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PixelArtisan:

Once in a while I pop in to se if there are any familiar faces. There are fewer every time. It seems that the quality level of art and photography has dropped. Sad, but not surprising. In the early days of FanArt this site attracted many accomplished artists who were looking for a venue to further their exposure. This was the only credible site at the time and, in my opinion, served many artists well. I would like to see FanArt introduce changes that would attract those artists and artists of their ilk. This site needs to add incentives that would again light up these pages with fresh and competent talent.

February 26, 2014 at 8:31PM
    MoonWillow: Hey Russ,
    Just checking to see how you're doing. FAR has some great new traditional artist. Have a look when you get time. You probably won't even see this till next year, lol. Are you still working? It's July 18, 2015 at 12:56am. Just wanted to see how soon you see this. :))mw
    July 18, 2015 at 3:58AM

PixelArtisan:

Hi Gang, I have not been around here much but I do check in on occasion. I opened an Art Gallery and Artist Services Center, Russell's Atelier, and it has eaten up most of my available time. The Atelier (French for artist workshop) features art reproductions, Giclee prints, other print services, matting, framing and many other vital artist services. Take a peek at my Facebook page.
I have been trying to paint but just cannot seem to focus on that right now. I turn 72 this week...my friend are wondering why I would start another biz at this stage in my life. Simple answer...I love starting new ventures.

Cheers y'all, Russ Cleversley

January 22, 2013 at 10:50AM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Alone But Not Lonely is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

August 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    hekartstudio: Congrats! What a beautiful scene to gaze upon and reflect-HEK
    August 28, 2011 at 9:08AM
    donkeyoatey: congrats..another lovely piece! Donkeyoatey
    August 28, 2011 at 6:06PM
    mullism: love your stuff!!!
    February 15, 2012 at 11:41AM

PixelArtisan:

Thanks for the congratulations. I was surprised and disappointed that the voting was not closer. There were some beautiful contenders and the competition continues to get better. The 2nd place "Blue Butterfly" by Lindansteph and 3rd place "Beginnings" by Carolisa were excellent and deserving of a better fate. Winning a contest is something that everyone will hopefully experience at least once. If winning a contest is important to you then you must always post your absolute best effort. It is very uplifting and inspiring to win but the learning experiences are where the true value resides. Thanks again. Russ Cleversley

July 28, 2011 at 3:54PM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Glory Of Sunrise is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

July 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    Kikaspics: So very well deserved!!! Love your work:-) Congrats!!
    July 28, 2011 at 2:05AM
    avmurray: Congratulations. Well done !!
    July 28, 2011 at 3:16AM
    mnmcarta: Congratulations! VERY well deserved win :)
    July 28, 2011 at 7:37AM
    donkeyoatey: congrats, Russ..very nice!
    July 28, 2011 at 5:03PM
    hekartstudio: Kudos to you. A creative and well composed digital drawing. You are truly gifted-HEK
    July 29, 2011 at 10:09AM

PixelArtisan:

Hi everyone, thanks for the congratulations. The competition is getting hotter every month. It has been exciting to see the community of 2D digital artists continue to grow. I arrived at FAR in 2007, at a time when 2D digital art was in its infancy and there were just a precious few who were using that medium. Today, there are many artists who have found the joy of the digital medium and are posting some impressive paintings. Winning a contest is nice but seeing other artists reach new heights of competence is priceless. Thanks again, Russ Cleversley

June 29, 2011 at 3:29PM
    donkeyoatey: Russ, you are a great generous guy!
    June 30, 2011 at 12:56PM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Thanks For The Lunch is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

June 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    hekartstudio: Congrats! A beautiful and artistic rendition in digital painting-HEK
    June 28, 2011 at 4:17PM
    donkeyoatey: Cingrats on a lovely piece, and a well deserved win!
    June 28, 2011 at 5:37PM
    Pat Groleau: Congratulations for first place on your painting 'Thanks for Lunch.'You are a first class artist. Pat
    June 28, 2011 at 10:42PM
    Shakeadog: terrific job!
    June 29, 2011 at 12:19AM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Fisherman Heaven is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

