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Yes, I am perfectly aware I've only posted one piece of art since Halloween, and that it sucked.
In spite of the fact that I have been unemployed since the end of October, which in theory leaves me tons of time to work on my art, the stress of the situation left me an utter wreck. I got so screwed in the head by my parent's creditors calling me and threatening me with legal action (saying I was a silent partner in the business... *pfft*) that when I wasn't out looking for work I entered a weird mental shut-down mode.
On the plus side, I've done lots of housekeeping and played a lot of WoW.
But the stress has lifted! Well, kinda.
I start my new job on Monday, doing administrative and fundraising work for the Coachella Valley Historical Society. I am super, super excited about this job. The CVHM was a semi-frequent visit when I was in elementary school, and made a big impression on me growing up. And in spite of my bitching about my immediate family and our current destitute situation, we were at one point one of the big contributors to the valley's growth (maternal grandfather was the owner of all the local grocery stores up until the late 60's, great-grandfather owned one of the first palm tree farms that wasn't centered on date production, and a bunch of other neato stuff I'd have to go through the family albums to find the details of). Plus, when I first got that weird Art/Business dual degree, it was with the intent of somehow becoming involved in either curation or museum administration. So, REALLY REALLY EXCITED.
Of course, the good news about the job was preceded by my car biting the dust in rather dramatic fashion. The timing belt broke, and it took out the exhaust valves and the head when it went. The mechanic who did the diagnosis said there may also by a punctured piston. It's going to cost well over $1500 to fix, money El Hubby and I don't have because of our respective work situations. So sometime between now and Monday, I've got to figure out how to scrape together a few hundred dollars to buy a beater car, since a car will be required for my new job. I still have that PayPal donation thing set up, if anyone wants to help.
One final note - huge, huge thanks to everyone who's ed and purchased stuff from my shop in the last couple months. Just because I've been really, really out of it doesn't mean I don't appreciate all the love.
Challenge Me!
Okay, since I've been utterly, utterly art lazy the last two months, I need a jump-start. So, give me a challenge. Tell me you want a piece with certain colors, in a certain style, give me a theme; go wild! Leave me a comment below and I'll fill as many requests as it takes to put my brain back in art mode.
In spite of the fact that I have been unemployed since the end of October, which in theory leaves me tons of time to work on my art, the stress of the situation left me an utter wreck. I got so screwed in the head by my parent's creditors calling me and threatening me with legal action (saying I was a silent partner in the business... *pfft*) that when I wasn't out looking for work I entered a weird mental shut-down mode.
On the plus side, I've done lots of housekeeping and played a lot of WoW.
But the stress has lifted! Well, kinda.
I start my new job on Monday, doing administrative and fundraising work for the Coachella Valley Historical Society. I am super, super excited about this job. The CVHM was a semi-frequent visit when I was in elementary school, and made a big impression on me growing up. And in spite of my bitching about my immediate family and our current destitute situation, we were at one point one of the big contributors to the valley's growth (maternal grandfather was the owner of all the local grocery stores up until the late 60's, great-grandfather owned one of the first palm tree farms that wasn't centered on date production, and a bunch of other neato stuff I'd have to go through the family albums to find the details of). Plus, when I first got that weird Art/Business dual degree, it was with the intent of somehow becoming involved in either curation or museum administration. So, REALLY REALLY EXCITED.
Of course, the good news about the job was preceded by my car biting the dust in rather dramatic fashion. The timing belt broke, and it took out the exhaust valves and the head when it went. The mechanic who did the diagnosis said there may also by a punctured piston. It's going to cost well over $1500 to fix, money El Hubby and I don't have because of our respective work situations. So sometime between now and Monday, I've got to figure out how to scrape together a few hundred dollars to buy a beater car, since a car will be required for my new job. I still have that PayPal donation thing set up, if anyone wants to help.
One final note - huge, huge thanks to everyone who's ed and purchased stuff from my shop in the last couple months. Just because I've been really, really out of it doesn't mean I don't appreciate all the love.
Challenge Me!
Okay, since I've been utterly, utterly art lazy the last two months, I need a jump-start. So, give me a challenge. Tell me you want a piece with certain colors, in a certain style, give me a theme; go wild! Leave me a comment below and I'll fill as many requests as it takes to put my brain back in art mode.
Nothing to see here, move along.
No, seriously. Nothing to see here.
YET.
Project Launch! and other updates
Hi everybody! Long time no see!
I have a project on Kickstarter!
I'm pleased to announce that today is launch day for my project on Kickstarter.com! Calculating: Beautiful Math for the Masses, when funded, will allow me to create a traveling booth of fractal art for sale and display at street fairs, community events, and art shows throughout Southern California. But I need your help to make it happen!
Click on the link below to check out the full project description. Contributions start at just $1, and every little bit helps!
Calculating: Beautiful Math for the Masses
Book update!
For those of you wondering where the project title came
A book? A BOOK!
So, I've decided to finally finish the fractal art book I started compiling two years ago... and I'm going to try and finish it before New Year's, including tons of new images.
I'm shooting for about 200 pages, and in addition to images I'm also going to explain some of the math behind fractal art and the more popular programs, formulas, and variations. My original working titles seem... juvenile to me now. I'm now taking title suggestions.
I'm going to publish this as a perfect-bound paperback book, 8 1/2 x 11 vertical, in order to keep the cost reasonable and make it more accessible. I'm also going to be doing my best to have this distrib
Art show upcoming!
I opened my email this morning to a very pleasant surprise - my work has been accepted into the Multiversal 2011 art show in Miami! I'm fairly sure I know which of my pieces was accepted, but I'll be updating this journal once they've sent my work selection and delivery instructions for the show.
This is the first show I've even attempted to enter in two years. I'm so excited! :D
EDIT:
Just got the email telling me which work was accepted, and I was a bit surprised. Centrifuge was accepted into their group here on dA, but the piece that's going in the show is...
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Tanis, the Well of Souls!
So, color me a bit shocked.
I'l
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Yes! I knew 2010 would be a better year. I keep hearing that people in sucktacular situations are getting new and interesting jobs. Go Erin GO! *does little dance of encouragement* As for the beater car, you can do it! *attempts to beam awesome thoughts and Doctor Who flavored images into your brain* Also I feel your pain, I looked at the date of my last deviation and went "oh...well...damn." Guess I ought to get those photos off the camera and onto DA huh?
Now to challenge you. Ever heard the song "Stamp on the Ground" by the ItaloBrothers? If not please see this link: The fabulous link. Anyway, I'd love to see what you made using this song and perhaps a nice palette of blues, teals, greens, y'know water colors. Challenge enough for ya?
Now to challenge you. Ever heard the song "Stamp on the Ground" by the ItaloBrothers? If not please see this link: The fabulous link. Anyway, I'd love to see what you made using this song and perhaps a nice palette of blues, teals, greens, y'know water colors. Challenge enough for ya?