Spring has sprung, even here in Canada! There's a hint of new green grass, the melody of birdsong, and snow is melting. Yay!

I've posted a set of 6 new Easter YCH badges, which come with a special outfit and Easter details. These will be customized with your character's specifics and name, and coloured either traditionally with marker, or digitally. There is only one of each in marker, but no reserve for digital badges (so if the original is taken, you can still get it done digitally).

Take a peek at my new Spring badges!: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/31173370/

Whew! What a fantastic con! My dear fans kept me hopping all weekend long, and I've got a bunch to finish up at home. Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by my wee table to say hi, buy a sticker or magnet, and commission me. You guys are totally the best! I hope you had as good a time at the con as I did (I heard there were lots of fun things to do and new people to meet).

I had a chance to connect with friends over dinner, and even spent a few days with my artist pals after the con, which was so much fun!

I've closed my commission queue for the moment, so I can get caught up on take-home orders and my existing queue. I'll post when I'm open again. Also, I've got some fun new things in the works, and I'll announce them first to my mailing list. So if you'd like to be among the first to know, please sign up for my newsletter on my website: http://www.theartofmarci.com/furries/

I'll be opening soon for pre-order badges for Biggest Little FurCon, happening mid-May in Reno, so stay tuned for that as well!

TTFN,
Marci

In just a few days I’ll be at TFF! I didn’t get my own table this year (lotteries...sigh), but my pal  DarkNatasha is sharing hers with me. So look for me under her name, Table #65, next to  MicheleLight, who is sharing with Sara Palmer.

Sara has also written a great journal with some tips on commissioning artists at cons—check it out here: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/9088012/

Stop by and say hi! I cant wait to see who’s going to be there (and of course do lots of drawing)!

See you soon,
Marci

So I'm planning on going to Eurofurence this summer--my first time ever! I wanted to feel you guys out: is there an audience for my artwork in Germany (or among folks going to Eurofurence)? The planners have told me that diapers are a very controversial subject in Europe, and that many people are offended by it. Since it's a really expensive trip for me, it would be super helpful to know in advance if I have any supportive fans over there.

So, Europeans? Can I count on you? Let me know!

I've got a busy convention season coming up. You'll find me in the Dealer's Den here:

VancouFur - Vancouver, BC March 8-10
Furry Fiesta - Dallas, TX March 29-31
Biggest Little FurCon - Reno, NV May 17-19
FurEh! - Edmonton, AB June 14-16
Anthrocon - July 5-7

I'm open for badge pre-orders for all of these conventions now (though priority will be put on conventions happening soonest). It's best to get your order in sooner rather than later, as I've got commercial art projects in and around these conventions as well. Email me to order yours: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Tip: If you and a bunch of your friends are planning to get badges that join together (that make up a big scene), this often requires extra planning, and I super appreciate having the time in advance to make your set the best it can be!

Thanks, and I hope to see you at con soon!
Marci

Just a little reminder that my Valentine YCH offer ends today at midnight (Mountain time). Each of these YCH designs is available (unlimited run), in whatever species you choose. A sweet little deal to celebrate Valentine's Day. Show a little love to your BFF or your sweetheart :)

Here are the two designs to choose from: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/30385302/

Email me to place your order: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

I do love Valentine's Day (and I adore shades of pink!), so I couldn't resist making this Valentine's Day offer. View here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/30385302/

Available for a very limited time! Choose one of the two designs and have your favourite pair of cuties digitally drawn with a pink heart background. Feel free to print it out or email it to your Valentine!

Can be any species, and drawn with heart-print diaper or without.

Email me to order today!: marci[at]theartofmarci.com
Only available until midnight February 11!

(These YCH designs are unlimited, but each pair will be unique.)

Happy New Year, everyone!

I'm back in the studio after a nice long Christmas break, and I'm excited to be heading to Further Confusion in San Jose next week. I'll be in the Dealer's Den at Table #1, next to my pals  DarkNatasha and  MicheleLight, sharing space with PacifiersRUs.

If you're interested in a badge or con sketch, I'm taking pre-orders now. Drop me an email to inquire: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Stop by and say hi!

One week until Anthro NW, and I’m sure looking forward to visiting Seattle again! I’ll be hanging out with my pals  DarkNatasha and  MicheleLight, and I’ll be set up in the Dealers Den, taking badges and con sketches.

Let me know if you’ll be there! Smaller cons are great opportunities to chat a bit more than during the madness of Anthrocon and Midwest Furfest.

'Tis the busy season! Conventions, not to mention holidays. I've got two conventions coming up: Anthro Northwest in Seattle Nov. 8-11 and Midwest Furfest in Chicago Nov. 29-Dec. 2. I'm now open for badge pre-orders.

