Wednesday

I have been dappling in the drawing of a few characters, and try to give them life. Right now they are only faces, with stories that I can't get down on paper. My personal favourite is a character named Wednesday. In honour of her, I decided to do an Etsy adventure. I haven't done one for a while, and for me it seemed like a delightful idea to collect items that Wednesday herself would enjoy. A bit on the Gothic side, but somehow adorable, perhaps?

Fleet Collection

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Amanda Murrin

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I hope to write some comics involving Wednesday at some point... Once I get ideas, of course. Until then, I'll just keep musing and looking at items and thinking 'You know who would like this? Wednesday'.

Nostalgia and stitching calm

The above image took me a little over 40 minutes to stitch on some recycled blue cloth, on this tiny little embroidery hoop. I don't know why I don't embroider more often. It is one thing which creates a perfect little haven for me... My happy place, among many. It calms me down, and allows me to reflect upon the one thing I'm stitching out. Careful little stitches, forming near-perfect cursive writing on fabric. It's lovely. I got inspired to do so after hearing a song which inflicted an overwhelming sense of nostalgia and happiness. It resulted in a nostalgic playlist, which involved the following...

My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To Bitburg) by The Ramones
KKK Took My Baby Away by The Ramones
The Seeker by The Who
My Generation by The Who
I Can See For Miles by The Who
You're Gonna Go Far, Kid by The Offspring
Self-Esteem by The Offspring

Weird selection to trigger 'nostalgia', I know. Nonetheless... It resulted in a mini bubble of serenity for myself, and the above embroidery (which may or may not be completed).

World of the Uncanny

In case you haven't heard of SC Entertainment, your time is now. SC Entertainment is a group of independent film makers and musicians located in Calgary, Alberta. They create all kinds of neat music, zines, and loads of wonderful movies. My personal favourite is A Zebra For Sally, but a very close second is Beefart & Cheenkaw. 

Among the boldest characters ever created.

Beefart & Cheenkaw is a series, with the characters first being introduced in SC Entertainment's Bobo movies. Later, they made the first instalment of the Beefart & Cheenkaw. Last year, they followed it up with Beefart & Cheenkaw: The Curse of the Dimensions of Death (Fun fact: Yours truly is in that one). You can watch both films on SC Entertainment's YouTube channel. 

Now... Wait for it... 

They are in the process of making yet another Beefart & Cheenkaw movie! Since they want to make it as amazing and phenomenal as humanly possible, they need money. They have started a campaign on Indie Go Go. If you contribute, you will receive any level of thank you gifts, ranging from credit on the film to having one of SC Entertainment's bands come to your house and play for you. Pretty cool, nes pas? You can find the link (and contribute, should you choose), right here. Any support is greatly appreciated. These folks are fantastic creators and artists. Watch their films, listen to their music, and enjoy! Let's make magic happen!