DanielKarlsson

... Since I last posted a journal entry. The passed year has been filled with all the new experiences that comes with becoming a parent, and I haven't had as much time or energy to pour into my paintings as I would have liked to. Anyhow, I'm now officially on parental leave, which seem to be even more time-consuming. I'm gonna try to discipline myself and find time to paint whenever I can.

I don't know how many of my watchers read these journals, but I'd like to know if any of you would like me to maybe update these more often and write about my process and thoughts in general? I'm also wondering if any of you are following me on instagram/facebook. I tend to post wip-pics there if anyone is interested.

instagram.com/karlsson_art

On the 10th of january 2014, I became the proud father of a boy. His name is Charlie, a future nuisance and referencemodel for my paintings.

Might produce less art for a while, but I'll be back in full swing eventually.

I can't help but to brag and show him off, so here is a link to a photo of him all fresh out of the oven:
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... By nightmare magazine. You can now read the article for free online. Follow the link:
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…Megan Clarke aka Ghost-Apple.ghost-apple.deviantart.com/


I chose Megans text because it illustrates her own personal journey into discovering my art and it's also a nice summary of what my art is all about.


- My favorite piece of yours to this day still has to be "The Slut". It was my first experience with your interesting, often filthy yet always fun art. You show this utterly adorable little deer in a minimal scene with beetles crawling about with what hit me at first as a shocking name. Of course being the curious person I am I decided I had to do a little further investigating of the artist behind such a whimsical piece. From there I discovered a gallery of strange and scary and beautifully artistic painting and illustrations that captured my eye. From the darling deer with a simple background to fantastical creatures and macabre renditions of pop culture I became engrossed. So if it weren't for that heart melting fawn sitting in a very suggestive manner (I mean Bambi basically had fawns with his half sister/cousin so I can see another meaning behind the slutty and naughty title) I would have never stumbled upon your wonderful gallery!-


I want to thank everyone who participated, it was very interesting and flattering to read your contributions. I'm sorry that I can't give all of you a portrait, but maybe you could can convince me to do something like this again soon.

... Is what I feel towards all the people who keep motivating me, here on DA, by following, favoritizing and commenting on my pieces. I do this stuff on my sparetime, but it is much more than a hobby. Expressing myself through art is what keeps me anchored in a feeling of selfworth and purpose. Recieving feedback and acknowledgement, in any shape or form, fuels me to throw myself into the next project. With your help I keep growing and getting better. For this I thank each and every one of you.

So... As a way to properly thank at least ONE of you, I am hereby announcing a small contest. The prize will be a digital portrait of the winner, something in the style of this one:
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In order to particapate, just choose your favorite piece in my gallery here on DA and write a little something about how the piece makes you feel and why it is your favorite. You can send your text directly to me either through DA or to my email: karlssonart@gmail.com
The benefit of this contest is, i guess, mostly for me as I'll hopefully get some very interesting and motivating texts.
Last date to send in a text is on the 6th of march, that give syou about two weeks.

Good luck!
/Daniel