Ocean's Edge............

 ......monoprint, acrylic on Bristol.   8x10 roughly, 11x14 matted & framed.

This and a few previously posted monoprints have been selected for the December 100x100 show at Salem On The Edge Gallery.

'Tis Nearly Da Season....

 ....and what sort of season would it be without the Jolly Christmas Crow-Kin?  There is no Grinch in the group and they're ready to decorate the tree!  Ho ho ho...or should we say, "crow, crow, crow!"

"Something Red" entries....

 

for Artists In Action's annual exhibit at Elsinore Framing's 444 Gallery in December.

Framed and ready to go!

Monoprints.....gearing up for a show

"Crow Spirit"   Oil paint monoprint on Bristol   8x10 framed.

"Radiospherical"  Oil paint monoprint on Bristol.   8x10 framed.

"Rocket to the Stars"  Acrylic paint monoprint on watercolor paper.  11x14 framed.

 

acrylic monotypes......

"Uplift"  8x10  Acrylic on Bristol

"Earth Music" 8x10 Acrylic on Bristol

 

October is Coming!

 raku-fired cat-O-lanterns

The Supervisor and model

 

Ceramic boxes........

.....created for the upcoming Artists In Action fundraiser, "Outside the Box".  Held at the Bush Park Art Fair in Salem this September.  

Stoneware ceramic, between 5 and 7 inches tall.

 

The Oracles............

 

......Ceramic, bisque fired.   Roughly 7-inches tall.  Another Apocryphal Artifact exploration.

The Mad God.....

 

ceramic, saggar fired. approx. 6-inches high

The Quantum Sovereignty of the Technoluan: Ruling Through a Mad God

In the annals of ancient history, few civilizations are as enigmatic as the Technoluan. This ancient society, which flourished millennia before our own recorded history, established a dominion that was as mystical as it was formidable. Their rule was not grounded in mere earthly power or political stratagems but in a staggering confluence of quantum physics and divine madness. The Technoluan wielded their influence through the will of a mad god, connected via an otherworldly quantum gateway, with priests implanted with quartz crystals serving as conduits to convey the god’s commands.

The Technoluan: A Civilization Shrouded in Mystery

The Technoluan emerged from the mists of time with a society that was both technologically advanced and deeply steeped in arcane practices. Their capital city, known as Xchitotan, was a sprawling metropolis with structures that defy conventional architectural understanding, built from materials that shimmered with an otherworldly luminescence. The city was said to be the focal point of their civilization's power, a nexus where the tangible world and the realms beyond merged seamlessly.

The Mad God and the Quantum Gateway

Central to the Technoluan’s rule was their divine overseer, a deity whose nature defies the rational boundaries of sanity and logic. This “Mad God,” as modern scholars term it, was more than a myth or figment of imagination. It was a sentient entity that resided in a dimension beyond our known universe, accessible only through a complex quantum gateway.

The quantum gateway, an artifact of advanced technology and ancient magic, was a portal that bridged the material world with the incomprehensible chaos of the god’s domain. It was constructed using a form of energy that blended quantum mechanics with mystical forces, allowing the Technoluan to communicate with the deity directly. This gateway was housed within a colossal temple at the heart of Xchitotan, guarded by an elite cadre of the Technoluan's finest.

The Quartz Crystals: Channels of Divine Madness

At the core of the Technoluan’s control mechanism were the priests, who played a crucial role in conveying the god’s will to the populace. These high-ranking individuals were implanted with specially crafted quartz crystals, each one a masterpiece of ancient technology and quantum engineering. The crystals were not mere decorative objects; they were intricate devices that allowed the priests to interface directly with the quantum gateway.

The quartz crystals acted as conduits, channeling the unpredictable and often maddening directives of the Mad God to the earthly realm. These instructions, though frequently erratic and incomprehensible, were enforced with absolute authority. The priests, bound to their divine implants, interpreted and relayed the god’s wishes through rituals and decrees, often leading to policies and actions that seemed bizarre or irrational to outsiders.

The Impact on Technoluan Society

Under the influence of the Mad God, the Technoluan established a rule that was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The society functioned on principles that defied conventional logic. Laws and social norms were dictated by the shifting whims of the deity, which could result in drastic changes in policy overnight. This erratic governance was accepted, even revered, by the populace, who believed that their society was under the direct influence of a higher power, however unpredictable it might be.  The warriors of this civilization shown brightly on the battlefield and the temples burned day and night with blood sacrifice to power the quantum gate.

The Technoluan’s advancements in science and architecture were partly attributed to their interactions with the quantum gateway, which provided them with knowledge and capabilities beyond the reach of other civilizations. Their cities were marvels of engineering, with structures that defied the normal constraints of physical laws, creating an environment that was as alien as it was magnificent.

