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Jeff  

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Journal Entry: Wed May 14, 2008, 8:34 AM
Latest News

Got the Iron Man soundtrack coming my way--movie tunes make such wonderful music to inspire my art. The entire chapter of "Rats in the Cellar" was inspired by a short bit of music on the "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" DVD (the track that goes with the "Extras" screen). With some heavy combat sequences coming up in "Bare Necessities," I'm looking forward to giving Iron Man a chance to rev up my muse like nobody's business... =)


On the Horizon

"Bare Necessities" continues. I'm working on pages 18 - 21 right now, and it looks like I'll just keep cruising on right to the end of the chapter. That should be about mid-June. After that, who knows? I hope to jump into the next chapter very quickly, but I think I'll have an oil painting or two to do, along with a couple of ink drawings.


Newly Found

I'm thinking about retitling this section "Re-found," since the deviants whose works I post here have all been in my watch for some time, overlooked in the hustle and bustle of my life. ~atomsanddust does some amazing work with color and texture, her drawings show amazing confidence and patience and a strong imagination. Check out the thumbnails below to see what I mean.
Then go pay her gallery a visit.:iconatomsanddust:



Old Friends

I have known John, a.k.a. ~john33 for about 30 years. We played "kick the can" together before the neighborhood was filling up with VCRs and video game systems. I never knew he was so good at photography until just a few years ago. Frankly, I've never thought Utah was much to look at (too much sage brush), but John's photos prove me utterly wrong each time he posts something new. My wife favorites more of his work than she does of mine... :no: ;)
Check out his stuff. :iconjohn33:



How to Buy My Art

The quickest, easiest way is to buy a print on DA (see below). Or, if prints aren't your thing, you can purchase my self-published book called Black Canvas I: Art from the Shadows. See the next section for more about it. Beyond that, I’ve been published in a few books, including Sword and Sorcery: How to Draw Fantastic Fantasy Adventure Comics by Bryan Baugh, and A Life of Ravens by Alex Ness. Both books can be purchased on Amazon.com, and are full of awesome artwork and writing by some very talented people.


Black Canvas I


This is a collection of 42 ink drawings which I sell personally via Paypal or money order for $10 plus shipping. If you’re interested in obtaining a copy, just send me a note. Above this is a glimpse at the pieces that the book contains, most of which can be found here in my dA gallery.


Prints for Sale

Samples


Here's my prints page. [link] I’ve got about 20 things available, but I’m trying to put more up. I think dA does a pretty good and fairly inexpensive job of printing and shipping things. I’ve purchased a bunch of prints here, myself, which I’ll show off in the next section.


Prints I've Purchased

Most of these things now decorate my home, and I’m quite happy to have them. The artists are great, and their works hit a chord in myself and my wife. My thanks to all, and to dA for the opportunity! =)




Commissions

I get a lot of people asking me if I do commission work, and the answer I generally give is “Not usually.” Still, it doesn’t hurt to ask, and I don’t really charge too much for them, since money isn’t the real motivator for my art. However, the catch is that I can only rarely force an image into my head, and if it doesn’t pop on its own, drawing it is like pulling my teeth out. So, in the end, it’s best just to suggest your idea, and let it percolate in my mind, and if something shows up, you get your commission. If not, I’m sorry. Don’t hold your breath waiting for it, though… :shrug:



  • Mood: Artistic

Devious Information

  • Current Age: Two Score
  • Current Residence: Western U.S.A.
  • Interests: Art, Math, History, Literature
  • Favourite artist: Michelangelo Buonarotti
  • Favourite photographer: John33
  • Favourite cartoon character: Wile E. Coyote

Devious Comments

~ravenshalom:iconravenshalom: 3 days 3 hours ago
thank u for the :+fav: Jeff...how are u doing, how is the family?
*faile35:iconfaile35: 5 days 16 hours ago
:laughing: Well, the sooner the better, I think. I love it up there. =D

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
=elle-chan:iconelle-chan: 6 days 9 hours ago
When are you coming to the Pacific Northwest?! :ohnoes: We need you!