Also, Halloween is fast approaching! I am open for costume or Halloween-themed badges, either traditional or digital (both are the same price, starting at $85, which includes a special Halloween outfit).

And don't forget to check out my digital Paper Doll badges. Choose from my four costume designs (or heck, get your character dressed up in all four!) for only $10 each. You'll need a Paper Doll first--check out my order page here:http://www.theartofmarci.com/furrie.....igital-badges/

Email me today to put in your order! marci[at]theartofmarci.com

It’s Sunday afternoon, and I’m with Dark Natasha, Michele Light and Caribou. We’re just working out the bugs, but we’re live, streaming on Tigerdile:
Tigerdile.com/streams/Caribou

Hi, everyone,

I've got a delightful visit to Denver planned next weekend, an Artists Retreat with my pals  darknatasha,  caribou and  michelelight. Wel'll be hanging out to talk art and play. We're also planning on doing some collaborative sketching and working on a mini vore portfolio like the one Dark Natasha and Caribou did here: http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4022578/

I'll be taking a limited number of slots for con-style sketches (pencil, ink or colour) and badges too, of course. Hopefully if all goes well we will do a little streaming on Tigerdile so you can enjoy watching us work.

Here are the rates:

Badges (3"x4" full colour) - 4 slots
start at $80 US; add $5 each for complex characters (wings, spots/stripes, more than 4 colours), accessories, special outfit, background

Con sketches (8"x10" Bristol, minimal to no backgroud): 3 slots
Pencil - $80 (+ $40 for a second character)
Ink - $90 ( + $45 for second character)
Colour - $120 ($60 for second character)

Payment is due by PayPal before Sept. 29. To get your spot, you can comment below. One per person, please :)

Badges:
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Con sketches:
1) Roofae--2-character colour sketch
2)
3)

Hi, everyone

Updates to come, I promise, including uploads of artwork. After a busy summer of traveling and commercial art assignments, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Also have a bit of stress at home to do with my wife's job, so I haven't been as focused as I normally am. I love the energy that fall brings, though, and with it a feeling of routine and forward progress.

In the meantime, I'm planning my convention schedule, including considering a return to Anthro Northwest, the new convention in Seattle. Last year was fun, but slow for me. My pal Dark Natasha will be there, though, and I do love Seattle. Just want to get a feel for who might be there (to make it more worth my while--hint hint!).

So--any plans to go to Anthro Northwest? Let me know!
Marci

Wow, it's been a whirlwind summer for me! I'm just back from MegaPlex, my first time there, and it was a lot of fun! Florida is really hot in the summer... ;) Then my wife and I stayed the rest of the week and did some theme park hopping (Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios). Thanks to everyone who made my first time at MegaPlex such an enjoyable one (and special thanks to Tycoon and KP, who made time for dinner with us!).

Now I've got a busy schedule to return to, mostly working on a big commercial assignment due for September 1. As soon as I can, I'll be working on commissions and processing the scans for the last few cons I've done art at. And it's actually nice to be home... I feel like I've been traveling non-stop since the beginning of July, which is super fun, but also tiring (especially after my travel misadventures at Anthrocon...). I'm ready for some home-cooked meals, green smoothies, regular meditation and exercise, and some quiet time with my girl at home.

Hope you're all taking some time to relax during the summer, stay cool, and enjoy some fresh fruit (one of my very favourite things about summer!).

Anthrocon is coming up July 5-8!

You've got your registration--check!
Hotel--check!
Travel plans--check!
Badge pre-order--ch-WAIT!

There's still time to get your badge pre-order in for Anthrocon--just drop me an email: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Why pre-order, you say?
• No waiting in lines
• No trying to find me in the massive Dealer's Den
• You get to show off your sweet badge all weekend
• You can print it off before the con and leave the original art at home
• You can coordinate with friends and get matching badges

I'm super busy this month, though, so don't wait till the last minute or I'll be out of pre-order spots!
Badges start at $80 US, payable by PayPal in advance.

That's it--email me today! marci[at]theartofmarci.com

I'm headed north for my "local" con in a couple of weeks: Fur-Eh! in Edmonton. Looking forward to lots of fun (and I may make a stop at The Mall Thursday night)!

If you'd like to pre-order a badge or a sketch, just drop me an email: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Canadian $$ rates are:
Badges: Start at $95 (complex character, special outfit, accessories, background - $5 each)
Sketches: Pencil - $95; Ink - $110; Colour - $145

I'll also have stickers, magnets, mini-print collection, Badge Art collections on flash drive, bookmarks and prints. Oh my!

