Artist Spotlight, Etsy: The Walking Dead “Rick Grimes” by Amanda Basham

The Walking Dead has taken over my waking life, and now I feel as if I too am one of The Walking Dead. I wake up convinced that I am in some sort of Zombie safe house, awaiting to stake the next walker in the eye. My love, James, introduced me to the show last month, and I have been a Netflix junkie ever since.

In devotion to my Zombie Love, every Sunday I will feature The Walking Dead glory found on Etsy.

In giddy anticipation for tonight’s episode premier of The Walking Dead, I have a feast for the eyes to share with you!

Amanda Basham is the artistic mastermind behind this incredible portrait of Andrew Lincoln as “ Rick Grimes“.  The realism of this piece gives me chills. I can hear him saying “stuff and thangs,” shouting “CORRRAL,” you know, Rick thangs. This portrait features graphite and charcoal on 11×14 Strathmore paper.

Basham is a working mom running her Etsy shop Pencil Portraits by Me on the side.

Check back next Sunday for more of The Walking Dead features, and if you have any recommendations, let me know!Does Basham’s Rick Grimes excite you for tonight’s premier, what do you think?

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Etsy Spotlight: Morrigan Dragon Age Art “Change is Coming” by Tomas Overbai

As a Dragon Age fanatic (seriously, I’ve played Dragon Age: Origins a dozen times) I am eagerly awaiting Dragon Age III: Inquisition. In celebration of this momentous renaissance-nerd occasion I am presenting the first in Artist Spotlights, featuring beautifully crafted Etsy products. 

This enchanting rendering of Morrigan is entitled “Change is Coming.” The print comes in 12X18 or 30×20, and can be  purchased on Etsy in FallenSunAslyum. The gifted artist who created this piece, Tomas Overbai, is aspiring to be a full time artist.

Overbai’s shop is a treasury of incredible contemporary artwork with an edgy anime feel. The hooded detail on Morrigan breathes life into her fantasy visage. The organic feeling of  Dragon Age’s dark queen is splendidly captured, and would quicken the blood of any storied Dragon Age fan. I’m hoping for a series of the Dragon Age cast: Alistar, Liliana, Merrill (imagine how awesome her face tattoos would look!), Hawke (and that war paint), and my beloved brooding Fenris (need I mention the lyrium markings?).

Overbai on his artistic process:

Morrigan was a milestone for me as an artist. Most of my work I fight and struggle with every line or color, but this drawing was effortless. It’s creepy how easy it flowed to the page with very little resistance. Those are nice artistic wins every once in a while. Brief respites in between chasms of self doubt, insecurity, and stacks of bad drawings. Most of my work starts as a 11 X 17 pencil drawing that I bring into Photoshop to color or mess about with. I did very little Photoshop stuff for this one, really just adding the colors. I gained a good bit of confidence with this piece and will forever hold a special place in my heart for Morrigan.

To revel in more of Tomas Overbai’s enchanting work you can visit his official website Fallen Sun Asylum, for upcoming projects and social media announcements. And can we please take a moment to drool over Overbai’s interpretation of Bioshocks’ stunning Elizabeth?

Morrigan plays an instrumental role in the weaving of Dragon Age’s universe; alike the Pagan Goddess, The Morrigan, known as the “Great Queen,” sometimes the “Sea Queen,” and always as the “Warrior Queen.”

What do you think about Tomas Overbai’s artwork, are you dying to see more like I am?

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