I was asked earlier today what the status (particularly current remaining count) of the 32×22 (full sized) giclees are, and since I feel it may interest repeat visitors and new visitors alike…

Though the sale prices end on the 14th, I will continue taking orders and shipping through the 23rd, and will resume shipping again on January 1st. I still may be able to get later orders out in time for the holidays, but highly recommend ordering before the December 14th cutoff date.

… If it makes you feel any better… I got the flu.

I haven’t shared anything Abney Park here in a while, and because I was recently reminded of this video’s existence:

Also - Since I am working away on commissions still, I thought I might point you to some new things Beth has added to the EttaDiem store:
“I makes the dark cutes that you can choke on these days.”

Under the umbrella of the Etta Diem brand are the Kewpie Noir, a collection of geisha like paper dolls meant for dark cuteness and frivolous use. There are currently thirty-eight different versions of the …

I was looking forward to seeing Voltaire and the Skeletal Orchestra at Ascension. I did realize however, that with no other purposes for the trip, when I factored in Hotels, gas, and other expenses - I would have essentially been giving up three days and $450 to see a single show.
It would not have seemed like a bad idea a year ago - it isn’t that I am getting older, or more responsible. It is more that $450 is a much bigger slice of pie now that the world …

So, I am working away at several paintings at once currently.
In the damp and cold of Michigan, oil paints dry really slowly, especially when one’s work space is in the basement. Michigan, for those who did not already know this, does not have a sun.
There is a glowing ball that pops up here and there for minutes out of each day, but it really gives off no heat at all. My suspicions are that the heavenly bodies surrounding Michigan are primarily fluorescent or LED powered, so as not to …

I am still away - painting and such, so here is something musical and shiny:

“SHOCKHEADED PETER was the collective nightmare of the visionary direction and design team of Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch (co-founders of London’s Improbable Theatre) and the underworld’s favorite cabaret act, The Tiger Lillies, led by the bizarre and beautiful falsetto of Martyn Jacques.”

Some Joker dubbed in their voice over Billy Idol, making up their own literal translation of what was, of course, one of my favorite childhood videos.
Of course, I am LMAO…

White Wedding: Literal Video Version - watch more funny videos
Via LaughingSquid. More such videos linked from there.

The music of Bella Morte has been a favorite on any decent gothic playlist since before the very first Cruxshadows tour, their earliest albums being my very favorites, of course, because I am an old and crotchety bastard like that.
If I hadn’t already purchased their music long, long ago, I might have noticed that their earlier works weren’t available - which would have made me a bit sad, and might have explained why they were doing less and less of their original works every time I went to a Bella …

The Pickled Brothers includes my good friend Travis - sideshow freak extraordinaire.
Travis has been on Jay Leno in recent weeks for his world record-breaking bug-related feats, and has performed his acts at shows and conventions all over the country. Erik, the other Pickled brother, broke the world record for upside-down juggling last year. Both are fantastic people worthy of winning this years reward.
I might also mention that Travis is the type of friend who would drive 45 minutes or more to lend a circular saw.
Please, if you would, vote …