Exullium

I've been asked by a number of folks whether the Temeraire Fanart I created made it through to the winners circle in the Temeraire Fanart contest.  I can now confirm that it did! Which is spectacular! I've known for a while, but because it wasn't formally announced I wanted to keep schtum which was really difficult! More details can be found here; http://naominovik.livejournal.com/ Congratulations to all the fantastic artists involved, some of whom I follow here on Deviant Art and thanks to Naomi Novik and her team for making this possible. I'm sure the finished article will be awesome!

Tip 1: When making marmalade ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated, otherwise the condensation will make it look like you've been stashing a giant tank of fanta upstairs that's suddenly sprung a leak. Someone pointed out to me half the adventures in my life seem to involve condiments or the likes...the life of a Concept Artist is totally Rock N Roll...

Hey Folks, It's been a while! Sorry I've been so quiet, but I have been checking in periodically to see what's been going on and  all your comments have been very much appreciated.  Like a lot of artists do at some point, I've been going through a period of doubt. When your passion becomes a job there's a lot of conflict you have to deal with. I've recently been reading a book called 'Art and Fear: Observations On The Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking' by David Bayles and Ted Orland. I would heartily recommend it to any creative. It discusses a lot of the worries many of us have, but what's interesting is that by formalising them in the wri