April 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    donkeyoatey: Congrats on the well deserved win! Donkeyoatey
    April 28, 2011 at 7:34AM
    hekartstudio: Congratulations! Well done and composed-HEK
    April 28, 2011 at 10:38AM
    ducilla: Congrat's Russ!... Well deserved and the bribe money should be sent directly to me!...D.
    April 28, 2011 at 11:26AM
    pattigirl: Beautiful, restful, peaceful place that you have portrayed! Congratulations, Russ, it is well deserved and very well done!
    April 28, 2011 at 1:05PM
    lucamist: Congratulations on your win.
    Lou
    April 28, 2011 at 2:31PM
    yourbren: I am so happy you won! I loved your work on this, as you know. I am sorry you had this frightening experience with your health. Do they know what caused it. Let me know when you can. Meanwhile, I want to say congratulations again on your so well deserved win. Bren
    April 28, 2011 at 6:07PM
    DiannaM: Congratulations you know I love it! Dianna
    April 28, 2011 at 9:42PM
    Pat Christensen: Congrats another wonderful work! :)Pat
    April 29, 2011 at 10:59AM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! BuffaloGraze is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

March 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    jgrace: Congratulations on your win. It is well deserved. I was pulling for you as I thought you had the better painting. Well done.
    March 28, 2011 at 12:30AM
    donkeyoatey: Lovely, well done piece..congratulations! Donkeyoatey
    March 28, 2011 at 8:33AM
    hekartstudio: Congratulations to you on a beautiful executed digital painting-HEK
    March 28, 2011 at 10:02AM
    A. Cawley: Congratulations :) Anita
    March 28, 2011 at 11:55AM
    Snopaw: Thanks everybody for the kind words, really appreciate it a lot!!!
    April 4, 2011 at 7:33PM
    DiannaM: Congratulations, I'm going to check out your photography now. Thanks again for taking time to write me. Dianna
    April 11, 2011 at 1:11PM

PixelArtisan:

Hi guys 'n gals. I have been somewhat "under the weather" lately...had medical emergency. There was lots of internal bleeding going on, rushed to ER, blood count at dangerous low levels, 14 hours of transfusions, endoscopy with biopsies and they put a cork in a hole in my stomach. BUT, I am feeling much improved. Now I am on weekly injections of B12 and daily doses of iron. The docs figured that the bleeding was going on for several months. If it had gone much longer there would have been serious consequences. It is amazing how good I feel. My deterioration was slow that it was not apparent until I finally went to my gastro doc. He immediately said I looked anemic, sent me for a blood test, called at 6am the next morning and said to get to the ER immediately. I don't know who's blood was pumped into me but it was a great vintage!! So...back to the mundane life of all work and no play. LOL!!

March 16, 2011 at 12:03PM
    ducilla: Its good to see you back and feeling better Russ!... I am guessing they did not use Lowriders favorite vintage of "Two Buck Chuck!"....D.
    March 16, 2011 at 2:32PM
    David T Francis: Good to know you are better again!! Loads to catch up on here I guess!!
    March 16, 2011 at 3:50PM
    Pat Christensen: Glad to see you are back wishing you blue skies ahead! :)Pat
    March 16, 2011 at 7:16PM
    LowRider: Nurse told me he needed a boost so gave her a little TBC to slip into the IV---Man, did he ever perk up!! He even started singin' "Pants on tha Ground"---
    March 17, 2011 at 7:14PM
    UnzipYourPotential: Hey Russ, Sorry to hear the news about what happened and am glad you are alright! I have not had the chance to email you so that we can catch up.... but here is something I hope you will enjoy! LOL

    The cat in the hat on aging: I cannot see, I cannot pee I cannot chew, I cannot screw, Oh my gosh what can I do? my memory shrinks, my hearing stinks, no sense of smell, I look like hell, My mood is bad---can you tell? my body's drooping, have trouble pooping, The golden years have come at last, The golden years can kiss my ass.
    March 18, 2011 at 6:50PM

PixelArtisan:

