Showing posts with label Patreon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Patreon. Show all posts
Gemini Journey
Gemini and some Cosmic Communication
(to see a bigger view-visit Gemini Journey; Pollux Pleads in my shop.)
Wowza. It's June already. It's also already pretty hot here in Florida.
The heat has me a bit spaced out and that's totally fitting since I got a request to make this month's Patron rewards theme "something cosmic".
With no more cosmic specificity than that, I chose the May/June sign of Gemini and melded astronomy and astrology into one, because that's how Gemini floats. The air sign has a unique mythology and history behind it. I TIED IT ALL IN, there's a lot to unpack, but I'll try to be brief.
The gemini (Latin for twins) Pollux and Castor are the namesake of the stars in their constellation. To make a long story short, Queen Leda, the mother of the infamous Helen - was seduced by Zeus/Jupiter in the form of, wait for it, a swan, and became pregnant. In the same night, she was also made pregnant by her husband, Tyndareus the King of Sparta, hence the twins. One was immortal- Pollux, one was not- Castor. These twins were super tight, fought in the Trojan War, had major adventures, and when Castor finally died, Pollux couldn't handle it. He went to dad (Zeus/Jupiter) and begged him to do something. He did. He made them both immortal, flinging them into the sky to shine as stars, forever and ever, (well you know) and that's the happy shiny ending.
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Geminis are ruled by "air" making them a thinking yet very chatty bunch, and that chatty part is in tune with the next connection- Mercury.
Hermes, or Mercury, was the god in charge of messages. To the gods, between gods, between gods and mortals, between mortals and the dead (he also took the dead to the underworld/Pluto-that's coming up) you get the idea.
Okay, I mentioned Mercury/Hermes and communication. Mercury got his moniker as the quicksilver messenger with winged feet because Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun. This makes its orbit much faster, hence the speedy association. Messengers need speed, hence communication was probably just a natural trait to ascribe to this planet. So, as DMB would say- Sa-te-lliiiiiiiiiiite. Find the Astronaut. In the second, I just put together a nifty mandala of the stations of Saturn with some fun doodles and comet thingys. Lots of artistic license in that one, but the planets positioning in the Gemini Journey printable ($10+ ink line drawing, $20+ reward print download ) was fairly accurate as of a few days ago, so think about the symbolism in twins positioning, Pluto & Jupiter. What do you see? What does it say to you? Talk to me about it!
Okay- this month also couched RN week! Yay, nurses!!! I love you, we all love you! Thank you. <3 I'm sure you've all seen the caduceus on some nursing stuff. It's a staff with two snakes wrapped around it. Here's the fun part- it's not actually the symbol for healing, that would be the staff of Asclepius, which is one snake wrapped around a staff. The caduceus is actually Mercury's/Hermes' staff, and is a symbol for merchants, commerce, and communication/messengers. However, snakes are super symbolic of healing because of their regenerative powers, and nurses are very much the intermediaries between life and death (Hermes and Hades!) so that makes the caduceus an entirely appropriate symbol. Boom. Caduceus away, nurses. One of the repeat patterns is a caduceus. Do with it as you will.
The second repeat pattern is about cosmic communication on a much larger scale. Om . The sound of cosmic creation, but, ummmmm, more meta? All that is, was, or ever will be. It's nebulous yet simple. It's also relaxing to hummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
So that's the story behind this month's rewards! Stay tuned to the next few Patron only posts over on Patreon for your downloads and let me know if you have questions.
This is a communication themed month, so please let me know how you're doing, or just say hi. :)
Email me, hit me up on insta or facebook .
As always, thank you so very much to my Patreon Patrons for their support. I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart, even though I'm floating and I don't quite know which way is up or down...
In gratitude,
D. Renée
Something wicked this way comes...
It's heeeeere!
October, aka the most wonderful time of the year, is back, and along with it all things Halloweenie.
The Patron reward printables are posted to the Patreon page, so visit there if you're interested in supporting art & getting benefits like freebie downloads & reward codes.
(This month's mid & top tier Patrons get treats from Paris! Read the post for more.)
If monthly subscriptions aren't your goodie bag but you like spooky DIY decor & coloring pages, swing by the NouveauNiche shop for a special bundle featuring 5 Halloween themed pages including one new (to Etsy) owl page. Patrons will remember this guy from last autumn!
And make sure to subscribe to the Collector's Circle newsletter on my website. You'll get a reward code to my Etsy shop when you confirm. :)
And make sure to subscribe to the Collector's Circle newsletter on my website. You'll get a reward code to my Etsy shop when you confirm. :)
I'm heading out today to do a little fall shopping. (This girl needs some more closed toe shoes for the colder climate of the catacombs.) And I might pick up a few more things for our October tree.
What do you do to decorate and get in the mood for this season?
Let me know in the comments!
Happy Haunting!
