No Internet for a While

Sadly, I won't be able to update very often from now until I don't know when because I will be returning home - where I do not have internet. On that note: some thoughts about art-related stuff:

Jim Henson desired his shows and programs to be targeted at a general audience but not just to become children's shows. Now, I know many people don't think of Henson (esp. the Creature Shop) as just for children but Jim, he himself felt that's where his audience ended. He had done some experimental pieces early on - one called "Time Piece" and another called "The Cube." The Muppet Show pilot was called "Sex and Violence" and had many drug and adult related references. We know Henson was a genius, intellectual and imaginative - and he has captured the hearts of many adults.
However - my theory is the actual style of the puppets were what made them appeal more towards a general audience. There is a roundness that welcomes the eye - a "cuddle" factor. Even Sweetums with his giant teeth or the goblins from Labyrinth have a softness. The scariest I've seen from him are some of the creatures from The Storyteller series and the Skeksis from The Dark Crystal.
Now - take movies like Gremlins or Tales from the Dark Side. The features on these creatures are much more sharp and angular. I'm sure the visual differences define approachability in age ranges.

Ok - comics. East vs. West: here's what I have to say. Yes, a lot of manga looks the same - big eyes, big-colored hair, all skinny and fit. Ok, I get it. However - the West is the SAME way! All super heroes, melted down have great physique and females have sexy boobs/a tight ass. DC, Marvel, Dark Horse just to name a few. Underground grunge has it's look, too - lots of make-up and darkness/messiness. My point? It's not just manga!

On a personal note, I'm getting scared about getting out there as an artist. Some Chester peeps who've graduated have come up with their own online company and others are making it on their own. I'm trying to advertise but to be careful at the same time - the business end is so scary and frustrating. I've gotta fake it til I make it - and draw in the meantime.

I won't be posting any of my stuff that's for sale until I figure out how to safe guard it on blogger - from people taking a copy offline.
That's it for now.

Loneliness

I find that when I am alone - unlike the cliche, I cannot create. I suppose not alone but rather, lonely. Life takes a holiday and even the beauty of Nature seems to be at the party I wasn't invited to. I am trying to keep in contact with people - hell, I'm not even living on my own, yet so this is scaring me, shitless. Sure- I have projects to work on but my mind - well, I don't know what happens cause the next thing I know, I'll be doing dishes or cutting my nails or sleeping.
I don't even know if it's loneliness. It could be fear. It could be hopelessness. It could be the fact that I'm watching a cat peacefully dream and I'm wide awake - looking forward at nothing.
Sure, we bounce back and forth - the emptiness and I, like everyone. I'm sure I'll perk right up, tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I'm probably going to do the dishes, annoyed that I worry people will think I'm emo if I post much more - or the that they already do.

Ducks Love Rain but How Do They Feel About This Humidity?

Sorry I haven't been on for a while - somebody across the street put a password on their wireless. So, I'm updating from my friend's house. Grandpa's ducks are finished! A couple months on this baby for my Grandpa's 80th even though we weren't supposed to give him gifts. He's done so much for me and like me - he loves ducks:)


I'm working now on little paintings to sell - but I haven't taken any pics, yet.

Done with Puppetry Class. Phew - teaching (even for just a day) can be scary in the wrong atmosphere like say, I don't know - a summer camp? It was cool, though. The kids were awesome and crazy hyper. I eased into a half-comfort zone after lunch - good thing I like the teacher who was giving me the chance to keep my grade enough to ask for help when I messed up the dozens of times while "teaching" about sock puppets and Jim Henson.

There's so much I could talk about, art-wise but meh - I'm proud of my ducks, despite it being "one of the seven deadlies." Please enjoy and feel free to critique.