So, strange how it goes... last time I posted I talked about depression. And the depression hasn't lifted. And then my wife got the flu I had. And then my youngest got the flu as well. And life is heavy...
... but in the small pockets of time where I get to draw, I've decided not to stress about it. Just go with the flow. And the flow... well, it's scattered and unfocused. So I just j...
Quick update from the studio about current projects and current mood.
2020-01-22 13:56:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Last year I did a self portrait in January, and I thought I'd start the year the same way. Not 100% finished, but close.
Also, started on the Big Celebratory Troll Drawing that I promised when we reached 200$ a month. Hope to do a long session on it tomorrow.
Planning to do a video with the process, dancing to old country while drawing, but we'll see how it goes.
I'm done! Huge commission, over 110 x 110 cm in size, been working on it for months, and now I think I'm done! What do you think?
2020-01-16 14:05:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Short update from the studio... back in the saddle again.
2020-01-14 12:40:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Another release of art from the Patreon exclusive pre-release gallery to the wide public, now the Inktober 2019 art are all available for free use under a Creative Commons attribution license in hi-res.
The 2019 Inktober, which I dubbed The Blackest Inktober, came at the onset of a deeper depressive period for me. I'm extremely proud that I managed to complete another inktob...
My Pre-release gallery, accessible to my 10$ + patrons only, is brimming full with stuff. So I have to start moving stuff out of there. A few pieces will disappear into the long term project galleries, but most will be released to the public!
First of is the art from last years fantastic Beyond The Gates festival. I had a fantastic time at the festival, and produced quite a few good...
2020-01-10 10:43:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Just finished a song artwork, plus banner, etc, etc, from a new electronic music project from the west coast of Norway: Arkadeonaught. They haven't really got anything up yet, neither music nor info, but I really liked the music I got to hear. Dark and disturbing. Follow their FB for news. https://www.facebook.com/arkad...
2020-01-09 20:33:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Quick post to get into the flow again. Updated the pre-release gallery with a bunch of new scans, including some old stuff, some lost stuff, some rescans with my new scanner, and all the SECRET Daily Ink Monsters I've been doing every day this holiday while the Yule Lads have been automatically posted on my instagram.
So, first of all, the four tiny landscapes I submitted to an open call? Remember? All four got accepted, and will be exhibited as part of the Mini Masterpieces 2020 exhibition in Buffalo, NY, opening the 17th of January 2020. Sent them off today! Go to https://revolutionartgallery.com for news.
Also, finished t...
2019-12-20 20:59:44 +0000 UTC View PostJust a quick post, because I'm about to drop the ball on this one. If you are interested in the 1349 originals, contact Galleri Fjalar.
https://www.facebook.com/gallerifjalar/
https://instagram.com/gallerifjalar
Our plan ...
So, I basically miscalculated my schedule, and how much all the Christmas preparations will take of my energy, so I need to reign it in. Watch the video for more details, but the essence is this:
I will stop posting daily on Patreon until after new years. The daily monster drawings will continue at www.instagram.com/daily_ink_monster
After new years we'll review: do you guys wa...
Today's Daily Ink Monster is the fearsome Chimerarachno over at www.instagram.com/daily_ink_monster
2019-12-11 20:55:18 +0000 UTC View Post
I barely got the mini-landscapes finished today, to send to an open call for an exhibition. When I was done, I rechecked the open call and found out that the last date for sending files was... next friday, not today. So I'm actually early!
Earlier this year I bought a new scanner, an Epson V370, which is supposed to be really good with uneven surfaces, and therefor a lot better than...
2019-12-10 19:44:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Too much going on to write, so decided to do it in video form instead. I no longer have a cold!
Also, today's Daily Ink Monster: Sharthuk, shadow stalker. 
Today's Daily Ink Monster is a hungry little darkling.
I'm not quite over the cold yet, but tomorrow is back to work.
Today's Daily Ink Monster is Thoomir. A sleeping giant. Sleep, is what I'd like to do.
This damned cold keeps it's claws in me. It's not all that bad, but I just have no energy. My wife had it for like 5 or 6 days before me, but I'm hoping to get over it very soon. Have some stuff I'd like to finish for the 10th.
Drawing ability very reduced during this cold, though. So these ...
... and going, and going.
Here is today's Daily Ink Monster: Snottles and his sneezelings.
Today's Daily Ink Monster is... inspired by today's condition and level of ability. Oh well... I did it! Now back to bed.
2019-12-05 18:17:31 +0000 UTC View Post
First, the password for the Pre-release gallery has been changed. I've sent out a seperate post patrons supporting with 10$ and above with the new password.
Second, what's that video? Ummmh... I've been working on a big drawing of Odin on Yggdrasil for a client, and when working on it on Monday I found myself dancing while drawing. That happens once in a while. Being physical in how...
2019-12-04 20:42:52 +0000 UTC View Post
If you wanna get a T-shirt in your size, approximately 30$ plus shipping, you need to contact me in the next hour or so. The remaining will be packed and taken to Galleri Fjalar tonight for the exhibition opening. 
2019-12-03 10:39:12 +0000 UTC
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I've been preparing some stuff for the exhibition at Galleri Fjalar tomorrow. Good news? New T-shirts came out great.
If you want a t-shirt, say your size and I'll hold it of. I think the price will be... 30$ plus shipping?
Bad news? Also made two different prints that... didn't really work. So that's a lot of expenses and work hours all for nothing. They're not really sellable, bu...
I uploaded all the 1349 portraits to the Pre-release gallery, including four that I don't think have been shown ever before. Check them out here: https://denungeherrholm.smugmug.com/Patreon/Pre-release
Password still: spike
(But will change come Wednesday).2019-12-02 10:43:33 +0000 UTC
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I've started promoting my new little side project, Daily Ink Monster, at www.instagram.com/daily_ink_monster
I will be posting one of the scans, already available to you through the pre-release gallery, every day up to Christmas eve as a sort of advent calendar. Please do share.
Also, today's Daily Ink Monster is Ed, deeply disappointed deep-one.
So I played a bit coy with my Jabberwocky, which I made for an informal little competition over at the secret Dark Art Society Cooperative group (Which I'd recommend joining for any artist doing dark stuff. You can join by supporting the Dark Art Society patreon with as little as 1$. Anyhow...). The reason is simply that the contests, while informal, are also anonymous, so that no one can vote ...
2019-11-30 23:02:31 +0000 UTC View Post
A lot happening, suddenly! Firstly, we reached 200$ a month, so that means I'll draw a big ol' drawing which YOU decide the subject of! So... what do you want me to draw?
As per usual, I'm not great at making plans, so we'll have to figure out how we do this as we go along. For now, just post your suggestions here, or message me here or on any of my social media, and we'll take it...
Another better late than never post... finally released the art from Beyond the Gates 2017. 2017! Out from the pre-release gallery, and out to the public gallery, in hi res, for free use under a Creative Commons attribution license. Sketches of Enslaved, The True Mayhem, Revenge, Master's Hammer, Exciter, Vemod, and more! All available here: 2019-11-28 13:31:47 +0000 UTC View Post
So, change of plans. I decided to work on pre-making some Yuletide Lads, from Icelandic folklore, to be able to pre-plan some Daily Ink Monster posts while I'm on X-mas vacation. I'll still be drawing a daily monster, but I want the holidays to be a break from social media.
So here are the three first. I'm gradually freeing my inner Ralph Steadman.2019-11-26 15:17:33 +0000 UTC
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