(Almost) Fall Wall Sale

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I've added a few more prints to the framed collection. Summer is winding down so soon (not too soon I hope) we'll be spending more time indoors staring at the wall, best make them something worth staring at!

For this final week of August all the framed Studio size prints are 20% off.

Framed prints

New Release: "Kissing Booth"

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It's the time of year for fairs and festivals and the old timey traditions like the kissing booth need a fun twist of modern sensibility. 

Get 10% off the regular price during the official Day of Issue on the original, prints and framed prints of "Kissing Booth". Now until approximately 8:00 AM EDT August 18.

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August Print of the Month Contest - $10 Off If You Post, A Free Print If You Win!

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$10 off a signed and numbered limited edition print of "Ascension" for participating or a free print if you win!

All you need to do is post a comment below about the artwork. At the end of the month I'll pick my favorite. The winner gets a limited edition studio print of "Ascension" ($75 value) and the rest of the participants get an exclusive coupon code for $10 off the print. 

Scroll down to the comments section to leave your post.  In order to get your prize or receive your coupon code you must INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS in the 'optional' log in field. Your email address is not posted publicly. 

Comments must be of sincere quality and meet standards for approval by the moderator. 

Unapproved comments are not eligible. One coupon code per order.

Congratulations to Bradley who won July's Print of the Month Contest!  All those who participated and included your email, check your inbox for your $10 off coupon code.

On the Drawing Board: Two almost done, two more to go...

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I feel like I've been putting a lot of time into this new piece, but it seems to be slow going. Maybe I'm just anxious to get it done.  Or it has so many little different elements, there isn't a big area of sky or mountains that fills up the space, plus there are four figures, each with a fun expression on their faces.

On the Drawing Board: the emotional male figurative

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I think because my pieces are often little stories in my head, I have to start with the faces, the characters that will tell the story.  

I often describe my work as 'male figurative' and while that's a key component, the word 'figurative,' for me evokes a presentation of the male body in an anatomical and studious way rather than a presentation of men, men with emotions and desires and experiences of life. 

Only 1 or 2 prints left of these 5 works before price tier change

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Early to Rise, Bump In the Night, Snow Day, Jock Blanc, Jock Rouge 

As the inventory of a limited edition run of a print dwindles the price increases. The limited edition studio size (13"x19" / 33x48mm) prints of these works only have 1 or 2 copies left before their prices get bumped up to the next tier.

For prints that are already in a low quantity tier see Low Stock Giclée Prints

New Work: "Play Time"

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I don't know about you, but those mornings when I don't have to get up are a favorite time of the entire week.  It's also extra nice if you get to just hang out in bed with a play mate (furry or not).

Get 10% off the regular price during the official Day of Issue on the original and prints of "Play Time". Now until approximately 8:00 AM EDT July 30.

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On the Drawing Board: Adding 'depth of flavor'

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I'd say about 98% of my pieces have faces.  Facial expressions capture focus set the tone of the painting. It's also where I begin my pieces.  The face is usually so crucial since it's where I can best ensure to evoke the emotions I want.  So when I approach a piece that has no facial expressions the other elements and body language have to carry that burden.  It also pushes me to add interest to some of those elements, as in the case of these white briefs.  Making them slightly pulled down and slightly translucent adds, to borrow a cooking term, 'depth of flavor'.