Holiday Art Sale!

Just in time for Cyber-Monday, I've launched my HOLIDAY ART SALE! I'm offering a selection of original drawings, sketches & paintings. Available works include:

• Color sketches from JARFACE
• Football art from my Gridiron series
• Watercolor & ink drawings from my Dangerous Women series
• and more!

This is a landmark event, as I rarely sell my original sketches. It's also the first time I've ever offered my football artwork for sale. And everything is reasonably priced, with some pieces going for as low as $55. You can't beat that with a bat!

So whether you're buying a gift for a loved one or simply treating yourself to a new piece for your own collection, nothing says "You're the bees knees," quite like original art! Visit DaveCrosland.com to check out the work and make your purchase today!

* All prices include shipping in the USA.
* Please inquire for International shipping quote.
* Contact hiredmeat@gmail.com with any Holiday Art Sale questions or concerns.

"If you wanna make a snowman, I'll help you make one, 1 - 2 - 3! And if you wanna take a sleigh ride, the ride's on me!"

- David C.

October Art

Hello, all! It's been a long while since I last posted. So I thought I'd treat you to some recent drawings from the month of October. Enjoy!

"Behave or be slayed, cause I will be damned if mine ever decays."
- David C.

WRECKING SKULL Presale Extended to Friday!

Folks have been writing in, telling me they don't get paid until the end of the week. So after some consideration, I've decided to extend the WRECKING SKULL presale to this Friday, July 15th. The books (and early-bird treats) will ship on Monday, July 18th.

After midnight on Friday, the pre-order doors will close for good. I'll turn back into a pumpkin, and my lovely assistant will turn back into a mouse. I can't make any more extensions after that, what with TR!CKSTER/Comic-Con week looming.

To reserve your copy of WRECKING SKULL now, complete with all the presale collectors goodies, visit my online store.

*** And remember, if you'll be attending TR!CKSTER or the coinciding San Diego Comic-Con, you can pick up your pre-ordered package from me there in person. Just be sure to make a note of it when you place your order on Paypal. Pick up instructions will be sent out on Monday. ***

"Linda wants to be alone, Linda wants to eat alone, Linda wants to sleep alone, all into the night."
- Dave
Man of The Gum

WRECKING SKULL Available for Pre-Order

Above is a small preview of my upcoming limited edition sketchbook, Wrecking Skull. It features a whole new batch of drawings from 2011 that includes black & white AND color art. For years, I've experimented with mixed media and various color tools in my everyday drawing. Now I'm proud to share these explosive new works with you in print, the way they were meant to be seen -- in full color!

Wrecking Skull is available for pre-order in my online store. The early bird gets one hell of a worm, this time around. Place your order now to receive some wonderful collector bonuses --

- Customized cover art & an original skull sketch by me
- The exclusive "Wrecking Skull" print, free of charge
- one of my snazzy new postcard prints

The Presale runs from now through July 13. Pre-ordered books & bonus goodies will ship on July 15. For more info, visit my online store.

Click here to place Your Pre-Order Now.

"If it breaks when it bends, ya better not put it in!"
- Dave

"Spring" Drawing

Just finished tweaking the first drawing for a set of prints I'm creating, this year. I've wanted to do a print series for awhile now, similar to how I did my sketchbook series back in 2010 (Deathwarrant, Jarface & Lionseatyou). Well a few weeks ago, I finally decided to go with the theme of The Seasons. So above is the line drawing for "Spring."

I'll be running a little presale on 11 x 17" prints of this, once it's colorized. So keep an eye on the blog next week, for all the details! Come to think of it, I'll be making a couple more hot announcements, this coming week. I've been working on so many hush-hush projects, it'll be nice to start sharing!

"Y con cada dia que se pase recuerdate, quien era el mas poderoso."
- El Rey Chicle

Who Needs a Dining Nook...

... when you can have a painting nook, instead? Sometimes, when I hit a rut with something at my drawing desk, working on painting or big, live art-style pieces helps me kick out the kinks.

On The Slate - Farmer Bling & Black Dragon!

Today's offerings are some warm-up pieces... a cash-money farmer, and a dragon piece for my Dad. Been doing so much computer work this week, it feels good to move my arm around on some wet-media art!

"How you like me now?"
- Dave

LIONSEATYOU still available, with one-of-a-kind block print

First of all, many, MANY thanks to the folks who ordered LIONSEATYOU last month. I was blown away by the huge support from everyone who came out to purchase the book. And I was further charmed by the written responses from some of my collectors. I'm so very glad to hear that you're enjoying the drawings and splatters I placed between the covers of this sketchbook. It's definitely one of my proudest productions of last year.

