The Props of Nyarlathotep and other artworks

Immersed
about 2 years ago – Sat, Feb 10, 2024 at 02:03:45 AM

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Lovechristmaft
over 2 years ago – Sun, Dec 24, 2023 at 04:58:57 AM

Dear Backers,

On this beautiful Christmas eve, my thoughts go out to each of you, who have supported my projects with such enthusiasm and loyalty. As the year comes to a close, I want to share with you some updates on the progress of our common project.

The work is progressing, albeit slower than expected. As usual, I have to find ways to earn a living and that takes up 80% of my time. I also lost a week of work because I had to attend my uncle's funeral in French Brittany, and just before that, I faced a minor setback: one of my machines broke down after intense usage. But do not worry, I am already investing in a more suitable grinder, perfect for cutting the excess pieces of polyester plaster. Once I finish this sanding, I will start my favorite part: applying patina to my sculptures. It's the quickest and most exhilarating part too. Then I'll make the wooden boxes.

I also have some great news to share. The projects that I have spent a lot of time preparing those last months have caught the attention of financiers. I am awaiting confirmation this next week, but the prospects are very promising. This means I will be able to focus more on our project and bring it to finish!

To keep you entertained and to celebrate this festive season, I am pleased to offer you a digital greeting card (the original oil painting is available for sale on my online store, https://www.delphes-sanctuary.com.) I hope it brings a bit of joy and weirdness to your Christmas.

To those of you who celebrate Christmas, I wish you very happy holidays. To everyone, I send my best wishes for the new year. May 2024 be a year filled with beautiful moments, exciting role-playing games, and multiple connections.

Warmly,

Delphes

Progress on Shanghai/Australia Props & Personal Health Update
over 2 years ago – Sun, Oct 08, 2023 at 11:59:12 PM

Dear Backers,

I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits. 

As some of you know, my work was unfortunately delayed due to a bike accident I experienced at the end of August. I was extremely lucky, as I fell just a meter away from a bus and it could have been much worse. It was nighttime, and my front wheel caught on an unmarked metal plate on the road while I was going at 25km/hour. For 5 minutes I was literally gasping for breath; I couldn't speak at all. Fortunately, a group of a dozen people came to help me, offering all kinds of assistance. I was able to go back on my own and get first aid.Thankfully, I escaped with a broken rib and toe and some other minor injuries.

Recovering from a broken rib has been challenging. For those who've had a similar experience, you'll understand the complexity it adds to even the simplest tasks. I soon discovered that my rib is connected to my arm in ways I never realized ;) making it painful to lift, pour, stir, and sand my pieces. I did try to resume work a couple of weeks post-accident but found it exacerbated my pain.

However, the good news is that I've been feeling much better for the past two weeks. Except for an occasional sneeze that brings back some discomfort, I'm back to my regular physical activities. I'm in good shape both physically and mentally, and have returned to casting plaster, sanding, and finishing. 

I've even discovered a new type of epoxy putty that's far more convenient than what I was using before, allowing for extremely fine finishes. The only downside is its cost, but its efficacy makes it well worth it. I now wonder how I ever managed without it. It's the little things like this that brighten my day ;)

I'm doing as fast as possible to finish Sand Bats, Bloated women and boxes for Christmas Holidays-That would be a nice gift for everybody.

Best wishes and talk to you soon!

Delphes

last bloated women
over 2 years ago – Sun, Jul 30, 2023 at 12:24:49 AM

Hey there,

I look up for a few minutes to share some updates on our beloved "The Masks of Nyarlathotep, Australia and Shanghai Project".

First off, everything's rolling along smoothly. My schedule is perfectly going well with my rhythm at the magnificent Montreuil city museum. (Montreuil isn't Paris, but it's got its own charm - it's a big village glued to the City of Lights, and it's where I've set up camp twenty years ago.)

On the practical side of things, I'm wrestling with space constraints in my studio, so it make sense to wrap up the sculptures first. As I said previously, the Chinese boxes painting we'll come later, probably in September (with the money jar). It will need a week to paint them all.