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Good artists don't grow on trees. Remember: when you sell cheap commissions you're ruining the market for every artist who could hope to make a living on what they do. Your time and talent is valuable.
~Credendo-Vides:iconCredendo-Vides: 6 days 14 hours ago
Haha :) My husband and I really enjoy that show :teevee:

This is just random, but this avatar really cracks me up-----> :typerhappy:

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*faile35:iconfaile35: May 11, 2008, 8:09:58 PM
Thanks a bunch! =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
~pinktat:iconpinktat: May 10, 2008, 3:57:33 AM Mood: Joy
Thank you it is much appreciated :)
=bluenique:iconbluenique: May 10, 2008, 1:44:42 AM
Really really awesome art!

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Perry unser Mann im All wins the Nemo award 2007- [link]
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:36:47 PM
Thank you! I'm glad you like it. =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:36:32 PM
Thanks a ton! =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:36:24 PM
Thank you! Few media can compete with the ease, versatility, and universal appeal (and experience) of the pencil. :nod: I'm super glad you approve. =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:35:25 PM
It is my pleasure, of course! :nod:

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:19:45 PM
Well, thank you! And here are some hugs in return, nerd that you are, or not. ;) :hug: "By Your Command, Imperious Leader!" :cylon:

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 9, 2008, 11:18:30 PM
It's not. I read it and commented. =) You're welcome.

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
=elle-chan:iconelle-chan: May 9, 2008, 4:04:00 PM
Thanks for the :+fav:, Jeff! :D I'm really glad you like it!

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Good artists don't grow on trees. Remember: when you sell cheap commissions you're ruining the market for every artist who could hope to make a living on what they do. Your time and talent is valuable.
*pencillicious:iconpencillicious: May 8, 2008, 2:19:43 PM
your gallery is beautiful... and I must say... I feel a renewed inspiration to live up to my pseudonym having come to take a peek.

so few it seems love the pencil...but you sir, love it very well indeed. Kudos.

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When one has dealings with scholars and artists it is easy to miscalculate in opposite directions: behind a remarkable artist one not infrequently finds a mediocre man, and behind a mediocre artist often a very remarkable man.
~TheSoggo:iconTheSoggo: May 8, 2008, 6:55:18 AM Mood: Wow!
Always fun visiting your gallery :gallery:

Your attention to detail, your devotion to your work are truly inspiring, yet sometimes a bit frustrating for lazy people like me ;)

"Rats in the cellar" rules :headbang:
~Tearstains:iconTearstains: May 6, 2008, 4:28:51 PM
Great gallery, really impressive technique. :)
~Credendo-Vides:iconCredendo-Vides: May 5, 2008, 6:24:05 AM
haha :) I thought I'd add that I love your new avatar, are you supposed to be cylone? (I am addicted to Battlestar Gallactica) I know, nerd right? haha
Many hugs to you :)
:hug:

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~pinktat:iconpinktat: May 5, 2008, 5:00:30 AM Mood: Joy
Thank you, very much appreciated....here's hoping it's not complete hogwash...lol
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 4, 2008, 11:17:00 PM
Checked them out, and commented. Thanks, and likewise! =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
~Credendo-Vides:iconCredendo-Vides: May 4, 2008, 4:34:16 PM
I put two new deviations up. ;) I'm happy with them. I did them in Photoshop CS3.
Hope all is absolutely wonderful with you.
:hug:

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*faile35:iconfaile35: May 4, 2008, 4:06:52 PM
No problem. I'll post the link in the Artist Comments right now. =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
*faile35:iconfaile35: May 4, 2008, 11:50:49 AM
You sure can. It's best if you do it a chapter at a time, if it's a longer one. I look forward to it. =)

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--Faile35

"Imagination is more important than knowledge." --Albert Einstein
~pinktat:iconpinktat: May 4, 2008, 11:11:03 AM Mood: Wow!
Phew, wasn't as easy as I thought it would be, but after much sweat, tears and :crash: I have the link..

[link]

Thanks so much for this, if I can return the favour, just ask :D
~pinktat:iconpinktat: May 4, 2008, 10:24:38 AM
No I was unaware you could post them on here. I will be on line very soon :) I will send you the link, thanks!