NARFA Memories

NARFA Memories

A little warm up before I drive back into the piles of back logged commissions I have collected. 2016 was not as productive as 2015, the muses were not generous this passed year. Though I acted like they were and kept taking commissions. 2016 has been in a two words... Disappointing, and Traumatic...

Anyhow, here is a still-life... I know still-lifes are not very exciting for most. For me however, they are very cathartic. There is no stress or expectation of creating art of something that does not exist. They let me play with light, shadow, and mood.

This one is called “NARFA Memories”. As many of NARFA's memories (for me) are around a bottle of scotch, and a NARFA shot glass. Though this should be a bottle of Dalmore and not Glenlivet, but its a pretty bottle that was laying around. I also like panting colored glass.

Enjoy.

Subject: Still-Life;
Time: 8-10 hours;
Media: Acrylic on stretched canvas;
Size: 11” x 14”;
Date: December 2016;

Ashmodei

Commission for Ashmodei Ashmodei is an old friend of mine, he finally commissioned me, which surprised the poop out of me. He is full of surprises, just when you think you know someone... Anyhow, this another painted badge commission. These seem to be very popular, I have gotten a lot of request for these. The badge version: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/05Ashmodei.html He is an Owl-Dragon, and I had to draw this one twice (the original was not enough “Dragon”). In the end, I did what I do, and he was pleased. Not much else say about this one, so enjoy. *Grin* Ryngs

General Updates, MFM, and Ponies!

Sorry I have been quiet as of late. Late summer is always a rough season for me. Its hot (my least favorite condition), the light is changing (yay, moodiness!), in addition WoW has a new expansion (my heroin comes back again and again; I am such a tool). I have had to prep for my dealers table for MFM. Finally, sometime you just need a break from all the creativity. Breaks prevent burn out. August is traditionally a month I do not produce much, and fighting it means I may burn out.

I am still here, and still me... (Sort of; Yay, Panda Holy Priest! <<< WoW thing.)

Art is coming but it will happens when it happens. *Shrug*

MFM was good, I had fun and I did well enough as a dealer there. A few disappointments, like the fact that the Brony Dance was relegated to a sound check, in spite of the fact that there was a shit ton of Bronys at the Con. The dance is one of the main things I was looking forward to, and it was a real downer that it was on Thursday, had no video display, and was really used to sound check the system. If I have to do it my self, that will not be the case next year. This I swear!...

For me one of the good things was that I came home with a a copy of the Twilight Sparkle's Secret Shipfic Folder Core Card Game (so wrong), 8 figurines (Thank you Morphy), I was given a Shining Armor Funko, and got a Build-A-Bear Luna Plushi (Thank you Alex for not taking it).

Now don't get me wrong, MFM is still very much a furry Con, the majority of the attendees are Furs, and the Bronies that do attend are as much furs as Bronies (Like me). It was nice, and very little drama all weekend, but then again I was not on staff this year (to busy running the dealers table).

Now to clean up the post apocalyptic destruction that is my house and studio, and to balance my art with my addition to WoW.

Enjoy *Grin*
Ryngs

Long overdue Website update

Finally updated my site, after 4 months of not doing so. Still need to get the Cosutmes page together, but at least the art is up to date.

http://www.raccoonarts.com/

Enjoy *Grin*
Ryngs

KOMURA RYUTARO

KOMURA RYUTARO

Commission for Spike Rotti

A Red Panda Samurai.

This is a painted Badge Commission. You can find the badge version here: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/05Kom.html

Medium: Acrylic on Watercolor Panel
Size: 5 in x 7 in
Date: July 2016

Wielder

Wielder

Commission for Wielder

A storyteller and wolf, giving one of his story's to a captive audience... Wielder of Wielder's moments.

This is a painted Con Badge Commission. The Badge version can be found here: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/05Wielder.html

Medium: Acrylic on Watercolor Panel
Size: 5 in x 7 in
Date: July 2016

Tim... Just Tim.

Tim... Just Tim.

