State of the Artist for 9/26/2011

View halloo, peoples!


Ok, another week another post, right? So, let's get on with the State of the Artist update!


Weekly Words

The apple cannot be stuck back on the Tree of Knowledge; once we begin to see, we are doomed and challenged to seek the strength to see more, not less.
- Arthur Miller, 1915 - 2005



Current Project

So, I'm still working on a personal commission project and coming up against a hard and fast deadline. ACK!

Please remember this piece is still a work-in-progress, and due to the nature of the deadline coming up, will probably be the last scan I have of this portrait.





Nakeisha, I can only hope this portrait does you justice. I fervently hope and pray that your soul is now at peace after such a long struggle. I know all who knew you will remember you with joy in our hearts. Be at peace.

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From the Archive

Mad Hatter
Completed: 8.2005



Another preliminary costume design from a few years ago, that, while a pain in the butt to actually make, was quite fun to wear! Unlike last week's Thera, this costume is actually fun and not too terribly dreadful in the FL summer heat... but, she was retired after a year.

That said, I need to get to designing something for next year's convention season!


Original: SOLD
Prints (giclee, 8x10"): $12

*please note if interested*



Near Future

Due to the past few weeks health and personal issues, my artwork will be missing from a number of conventions I usually send to. The next show I should have my artwork at is:

Necronomicon: Oct. 21-23rd, Tampa, FL


If you'll be in town, or attending the convention, do stop by and check out the Art Show!


So, that's all for this week's State of the Artist update! Not much, but it's been a rather trying month and I'm really just working to get this project done so I can clear the other commissions off my plate and get back to some personal projects and consideration for this year's Holiday Card!



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State of the Artist for 9/19/2011 (9/20/2011)

View halloo, peoples! So, the Monday SoTA is actually Tuesday...


I am so tremendously sorry about my long absence from updating the State Of The Artist, and social media in general. Without getting into too much detail or delving too much into personal issues, it has been a difficult time recently, both in terms of health scares and issues and personal/family issues.

Many of you kindly reached out while I was "hibernating" recently, and it was much appreciated and a welcome respite from events of the recent past. I thank you all very much.

That said, on with the post!


Weekly Words

Keep your feet on the ground, but let your heart soar as high as it will.
- Aiden Wilson Tozer, 1897 - 1963


Again, many thanks to everyone who reached out over the last month or so, it really did make a difference and it is much appreciated. I am grateful for the online community I have been welcomed into, it is an amazing thing to realize just how many connections are made that otherwise would never have come to pass otherwise.



Current Project




A pending commission worked up during my hibernation, for a dear friend. She asked for 2 characters, ink, playing out the idea of the "Spider and the Fly," with just a few specifics for either character.

I had fun with this, it was open, leaving me a lot of room to play around, which I like.

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I'm sorry there isn't more to upload and share, but it has been a pretty rough month or so. With luck, I'll be able to get through the pending commissions I have relatively quickly and get back to work on more personal projects, or open up another queue and take on new commissions soon.



From the Archive


Thera
Completed: 7.2004



A lot of random pieces start out as costuming ideas for attending conventions or even just "hey, I feel like putting together some random outfit-type thing." So, a lot of pieces are preliminary sketches for things I plan to/attempt to sew or construct.

"Thera" is one of those pieces. In fact, "Thera" is the first of those pieces.

The idea behind this costume was a red vinyl, shortened kimono with "maiden" sleeves, a black leather obi, red and white striped stocking/boot-things, and a bun cover, complete with highly stylized Kabuki-esque makeup.

So, once the design was finalized, I did, in fact sew this entire costume... and let me tell you, vinyl... a colossal PAIN to work with. Not to mention HOT in the Florida summer heat and humidity. Needless to say, while this costume was a success, it was retired after one appearance.

Original (A4, mixed media): SOLD
Prints (8x10" giclee): $12

*Please note if interested*





Near Future

As mentioned above, most of the near future consists of getting pending commissions completed.

There may or may not be a progress post for the current commission on my plate. I'm currently working (on a deadline) on a commission for a friend of his good friend who committed suicide earlier this year. We all worked on the same project together 2 years ago, and the final piece is for the young woman's mother to be given on her deceased daughter's birthday.

I'm honored to be working on such a personal piece, and I only hope I can do Nakeisha justice.


Again, thank you all for joining me for another State of the Artist update, and with luck, they'll be back to being far more regular from now on!



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