Replica Animal

$359.10 will get you an authentic Animal Muppet replica. Where you ask? Why Master Replicas, of course. These Muppets are the real thing from head to toe! So, if you love the Muppets, you are definitely gonna want one of these. They already sold out of Kermit, but they do have the Great Gonzo as well!

Tooth Fairy Marquette

Available now for pre-order, available in December 2008, from Gentle Giant, is a 8" tall, 7" wingspan Tooth Fairy Marquette from the new Hellboy: The Golden Army. Price is $174.99.

Terminator Salvation Trailer

Go here: Terminator

Hellboy II: Golden Army Figures

You can get your Hellboy II Figures right now at Mezco direct.

Greatest Barbie Ever!

I thought it was a joke at first, but no! Mattel is releasing a Hitchcock Barbie from the movie "The Birds". It should be out in October of this year for around $45.00.

Do you really want that new light bulb?

These new florescent light bulbs last longer, so they say, and are better for energy use, but did you know they contain the toxin and naturally occurring poison Mercury. Mercury is highly toxic and has been linked to everything from Autism to inflamed colons to angry fits and more. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to trying to stop the use of mercury all together and many testimonials from victims of Mercury poisoning. Personally, I love saving energy, but not at the cost of more mercury in our dumps. Even though the packages tell you how to properly dispose of these light bulbs, I have already taken my own small survey of people, and found that no one really feels that they will actually dispose of them any differently than old light bulbs. Most didn't even know you were supposed to. So into the trash they go, once into the garbage truck they will be smashed releasing mercury vapors and trace amounts of mercury into the truck and into the landfill exposing waste management workers and landfill workers and eventually finding its way into our water systems. You do have to wash those trucks from time to time and it does rain on the landfill. Oh, by the way, those flu shots the government sends out every year...94 percent of them have 25 mcg of mercury in them. Children's vaccines? They also contain small doses. Do your own research and learn more. Here are some places to start:

http://www.worldmercuryproject.org

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mercury-poisoning-symptoms.html

What are the negatives of the old light bulbs? Certainly not public health and welfare.

Another paid commission

The father of a fellow working on helicopters wanted a shirt design for his son. He is the guy that has to deploy out and fix the helicopters wherever they are. He keeps those guys flying. He was coming home the 28th of May and then flying all over the USA for vacation and time with family. His father wanted a logo on front and then places and dates on the back like they put on concert shirts. Here are the two designs I came up with for the front. He seemed very pleased. He chose the second design. I tell ya, this getting paid for art thing is great!

My first commision

Here is the painting I was working on for commission. Isn't it cool. I wasn't overjoyed about doing birds, but I learned much new information and facts about these birds as I painted. Did you know the white bird, or Cockatoo is native to Australia? The blue bird is called a Hyacinth Macaw or Parrot. The most recognizable parrot is the Rainbow or Scarlett Macaw. It is from South America. It nests in cliffs and they fly in flocks that look absolutely amazing. My client is really happy with it. I wanted the foliage to look more realistic, but she was very happy with it and wanted it ASAP and thought the foliage looked 3D in front. It's about the client right? So off it went with a happy customer and I got paid to paint. Now thats what I am talking about.

Northern Widow

Wow! Look what I found under a big plastic pond insert in my backyard! It's a Northern Widow. They are just like a black widow but less aggressive and more uncommon. They have orange red spots all the way up their backs. Like when a Cylon's spine glows. BSG fans know what I'm talking about! There was also a beautiful black widow under there as well. No males, so I think they might have gotten eaten! However the black widow female did have a beautiful egg sac she had constructed. I was in one of my first Buddhist dilemmas. A deadly poison spider in my yard. If I take it somewhere else, am I not making it someone else's responsibility and shrugging it off? If I put it in a field, well that field belongs to someone and what if it bites them? Then it would be my fault. I don't want to kill it, but it can't stay in my yard. What do you do? After much deliberation I destroyed the egg sac and killed the black widow. I was instantly overcome with terrible remorse and sadness and I cried for two hours. Who was I to kill this beautiful black widow or her hundreds of babies? So now I still have the Northern Widow in a Mason Jar and I try to feed it and take care of it, but what a terrible existence, living in a Mason Jar. I need to find a Buddhist nun and ask options of what to do in a case like this. I still feel really bad about the whole thing.

