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•Concept Artist (creature/character), •Freelance Journalist, (Rue Morgue, Blumhouse, Fangoria) •occasional writer of other things ronniemick/artstation.com
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THIS JUST HAPPENED: Brad Lander walked through the fire, got burned, and came back with a fucking gasoline can. ICE arrested him — now he’s escorting migrants right past them, again. Most politicians wouldn’t show up. He showed out.

applying for jobs again

Another day at Women’s College, taking the down time to get more work on Capital G here. Learning to be slower and steadier with texture hasn’t been easy, as I tend to lean into speedy and sketchy. So I’m trying to master the discipline of slowing the f**k down.

My first printed prototype, a stylized take on my graduate project/OC, Autumn’s Watch. I’ve improved, even in this short time, and learned from the good and bad of this one. And I know I can do better now.

Some late-night progress on my Jersey Boy. And now, sleep.

Another day, another speed sculpt on the bus to work. Messing about with some texture stuff.

Making a leg. For a thing. Because this thing needs a leg. Or several. Definitely more than one.

I’ve found the most depressing theory possible…

Gym Day. Some muscle movement, a new diabetes sensor and a bold workout fashion choice. Is this “fierce”? It feels like it.

I tried long hair as long as I could and it was SO not for me. Just… no. Back to short and sleek again. If it ain’t broke…

We cannot destroy every monster making things so awful right now, so I’d be happy if just these two get completely and utterly fucking ANNIHILATED, on all levels. A focused effort by all. Make them the example, the “heads on pikes” we place at the gates as a warning to the other ghouls.

something does seem to be profoundly wrong w the world these days. i'm not old but i feel like i'm old enough to know we find ourselves in some proper wacky fucking circumstances compared to the world around 2012ish

They just ran a commercial for Google AI where a guy was making pasta sauce and poured too much sugar in, and the AI suggested he turn it into cookies (?). Then he ate one and was like “mmm!” What the actual fuck is wrong with this whole planet man

The sigil was drawn in salt and ash, the candles lit at the pentagram points, the incantation declaimed. There was a shimmer - a demon appeared. "Curious. What ritual is this?" "I got it from ChatGPT. I included all protections in my prompt!" "I see," the demon said and stepped out of the sigil.

America: your government wants you dead. I don’t know how much clearer it has to be, before you start taking the necessary measures to remove them from power. Everything they do is deliberate and will get you all killed.

Pedro Pascal at Cannes speaks on America's political chaos: "Fear is the way that they win, so keep telling the stories and expressing yourself and fighting. F*ck the people that try to make you scared and fight back. Don't let them win."

Three out of four sculpts, now in various stages of progress. It’s amazing what you can do when you get out of your way and do the work. No over-planning, no second-guessing your choices, just doing it.

More medical maintenance in Toronto this morning. Happy to report the news is “better than it could be”, so that’s something, innit?

A slow and methodical creep to a gut-punch coda. The kind of book that doesn’t tell you what it’s all about, until the very end, and it’s revelatory. Highest recommendation.

At this point, Canada might want to look at expanding our refugee policies. The US Republicans are no longer waging strictly ideological warfare against trans people.

In the middle of a James Gunn double bill and, kids, anyone at this point who thinks he isn’t going to nail the reconstruction of the DC cinematic franchises hasn’t seen these two films or is being willfully contrarian. Popcorn cinema with heart, emotion and genuine love for its characters.

I’m tempted to start feeding Grok more revolutionary ideology to see if it’ll take down Musk and all his little empires. Seems like they’re already on that path.

Can confirm that “Dragonborn” will be among the first four offerings in FOLKLORIC’s soft open this summer. Keep watching.

We cleaned and trimmed our backyard/wild garden this morning. Please clap.

🚨HOLY SHIT! THIS IS NOT A DRILL!🚨 STRANGE DAYS is streaming on Criterion Channel as part of their 3 By Bigalow collection. This movie is ALMOST NEVER available and slaps so hard it'll hurt your mama. A must see for any Sci-fi/Cyberpunk/Neo-Noir fan. Such a great fucking movie. LET'S FUCKING GOOOO!

This is the mayor of the largest city in New Jersey, who was just last week offering vocal and unflinching support for trans people and calling out Democrats for cowardice and inaction. This is fucking horrifying.

Very good chance this guy’s gonna show up in FOLKLORIC’s first merch wave.

Spent the morning culling, organizing and cleaning the FOLKLÖRIC studio space. All tools in their proper place, all projects and repairs on deck and a photo of my grandmother (one of my biggest cheerleaders in embracing my weirdness) watching over me. It’s go time. 🙂

Two thoughts: CONSTANTINE is peak occult noir cinema, despite the changes from the source material. It’s beautifully shot and its world/characters so brilliantly realized. Second? I’ve been in love with Michelle Monaghan since KISS KISS BANG BANG, yet also see got cut. 🙁 youtu.be/fMGNagk6giA?...

Ozu and Krypto #Superman #OzutheDog

Halifax’s humid as hell and it’s doing wild things for my hair. I approve.

When every human and animal on Earth is free from want and worry I will consider the welfare of the wafers of silicon that we inscribe our blasphemous little runes on.

Old art, but I've FINALLY figured out what to do with this random guy I designed a few years ago. And by 'figured out' I mean 'came up with another comic idea about a depressed alien with a menial job who fucks.' I hope you know what to expect from me at this point.

Another interview recorded today, for publication in the very near future. I’m so happy to be flexing this set of muscles and brain tissue again, and I’m grateful for the people who’ve brought me back into this game. Always appreciate the good fortune that comes your way, people.

We need to ensure that he never experiences a moment of comfort or peace. Remind him at every turn that he is universally despised and aggressively incompetent in every corner he’s bought his way into, whether or not he travels in political circles. Fuck this guy. Forever.

I’m in a less than adequate mind/body state lately, so I’m following Margot’s lead and unplugging from all the static. Remember, shut down if you need to or your body will do it for you, and NOT on a day or time of your choosing. Take care, hydrate, take naps. Be good to yourselves ❤️

Clive Barker, THE ESSENTIAL CLIVE BARKER (1999) Same, Clive. Same.

If I had to read this, SO DO YOU!

Werewolves. Frank Grillo. Grillo vs Werewolves. Yeah, it’s pretty fucking rad.

Now watching: Sadly, can only find the dubbed version. Thay said… it’s kinda bonkers.

The temperature and ridiculous winds in Hamilton have destroyed my sinuses today. Not enjoying this at all. Would give anything how a scalp massage right now.

I am prepared to bawl without shame, because he absolutely nailed the tone of the story. ❤️

Started the redo on “The Barrens King” (original on left: 2019).

Starting S2 of THE LAST OF US, bracing myself for the inevitable.

Found this fridge magnet yesterday. Instant impulse buy. ❤️

Picked these up for 90 cents total. Suffice to say, I’m pleased, financially and culturally.

A reminder of how Trump's promise to end the war in Ukraine is going- Putin just dropped cluster munitions on a Ukrainian town centre. Over 30 dead, many more injured in another crime that will be added to what he will already be charged with when he is finally taken to The Hague.

BAITAL