Always be a mermaid...
Well, it is a tad bit cooler than it was last week, but still way too hot for much outdoor activity unless it involves water.
The UV is 10 out of 10, and the "real feel" is a balmy 103 F.
Here are 4 of my fave little shells from my time at the beach and one of the 5 newest coloring pages available for instant download.
You can pick up the watery instant downloads in my shop, or on my Patreon page.
And FYI, mermaids go topless, so I guess this really is adult coloring. 😆
It's also a bonus Freebie Friday for Patrons on my Patreon page,
so head over to support my project for as little as a $1 a month and get free coloring downloads that you can print again and again.
What do you do when it's too hot outside?
I guess I have plenty of work to do, but I need some playtime...
🌊 Always be yourself, unless you can be a mermaid. Always be a mermaid. 🌊
Flamingo Friday
I've obviously been on a flamingo roll lately.
I'm a bird lover, but these tropical beauties are unique, and I really like unique.
They stand out. They are elegant and really specialized for their environment.
The printable July rewards for my Patreon Patrons followed suit.
You can get them by pledging support on my Patreon page, or swing by my Etsy shop and get an instant download, easy peasy.
Speaking of Etsy,
I put together a lil' flock of fabulous pink things for Flamingo Friday.
I've also listed another of the small watercolor flamingo studies on Daily Paintworks.
These auctions give collectors and artists a chance to add a small originals to their collections at an affordable price. :)
Click to see more or Bid
Thanks for stopping by the blog.
Don't be afraid to stand out.
Stay flamboyant,
stay weird,
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Thanks for stopping by the blog.
Don't be afraid to stand out.
Stay flamboyant,
stay weird,
April showers bring...
I'm busy as bee putting the final touches on paintings and framing work for the Mayfaire show this weekend in Lakeland, but I have created the first four printables for my Patreon Patrons.
May is full of flowers, and a few bees!
These downloads are free for Patrons, and they will be available in my Etsy shop sometime in the next week or two.
Now, I've got to get back in the studio!
There's lots of work to bee done. ;)
A queso fountain and Freebie Friday
It's Friiiiyaaaaayyy!
I was traveling last Friday, so I am a week late getting this freebie up on the blog.
(Today's freebie is on my Patreon page!)
This week has flown by, and I'm glad it's the weekend-
but it can't compare to last weekend.
I got to visit my old home of Tybee Island, GA, and one of my oldest friends from SCAD.
A true "seeester" during my days romping around on one of prettiest, and quirkiest, places on the planet.
The affair was graciously held at the astonishing Drazek abode.
Keith & Jen are the owners of Latitude 32. My personal favorite place to shop on Tybee. Super nice people, great apparel, and the bride designed the company logo!
My friend Kelley was a gorgeous bride, and she really deserves her own post, but I'm actually happy to say that I didn't take many photos after the wedding began.
I was really enjoying myself, and I was sans phone most of the weekend.
The photographer, Travis Sayre, was doing a much better job than any of us amateurs could, anyway.
I do wish I could have gotten pics of the flowers, though! My god, they were gorgeous! I showed up a bit early to help with any extra loose ends before the ceremony, and I got to help put the arrangements on tables. Unbelievably pretty. Two close friends of Kelley's (and also super awesome people!) are amazing floral designers and flew in to do the wedding.
Andrew Zellmer and Sarah Rheaume of Bowerbird Atelier.
The wind was seriously kicking and they still made it work. It was like a fairy tale.
The Sunday Bloody Mary bar brunch at Marlin Monroe's
softened the blow of the open bar reception and The Wind Rose Cafe after party.
(Yes, the after party; the bride insisted.
The bar where the couple met was having its 20th anniversary.
No one refuses the bride!)
Marlin Monroe's is where my husband and I had our wedding reception five years ago after our beach wedding,
so it was really nice to reminisce and walk the beach before brunch.
Brunch wasn't the end of the parties, there were still more beach houses and friends to visit.
Sunday Funday may have originated on Tybee. I'm just sayin'; they were living it there well before hashtags.
Monday was a day for Husboo and I to stroll around Savannah, shop, eat, visit a couple more friends, and pick up art supplies. (I especially miss that part of living in an art college town.)
It was a fabulous trip full of friends and fun,
The photographer, Travis Sayre, was doing a much better job than any of us amateurs could, anyway.
I do wish I could have gotten pics of the flowers, though! My god, they were gorgeous! I showed up a bit early to help with any extra loose ends before the ceremony, and I got to help put the arrangements on tables. Unbelievably pretty. Two close friends of Kelley's (and also super awesome people!) are amazing floral designers and flew in to do the wedding.
Andrew Zellmer and Sarah Rheaume of Bowerbird Atelier.
The wind was seriously kicking and they still made it work. It was like a fairy tale.
