minix

So about those pieces I said were coming... I got the idea in my head that I wanted to make the one super-detailed. I love detailing because I get completely lost in my own little euphoric world. It's a cupcakes, kittens, happy tree, Bob Ross kind of utopia in my head. And I guess I get too blissed out to notice when my hand is screaming "Stop abusing me, @#*%!" Now I have this sharp pain from my first finger to the base of my thumb.

I have consulted the esteemed Dr. Google, and his diagnosis seems to be carpal tunnel syndrome or tendonitis. Anybody out there have any tips for dealing with or working around this? Any good stretches? Tips for setting up my workspace, or even helpful wacom adjustments/preferences? Do those weird looking curvy keyboards and trackballs help?

So far, I've bought a hand/wrist brace, and a bigger wacom tablet arrives tomorrowish. But I don't know what else to do, and the high from my shopping addiction only lasts so long. Help!

Edit: I'm feeling much better, and I've learned my body's limits. And the new wacom is so sexy, I seriously want to cuddle with it after I'm done drawing on it. That said, commissions are open.

Its nice to be back

I've got a couple of new pieces coming soon, just putting the finishing touches on them.

And I'm open for commissions. If you're interested, just send me a note.

I really should draw something.  

Isn't it funny how inspiration strikes and sometimes leaves as suddenly as it came? I was just working on a piece and I was humming along like I was in a trance. Then all of a sudden, it was over and I was out of love.  For no real reason. Its like something short-circuited in my brain. I wish I knew how to turn it on at will.

The new Raster chapter is out. www.rasterized.org There are some really beautiful, inspiring pieces in it.  I think it's my favorite release so far.  I have 2 new drawings in ch36 that I'm really proud of.  I've submitted quite a few pieces over there that I don't have in my DA gallery, you can check them out here  www.rasterized.org/artist/mini…

There is some gorgeous stuff in my devwatch too, that I need to comment on.  There's so much of it that I don't even know where to start.