Self Promotion Sunday!!!

Hey everyone! Been a while since I got to really post anything. It's not much, but it's definitely more than I have been able to show lately. Super excited to show off some of this. I've been so focused on finishing up stuff for the BronyCon Art Show, and now trying to put together my newest cosplay to show off. But, I do have a few new items to show, and as always, you can check out my Etsy page right here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrotLOeilArt

First up, just a heads up, I am having a sale here on my Etsy page: Use the coupon HELPINGHAND at the end of your order, to get 15% off of any order over $35. I definitely could use your help as I try to pay off a few doctors bills from my injuries.

Now, check out the new items. First up, I was hard at work this morning, working on an idea I have wanted to do for some time: PONY PRINCESS PURSES! Right now, I have 6, but I am working on at least two more designs, and I will have another, surprise design, hopefully soon! But please, check out these sparkly beauties!

Next, I have had these two pieces done for a while, I just keep forgetting to post them: my Infinity Stones painting, and my Friendship Gauntlet patch!:

Another two pieces, one which I am debating on whether to sell or not, a Black Panther figurine and a Lauren Faust alicorn. The Lauren Faust alicorn I am debating on especially because she will be at the last BronyCon coming up, and I may want to give it to her. We will see.

Self-Promotion Sunday!

Hello everyone! I am FINALLY up and running again, although it's at a slower pace. My hand is still not 100%, but I am out of some of the woods. All tests proved to be clear, so it's really just a matter of trying to stretch and exercise my hand to get it better. In the meantime, let me give you the entire rundown, with a review of upcoming conventions first:

MinCon: July 13th
LockCity ComicCon: July 27th
TerrifiCon: August 9th to the 11th
LI Tropic Con: August 18th
SyCon: September 14th
Mt. Vernon Library Comic Con: September 28th
NaugyCon: TBD


Next up, a couple of figurines have been finished. Most of them ponies, as it's been a while since I have been doing a lot of non-pony work lately. I've got three versions of Fluttershy, new Derpy figurines, a new Princess Luna, even a Spike Green Ranger cross-over! Oh, and a new custom, based off of the incoming images of the Stranger Things Upside Down Applejack that has been leaked over the internet. Plus a Pennywise custom that is creeping the HECK out of me!

I've finished these digital pieces lately, and I am trying to turn them into bags as well as put them up on Redbubble or For Fans By Fans.

Not much else coming up, but I do have some pieces that have taken longer that are slowly getting closer to done that I can't wait to share! Some stuff will have to wait, though, while I finish up some charity pieces over the course of the next week. Hopefully they turn out pretty cool looking! Keep checking in with me!

BLAST OFF! Movie Review Monday!

Welcome readers to a Movie Review Monday! This week we are blasting off as we review the Sir Elton John pic, "Rocketman!" This movie is by no means a "Bohemian Rhapsody" but also, it is VERY Elton John. Seriously, definitely expect a wild ride with this one, ladies. So let's blast off and check it out!


"Rocketman" (Director: Dexter Fletcher)

via GIPHY

Alright, after the experience that "Bohemian Rhapsody" was, pretty much EVERYONE has high expectations for ANY bio type pic that features a musician. And seriously, WHY should Sir Elton be an exception?  I mean, when has this man done anything subtly? I can remember rocking out to "Crocodile Rock" when I was a kid on a CD player (that's compact disc for anyone who doesn't know), as well as trying to learn "Pinball Wizard." I might not have followed the man, but EVERYONE knew who he was. And just like in "Bohemian Rhapsody," that's what we were shown: a man who wanted his cake and was eating it too. That is, until he got sick and realized you shouldn't do what Marie Antoinette said and "Eat Cake" all the time. Even if you DO try and imitate The Queen herself in your acts. 

I was GENUINELY surprised to learn that Taron David Egerton (who plays the man himself) was singing quite a few of the songs. And the two younger versions of Elton should be given awards, because they were FABULOUS, for the little time that they were on the screen. And Taron himself was stepping out of roles that pretty much everyone knows him for, which was a refreshing change of pace. But to be honest, I could have done with a lot of the singing. SOME of it was fine, but I feel like it was trying to merge two movies into one, when it should have tried to be it's own thing.

One thing I sometimes try and compare to is "Ray." BEFORE "Bohemian Rhapsody," there was "Ray" and in all seriousness, THAT movie is what I wish music bio-pics would strive for again. A balance of song with story. And yet, at the same time, why should I expect anything else than what I saw from Sir Elton John? His way of doing things over the top was his platform for his entire career, his undoing, and his return from the ashes. Sir Elton is quite literally a phoenix rising: he was born, rose up to beauty, took a dive until he burst into flames, then rose up again, a whole new man.   

To sum it up, while this was not a BAD movie, it was very much "Bohemian Rhapsody" meets "The Greatest Showman" with "Mama Mia" in the sense that it's only his songs thrown in. Decent, but I'm not running back to seeing it again.