The Sunday Bloody Mary bar brunch at Marlin Monroe's
softened the blow of the open bar reception and The Wind Rose Cafe after party.
(Yes, the after party; the bride insisted.
The bar where the couple met was having its 20th anniversary.
No one refuses the bride!)
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| Best wedding favor in the universe! |
so it was really nice to reminisce and walk the beach before brunch.
Brunch wasn't the end of the parties, there were still more beach houses and friends to visit.
Sunday Funday may have originated on Tybee. I'm just sayin'; they were living it there well before hashtags.
Monday was a day for Husboo and I to stroll around Savannah, shop, eat, visit a couple more friends, and pick up art supplies. (I especially miss that part of living in an art college town.)
It was a fabulous trip full of friends and fun,
but you really do need to see the magic that is the queso fountain. I did shoot a quick video of that, because I knew the bride was super excited about it. I mean, yeah.
I'm so very happy that one of the most beautiful, fun, and unique souls I know has found a partner that appreciates and cherishes her like she deserves to be.
Ahhhhhh. I love love.
Okay- back to life. Back to reality.
Back to work.
BUT-
I love my patreon Patrons, too!
Here's a little sampling of the April rewards
posted, so far...
I'll be getting artwork ready for the Mayfaire show this month,
so there won't be any more freebie downloads in April, just download rewards for Patrons only posts, and today's freebie will switch to Patron only soon.
Thanks for swinging by.
Have a great weekend, Beautiful!
I think we might just take it easy...
Left or Right on Freebie Friday
Happy Fri-yay!
I hope you're having a fantastic one, so far.
I've kind of had it with opinions on social media as of late, and I've been steering clear of my personal Facebook newsfeed for the most part. (I'm on my art page and ig, and though.)
The day after a debate is like a port-a-potty after a music festival. No thanks.
I've kind of had it with opinions on social media as of late, and I've been steering clear of my personal Facebook newsfeed for the most part. (I'm on my art page and ig, and though.)
The day after a debate is like a port-a-potty after a music festival. No thanks.
But I'd love to hear what your left or right preference is when it comes to adult coloring pages.
Care to give your opinion on
which one of these coloring downloads you might prefer for print-at-home coloring?
#1 or #2 ?
This particular design is pretty intricate and has a lot of symbolism, but I'll leave that unpacking for a later post.
When it comes to coloring, do you prefer the option to shade yourself, or do you like dark linework?
The dark lines of the original also leave patrons with the options of simply printing the artwork to hang if they wish, so there's that.
Let me know- left or right?
#1 or #2
#1 or #2
It's #freebiefriday for patrons and I'm getting all the downloads together for the reward post.
Thanks so much for your opinions ;-)
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Have a wonderful weekend, and try to stay sane out there.
I love him to the Moon & Back...
Keep reading below to see what inspired this design, and why I love Husboo to the moon & back...
It's Freebie Friday again, and although this month has been chock full of
freebies for the super awesome supporters over on my Patreon page, they still get another freebie today because V-day is pretty much here and I really like giving them free things.
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Here's a little sampling of a few of the free
printables and coloring downloads rewards they've received in the past couple weeks.
Some of these are also available in my Etsy shop, but patrons always get the first dibs and uploads.
I came up with this very simple design because I was thinking about Husboo.
(that's my husband/boo, husband is too formal and I don't like the serious tone. :/)
Every year, I paint him something and get him a card and gift.
It's nice, but it's sort of becoming routine.
I don't like routine...
I like gestures that pull heartstrings and inspire.
However, we are going to continue a tradition that I like very much and clues you in to why my Husboo is the bees knees in every way.
This is a major reason that I love this man to the moon and back, and then on to Venus and back.
It's the tradition of taking my very special single sister out for dinner
on V-Day.
My sister is special needs, and is usually single on Valentine's Day.
Being a single adult is not something that she's overly preoccupied with, but couples' holidays have a tendency to rub a bit of salt in her wounds.
I think it's nice for her to hang out with us as a couple,
because she is treated like a normal adult
and we don't make an issue of her not having kids or a significant other-
we are childless, too!
She also loves to team up with my husband and tease
or "troll" me about whatever they are finding particularly hilarious at the moment.
It's nice to be the butt of joke if it's making them laugh.
Our Valentine's Day won't be spent over a romantic candlelit dinner and wine.
Chances are, we'll be testing out the color-changing rotating stars light I got for my sister as her Valentine gift, and maybe watching Star Wars.
Husboo thinks it's more important for her to have a good day
and some happiness than it is for us to have another night by ourselves.
It was his idea. It always is.
Isn't he the best?! <3 <3 <3
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Well, that's it for today!
I've got a few things to gather for my moon and stars, if you know what I mean. ;-)
What are your plans?
Have a fantastic weekend and a Happy Valentine's Day!
XOXO,
Not bad for a quadruped...
