I wish the term “exit plan” wasn’t increasingly pertinent…

I was reminded that my website had a blog. Let’s see how long that memory holds… Anyways- here’s a new post about my recent journey with Social Media! www.aedanroberts.com/post/my-batt...

In contrast this one sold first. Which leads to the question: is it the mystery? Or do people just enjoy bubbles…

It’s always fascinating to see how things shake out. This was one of my favorite pieces in the Irochigai series and it ended up being the very last one sold. It just goes to show you can never predict what will be popular. #art #arttalk #paint #painting #spirits #irochigai

Also to add to this: he actively fought any gun control measures. He wasn’t just inciting violence, he was actively fighting any way to curb it.

I have officially downloaded and familiarized myself with Nightshade and Glaze. I will be posting all new content utilizing these helpful Fuck AI Filters :). I may even start posting to Instagram again! What’s better than avoiding an evil platform? Actively sabotaging it. 😈

Now to begin the traditional ceremony and ritual sacrifice to the Con Gods to grant me sanctuary from Con Crud. May the odds be ever in my favor. Cross all your fingers for me, everyone!

Just under the wire, last day Monday the final Irochigai parted ways. 16 went in, none came out. Needless to say the series has gone from “potentially” to “definitely” an annual anthology. It was genuinely wonderful to see the enthusiasm for the series.

We are at liftoff! The space is (mostly) assembled. The Irochigai are front and center with their little neon sign lighting the way. Come say hi! I have so many new oddities to share. #dragoncon #dcon2025 #dcon25 #dragoncon2025

We are FAST approaching #dragoncon2025 If you are attending make your way to the Hyatt Regency’s Lower Lower Level Ballroom and come say hi in the Art Show! I’ll message again soon with full directions. So much new to show! Can’t wait to see you! #dc25 #artshow #art #dcon25 #dcon2025

Well said.

The final auction piece for 2025***: “They Dance, They Bop, They Swagger and Slide — All To The Tune of The Place They Reside.” Peacock Spider Kami dancing their hearts out!

Piece number 3 for the Mini Silent Auction titled “All Good Things…” Bidding starts on Friday of DragonCon and ends Monday at 11am. Highest bidder gets the work! Starting bid TBD, but I try my best to keep it low ;)

You + your favorite Pokemon.

@amandamakepeace.bsky.social posted a piece inspired by a Brown Moth she found. I thought it was lovely and decided to take a spin at what a Brown Moth Kami (Spirit) would look like. And now it is the second piece for the Mini Silent Auction! (They are drawn to flames to store them for later use.)

To quote Utica Queen: “I may have slain too hard on this…” As is tradition I will be doing a mini silent auction at my booth this coming DragonCon. There will be four refined sketchworks this year and the first one is ready: 1.5x2.5” gouache, black 4.0.

I’ve been previewing the entire Irochigai Series to collectors in anticipation of its debut at this year’s DragonCon. This allows for people to claim pieces they may want. If anyone is interested in seeing the series early message me ;)

Irochigai Series 1 is officially finished! There were a couple bumps along the way but all 16 are ready to go!

To paraphrase NIN: “A cropping of a cropping”

I got my first rejection in years from a show I recently applied to. It goes to show: sometimes you will be met with “no thanks.” I would love to say I’ve grown beyond the ability for that to hurt- but that would be a lie. I have, however, learned to quickly move on. Anyways, back to painting…

Shower thought of the day: I believe it should be societally acceptable to greet people with “Good Morning” until 3pm on weekends.

Quote with your Gold Art (in this case, 23k gold…)

Since I’m trying to hold off showing my newest work until they are showcased at DC here’s an older piece I felt like posting :) This was a self-portrait I did YEARS ago. Like, 16 years ago? Yeesh.

Fun discovery making my latest piece in the series of 16 I’m working on:

So after much debate I decided I would share the first finished piece of the Series of 16. Once the series is completed I’ll reveal the rest!

