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Published: 2011-05-29 22:26:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 1599; Favourites: 41; Downloads: 9
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Circus Remix!This is a remix of an artwork I did recently with a circus feel.
I havn't posted the original (which is going to be at the Hive Gallery's circus circus show!) But I wanted to share this digital remix I did.
Words included:
"Stage III
the inhibition
experiment
With great visual disturbance
and complex asymmetrical dreams"
All of it is original artwork layered digitally, creating a look I love. (I'm actually trying to create a work inspired by the digital layering effect I get from doing things like this)
Available as an 11 x 17 print
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This is a lot of fun! I really like the flow and composition!
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Ooh thanks! Its one of my faves so far, I even made a print for it.
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It looks like a lot of fun! When you say you made a print, do you mean yourself, or did you use a company for it?
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I had prints made - 11" x 17" color prints at a local print shop.
And I sell them for $15 + shipping. but people order through me rather than a company. some of them I sell on my etsy site, some I sell when I travel to conventions.
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*grin* thanks! Too bad I can't get my real paintings to look like this! But I'm trying similar things in paint.
Yay HIVE.
I really want to visit the Hive sometime - it always looks like it would be a blast!
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Thank you! I had a lot of fun with it!
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Very cool - I love your colors as always, but this has a frenetic, anxious mood that's really powerful
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Thank you!
I'm enjoying the effect.
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This is so neat...it reminds me of that movie "The Mirrormask". Ever seen it?
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Thanks, and yes. I LOVE Mirrormask. I love Dave McKean's work in just about any form.
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The finishe version of this looks amazing. You could make a graphic novel like this.
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Maybe I can remix someone else's graphic novel. (I've tried graphic novels, and I always fall off the wagon... so far... someday I'll do one)
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You are very talented, and there is no reason (other than preference or timing) that you couldn't. Maybe you resist convention in every form. XD. Maybe you will get your chance. [link]
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Yeah, I do tend to resist convention - it will either be my downfall, my salvation, or both. 
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It depends on how you view life. It takes courage to do your own thing.
I'm curious, do you sell most of your stuff at exhibitions, or online? I know nothing about the business of fine arts.
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Well, about doing one's own thing, I was just listening to a Clive Barker interview about some of his very very early film work.
(rarely seen 'Salome' and 'The Forbidden')
They didn't even consider whether or not there was an audience out there. They just did it because they were interested in it. 
Sales:
I attend conventions where I do most of my selling. Mainly horror conventions. I also try to sell online through my site and Etsy. I did galleries for a while but the gallery scene here doesn't quite hit my audience yet. Great feedback, but too intense for midwest living-rooms I guess!
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I've seen him interviewed recently on youtube. He is an interesting guy. The most original art is the type that someone makes with out regard to whether it will sell or impress anyone. Unfortunately, even artists have to eat. XD.
Some people don't get anything that is different. Most people are told what to like, told what to think, and given prearranged cues on how to react to things. Marketing agencies have mastered the art. I guess as social animals we must adapt to and live by the edicate of our group. The problem is when people don't seem to be aware that they are incapable of having original thoughts if all they can do is repeat back jingoistic phrases, or pass their shallow judgements onto what they see. I guess it is a game we must all play, and the compromise that accompanies living in society.
Your stuff is great, probably more so because it is outside of the mainstream. I think that you might have mentioned that your sculpture was usually the thing that attracted attention to your booth. I really like your nature-like pieces, and I'm sure that those could have a wider audience. Your recent art would be great for some graphic novel or book. I wish you continued success.
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awesome, thanks!
Yes, the appeal to masses vs. my own direction is something I often struggle with - but despite having to scrape and struggle at times, I'm much happier NOT making a career out of pleasing other people. I thought I wanted to be an illustrator, but even the more interesting projects I picked up made me feel caged because of my own paranoia to please, and thus the art was never as good as it could've been. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean I don't still do projects for people. And I still occasionally make a few things that might appeal. I have a hard time doing fan art. Not that I don't appreciate it. I try to squeeze in a few pieces when I can because... like you said it... I gotta eat. 
Again, thanks!
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Yes, and don't get me wrong- I don't think something is bad because it is mainstream. I was listening to a singer being interviewed recently. He started in the punk scene. He was responding to some of his old friends saying he sold out because he became successful. He laughed at that. He pointed out that people in bands are on stage playing to an audience because they like attention, if they didn't they would only write and record music. He said his version of selling out would be to do something he was totally opposed to. He has adapted his styles over the year, and he has to make business decisions to be able to keep on pursuing his art, but he didn't become a pop star or try to mainline his lyrics.
Anyone that gives anyone grief for being realistic is probably not living in the real world. I say that if you have a talent that you have cultivated it there is nothing wrong with requests.
I was thinking about how movies often mainline stories to attract the largest possible audience. Sometimes they have to put a love interest in a story where none was necessary, or they have to use formulaic over the top sequences that are more akin to a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes by trying to please too many people you can dilute your message. I can remember watching the Transformers ( loved them as a kid- the sentimental angle is how they got me) in the theatre. It had funny parts, but some of the dialogue or story parts were for little kids. It couldn't make up its mind. I enjoyed the visuals the best. XD.
That was a ramble [link] (cue the music) XD.
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Yeah, I always thought people overused the term 'selling-out' - mistaking the idea for anyone that actually made money doing what they do. That might be more jealousy.
Which singer was being interviewed?
I suppose in the end, if we can get through the trials of making work more appealing to a wider audience, if something awesome is produced, its something to be proud of. Its a hard business out there, and people take the work for granted. Critics summarize years of hard work into only a few words, perhaps judging against the best works in history. I admire pretty much anyone out there who is putting their heart and soul and sweat into what they do. It makes me want to be better always.
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It is jealousy. It is juvenile as well.
I was referring to Glenn Danzig (look up Danzig and the Pushead interviews on Youtube-I'm too lazy now to send the link.) He used to be in the Misfits, Sam Hain, and of course- Danzig. He has been in bands since he was young. Some of his stuff can be cheesy, but admired that he was always true to himself. To keep his band monetarily afloat, he used to sell T-Shirts (Misfits).
I like how you stated the way in which critics function, and over all I like your philosophy. I actually passed it on to someone else I know who is a budding artist. I think that art is a communion with yourself. And because of that it is quasi-religious. The only way you can measure your soul is not by any earthly mundane measure.
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Ah yes, Danzig!
Excellent.
And thanks - I just try to be honest and look at things objectively.
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XD. I was a Metalhead when I was younger. I don't listen to all of what I used to, but I still listen to Danzig. He puts on an awesome show.
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