Commissioned for Exindiv for Tim.

“Tim... Just Tim.” 

First request I have ever had for a Human Convention Badge for a Furry Convention. Also, the smallest portrait I have ever done.

The badge version found here: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/05Tim...JustTim.html

Medium: Acrylic on Watercolor Panel

Size: 5 in x 7 in

Date: July 2016

Enjoy *Grin*

Song of the Savannah

Song of the Savannah

Commissioned for Utunu

“Morning... On the Savannah, the heat of the day is just beginning, and stirring flute music drifts on the breeze.” 

Utunu, a African Wild Dog, and his flute. Setting on the Savannah in the early days light.

Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard
Size: 8 in x 10 in
Date: July 2016

Sorry for my absence.

I know I have not posted any art or streamed in a month, and some change... I got hit by the “Summer Time Blahs”. Not quite Artist Block, just a serious case of loss of motivation, or general concern for doing anything at all, but laying under air conditioning and staring at the ceiling. To those who love my work, and those waiting for commissions to get done I apologize. I have 6 commissions left on my back log, and I will try and get something done worth sharing this week. I would like to get all my back log done before MFM, but that is unlikely.

I will be at MFM 2016 with a dealers table, with stuff and skills to sale. I will be taking a limited number of commissions at MFM. I hope to see some of you there.  

Stay tuned and thank you for your patience. *Grin*
Ryngs

Hammer & Chisel

HAMMER & CHISEL

Commission for Chet

A black and white painting. You'd think it would make it easier, and it does on some levels, but it makes it different on others. I did not have a good title for this one, so Chet actually named it for me.

Medium: Acrylic on Panel
Size: 11 in x 14 in (27.94cm x 35.56cm)
Date: June 2016

Silent Ravyn

Silent Ravyn

Painted Badge Commission for Silent Ravyn  

I was given total creative freedom, except I was asked to incorporate feathers and/or leave into the adornments on the character (at my discretion). I kind of forgot this request, but somewhere in the back of my mind "Druid" must have registered, which - I think - influenced the out come of the clothing, adornments. 


This is a Painted Badge Commission; you can find the badge version here: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/03SilRavBG.html

Medium: Acrylic on Panel
Size: 5 in x 7 in
Date: May 2016

The Grimm Tale of the Hunter

The Grimm Tale of the Hunter

Book Cover for the Convention ArkConsas (Theme, "Fairy Tales") 

“The tale of Little Red Riding Hood does not end well for all involved.” 

Book Cover for the Convention ArkConsas (Theme, "Fairy Tales") “The tale of Little Red Riding Hood does not end well for all involved.” After being appointed Guest of Honor for the Convention ArkConsas (Little Rock, AR in 2017) I was requested to do so sort of art for the convention. This is what I came up with. A dark ending of an Anthropomorphic version of Little Red Riding Hood. I wanted Red to look like she is enjoying the hunt, and little to much. The wolf I wanted to still be confident yet clearly on the run and hiding. So, the viewer is left asking, "who is really hunting who?". The title to, was intended to make you wonder who is hunting who... The wolf will appear on the back cover, and the rabbit on the front. I tried position both halves so they formed a composition separately, yet when together maintained an over all composition. 

Book Cover illustration has always what I have wanted to do. I have done a few, but I desire to do more. 

It should also be noted, everything about this is produced by hand. I Cut the panel to spec, I cut poplar to make a back support, mounted it, sealed it all, then applied the hand made gesso (this is something I do not normally do and have not done in years). Then of course drew and painted the whole thing. Altogether there are over 100 hours I put into this (70+ on the painting). It was very rewarding, but very time consuming.
Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard
Size: 16 in x 24 in
Date: May 2016 

Raccoon Jedi

http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/02PIRaccoonJedi.html

May the 4th be with you...  

Raccoon Jedi Master, and his Padawan, investigating some act of no good.

Older art from my sketch book from 2002. 