For those who don't yet own it, I still have a small inventory of LIONSEATYOU available. I'm offering them for sale on my website. For a small fee, I'm also offering the one-of-a-kind LIONSEATYOU block prints that came packaged with the pre-ordered copies. These books are in limited supply, so don't miss out. Order yours now, via the link below!

Order LIONSEATYOU (with one-of-a-kind block print) in The Meatshop!

"I'm the pinnacle! That means I reign supreme! And I'm notorious, I'll crush you like a jelly bean! I'M BAD!"
- Gum.

On The Slate: LIONSEATYOU Block Print!

It's been a busy weekend, aboard The S.S. Helen! Above are a couple shots of my workspace, taken during a printmaking session earlier this evening. These little cuties are the rubber block prints that will come free with each pre-ordered copy of LIONSEATYOU, the third of three limited edition sketchbooks I've released this year.

If you missed out on the pre-order, don't fret. The block print will still be available for a reasonable price. Look for an update on that, this week!

Live from Planet Meat,
- Dave Gum.

LIONSEATYOU Preview

With the premiere of my new sketchbook - LIONSEATYOU - on the horizon, I thought I'd whet your appetites with a little preview. Below is the image I'll be using for the rubber block prints (free with each pre-order), plus four new drawings that will be featured in the book. Enjoy!

LIONSEATYOU art for rubber block print

"Winged Doom" / 8.5 x 11" / ink on paper

"Huntress" / 8.5 x 11" / ink on paper

"Pursuit" / 8.5 x 11" / ink on paper

"Watching. Waiting." / 8.5 x 11" / ink on paper

* To pre-order your copy of LIONSEATYOU, visit my online store.

* Due to time constraints, pre-ordered copies (with free print) will ship on Monday, December 13th.

"Fall down on the world, before it falls on you."
- Dave "King Gum" Crosland

LIONSEATYOU

It must be the end of the year, because here comes the third and final release in my sketchbook series for 2010 -- LIONSEATYOU. The cover image above sums up the raw power I aimed to harness in book. C to cover, it features a slightly different style of work from me. There's a much more expressive, emotional touch to the pen and brush strokes. I hope this aesthetic will excite viewer's imaginations, dazzle their eyes, and scramble their brains!

LIONSEATYOU just became available for presale on my website. From now through December 9, the book is being offered for a discounted price. All presale orders will also come with a free rubber block print. To place your order now, visit www.hiredmeat.com/meatshop.htm

Just in time for The Holidays!
- Dave Gum.

PICK UP THE PIECES Online Art Sale

To wrap up this year and support my relocation to L.A., I'm holding an online art sale, called "PICK UP THE PIECES." The sale offers a variety of art from 2010, 2009 and 2008, with drawings and paintings from previous gallery exhibits, including my solo San Francisco exhibit, "Undefeated," and the ever popular "I AM 8-BIT" video game themed art shows.

The title and pertinent info for each piece is listed below its image. An * indicates that the work is framed. To make a purchase, please contact me at hiredmeat@gmail.com for the price list. Serious inquiries only, please. Shipping rates will be determined on a per-purchase basis, due to the variety of size and weight of the works.

“Those Things’ll Kill Ya” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *

“Stone Faced” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *

“Grimace and Bear It” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *

“Devil Exhale” / 4” x 6” / mixed media on watercolor paper *

“Box” / 5” x 8.5” / mixed media on paper

“Experience” / 5" x 8.5" / mixed media on paper

"Caffeine McQueen” / 4" x 6" / collage & mixed media on canvas

“Blues Man Greene” / 6” x 6” / collage & mixed media on canvas SOLD

Captain America” / 9” x 12” / mixed media on bristol

“Destroy #2” / 9” x 12” / mixed media on cardboard

“Attack!” / 12” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper

“Morning Study Tina” / 8” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper *

“Bedlam & Blade” / 8” x 14” / mixed media on watercolor paper * SOLD

”Dead Bloom” / 14” x 18” / acrylics on illustration board *

“Animal Attraction / 14” x 18” / acrylics on illustration board *

“Super” / 12” x 12” / collage & mixed media on canvas

“Kong” / 12” x 12” / collage & mixed media on canvas

“Busines As Usual” / 9” x 12” / collage & mixed media on wood

“Urban Flight” / 9” x 12” / collage & mixed media on wood

“Holy Haymaker” / 16” x 20” / mixed media on wood panel *

“Brute Breath” / 16” x 20” / mixed media on wood panel *

The Unavoidable Conflict of Plus Versus Minus" / 9" x 12" / collage & mixed media on wood *

Come one and come all, o' ye collectors of art.
I look forward to hearing from you.

- Dave Crosland, aka King Gum.