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February 14, 2006
Aggiecon preview, feedback requested
It's getting on time for Aggiecon again, and I'm trying to select which pieces to take. I'd hoped to be a lot further along this time around, but work has been sucking up huge amounts of my time. But still, I have a number of pieces that are on-target for the show and several more that might be, especially with just a little modification.
Thus, I'm including a LOT of images below with a few comments on each and requesting feedback. Mostly though, if you've been to Aggiecon, please let me know which pieces you think would definitely work well there and which would definitely NOT work there. If you haven't been to Aggiecon, I've found that what sells there is mostly SF/Fantasy babes.
Fall From Grace
For this one, I would probably just include the angel portion (i.e. upper left), making it a mostly square piece. It was originally designed to be a ticket, and I don't know if the top-bottom aspect of it works as a wall-piece.
Intercession
This one will go pretty much as-is, though without the title framing. I made it specifically with Aggiecon in mind.
Refuge
MAW suggested I use this one. I didn't think it was quite on-target, but she said, "Just make the horse in the background into a unicorn." I think it might require a little more, specifically giving the girl a more fantasy-style outfit and maybe turning the dog into something a little less mundane.
Invoking Power
I'm on the fence with this one. I'm not sure it's fantasy enough, but it does look pretty cool. In truth, it's one of my favorites of all my work.
False Hope
I probably won't take this one, but I just might. It's a babe in a fantasy setting, but the dark tone of the piece might be a little too heavy for Aggiecon.
Holding a Fairy
I'd originally done this one just as a lighting experiment, but it's gotten good feedback, and I think it would be appropriate.
Sorrow
I did this one as my father was dying, and I didn't consider it really finished. I think I know what it needs now (mostly a lighting adjustment and some extra background details) and am considering it for the show.
Father Forgive Me
This doesn't quite meet the "fantasy babe" definition, but I figure I should include something for the ladies. I'm not sure it really works in that setting though.
Two Sides
This is my signature image, and it actually sold last year, so it's definitely going.
Homesick
This is another one of my favorites, and it's almost certainly going. I think about this one whenever I'm away from my kids.
The Day Her Replacement Arrived
This one is almost certainly going. I've gotten a lot of good feedback on it.
A Long Time Ago in a Bedroom Far, Far Away...
I'm on the fence with this one. It was made specifically with Aggiecon in mind last year, and I think it's damn funny, but as a piece of art it's pretty weak. It was one of my earliest pieces, and it shows.
Guardian
I took this one last year, but I was in a rush to get it done. I was never quite happy with the background (not quite bleak enough), and I understand lighting now to do a better job both with the angel wings and the halo. So, if I take this, I think I'm going to want to rework it first. One comment that I liked from last year's show was, "Hey, check this out, a woman actually wearing real armor."
Don't Tell Me

I'm on the fence with this one. It doesn't really fit the theme, but I thought it might make for a nice, small filler piece if I had the room.
On the Edge
I think this one would take a little bit of work in the background, but even then I'm not so sure. FYI, the inspiration for this was when a friend said she was "on the edge between anger and depression".
Render by Dan at February 14, 2006 09:07 AM
Comments
*begs shamelessly*
once you're satisfied with it, I'd love to have a copy of Guardian... :)
Posted by: Tanya the Happy Tester at February 26, 2006 12:50 PM
In order:
Invoking Power
Intercession
Two Sides
Guardian
Holding a Fairy
Homesick
Refuge (with modifications)
The Day Her Replacement Arrived
Posted by: Julia at March 2, 2006 02:46 PM