A master at work

Dan Don Santos was one of the awesome artist I got to see at Comic Con this weekend. His work always takes my breath away, and seeing some of it in person was incredible. This is a trailer from Massive Black for the upcoming DVD on painting book covers. You know what is on my wish list.

A wet rainy Monday

Well, I didn't get any work done on Ice Skating. We had company this weekend, and so my grand delusions of finishing it came to not. But instead, I offer you the art of this beautiful artist, Rebecca Guay. She has illustrated many books, and graphic novels. I have simply fallen in love with her use of colors, and her paintings are so peaceful, even when they are "horrible". Take some time to check out her website and be impressed.

Featured!

I feel the love! I got an email this morning, informing me that I had been chosen for the featured image of the day at ArtWanted.com. Wow! When I checked it this morning, it had already gotten 1524 hits (compared to 41 last month). It will be up for this day only, Wed the 5th of December, so check it out!

Artist Spotlight: Jimmy Pickering

Some one gave me the link to Jimmy Pickering's website today, seeing some similarities between my style and his. One look, and I knew I had found a new favorite artist. He has worked with Disney, and done many books. He describes his style as "a dash of pirates of the Caribbean, a smidgen of the haunted mansion, a pinch of its a small world, combined with equal parts funny face drink mix, freakies cereal and crazy foam." Awesomeness.

Author Robert Jordan dies at age 58

I am so sad today. Those of you who know me know that Jordan (born James Oliver Rigney, Jr) has been one of my favorite fantasy authors for a long time. First we lost Madeline, then Pavarotti, and now Jordan. This has been a rough month for artists.

Robert Jordan blog

I first discovered the Wheel of Time series when I was 11. Strangely enough, it was my step-father Albert who brought them to my attention. We were at a garage sale, and he picked up the paper back version of Book 1 and 2, and brought them over to me, "I thought you might like these." Well, I did. I loved them, I read them immediately, and thus began my addiction to the series. My uncle and father helped feed the need by letting me borrow/buying me the books in the series as they became available. The Wheel of Time series was such an escape for me, a wonderful world to disappear into when I needed to get away. I am so grateful that he shared his talent with the world.

Madeleine L'Engle passes away

The world is a little less magical today. Welcome home Madeleine.
The Associated Press: 'A Wrinkle in Time' Author L'Engle Dies

Featured!

Quite to my surprise, "Show and Tell" was featured in this weeks issue of "The NEW Dragons of deviantART" Check it out! http://news.deviantart.com/article/33447/ There is some awesome artwork there to drool over as well.


Show and Tell by ~csgirl on deviantART

The Dreamer by Lora Innes

You all have to take a moment and to visit this comic created by my cousin's wife, Lora Innes. They were just interviewed by Comic Buyer's Magazine. Visit her website or read the full article here.

More goodies on ebay

I am pleasantly surprised again today, while browsing through the OOAK Dolls>fairies (etc) category. More unique dolls are coming up for auction, and to my delight, selling. Here are some examples:

Grumpy-Chick-Studio
#32 "The Royal Pain"
Artist Sheri Lewis

Sheri's Grumpy Chick have been popping up on ebay for a while now, and are just delightful, hilarious, and grumpy all at the same time.

Click here to view auction

Walker
StudioWillich
Artist Jill Willich

It is great to see a new creation by Jill Willich. Her work always inspires me, and she is dear to my heart, since her tutorials are what brought into the world of doll making.

Click here to view auction

Avarona Milkweed
Artist Coppermouse
A one-of-a-kind 26 inch hand-sculpted paperclay and cloth doll.

I just love this dolls. I have not seen any of this artist work until this lovely fairy, and I delightfully browsed through her blog as some of her past work. Check it out!

Click here to view auction.

Some one else made a green fairy

I've been shown up. Bobby Chiu is an awesome artist, each of his character sketches have such personality. He is the creator of the Subway Sketch Group (people getting together on public transit to sketch those around them). Check out his website.