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TODAY'S FEATURED POST

To Green Angel Tower – cover art


Donato Giancola

Periodically I make the choice to lean in heavily on a commission, dramatically increasing the amount of labor, focus, and intent I wish to bring to a painting.  This bar is raised by myself, never by my client, as the desire is to create a portfolio piece I can leverage for broader use, benefiting my client, and hopefully my career. This is one such instance. When Shawn Speakman of Grim Oak Press asked if I…

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YESTERDAY’S POST


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Initium


Vanessa Lemen

January 2, 2025 - [caption id="attachment_79179" align="aligncenter" width="364"] Initium, graphite on paper[/caption]   Well, here it is, day 2 of a new year!.. or.. a moment amidst a succession of infinite moments.. a continuum.. Some may call it a new beginning, a time-stamped signifier of starting anew, a refresh, or even a departure from what was. We can make it whatever we want it to be, and maybe even more importantly, we can relinquish our need for control when it comes to some of the parts we hold onto so tightly. I think this might be one of the most important things we might try to do, honestly. Especially when it comes to time. There is always the present, and as far as I can tell, tomorrow this will also be true. I think when it comes to setting…

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