October/November Update

I'll be doing some mural work at the high school I graduated from.

November 3rd I might be set up at "The Ultimate One Stop Shoppe" at Surline Elementary from 3:45-8pm

November 19th I'll have a table set up at St. Joseph's School and doing sketches/cartoons/caricatures (and dressing as Santa for a couple hours)

November 20th I'll behosting "Customer Appreciation Day" at Nuttall Art Studio from 3-6. It might be a costume party.

Dec. 3rd I'm an artist at the Comic & toy convention in Grand Rapids from 9-3, then participating in the Downtown West Branch Art & Wine Walk from 6-9pm, either at Nuttall Art Studio or a participating business.

It's...a long month....

Did I Err?

Sometimes, I start on a project and I have to walk away for a moment, and when I get back to it, I'm filled with happiness and fulfillment. My Hero series has become one of those projects. My Sammy Hagar Jumping series gives me such energy and now this first painting of Sergio Aragones` makes me just happy. I want to keep working on it, like right now as I sit at home. BUT, I have to wait until tomorrow... Until then, here's a little video I made and an updated photo of the Sergio painting.

$50 by 6pm 10/17 for 18x24 drawing!!

I'm doing a ONE DAY ONLY special, and boy, is it special!
Until Monday, October 17th at 6pm, you can get an 18x24 drawing (not painting, just drawing)for $216. Wait, no that's the regular price. $50! an 18x24 drawing for only $50!!! The money must be in my hand by 6pm on Monday, October 17th or in my Paypal account ( ceramicsgal@yahoo.com) with confirmation from me (e-mail me at jasonnuttall@yahoo.com call me at 989-701-7287 or contact me on Facebook). Once you pay, you can decide at any time what you want your project to be. Act NOW!!!

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

Pappa needs the votes!! Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

Sixty-Six to Timbuktu

This is my most recent project. I like Robert Plant. Alot. This is a graphite drawing, 18x24 and about 5-7 hours into it.

Smurfs in the 7 Acre Wood??

I thought I'd share this. A kindergarten teacher at my kids' school passed me last month and (I think she was being polite) commented how she'd been thinking about me doing a painting on her class window. I told her "sure" and she looked shocked. Anyway, a couple weeks later I came in and painted this Fall scene (took 5 hours)in the 7 Acre Wood. Oh, and ignore the little girl. She wouldn't move.

vent blog

I've been in the studio since 9am trying to decide what to work on. Should I work on something I want to do or something that might sell? It's now 1pm and I'm still torn. I don't like having to spend time on this. I'd hoped that I would get enough business that i wouldn't have to worry about making art for money purposes only (I started a painting of John Lennon. I'm not a fan at all but Lennon usually sells). i've offered specials that doesn't actually make me money, but it's something coming in, but nobody's interested in artwork. i'm flustered, angry and depressed. i'm trying to make my dream a reality. i'm trying to make something of all the work and education I've put into my art my entire life, but it's become such a struggle that my family's suffering and my spirit is just plain fried. I don't want pity purchases, mind you. I want to expand my outlet beyond Facebook. But it takes money that I cannot make.

Act NOW (or tomorrow)

I know that artwork isn't the top of anyone's list of what they need or want they want to get or give for a gift, but original artwork really is a strong, touching and creative gift idea (even if it's for yourself!). I try to offer specials for people who do want original artwork but don't have the budget for it. Hence, my ONE DAY SALE (or 2 day)!! Today and today ONLY (ok, today and Tuesday), if you come to the studio and mention this deal, you can get a 16x20 painting or drawing for only $60!! You must visit NUTTALL ART STUDIO or call the studio (989-701-7287) Today, Oct. 3 or Tuesday Oct. 4th and mention this special! Offer ends 8pm Tuesday evening! As long as the money is in my hands by 9pm Oct. 4th, you can take as long as you want to decide what you want. The $$ is a placeholder. Act now! Tell yer friends and neighbors!!

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

I'm trying to win, well, SOMETHING through this contest, but there's a PEOPLES' CHOICE AWARD that I could win but only if YOU vote for me. Every Day. And get others to vote. Every day. Please.
Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

The link below takes you to where you can vote so I can win the Peoples' Choice Award!! Please vote DAILY!!

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

The link below takes you to where you can vote so I can win the Peoples' Choice Award!! Please vote DAILY!!

