Memorabilia

[briarwood]

Back from Memorabilia. Boy, that's a long journey to do twice in one day. (Usually I'm smart and stay in Brum for the weekend.)

I bought two new t-shirts (fantasy prints) and a fantastic Luis Royo signed (!!!) print which was a very early birthday gift from garretsuze61 (thanks again!). It's a print of this painting but the full version in landscape format - the link only shows about a third of it. Fantastic. I'm a sucker for Royo's art; I don't care how un-PC it is - Royo's gets me on a very visceral level. I just love his women.

I'm now looking around my room wondering where the hell I'm gonna put it. I can't sacrifice my slash wall, though maybe I could take down the big poster. Otherwise I'll have to give up my beautiful angel in chains... I'll find a home for it.

We also talked to a guy who does some lovely fan art. This is the chap's web page. Sue bought herself a great Star Wars print from him (or, actually it was a set of four, presented as one). I didn't see anything I liked that much - most of his display was Star Wars - but he also does custom work, and oh, boy am I tempted by that idea. The Asylum con is going to take up all my cash for the time being, but I'm definitely saving his card for when I've got some extra cash. (Like if my annual pay rise ever actually shows up!)

Plan for the rest of the weekend: write fic. I have a deep insecurity about the fic I'm currently writing; no one's gonna like it, or if they do, they won't "get" it... I'm paranoid. But it's damn near writing itself so I must get back to it.

Comments

[admiralandrea.livejournal.com]

That Royo is a really beautiful picture. I've never heard of him, but I can see why you'd like his work, it's amazing.

[morgan32.livejournal.com]

I came across Royo a few years ago when I started to get interested in digital art (his isn't digital). The way he blends elements of fantasy and sci-fi, fear and sensuality, technology and natural elements - it's incredible. Also hugely sexy :-)

Do a quick Google search for his work - there's loads of it online and it's totally worth it.

[admiralandrea.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I will have to google him, when I have time to sit and appreciate his work.

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

I was going to say the same thing - I've never heard of Royo - but that is a gorgeous print.

[slipperieslope.livejournal.com]

Me either, but his work is gorgeous and I quite liked the other person's style, too. More graphics oriented, but very good.

[snailbones.livejournal.com]

One of the (many) things I love about LJ... I get to talk to nice people and they teach me stuff! Bliss *g*

[betagoddess.livejournal.com]

Just a lovely painting. =>}