Phoenix - Ideas and Thoughts of Adam R. Grose.

NEW BLOG

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:37:13 PDT

http://adamgrose.com/phoenix/

I have another blog over on wordpress where I place the majority of my news and updates. Check out some of my latest painting news and comic book creations ;) Ad x

downthetubes.net news blog: Charity comics project hopes to count the cost of war

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:33:26 PDT

downthetubes.net news blog: Charity comics project hopes to count the cost of war

Various interesting lectures and documentaries on Art.

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:45:32 PST

In Conversation with Chuck Close

This site is a wonderful resource for a variety of subjects, recorded as conversations, lectures and discourses. Here’s a conversation with Chuck Close, one of the greats of our time in the world of art.

http://fora.tv/2009/07/01/In_Conversation_with_Chuck_Close

BBC Archives: Francis Bacon 1966

http://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/bacon/5401.shtml

Lecture on Asian/ American Modern Art

An interesting insight into new Asian American Art.

http://fora.tv/2008/10/25/AsianAmericanModern_Art_Artists_Scholars_Panel

An in-depth analysis on Art created by women. A fascinating discourse worth checking out.

http://fora.tv/2007/10/10/Women_Who_Transformed_Contemporary_Art

A HELL OF AN ANSWER

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:14:54 PST

The following is an actual question given on a University of Liverpool chemistry final exam.

The answer by one student was so "profound" that the professor shared it with colleagues via the Internet, which is why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well.

Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic (absorbs heat)?

Most of the students wrote proofs of their beliefs using Boyle's law that gas cools when it expands and heats when it is compressed or some variant.

One student, however, wrote the following:

First, we need to know how the mass of Hell is changing in time. So we need to know the rate at which souls are moving into Hell and the rate at which they are leaving.
I think that we can safely assume that once a soul gets to Hell, it will not leave. Therefore, no souls are leaving. As for how many souls are entering Hell, let's look at the different religions that exist in the world today.
Most of these religions state that, if you are not a member of their religion, you will go to Hell. Since there is more than one of these religions and since people do not belong to more than one religion, we can project that all souls go to Hell.
With birth and death rates as they are, we can expect the number of souls in Hell to increase exponentially. Now, we look at the rate of change of the volume in Hell. Because Boyle's Law states that in order for the temperature and pressure in Hell to stay constant, the volume of Hell must expand proportionately as souls are added.

This gives two possibilities:

1. If Hell is expanding at a slower rate than the rate at which souls enter Hell, then the temperature and pressure in Hell will increase until all Hell breaks loose.

2. If Hell is expanding at a rate faster than the increase of souls in Hell, then the temperature and pressure will drop until Hell freezes over. So which is it? If we accept the postulate given to me by Sandra during my freshman year, that "it will be a cold day in Hell before I sleep with you," and take into account the fact that I slept with her last night, then number 2 must be true, and thus I am sure that Hell is endothermic and has already frozen over.

The corollary of this theory is that since Hell has frozen over, it follows that it is not accepting anymore souls and is extinct, leaving only Heaven, thereby proving the existence of a divine being - which explains why, last night, Sandra kept shouting "Oh my God."

THIS STUDENT RECEIVED THE ONLY "A".

;))

Portland Arts Centre

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:09:19 PST

Welcome to 2010.

After the successful exhibition of the Portland Arts Centre in December 2009, the centre has laid plans for another exhibition titled 'Fire and Ice'. More details can be viewed over at the website www.portlandartscentre.co.uk

December Exhibition - 5th/ 19th Dec 2009

The night began well and was a very successful opening night for the new centre for the arts in Portland and Weymouth and as my last write up said, one of the best exhibition spaces in the South showing contemporary art. The night was very busy with lots of people appearing for an evening of music, viewing and conversation from across the spectrum.

Here are a few photos of the evening.

The exhibition ran for four weeks with many people coming from all over the South West, up to 50 visitors a day. The exhibition was well received with a great response with many excellent comments left in the visitors book.

Talking with the Sam and Kat they were very happy everything went well and the amazing amount of praise for their hard work. All looks well for the new year. I am certainly looking forward to the coming new year; looking forward to the upcoming exhibitions and an opportunity to see the work of the amazing variety of artists who have booked space in the centre.

2010 looks to be the year of great things for the centre and I am glad to have been given the opportunity to have taken part in this exhibition and its beginning.

Well done Kat and Sam! I raise a glass to your hard work and wish you all the best for 2010 and beyond!

Portland Arts Centre

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:56:35 PST

Portland Arts Centre is having a fundraising exhibition on the 5th December 2009.

