Thursday, January 31, 2013

A La Breakfast at Tiffany's...

'Audrey
Acrylic on Canvas - 3'x4'  
 


 

 
For this piece, I was asked simply for a large, uplifting
painting.  The rest was left to me.  It was commissioned 
as a Christmas gift, and I happen to be friends with the 
person it was gifted to.  So, to say the least, it was a lot 
of fun having free rein on what the subject would be.   
Originally, I had wanted to do a colourful 50s Pin-Up 
style painting.  However, the more I researched for the 
piece, the less inspired I felt about it.  Not in general, as I 
still want to do said painting. However,  for this particular
friend, I decided I wanted something classy.  And you don't 
get classier than Audrey Hepburn.  It also helps that she's a 
fan.  >.0  Thus, the above painting was born...  My take 
on a classic:

            

More T-shirt Commissions!




I was commissioned to create a pair of tee's (a His and 
Her set) that featured my client's husband as Superman.  
Easily my most interesting request, to date.  
 


This was another His and Her set I was commissioned for.
My client's boyfriend is a huge Blue Jays fan.  For his
birthday she had purchased season tickets for him, and had
me create these t-shirts for them to wear to the games.  A
charming gift idea, if I do say so, myself.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Some disappointing news, and lots of awesome news...


For starters, let me apologize for being MIA for the past little while.
I have been cAh-razy busy.  In but a moment, you'll know why... 

So, I'm gonna put really bold headings on my various updates.  
That way, you can decide if you want the disappointing news
first, or the awesome news first... Or maybe you'll want awesome
news, then disappointing news, THEN awesome news again.  
The point is, YOU decide. Why?  Because I care.  That's why.
>.O


THE NEWS THAT DISAPPOINTS:

So remember how I was supposed to be vending at Dia
De Los Muertos - Festival of The Arts...? Tomorrow?
Well, they cancelled the event.  :(  It is no longer on. And
I'm saddened by this news. Not only because I was going
to be vending at it, but also because it was promising to be 
a truly awesome affair.

I'm sorry about the late notice.  To be honest, it's
partly because I've been busy, and partly because I 
had the somewhat silly hope that they would change
their minds...  But alas, there will be no event.  And so,
you'll have to read on to find out where to find me next...


TOTALLY EXCITING NEWS:

Since the Fan Expo, I've been hustling to see if I can
get a space in The Arts Market, on Queen Street East.
It's a year round market, where artists can independently
sell their work. And it's awesome.  Like, so ridiculously
fantastic that you should definitely go shopping there.  Daily.
And, you should absolutely make sure to check out my 
space, whilst shopping. >.<  Yeah, that's right.  You can 
now purchase my art in a store downtown, Toronto!  

For details on The Market, click here: 

I'm working uber hard to make my space completely
fantastic,  that I might properly welcome you wonderful 
people, who choose to visit.  It's proving to be a LOT of work
(which is part of why I've been MIA).  However, if it turns 
out exactly how I envision it, it's gonna be supremely awesome.  
Don't worry.  I'll post pics soon >.O


AaaaaND, RIDICULOUSLY EXCITING NEWS:

So, remember my Game Of Thrones Piece?  Well, it 
garnered some attention, when it was posted on the 
official Game Of Thrones Tumblr.  As a result, I wound up
being invited by a curator to participate in an amazing art 
show, being put on in Canberra, Australia.  

I am SO excited about this.  For one thing, the opportunity, in 
and of itself, is phenomenal.  For another, it is such a cool
idea.  If you happen to reside in Australia, you most definitely 
need to attend this show.  If, like me, you don't...  Fear not. There 
will be a graphic novel based on the show, available for purchase.
Details to come on that.  

However,  to give you an explanation as to what this show is about, 
and there-by an understanding of the true extent of it's awesomeness, 
click here:  Liedkijn Exhibition

 
And now you're caught up on my life.  So, am I forgiven for
falling off the face of the earth?  :]  Good.  Hopefully you'll 
forgive me for jumping off the edge, again...  As I'm sure you now
understand, I have A LOT of work ahead of me.  None-the-less, 
I will try to check in with updates as often as possible.  Stay tuned!

Saturday, October 6, 2012

My Latest Commission...

Spidey Tee!


Silk Screen Paint, hand painted 
on a Cotton T-Shirt


This is the front of the t-shirt.  I am a HUGE Spider-Man
fan, so I was only too happy to oblige when asked to create
this tee for a fellow fan.  The design, above, is a reproduction
based on a Romita Sr. cover from 1974.




This is the back of the tee.  Spidey hangs about half-way
down the middle of the back, and is a wee bit larger than
he is on the front.


For a hand painted ORIGINAL tee, of whatever your heart desires,
I charge $40 + S&H.  To purchase one of my regular t-shirt designs,
it'll run ya $25 + S&H.

Monday, September 17, 2012

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!...


...And visit me at the 'Dia De Los Muertos Festival of the Arts'!
(I know... I'm such a nerd, LOL)

At any rate, the event is being held at 'The Great Hall' on 
October 21st. It's an art show from 12pm - 6pm 
(where you'll find me >.o) and a Cabaret/Burlesque 
show after 8pm.  Plus there will be workshops! 
Not sure what in, yet, but workshops none-the-less. 
>.<   All in all, I think this event will be a blast!
I'll be selling my hand-painted tee's, book-covers, 
binder covers and tote bags, like at the Fan Expo. 
I'll also be adding hand-painted place mats, and 
coasters to the mix. :) Plus, of course, my prints. 
Aaaand, I have a brand new design! I just need 
to carve it. So, hopefully I'll get it finished in time 
to, at least, use on new book-covers, if not tees.

Lastly, if you will be attending, and would like to 
commission me for anything, feel free to shoot me
an e-mail at artisticnrg@hotmail.com
With enough time, I can have it ready to be 
picked up at the show! 

Well, I'm excited! >.<  How 'bout you?

Just For Me...


'Pensive'
Art Markers & Ink on Poster-board
11" X 17"
Sept 12, 2012


I had some time on my hands, while I waited on some 
info regarding some commissions I'm working on.  So,
I did a piece just for the fun of it.  Besides, I've been 
wanting to capture this image for a while now.  
Enjoy!  >.o

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Sometimes I Just Art For Me...


So, I'm working on a few different commissions
at the moment, but I'm not ready to share
any of them yet.  So, for now, I'll tide you over
with this piece...

 
Art Markers and Ink on Paper
July 29, 2012

Don't ask me what it means, because I 
could only guess...  Just before I got 
my official approval on a booth for the 
Fan Expo, I felt the urge to draw.  Just draw,
no purpose, or ulterior motive.  Simply to let
my artistic energy flow.  This was the result.
Let's just say I had an attack of surrealism.
Any other explanation concerns me, o.O ...