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Lost at E Minor and a heavy week.

A couple of weeks ago I was invited to write some guest posts for the culture blog Lost at E Minor, a favorite net destination of mine since before they helped spread around the video I directed for Firefly Effect back in '09 or something. I was humbled, and took the opportunity to genuinely sit down and think of what inspires me. Two posts are up so far, as well as my introductory post, and more will be published over the coming weeks. For now, here's a tid bit on my friend and inspiration Sam Wallman - http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/01/13/sam-wallmans-comic-book-being-born-is-going-blind/

and my faaaaaavorite band Born Gold - http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/01/13/born-gold-a-band-out-of-alberta-canada/

And here's the silly intro I wish I'd rewritten! - http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/01/19/cartoonist-musician-and-animator-dave-mahler/

I'll add the others here as they're posted.



I've been listening to lots of Sufjan Stevens which has helped me get through a really strange set of feelings which came on as a result of a video, my reactions to my friends, and the uncertainty of the coming year; I make plans at least a year in the future, and I get very anxious when I don't see them to fruition. Mum says I beat myself up too much, but I just say I'm motivated. Hopefully things will work out. Or rather, hopefully I'll learn to modify my aspirations. I wish I could play guitar.

Here's a painting of a villa.

Compewter 'n' Me EP

Well, I've finally gotten around to uploading some tracks.
I've been making music for a few years now, mostly on various computers. At first I was bugged that I couldn't play any "real" instruments. Only recently have I begun to understand that the computer is in itself an instrument. This simple realization changed my perception of what I was doing completely and I had a bit of a "screw it" moment; time to just have fun, make junk I like and hope others might see something in it too. Interestingly this freedom encouraged me to study music, to work out what I liked in a song and what I wanted to convey and portray. I would call this free digital EP a collection of my more amateur tracks. I'm excited about the songs I'll be putting out in the future, but for now a small teaser. I may not consider these great songs, but at the end of the day I'm proud of what I create. I'm excited about the many flaws that mean potential improvement and self-development, and I'm equally pleased that I've created something I can share with my friends and the wider world.
From David aka Savage Sparrow
PS I don't have much time to do the blog rounds these days, so if you dig it I'd really love if you could pass it on!

http://savagesparrow.bandcamp.com/album/compewter-n-me-ep

Updates! Whew!

Well. This has just been a damn busy week...

Marisa Lai and I have started shooting a music video, which yeah, is chunks of fun, but the deadline's a bit whack. We're not stressed though, it's turning out absolutely awesome so far, and day four of shooting (of five!) is tomorrow! Hopefully I'll get some stills up soon, but yeah, we're very excited!!

As well as that music video, I'm animating another clip, though more on that later ;)

PLUS, as always, writing heaps (including some posts for one of my fave art sites, again, more on that later :S), AND I somehow managed to find time for a hefty website update. So, it's at last all ready to go! Click the link below, babe.

Talk to you soon, hope you're doing well,
From David

In Anticipation

I'm getting geared up for a website update, so in anticipation here are a couple of images, more indicative of the junk I'm doing these days.
(I recommend you click to enlarge!)

Life is so exciting these days, more on that later, but I hope yall are as happy as me right now, BYE

I'm Oblivious

I guess this is an example of the stuff I'm doing these days. Since returning from Switzerland I've been making a conscious effort to study the world and what I want to draw in an attempt to create something I'm pleased with for more than just one day. Incidentally, this has yet to happen.

Kahvillen Comics #4!

Well. After 6 or so months of writing, drawing and living, Kahvillen Comics #4 is at long last complete. After deciding to jump up to A4 for the last issue (only a couple copies left at Sticky, grab em fast! (And remember, all proceeds are going towards keeping Sticky open!)) I've moved back down to the familiar A5 format before I have some real fun with the next issue. But more on that soon. Although knowing my output schedule we'll only be seeing that in like a year or some shit.

Preview time!! >^<

The chunky 40 pager is now on sale at Sticky and from me directly (hit me up at thedavem@gmail.com if you'd like), and I hope to get them out to Brunswick Bound, Missing Link, Polyester and etc. in a week or two depending how my broken foot's going. Zoinks!

UPDATE: Now on sale at Sticky, Brunswick Bound and Polyester Books

Sketches of paintings

Cosmé Tura - Madonna Col Bambino, sketched in Venice
Joseph Wright of Derby - Sir Brooke Boothby, sketched in London

I promise I'll start posting more soon. Also, I broke my foot, oh man!!! But it's fine, really...

Twist n Shout

 The latest issue of Australian Scout is out, and with it my full page illustration accompanying an article about John Lennon and Paul McCartney's involvement in scouting. Apparently they both learnt how to play instruments on scout camps, huh. I also did the title for the article which I think I love more than the actual illustration...no clue why, I think the satisfaction of creating something so quickly after slaving for a few good days on the mega illustration endowed it with good vibes.

Article by Chris James originally appeared in UK Scouting Magazine
Art direction by Andrew Taylor

Reflections of Norwegian Wood

Switzerland is incredible. There's too much to talk about, I'm not even gonna start...

But just a quick little post, if you happen to be in Perth, like, now, head down to Northbridge at 5pm to check out the music show "Reflections of Norwegian Wood" on the outdoor Piazza screen, a project centered around the music of Norway curated by Iris Straume. My short film Magaba, entirely inspired by a visit to Scandinavia a few years ago, is the opening film, and two of the music vids I've directed (for Le Corbeau and Firefly Effect) screen in the show.
The show's played at least once a week, and if you really wanna you can check out when on the Show Me Perth website - http://www.showmeperth.com.au/calendar/2011-08-17
To see some of the fantastic past shows head to the Piazza screen's youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/piazzaTV

Exciting times, I wish I could head to Perth myself!

And just so this post isn't a boring imageless slab of text, here's a badge I made while I was mean to be working this morning!

(It's a totally majestic owl.)

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