Studio News
October 1, 2009
New Stuff:First of all, I've finished 2 new Tarot Cards (about time right?). Check out Five of Coins (Yomiko Readman from Read or Die) and Six of Coins (Genjo Sanzo from Saiyuki). Next up are more bookmarks. I'm drawing Sailor Moon now--mainly because I want to; Sailor Moon was one of my first anime and still one of my favorites. So, first up is Sailor Mercury and Sailor Mars. I am planning a major update to the site, although it may be after Anime USA before I get it posted. With this update will come bookmark versions of the archetypes and anime d20 designs, the chain mail jewelry and charm sections, and some minor adjustments to layout, particularly in the store section. In the mean time, expect to see more tarot cards and Sailor Moon bookmarks. While waiting for updates, feel free to participate in my tarot card mini-contest.
September 23, 2009
I'm back from AWA--had a great time. :) I hope to get to go back again next year. Now... to catch up on updates that I should have gotten posted before AWA. In prints, I've added Meditation Circle--this is my rendition of one of the powers for the Buddhist Monk class in the Anime D20 suppliment that is in the works. In badges, I've added 4 new Archetypes and 1 new zodiac: the Steampunk, the Wise Master, the Pirate, the Swordsman, and The Cat. I have pictures of the chainmail jewelry (yah... getting to where I can post them), but I still need to get pictures of the Panda head and Mushroom charms. If anyone who saw these at AWA is interested in either the jewelry or the charms, feel free to drop me an email at gothicpanda@cosplayamerica.com. I am working on new Tarot cards and bookmarks: Look for the first new additions to these in the next week or so. In the mean time, I'm looking up a lot of the animes that people have recommended for me to see. I've previewed the first couple of episodes of Gurren Lagann, Shugo Chara, and Soul Eater--all were excellent and I look forward to seeing more. I'm going to be looking up Code Geass tonight. =D I expect that characters from some of these series might be working their way into the remaining tarot cards somewhere. Where exactly? Now that's a secret. =P
September 5, 2009
So, I'll be leaving for AWA in less than two weeks now. *panics* Here are two new Archetype badges: the Magic Girl and the Vampire. I still need to photograph the jewelry and charms. I got my camera working, but I need to clean out the memory card to make room for pics for the site. I'll get these posted by AUSA (being realistic). I'd like them up by AWA, but that might be a bit hopeful.
September 2, 2009
Another update!!! I've got two more Archetype badges finished. I've got my drawing groove back on, and things are finally moving forward again. This update brings the Sneak and the Bondage Villain.
August 30, 2009
Lots of updates here... making up for the lack of anything going on here for June and July... maybe? XD This update brings more Archetype Badges: the Holy Knight and the Drunken Master. There are more to come--about 8 more to complete this set (for now). As soon as I get photos, I will be posting chainmail jewelry and charms.
News Archive
August 27, 2009
I added two new Archetype Badges with this update. First, I've added the Fortune Teller. Second, I added the Ninja. I am working on more badges, so expect to see me posting these in sets of two of the next couple of weeks.
August 21, 2009
This update features a new section in the shop: Buttons. I have added designs for 20 1" Panda Buttons. I have new charms, and more panda charms, that I need to photograph so I can post them here. The charms have a much better glaze, and will have better rings than the ones I used at Animazement which should make more sturdy. We have bracelets and earrings for the chainmail jewelry section that I also need to photograph. Things to look for in the next few weeks: more Archetype badges and maybe some other things (see news update for the 7th--most of the in progress stuff there is still in progress; yah for short attention span XP).
August 7, 2009
So, it's been a few months since I've updated the site here. I have been on vacation (got to go to the beach which was fun), and I've been attempting to "Spring Clean" my house with questionable success. I have managed to get some art done during that time--although not a lot. Updates here: I have added two new characters to my Moonlight Seraphim collection, Kana and Jun. I have also added the first in a series I've been working on for the Anime D20 suppliment designed to go with 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. I have finished the Magic Girl. I have the Five and Six of Coins drawn, although I probably won't be finishing them until after Anime Weekend Atlanta. I have 3 Sailor Moon bookmarks drawn; those too will probably wait till after AWA before I finish them. Also in progress is the next Moonlight Seraphim picture and the Buddhist Monk, female version, for the Anime D20 project and a few new Archetype badges. We have new rings on the way, finally, so hopefully I'll have an update to our chainmail jewelry section--it's hard to get pictures up when you're sold out of everything. XD Anyways, for those who remember the bracelets and necklaces from AUSA last year, we will have more bracelets and earrings in the same pattern with more colors to choose from. We will also be adding a new bracelet pattern and a new anklet design. That's it for the site here; I've posted a few other odd things on my Deviant Art account.
May 29, 2009
Animazement is over; I had an absolute blast. Saturday I cosplayed Zelda from the Twilight Princess game. My group's skit also took 3rd place in the Veteran's cosplay category, which was really cool. For the website, there's a lot of new stuff here that I've finally added. In prints, I have the Two of Coins, the Three of Coins, the Four of Coins, and the Sephiroth Fanfairy. All of my Tarot prints are now available as badges. The Avatar bookmarks are now available for purchase since I got my laminator. I have also added a few new non-tarot badges. Specifically, I have the first 4 of my character archetype series, Angel, Bunny Girl, Evil Overlord, and Wizard. Also added to the badges is my Chinese Zodiac set. I have also overhauled the commission page. I've made it so you can commission badges and bookmarks as well as prints. I've also added, for the summer only, sections for commissioning cross-stitches of old school video games and kids' cosplay props, since there was some interest in this at Animazement.... And this concludes this rather massive update.
