The Pay Off!

 

So, I am striving to become a good custom artist. I want to reach a level where I don't really need to use a reference and I just pull this shit out of my head. As, I believe, it should be. Last night I stayed up until 4am working on this. A walkin comes to the shop the other day and wants a 2d compass rose tattoo and I begin to pitch him an idea to get away from the stamp he is wanting. He starts talking pin up and what not... so I start showing him my sketch book and tell him that I would love to have the chance to draw something custom for him.

Well, this morning I sent him the drawing I whipped up (the only thing referenced is the star) and he responds with, "Dude that's awesome. I love it." That's what this is all about for me. Proving to myself that I can push my limits as I am still a rookie and getting that kind of response from a client who wanted a flat 2d compass rose.

His appt was a lil ways out so I even took the time to render the drawing. So, this weekend we start laying this little lady down - 1/4 Sleeve Upper Arm. Can't wait!

Mailing em out!

I won't lie to you guys... it feels pretty damn cool to be mailing out my artwork to some folks here in the U.S. and even in Canada! I mean being that I am nothing more than just a humble rookie I feel honored that people are wanting to hang my work on their walls, in their shops etc. I get a warm fuzzy feeling. Thank you guys!!!

Tattoos, Art, Life

So, before I head off to work - stop by the print shop and pick up prints that I have to mail out I just wanted to say that though life is full of ups and downs - highs and lows I try to always look up. I think the hardest thing to deal with in art and life is those moments when you hit a wall or a block. Like last night. I pulled out the old sketch pad and couldn't seem to make anything happen. You have to learn to put the pencil down and move on with life. Just because you suck at that moment doesn't mean you've lost your talent or ability, even though it feels that way lol.

Shit comes in waves for me. I will hit a spree of just cranking out stuff without thought and then I hit that point where I feel like I am trying to force something to happen and it's all crap. Funny though just a year ago I couldn't even hardly draw. Just gotta keep pushing! On a side note - it feels pretty damn cool to know I am about to go mail out my art to different folks across the U.S. and even Canada. That's a rad feeling to know that people are going to have a piece of my life hanging on their wall somewhere.

I got shit to do so later...

My online store

I decided to open an online store where you can purchase my art. I will be offering prints, stickers, posters and even original works. I feel that I have set the prices fair and affordable so check out my store at http://www.lonnymorgan.bigcartel.com and see what's there... you never know you might like something you see!

Grinding

So when people ask me what I've been up to lately this is it! Tattooing, painting with acrylic, doing marker art, mixing that with pencils... I have basically been really pushing myself to become a better artist. You see, some don't realize that I am a self taught tattoo artist / artist. I started tattooing Jan. 2010 in my basement. I started to work at a shop in just 4 months of that. I couldn't even draw... matter of fact I didn't even make an attempt to start drawing until I was hired at Lucky 7 Tattoos and that was in August 2010. So, I have been drawing for under 2 years... Painting for less than that... and trying other mediums even less than that. I just want to grow... so I push... that's what I've been up to lately. The pix in the collage are all very recent works.

Joined forces with Inkup ltd.

 So, I have been doing a lot of designs lately with different mediums. I was approached by Inkup ltd. to submit my designs so that they could turn them into clothing. I figured why not and joined forced with them. So far, they have five designs from me. They have only released only one of my designs for purchase so far but we just paired up... so be cool and know that I have more shirts coming soon for men, women, large and small!!!!

Official site: www.inkupltd.com      Facebook: www.facebook.com/inkupltd

Girlie V-Necks are avaliable at http://www.inkupltd.com/shop/heart-locket/

Suicide King Painting

I spent countless hours drawing, prepping canvas and painting this piece. I had a couple of nights where I was up til like 4:30am working on this. 18x24 - Acrylic on canvas. Someone asked me how much I would take for the original and the answer is $700.00. I am offering prints though for just $35.00 at 18x24 which are done by a quality service printing company. Below is a pic of an actually print that Dewey of Orphan Irons received.

Picture is a blurry cell pic but I can promise you that the prints are good! So, if you want visit my online store at http://www.lonnymorgan.bigcartel.com :)

I found this pic on my pc. This is a better shot of what an actual print looks like. Thanks for looking!

Stickers

So I had some stickers made from some of my recent art projects. They are UV Coated and Laminated so they can go on your car or any outdoor use. I think I will continue to do this as well. Every time I crank out something I am proud of I will have a stickers of it made. They are cool and fun... pick some up!