Newsletter #015 - New prints, A new show in Korea and much more...

Good day to you all my dearest #MadnessLovers. The week is almost over and the month is barely starting, but things are moving forward with intent. Here's a brief recap of what has happened and what is coming.

There have been some significant changes in the website, including a translated version to Japanese and maybe someday other languages will join. There are also some changes in the store, like new, selected, quality prints available. As of now, all original illustrations will only be sold after direct contact with me. They will not be available at the store, but their price will be visible in the description of each image within the portfolio itself. Soon more products will be available in the store, like a new line of crazy t-shirts with messages from yours truly and other quality items for your enjoyment. I have also began the selection of stones for the next jewelry collection, ensuring a busy schedule for the holiday season.

Moving on, and for those who don't know what the "Wolf's Art Den" is, here's a little explanation. This is a creative space located in the town of Takao, (Kaga, Ishikawa), where I now reside. It is a small school for those who wish to learn drawing and macramé, and soon its doors will open to all you enthusiasts. In the future there will also be a program for students outside the region and even foreign students, which will include accommodations, and at some point it will open its doors to other creative minds and artist with a residency program. I created a little video to show how the space is evolving

and it is looking pretty sharp if I may say so. I've had some visitors come and enjoy the space, many of whom are waiting for the "grand opening" to join the courses available and become part of this project. I am working hard on creating a dedicated space for the den within the website. It is currently in the process but in the meanwhile you can follow the den on instagram and stay up to date with any and all news regarding this creative space.

Next! Starting this Monday, November the 10th I will be part of the "Woohyun Overseas Artist Exhibition" happening at Incheon, South Korea. I will be traveling to said country and taking some pictures of the show to later share on social media. I will not arrive for the opening unfortunately, but if you're in the region, don't hesitate to drop by and check out the wonderful art pieces my colleagues and I have selected for your visual pleasure.

This might just be the last show of the year for me, but it opens many opportunities for the years to come. As I try to reach further, I hope to have more shows in the asian region next year. As always, I'll keep you updated with these events and hope for your unconditional support to continue being present along this road.

On another note, I am currently working on the storyboard for GAIA 1. This is the follow-up to GAIA 0 (also known as "La Leyenda del Recordatorio de los Dioses) and well, it's big. So much so that you can expect GAIA 1 to be divided in 2 books. This had already been foreseen and it is the case for all subsequent volumes, so saying that the saga is big at this point would be a bit redundant, I'd say. It is still unclear when will I begin with the illustrations, or whether the books will be published independently or not. But regardless of that, I just want you to know that it is still one of my main priorities. Being such a long project, it is expected to take much time to actually achieve, but the best part about it is that nothing is stopping me from moving forward. As I work on this storyboard, I am also revising and preparing to begin the polishing process for GAIA 2. It is my wish to not have too much time pass between volumes, unlike between 0 and 1 (15 years so far... yeah, I know). Who knows, maybe I'll even share some snippets of the books in the future.

Many new things are happening in the background. I may not talk much about my processes or show much regarding the such, but I'm trying to change that, trying to allow myself to be more open to sharing the unfinished works, the sketches, the unpolished pieces and all that. It's a mindset I need to get into, yet little by little you'll get to see and even get involved (maybe) with the madness in the making. To be honest, these newsletters are part of that process.

That is all for Newsletter #015, share it with your friends and family. Have a wonderful week, remember to join theFamily if you haven't yet and, to continue growing the community, we also have The Madness Broadcasted on Instagram with some exclusive interactions and first-looks at the things we have cooking.

Never forget to embrace #theMadness in you!

Irie Bless!