GDDS Vending This Month's Dorian's Parlor

This upcoming Saturday (December 18th) I'll be vending at one of the countries premier Steampunk events, Dorian's Parlor. I'll have the full display booth set up with framed fine art and art prints available for purchase.



Dorian's Parlor
Saturday, December 18th, starting at 8:00PM
$25.00 admission (includes drink ticket and Hors D'oeuvres)
Performances by The Clockwork Dolls and The Slomski Brothers
Doubletree of Center City
237 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA
See site for details

2010 Philcon Progam Schedule

Though I will not be participating in this year's Philcon art show, I will be participating in some panels. Philcon takes place this upcoming Friday, Saturday and Sunday.


Sat 12:00 PM in Plaza III (Three) (1 hour)
DIGITAL ART IN A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE (536)
[Panelists: J. Andrew World (mod), D.E. Christman, Mitchell Bentley, Robert Walters, L. W. (Lynn) Perkins]
Mitchell Bentley's Digital Art Tour


Sat 1:00 PM in Plaza V (Five) (1 hour)
CAN I DO ART FULL-TIME? (359)
[Panelists: Alan Beck (mod), Charlene Taylor D'Alessio, Heidi Hooper, Tess Kissinger, Robert Walters, D.E. Christman]
Is it possible to support yourself as an artist in today's economy? What are some good strategies to make a living with your talents


Sat 3:00 PM in Crystal Ballroom Three (1 hour)
PIRATE, NINJA, VAMPIRE, ZOMBIE! (379)
[Panelists: Hugh Casey (mod), D.E. Christman, Jo Blu Pax, Sally-Rouge Pax, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Tee Morris]
The Philcon panel that will not die has now gotten... undeader! It's well known that if you add a Pirate, a Ninja, a Vampire, or a Zombie to your story, it instantly becomes EVEN COOLER! Come watch as four panelist... one for each kind of character... come battle it out to determine which one is the BEST OF ALL! Be assured that hijinks WILL ensue


Sat 6:00 PM in Plaza V (Five) (1 hour)
WHY IS STEAMPUNK APPEALING? (432)
[Panelists: Christine Norris (mod), D.E. Christman, Jeff Mach, Theodore Krulik]
What is it about Steampunk that is capturing the imagination of so many people


Sun 11:00 AM in Plaza III (Three) (1 hour)
MY FAVORITE MUSIC TO CREATE ART BY (436)
[Panelists: Luke Stelmaszek (mod), L. W. (Lynn) Perkins, J. Andrew World, D.E. Christman]
Does it influence my art

New Art and Websites

I just updated Grendel's Den Design Studio with a list of new artwork and design projects, including this portrait of Jonathan Frost, which is one of three created for him:



You can visit the Art section to take a look at the larger version of this piece as well as the other two.

There's also the newly developed website Paradise Lost Tattoos and Body Piercing and a redesign for one of our long standing clients, Safari Anomalous.

As always, there's more projects in the pipeline almost ready to release into the wilds of the Internet, so be sure to check back.

GDDS at HorrorFind Weekend (Sept. 3 - 5)

Grendel's Den Design Studio will be vending at HorrorFind Weekend Convention, which takes place on September 3 to the 5 at the Wyndham Gettysburg in PA. Not only will there be the long list of horror guests (including many from the films Hellraiser and REPO! The Genetic Opera), but there's also the first ever HorrorFind Weekend film festival.


Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325
See site for details

Big GDDS Site Update

I just updated Grendel's Den Design Studio with a backlog of new artwork and design projects, including this new piece entitled DR. COGSWORTH AND THE CRYPT OF MYSTERY:



You can visit the Art section to take a look at the larger version, and the Store section to purchase an art print.

There's also new websites like Orpheé, new branding and print designs for Time Warp, and a list of new art prints available in the GDDS store.

And there's more projects in the pipeline almost ready to release into the wilds of the Internet, so be sure to check back.