May 12, 2009
This is just a quick news update, until I get more time to sit down and add everything that needs to be put up here. I have three new prints (Two, Three, and Four of Coins), new badges, and bookmarks to add. The new prints can be viewed on my Deviant Art account. I would like to get this page updated with everything before Animazement on Memorial Day weekend. You can find me in the Ballroom Artist Alley; I will be sharing a table with Chrissy. :)
May 2, 2009
Well a lot happened in April--I got epicly sick, had a ton of school work and crap to keep me busy. But, it hasn't been a complete loss for artwork (just mostly XD). I have the Ace of Coins to add. As well as two new pieces for the original art series I'm working on: Toshiro and Yuki. A very nice artist has offered to share her table space in Artist Alley at Animazement, so (woohoo) I'll be going there this year. Coming in the next week: More art, a preview of one or more submissions to Animazements art show, cleaning up the commission form and page (make it less of a wall of text), and badges and bookmarks--yes, we found a laminator!! It comes this Wednesday, and I'm crossing my fingers it works. If it does, I will have badges and bookmarks officially posted. =D
April 7, 2009
I don't have any major updates for this week. I took a few days off from art stuff. However, I have started the Coins suit for the Tarot set, and I've started a new series of original art pieces. I've also been working on a few commission pieces. You can see a WIP (Work In Progress) HERE of the first original piece in that series. I have also been working on a series of sculptures for Animazement's art auction. I'd post a WIP but it's currently just a blob of clay since I only started that project last night. *sweat* I should have some new finished stuff up by next week.^_^
March 31, 2009
This week brings two new prints: The Queen of Swords and The King of Swords, thus completeing the Swords Tarot set. I have cleaned up and clarified information on the commission page as well as added more clear-cut guidelines, and made it easier to make commission requests (I hope). I have confirmation for my Artist Alley table at Anime Weekend Atlanta, so I have that to look forward to as well.
March 24, 2009
This week's new print is The Knight of Swords. I have added a news archive page, linked at the bottom of the current news column. I have also updated the About Page so it now has some information on myself and my family.
March 17, 2009
This week I added one new print and a set of bookmarks, although that is only available as a preview on my DA account as I want to have them laminated before I make them available here. On my list for next week, along with posting more art, will be to get an old news page set up so this right column doesn't take up so much space on the front page.
March 10, 2009
I have found a new laminator, which will be on its way to me soon, so badges will be back again within the next couple of weeks. I will also be laminating my bookmarks because I think that makes them more useful. I have a lot of unlaminated bookmarks I've purchased from other artists that I'm afraid to use because I might damage the art. D= So... I'm laminating mine. XD And... I've posted a CONTEST under the recent bookmarks section.
February 24, 2009
A cart system is up, as is individual pages for all the art on the site. The info pages give some info on the medium for each piece as well as any personal comments about the art. I've checked most of the links, but I could have missed some. If you find any mistakes, please let me know.
February 20, 2009
The site has been completely redone (as any return visitor can obviously tell). I hope the new layout is a little more intuitive. The design is based loosely off a template from Metamorphozis Designs--basically, I borrowed some code. For the header, I used some of the lovely brushes made by Luizalenora on Deviant Art. They can be found HERE. Over the weekend I am going to be working out a shopping cart system to make ordering prints and other items from the gallery much easier, so keep an eye out for that. Also, badges are currently unavailable as our laminator is out of commission. I will update when this changes.
January 22, 2009
It's been a while since I've posted update here, so I thought I'd let people watching this site know what I've been working on. I have 4 cards finished for the Swords suit (see my DA site for those). I plan on making the new cards available as prints as soon as I finish all 14 cards in the Swords set. On the subject of prints, I am switching to another printer so prints will be of higher quality. Also, I know many of you expressed interest in getting my Anime Tarot set as a deck of cards. I have found a place to print these as cards, but I would have to place a minimum order of 100 decks. @.@ Thats a humongous investment for me, but if I get enough interest, then I will look into it. Please email me or note me on DA if you would seriously be interested in this. And, finally, I am working on a new set of prints for Animazement. What are they? Now... That's a secret. ~_^
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October 31, 2008
Updates will be coming soon (I promise). My scanner busted about a week ago, along with my husband's laptop--that was a really bad day. Thankfully I had most of my art which I used the laptop for backed up. I think I'd be crying now if it wasn't. I will have to recolor the Nine of Swords (Vincent-FF VII), which I can handle. I just need to replace my scanner, and hopefully that will happen within the next week or so. In the mean time, have a Happy Halloween. My big Halloween thing is tomorrow, and I'm still debating on whether to dress as Sloth from FMA or Lina Inverse from Slayers. I have both costumes mostly ready. I guess we'll see what mood strikes me tomorrow.
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October 18, 2008
The first of the suit of swords is up on my devart account. I will be posting them there as I finish them, and I will add them here once they are available as prints. I think my printers would want to strangle me if I brought everything in to them one at a time, so I will add the swords once the whole suit is finished.
October 14, 2008
New site design is up. Although not the complete overhaul that I threatened, I think this version allows for more flexibility in display and content.
October 13, 2008
Anime USA is over, and aside from spending Saturday morning feeling really sick, I had a great time. The anime tarot chibis went over well, and within the next week or so I should be adding the minor arcana to my gallery, as well as a new series of prints that I started sketching during the con. Also within the next week I will have a new layout for the website as well as a series of hand-made charms (see a preview here).
October 9, 2008
Anime USA! Look for our table in the Artist's Alley.
October 7, 2008
Site actually goes up completely. Personal comment: I've decided I don't like the layout. XD It looked better in photoshop, but it's impractical. So... I'll probably be completely overhauling this place next week after AUSA.
October 6, 2008
Website is posted (I hope). This is very basic until I get a little more time to play with the layout a little bit more.