Well guys it seems the roof is about to fall in on my head of late. I have exactly three weeks to get a ton of things done. Here's a running list so far:

* Event Plan for Angelic Shades + 3 Page critique
* Fundraising plan for Angelic Shades + 3 Page critique
* Marketing Plan for Angelic Shades + 3 Page critique
* 3 pg Reflective Essay
* Essay + Presentation on Aubrey Beardsley
* Illustration assignment (with accompanying thumbnails, color comps, and final sketches)
* Thesis paperwork (prospectus and timetable)
* Strip 22 for the Rapunzel Comic
* Other things I can't remember?

So here is a warning that I will be missing from the online world (or sneaking about its dark depths when I should be doing things like sleeping). I hope to make a grand return with many shiny pieces of art for you, including the rest of the seasonal angel series and the revamping of the archangels in all their femme glory!

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN, BASIL?
It means I'll be GRADUATING on May 31st with a Masters of Arts degree! (Granted all goes to plan and I finish my thesis within the time limit). It's FINALLY happening and I'm going insane with fear and excitement and Starbucks all at the same time!

...and then the dreaded job hunt will begin

What's the Commission Commotion?
As far as the question of upcoming commissions, I've had some grand plans in the making for quite some time. With the constraints on my time and my future intention to branch out as an LLC, the long and the short of it is that my current commission prices are going to be raised. I feel that in the past I have been underselling myself to do what I love and it is my intention now to stop living as an amateur artist and really push myself to exceed and to be treated as a professional.

However, before that happens, I am going to have one last commission blast for all of you who watch this journal! It will be the last chance to get commissions dirt cheap, outside of the very few and far between commission sales I have. The Commission Commotion will involve commission auctions as well as a first-come, first-serve chance at getting Illustrations, Transformed Fantasy Portraits, Chibi Portraits, and other types of commissions at a discounted price. This will also involve the first chance for you all to buy some Limited Edition prints I'll be premiering at this summer's cons at a lower price

Stay tuned to this journal to get a heads up on when all the commotion is going down.

Wait, there's more?
Indeed! I'm currently scrambling to get prints and art ready for the Conduit, Dragon Con, and Anime Weekend Atlanta art shows! There's going to be a flurry of activity around here as soon as May is through. So if you're coming to Dragon Con, feel free to drop by my panel and maybe I'll see you there?


Let the mayhem begin! Much love to all of you guys who've stuck with me thus far
Ang