I finally have an online portfolio set up where I can have all of my artwork in one place! I did a bit of research before choosing one and I am happy with my choice. Check it out!
http://mariadanalakis.crevado.com/
I have a free one for now, but may upgrade depending on how much work and galleries I want to add but right now the free version is enough. I find crevado was easy to set up and add artwork to, they offer more personalization than any other free portfolio service I have found, and its very simple and very easy to navigate.
Obviously I will always update my blog and etsy page, but its nice to have a portfolio to show my work without having to go through many different entries on my blog.
2/23/2012
2/06/2012
Zombie valentine for ZaPow! Gallery
I recently completed an actual oil painting! Painting has always been the thing I have been the most passionate about as far as creating art goes. I took to it in art school and tried to continue but its very difficult to oil paint when you have no studio space. I live in a very small studio apartment and cannot set up any space to paint so when I do, its at my tiny kitchen table and that isn't conducive to oil painting at all. Anyway, I made do with what I have and I do like the way this turned out. The colors are a little off but its pretty accurate.
I created this painting for a gallery I have some artwork in called ZaPow! they are located in Asheville, NC and they focus on comic art, illustration, etc which is a perfect fit for me! They are having a show called Zombies and lusty ladies. If you find yourself in the Asheville area of NC, visit ZaPow! and maybe buy this lovely painting :)
I will definitely be doing more paintings in the future to sell in my etsy store.
I created this painting for a gallery I have some artwork in called ZaPow! they are located in Asheville, NC and they focus on comic art, illustration, etc which is a perfect fit for me! They are having a show called Zombies and lusty ladies. If you find yourself in the Asheville area of NC, visit ZaPow! and maybe buy this lovely painting :)
I will definitely be doing more paintings in the future to sell in my etsy store.
1/27/2012
New arts
Is it really STILL January? This is like the month that will never end! I have two new drawings that I want to share. I am happy with the way they turned out, and I have one more to finish to complete this little series. For these I wanted to go classic pin up but in my own style. The last one I want to work on is a sailor pin up! I wanted to also tone down the colors and add some design elements that I don't normally work with, so I am pretty happy with these!
I am selling them as 8x10 prints on etsy, and when the third is complete I am going to sell them as 5x7 card sets.
I am also working on an actual painting! I am so excited because I haven't done an oil painting in over a year, possibly longer. Will give more details on that soon. I am hoping to finish it up this weekend. It's hard to find time/energy to paint but it is my first love so no excuses!
I am selling them as 8x10 prints on etsy, and when the third is complete I am going to sell them as 5x7 card sets.
I am also working on an actual painting! I am so excited because I haven't done an oil painting in over a year, possibly longer. Will give more details on that soon. I am hoping to finish it up this weekend. It's hard to find time/energy to paint but it is my first love so no excuses!
1/09/2012
commissions
Hello all!
Hope your 2012 is shaping up to be awesome! Mine's going well so far! Just wanted to share a recent little logo design I worked on for a cool blog called verbal switchblade. It's a portrait of the owner of the blog and her adorable little pup, done up in a cute 1920s/art deco style!
http://verbalswitchblade.wordpress.com/
here's a larger view of her portrait. If anybody is interested in having a portrait or design done, please email me!
here's a closer view of her portrait :)
Hope your 2012 is shaping up to be awesome! Mine's going well so far! Just wanted to share a recent little logo design I worked on for a cool blog called verbal switchblade. It's a portrait of the owner of the blog and her adorable little pup, done up in a cute 1920s/art deco style!
http://verbalswitchblade.wordpress.com/
here's a larger view of her portrait. If anybody is interested in having a portrait or design done, please email me!
here's a closer view of her portrait :)
12/30/2011
Happy New Year!
Ok last post of 2011! i know i made the New Year spiel in my last post, but I wanted to share a new drawing in my superhero pin up series and a fun little inspiration board I put together.
I wanted to work on DC comics batgirl/Barbara Gordon because I just love the fact that she is a librarian, and that she uses her knowledge as well as physical skill to fight crime! I really wanted to make her look like a sassy librarian from the 60s/70s and this one is my personal favorite in the whole series. I like the way her outfit and her hair came out the best!
I have always loved working on inspiration boards and trend boards (I still get to do that stuff at my day job, just with kids clothes and fashions--still fun!!) So i wanted to put together a little board of artwork and people and images that inspire my work, most specifically inspired the superhero pin up series.
Pin up art of the 30s-50s is probably my number one inspiration, I have always liked the popular artists like Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, but I am really drawn to the work of Enoch Bolles most of all. I love the way he draws their faces and their poses are dynamic and lots of fun. I also have been looking at the work of Peter Driben, most specifically his covers for girlie mags like Titter, Wink, Eyeful etc. I have also kind of recently discovered the work of Bruce Timm. Not that I am a comic book expert! (I like comics, but mostly I love how ingrained in American history comic book characters are. What's more American than Superman?) The rest of my inspiration for the series is definitely kitschy "big eyed girl" art which was started by artist Margaret Keane. Another favorite of mine is definitely French "graffiti" artist Fafi. Her work is so creative, cute, fun and playful, I'd love to see some of her works in person. I also love old Disney cartoons and comic books (I have a little collection of Disney comics from the 50s-80s) I am not into dolls at all, but I think Blythe is so cute! I love her big eyes and serious expression and her fashions are so crazy! The other images up there that I love are paper dolls from the 70s. I think they are amazingly designed. I love their fashions most of all!
and who could talk about pin up art without mentioning pin up queen, Bettie Page?
