GAM Con Has Passed...a New Chapter Opens

All in all, I think GAM Con went well.

 Except for the lousy lighting, resulting in these fuzzy pictures...

I can't help but wonder, "Why was I so compelled to crochet for the last two months, laying all my drawing and painting aside?"
And believe me, "compelled" is the only word for it.

I don't know if anyone can really explain the creative drive. We just run with what we're inspired to do when the inspiration hits. Or compels.

Now I feel the urge to get back into the habit of drawing/painting on a regular basis but - golly gee, wouldn't you know it? - getting back into a habit is not as easy as getting back into bed.

I might bring out my Wacom tablet this morning. Dust it off, take it for a spin, make sure everything works the way I left it.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Shift in Focus

Maybe you noticed...I haven't made any new art in a while.

But that's not totally true. I've been making stuff. Lots of stuff.
Lots of awesome stuff.

Stuff like this:

Link and Shadow Link crochet dolls

Obviously, not Suspended Dreams stuff.

This is Miss Hobbit Crochet:

Miss Hobbit Crochet

I've been busy making things...
(like this)

Yoda crochet dolls

...for an upcoming local event called GAM Con (Games, Anime, and More - March 19th) where I will be selling these pieces of awesome.

Here's more of the awesome:

Full Metal Alchemist crochet doll, Edward Elric

Full Metal Alchemist symbol, chibi crochet doll

Edward and Alphonse Elric, together, crochet dolls

Sailor Moon crochet dolls

Vash the Stampede, Trigun, crochet doll

Batman and Superman crochet dolls

Batman vs. Superman - it's going to be epic

Email me - SuspendedDreamsArt@gmail.com
or send a message on facebook.com/MissHobbitCrochet
for info on how to order one (or several) of these.

So that's what I've been doing. Instead of painting.
But I'll get back to the painting after March 19th. So keep checking in.

<3

So...how was GAM Con?

I would love to share the new things I've been painting (and crocheting) but...

....I can't.

Because they're all Christmas gifts.

For people who read this blog.

So that will have to wait for a bit. So let's talk about GAM Con!

Good Moe-Jo and I shared a table where we set up two big screens and painted! Digitally!

A little girl with fairy wings stopped to watch just as I was thinking, 'I want to paint a fairy.' So she modeled for me.

Thanks to my efforts, dice all over the Uintah Basin are happier in their Triforce Dice Bag homes. Many bedrooms are brighter with Totoro plushie smiles. And some walls are infinitely cooler, now adorned with creepy puppets and Super Smash Puppets art prints.

ALSO! I met some very cool people in the artist's alley including Jordan and Kymi of Ever After Games and Kira of Sun and Moon Creations.

In fact, Jordan is pulling some strings to host another convention in Cedar City.

Would you be interested in seeing the Cedar City Pop Culture Convention? If so, visit their Facebook page and help us make it happen!

So that was GAM Con, from my vantage point. Lots of fun games and fun people and fun times. Glad I went.

Next GAM Con is in March 2016. Will I see you there?

Last Picture for the GAM Con

...GAM Con is tomorrow!!

One last Legend of Zelda picture for the Con and my supply is complete.

Remember how I've been playing Majora's Mask?

Do you love it?? I DO.

If you want one, come to GAM Con tomorrow and say hi to me. Or email me at SuspendedDreamsArt@gmail.com and tell me what size you want
(8x11" - $12, 11x14" - $20)

I don't know if I shared this here or not...I think I forgot to...but maybe you saw it on the Reddit /r/gaming page:

A really awesome friend shared it on Reddit and apparently it exploded. Which was awesome.
Thanks, awesome friend. I owe you one.

Hobbit Illustration #12 is DONE

Behold: In Search of a Burglar, the beginning of the adventure.

Now I have enough to put a Hobbit calendar together. I'll be using Redbubble to put the calendar together, so if you are interested, that's where you can go to order it.

To commemorate finishing the Hobbit illustrations, let's have a puppet.

A Legend of Zelda puppet!

Inspired by Majora's Mask, which I've been rediscovering on the 3DS lately

Surprise.

This can also be ordered on Redbubble on almost all their products - phone cases, tablet cases, notebooks, journals, mugs, etc. Give it a look, tell me if I should change anything.

Gotta sign off now. Lots to do today.

The Last Homely House

Hobbit illustration 11 of 12 is completed.

Here is Elrond, revealing the secret of Moon Runes to Thorin & co.

Originally these illustrations were supposed to be quick, cute and simple.
This one took forever. What took the most time?
The. MAP.
Freaking jeez-louise, why do I obsess over details??

It turned out, though. So no regrets.

But srsly, on the next one, I have got to loosen up and finish quicker.

Next: In Search of a Burglar.

Also!! I am crocheting some trinkets to sell at GAM Con. I've started the Totoro plushies,

Adorbz, right?

What about you? Are you coming to GAM Con? Is there anything you'd like me to paint/crochet for you? Cuz I'll do it!

Still Painting for GAM Con

Behold: The Baggins Estate Auction.

I hope you can see Bilbo's face. But if you can't on your screen, come see me at GAM Con to see it in print. You'll love it.

This will also be in print available to purchase at my table:

Questions about the convention? Want a print? Message me on Facebook or email me at kj.hennefer@gmail.com

I hope you can come!

GAM Prepping... Part 2

Painting painting painting

It feels so good to be painting painting painting.

Worked for about 4 hours straight this morning, no interruptions, because my awesome husband wants me to finish these as much as I do. Thanks, hon!

Here's some more of what will be at my table at GAM Con:

More Dwarves?! -poor Beorn

Barrel Rider!

Hide and Seek with Smaug

Gotta paint more. The Hobbit pics still need a scene from Elrond's House, running from the Wargs, and I think we need to see the look on Bilbo's face when he arrives to the Shire just in time for the Baggins Estate Auction. :)

Back to painting painting painting!

GAM Prepping...part 1

There's a local convention coming up in August. It's called G.A.M. Con - Games, Anime, and More (their facebook page is here). Just a little gathering of awesomeness and family fun.

My sister Good Moe-Jo and I are going to have an artist's booth together. If you're in the Vernal area, you ought to come see us! We're going to set up our laptops and television screens so you can watch us paint digitally. It's going to be great!

I'm finished the Hobbit illustration series for the convention. Here's a preview of what will be there:

Riddles in the Dark

Sleeping Smaug

Unexpected Party

 I'm excited for the convention even though anime fascination was years ago...and the only game I really consistently play is The Legend of Zelda...but I've got the "more" part totally covered!

There will be some Zelda pictures, Studio Ghibli fanart, and awesome crocheted goodies.

But what about puppets? Will puppets be there?

Um...yes. Sort of. I mean...sure! Puppets will be there! 

Subscribe to this blog or my facebook page to keep up with my G.A.M. Con progress. And I hope to see you there!