November 2009

The fourth and final giclée in the 2009 Autumn series of prints, Down on the Bottom Again stands semi-patiently waiting in the shop.

You can read about the original art here. I’m wracking my brains for something clever to say about this poor chap right now, but the truth is that both he and I are breathing a sigh of relief that all of the prints are finished as promised before November is naught but a memory. It’s hardly humble, but I think they came out pretty dang good too.

So, if you’ve been holding off on ordering, hold no longer. Prints ship priority, so barring the wrath of the postal gods, there should still be plenty of time to grab up one or two in time for the holidays. Of course, I guarantee nothing except that I will do my best to get everything out the door quick as a bunny.

Oh yeah, The 2010 Cut Paper Art Calendar is nearly ready too! I’m just waiting on the final color. And this time I promise that, at the very least, it will be for the correct year. Check back soon for an update.

The third giclée in the 2009 Autumn series of prints, Red Thread Expectations is, I admit, a day or two late. However, I have enough good news that, not only will you forgive it’s tardiness, but you will finish reading this post with a grin in your heart and a warm feeling on your face.

First tidbit of good news: This past Thursday was my birthday! Yay! I’m a year older! Truthfully, I kinda sorta don’t believe in time, so a year more or less doesn’t change my life a whole lot. But I am always down for celebrating. Tho I’m still waiting for my cake… hurm.

Second tiddlywink of good news: This past week saw me finishing the last of the work for The Way of Flow show at C.A.V.E Gallery, and shipping it all out! Woo Hoo! And I didn’t have to pull a single all-nighter to do it. Which is good, ‘cuz at my age they really take it outta me.

The third and final tadpole of good news: The Red Thread Expectations giclée print is available in the shop! I’ve always loved the Japanese concept of the red thread of fate invisibly connecting soul-mates and lovers and the myriad ways that can be used as a conceptual launching point.

I’ll be introducing one more print before this month is over, and then the shop will be just about set for the Holiday season. Except for one more thing. Which is nearly ready. As for the prints, If you’re thinking of ordering more than one, you should probably wait ’til the last one has been announced. After all, there’s no reason to pay shipping twice. All Gicleés are printed on A4-size Deep PV fine art paper.

Introducing the second in the 2009 Autumn series of prints: A Welcome Messenger.

Honestly, I have no idea why this one took so long to make. There’ve been tons of requests for it, and it holds a special place in my heart. Messenger, along with Hitching a Ride on the Breathe of Fortune marked an exciting change of direction in my work. In a way, nearly all the work I’ve done since coming to Japan has evolved out of these two pieces.

The plan to introduce a new print each week in November is still in effect, and I’m a little shocked that I’ve actually stuck to the schedule. As long as you look at calendar weeks, and not periods of seven days anyway.

Again, If you’re thinking of ordering more than one, you should probably wait ’til they’re all out. After all, there’s no reason to pay shipping twice. All Gicleés are printed on A4-size Deep PV fine art paper.