The Fall of the Technoluan

Despite their formidable power, the Technoluan’s rule was not destined to last. The civilization eventually collapsed, its downfall shrouded in the same mystery that characterized its rise. Some theories suggest that the increasing instability of the Mad God’s influence led to internal strife and eventual disintegration. The quantum gateway, perhaps destabilized or closed, severed the connection to the deity, leaving the society without its divine overseer.

Today, the ruins of Xchitotan lie hidden beneath layers of time and earth, a testament to a civilization that bridged the gap between reality and madness. The quartz crystals and remnants of the quantum gateway remain subjects of fascination and study, offering tantalizing glimpses into a world where the divine and the scientific intertwined in ways that challenge our understanding of both.

The story of the Technoluan serves as a powerful reminder of the profound and often perilous intersection between technology, mysticism, and the nature of divine influence. Their legacy, encapsulated in the fragments of their civilization, continues to intrigue and inspire those who seek to unravel the mysteries of our ancient past.

EGO.tarium Soul Vessels..........

 ....saggar fired ceramic with repurposed vacuum tube.   Roughly 8-inches in height.

Ceramic boxes in progress....

 ...just playing around in the extreme heat.

Men...um...Crows In Black.....

 

Are these the fabeled Crows In Black that appear in UFO lore?  Or are they the Blues Brothers, Jake and Elwood?  Only the universe truly knows....

These and a few others are currently making an appearance at Art Elements Gallery in Newberg, Oregon.

New Ceramic Houses.....

 .....raku-fired.  Approximately 9-inches tall.  Crackle glaze and red iron oxide.

Commissioned Garden Totem.....

 

....now in it's new home in Montana.  Just wish I could ship ALL the squirrels there!

Guardian Series #1: Gatekeeper

 Ceramic, raku fired.  Roughly 17-inches tall.  This is not exactly what I had in mind for the final finish, but it is what it is.  The darker areas on the base is terra sigillata which apparently does not fire true under glaze in reduction.   The very top did retain color, so it is a bit puzzling. 

More mono prints....

acrylic on 300 gsm 18" x 24" watercolor paper

acrylic on 300 gsm 18" x 24" watercolor paper

acrylic and ink on 300 gsm 18" x 24" watercolor paper

acrylic on 300 gsm 18" x 24" watercolor paper

 

Mono Prints.......

 

Acrylic on 300 gsm watercolor paper.  12"x14" image size

Acrylic and oil paint on 300 gsm watercolor paper.  12" x 14" image size

Acrylic on 300 gsm watercolor paper.  12" x 14" image size

Acrylic and oil paint on 300 gsm watercolor paper.  12" x 14" image size. 

Crow-Kin #1000........

 

....a milestone of sorts.   A flowered tribute to the things we do not expect and do not understand.  Thanks to all the Crow-Kin fans out there!

Crow-Kins Proliferate!

 .....the Crow-Kin have occupied.....no...no....no...."taken up gentle residence" at Art Elements Gallery in Newberg, Oregon.   

Crow-Kin are available at Art Elements Gallery, The Gallery at Ten Oaks (online, Bjornson Vineyard and Patton/Ocelli Tasting Room in McMinnville, Oregon) and the AIA Gallery at Elsinore Framing in Salem, Oregon.

The Posse Rides Again..........

........the Crow-Kins are once more on the trail!   Ceramic, cold-finished.   Approximately 8-inches high.

Another Cthulhu Installment

 

This being Easter and all brings to mind the various myths of risen saviors which, in turn, leads one's thoughts down dark and tortured paths hewn in solid dripping stone to the secret chamber of.....well, nevermind.   But I thought "hey!", this is the perfect time for the unveiling of the newest Cthulhu statute...aka idol...origin and provenance unknown.   Cast from the dark reaches of the Universe to wash up on the shores of this planet, or disgustingly disgorged by the very earth itself, this relic of the Elder Things exists between the planes of sanity and madness....and now, is thrust fully into the sunlight to ensnare new devotees to the star-spawned slumbering God.

Ceramic, 12 cm x 10 cm x 6 cm.   

AIA Artists Gallery......

 .....now existing in the main lobby of Elsinore Framing and Gallery.   Gallery hours are 9am - 6pm Monday thru Friday and 10 - 3pm Saturday.   Monthly openings are the first Friday of each month, 5 - 8pm.

Buncha New Stuff.......

 

Crow-Kinators.  Cold finished ceramic.   7-inches tall.

Crow-Kin.   Cold finished ceramic.  About 8-inches tall.

Raku-fired Crow-Kin.  Roughly 6-inches high.

.....and many more -- about 40 in total.   I have a guest artist appearance at Art Elements Gallery in Newberg on March 1st.  The theme of their current show is "Birds of a Feather"...hence the gathered murder.

Ro...ro....Robots Return!

 

Cold-finished ceramic.  Roughly 7-inches tall.