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I'm moving websites sale!

I've recently decided to switch the platform for my websites.

If y'all come buy some paintings, I'll have less listings to re-create and edit on the new website :P

Use code RESTART at checkout to get 25% off a minimum purchase of $20 or more (excludes print on demand products).

FREE shipping in USA.

If you have questions let me know :)

Www.darkreconstructionart.com

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This Friday Jan 5th I will be showing my art as part of the Ephemeral Threads show, curated by @fora.arts at @gallerymcnyc. I'm really looking forward to it, it is going to be super fun! “Ephemeral Threads” will showcase the work of 26 local artists across 2 floors, vendors, and live music. $5 cover, 2 drinks included. Gallery MC 549 West 52nd St New York, NY 6pm - 9pm Poster by @a___lans @starsrevengeband @daisy_goldstein @studiodeltap @fabeybabi @seemetellmenyc @messy.pockets @artbykimk @ash.ko.studio @ashleighhhill @capucinebourcart @carnivorousflora @casielle.jpg @clairehashmanart @davethrkid @darkreconstruction @akhter.farhana @jen.deluna @jeong.h.something @joesantarpia.art @lsr.art.nyc @maria.la.sangre @mirvme_art @mllorentemonica @peiou_studio_ @rodrigoveloso_art @r_vanderhout @estresso @sherylwadehra @skyeebaptiste @zoe_moldenhauer

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Excited to announce one of my paintings will be available at Visual AIDS annual Postcards From The Edge fundraiser event. Starting Jan 20, 2024, you can snag over 1400+ original artworks from famous, established, emerging, and new artists from around the world... all for only $100 a piece! The only thing is... I can't tell you which one is mine ;) You have to guess. The preview and reception will take place online and in person on January 19th at Berry Campbell Gallery 524 West 26th Street New York, NY 10001 Visit postcards.Visualaids.org for more info :)

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Genshin Impact X Sanxingdui Museum Collaboration Web Event "Ancient Treasures Unearthed"

>> Click to Take Part in Event <<

"If you're free for the day, perhaps we could take a stroll together?"

Iron Tongue Tian has recently finished writing a new story. Enjoy some leisure time with Zhongli as you listen to the story, look through the pictures, and choose relics together.

〓Event Duration〓

December 20, 2023 18:00 – January 2, 2024 23:59 (UTC+8)

〓Eligibility〓

Reach Adventure Rank 10 or above

〓Event Summary〓

During the event, click to view the relic descriptions and find the one that best matches the descriptions. Once you have identified all four relics, share this event to obtain in-game rewards.

〓Gameplay Details〓

1. During the event, click to view the relic descriptions and find the one that best matches the descriptions.

2. Click to select a relic as your answer. Unselected descriptions will not be displayed. You will obtain different achievements depending on the number of clues and attempts used.

3. Once you have identified all four relics, share this event to obtain in-game rewards and the event wallpaper.

〓In-Game Rewards〓

Primogems ×40

Mora ×20,000

Adventurer's Experience ×3

〓Event Notes〓

1. Please log in to the event using your HoYoverse Account and select your corresponding character in Genshin Impact to take part. This will ensure that your rewards can be sent and claimed correctly.

2. Once you have identified all four relics and shared this event, the in-game rewards will be distributed via in-game mail. The mail will expire after 30 days, so don't forget to claim the rewards in time.

3. Please note that the web event cannot be accessed during Version Update Maintenance. After Version Update Maintenance is completed, you will be able to access the web event as normal.

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btw with art when people say 'youve got to do it scared' 'youve got to draw bad' 'youre not gonna know how to do it until you do it' it sounds like bullshit but its true. 90% of art is just getting over the fear that it's not going to be good enough to deserve to be made in the first place. but you're here. you're alive and, with no need to justify that, you're going to make art. it's just part of being alive. you'll spend so long worrying you aren't doing it good enough that you'll look back and realized you didn't live a single day of it.

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Whenever an artist chooses to use metallic paint their future self curses them because it's so hard to photograph

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This is the second friend to pass this year. I'm sad, because Minika was one of the brightest, talented, most amazing people I've ever met.

She gave me so much fabric before she left NYC , that fabrics from her collection will be showing up in my work for years to come.

So in a way I'll be thinking of her every time I start a new textile project and open up my fabric storage.

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This was an insanely difficult project to complete but I am most proud of it this year. I look forward to doing more textile work in the coming year.

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Honestly people clown a lot on "silly" art like duct taped bananas and bricks and gold foil toilets/urinals. And when I was younger I did too.

I mean... Why do people bother standing around spending half an hour to an hour debating the meaning of a golden toilet? Who cares right?

It wasn't until I was in my 30s and an artist myself, someone who both created original artwork and engaged in fandom for many years, that I understood the purpose of things like that, while facing an iron of all things.

First off... Yeah, it is jarring, it stands out. When you see an object you did not expect to see in a setting it doesn't belong to, of course it is going to stand out. And in the art world, you WANT to stand out, because if you don't, you aren't going to sell.

And it's fun to have a giggle and be bewildered and ask what on earth is that? What were they thinking? Why this here?

But the longer you look at it, the more you start to wonder. What was the meaning, what was the message? How does it make me feel? What is it trying to say?

And heck, even if the artist had no deeper intentions and just put something wild and unexpected and uncomfortable out simply for the sake of doing it... There's nothing wrong with finding meaning in it for yourself. After all, we do that fairly regularly while engaging with fandoms.

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Honestly people clown a lot on "silly" art like duct taped bananas and bricks and gold foil toilets/urinals. And when I was younger I did too.

I mean... Why do people bother standing around spending half an hour to an hour debating the meaning of a golden toilet? Who cares right?

It wasn't until I was in my 30s and an artist myself, someone who both created original artwork and engaged in fandom for many years, that I understood the purpose of things like that, while facing an iron of all things.

First off... Yeah, it is jarring, it stands out. When you see an object you did not expect to see in a setting it doesn't belong to, of course it is going to stand out. And in the art world, you WANT to stand out, because if you don't, you aren't going to sell.

And it's fun to have a giggle and be bewildered and ask what on earth is that? What were they thinking? Why this here?

But the longer you look at it, the more you start to wonder. What was the meaning, what was the message? How does it make me feel? What is it trying to say?

And heck, even if the artist had no deeper intentions and just put something wild and unexpected and uncomfortable out simply for the sake of doing it... There's nothing wrong with finding meaning in it for yourself. After all, we do that fairly regularly while engaging with fandoms.

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[guy who hasnt drawn in a few weeks voice] yeah the world is horrible and life is agony

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A piece from the 2021 stormscapes collection that is still looking for a home.

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Makoto Fujimura

Golden Sea

Mineral Pigments and Gold on Kumohada, 80×64″

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It's kinda like the orcas I guess

Coming to my site soon, whenever I actually get my shit together

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You guys seemed to like this one a lot so here's some better photos. The orange is 3d because I used puffy fabric paint to create that effect. The rocks are malachite chips.

Whenever an artist chooses to use metallic paint their future self curses them because it's so hard to photograph