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proartists @ 2008-10-12T19:18:00

2008-10-12T15:18:33Z

Friend&Friend...

oil on canvas
79-44см

proartists @ 2008-09-23T17:04:00

2008-09-23T13:04:37Z

proartists @ 2008-09-10T00:36:00

2008-09-09T20:36:37Z

Он убегает, он горит,
Даётся в руки и уходит
Он манит, словно говорит
Он прячется и рядом бродит

Он снится и тревожит дух
Ласкает душу светом сказки
Не говорится о нём в слух
И по дороге нет подсказки

Мечтать и быть, летать и жить
Так хочется там оказаться
Но очень редко ощутить
Себя там можно и остаться.

"Li'l Kids" graphic novel

2008-08-19T14:47:24Z

My first graphic novel, collecting a variety of short stories I've written and drawn, is now available. Yay! It's titled Li'l Kids and is 88 pages in length and features three short stories plus all kinds of concept art. Plus, there's a lot on the writing side of things, too. Not only did I include the script from each story but I also did a breakdown detailing how each story was put together - right from the brainstorming stage to the final script. Hopefully you'll enjoy the peek behind the curtain!

And I've made it available a few different ways, too. First, you can download a free PDF Ebook version at my website (http://www.vonallan.com/shop.html). The link to the PDF is there and there's also a link to a torrent version of the book, too. So if you're not sure about purchasing it sight unseen or if you just prefer an ebook version, this is the way to go. If you do download it, please share it, too. It's licenced under Creative Commons, so if you like it please pass it around to friends and family. One of the hardest things about being an artist is avoiding obscurity. This is an attempt to avoid some of that so please, I would dearly love it if you pass it around.

If you want to purchase a copy, there are a few ways of doing it. The print version is up on Amazon now as well as Barnes and Noble (I'll post the links in just a sec). It will be in a few stores here in Ottawa, Ontario in the near future (including my old bookshop Perfect Books). I'm not positive about comic shops yet. That should be finalized in the next week or two, but things are still up in the air on that front.

The Amazon links are as follows (and yes, in the interest of full disclosure, I do earn a few cents if you purchase a copy following these links):

Amazon.com Amazon.ca Amazon.co.uk

And the link to Barnes and Noble is right here, too!

I'm still a little dazzled that I have my first book out, too. I hope you like it!

Von
<x-posted to altcomix, girlamatic, art_ottawa, comic_creators, comicartist, ottawa_art and webcomics

proartists @ 2008-08-18T16:07:00

2008-08-18T12:07:45Z

и зебры тоже грустят

картон, акрил чёрный и белый, мел

The project is over, but...

2008-08-05T00:18:37Z

...the book is out!

I'm officially announcing:

A pre-ordering party for the 30 Paintings book!

[click on the image for more information and to buy the book]

The first 30 pre-orders of the 30 Paintings book includes 5 free postcard prints, which are signed and in a limited edition.

The prints are going to be the top five most successful and/or my favorite paintings. But it's a secret until you receive them!

The book itself measures 7"x7", is soft cover, and has 66 pages. To preview the first 15 pages of the book, click here. It includes the artist biography, information on the project, and all 30 paintings with extensive descriptions about the process, techniques, experiences, and lessons learned behind each piece.

The preordering marathon ends August 24th, 2008, and all orders will be shipped August 25th, 2008.

proartists @ 2008-07-20T00:23:00

2008-07-19T20:23:24Z

Val`kiria

proartists @ 2008-07-18T21:36:00

2008-07-18T17:36:45Z

Updated the shop again!

2008-07-13T05:59:12Z

Original Pieces Now Available:

And, the previously available prints are now offered in more sizes!

Yay! Support an artist! Especially because I had massive car troubles earlier this week... :(

The Worlds of MATT BUSCH now available, new infomercial!

2008-07-02T11:48:14Z

Heya- I'm excited to announce that my new art book, The Worlds of Matt Busch, (I call it The WOMB for short) is available now! This book is really nice because it (finally) collects all the different entertainment genres I've been lucky to be involved with. You'll see it all- from STAR WARS to BLACK SABBATH.

Not sold on it? Check out this sweet video- it's a parody of those cheesy 80's K-Tel records infomercials...

The Worlds of Matt Busch - Infomercial

If interested, The WOMB is out in stores, but if you want to save some serious dough, order Online from one of these places, all hookin it up significantly cheaper than the retail price!

