I happy to report that I finished this most recent commission today. I hope after it is gifted I get the chance to show it off b/c it looks really good. I am really happy with the end result.

I doubt I’ll get the chance to hit the studio tomorrow – but I hope to get the rest of Pinup8(disorderly)completed this week. Though after than I have another commission I need to complete before I can move onto Pinup 9.

So if I don’t get a chance I want to make sure and say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

So here is a sneak peek of the current cover design for my new portfolio book. The cover may change before I upload it – but here it is right now. I am putting together this portfolio book to showcase the work I’ve done in the past two years. The book won’t be available for sale – but something for me to have to present to galleries and people to see what my work. When its finished and printed I’ll have it in my studio if you’re interested in checking it out.

Of course, my one-a-(week)day book is available for purchase and makes a great gift! (selfless plug)

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I am still working on the commission – have not gotten as much time in the studio this past week as I would have liked. Hope to have it done on Monday. I am not going to show the commission since it has not been given to its new owner – but I wanted to share this part b/c I am in love with it. It is a technique I played with on the last commission that proved to be very successful.

Sadly, I have not gotten time to get to the studio the past two days. Yesterday I had the opportunity to go to the zoo and got mighty tuckered out. (Had a great time!!!!) Today was a workday and had a meeting. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll get in there and start cutting.

I did not make anywhere near the amount of progress I had hoped.  I went and did the hair first – which to me is the most time consuming part to put together. I am going to try and finish this piece this weekend, so I can get started a 1 of 2 new commissions on Monday.

{click image for a larger version} Pinup8 is completed. The black hair is quite detailed, but does not show up very well in the digitized version. Makes sure it check out the larger version to see all the details.

I can not sing the praises for Stacy with Atomic Cheesecake Studios enough. I just adore and her work. I recommend everyone to get some pictures taken with her – you will look and feel BEAUTIFUL!

I was able to finish this up today. Things went together well and felt good! These past few days cutting has been felt more forced – but this was great. Due to other things for the rest of the day, I did not get time to scan the piece in – as soon as I get the work scanned I will of course post it.

I completed a lot today – the pinup herself is complete – now I just need to work on the background. I did have to do some rebuilding and cut a new arm – but it all came together well. I am not sure why this piece is taking me so long – I am just having issues staying focused.

–detail–

So I was able to get back into the studio to work today – my allergies were under control. I started working on the hair. I was almost done w/ it but I got light-headed and needed to run home to get a snack. I also went ahead and video taped the work – so once I finish the hair a new video will be posted.

So I have not gotten a chance to get into the studio these past few days – my allergies have flared up with a vengeance. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll be able to get some work cut.