The exhibition of Weymouth and Portland's only contemporary art show of the year (my opinion) has art exhibiting over 70+ artists from a variety of disciplines and will be available to view from the 6th.

There are still tickets available for the opening night which runs from 7pm - 11pm. A free glass of champagne, live music and bar will entertain you throughout the evening while you view the variety of art in the show and all for sale...

If you would like to print off this larger poster and put it up in your area to help advertise, this would be very much appreciated. Spread the word as this is a great opportunity to bring more art to the area and boost the creative arts for all.

If you are looking for that extra special gift for someone this Christmas Portland Arts Centre is the place to come before any where else. Painters, Sculpters, Alternative Media Artists, Photographers, Print makers, Illustrators, Book Publishers and more.

The variety of art on show is astounding and breathtaking in its scope, depth and skill with many perspectives from each artist. Seascapes, sea life, abstract art, portraits, experiments, figurative, landscape, skyscape, paintings form the inner mind and many many more...

Check out the link here for more details on getting there, opening night, news and tickets. Also check local press this Friday/ Saturday.

From The Tomb Magazine Comic Book Reviews: 2012 Anthology

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:21:40 PST

http://fromthetomb.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/2012-final-prayer-review/

Here is the first review of 2012 by From The Tomb Magazine.

There will be many, many more over the next 2-4 weeks. Bob will also be a guest on the Paranormal Podcast with 2012 authors Marie D. Jones and Marshall Masters later this month.

You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (the show will be taped on 11/23 but will probably air sometime in December or January).

If any of you have contacts at comic review sites or magazines, send Bob their contact info and he will try to get a copy out over the next few weeks.

Contact: Bob Heske HEYWELL FILM SCRIPTS www.bobheske.com

SWINE FLU # 2 of 3

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:02:35 PST

2012: Final Prayer

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:55 PDT

Robert Heske has been spreading word about his new book, which 'Veils', a story by moi illustrated by Tony Suleri is appearing in. Here's the links about the book and interviews with Robert about all things 2012 and the book.

http://fromthetomb.blogspot.com/2009/10/deep-discussions-with-decapitated-dan_27.html

http://comicrelated.com/news/3731/robert-heske-interview

http://www.superheronation.com/2009/10/10/15-questions-with-bob-heske/

http://www.secretidentitypodcast.com/

http://movieblips.dailyradar.com/blog/horror_movies_stuff_com_latest_horror_news/ (NOTE: Sign up and vote it up!)

http://www.havendistro.com/newsletters/RWHavenNL_Oct09.html

SWINE THEORY POSTERS - # 1 of 3

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:39:00 PDT

Phoenix: PREVIEW on ISSUU

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:35:34 PDT

EXPO in London...

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:03:29 PDT

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2009/10/25/mcm-london-expo-in-pictures/

New Ink Drawing currently being coloured in.

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:19:30 PDT

EROTIC ART IMAGES

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:21:28 PDT

Here are a few illustrations I have been doing in my A5 sketchbook lately as a change from the norm. I'm going to create a variety of colour images from the black and white brush inked images. I have no idea where these are going or where they will take me... however, it should be interesting nonetheless. Ad ;)

Insomnia's Comics come to PSP.

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:34:44 PDT

In the blackest hours before dawn, when all good comic readers were tucked up in bed, the Insomniacs crawled into their dreams.

What were they whispering into the darkness? What did they wish for, lost in the sleep of the innocent?

No less than:

To be able read Insomnia comics anywhere, at any time
Take their entire comics collections wherever they went
To listen to their own music while reading
To navigate pages their own way
To find and buy comics easily and access content instantly from the PlayStation®Store

All this will be on offer for PSP owners in December 2009, with the opening of the Digital Comics Store on the PlayStation®Network.

Red Eyed and bushy tailed, Insomnia Publications will be standing proud on launch day as our critically acclaimed books take their place on the virtual shelves, next to world famous names in comic book publishing.

Insomnia Publications’ graphic novels will be presented in the store as single-issue length chapters, following the publication of the book. The first chapter of every book will be offered free to readers as a “taster” of the story.

Crawford Coutts, Managing Director of Insomnia Publications, says:

“We are incredibly excited to be partnering with Sony in the launch of the Digital Comics Service.

Insomnia is committed to nurturing the very best new art, new writing and new concepts in its original graphic novels and the unprecedented scope of this Comics Store will connect independent publishers and readers around the globe.

The help and guidance we have received from Sony throughout truly demonstrates their commitment to support the medium, the publishers, the readers and the comics industry itself.

Many of our creators are gamers themselves and so were delighted to hear that their work will be offered through PlayStation Network.”

