February 12, 2016

Arboreal Dreams: The Forest

“In Olden Times” Emily Fiegenschuh - Gouache
"Old Woman of the Wood"  Vinod Rams - Watercolor
If you happen to be in the Seattle area this weekend come by Krab Jab Studio for the opening of Arboreal Dreams group show on Saturday, February 12th. The show opening is from 6 to 9pm. Both Emily and I have pieces in the show. We’ll both be there for the opening.

More info here:
http://www.krabjabstudio.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/970495559707584/

Arboreal Dreams: The Forest
Opens February 13th, 6 - 9 pm

Trees have entranced the minds and hearts of man since before our kind could trace time. They served us for food, shelter, clothing, and warmth. They delighted us in their marking of the seasons, their marking of fertile grounds in desolate lands, and the marking of our own fallen comrades (as a natural headstone). They are featured in every religion, every community, every social structure, mystifying us, strengthening us, nurturing us. And finally, they are often the unsung stars in our artistic endeavors, whether they set the scene for an epic battle of good and evil, or whether they themselves serve us, the artists, in the form of wood blocks, totems, painting panels, sculptures, or paper. Without the mighty tree, we would literally die.

In this group show, artists were asked to explore their own connection to the nature of trees. Whether they hail from the Pacific Northwest or as far as Belgium, these participating artists visually narrate an arboreal song that weaves together almost seamlessly. The result is as ethereal as it is solid, drawing into the depths of our communal consciousness.

This show will run through both February and March, opening February 13th at Krab Jab Studio.

Artists Featured: Braden Duncan, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Olivier Villoingt, Bastien Lecouffe Deharme, Iris Compiet, Virginie Ropars, Yuko Ishii, Mark Poole, Drew Tucker, Emily Fiegenschuh, Vinod Rams, Elijah Evenson, Greg Spalenka, Rovina Cai, Jeff Menges, Yvette Endrijautzki, David Gray, Tara Larsen Chang, and Dan Chudzinski.

(I'll be writing a larger post about my painting later)

November 7, 2015

SOTW 446

Zaira the hill witch of the northern plateau.
She is a woman of such overwhelming beauty that any one who
gazes at her face will instantly become hypnotized into....
Since 2007 I've been posting a sketch/doodle/whatever every week on my site. I'll be continuing this trend here on my blog and on my site:
http://www.vinodrams.com/sotw/

November 5, 2015

SOTW 445

Grand Vizir Ilrahim, he'll be happy to take your
bribes and payoffs. Office hours are 9am to 6pm 
Since 2007 I've been posting a sketch/doodle/whatever every week on my site. I'll be continuing this trend here on my blog and on my site: http://www.vinodrams.com/sotw/

November 3, 2015

Spectrum 22


 
I just received my copy of Spectrum 22! I was fortunate to have two pieces accepted this year. This time my personal piece "The Green Man" and a cover to Imagine FX titled "Go Gigantic" were published in the book. "Go Gigantic" was a digital painting on which I collaborated with my friend and fellow Motigan Devon Cady-Lee featuring some of the characters from our game.
Here's how the pieces appear in the book:

Across from a Tony Diterlizzi painting!
Got a nice full page!

Our cover has a nice splash of color on this spread.
Go Gigantic!
Once again I'm honored to be included. A few years ago I had a concept piece I did for a LOTR game get in, but this time I'm happy that one of my gouache paintings was selected. I feel more attached to my traditional art, especially since this painting was more of a personal piece.

Thanks to the judges for picking my stuff! It's always nice to be a part of such a great art community.

September 30, 2015

SOTW 444

Rough drawing for a friends commission.
DaVor, the map-making half Orc! Bet you never thought a
half orc could make maps. Racist!
Since 2007 I've been posting a sketch/doodle/whatever every week on my site. I'll be continuing this trend here on my blog and on my site:
http://www.vinodrams.com/sotw/

September 28, 2015

SOTW 443

Some out of practice zoo drawings. Not a big fan of the zoo... so I'll probably
always be out of practice!
Since 2007 I've been posting a sketch/doodle/whatever every week on my site. I'll be continuing this trend here on my blog and on my site:
http://www.vinodrams.com/sotw/

July 24, 2015

SOTW 442

Usually when Xenobia's happy, someone else is very, very sad.
Since 2007 I've been posting a sketch/doodle/whatever every week on my site. I'll be continuing this trend here on my blog and on my site:
http://www.vinodrams.com/sotw/