CBLDF Auction @ SDCC

I am excited to say that I am participating in this years Comic Book Legal Defence Fund at the San Diego Comic Con. I am unhappy to say that I won't actually be able to physically be there for it, so those of you who are going have to have an extra good time to make up for me not being there.

This worked out brilliantly. I needed to draw a portrait of my friend, John C. Worsley, in return for him drawing me (see his version of me below)


He happens to have a bit of a (possibly) unhealthy obsession with the numbers 12 and 24, but then again, so do I. Being that this is about Comic Books, I decided to use this opportunity to draw Worsely as his comic book identity, which is clearly DC's "The Clock King".

I'm smitten with Batman TAS, and used their version of The Clock King for the piece.

Here it is, as a scratchboard numberism drawing (1 - 12, to mark the hours of the clock, of course). Original is 8" x 10" and will be available at the auction. If you will be there, you should go, and bid. Not just mine. There are many awesome artists participating, including one of my favorites, Jim Lee.






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This holiday season has been a good for Tab and I and our little group here in Portland. I had a few last minute projects to work on (a beautiful wedding scene I turned into a numberism portrait) and a few I'm still working on now, and hope to continue working on into the coming year (including the Zombie Comic and a numberism scene that I'm dying to draw for a friend of mine).

I came back from Seattle inspired. We stayed up there with some of Tab's family and I had the opportunity to get a closer look at some of Christen Shaw's work (who is my brother-in-law's fiance - nice ring, by the way). The online images just didn't do the detail and lighting justice. I unfortunately can't show you my favorite piece, but she'll hopefully have pictures of it online soon. I can, however show you the beautiful piece she gave Tab and I. I don't think anyone has ever given me a painting before.

Again, this picture doesn't do it justice, but that's just reflective of my ability with a camera... which is way below par.

Below is something else of hers.



A month ago, my mother sent me oil paints from my late grandfather and I've been meaning to put them to use. After seeing all her work (and my favorite with the luminescent ocean scene- hint hint- put it up), I've come back wanting to paint. While taking a break from the comic book, I started my first piece. I will put up pictures when it's finished.

I have a few ideas for incorporating more vivid color with my numberism work as well. We shall see.

I love being inspired. It's something I revel in.

The Saturday Market is closed for 2 months. We'll be back in March, and until then, we artist people need to keep our hands busy. More than anything, I'm working on finishing the Comic Book "Teenagers Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse". We might also jump around the coast a bit to do some artwalks in Seattle and Northern California. Not to mention, Villain, which we plan on shooting either January or February.

Ah, I should note, that the gallery will be open again, come January 1st.

On that note, The Portland Examiner interviewed me about Saturday market's last days in their "Festival of the Last Minute" article. Which you can see Here and Here. (I am in Part 2).

More than anything, this break gives me some time to play. We've all worked pretty hard this past year, and I'm looking forward to seeing where some free time and creativity will bring me.

Happy New year to all of you, and thank you again for your continued support.

26

This week, I am turning 26. Not a mile marker in life, not a turning point, historically speaking, but my birthday nonetheless. I'm personally quite happy with this year so far and am looking forward to the next one. Let's see a recap:

I finished my Perpetual Motion series (yay!), my husband, best friend and I opened up our first gallery, which happens to be next to an awesome coffee shop (Anna Bannanas), I've met a group of wonderfully artistic friends up here and am absolutley loving Portland life, and I'm now working on a comic book about zombies, which is something I've always wanted to do.



Last and not least, my amazing husband and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary just last month, and we continue to be a contradiction to the normal idea of a married couple.



I don't know what more I could ask for, really.So instead of a gift for me, I'm offering a gift to you.

This week (starting at Saturday Market), I will knock off 15% off everything when you buy two or more prints. Moreover, for just this week, I will bring all my online prices down to my special booth prices. :) These are found at www.SiennaMorris.Etsy.com and www.FrogFaith.com/gallery At the FrogFaith Gallery, you can order to pick up at our gallery while avoiding shipping and handling.

You get the 15% off at our gallery as well at 1216 NW 21st ave. We open at 2pm and stay open all night. We work upstairs, so feel free to holler if we don't come down.

Have an awesome week and happy Friday the 13th!