With the first Insomnia titles available right from the December launch, you will be able to:

Unlock Cages
Fall into Cancertown
Dissect the bloody history of the notorious Burke and Hare

With a growing range of titles to choose from and the phenomenal scope of the Digital Comics Store, this is just the beginning.

Come and visit our stand at the MCM Expo on 24th to 25th of October to learn more.

Notes:
The Comics Store will launch on the PlayStation Network for PSP in December 2009

Official Sony Press Release and video demo

For further information, interviews and comments please contact Crawford Coutts, MD

Insomnia Publications can be found online at:
Website: www.insomniapublications.com
Blog: www.theredeye.co.uk

2012 Graphic Novel Buzz

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:27:10 PDT

Here are some more links to the 2012 Graphic Novel out in November from Heske Horror. Read up, check out and be ready for the upcoming 2012 book ;)

COMICMONSTERS.COM
http://www.comicmonsters.com/ftopict-12442.html

HORROR MOVIES & STUFF
http://www3.webng.com/horrormoviesandstuff/2012Preview.html

THE OUTHOUSE
http://www.theouthousers.com/content/view/4810/228/

COMIC BITS ONLINE
http://www.comicbitsonline.com/2009/10/15/2012-final-days/

PROJECT FANBOY
http://www.projectfanboy.com/

INVESTCOMICS
http://www.investcomics.com/

2012 Anthology PREVIEW RELEASED

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:18:21 PDT

What will occur on 12/21/12 at 11:11 GST, the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar? Will it be a transformative event ... or man's ultimate Armageddon? This anthology from award-winning comic publisher Heske Horror provides creepy, creative interpretations from indie professionals from around the world. This e-preview features two works that will alarm and entertain you. For more details, visit http://www.coldbloodedchillers.com/

Sony is releasing their mega-disaster film 2012 in November as well. For those of you who haven't seen the trailer, here it is:

www.whowillsurvive2012.com/

A Taste of Old Revenge by B. R. Stateham

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:17:20 PDT

Here is a digital sketch of Detective Frank who is the partner to Detective Turner, an image of which is below on a previous post. As I am getting more used to drawing on the tablet, I find it is a great way of sketching and playing around with the poses to see which one works. I am working on a finalised drawing today of the two Detectives, which I will ink giving a greater sense of film noir-ish sensibilities... watch this space.

My Second Wacom Tablet experiment.

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:32:18 PDT

I'm enjoying using the new Wacom tablet I bought last week and I present my second experiment. This time I spent a while getting this one done. I am currently working on some colour images, including some designs for the book cover I am doing for B. R. Stateham. More on this one soon.

At some point I will upload a step by step on how I create these digital drawings.

Hope you like my second experiment?

TEMPLE APA & INSOMNIA STRIKES AGAIN... .

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:55:43 PDT

Insomnia have done it again with their new release 'Burke and Hare'. Based on the true story involving the gravediggers, turned murderers, this tale brings to light the story from the dark side of anatomy deconstruction. Check out the brilliant trailer and the preview below and also check out Insomnia's last release MILK by Stref. A fascinating and eclectic mix of images, short tales and fun!

The latest issue of the TEMPLE APA Issue Five is also now available with a huge section devoted to all things INSOMNIATIC! and filled to the brim with news, views, reviews and the latest drawings, sketches, art, scripts and comic strips from a wide range of talent creating comics today in the UK and beyond....

TEMPLE APA DOWNLOAD

Enjoy! ;) Ad.

Wacom Drawing Tablet

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:26:55 PDT

I thought I would share my first drawing I did on my Wacom Bamboo I purchased yesterday. After many hours of experimenting with it, working out how to use it and getting used to the dimensions and everything, I managed to create quite a few images. The one I present here is one of the more successful ones.

As you can probably tell it looks sketch-like. Over the next couple of days I intend to play around with more drawing and some colouring using this tablet. I eventually have plans to draw a short story for Insomnia Publications, HMP Temeraire: Childhood Survival, digitally, experimenting with this form of drawing. Check back again for more images in the next few days...

Detective Turner - Watercolour Sketch

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:27:20 PDT

Colour version as promised. I am currently working on watercolours of the two characters and a mock up of the proposed cover for the writer. Should have something to put up on here in a week or so.

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Phoenix: A Warrior's Tale (trailer#1).

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:53:31 PDT

Sketches for a Book Cover

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:11:05 PDT

Thought I would upload a couple sketches for a book cover I am working on. The cover is for a detective novel by B.R. Stateham and will see the light of day as a fully painted piece. I have been reading up on a few artists who are known for their cover work as guides. I will have some watercolour studies coming later in the week...

LAYER ZERO: CHOICES and THE LAST HAUL

info@clownpress.com (Adam R. Grose) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:24:16 PDT