28,000....

..words. The story is done, well the first draft anyway. Now I need to have a few friends proof it, double check for obvious grammar errors and then we will see where it goes from here. I'm starting to move away from the graphic novel idea and have it just be a stand alone novella. Maybe with some accompanying pieces but only as augmenting the overall story.

On another note, starting a new Painting today, although i should say it will be less of a painting and more a mixed media piece, as a center piece for the upcoming show in sebastepol at their center for the arts. The show is called "How to Destroy Angels" and I want to make a darker piece really exploring that theme. Probably a bit out of left field really, but I've some solid ideas planned

Just a sketch

iPad?

I've been thinking seriously about getting an Apple iPad lately. Primarily for digital art use. Not only may it be a better tool to use if I do decide to fully illustrate this story i have going, but a great tool for sketching and idea creating. On top of that, in true Dave Mckean and Ashely Wood style(google them!) iI have really ben exploring more mixed media/multimedia options in stuff lately, and the use of digital may add a great element to that. The idea being doing up something digitally, then printing it up on canvas and continuing with oil, spray, ink, whatever. Anyway just musing really.

It's funny really, as much as I tend to harp on Apple as a company(sometimes i really get going), I'm writing this on my iMac and my iPod touch is sitting next to me. And now I'm thinking of getting an iPad. Apparently I am a self hating apple user it seems

If you haven't already, check out the reveal page on the site and notice that I have some works up at place called Artworks Downtown in San Rafael. It's on 1337 fourth street, check it out if you have a chance.

More Studies

More studies . Water color, graphite, ink, and felt pen. Just playin' around with ideas for the possible novel