So that's a little peek into whats swimming around inside my head. Among thousands of other things I love. I can talk about my influences and art I love all day long.
Hope everyone has an awesome New Year! Can't wait to see what 2012 will bring!
xoxo
Maria
I wanted to work on DC comics batgirl/Barbara Gordon because I just love the fact that she is a librarian, and that she uses her knowledge as well as physical skill to fight crime! I really wanted to make her look like a sassy librarian from the 60s/70s and this one is my personal favorite in the whole series. I like the way her outfit and her hair came out the best!
I have always loved working on inspiration boards and trend boards (I still get to do that stuff at my day job, just with kids clothes and fashions--still fun!!) So i wanted to put together a little board of artwork and people and images that inspire my work, most specifically inspired the superhero pin up series.
Pin up art of the 30s-50s is probably my number one inspiration, I have always liked the popular artists like Gil Elvgren and Alberto Vargas, but I am really drawn to the work of Enoch Bolles most of all. I love the way he draws their faces and their poses are dynamic and lots of fun. I also have been looking at the work of Peter Driben, most specifically his covers for girlie mags like Titter, Wink, Eyeful etc. I have also kind of recently discovered the work of Bruce Timm. Not that I am a comic book expert! (I like comics, but mostly I love how ingrained in American history comic book characters are. What's more American than Superman?) The rest of my inspiration for the series is definitely kitschy "big eyed girl" art which was started by artist Margaret Keane. Another favorite of mine is definitely French "graffiti" artist Fafi. Her work is so creative, cute, fun and playful, I'd love to see some of her works in person. I also love old Disney cartoons and comic books (I have a little collection of Disney comics from the 50s-80s) I am not into dolls at all, but I think Blythe is so cute! I love her big eyes and serious expression and her fashions are so crazy! The other images up there that I love are paper dolls from the 70s. I think they are amazingly designed. I love their fashions most of all!and who could talk about pin up art without mentioning pin up queen, Bettie Page?
So that's a little peek into whats swimming around inside my head. Among thousands of other things I love. I can talk about my influences and art I love all day long.
Hope everyone has an awesome New Year! Can't wait to see what 2012 will bring!
xoxo
Maria
12/28/2011
Comics Alliance!
Hope everyone out there has had a wonderful holiday season and is gearing up for a fabulous New Year! Its no secret I love this time of year, but I am ready for 2012! I have had some ups and downs in 2011, and I am ready for a brand new year to start! I don't really do resolutions (too much pressure!) but I have some personal goals I have been working on for a few months, and as always, one of my main goals is to keep going with my artwork, and to do more of it and branch out with different styles/commissions etc. I am working on some new pieces in the superhero pin up series that I am excited to share with everyone. (if you are a "fan" on my facebook page, you will have seen a sneak peek!) Another artistic goal of mine is to finally finish my pin up cocktails recipe book! It's almost done I just have to find some time and motivation to finish.
But some exciting news! I was featured on the super awesome blog comicsalliance.com! it was a huge surprise to say the least, and the write up was really sweet. Needless to say I was greatly honored. Click here to check out the article!
and thanks to friends Paigey and Fenny of Little Asian Sweatshop for calling the article to my attention! Check them out!
Again, I hope everyone has a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Out with the old in with the new :)
But some exciting news! I was featured on the super awesome blog comicsalliance.com! it was a huge surprise to say the least, and the write up was really sweet. Needless to say I was greatly honored. Click here to check out the article!
and thanks to friends Paigey and Fenny of Little Asian Sweatshop for calling the article to my attention! Check them out!
Again, I hope everyone has a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! Out with the old in with the new :)
12/14/2011
VIntage Circus art
Greetings! I started this piece a few weeks ago but forgot to finish it. I blame all the Christmas festivities! anyway, I decided to revisit it and finish it because I knew it had potential and I am glad I did. I have wanted to do some vintage circus/freak show poster inspired art because I always love to combine art with typography. Anyway, I think she came out pretty cute! In case you want to take her home, she is available for sale in my etsy shop. There is still time to pick this and anything else in my store up for Christmas. I ship priority so get your domestic orders in by Dec 19 for Christmas delivery! Also my BLACKFRIDAY coupon for 25% off on anything in my store expires tomorrow!
12/05/2011
Happy Holidays
Ok, I know its not Christmas yet, but I am a bit of a Christmas nerd--no not a bit, a lot! I love it all! I started decorating my apartment and got inspired to design this years Christmas card. I actually love the way it came out! I put this card up for sale on etsy if you'd like to send your friends and family a naughty Christmas pin up. Grandma would love it! :)
11/25/2011
Holiday sale!
Wow almost Christmas time already? Christmas is my favorite time of year and I love all the decorations, the smell of Christmas trees, the baking, the yummy food and of course the presents! So I am restocking my etsy page throughout the month, and offering 25% off all sales, and of course, all orders come with a free gift (its a surprise!) so use code BLACKFRIDAY at my etsy store for 25% off and bring home some unique gifts for yourself or someone you love, while supporting a small business :) Check it out!
11/13/2011
Harry Potter!
I have been sick with an ear infection--in both ears :( for the last week, so I have been laying low at home this weekend trying to recover... It has been playing a Harry Potter marathon all weekend long on TV, and inspiration to do a Hermione fan art piece struck! I have always liked Hermione she's--smart, good in school, she likes reading, cats, has curly hair and is brave and a bad ass. A great role model for young females in a day and age where there are so few! I know Harry Potter is very special to many people, and I hope I did Hermione some justice with this drawing :)
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