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U is for Uncial

Thursday, January 10th, 2013

U is for Uncial, calligraphic illumination by Amy Crook

U is for Uncial, calligraphic illumination by Amy Crook

I guess there’s not a lot of Ulrichs or Ursulas out there, but if there are, this is the letter for them! I personally plan to use it to spell STFU until someone buys one of the letters. And, of course, you can always put U and I together and be a terrible pickup line.

Uncial is one of the classic calligraphy fonts, so I wanted to do a proper homage in warm earthy brown and cheerful new-leaf green. There’s just a touch of gold decoration in the fattest parts of the letter, giving it a lovely bit of sparkle.

U is for Uncial, 5″x5″ pen & ink, Japanese watercolor and glitter gel pen on paper.

U is for Uncial, detail, by Amy Crook

U is for Uncial, detail, by Amy Crook

Above, you can see the gold glitter illuminating the letter with just a touch of sparkle. Below, you can revisit the last few weeks of letters, plus the lovely, flourishing F.

S, T, F & U, illuminated letters by Amy Crook

S, T, F & U, illuminated letters by Amy Crook

Categories: Daily Art, Illuminated Alphabet, Series and Books, Whimsical and Strange
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Blue Dude of the Deeps

Tuesday, January 8th, 2013

Blue Dude of the Deeps, vinyl toy customized by Amy Crook

Blue Dude of the Deeps, vinyl toy customized by Amy Crook

He’s really more teal than blue, but the name amuses me anyway. This little guy looks like Poseidon’s evil minion in some sort of wacky Greek Myth claymation. He’s all tentacles down below, and spiraling silver curls up top, with tentacles on his left arm and silver filigree on the right.

Blue Dude of the Deeps, 3.5″ tall vinyl Color Blank figure customized with acrylic paint and Sharpie marker, $99 with free shipping. Note that this is a collectible, not a toy, and the paint will not stand up to much abuse.

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 1, by Amy Crook

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 1, by Amy Crook

Above, you can see more detail on his curly hair and filigreed arm, as well as the coppery sheen of light off the black Sharpie. Below, you can see the rest of his head and the curling tentacle that takes up most of his back.

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 2, by Amy Crook

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 2, by Amy Crook

He’s been finished and signed, but I need to get some polyvarnish to finish him off before he’s really ready to ship.

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 3, by Amy Crook

Blue Dude of the Deeps, detail 3, by Amy Crook

  • Title: Blue Dude of the Deeps
  • 3.5 in. tall Color Blank vinyl figure customized with acrylic paint and Sharpie marker
  • $99 for the original (tax will be added if you live in CA)
  • Shipping is free anywhere in the world
  • This figure is a collectible and not a toy. The paint will not stand up to much abuse, and the materials are in no way guaranteed kid-safe.
  • Payment plans are available, just email me
  • The button below will take you to Paypal – if you’d like to pay another way, just let me know and we’ll work it out

Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, Tentacles, Whimsical and Strange
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Squid Inked

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Squid Inked cartoon by Amy Crook

Squid Inked cartoon by Amy Crook, $59

This wee little squid is a bit embarrassed by how very excited he or she gets when you’re around (even squid don’t always know which is which). There’s a silly heart-shaped inkblot on the front of the card, and this little squid decorates the inside with plenty of room for your sentiments and signature. This is a great card for someone you’ve got a crush on, or who still excites you after all these years!

Squid Inked, 5″x5″ pen & ink and Copic markers on paper, original $59 with free shipping (inkblot not included).

Squid Inked Valentine by Amy Crook

Squid Inked Valentine by Amy Crook

Categories: Daily Art, Sea Creatures and Other Animals, Series and Books, Tentacles, Whimsical and Strange
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Only in a Potion

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

Only in a Potion, parody Harry Potter art by Amy Crook

Only in a Potion, parody Harry Potter art by Amy Crook, $59

Snape is deeply unimpressed by your devotion. “The only way I’d want your heart is for apotion,” he declares on this whimsically morbid little unValentine card. If you’ve got someone you’d like to stop loving you quite so much, or just know someone who loves Snape and would get a giggle out of the sentiment, this is the card for you!

You can even get the original art to have Snape glaring down at you in all his cranky glory.

Only in a Potion, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic markers on paper, original $59 with free shipping.

Only in a Potion, Harry Potter parody Valentine by Amy Crook

Only in a Potion, Harry Potter parody Valentine by Amy Crook

Categories: Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces, Series and Books, Things I'm a Fan Of, Zombies, Skulls, and Other Morbid Things
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OKCthulhu

Tuesday, January 1st, 2013

OKCthulhu parody by Amy Crook

OKCthulhu parody by Amy Crook

I was waffling about what to do for a Cthulhu Valentine this year when my friend Jeff suggested this particular parody idea. The result isn’t so much a Valentine as a wish for the recipient to find love without having to resort to Cthulhu. There’s references here to some of my favorite games, not to mention a certain popular dating site and a certain parody Tumblr.

And yes, Cthulhu is wearing a fedora.

OKCthulhu, 5″x7″ pen & ink and Copic markers on paper.

Categories: Angels, Cthulhu, and Other Myths, Daily Art, Series and Books, Tentacles, Things I'm a Fan Of, Whimsical and Strange
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Instagram Valentine

Friday, December 28th, 2012

Instagram Valentine watercolor by Amy Crook

“I’d Instagram you with no filter.”
Instagram Valentine watercolor by Amy Crook, $79

Despite their recent faux pas, I have to admit I really do enjoy the Instagram photo service. I made a Valentine for it this year, so I’m glad they backpedaled and agreed to make the language a little less awful in their new TOS. The image I painted is of a generic person icon, just a head and shoulders, done in warm terra cotta with a sepia background, on a distressed “photo.”

Instagram Valentine, 7″x5″ pen & ink and watercolor on paper, $79 with free shipping. Or buy a card at Etsy!

Instagram Valentine by Amy Crook, available on Etsy

Instagram Valentine by Amy Crook, available on Etsy

  • Title: Instagram Valentine
  • 5 in. x 5 in. Japanese watercolor and glitter gel pen on Arches cover black paper
  • $79 for the original (tax will be added if you live in CA)
  • Frame is not included, but can be added for $50 (shipping included)
  • Shipping is free anywhere in the world
  • Payment plans are available, just email me
  • The button below will take you to Paypal – if you’d like to pay another way, just let me know and we’ll work it out

Categories: Daily Art, People, Figures and Faces, Things I'm a Fan Of
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T is for Tentacles

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

T is for Tentacles, calligraphic illumination by Amy Crook

T is for Tentacles, calligraphic illumination by Amy Crook

The Alphabet series is back with a new week, and this time we have sparkly tentacles creeping in on the T, which looks like it wants to creep away before it gets totally engulfed. The background is a rich golden yellow, which shows up best in the last picture. It would go wonderfully for the Thomas, Thea or, of course, Mr. T in your life.

T is for Tentacles, 5″x5″ Japanese watercolor, pen & ink, and glitter gel pen on paper.

T is for Tentacles, detail, by Amy Crook

T is for Tentacles, detail, by Amy Crook

Above, you can see the bright shine of glitter making the golden yellow look almost orange-dark. Below, a picture that’s no doubt familiar from the R & S posts, of four of these illuminated paintings hanging out in their frames.

S, T, A & R, calligraphic illuminations by Amy Crook

S, T, A & R, calligraphic illuminations by Amy Crook

Categories: Daily Art, Illuminated Alphabet, Series and Books, Tentacles, Whimsical and Strange
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