I’m currently working on a series of 16 5”x5” paintings that are all unified by the same color palette. I’m hoping to make them moderately priced originals (150-300$) and so far I’m really loving how they are turning out! I’m debating on sharing one/two before my next show or make them a surprise…

My vote goes to calling this grotesque, destructive, hateful, greedy bill the “Let Them Eat Cake Bill.” They are gleefully dancing on the very near future corpses of those who will die easily preventable deaths simply to give MORE money to those with too much already. Annie Grab Your Guillotine…

I didn’t expect to find Trixie Martell in my French Dystopian Videogame experience. Uhhhnnnnn? Oui.

I have officially, randomly, chosen the winner for this week’s FAF! The Decider App has spoken and the name selected is: THELUKEPOWERS! If this is you let me know and I will work out the means of shipping.

To celebrate my birthday I’m doing a last-minute #freeartfriday! It’s overdue. So anyone who comments, quote posts, or likes this post by end of day today enters the raffle. I will select a name a random and the person chosen wins the art! Without further ado: Limited Edition Mosu Kami Micro:

On this most auspicious Friday the 13th, the day of my birth so many decades ago, I have to ponder: Who should I direct the curse-energy I have been bestowed by the nature of my birth? I’m immune, you see - so I may as well direct it where it’s deserved…

Happy Pride! If you see this QRP with your queer art!

It is officially Pride Month! In this current state of affairs it is extra important to double down on the joy and activism that gave us all the rights and acceptance that some are desperately attempting to claw back. Don’t let them. Be loud. Be proud. Get fucking wicked.

My friend was looking for a nice print of Mary Magdalene. He asked for my help and it’s the first time I’ve looked for a random print in a long time. It’s. All. AI. Slop. Now. How is it THIS bad already? Grotesque.

This weekend I visited my sister and her amazing family for my nephew’s birthday. Hanging out my niece, who has been killing it with the art, wanted to draw with me. So here we are, sketching on our iPads, periodically comparing notes and getting feedback…

Another before/after micro frame update. This one was a little touch and go (hyuck hyuck)

This was an absolutely brilliant series and I’m incredibly excited for its return. However one thing that I did not enjoy learning: it’s been SEVEN YEARS since TMWoG finished. Fuck I’m old.

On a related note: if there are any sculptors out there interested in being commissioned to convert some of my frames into ACTUAL frames? Let me know…

My micro frames got so complex that it required me to go back and try again on some of my earlier efforts. The philosophy shifted from an attempt to stay true to the OG frame to instead bringing more elements of the piece into it. Just finished this one- think I cooked (before and after presented):

New album recommendation. I know it came out in 2024 but I was only made aware of the duo’s existence recently. I have been absolutely obsessed ever since. Magdalena Bay’s “Imaginal Disc.” Do yourself a favor and experience it…

For the limited edition prints of my micro paintings I’ve been designing custom vector frames based on the physical frames the original art is housed in. They’ve been getting increasingly complex against my will. This is the most recent one I’ve finished and mocked up:

Want to send out the call: if you live in the NYC Metro area and are good at rhinestoning random objects please let me know. I have a project I’d love to commission someone to do for me. If you know of someone also send them my way. Obviously I will pay for the time and materials

Something something Star Wars Day something something Ventress.

If you see this, post a witch 🩸🩸🩸

If you see this post a piece of art that took you forever to finish: #art #painting #gouache #tooktoolong This one took so long because I got halfway done and set it aside for several months.

New Micro Painting Pendant! I call it Yonaka No Kanshi-Sha (Midnight Watchers). Housed in a hand-made sterling silver pendant. #art #artwork #gouache #painting #tinyart

Sometimes we make our own fun…

Today’s Superfine Art Fair Fit.

Day 2 of Superfine Art Fair! Free cotton candy! That was a fun little surprise.

Friends/Family night went off without a hitch! Now to survive the next three days. If you’re in NYC you should make your way to the Duggal Greenhouse in the Brooklyn Navy Yard for the Superfine Art Fair. Come say hi and examine all the things!