Medium: Pen & Ink on Paper

Size: 8.5 in x 11 in

Date: 2002

Fat Feathered Pillows (Vincent)

http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/01Vincent.html

Commissioned by Stalbon Stalbon for Vincent Vincent

“Atop cushions Vincent the fat Gryphon relaxes. Basking in the light of late day.”

I was requested to do an obese gryphon named “Vincent”. I obliged. I think this came out remarkably well. I definitely need to do more birds and gryphons, they are always a challenge, and fun to do. Especially, gryphons.

Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard Size: 8 in x 10 in Date: April 2016

Man Bacon (Boris)

http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/01Boris.html
Commissioned by Ardenfetz for Boris

I don't get too many porcine. This is the first in 10 years. From what I've been told of him, he's outgoing and friendly, manly, and a giant ham. No, literally - he likes to loom over buildings.

This a "Painted Badge" commission. Its a small painting (5"x 7"), that get made into a Con Badge (3" x 4"), the customer gets both the painting and a laminated con badge. This is the way I am doing badge from now on.

Here is the corresponding badge: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/03BorisBG.html

Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard
Size: 5 in x 7 in
Date: April 2016

Sun Bless Day (Field Study)

A Truly Sun Blessed Day

It was truly a Sun Blessed Day, Praise be to Celestia!

Sometimes you just have to get out of the studio, and the house. After MLP this morning, I went for a long Bike ride up to lake Fayetteville, and found my self a nice spot on the far side of the lake, pulled out my field art kit, sat down, and doodled a field watercolor.

Sun Blessed Day

It was nice change of pace, fresh air, beautiful day, the smell of lake air, a stiff breeze, no expectations, no demands; just me standing there free handing it with my my field art kit. In spite of the mild sun burn, and the fact I had to dodge Frisbee-golf Frisbees (as I was standing 5 feet away from the 1st hole of the Frisbee-Golf course) it was very cathartic.

You can make out the bike trail passing the pump station, that is where I came in on. During the process a dude drove by several times in that boat. I had to add him. It was a little after high noon, and and the shadows of the freshly blooming trees of spring cascaded down the far embankment.

I wish I had remembered to put on my SPF 5000 sun cream. At least the first burn of the season is mild, and the signal that my ghostly/semi-transparent white ass will have to start using it again before going out. As beautiful as the day is, Sunlight burns! I am a creature of the night for a reason.

Enjoy *Grin*
Ryngs

Nice Day for a Ride

Commission for HugeWolf


http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/01NDFAR.html

"Timmie, the skunk as little in the way of caution as he approaches the feral wolf, and gets ready to go for a ride."

This is a prequal to anther painting commissioned by the same individual last year, found here: http://www.raccoonarts.com/Artz/01WildRide.html

This one came along smoothly, though the scanner did not like this one. The colors are all off, especially on the skunk, the darks just went to dark. As usual, looks better in person. Not sure what else to say about it. Other then I really appreciate HugeWolf's patronage.

Medium: Acrylic on Hardboard Size: 11 in x 14 in Date: April 2016

RACCOON ARTS
The fine arts and illustrations of “Ryngs”

http://www.raccoonarts.com/

My new website is finally up! Its not 100% complete, and is a work in progress. I wanted something more advanced, and better built, but I had to accept that what I seek is beyond my level of coding. While I can do what I seek in parts, integrating most of it into the base codes of the pages with out them breaking the whole site is not possible at my level of skill.

I needed my site up, being with out for so long while I try and teach myself advanced web-design is no longer an option. Its up now, even if its not complete. The important stuff: the art pages and commission information is up. I am sure there are broken links here and there, I tried catching them all, but web-site design is not my thing. More to come in the near future. As I get it together. All that is really left is the costumes page.

Additionally, this is my new blog which I will be back-linking to the site and vise versa. Facebook, and twitter are just not good forums for a general update blog, even tho that is what I use them for. One thing at a time though.

Feel free to look over the site and enjoy. *Grin*

Ryngs
http://www.raccoonarts.com/