Nigel - famous artist or infamous rogue?

[Nigel]

Good news!

Yesterday we got an advance copy of an upcoming article in The Artist’s Magazine, which focuses on drawing skills. Right on the splash page is a half-page photo of yours truly, working away at my easel! The article will come out later this summer.

Here is the funny part - A coincidence? On a whim I had turned on the TV while eating dinner (I hadn’t watched television in months) and was watching PBS. The author was telling a story about “Focus on yourself surrounded by the circumstances you wish to create.” I was thinking about my art career, and recalling how a few years earlier I made a list of goals and dreams. One of those dreams was “I want to be in the Artist’s Magazine.” The next morning I come in to school and my instructor puts this article in front of me. Whoa! Talk about instant results!

Even funnier is the fact that I had said "I want to be in the Artist's Magazine." I had meant that I want my artwork to be featured in the magazine. But what I got was a picture of me - precisely what I had written!

Be careful what you wish for; surely you will get it.

"I know, and stop calling me Shirley."

I just got finished with the drawing which, in the photo, was in the beginning stages. It was a real challenge, and I turned a few corners in the process of completing the drawing. Each time you push the envelope, you come up against some part of yourself. To move through and beyond takes strength and courage, and sometimes just plain patience. My instructor shook my hand yesterday, and congratulated, even complimented me on the piece. My studio mate said he was jealous, because she doesn’t give out compliments often. I think she was just relieved to see it finished. (I heard tell of a plot on the part of my colleagues to do an "intervention".)

Now comes the signing and framing part.

I will post a photo once I acquire one.

[Zorg]

We're only making plans fer Nigel.....

[Stynky Tudor]

Aye Nigel,

Congratulations on the attention, ya must be in xtc.

*and gives a node to Zorg for pun recognition*

Cheers!

(berp)

[Black Hearted Pearl]

Congrats Nigel. Looking forward to seeing the pic of your work and not of you. Oh...that's not what I meant....you know what I mean.

[Katarina Leigh]

Wonderful! I can't wait either.

*raises tankard*

[Capt Grey]

A toast t'yer fame and, hopefully, fortune, Nigel.

'Course the picture of you makes it easier t'make them "Wanted" posters...

[Red Bess]

Nigel! Way to go, mate! May this be the first of many "appearances" for ye!

[Capt. Morgan]

Congrats, mate!! I just hope the article doesn't give too much personal info, as it will make it just that much easier for those angry fathers to find you!

[Scupper]

I know whta you mean Nigel. I said I wanted to be in Playboy and my first delivery that day was to the Playboy lounge. What a coincidence! LOL Just kidding. That's really great. Hope you post it.

Scupper

[Nigel]

Congrats, mate!! I just hope the article doesn't give too much personal info, as it will make it just that much easier for those angry fathers to find you!

I see me reputation precedes me.

LOL

Infamous it is!!!!

[Katherine "Kat" Adams]

Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!!

Look forward to seeing your work.

yours aye

Kat

[Rumba Rue]

Ain't it nice to be reconized for great accomplishments? Who knows there could be a whole new future for you! Congrats and well met!

Rumba Rue

**Smile and Let Your Spirit Soar**

[Captian Wolfy Wench]

Congratz on the exposure, Nigel! As an artist, I know how important and exciting it is to have your stuff out there, on TV, in magazines, or just somewhere where others can see yer work.

I'll have to keep me deadlights open fer that mag. :)

Captain Wolfy Wench

[Nigel]

Here’s another update-

I am in the process of posting me very own store on CafePress.com -

'Twill have much illystration, along with some fun cartoons. There is even a separate store for "Captivatin' Quotes, Mottos, and Axioms."

And, of course, no shortage of "Pyratey things of beauty fer yer collection of Booty!"

I am setting up a pilot store to "test the waters" and make sure things is "ship shape" and runnin' properly.

[so much a Sea Captain at heart, eh...?]

So far it has only a skeleton selection of items and images. This will be added to shortly, as soon as things get rolling.

Wary seafarers should recognize “Skulley” and one or two other familiar images from me artistic plunderins’.

Fer Illystration, Cartoons, and animation stuff:

http://www.cafeshops.com/mk_illustration

Fer Quotes, Mottos, and Axioms:

http://www.cafeshops.com/mk_creative

And, of course, fer Pyratey Stuff:

http://www.cafeshops.com/nigelworks

Check it out, and give me yer feedback.

Then I'll make ye walk the plank, fer bein' an upstart.

[Trapper]

"Tis a right fine selection o' goods ye have there. Though I must admit that I was expectin' t' see the "Happy Clam/Mermaid" onsite.

Trapper

[Spydre Rogue]

Arr...

Congrat'yalations indeed!

Now seein' as ye be sich a goode artist an' all, be a goode lad an' draw me another mug o' rum!

(Har har har har har!) *cough*- wheeze! Arrr...help, I done run aground on me own comedic shoals.

-Spydre

[Nigel]

Patience now, all o' ye's!...

All in good time now, I be gettin' to all that soon, and yer fav'rit Nigel art will be available. But fer now, one step at a time.

"Baby steps, sir.... Baaaaaby steps."

As fer drawin' a brew, Spydre - that's a right fine idear. I think I will.

....ahhhh.....

Thanks fer the requests, mates.

Now walk the plank, ye upstarts!

[Captain Tito]

Congrats Nigel!!

Drink up me hearty YOHO

[Merrydeath]

Baby steps, sir.... Baaaaaby steps."

By this do you mean a wee little babe?

Or Hey Baby, whats shaking?

either way, fantastic, Nigel! Your work is wonderful, and well worth the time. Bravo!