GDDS At Steampunk World's Fair This Weekend

GDDS will be attending the Steampunk World's Fair, which takes place this weekend - Friday May 14th to Sunday May 16th. I'll have a table in the main vendor's room which is located on the main floor near the ball room, so be sure to come by and see the new artwork created just for this event. It's full of steamy goodness.


The Steampunk World's Fair
Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset
21 Kingsbridge Road
Piscataway NJ 08854
See site for details

GDDS Featured In Fangoria.com

Fangoria.com took some time to visit last month's National Haunters Convention to check out all of the spooky goodness that abounded. Today they released the article and Grendel's Den Design Studio was prominently mentioned (as well as the upcoming Philly Zombie Beach Party). You can read the full writeup here. Thanks to Ben Smith for the great shout-out!

Seminar At National Haunters Convention

I will be running a seminar during the National Haunters Convention on Friday, April 30th from 12:30PM to 2PM called Building Your Online Presence. General details:

Class Code: DE1
Intro Class 101 - Building Your Online Presence
D.E. Christman
Apr 30, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Intro Class 101 - Building Your Online Presence
Tips, tricks and techniques on how to promote and market your haunted attraction via the Internet and beyond.

Please check the Classes page for further information.

GDDS at National Haunters Convention and The Steampunk World's Fair

Here's the next two events that you will find GDDS attending. Be sure to stop by the booth to say hi and see all the art that will be on display.

April 29th to May 2nd, 2010

National Haunters Convention
Booth #4101
Valley Forge Convention Center
1160 First Avenue
King of Prussia, PA 19406
See site for details


May 14th to May 16th, 2010

The Steampunk World's Fair
Radisson Hotel Piscataway-Somerset
21 Kingsbridge Road
Piscataway NJ 08854
See site for details

New Art for Electronic Saviors Benefit Show

Just finished up two new pieces for the Electronic Saviors Benefit Show taking place at Digital Ferret. Each will be available for purchase and I will be donating all of the proceeds to the foundation.

CURSE THE CHEMICAL


RADIATE THE SHADOW


You can visit GrendelsDen.net to view a larger version of both pieces.

Event starts at 6PM and goes until 10PM.
Digital Ferret
732 South 4th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-9259

Jim Semonik, organizer of the benefit project, will be speaking about his experience with cancer and answering questions.

MUSIC LINE UP:
+ Terrorfakt (NYC)
+ Rein[Forced] (Pittsburgh)
+ Patricia Wake (Pittsburgh)
+ Group Art show w/ 22 Artists
+ DJ’s Isaac Cesium 137 + Mighty Mike Saga
+ Q & A with Jim Semonik

Other Participating Artists:
Adam Wallcavage, Alex Eckman-Lawn, D.E. Christman, Delia Gable, Evi Numen, Hush, Joseph Beaulieu, Justin Duerr, Kencredible, Kyle Cassidy, Larry West, Matt Wabals, Mike Saga, Mike Scott Whitson, Mike Wohlberg, Nicole Boitos, Nikki Sneakers, Paul Romano, Paul Thorson, S. Jenx, Stefanie Pierpoint

Sponsors & Giveaways:
Metropolis Records, Digital Ferret, Passional Boutique, Philly Goth Industrial, Culture Asylum Magazine, Crash Bang Boom, Salon Sugar, Renee Masoomian, Mighty Mike Saga

EVENT COST: FREE ADMISSION
(Although please bring $$$ for Art + Music to help raise money for cancer research and to support the bands that are contributing their time and energy. Thank you!)

Upcoming Shows for 2010

Here's the current list of conventions and events you'll be able to find Grendel's Den Design Studio at for the 2010 season. Follow the link to the event's website for further details. There will be more added as we get farther into the year.

Zombie A Go-Go Rock N Roll Art Show: February 13, 2010

Wicked Faire: February 19-21, 2010

Ravencon: April 9-11, 2010

National Haunters Convention: April 29-May 2, 2010

Steampunk Worlds Faire: May 14-16, 2010