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New Art and Websites

Monday, August 30th, 2010

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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:

PORTRAIT OF JONATHAN FROST, NUMBER 2 - 2010

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)

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

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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.

Horror, Halloween and Supernatural - The Spookiest Show on Earth
Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel
95 Presidential Circle
Gettysburg, PA 17325
See site for details

Big GDDS Site Update

Monday, May 24th, 2010

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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:

DR. COGSWORTH AND THE CRYPT OF MYSTERY - 2010

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.

Big GDDS Site Update

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

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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:

DR. COGSWORTH AND THE CRYPT OF MYSTERY - 2010

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

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

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

Seminar At National Haunters Convention

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

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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

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

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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
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
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

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

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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
CURSE THE CHEMICAL - 2010

RADIATE THE SHADOW
RADIATE THE SHADOW - 2010

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

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

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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

Tor.com Article on GDDS

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

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G. D. Falksen of Tor.com wrote a fantastic article on my artwork as a part of their “December Belongs to Cthulhu”, a month long series relating to the Lovecraft Mythos. You should go and check it out, or the tentacled thing-that-cannot-be-described from Vhoorl will eat your brains.