Looking for some creepy or spooky art? Then you have come to the right place. Grimvisions creates some very unique one of a kind, hand made, original sculptures and figures. If you have any questions or if you are looking for something specific contact me. Or check out my shop for what I have available.
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There’s a quote I heard in a television commercial: No one has a monopoly on good ideas. I’d like to believe that’s true. I understand what’s at the heart of that statement. But in a world where ideas are copied and artwork is plagiarized, a concern exists that nothing is truly our own. Once we put it out in the open, a good idea can instantly be copied and redistributed under someone else’s name.
This is happening right now to John T. Unger.
John T. Unger – an artist known for his finely crafted artisanal firebowls – has become involved in a gross legal battle with a company that has stolen his designs. But the lawsuit was not filed by John to stop the company that copied his work. The suit was filed by the company to force John to lose his copyright and the control of his ideas.
It’s clear John’s work has been plagiarized – from the design of the products to the names under which they were previously sold. He has a terrific case. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have the funds to fight an extended legal battle. He’s afraid his finances (and his business) will fail as the plagiarist works to drag the case out.
John is struggling against an entity that has taken his ideas, mass-produced cheap knockoffs, and is using the money made from the theft of his designs to shut him down. This cannot be allowed to happen.
Visit John’s site to learn more about his plight and discover what you can do to help him maintain the rightful ownership of his creations: http://www.johntunger.com/legal-defense-fund.html
King Unicorn is a guest blogger here at Grimvisions. You can see more of his work at http://kingunicorn.blogspot.com/
I have decided to offer these 2 pieces for sale.
The Monster, a highly detailed piece. The Monster and box are entirely hand-crafted with great attention to detail. This is my most involved piece to date, and will never be reproduced. It measures It measures 17 inches wide x 16 inches deep x 2 feet tall. Read more about it on my ETSY shop
The Mummy continues my line of mummy pieces. It stands 22 inches tall and is mounted on a sandstone base. You can read more about it here on my ETSY Store
Time is the enemy of art. No matter what you do, you can’t stop the hours in the day from marching on. And that means you have to be smart about how you choose your projects, execute your ideas, and manage the limited time you have at your workbench.
We all have responsibilities that have to be taken care of before we can focus on our art. And when you look at the time left in your day (or week) to devote to creative pursuits, it can feel like you don’t have enough. What can you do to change that? What can you do to squeeze more art out of your art time?
- Keep a Project List Ideas are fleeting. If you don’t record them when they come to you, you might lose a few really good ones over time. I keep my ideas in a small leather notebook. It’s just the right size to take with me when I leave the house or travel, and I’m always scratching cryptic notes and doodles in it about possible projects to explore. Why is this important? Well, if you have ideas on-hand, you don’t have to spend time coming up with new projects to work on. Something is always waiting for you to start.
- Set a Schedule I like to print off a monthly calendar at the beginning of each month and write down what projects I need to tackle. Seeing the days, workload, and hours available in one place helps me better allocate my energies. I’m less likely to cut my studio time short or commit to distractions when I can clearly see what I have to do and how much time I have to get it done.
- Work on Multiple Projects I tend to keep three projects going at the same time. When I finish one, I cycle a new project into the mix. The reason for this is that some projects need time for the clay to harden, the mold to cure, the paint to dry, or the smoothing solvents to evaporate. Rather than knock off early, I’ll pick up the next project and get to work for the remainder of my studio time.
- Don’t Fight Your Craft Sometimes success comes from being willing to let go. If a project isn’t working out right, set it aside and move onto the next. If you don’t feel like creating one night, spend your studio time researching future projects, reading tutorials, or looking at the work of others for inspiration. Pushing yourself to work when you’re not ready has the tendency to breed problems (or flaws) into your projects. As long as you make a commitment to use your studio time for your art in some way, you’ll continue to use your time wisely.
King Unicorn is a guest blogger here at Grimvisions. You can see more of his work at http://kingunicorn.blogspot.com/
Bones over at HauntStyle maintains a very active blog that contains in his words
Images, ideas, instructions, and information for people who live for Halloween, or just want to add some creepiness to their lives.
How he finds such wonderful content to share with the Halloween minded, I have no idea. I visit his blog every few days and am always surprised at what he has found. Do yourself a favor and check it out.
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