Jason Nuttall | Art Takes Miami 2011

How I Spent My Weekend

I've been avoiding doing art battles because (1) I can't afford to enter and (2) I've grown weary of the same riga-marole of loading the van, unloading the van, work, wait, and lose. Then load the van up, unload again. Honestly, I entered this time because the coordinator of the event, Kathleen Baker, was in need of artists to participate and I wanted to help. I figured if I didn't win, I might at least sell the piece I create (although it may only be for $20, but it pays for gas). This art battle was part of the Hale Yes Balloon Festival in Hale, Michigan. I had to differing factors coming into this art battle, however: I went in expecting to lose, and I was sick. As a friggin' dog. Dizzy spells, coughing, chest and head congestion, aches and pains, etc., etc. I also agreed to do the art exhibit, which began at 1pm and ended at (ugh!) 9pm. The battle went from 4-7pm. This was my set-up for the event



This is the drawing that won 1st Place. It's charcoal, 18x24 and will be in the studio soon.

NEW SPECIAL!!!!

Already, kids. I have a new special going- ONE 16x20 drawing or painting with up to 2 subjects for ONLY $55!!! Normally, a 16x20 runs $160 with up to 3 subjects, so act FAST to get this great deal! It ends Sept. 20!

newest addition to the series

As promised, I am updating my "Heroes" project with a new photo of the newest addition to the "Sammy In Air" (for lack of a better title) series. It's around 36"x48".

Update

I've been away for a bit. I've been teaching at the Midland Center For The Arts (where I'm scheduled to teach again in October if you have kids in the Midland area interested in drawing cartoons) and my internet is currently out at home, so I'm not online much anymore.
NEW ANNOUNCEMENT:
I know it's not common for people to write about applying for a job, but this is a job I've dreamt of my entire life and never imagined I'd get the opportunity to try out for it. Having said that, I have sent in example artwork in hopes to get the gig of artist for the upcoming POPEYE comic book being published by IDW Publishing next year! I didn't know they were even looking for the creative team, until a friend (who shall remain nameless to protect his innocence)wrote me that he thought I should give it a try and contact the editors. Let's just say that having this friend recommend that I try fot the gig is such a huge compliment and honor that if I don't get the job, I'll have the gratification that this man thought enough about me that he thought of me.
I sent the examples in (although the photography of the examples were crappy, and it may reflect poorly on me) 2 weeks ago and was written that I'll hear from the editor if they hear anything.
So, if you know the editors I'm referring to, maybe you can subtly suggest me?

View it, love it

If you want to go through the artwork from this blog, just click on the slideshow on top of the page. If you're looking for a certain subject, just type into the search in the top left corner.

Sale ends SOON

Prices are going back to normal this Saturday, so if you like any of the work here that's marked down, act now! You can see some of the artwork on the link below- ARTWORK ON SALE!



Remember that original artwork is a great gift for others or just yourself!

We're THERE, but not really all there, ya know?

The goal has been met and the project is a GO! However, if you've been following, my first attempt to raise funds was for $1500. This time it was $700. Less than half of the original goal. $700 is a bare minimum of what I need for this project, so please pledge and keep spreading the word by sharing this blog and/or the Kickstarter link to your friends! The original goal was carefully figured out to ensure all materials and space rental was paid on to continue. With the new goal, I have to pick and choose what I can and can't do. CLICK HERE to view what you get if you back the project!

KICKSTARTING IT AGAIN!

I'm trying Kickstarter again, but this time, I've lowered the goal and reduced the deadline to 5 days. I'm asking people who like my artwork to either back the project (minimum pledge of $2) or at least spread the word about it. You can get more details and pledge HERE
When you pledge, you DO NOT get charged! If the goal is met and the project is successful, THEN you get charged. And it's all-or-nothing: If the goal's NOT met, I get nothing. If the goal's met, I get funded (and if the goal is met and people keep pledging, I get that, too).

Kickstopper

The Kickstarter project was a no-go. Not enough funds were pledged to reach the goal. The HEROES series is halted right now and the future of the studio is not looking good. Right now, I have to decide if I want to split any money I'm making between back rent on the studio and bills at home, cutting both short, or focus the money on bills at home. With the Kickstarter project, I'd have used the funds from that solely on the projects and the studio, while using money earned teaching at the Midland Center For The Arts on bills. I know this is the way of the artist. I knew this when I devoted my life to it and to family. I'd hoped it would have gotten better by now, even just a little. I'm not one to give up. Not so much because I'm so darn positive; I'm too damn stubborn.
I would love to try Kickstarter again, but the minimum time frame to raise funds is one month, which would take me into the end of August. I need it now, though. Plus, you have no idea how painful and gut-wrenching it is for me to bug people constantly to give me money. That's not how I want to make a living. It drains the spirit. That's why I tried to make it worth backers' whiles by giving EVERY backer artwork if the project was successful. I want to EARN money, not ask for handouts.