Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Lost Machine

I just finished a new book which I got from my friend Richard A. Kirk who is also an amazing artist.
I thought I should mention it here on my little blog, because I LOVED it! and just had to share!.
The Lost Machine is a novella written and illustrated by Richard a.Kirk
Here's a little about the book taken from the site, because no matter how hard I try the description is way better from the site then anything I could ever write...basically all I can say is that I absolutely adore this book! it's one of those novels that is so descriptive, it's so easy to see it in your mind and you just can't put it down.
From the Lost Machine page:


In a wasteland ravaged by plague, Lumsden Moss steps out of a decaying prison. Armed with a satchel of yellowed notebooks containing the fragile memories of five murdered children, he is determined to track down and confront their killer. Lumsden accompanied by a stranger, begins a long journey to the vast City of Steps where he is forced to confront the horrors of the past and present.



“A crow, chased by smaller birds, rose from a wind sculpted tree. Twisted strands of grass emerged from the snow and rattled against the crust, but it was a person standing in the yard that caught his attention and set his heart racing. Moss looked over his shoulder. Going back inside was unthinkable. Seeing that the gates were loose, the locking mechanism brutalized, he shoved them outward. The dry hinges juddered, showering the bricks with rust that looked like flakes of dried blood.”

What Richard has succeeded in doing here is to draw a dark,strangely beautiful world—a world uniquely his own (which I would love to see more of by the way)... He has made his places real and his people breath.
Mike Mignola, award-winning creator/writer/artist of Hellboy

I can't wait till Richards new book comes out, So if your looking for a new book to check out, have a look at The Lost Machine:)
You can purchase the book here:Purchase The Lost Machine
Richard A. Kirk website(his amazing artworks!): http://www.richardakirk.com


Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Seven Years

Fan Expo is finished for another year and I had a BLAST! I loved seeing old friends and making new ones! The artwork this year was amazing! I'm going to have to make a separate blog post just to show them all to you!.
Aaron and I also celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary! Saturday was the big day:). even though I was working that day(and Saturdays the CRAZY day at Fan Expo)we made it so much fun! and managed to spend lots of time together:).
Aaron and I:)
This picture just makes me giggle:), I'm back off to work, gotta get these commissions done before October! then I'm back working on my own projects! I can't wait:).

Monday, July 25, 2011

Sketch Fest #16

This is my sketch from this months Sketch Fest, prompt: Beautiful Dream.
I pictured a knight getting lost in some magical forest, seeing her...a beautiful magical elf, thinking he was dreaming.

She's 5X7 on illustration board, I'm going to clear Gesso her and then paint her in oils...the problem with this plan is that I have NO idea how to paint in oils...looks like I got to try it on something:)
It will be a bit of an adventure...I'm excited! let's hope I make it out with success!
More on Sketch Fest: Sketch Fest Website

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I got a new book!:) Memory's Wake

I bought a book online this weekend from an artist friend of mine and wanted to share it with all of you!
Memory's Wake by Selina Fenech
I am sooooo excited about it and can't wait to read it! I remember reading the very rough drafts that Selina used to post on Livejournal, I was already in love with reading it then, I can only imagine how amazing it will be now!.

I'm just horrible with explaining what a book is about, but thankfully Selina has made a small video to show you all!

I'm also SO excited about the illustrations within the book! there is 44 illustrations in total! I'm big on illustrations...maybe being an artist myself :) but Selina's work is amazing and just an added bonus! all big wins to me!:)
For more info on the book or where you can purchase it yourself : memoryswake website

Friday, July 15, 2011

Art Print Giveaway!

 It's that time again! Time for another free print giveaway contest!!!

 STARTS July 16th ENDS August 16th
*Here's how to enter:
*Email me at Monika (at) faebylart.com  OR faebylart (at) hotmail.com with your name and email address(so I can contact you if you win) and let me know "what is you favorite art work of mine and why?"
The winner will randomly selected and notified on August 17th.

*what you choose as your favorite artwork and what you want as a print can be different! if you win I will ask you to choose a print of your choice.*

*you can view my artwork on my website here: www.faebylart.com or on my facebook page here:Faebyl Art Facebook

GOOD LUCK!!!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

The Keeper Of Dragons

New work that I forgot to post! promise I will post more:) it's just been so hectic here! yikes:)

Monday, June 13, 2011

Faery Fest's Enchanted Ground!

This weekend is the Enchanted Ground Festival! for more info you can head over to www.faeryfest.com
I will be there the whole weekend and I'm always sooooo excited about this show:) I would have to say it's one of my favorites:)
Come by and say hi! I love meeting new people:)
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