Nigel Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 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. Sir Nigel - aka "Sir Freelancealot"; aka "Ace of Cads"; aka "JACKPOT!!" (cha-CHING!) "Mojitos BAD!...Lesbians with free rum GOOD!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorg Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 We're only making plans fer Nigel..... Drop a kitten six feet, and she grins... Drop an elephant six feet, and ya gots yerself a mess ta clean up.... Sometimes bein' the biggest and most powerful is the LAST thing you wanna be..... Mad Ozymandias Zorg the Unsnottered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Aye Nigel, Congratulations on the attention, ya must be in xtc. *and gives a node to Zorg for pun recognition* Cheers! (berp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hearted Pearl Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 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. ~Black Hearted Pearl The optimist expects the wind. The pessimist complains about the wind. The realist adjusts the sails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katarina Leigh Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Wonderful! I can't wait either. *raises tankard* "Dum Spiro Spero"- "While I breathe, I hope" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Grey Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 A toast t'yer fame and, hopefully, fortune, Nigel. 'Course the picture of you makes it easier t'make them "Wanted" posters... Captain, we always knew you were a whoopsie. Rumors of my death are entirely premature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Bess Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Nigel! Way to go, mate! May this be the first of many "appearances" for ye! Ladies in Scarlet: Piratical Art and Accessories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Morgan Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 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! Touche' Ship's Marksman & Crab Fiend Pyrates of the Coast "All the skill in the world goes out the window if an angel pisses in the flintlock of your musket." "Florida points like a guiding thumb, To the southern isles of rumba and rum, To the mystery cities and haunted seas, Of the Spanish Main and the Caribbees..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 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 "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted April 29, 2004 Author Share Posted April 29, 2004 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!!!! Sir Nigel - aka "Sir Freelancealot"; aka "Ace of Cads"; aka "JACKPOT!!" (cha-CHING!) "Mojitos BAD!...Lesbians with free rum GOOD!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine "Kat" Adams Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Congratulations on such an accomplishment!!! Look forward to seeing your work. yours aye Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted May 3, 2004 Share Posted May 3, 2004 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** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captian Wolfy Wench Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 5, 2004 Author Share Posted May 5, 2004 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. Sir Nigel - aka "Sir Freelancealot"; aka "Ace of Cads"; aka "JACKPOT!!" (cha-CHING!) "Mojitos BAD!...Lesbians with free rum GOOD!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trapper Posted May 5, 2004 Share Posted May 5, 2004 "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 Captain of the Tinker's Damn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spydre Rogue Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted May 7, 2004 Author Share Posted May 7, 2004 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! Sir Nigel - aka "Sir Freelancealot"; aka "Ace of Cads"; aka "JACKPOT!!" (cha-CHING!) "Mojitos BAD!...Lesbians with free rum GOOD!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Tito Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Congrats Nigel!! Drink up me hearty YOHO <span style='font-size:21pt;line-height:100%'>Have Parrot Bay, will travel. WILL SHARE TOO!!!</span> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrydeath Posted May 9, 2004 Share Posted May 9, 2004 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! Pirate Lass with sass, brass, a cutlass, an a nice *ss. Capt of the FOOLS GOLD PIRATES BLAST BREAST CANCER! GET A MAMMOGRAM AND SAVE YOUR TREASURED CHEST: http://www.myspace.c...iratesthinkpink http://www.myspace.c...oolsgoldpirates CAPT OF THE ONLY PYRITE SHIP AFLOAT: THE FOOL'S GOLD- look for us and Captain Merrydeath on facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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