#dontdriveangry
#GroundhogDay
#BillMurray #PunxsutawneyPhil
I pretty much draw something from this movie, and especially this scene, every year.
The movie has been playing in the background (yes on repeat) all day while I've worked.
Bill Murray is one of my favorite actors, and I believe this to be his best comedy, for many, many, many reasons.
It's my absolute fave.
Anywho-
I scanned and turned this sketch into a coloring page before doing anything else to it in case any of my patrons wanted to color it.
Swing by my Patreon page for the printable PDF
Patrons only download, and I hear Phil didn't see his shadow this year, so happy early spring! ;)
All you need is love...
Simple, true, and it stands the test of time; All you need is Love.
For my Patreon supporters, a free PDF to print out and give to anyone this Valentine season. <3
This design is also available as an art print and accessories in all of my print-on-demand shops, and as a printable card in myEtsy shop.
If you have any questions, just email me, message me on my Facebook art page or contact me through my website.
Thanks for the love!
XOXO,
5 New Coloring Page Downloads for Patrons
Pop on over to my Patreon page to see my thoughts on New Year resolutions
and a preview of the latest free coloring printables for pledge supporters.
Humbug Country
The holidays can really tend to magnify what we feel is either currently "right" or "wrong" in our lives at the moment.
The good is great,
and the not so great-
well, there's no mincing words,
it's really shitty.
But if you're feeling overwhelmed and humbuggy-
it's always a good time to stop and remember that it's just a date.
Every culture has a festival of lights to bring a time of celebration and togetherness during the time of darkness and cold to bring comfort.
The light is the focus.
Just as in any time of year,
dwelling on the darkness will stir up an emotional shit storm.
Having dark thoughts?
Stop that mess.
Run yourself a hot bath, make a hot cuppa, pour a glass of mulled wine, whatever you need to do.
If you are really missing loved ones,
find ways to honor them.
Take the funds you would have used to purchase gifts for them and donate to charities,
or volunteer your time at orgs that need you throughout the year.
(Most shelters are pretty good on help during the holiday- picking another date can be even more helpful.)
It's okay to have a pity party,
but show yourself some love and find ways to recognize the light.
Party.
Party hard. However it is that you party, do it.
You deserve it.
Celebrate the awesome parts of your year,
and celebrate the end of the crappy parts.
It's a little hectic with the holidays,
and I haven't been blogging much.
This is also a reminder that this weekend is the last chance to order signed prints or originals from my Etsy shop and have them delivered via USPS Priority Mail before Christmas.
If you're a H.S.T. fan, or a reader of gonzo lit, you might get the reference,
and you might be surprised to know that H.S.T. actually had a soft spot for Christmas.
I drew it up last week for a customer that ordered one of my Turn Pro prints, as part of the OOAK mailer sketch special I was running.
If you like the Hunter S. Thompson inspired sketch,
head over to my Patreon for two printable PDFs.
(It's free for Patrons, and there's also a special 25% code for patrons.)
I hope your holiday season is going well,
and you're steering clear of any Yuletide blues.
What do you do when you find yourself in humbug country?
"Santa" Time Lapse
Yesterday, I was sketching out new holiday card ideas and grabbed the closest thing nearby before the idea escaped into the vapors-
a mailer for my cards.
I shared the sketch to my Etsy updates app
and said the next card order would be mailed with it-
and then I got an order right that second.
I doubted this customer had even seen my update, and it was not a follower or fan's name I recognized, but I told him about the offer anyway. Fair is fair.
Since he had ordered a somewhat Tori related item, I offered to do a Tori Amos sketch instead.
(I enjoy drawing her, and I was up late in the studio anyway.)
Sure enough, this customer didn't even know about the OOAK mailer sketch offer and was excited I was willing to still do something else.
(Santa Time Lapse Drawing)
I was happy to do a special "Santa" sketch for someone getting a
gift for a fellow EWF.
(That's "Ears With Feet" for you non-fans.)
And if you're not familiar with Tori as "Santa", she is one of the alter egos from American Doll Posse.
I love having my art be a part of someone's holiday gift giving,
so making it extra special was even better.
This month, any Patreon supporter that purchases 4 or more cards from
my Etsy shop will receive an OOAK ink or oil pastel sketch on their mailer.
Don't forget to use your codes, and contact me if you forgot yours.
I listened to Midwinter Graces while working on Santa, of course.
Enjoy Tori singing the entire song, Pink and Glitter, here.
What's your favorite non-traditional holiday music?
Have you finished your holiday cards yet?
Freebie Friday; Coloring Page Download
Here's another Patreon supporter reward!
This one is pretty intricate. Here's an example of the scale next to prismacolor pencils.
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| Patron reward free download. |
Click here to learn more about my Patreon page and the rewards.
(And being a Patreon supporter gets you discounts! ;) )
Have a fantastic weekend!
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