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]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/22468732/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/22468732/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:50:25 PST
I have a painting in Gothic Art Now, a book that came out in November. [link]

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I'm just painting and listening to music. I love how Assemblage 23 can do dark ebm and also turn out happy thoughts too.

Assemblage 23- Ground

Be still
Though chaos rains around you now
Only so much rain can fall at once
Breathe in
And let the air envelope you
And slow but sure, serenity will come

Close your eyes
Try to breathe
Feel the ground beneath your feet
It's still there
The world still turns around

Stand up
Though circumstance has knocked you down
There is nothing gained by staying within it's reach

Take strength
In every failure you endure
Our mistakes have many lessons they can teach

Close your eyes
Try to breathe
Feel the ground beneath your feet
It's still there
The world still turns around

Destroy
These walls you've built around yourself
You can't take another step until they're gone

Move out
No use in dwelling in the past
Bid farewell to all your fears and carry on

Close your eyes
Try to breathe
Feel the ground beneath your feet
It's still there
The world still turns around

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I did illustrations for the new Hunter: The Vigil rulebook from White Wolf. It's out in stores now. [link]

My wife's new children's book is out for halloween, it's called Bone Soup and it has zombies! [link]

Cambria is going to be doing a signing at Books of Wonder in Manhattan on Saturday at noon on Oct 25th. [link] And she will be doing a reading of the book at the Children's Museum of Manhattan on the 26th at 2 and 3 pm. [link]

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I've posted some new Legend of the Five Rings cards. Cambria has posted a bunch of Halloween projects she's designed for Martha Stewart and Michael's. She's also posted a couple illustrations from her next children's book which will be published by Houghton Mifflin in 2008. We've been working 24/7 on this thing and hopefully it will be done next week.

It's all on the blob. [link]

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]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/11668314/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/11668314/ Sat, 03 Feb 2007 07:43:05 PST [link] There's the green orc I retextured. He was fun to paint. An amazing artist, Chris Amaral, [link] , built the models. He also did some great creatures for Dungeons and Dragons Online.

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Fyi, I uploaded a newer version of Mister Bananas.

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]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/9770699/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/9770699/ Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:03:39 PDT
Provo, UT
BYU Bookstore
Thursday, Aug 24
10am- 12

SLC, UT
The Children's Hour
Saturday, Aug 26
3pm

Las Vegas, NV
The NeverEnding Story
Monday, Aug 28
11am ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/7769626/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/7769626/ Sun, 05 Feb 2006 15:39:53 PST
More info:

[link]

Cambria has a deviant art profile.

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[link]

NYC toy fair is coming up. I love toys. It's my social obligation to be there.

Anyone else attending? ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/7164475/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/7164475/ Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:26:53 PST
[link]

I worked on Lord of the Rings Online last year. It looks like the game will finally be released in 2006. Here's a screenshot of some of the Uraki orcs I painted textures for.

[link]

More screenshots of the game: [link] ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/6951992/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/6951992/ Sun, 06 Nov 2005 21:38:10 PST
Anyone going to the NYC Comic-Con in February?

NYC Comic-Con Homepage [link] ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/5577194/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/5577194/ Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:47:55 PDT
Sabertooth games is finishing up the Horus Heresy and the ccg game timeline is returning back to 40k. I've finished ten or so illustrations for the first release, Imperial units and Chaos- lots of Chaos.

[link]

Wizards of the Coast has a new game coming out called Hecatomb. I've been working on that one too. It's horror inspired to give those of us that like stuff that's too disturbing for Magic a chance to play and has five sided cards so it looks like it's actually something a bit different.

[link] ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/5033119/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/5033119/ Fri, 08 Apr 2005 10:05:22 PDT
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It's one of those books that captivates me in it's world and when I put it down I'm a little sad that it doesn't really exist. It would be really cool if I could do paintings that had the same effect. I think my favorite fantasy artists such as Brom, Adrian Smith, Dave Mckeen, Easley, all have that same kind of pull on me.

When I do a painting, I don't ask what makes this painting such a captivating experience, that I will be a little sad to look away- maybe I should. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/4183183/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/4183183/ Wed, 29 Dec 2004 06:44:22 PST
I just received a copy of Horus Heresy Vol II: Visions of Darkness, so it should be out in stores soon. My painting of Ambassador Markus is in there as well as various paintings of Cult Mechanicus and Imperial Bots.

