Hello everybody,



About 50% of my gallery was deleted last night -- on purpose. As much as I'd like to say, "Deal with it, it's been done." I feel I should give a little explanation. All I really want to say is that I believe my style is changing. Stuff as early as 2006 was deleted, and while it's been saved on my harddrive for me to look at and laugh at, I think I'd like to represent myself as a more accomplished artist; better, with more practice...more to offer.

On that note, I'd like to say that some new art is coming to this gallery soon. Hopefully an experiment in a new style.


MAJOR UPDATES

"GYPSY"

Gypsy, the novel has reached 100,00 words. I know it's a big number for me, too. Hopefully soon, it will be printed for the first time. Read, edited and then sent out to be considered in the publishing industry. Shivers.



"CIRQUE"

I say this very tentatively...and with a lot of trepidation. Myself and the fabulous ~BrownieBottomSundae (GO VISIT HER GALLERY RIGHT NOW) are going to try a collaborative effort on a *possible* new Graphic Novel. I am going to call it "Cirque" until we both pick a name.

Take that as you may.






Best wishes & Happy Holidays everybody.
I thank you all dearly for your support over the past many years, and hope to produce even better art in the future. Your comments, feedback, faves, and overall visits & support mean the world to me. Thank you, everybody, for sticking around.





with love,
talisturo

Been inactive for several weeks due to a Macbook-gone-savage. Got a new one, this one is even worse.


I love Apple, but I'm beginning to consider testing this "Mac's are now more recyclable than ever" theory.


Annnyway my loves, this mac will likely be sent in, and for the 4th time, they will probably give me a brand new one, 5 weeks later. Hoping for the best...you'd never think I'd hate getting a new computer, but it's getting ridiculous.


Hope you don't think I died. Sorry I can't respond personally to all your +favs and devWatches. Signed into a good 300+ alerts and like 5 comments (hah.) Thanks for the "fav and runs" but if you comment, you will get an answer sooner. ^^




Anyway, thanks for reading. Hope to be producing art soon...I definitely have lots of ideas.



love,
Talisturo

Hi everyone,


Just letting you know, since I have a University Art Class, my portfolio (for Storyboard/Character Design) is due at the end of our school year. Our semester exam consists of a completed digital/traditional portfolio of a 30+ page comic. So, I've been writing up the script and today, I went into the final stages of drafting the plotline. I think it's really good!

Anyway, I left some "open spaces" so perhaps we can have a contest or two to have you, or your original character featured in the comic at sometime...if anyone's interested in something like that. I recently did a contest (elsewhere) for a specific name, and the name, "Libera Maria" won out...you'll see how it all ties together in the end.

I think you'll all really like it.




In other news, I may be having surgery this month...nothing's set in stone yet, but they're considering moving my gallbladder + appendix. I have a shitload of tests to do this week (as if I haven't done enough already, haha) but that will be some of the final decision making there. So, I'll keep you guys updated, but I may be back -- sans two organs!


Oh yeah, I suggested a Daily Deviation! And the artist, ~Kaduflyer got it. I'm so happy. It's a really good piece of Quasimodo the famous Bellringer of Notre Dame.

(Forgot to mention that, hehe. Make sure you all suggest dd's! There's some amazing art out there.)



Hope everyone is well.



Love,
talisturo

Just saying that Durango Choir is seeking donations to make it to San Francisco. If you can donate, or know anyone who can, please have them contact me.

If you could:

Help advertise this journal by telling others
Ask for donations from larger companies (family, friends, etc.)

Donate "door prizes" including:

Movie Tickets
Wine Baskets
Artwork (printed) (Possibly for raffles?) (Or decorations, of course)



Just lending support in any way shows a lot of compassion. I thank any and all of you who consider donating time, money, or effort to helping us get to San Francisco.



Love you all.

Hey guys.

Some of you may know that I was recently invited abroad to study at Cambridge University briefly, as well as take a visit to Sorbonne University, in France. If you don't -- well now you do!

I'm trying to get the word out all across the internet and locally. Donations are accepted in any amount. If you want to buy prints, let me know and I'll throw some up. Basically, if you're interested in any sort of art, I'm open for your abuse.


I made an ad on CRAIGSLIST which anyone is welcome to check out.

It's intended for locals, but applies to anyone.


DONATIONS OF:

Tin Soda Cans
Money
Corks (from Wine Bottles)
Cell Phones & Inkjet Cartidges


Are all accepted. Fundraising ideas are ALWAYS accepted.


I'm doing work and shows with the Service Dogs for this one too, guys, so if you're local (Las Vegas, Nevada) come check it out.

Also, please read below,


CAN YOU:

Donate wines, or cheeses? (not kraft and EZ cheese you dunces. xD)
Volunteer to host a dinner or breakfast?
Provide space to host a dinner, or breakfast?
Provide a sponsorship from a company?
Provide a cash donation of any amount?
Write pursuasive letters to people who could provide donations?
Consider hosting contests in support of this cause?
Get the word out? (repost this in any other journal?)
Provide artwork, or T Shirt designs for the cause?
Provide assistance in any way? (any sort of donation)
Provide craft ideas



If you can help - I want to hear from you. Please send me a note on my dA, email me (talisturo@yahoo dot com) or give me a call. Phone number provided to those who ask. ^^


THANKS DEVIANTART, AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!