I've got some polyurethane plaster from my favorite supplier, it's help me wrap up the prints, polishing every edge, every corner, to the point of perfection. I'm telling you, it's a labor of love, and it takes patience - loads of it. But the finish line's not far, and I'm itching to close this gypso-chapter and move on to the fun part - the patinas!

I'm gonna take a quick trip back to China to finish those Bloated women. Well, not literally - I'll be re-visiting the Guimet Museum here in Paris. Remember those Chinese glazed terracotta figures, the ones that spurred that Bloated woman sculpture : the Sancai tomb figures from the 7th and 8th century, made popular during the reign of Empress Wu; I can almost see her, leading a secret cult, a vision that inspired my "china" creation.

So, that's it for now. But don't worry, I'll be back in September with more updates and a schedule for the end of the road. (About the Clubs -a few one remains to cast and paint- And I need to check if a last layer of varnish on the Wilcox bas relief is necessary to add.)

Till then, have an amazing summer. Remember to enjoy the sun and a good book if you have the chance to go on vacation.

Catch you later,

Delphes

Le portait du Louvre, sale
about 3 years ago – Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 05:46:40 AM

Dear backers,

As promised, I let you know about Le portrait du Louvre s'sale.

 My friend Christian Lehmann who creates the character with Richard Watts says "Delphes’s portrait captures him perfectly: evil, devoid of any empathy, cruel, and immensely powerful. Our beautiful, beautiful son..

.."You still don’t understand what you’re dealing with, do you? » asks Ash in Ridley Scott’s ALIEN, « A perfect organism. Its structural perfection is matched only by its hostility » This is what I see when I look upon the « Portrait du Louvre » :)

It's difficult to show a picture faithful to the original painting.This one is far from perfect but Iit's pretty close to the original.

This is in low def but I hope you will like it. If you want the real thing, good news :

 THE SALE FOR "LE PORTRAIT DU LOUVRE" IS OPEN !

 After all these years thinking and working on it, I'm finally ready to sell it, and I hope it will find a happy and weird home to thrive and finally live its life.
It's an oil painting on canvas, (six years in the making !). The size is 57x68,5 cm.
The price will be €7000 (US$7 542,85)

 Of course, for a lot of people I understand it is be expensive and anyway, only one person can buy it. So, I decided to propose on sale a limited number of 25 art prints of the painting. The result is very close to the original...but on paper.

 French legislation authorizes "Fine Art Prints" under these conditions :
 -To preserve the rarity of artistic creation, that's why the number of print art is limited to 30 copies.
 -The printing process on art paper must use very high quality pigment inks and be printed in very high definition. Its level of conservation must be exceptional, its quality, depth and richness of nuances exceed those of classic paper printing.

 I must say that I am quite impressed by the rendering of the print proof. The colors are intense and deep, it does not look like a reproduction but rather as if the work had been painted on the paper. It's very impressive !

 The art print has the same size as the original (57x68,5cm) and will be hand signed by me with a certificate of authenticity.The certificate of authenticity is the document guaranteeing that the work has been made by the artist with whom it is associated. Written in a single copy, this passport, attesting to the authorship of a creation, may be essential when selling or insuring the work. Like an identity card, the certificate of authenticity follows the works throughout their lives, from purchase to resale.

 Prices :
 Original Oil painting : €7000 (US$7 542,85)
 1st art print/ : €550 (US$592,65)
 2nd to 10th art print : €350 (US$377,14)
 11th to 25 art print : €300 (US$318,56)

 -PM me your email if you're interested to purchase and reserve your art print or buy the original. 25 art prints only are to be sold.. I'll edit your number when I get your digital reservation, then I will send you the payment link.

 If the art print are still too expensive for you, Many people on social have already shown their interestbut you want to support me and have a version of the Portrait du Louvre, you can still get a much better digital version (two different quality files depending on the tier you chose) of the painting than the one shared here on Patreon.

 By subscribing on Patreon, you can join my community and you will be able to support me and download this painting and some of my future weird artworks :
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=7900290.

All the gains I make with my sales help me finish my last props. Do not hesitate to share the information with people interested in this portrait, all in all, very Lovecraftian.

All the best,

Delphes