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I'm really inspired by Adrian Smith's new card paintings. I recommend checking them out on his website in the Sabertooth gallery if you like Chaos, the more slobbering mouthes the better!

Also, some things are in the works for Dragon Mech. I forgot that it takes extra time to get used to the subject matter of a new game world. Everything I do these days is so influenced by Games Workshop, I'm just addicted to their aesthetic.

]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3578865/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3578865/ Wed, 13 Oct 2004 06:29:45 PDT Thank you everyone for all the inspiring comments!!!!

I'm still working on a large amount of stuff for Malhavoc games. This week I'm finishing up three or four paintings everyday until the deadline on Friday. It's been a bit stressful. I'm ready for the weekend. But, it is a fun project- lots of creature painting.

[link]

I just found out that there's a new book out from the Black Library that has my work in it. The new book is about the Skaven.

[link]

If anyone is into metal, I'm interested in doing more metal covers. It would be great to find out what bands and labels would be good to work for that would fit my style. Here's some bands and labels I've done work for.

Skeleton Witch
[link]

Sound Riot Records
[link]

Trilogy
[link]

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Painting a couple Imperial robots for Horus Heresy.

[link]

Finished painting the Skeleton Witch album cover and the album is out.

[link] ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3360729/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3360729/ Tue, 14 Sep 2004 08:28:36 PDT ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3195406/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/3195406/ Mon, 23 Aug 2004 12:51:44 PDT
I checked out Odd Nerdrum's awe inspiring new work at the Forum Gallery on 5th ave. I was suprised how different the experience is from seeing his paintings in print. It was great! ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/2619035/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/2619035/ Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:33:03 PDT [link] .

~gw-club ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/2404949/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/2404949/ Tue, 11 May 2004 08:36:23 PDT
Working on a death metal cd cover, some T shirt designs, and some stuff for Steam Logic. 15 Warhammer cards where published so I can post them now. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1867883/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1867883/ Wed, 18 Feb 2004 17:09:54 PST
I'm getting back into the necessities of drawing. A good drawing seems to be crucial for a good concept. Hopefully I'll have some time to post new stuff. I've done a lot of new card illustrations for Warhammer, so I'll post some of those when they are published. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1411323/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1411323/ Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:14:56 PST
Thanks for all the comments on the Cyberfaery. I was actually hating the painting, so it's cool to see that it has some good things going for it. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1358033/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1358033/ Tue, 04 Nov 2003 14:57:11 PST ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1341838/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1341838/ Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:13:35 PST


I don't know

if I need


to see

the real words,



maybe just write them. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1341831/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1341831/ Thu, 30 Oct 2003 14:08:31 PST
The format of this is so linear, not quite like a real
journal. I would be able to make marks and sketches. . . . but words are nice too. I haven't kept a sketch book in a year. After doing 30, I don't see the purpose anymore. Nobody sees them and I don't want anyone to see them. They even scare me. I am two different people, so opposite, but everytime I try to kill off one of them it comes back to haunt me. There are two parts to the whole. The spiritual and the creative. Ironically the creative likes to destroy and the spiritual requires perfection. If I gave into either I would be insane.

E.E. could

make these

funnytypedboxes

interesting
is it worth it for me.

Everyone can see what you are inside.

Scary. But the creativity feeds off of the honesty. This world is built on lies, built on fear of letting go and believing.
ARe we being exhibionist or honest? I don't care. I must feed the creativity to be the artist. And I don't see the point of sketching on a hidden piece of paper anymore. If they knew what I know, they would be able to feed the creativity too.

Trent, so sad, so mistaken, but so perfect... the jumble of sounds and whispers. It's a collage of living, like sleeping and being awake at the same time and you are conscious of everything for the first time. That is the beautiful pain of the creativity. It threatens to consume everything natural, normal, and real. Sometimes i let it consume me, sometimes real life, love, and sacrafice is more important. But that is just a world of fears and costumes and really the unnatural is natural to me. Everytime I try to runaway I must look into the eye of who I really am. Nothing is safe, nothing is sacred, everything is beautiful and profane. i have my limits, but they will never be someone elses. The normal limits are nothing to me. I just use them to help other people feel comfortable at the same time I am always uncomfortable with other people's lack of limits and sometimes wish thy would pretend too.

