It has taken a couple of weeks to settle back in and recover from the experiences of the First Annual RenConventionRenConvention 2010 was a coming together of the diverse community of the Mythic Arts, Renaissance Festivals, and the PanCeltic Revival to celebrate the rebirth (the meaning of the term Renaissance) of art and handcraft that is ( Read more... )

Well, I really must get back in the habit of blogging here. As is the case with so many, Facebook has been drawing me away. However, this cross posts to Facebook, and I can writ it have it post there. Perhaps one day they will indeed create the perfect social network that allows me to blog, host a webstore, share photos with family, friends, and ( Read more... )

I would like to take a moment to observe the passing of Dave Arneson, the co-creator of Dungeons & Dragons, with Gary Gygax. I never met or knew Dave, however his work was so influential to me and a vast horde of my generation, that it can hardly be expressed. I would remind you that it is a "Geek" world we live in today and whether you play D&D or ( Read more... )

We have a group of friends, some of whom are reading this..HI!...who get together every year and visit Mardi Gras in New Orleans each year. They tend to theme their costumes for the days. It seems this year, one of the themes is The Island of Dr. Moreau with a Wild West flavor. So we were honored to create two mask for folks who will be going, and ( Read more... )

I would like to share with you one of the more inspirational things I love.
This is the "A knock at the Door" flash video from Duirwaigh Galleries. It is complied of art by many people who I am now honored and proud to call my friends. It was inspiring the first time I saw and still is. I think this really sums up why I love fantasy and mythic art ( Read more... )