Whew, I'm back from a very relaxing vacation (to Iowa, of all places. , and have finally got around to the process of cleaning up my inbox of old deviations, favs, journals, and all the rest.

In the process, I was reminded that I should do something I've thought about doing for a long time. XD

I'd like to introduce you to , one of my favorite deviants- a wonderful artist, and a very intriguing fellow. XD Let's see if I can do this without embarassing him or myself! XD

An artist, to me, is someone that can be (or is) fully themselves on paper (or through whatever their medium is)- they aren't afraid to see things in their own unique way. It's not as easy as it sounds- we have so many influences, it's hard to sort everything out. I don't consider myself, or most of us true artists (yet? XD). Mortacai, however, well... I think he fits the definition quite nicely, in my humble opinion. ;

Please do take a look at his gallery. What he posts is a lot of fanart (to protect more original work)- but let's face it; his work redefines fanart as we know it. His work is a riot of impossible color and texture- in many cases, I've found myself caught in the infinity of its detail, the rawness of the media and subject.

Even better, if you look, comment on his work. Even better than that- crit his work. My wish is that one day, he may get that "Criticism of the Constructive" he so desires in abundance, so that he continues his studies and grows (though I must admit the prospect makes me shiver. XD What greatness can we acheive?)

While you're there, you might take a glance at his journals. The way he writes- well, I can't describe it. XD He's just as odd and artistic through his words, and his world is bizzare, bleak yet beautiful- for some reason, you could get lost in it. If he published, I'd buy. XD

Check it out. ^^