Category Archives: illustrations
Two for one special
This weekend, not only will I have work up at Orycon, but I will also be having a piece at Arabian Nights series at Splendorporium. How about that? Friday night will be the open reception with story telling and apparently … Continue reading
Great Greek Statues, Batman! Is that an Etsy Coupon Code?
To celebrate the recently opened art exhibit, The Body Beautiful, at the Portland Art Museum I want to offer a very special deal. All my ancient art style and themed work will be available at a discount of 20% from … Continue reading
Tualatin 17th Artsplash
Just finished placing three large boxes filled with framed art for set up tomorrow. After three years, I will be making a return to this beloved annual artshow. The weather looks like it’s going to 72-75 all weekend. We open … Continue reading
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All the Way to San Jose
I am officially excited and anxious. I will be joining the over 300 other artists at Fanime 2012. Not only will I be returning with a better set up, but a newly overhauled body of work ready for the masses … Continue reading
The day I discovered My Little Ponies
The day I discovered My Little Ponies reboot and this is what became of it…. So yeah, I was extremely charmed by this animated series. Though I am not sure where Thor came into it. The idea of My Little Asgards is … Continue reading
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No such thing as lazy summer days
Because dudes like stuff too Summer is a lot of things to me, but not lazy or casual. Well maybe lounging around in shorts and flip flops casual, but summer over at my studio means work., but the work I love to … Continue reading
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Music and Mayhem
What music does Dancing Heron work to?One thing I have found interesting is the need for people to discuss what music they like to work to. I know in the different jobs I have worked in, the preferences varied from … Continue reading
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Dames, Naiads and Triremes, Oh my!
So this past week I had set out on my own odyssey in a sense, as I explored some options in how I wanted to change my painting process. One option is to generate lineart and then print it on lighter … Continue reading
