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I always like to give a little back to you guys that support me on here. Today I want to issue you all a massive THANK YOU if you were one of the deviants that ordered my colouring book www.amazon.com/The-Mandala-Col… .. I received a royalties statement today which I am over the moon about. Not only can it enable me to purchase my much, much wanted Wacom Cintiq graphics tablet.. but there will also be a lot left over to put towards my wedding.. and provide the kids a very happy Christmas! I have been feeling quite low recently.. what with looking after my father who is now in late stages of Alzheimers, and trying to recover from a lower back strain which has left me feeling temporary paralysed from the waist down.
The royalty statement has come just at the right time. As a way of saying thanks I am going to be somewhat prolific in the amount of work that I submit here over the next coming days. I mean, what else is there to do when you can't move!?
The royalty statement has come just at the right time. As a way of saying thanks I am going to be somewhat prolific in the amount of work that I submit here over the next coming days. I mean, what else is there to do when you can't move!?
Illness amongst other things...
So, I haven't been well.. Hence the lack of activity and postings.. Apologies to those of you who have emailed, messaged, etc. I have just been away from the PC and things have got a bit on top of me.. I've been trying to get on top now that I am feeling a bit better.. I have managed to get the second book complete which is now available on Etsy in eBook form (Physical copies will be coming soon.. if you are interested in this format please can you message me.. I'm trying to assess how many copies to get printed up in the first run) Right, onto other things.. I am now going to post the entries to the October REM colouring competition.. If you
October's competition!
October's colouring competiton is now open. I think my latest drawing (R.E.M) will be the picture which will be available to directly download from the page if you wish to take part . Unlike Septembers competition there is PLENTY of time. It's a rather complex drawing so maybe you'll need the extra time! :D The picture can be printed and coloured using pencils, colouring pencils, felt, craysons,.. basically anything goes! If you don't prefer using traditional materials then by all means use your computer. Photoshop, Corel Draw, Gimp.. again anything goes.
As some of you requested, I've listened to you so this time around I will post all entr
And the winning entries are...
1st Place goes to:
A copy of my Mandala Coloring book http://tinyurl.com/jvvsrwz
PLUS any 2 drawings of mine in Super HIGH rez https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/iheartmandalas
And 2nd Place is awarded to:....
Who also wins 2 x Super Hi Rez DPI Digital Drawings of their choice from Etsy
Winners please post me a note to claim you prizes. Congratulations ! Also, if any of the four finalists would like to be named just drop me a line and I will announce who you are! (I have had some entrants who wished to remain anon).
If anyone would like to take part in Octobers competition, send me a note for the details. A drawing will be chosen and wiill b
Competition entries! Help Choose a winner...
Thank you all for participating!
So, here are the t̶h̶r̶e̶e̶ four entries which I have chosen from the batch of entrants. It was really a hard decision as so many of them were very, very good.
I'm leaving it up to all of you to help me choose a winner. Basically, the picture which receives the most favourites/comments over the next seven days (Midnight Friday 19th) will take 1st place.
1st place wins a copy of my published book "The Mandala Coloring Book" http://www.amazon.com/The-Mandala-Coloring-Book-Creativity/dp/1440569983/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
2nd place wins 2 of my drawings in super High Rez from my Etsy
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wow, that's super good news! And the statement, as well as posting more of your works! 
Alzheimers is one of the worst, mean, diseases one can be inflicted with. My mother in law has dementia. It's nasty how it robs you of your life. And of those you love. Bless you for taking care of him.
The only thing backaches are good for (and I know, I'm a back patient) is either producing more artworks, or.. getting a necessary break from it, so we can come back with a vengeance after. Either way.. looking forward to seeing more great mandalas!
Incidentally, since you're using the Copic fineliners, I thought to give them a try. I don't like them much, at all. When I try to erase my pencil marks, the ink loses all their shine. Plus my erasers gets black. Plus I found the little hairplucks with the ink tend to shift a little, making the lines uneven. Maybe I'm putting my lines down too quick and maybe I shuold slow down. However, I think I'm going back to my Pitt Artist pens and micron pens. I liked those. Once the ink is down, that's it. (though a little of the shine always goes with the eraser). But it was worth a try!
Anywayyyy.. when's the WEDDING!!?? 
Alzheimers is one of the worst, mean, diseases one can be inflicted with. My mother in law has dementia. It's nasty how it robs you of your life. And of those you love. Bless you for taking care of him.
The only thing backaches are good for (and I know, I'm a back patient) is either producing more artworks, or.. getting a necessary break from it, so we can come back with a vengeance after. Either way.. looking forward to seeing more great mandalas!
Incidentally, since you're using the Copic fineliners, I thought to give them a try. I don't like them much, at all. When I try to erase my pencil marks, the ink loses all their shine. Plus my erasers gets black. Plus I found the little hairplucks with the ink tend to shift a little, making the lines uneven. Maybe I'm putting my lines down too quick and maybe I shuold slow down. However, I think I'm going back to my Pitt Artist pens and micron pens. I liked those. Once the ink is down, that's it. (though a little of the shine always goes with the eraser). But it was worth a try!
Anywayyyy.. when's the WEDDING!!??