So, I'll spare you the latest chaos around here . . . and there's been some doozies lately. But, I'm alive, we're alive, and onward and upward. I don't know how well I'll get you caught up but I'll hit the highlights in this longer than usual post.
My Space (addressing my chaotic journey of late - for the ATC swap at DeviantScrap.com)
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/12/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital ATC: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits including house from Old Haunts; border from Nitty Gritty 2; lady head, elephant, and left hand from My Picks; right hand from Your Zetti Self; legs from You're Invited; camel from Wild Things, floor from Happy Place; butterflies from Flying Things; crown from Lowbrow; background paper recolored from On the Grid.
First, the big good news . . .
I've had work published in a book! My first book publication, in fact. About a year ago, Martin Dawber found my work through Flickr and asked to borrow some of my work for his new book Modern Vintage Illustration. I was excited and sent in the work he requested. About a month ago the book came out and at first I was a bit upset that all of the participating artists had to purchase their copies at a discount. I expected a free copy as most magazines send you free issues when you're published. But, then we were in Barnes & Noble the other night and I couldn't resist looking for the book. I hadn't seen a copy yet. And there it was and my goodness! I was surprised to find all 5 requested pieces had made it in, 3 of them full pages and one of them in the coveted position opposite the Foreword. Then, seeing the caliber of work from the other artists . . . well I was floored that I was in the book at all. I can't tell you how amazing it feels. Then I realized having to buy my copy was small beans compared to the incredible exposure the book could bring. I am grateful beyond words and still pinching myself.
I created a new blog page (upper far right tab - "Published") to show the work that was used in the book. My Dream Police is opposite the Foreword. The book cover (linked to Amazon) by Julien Pacaud is below:
cover by Julien Pacaud
New kits . . .
I've had some new kits release since my last post. Here's a few previews of those:
The newest kit is this one, Old Haunts
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It's Official
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This hugely on sale Fall Bundle 2012 (only $12.00 for everything and that's nearly 50% off the regular price of these kits!)
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UNpredictable . . . just a great unthemed stash kit
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And lastly, some new work.
I finally updated my Flickr and am in the process of getting back in the swing of posting at my favorite Creative Souls and Deviant Scrap galleries.
Confections
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/12/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap.com in cluding man, frame, birds, "confections", and "no exit" from Old Haunts; flower border and eye from Fall Bundle 2012 (Slightly Sinister and Hint of Odd); ornament from Ornamental; striped paper from Journal Papers 2. Blindfold from personal stash.
Illusions and Diversions
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/12/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: Everything from Tumble Fish Studio's Old Haunts kit at DeviantScrap.com.
Problem Child
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 9/12/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital Collage. Image credits: Tumble Fish Studio kits at DeviantScrap.com: girl, arch, house, people, "treatment facility", "help" from Old Haunts; background created from 2 papers in Journal Papers 2; ornaments from Ornamental. Wings from my personal stash. Flowers from Holliewood Studio's The Collector kit at DeviantScrap.com
My Schtick
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 8/29/2012. All rights reserved.
Digital collage. Image credits: face, body, legs, hat, tickets in side border and telegram overlay in background all from It's Official; colored border from Freestyle; hair from UNpredictable; and black vine borders from Nitty Gritty 2 kits. (all Tumble Fish Studio kits at Deviantscrap.com)
The Delicate Delegate
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 8/25/12. All rights reserved.
Digial Journaling. Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio kits, mostly It's Official, background color from On the Grid papers, a side border and ladies from Nitty Gritty 2, and flowers from Remembrances.
Lame Sauce
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copyright by Marsha Jorgensen 8/2012. All rights reserved.
Image credits: everything from Tumble Fish Studio's UNpredictable kit.
Coming up . . .
I look forward to sharing some prize drawings, featured artists, and freebie images . . . all coming soon!