1000 figure project

Here I sit staring at 500 sheets of generic copy paper. Why? Because I have lacked discipline. Use it or lose it is truly an appropriate saying for any talent or skill, and I do not use mine enough, so I am going to draw at least 1 figure a day. More is better, but 1 is mandatory and I am not going to stop until I have 1000 figures.

I have tried to implement this discipline in my life many times before and have always failed. It is hard to do something like this when for months at a time mental illness interferes and makes you believe that everything you are putting out is worthless. Now I have a wonderful husband who supports my art both emotionally and financially. He has helped me get through so many dark days in the 3 years we have been married and has been encouraging of my desire to draw more. I also figure if I share the experience on the blog not only will it have more regular content but I hope to feel more encouragement from being able to go back and see how I have been coming along. Also any comments and encouragement would be dearly appreciated.

I do have new art, one piece in particular I am anxious to share, however I lost my Photoshop and I need a good program like it that I can piece my scans together in. My drawings average 10x12inches and I have to scan in parts and paste in the comp.

Miniature Black Ink Art Jewelry

I have been working on these for over a year and finally have a finished product I am very proud of. They are drawn individually and each piece pictured is the actual work of art. I dig miniatures. Getting them all loaded on the etsy store is the hardest part… Check out their availability: SHOP

Also once they are all up I will be doing a 1/2 price promotion for those who follow the blog.

~Bobbie

New Art: Steampunk Nouveau

So this picture turned out to be so much fun I almost didn’t want to finish it.

 

Working on some Steampunk themed art bookmarks and jewelry for the first Salt City Steam Fest check it out!

I will have more to share in a few days.  My tiny art necklaces have worked out beautifully and I am getting good pics and scans of them now.

World Horror & Creepy Dolls

Finished up World Horror Con last Month. What Fun it was! Had several new additions to the shop including $5 and $8 bargain bins, New creepy dolls, and a lot more art jewelry. Wanted to post some pics of the dolls and the booth for all of you. Big BIG thanks to everyone who looked, commented, and/or purchased from us, you’re all awesome!

Shuffling

Moving things around, bear with me. Rawr

Great Pen and Ink: 3- Edward Gorey

Edward Gorey: February 22, 1925 – April 15, 2000

I have always loved E. Gorey’s whimsical sense of all things morbid. His style is simple as are his figures, but his images tell such stories.

Read all about him on Wikpedia (I am no biographer, others write better): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Gorey
I can show you art though….

The Gastlycrumb Tinies= awesome
The whole alphabet list is here(http://takalak.narod.ru/gorey/) and it is wonderfully macabre.

See a catalog of his works here at Goreyography:http://www.goreyography.com/

Great Pen and Ink: 2- Keith Witmer

Today we have a currently active artist on the market named Keith Witmer.

From his website Bio:
“After receiving his B.F.A. from Otis/Parsons School Of Design, Keith launched his career into the world of advertising and publication with a commanding presence using Pen & Ink and Scratchboard mediums. Keith has addressed every project with absolute professionalism, uncompromising attention to detail, and a passionate dedication to representing his client’s vision. With over twenty years of experience, Keith has developed several traditional and digital Line.”

Since he is living and working there isn’t much more I can tell you about him, but check out his site: http://keithwitmer.com/ Well done and meticulous work that is one of the hallmarks of pen and ink.