Hi gang...Thanks for all the congratulations. I stopped by the site today to check out the latest news and saw that my member $'s had significantly increased. At first, I thought that it was a glitch so I quit and re-entered..and the dough was still there. Then, I saw that the troops at FAR had selected me as artist of the month....HOT DOG!! It was real. I am finally a somebody!! Yahoooie!! Ooppps, sorry, I shall try to maintain a semblance of humility. Thanks again everyone. Your thoughts are truly appreciated. Russ Cleversley

March 10, 2011 at 8:05PM
    yourbren: Big congratulations. Very well deserved.
    March 11, 2011 at 4:55PM
    leeda: Congratulations..your work is truly phenomenal
    March 12, 2011 at 10:17AM
    Keri353: Congratulations and awesome work!
    March 12, 2011 at 11:28AM
    jgrace: Congrats. You deserve it!
    March 15, 2011 at 11:47PM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! The March winner of the Recognized Artist reward.

March 10, 2011 at 4:10PM
    ducilla: Congratulations Russ!..Well deserved and the party is at your house!...D.
    March 10, 2011 at 11:25AM
    DeeZ: Congratulations! A more than well-derved honor and recognition for a true "digital artist!" BRAVO!
    March 10, 2011 at 11:38AM
    Pat Christensen: Congrats so well earned way to go! :)Pat
    March 10, 2011 at 2:34PM
    avmurray: Congratulations. You really deserved the price. :) Annie
    March 10, 2011 at 2:52PM
    hekartstudio: WOW what an honor! Congratulations-HEK
    March 10, 2011 at 3:18PM
    MoonWillow: Well, it's about time!!! LOL. A huge CONGRATS, Russ. Waaaaahoooo!!! I'll be right behind Dennis for the party :))) Ha, no way, I'll leave the flying to those who love it. Again, Congrats, my friend...WELL DESERVED!!
    March 10, 2011 at 6:44PM
    crystal clear: Congrats on recieving well deserved recognition for your efforts!
    March 10, 2011 at 6:53PM
    A. Cawley: Congratulations :)
    March 11, 2011 at 5:49AM
    gommie: Congratulations!! (: I can't think of anyone who deserves this award more(:
    March 12, 2011 at 1:43AM

PixelArtisan:

To all...thanks for the congrats. I haven't seen a win for a while. It feels good. Russ

February 28, 2011 at 6:30PM
    LowRider: Congrats Francis!! Don't mute me--I will play nice!!
    March 1, 2011 at 1:50PM
    ducilla: I would mute her for that comment ... I am not sure she can be trusted to play nice?....d.
    March 1, 2011 at 2:09PM
    LowRider: LMAO!!
    March 1, 2011 at 3:22PM
    artengraver: Hi Russ, of course you are the best of the best and Ifollow your work all the time. ike you I have been out of comission for a while with two new hips a new knee and hernia surgery over the past five years. It is amazing how much pain we endure. Just hoping for some quality years that I might have left God willing. Your work has improved so much and I hope it is making a profit for you. I would love to come watch you at work...I have been so down from all the pain that I am having trouble getting back into my work. Need a swift kick in the backside to get me moving again.
    Congratulations on all your awards, you truely deserve them. Have you ever done watercolor? Are you as perfect as your work he he. Any way it is so nice to see you again. Carole
    March 2, 2011 at 7:01PM
    MoonWillow: Congratulations, Brother Dear!! I'm wondering what happened with your painting on the front page with the announcement??? Didn't see anything, just the winners. Was watching for it :)) Again, a big congrats!!!! shawn
    March 5, 2011 at 4:35AM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Focused is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

February 28, 2011 at 12:10AM
    ducilla: Way to go Russ!... It is a wonderful creation...Congrats..Dennis
    February 28, 2011 at 2:10AM
    Pat Christensen: Congrats! So worth the ribbon a beautiful piece, just lovely! :)Pat
    February 28, 2011 at 8:35AM
    donkeyoatey: congratulations..lovely piece! Donkeyoatey
    February 28, 2011 at 9:36AM
    hekartstudio: Congratulations! A beautiful digital painting-HEK
    February 28, 2011 at 10:16AM

FanArtReview wrote to PixelArtisan:

Congratulations! Seaweed Whacking is the new Digital Painting of the Month!