But I'm not pretending now. This is a good place to try and not pretend for a while. Hopefully I can scare myself and maybe someone else. Besides this box only has words, none of those demon possessed creatures I'm fond of making. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1228988/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/1228988/ Thu, 02 Oct 2003 17:06:01 PDT
The book project I was working on has been canceled. The publisher ran out of money. I'm pretty happy actually- I still had twenty illustrations to go. My usual style takes too long for interior illustrations and I was just getting stressed.

Bless, bless. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/867421/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/867421/ Mon, 23 Jun 2003 08:19:54 PDT and this paper, my body,
and each line a cut
to bleed out sadness and disappointment

I would look at the blood on the floor
and at last understand
the reason life has caused the pain.
]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/779580/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/779580/ Sat, 31 May 2003 06:13:03 PDT cyclops overlooks optic options rotton showstopper skinpopper
babbler dabbler self confessed criminal tore pen in vain
instant still spellbound game stock talk back rock
reencounter incident subsistance inexistant non committed
unwitted oblivious habitual resistor buff the stuff roughed
up edge fluent nudge pre-collect ignition motivation
inexistant wasted views thats all they see blue hot blood
guild optic nerve with the right attitude you will succed
blue self abusive recluse too late for me make shifting peace ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/555601/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/555601/ Thu, 20 Mar 2003 13:34:29 PST
Don't expect a good painting to teach you to be a good artist. Don't expect beautiful clouds to show you how to fly. Let them give you the desire to learn.

Do not create art for money or praise. Create something that promotes your aesthetic, and helps you understand yourself. Some people will love you and some will hate you. Don't be afraid, and let your life create your art. Discover the vision of the unfettered depths of your soul. Then your art will be a reference of truth. We are all starving for truth, honesty, and freedom. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/475752/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/475752/ Mon, 03 Feb 2003 07:00:15 PST
How about those appendix DVDs for the Fellowship? That's one of the most inspiring things I've seen. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/350479/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/350479/ Mon, 18 Nov 2002 09:52:04 PST ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/340935/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/340935/ Mon, 11 Nov 2002 11:56:37 PST ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/320507/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/320507/ Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:34:44 PST ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/269008/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/269008/ Fri, 13 Sep 2002 06:42:50 PDT
I've gotten tired of doing work digitally. I miss the unpredictability and un undo-able mistakes of real paint. Since I like doing twisted, maleformed, demented (and dare I say deviant) things, mistakes and unpredictability are a good thing.

So I've decided to mess up my whole process and start doing acrylic and oil paintings in the same time that I've been doing digital work. That amount of time isn't a normal amount of time an artist usually needs, so I expect to turn out some pretty okay stuff and some really freaky messed up stuff. So I am really interested in what you think- even if you think man- is that the same artist? That's terrible.

PS. I plan on adding some requested DAprints in the next three days. Sorry I'm a print slacker. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/239284/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/239284/ Tue, 20 Aug 2002 09:57:55 PDT
Well some of the Warhammer sketches have been posted and I appreciate the feedback. I finished the Goff Nobz painting on a laptop during the trip. Hopefully I'll have time to post that tommorrow. Thank you to those who have bought prints. Any feedback on the prints would be appreciated too. I want to make sure they are top quality. ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/202217/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/202217/ Mon, 22 Jul 2002 08:40:04 PDT
I'm really excited. The art descriptions for these illustrations are very inspiring. Nice phrases like "armor edged with razor blades" and "a power axe that was cut out of the side of a tank." It's going to require some overtime finishing the sketches while we move. I'm wondering if I should post the sketches on DA? ]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/199058/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/199058/ Fri, 19 Jul 2002 09:29:52 PDT
My wife and I are getting ready to move to Rhode Island. Moving is nuts. Too much to do. Moving in 2 weeks and 2 days.

All I want to do is paint all day. But no time.

]]> ~karichristensen http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/197064/ http://karichristensen.deviantart.com/journal/197064/ Wed, 17 Jul 2002 13:05:20 PDT ~karichristensen