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Special ebay Sale

I’m having a special sale on ebay that could save you a lot of money.

You should go check it out, if only for the great opportunity it gives you to buy an original commission piece at a low, low price.

The sale is scheduled to conclude on Feb 26, 2010 @ 20:13:14 PST, but it may end early if anyone exercised the BUY IT NOW option. And if you go the BUY IT NOW route, you’ll get extra swag. Just go look!

And while I’m promoting, I’ve made some price changes in my Etsy.com shop. You should sail over there, too.

Thanks.

New Site Sponsor

You know I love to read. And I’m all about cutting back on the wear and tear we do to the environment. This company combines those two concepts that make for an appealing business model. Why not give ‘em a look?

Thanks.


A Love Letter to Spammers

A day late, but still…

STOP IT!

Anyone who registers with MiketheArtGuy.com is checked out. If you’re email ends with .ru, you’re gone. If you don’t pass the highly secret search engine test, you’re gone. If I have a bug up my dark side, you’re gone.

So don’t waste your automated time, kk?

Thanks!

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The Computer Broke

My wonderful computer, custom built, has died on me. The hard drive and the DVD player have breathed their last.

I’m telling you this because it will slow me down in getting things updated on the website. I know, I’ve been pretty slow as it is, but now… guess what, I’m gonna be even slower. Meh.

But, I will do what I can because the busy season is coming and I need to get the word out.

Thanks!

Perk Avenue February 13th: An Idea for Valentine’s Day Procrastinators

Hey dudes! Still looking for a gift for your best gal or pal for the big V day?

How about a cool little quick caricature by your’s truly. I’ll be at Perk Ave. Coffee Shop in Amherst. If you want to suprise your better half, just bring a couple of photos and I’ll provide you with the same quick, quality service that I do at any party or event that I sling ink at.

Black and white head and shoulders caricatures are 10 bucks for two people, or 5 buck per person.

Or a black and white of your pet will be 10 dollars.

Color is an additional 5 bucks per person or pet.

Protective, acid-free, display sleeves are only 3 dollars each.

So you can get a cool gift *that will be hard to regift* for less than 25 bucks.

The work will be done while you enjoy your favorite beverage or a delicious wrap or soup.

Hope to see you there. Really, I hope to see someone there.

Pet Fest Article Correction

The links to the CatForce site were incorrect in this article.  It’s Catforce.org, not .com. The article links have been corrected.

Ooops.

The Return of Pet Fest

When I do an event, it takes a lot to really piss me off. And it takes a whole lot more to get me back after said piss-offedness. Here’s an example.

Let me note that show runner Barb Sipos had nothing to do with the events that led to my discouragement.

Last year, I did a gig at the Black River Landing in Lorain. It was called Pet Fest and it promised to be a big party, blow-out the summer type of event, with a car show, bands, and the usual suspects.

Instead, it was cold, wet, rainy, and windy as all get out. My display rack fell over and apart at least once. Fortunately, most of my art is in plastic holders, so I only  had to wipe it off, but still, until the sun came out, I was pissed.

Fortunately, the sun did come out, then the people came out, and things improved quickly. Despite the cancellation of the car show and some of the other participants, it turned out to be a good chance to network and get my name out to the pet owning demographic.

Barb Sipos, the person who runs the event, has invited last year’s attending vendors an incentive to come back, and I’m all about the incentive. I’m even more about having you attend and bring your pets. There will be, in addition to the requisite festival attendees, a whole bunch of great pet service and shelter groups, whose work I heartily support.

Pet Fest, year two, will be a two day event and will be held September 21 and 22. Go to http://www.catforce.org to find out more.

Matus Winery on February 13

Valentine’s Day is Sunday February 14. But you need to get the GF or BF or whatever a last minute gift?

Art is a great gift. And I will be making art at Matus Winery in Wakeman on February 13 from 6 until ???. Specifically, I’ll be drawing caricatures, so why not bring your favorite F along and get the two of you turned into toons. It’s fun and it will be a memorable Valentine’s Day experience.

Prices will be as follows:

Head and Shoulders   $5 per person (up to three per sheet)

Full Body    $10 per person

Color an additional $5 per person

Protective display sleeves, only $3

And while you’re at Matus, try their new cherry wine. It should be pretty good.

The Matus Winery website is http://www.matuswinery.us. There you can find out more about Matus and what’s coming up in the future.

ACEO Under Construction

Working on a new batch of ACEO/Sketch Cards. Here’s a preview. These will be available in the Art Store and maybe at upcoming events and appearances. Here’s a preview…

Upcoming ACEO/Sketch Cards

Upcoming ACEO/Sketch Cards

Comments and constructive critiques are welcome and encouraged! Want to see more? Let me know!

The Art Shop is DOWN

Buh! Had to download a new shopping cart for the site, since the one I had was too simple for what I wanted. Keep an eye out for the new cart. And thanks for your patience.