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[2004-12-30 08:38:45 +0000 UTC]
"bob giadrosich"
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 648; Deviations: 161; Watchers: 1827
Watching: 55; Pageviews: 140723; Comments Made: 20253; Friends: 55
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: Barry Windsor-Smith, Franklin Booth, Roy G. KrenkelFavorite movies: 2nd Hand Lions, 3 Amigos, The Forbidden Kingdom, Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Favorite bands / musical artists: Loreena McKinnett, Rich Mullins, Sa Ding Ding
Favorite writers: JRR Tolkien, John Crowley, Garth Nix
Favorite games: Guild Wars, Guild Wars 2
Tools of the Trade: Brush, quill, ink, watercolor, oils, graphite, Photoshop, InDesign
Other Interests: Just about everything.
# About me
I employ a variety of subjects, mediums, and techniques to represent that which, previously, had remained unseen. ΒCurrently operating under the banner of Xiangbala Studio, I've been illustrating since the late '80's, and have been published in books, games, and magazines, as well as on billboards, CD's, murals and textiles.
Once upon a time (and "back East"), I worked as Sharayah Press, doing Renn Fests, Celtic and Scottish Games, and hundreds of SF/Fantasy conventions.
Between 2010-2013, I lived in Changsha, China, studying traditional Chinese ink painting, book and product design.
I'm much more into character development and conceptual art now days, exploring how the applications of different mediums react to each other in ways to deepen the work. Also, I'm currently working on a fourth book (long over-due)!
Books:
2014: "One Year After: A Sketchbook." 183 sketches with annotations
2007: "A Life of Ravens" by Alex Ness, with illustrations by Mike Grell, Alex Shiekman, Josh Howard, myself, and 23 other artists and photographers.
2006: "Ink: Images and Essays from Bob Giadrosich." 18 years of gaming, book and magazine illustration.
As always, thanks for looking! :D
Favorite Characters: Calvin & Hobbes
Personal Quote: "Practice, practice, practice!"
# Comments
Comments: 772
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Hey Bob. You allright? Still waiting for your new stuff here.
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I think I saw your work in a Cyberpunk 2020 supplement (When Gravity Fails). It's incredible how your style has evolved yet kept its roots over all these years. Love the color pieces.
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Hi Bob. I cruised your gallery and am impressed. Your work is amazing and has lots of detail.
My name is Jeani Rector, and I am Editor of the established, award-winning ezine and print magazine titled The Horror Zine. We are not just about horror; we are mystery, fantasy, surreal, "Twilight Zone," and sci-fi. Please check us out for yourself at thehorrorzine.com
I would like to publish some of your art in a future issue. There is no charge and you would receive complete credit. If you are interested, please email me at thehorrorzine@gmail.com and I thank you.
Sincerely,
Jeani Rector, Editor
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I can learn so much by just watching your art. Thank you.
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Hey, thank you for the llama!!! <3
Since you invited me: check out some of my art-works :3
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Beautiful work here Bob! Have a great finish to your weekend..
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Your artwork inspired me! I'll be looking forward for your next work!
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Love the Chinese influence in your pieces! China is a beautiful place and deserves to be expressed by all! Your technique is astonishing, it takes a lifetime for one to perfect! I suggest you paint more traditional landscapes with flowing brush strokes. I will definitely be looking for some of those in the future!
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Bit of a while back but...
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I would love to feature the above work in my freshly opened group. Its specialised on high detailed military illustrations and it will host only the finest deviations and will gather some of the most talented artists.
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I sent the request. You have to confirm it.
You are also warmly invited to join.
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Thanks amigo. Always good to see ya. Hope all is well.
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Hi Bob. thanks for the fave, have a splendid weekend.Β
J
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Bob!
Package received. Excellent physical condition. The personalised "sketch" is perfect! Rest of package up to your high standards, naturally,Β and a delight to explore... (so many festivals: are they on weekends a lot?...cause 115 days or whatever is a lot of the year!)
In conclusion: Am patting myself on back for being astute enough to be one of your backers... and the envy of others I have shown your work to...
Will continue to spread the word on the streets... keep me posted on your next project. Best Wishes!
Peter.
btw: I hope you are as pleased as you ought to be..and trust that further sales will create funds enough to live in the manner your hard work merits...
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There are no words strong enough to shout my despair! I just discovered your project on Kickstarter a minute ago and I saw it was finished, done, close, damn me!
Even though it pleases me to see it's funded, I can only cry for not having being a backer myself. I would have love getting your book.
Do you plan to sell it through regular shops as well? By any chance ...
It's good to see it done anyway. Good luck with the printing and everything
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Glad you made it to the tape Bob! Peter.
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Do you know this guy's work?Β Β www.woodblock.com/front.htmlΒ You may like it... P.
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Hello Bob!
Is it possible: 2 old + 2 new(girls last 2 of each, above)? (just asking... 
OK: Real message: You may, perhaps, like to check out item" 4A" in my current journal...
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My very best wishes!, Peter.Β Β (found you via: JohnPatience )
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btw: "Position of Power" v.good choice as KS feature...
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Great to see you here Bob, very good works, like that Β !!!
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Many thanks for the fav very much appreciated.
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You are welcome, awesome works! I like "Beguiled " very much, I can actually feel the wind, the movement, the force of the drawing!
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Amazed by your painting talents,i never thought you're so talented.=A=
Do you remember me?I'm Ivy~~so is the painting on the wall (on 8th floor in the library)made by you???(unbelivable!!!)
It seems you have been to many places all over the world,that's my dream but there' no time for me to realise it~~QAQ
Hope you have a great day~~
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your art is awesome... so iΒ΄ll be watching you
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Hi Bob, thanks for the fave, I hope life is treating you nicely.
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