined with hand-numbering and artist signatures, creates immediate collectibility. His prints are produced through quality processes including DL Screenprinting partnerships and fine art pigment printing on textured art stock.