Biggest Little FurCon is coming up next week--Yay! I have some new goodies to debut at this con that I'm super excited about:

First up--I'm offering at-con badge prints, with my new Canon Selphy. It can sometimes be really stressful wearing an expensive original badge around a convention. It can be lost or damaged, and I don't want to see you cry! So I now have the ability to scan and print your badge right at the con--leave your beautiful original in the hotel room, and wear the print around the con. Measures 3"x4", and only $4 to ensure your peace of mind.

Next I've got some new magnets--a husky pup colouring a rocketship, and a unicorn playing video games. This means I'll be retiring my current husky magnets, only a few left of each.

Finally, I'm starting my own Telegram channel! I'll use it most often for conventions, keeping you up to date on my availability, as well as taking short videos to give you my view of the con. I'm super new to video, so I'll be learning as I go :) Here's where to find my channel: https://t.me/marci_art

If you're at BLFC, you can find me in the Dealers Den near the entrance: table 131 at the end of Raven Alley. Come say hi! I'll be next to my pal  Michele_Light, who also draws adorable stuff.

Biggest Little FurCon is coming up May 11-13, and I'm open now for badge pre-orders! Whether you want to go with the con theme of Musicals, or you've got an idea of your own, feel free to email me: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Badges start at $80, and you can add a special outfit, accessories, or background (or if your character has complex colours/markings) for an additional $5 each.

I'll be in the Dealer's Den all weekend, selling at-con badges and sketches, prints, stickers, and magnets (including a couple new designs!).

So I'm trying something new in the way of badges:

Digital Paper Dolls!

Affordably priced at $45 US, your paper doll comes with a custom coloured base (using a template in which you can choose various options to fit your character) and one outfit (choose a top and a bottom, plus a pacifier if you like). Outfits include: t-shirt and diaper, hoodie and shorts, t-shirt and shortalls, and dress and diaper.
You can add an additional outfit for $5.

I'll send you the layered file, which includes your paper doll base and the outfit separates. Plus you'll have the formatted badge (as shown above), with your character's name and a colour block. You print it out on your end and save shipping.

And the best part? I'll be adding special outfits in the future! What fun--I can't wait :) The possibilities are endless.

You can find all the info to order here: http://www.theartofmarci.com/furrie.....igital-badges/

And the form for submitting your order here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1.....p5sMQ/viewform

Email me with any questions: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Hi, everyone!

I'm going to be streaming on Tigerdile this Saturday from about 11:30 to 2, MST. If you'd like to order a badge or 8x10 sketch, give me a shout: marci[at]theartofmarci.com
I'd be happy to do some arts for you while you watch!

Here's the link for my Tigerdile stream: https://www.tigerdile.com/stream/marci

I'll be set up in Artist's Alley at VancouFur this year--my first year at this con! It's March 8-11: https://vancoufur.org/

I'll be there all three days, as well as for the Thursday evening Night Market. If you'd like to get a badge for pick-up at the convention, email me! marci[at]thearofmarci.com
And if you're around at the con, stop by the Artist's Alley and say hi!

Wow, it's been months since I uploaded any pictures to FA! I've certainly had a lot on the go (and I'm feverishly finishing up an educational art assignment at the moment, then prepping for Texas Furry Fiesta). But I've also been working on badges, so I'll start the process of uploading commissions, as well as going through my scans from Midwest Furfest and Further Confusion.

Also, Valentine's Day is coming up, one of my favourite holidays :) I'm working on some goodies to send out to my insiders who have signed up for my newsletter. If you'd like to be one of them, here's the link to my website, where you too can sign up!: http://www.theartofmarci.com/furries/

I'm also working on a couple of new types of commissions that I'll be offering in the coming months. If you want to be the first to know about them (as well as getting a pre-release discount), sign up for my newsletter.

And with that, on with the picture uploads!

P.S. I'm currently open for commissions, though orders I receive now will be started after Feb. 12, when I get back from Furry Fiesta. Email me with your requests: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Texas Furry Fiesta is coming up Feb. 8-11, and I'll be in the Dealer's Room with my artist pals again. I am open for badge pre-orders! Last year's rates are still in effect: badges start at $70 US. Email me with your request and I'll be happy to answer any questions: marci[at]theartofmarci.com

Hey out there! Is anyone going to VancouFur in March? It'll be my first time there, and I'll be in the Artists Alley, as well as the Thursday Night Market. None of my artist pals will be there, but I'm curious who else is going to be there :)

Wow, it crept up so fast but FC is this coming weekend! I’llbe In the Dealers Den West at table #15 next to Michele Light and Dark Natasha—stop by and say hi!

I’ll be taking badge and con sketch orders, and I’ll have magnets, stickers, and my Badge Art Collections, as well as Potion Mishap bookmarks that go with the con theme, Furtastic Beasts :)

Hope to see you there!