June 12, 2010 at 12:09AM
    sirthomas1960: Big congrats Russ! So good to see you back. Keep working on that rehab and I'll await the next contest with great anticipation! :))
    Tom
    June 12, 2010 at 11:38AM
    Nadege: Congratulation, such a great creation. Hope you are now well on the way to full recovery.
    June 13, 2010 at 7:36PM
    slavtchev19: facebooc vasil.slavtchev
    October 22, 2010 at 9:25AM

PixelArtisan:

Hi gang, I have not been around much lately...had some injury issues that needed to get resolved. This past December I fell and severely tore up my left shoulder. Since then, my ability to paint and move were substantially restricted. I finally had surgery on March 26th, met with the surgeon this AM and will start the long process of rehabilitation. He says that it may take a year to regain full use of the arm. My arm will be immobilized for another 5 weeks...then the rehab starts. I did not appreciate the simple things in life until now. Doing everything one-handed is challenging. I am typing with one finger...what a joy that is!! LOL!! I looked through my paintings and found some that were not posted at FAR...I may toss a few out there over the next few days. Cheers everyone.

April 7, 2010 at 11:24AM
    ducilla: It is just nice to see your smiling face Russ!!!! Glad you are finally on the road to recovery and the only way to look is up!.. I had a similar type injury to my knee many years ago and could not walk for six months..Its the little things in life we take for granted at times..(peeing standing up comes to my mind !..lol..) Take care of the arm and post away..I will be happy to see them!....Dennis
    April 8, 2010 at 1:25AM
    MoonWillow: Hey, Russ!
    Been wondering what happened to you. I heard you got hurt, and have been waiting for you to make an appearance :) I wish you the best with you rehab, get well soon, and hurry back!! Shawn
    April 8, 2010 at 5:25AM
    Bluesavanagh: LOl your male,I thought you were born master of using one hand for most things in life..LOl.
    now quit the excuses & get drawing something..now would be good..
    Hope your okay, and "Budwzr" is NOT a pain killer even if your buddies tell you so.
    be good Jinni.~
    April 8, 2010 at 5:11PM
    Alexemch: Hello Russ just noticed your posting. I do hope that you will soon be feeling better and that your shoulder will heal well allowing you to show us all some more of your incredibly enjoyable art. I had issues with gout in my hand 2 years ago and was unable to use it for a few months so I know what a 'joy' typing with one hand (and the left had at that!)is. Just get better and please do post some of your work which we have not already seen and I look forward to it greatly. All the best Alex x
    April 10, 2010 at 5:38AM
    Lmgwolf: Hey Russ! Just saw your post here. Nice to see you. It's been quite awhile due to my disappearing. Hope you will soon be feeling better. I always enjoyed your work. Take care. ~Lisa :)
    April 15, 2010 at 1:00PM
    Mike Roberts: Bro Russ, none of us should have to stress out over life situations that are beyond our control. After all there is a reason for everything under the sun. Everything, everything is planned and initiated by the Creator. It is all a test that is specially prescribed for our spiritual edification. The best that any one of us can do IS our best. In that respect, how can anyone, even those whom we owe criticize us? Misfortune makes us better and fortune makes us worse. I know that you will do your best to be E=MC2 with the universe and give each and every their due as it becomes reasonable and possible. Ha, I learned those latter 2 terms from the legal system. But here is a major heap of prayers and good will to you from my heart and soul my brother. May you overcome, prosper, and stay on top, as you already are in so many of our (friends and members) opinions! Your creativity will boom! Be patient, determined, and ENJOY your life and challenges.

    BroMike
    May 17, 2010 at 2:21PM
    Tooloo Kord: HI I really missed your kind reviews and I am happy you are here, feel better soon you are one of the best, tooloo
    May 23, 2010 at 2:50PM
    armymom: Hi Russ, I have just read on your profile page that you have been sick. I am so sorry, I hope you are on the mend now, I have had numerous health problems through the years, I have been in a wheelchair twice, but the good lord, prayers, and the will to overcome obstacles will help you to gain back your health. You are such a nice man, my prayers are with you. Welcome back. Vickie
    June 9, 2010 at 8:07AM