“Merlin realized his books checked out from the Wizard’s library were 200 years overdue.”
A commission I received from IlluxCon 2019.
Discovering Truth In Ancient Fables
Saying Goodbye to A Good Friend
Last Week I said good bye to one of my flagship pieces, "Discovering Truth In Ancient Fables" a watercolor and ink piece that was created in 2014 when I first started this fantasy art journey. It is on my business cards and other marketing materials and was my first piece to be recognized by a fantasy art awards book. It was included in the Spectrum volume 22 book. It was a piece I've never offered for sale and was reluctant to part with, along with a few others, for sentimental reasons. A collector of my work who now owns several of my original paintings, asked a couple months ago if it was available and I replied that I was almost ready to let go but just give me a little more time and to touch base every now and then. Well, persistence works, I finally was ready to let it go because I know it will be going to an awesome home and share the same space as it's siblings where it will be loved very much.
It's always bittersweet to part with a piece that's close to the heart because no matter how accurate a print is...it never quite matches up to an original. That's why they are originals. I do get visitation rights though. :-)
I do have this as prints in my shop, just click HERE to seeto check it out.
Stay safe…stay scareful! 😊😷
A Classic Bonehead Move
Today is one of those days where I think I’m gonna go over the edge like Eugene here. I just realized the link to my shop in my Instagram profile was broken which could have effected some folks to checking out the Surreal Times Sale I have going on there now. It could have been like this for a couple weeks...ugh!!!! Sometimes I could just punch myself in the face!
To rectify this, I’m going to have my sale go on for another 2 weeks. The link is fixed and ready to roll. Note to self, ALWAYS triple check any links before moving on.
“Careful With That Axe Eugene”. Circa 2014.
Stay safe...stay scareful my friends. 😊😷
Surreal Times Print Sale
Surreal Times Print Sale in my shop going on this month. Art can be a great way to get your mind of all this craziness that is going on right now. With 10% off plus free shipping...now’s a great time to do it. Check it out in my shop here.
Be safe….be scareful!
Illustratively yours,
-Fian
©2017 Fian Arroyo
Spring Is Here...Be Safe!
Spring is here! But it’s the most surreal one yet considering the current COVID19 situation. You can still get out of the social isolation and get outside and enjoy spring but at a safe distance from others. We will get over this and get back to the normalcy we are accustomed to but be a little more wise and aware. Be safe!
Springazers circa 2017. Original is available. Prints available in my shop here.
Illustratively yours,
-Fian