Amazon . Barnes & Noble . Target . Bud's Art Books . Buy.com . Tower Books

Thanks so much for your support! If you want to know more info on the book, or anything else happening in my little corner of the universe, stop by MattBusch.com!

proartists @ 2008-06-30T12:31:00

2008-06-30T08:31:36Z

oil on canvas 29-35cm

proartists @ 2008-06-25T12:29:00

2008-06-25T08:29:33Z

Моя Добрая Лошадь

cardboard, ink, chalk, 29-38см

Yay! A chance to support an artist! :B

2008-06-25T04:19:44Z

Hooray! I've updated my store!

Along with the previously available prints, I have made three original paintings available for sale as well as one new print, and a sale on one of the prints! AND! A COUPON CODE and FREE PRINT!

Original Paintings for Sale!

New Resolution

Three Hearts to Break

Coterie

New print!

Someone Else's Sunset

If you buy a print or an original within the next 7 days (ends midnight July 3rd) with the coupon code ARTFTW (art for the win), you'll receive 10% off!

AND if you buy an ORIGINAL painting, you'll receive one PRINT of your choice for free! This is also running until midnight July 3rd.

7 New Stephen Kasner Originals For Sale

2008-06-22T23:56:58Z

Perfect for people who don't have the budget for large paintings, but want to start collecting fine art.

visit the PROOF section.

proartists @ 2008-06-20T13:01:00

2008-06-20T09:01:10Z

card board, ink, metallic acryl 46-31см

How To Draw STAR WARS: Comic Books!

2008-06-08T22:36:11Z

The latest video episode covers how to draw comic books: shots and angles! Continuing the INDIANA JONES theme/parody from where Episode 10 left off, I evades more Stormtroopers and finally make his way to the Temple of Vader. But will I successfully nab the golden idol? You'll have to see!

How To Draw STAR WARS! Episode 12 of 21: Comic Books!

You can also see this episode in higher 640 X 480 res at StarWars.com by clicking HERE.

You can see the rest of these episodes, plus other outlandish videos at my MySpaceTV page HERE.

As well, you can download all of the How To Draw STAR WARS episodes as Quicktime files at the DK site HERE.

Hope you guys are enjoying these!

#18: Coquette

2008-06-02T19:31:48Z

I finished this one about a month ago... I haven't had a chance to scan and upload it until now. Sorry!

This is a part of my 30_paintings project.

Silver gelatin print with watercolor/gouache/ink on 7"x18" tea stained/watercolor stained paper.

Sorry for the big break! The month of May was very busy, but I'm still aiming for my goal. 12 left!

Also, if you have an opportunity, please vote for my artwork here. I'm trying to win $1,000 and I may have a decent chance at it! Thanks!

Upcoming Exhibition on the Upper Mississippi River

2008-06-01T11:43:23Z

proartists @ 2008-05-28T01:20:00

2008-05-27T21:20:06Z

акрил, акриловые контуры, картон
60-70см

proartists @ 2008-05-22T00:53:00

2008-05-21T20:53:52Z

Under a rain

</i> black cardboard, white and perl acryl,choalk. 50-59см

proartists @ 2008-05-17T22:38:00

2008-05-17T18:38:55Z

картон, чёрный акрил глянцевый, аппликация из газет, серебряный акрил и акриловые контуры для керамики( серый, белый, серебряный, золотой, чёрный) 49-59см

proartists @ 2008-05-15T13:25:00

2008-05-15T09:25:49Z

Ваня

американский бульдог(3 месяца)

proartists @ 2008-05-14T18:10:00

2008-05-14T14:10:57Z

гитара,чёрная и серебряная акриловые краски Nerchau,золотой, чёрный, серебряный, белый акриловые контуры Decola, белый, чёрный и золотой бисер.

proartists @ 2008-05-05T14:37:00

2008-05-05T10:37:25Z

витражные краски Nerchau, акриловые контуры Decola

Quickbooks?

2008-05-01T18:22:13Z

Are any of you using Quickbooks to manage your business, and if so, have you found the inventory functions useful? I'd really like to be able to track both what I have on hand to sell (prints, originals, etc.) and supplies (those mountains of matboard...), but I'm confused by the interface and not sure their interface allows for that.

(And if you don't use QB, but use a program with a good inventory function, tell us about it!)