Krampus & Finger Art!
Its not Friday, but I'm posting finger art ANYWAY because Brad is awesome and got me this Krampus iron-on patch from Miss Monster. Totally made my week. Thank you so much, Brad! http://missmonster.myshopify.com/
Canary in the Coal Mine
Happy Friday! I do not know nearly enough about Kurt Vonnegut...yet. Seems his quotes keep appearing on my blog 
Today's finger art was brought to you by him. I sometimes wondered what the use of any of the arts was. The best thing I could come up with was what I call the canary in the coal mine theory of the arts. This theory says that artists are useful to society because they are so sensitive. They are super-sensitive. They keel over like canaries in poison coal mines long before more robust types realize that there is any danger whatsoever.
Kurt Vonnegut
"Physicist, Purge Thyself" in the Chicago Tribune Magazine (22 June 1969)
Update with Finger Art
Happy FRIDAY! As you have seen, there has been a bit of silence on the internet on my end. I am preparing diligently for my first group show. It would be wonderful if you could come! The event is here on FACEBOOK.I am trying to finish the new art I started for it. Yep. NEW ART!! I will not be posting the finished product here until after the show - so people coming get to see it in its live glory first!
I do, however, feel guilty for not posting regularly, even if its just a doodle. So here is a scribble from my heart, onto my fingers, and into the internet...for you! Fell the power of tiki-wrestlers in dapper outfits!
The Drawing Club with Bob Kato
Just finished scanning from tonights fantastic life-drawing workshop : 5 and 15 minute poses - i walked around the model with my sketchbook and markers.Its once a week, with Bob Kato at http://www.thedrawingclub.com/
I must go again. Loved watching the amazing people there drawing.
Update On The Coloring Books
As some of you may know, creating a brand for my children's coloring books and activity books was necessary before moving onto publishing the "Creatures Of Legend" Coloring book. I am happy to tell you I am closer and closer to a finished product.Here are some sketches as I kept refining Arty, the character who will represent that brand. (Just keep scrolling down) He is soon on his way to the trademark office for a long process of waiting. However, before I use the "registered" symbol, I am free to us "TM" as I get the publishings going.
I will post as soon as I get the 2nd proof for my coloring book. Thank you for your patience!
“Creatures Of Legend” Proof Arrived!!
Please excuse the bad quality of photos, but I have excellent news. My "Creatures Of Legend" coloring book proof from CreateSpace has arrived!! It is satisfying to see my art in a finished format, glossy cover and all. The pages also appear to be quite colorable!
I know a few of you have been waiting a long time for this. I was hoping to launch the iPad application and the book at the same time, but it takes a while for two people who work full-time to work together on creating a quality interactive product. The iPad app wont be ready for a while, but I would still like to share this coloring book with the world, so I can move on to the next one: MERMAIDS!
I have several revisions I will be making to this one, so its still not ready..but oh so close!
And A Happy Friday To You All!
Hello hello! Apparently going full force, non-stop, even if I eat well, exercise and stay happy, positive, fulfilled and full of joy, I can still get sick if I don't rest. Bollocks. So, I got me a head cold that landed me in bed sleeping for two days. As a consequence of my immune system deciding my fate, this weekend will be spent making up for time lost and working over the weekend. This will delay any art posts for a few more days. I thank you that took such good care of me while I lay in my own ick and uselessness, and still gave me hugs. You are wonderful. Unlike Mewshen. |
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DAILY SKETCHES RETURN and Coloring Book Update
Starting daily sketches again! And yes, mermaids on the brain for...you guessed it - a Mermaid coloring book!
But what about the Fantasy Creatures coloring book, you ask?
Well I will have you know its finished, and going through the process of approvals right now. Here is the cover, for your viewing pleasure. It will be available in a few weeks or so, but I will let you know!
