ashsivils

Please do not edit my work with out written consent. All artists know not to edit, rip, copy or redistribute art unless there is written or expressed consent. That includes, but is not limited to: exhibits, commercial, studies, reference or any personal use. I always function under the golden artist's rule: Anything you would dislike done with your art - Do not do to another's. When people complain about Copyright or committing Copyright Infringement - To me it means that they have no respect for the art, artist or the thoughts and/or emotions that went into a piece. They simply see it as an empty object, which is incorrect. I have

Luckily, I am still alive - for those of you who give a shit. I've just been working locally and on more traditional works as of lately. I suppose I should log into DA more and see what the world is up to, I try to keep up with everything but I fail .. terribly! Thanks for everything guys, and for all of the favorites and messages, much love :heart: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ash-Sivils-Artist/214224761929456

Hey guys, long time no talk - I've not been able to play on Deviant Art as much as I'd like these days. If you would like to stay in touch (which I've gotten several notes) you're welcome to add me on Facebook. Art page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ash-Sivils-Artist/214224761929456 and from there you can find my personal. Thanks so much for the crazy awesome notes, comments, favs and all the support - you guys are still damn awesome! -Ash

So, it's nearing the end of my massive OP drawing/painting and I was curious ... Does anyone use oil pastels and if so, do you use sealers or fixatives? I have gotten so many mixed reviews on them, all are vague really. I do hear that they change the colors but luckily I've worked in black and whites. So, any input on a black and white OP drawing on canvas in welcome considering I am against framing. Thanks for all of the favorite adds, comments and all the love :heart: - Ash

I was nominated for the best local artist in my area by the People's Choice Awards and the major newspaper, The Tennessean. It turns out ... I won due to all of the voters. I hear I won by a landslide, which is odd since there are so many fabulous artists here. Anyways, thank you to everyone who chose me to represent TN, it means a lot to me. When I have the article and interview scanned I'll post the picture - it was fun. Since I haven't been on much in the past few months I also want to say thanks for all of the fav adds as well as comments. I'm slack-assing on my messages majorly. You guys rock! :heart: Ash