Metal Goddess Doro Pesch rocked my world!

Well, I tried to get you guys to go. I even offered free tickets. Too bad. I had the experience of a lifetime! I head banged with the Metal Goddess Doro Pesch and screamed my lungs out. I had front and center at her feet with T. She held the mic up to us to sing again and again, as we screamed out our favorite songs, pounded our fists into the air and and acted like we never left the 80's (which we haven't, so what?). Then what, you ask? Then we went to the tour bus, talked with her and she was gracious enough to sign things for us. T gave her a necklace that I hand made out of wood with her sign (Gemini) and she put it on and seemed really excited about it. She even hugged T and said "Thank you so much!" Man, I tell ya...I never have to go to another concert in my life...I will, because I love going, but I can tell you right now, NO ONE will ever top that night. The music, the fans, the venue, the friends we made, and the most gracious, down to earth, amazing woman ever to rock the universe. I was already a fan for life, but now...well hell, I'm already a fan in my next life.

Going to FT. Worth!

Come with us to FT. Worth to see the German Metal Goddess DORO!!! I have 3 free tickets! Friday April 11th, 2008 at the Ridgalea Theater. We are taking the train down there. Ride along! I promise it will be the best concert you have ever attended!

New Futurama Part 2

Disc 2 in the set of 4 Futurama Movies is available from Amazon for pre-order. The title "The Beast with A Billion Backs" is tentatively set for June 24th. Prof. Stephen Hawking will be a guest voice, and I hear rumor of the robot devil (one of my Favorite characters) playing a fairly large role in this tale of adventure! So, go pre-order! NOW!

In the same vein

I know it's for your car, but what a great product name!

Hmmm...I'm curious.

Ha ha. I loved funny burned out signs!

I will be there!

Hey, Med Fair in Norman, Ok is April 4th, 5th, and 6th. T and I will be at a booth selling our wares. Please come by and say hello! Leela will also be there! The blogging has suffered due to the work and time put into getting ready. I will be back to my good old blogging self sometime. I have several pieces of art I have to get done before my May deadlines, but never fear. I will blog again soon! Look for www.warriorsmagesbards.com coming to a search engine near you!

Star Wars Licensed Costume & Armor Replicas!

Cool news! A company called Museum Replicas in cooperation with its new licensing division Windlass studios will begin creating authentic prop replica clothing and armor from all six of the Star Wars movies. The costumes should be available by spring, with armor from the films debuting at the San Diego Comic Con. Characters from Luke Skywalker to Darth Maul will be represented. These are supposed to be quality high end costumes geared towards high end collectors. Now I just have to decide which Luke costume I want, Bespin Fatigues or Jedi knight with cloak....oh the choices in life we must face. Check out more here.

New Hellboy Prop

This Sideshow Exclusive is from the Hellboy II movie entitled "The Golden Army". It is a 1:1 scale replica of the Samaritan Gun used by Hellboy and features real metal with a real wooden hand grip. The barrel is loadable with the 4 metal slugs that come with the gun. It sits on a specially designed B.P.R.D. stand. They offer flexpay on this prop breaking the total price of $399.99 up into payments to make it easier to own for those of us who can barely make the bills. It really is an awesome piece of work and if you love Hellboy as much as I do, you are going to want this prop.

Cool Balloon

I would love to see this floating by!

Another painting!

This one came about due to the experimenting with the door painting I am working on. I am not certain this one is quite finished though. We shall see, but for now here it is in all of it's glory!

Statue and the strange hood

This is a statue at Oklahoma University. Is anybody else seeing what I'm seeing? Every time I walk past this statue it makes me giggle.



If you can't see it I added some color in photoshop to help.



If you're still having trouble, I flipped the image for ya. Maybe it's just me.



What do you think the sculptor had on his/her mind?