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Piazzetta San Marco

A sinking sanctuary, a monument to the grand republic lasting over a thousand years - built by refugees fleeing Attila and untimely destroyed by Napoleon.

Piazzetta San Marco,
Venice, Italy
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 22 x 30
2019
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San Giorgio Maggiore

Venice, Italy
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 22 x 30
2019
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Seville Cathedral Gate/ Puerta del Perdón

Seville, Spain
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 14 x 22
2019
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Milan Cathedral 

[Duomo di Milano/ Basilica cattedrale metropolitana di Santa Maria Nascente]
Milan, Italy
Mantua, Italy
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 22 x 30
2019
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Urbino Cathedral 

Duomo di Urbino/ Cattedrale Metropolitana di Santa Maria Assunta
Urbino, Italy
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 22 x 30
2019
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La Alhambra

Granada, Spain
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 16 x 22
2019
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Mantua Cathedral 

Cattedrale di San Pietro apostolo; Duomo di Mantova
Mantua, Italy
Dark Field Monotype [FULL BLEED]
Ink on Paper, 22 x 30
2019
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Santa Maria della Salute

Venice
First print of ‘22!
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 30 x 22
2022
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Ponte del Diavolo

Torcello, Venice
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2021
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Shroud// Astral Mariner

 Trisagion is out now:  https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion
Today I’ll share the last of the pieces commissioned for Ethereal Shroud’s new album Trisagion.

Another piece to the “The Lost Years” ink series, still on-going, and unlike the other has a clear starting point, but interpretation was left to me.
The third and final song off the album it’s mournful and crushing, and ye hopeful throughout. It deeps in doom territory (always a favorite for me) and closes out the album perfectly.

As stated above, the album is out! And you can hear and purchase it here: https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion

 This piece is a wake of an unseen prow, the ripples echoing back into each other, but revealing the darkness, rather than obscuring it. As such, it’s a more abstract than the others, repeating but inverting the triangle shape of trisagion. 

Shroud

XI
+THE LOST YEARS+
Ink on Paper
9” x 12”
2021
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San Michele Arcangelo di Mazzorbo

First (not horribly misprinted) print of 2021! @sawtoothschool in Winston-Salem, NC it feels good to get covered in ink again.

Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2021
~Age

To Dust// Chasmal Fires

It’s Release day! Trisagion is out:  https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion

Today I’ll share this piece, the second of three I created for Ethereal Shroud’s new album Trisagion.

This one was also a part of “The Lost Years” ink series, still on-going, and like the other was created with some general direction from the band, and after hearing an early demo.

The First song off the album it’s bold aggressive and dealing with the all consuming-fires of hatred. It’s both the first demo I heard while working on these, and the longest track on the album at a whopping 27 minutes.

As stated above, the album was released today, and you can hear and purchase it here: https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion

For me this piece was about despair, and horror with the world around us continuing to drift in the wrong direction - something that still seems to happen faster every day. There’s a lot of fury and anguish in the song, and yet passages of hope weave in and out. A monument to folly seemed like the best piece to accompany the song - a dread idol we hope to see crumble away.

To Dust

VIII
+THE LOST YEARS+
Ink on Paper
9” x 12”
2021
~Age

Illusory// Discarnate

Today I can share this piece, the first of three I created for Ethereal Shroud for the first single from their forthcoming album Trisagion.

“Illusory” serves as the single art for “Discarnate” the second Track of the aforementioned album.  The ink painting was created last winter as a part of “The Lost Years” ink series, still on-going. 

The piece was created with direction from the band, and after hearing an early demo.

 The song this piece is tied to is powerful and shows off another side of the multifaceted- atmospheric black metal outfit: Etheral Shroud. I’ve been a fan of the band’s work since I stumbled upon the last release back in 15 when working nights at a former job.  Since then it’s been a pleasure working for and getting to know the band and hear this record evolve. 

The single was released today, and you can hear and purchase it here: https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion

Go check it out it! The full album will be released on December 10th, this year and is a towering experience! 

Preorders are now available as well: https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/album/trisagion

For me this piece was also about fragility, loneliness and failure - so much changed, that at times it seemed, and still seems that world really is falling down around us. Those castles and spires I always saw on the horizon seem to drift further away, leaving only ruin and regret.

VII
+THE LOST YEARS+
Ink on Paper
22” x 30”
2021
~Age

VESPERBAT PRESS - STORE UPDATE 11/18/20

I just finished a massive update to my store and it now has 160 items, mostly monotypes, as well as some ink and wash paintings too. You can check it out here: https://www.vesperbatpress.com/shop

This represents the full journey of my monotype adventure from my former Studio for these past 4 years - and before that as I prepare to move to my new home in North Carolina.

You can purchase the originals through the website, or direct to me via paypal, via any of my sites.

Shipping/Delivery - Prices include shipping (unless you’re outside the U.S.)
I can mail anywhere in the US (I’ll cover shipping - outside the US will be at cost to the buyer.)

If you have any questions, feel free to reach me via telegram, or any of the messengers in twitter, FA, Patreon or by email!

Thank you!
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Album Art: “Trisagion” for Ethereal Shroud

I can now announce that my artwork (One More Place we cannot go) will be featured on Ethereal Shroud’s Forthcoming release titled “Trisagion".

The piece was originally part of a series of ink and wash paintings, reacting to the changes and craziness of 2020. Now it will be the cover for an atmospheric black metal album, by the very talented band “Ethereal Shroud”.

I’m a big fan of their previous work, and if you’re interested in Atmospheric black metal, you’ll love their work. Check out their music here: https://etherealshroud.bandcamp.com/

It has been a pleasure to work with the band, and I’m very excited to announce I will be working with them for an additional three pieces for the release! I’ll post more info in the future!

Ink and Wash Painting
2020
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Layout Copyright Ethereal Shroud

Tombs of Staglieno IV: AT THE PRECIPICE

+OMENS+
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2020
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Tombs of Staglieno III: Stone Wings

+OMENS+
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2020
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Tombs of Staglieno II: WAITING

+OMENS+
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2019
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Tombs of Staglieno I: Requiem

+OMENS+
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 15 x 22
2019
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THE FOUR HOURSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE

1. PESTILENCE
2. WAR/CONQUEST
3. FAMINE
4. DEATH

+OMENS+
Dark Field Monotype [Full Bleed Print]
Ink on Paper, 16 x 22
2019
~Age