"Circles & Corners" An Instagram Graphic Novella by M.P.

"Circles and Corners" An Instagram Graphic Novella by Michael Patrick. Chapter One Act I A story I've been working on for awhile. I'm going to release each act on Monday here on my feed. Hope you enjoy reading. #digital #minicomic #comic #graphicnovel #story #art #design #creative #tale #circle #corners #hope #despair #instacomics #instastory #act1

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Michael Patrick with a new Instagam

The creative mind behind the Neon Neuron has added a new Instagram account!

This is where your humble custodian of all things Neuro will host most of his art ( especially his emo crybaby shtuff). 

Please, show some love and

LOOK LIKE & FOLLOW!

M.P. ART

King Sized Mini! By Johnny Pop

Order your copy of this King sized mini comic from Pushing on Etsy! 

I got mine and it's pretty dang'd sweet! I love a very well told story with imaginative characters and alien, yet earth-like landscapes. And, who hasn't ever dreamed of riding on the back of a giant bug?

VISIT

Your Humble Custodian Hard At Work... Back Breaking Stuff!

Lines only. For clarity. #drawing #art #artwork #selfportrait #introspective

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The color layer. Looking at like this, I way over did the final piece. This would make a pretty cool papercraft. #color #art #painting #digital #selfportrait #

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More Art From Your Humble Custodian

New comic up on MercurialSmile.blogspot.com I feel Iike this works on more levels than I actually intended. I kept re-working it expecting it to look better, but I had to finally accept my level of ability and move on. Fractals... life is naught but fractals. #art #comic #abandonment #issues #fractals #emo #metaphor #mercurial #smile #blogspot

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Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 10 - Johnny Pop - Chapter 3

Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 10 - Johnny Pop - Chapter 3

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Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome to our third chapter with artist Johnny Pop! This installment finds our hero facing off with the evils of the creative struggle and your humble narrator continues to pronounce the names of prominent artists incorrectly!! Also, your most humble narrator learns of a comic-art gallery in the lush hills of sunny San D, where our hero is reunited with his old master... But, who can it be? Rob Liefeld?! No, but his name does come up in this episode... For good? For Evil? You'll have to listen to believe... But, will you?
And don't forget to check out the Designers and Discourses podcast, it's a pretty cool thing!


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Pushing Lead on Instagram

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Last Year's Nest
Artist: Boy Sets Fire
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Was That Away Message For Me
Artist: 8bit Betty
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Balla!
Artist: Tracky Birthday
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Gameboy Rock!
Artist: Wizwars
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The Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 5 - Robert J. Dean Part 1

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Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse! This episode I have the great pleasure of speaking with an old college buddy of mine, Robert J. Dean! In this first half of a two part interview we talk about quitting the smoking habit effectively, coffee shop cup art, Rob's amazing anime figurine collection and of course art! Then, our conversation gets interrupted... How rude!

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Music this episode: Last Year's Nest Nostalgic For Guillotines
Artist: Boy Sets Fire
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Weeklybeats 2014 #1 - KORG M01D Jam
Weeklybeats 2014 #4 - All Will Be Well
Artist: RoccoW
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Intro - Jabberwocky
Artist: Sputnik Booster
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Gameboy Rock!
Artist: Wizwars
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Neon Neuron Podcast -Episode - 4 - The Darkest of Lights

The Neon Neuron Podcast - Episode - 4 - The Darkest of Lights

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Neurons and Neuronettes, Welcome back to the Neuroniverse! Today I have the pleasure of speaking with The Darkest of Lights herself Samantha Pina. A multi talented witch who is well versed in the occult and esoteric. She shares her passion for creating magical and mystical items like wands and sigil making, paintings and hand-made jewelry. And she even enlightens me on how to use crystals to enhance water!

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Darkest of Lights Etsy

Thanks for joining me this week!
If you’d like to send your comments, questions, love, hate, you can send emails to:

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Music this episode:

Last Year's Nest
Nostalgic For Guillotines
Artist: Boy Sets Fire
Http://boysetsfire.net

Was That Away Message For Me
Artist: 8bit Betty
http://www.8bitbetty.com/

It's A Long Way To The Top
Artist: Miniroc
http://www.miniroc.com/

Gameboy Rock!
Artist: Wizwars
https://wizwars.bandcamp.com/releases

We're on Tumblr!

I've had this Tumblr for awhile and like all my other projects, sometimes it gets a lot of attention; Sometimes it gets neglected. If your interested in looking at some art you can find some here:

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MICHAEL P, ARTIST TUMBLR

The more recent sketches were done on my smart phone. It takes some getting used to, but once I know what I'm doing, I'll post more. If you're interested in owning an MPA original, send me a note!

RUN: updates, updates, UPDATES!

Some Pretty Big Updates!

Yes!

The Neon Neuron website is again open. I made some pretty big changes to the setup, trying to streamline things for all visitors.

First thing, I put ALL papertoys on the same page. This, to help reduce clicking and confusion! Now, it's all scrolling. I have also added an ARTWORK section, replacing the gallery. This page is images I post to my Tumblr, trying to create synergy amongst the social media.

I have some things in the works, new art, new toys and, I'll continue adjusting and updating as time permits. So, check back from time to time to see what's new. And if you like what you see, feel free to donate to help a little with the Neon Neuron Project. The link is located on the CONTACT page.

Thanks!

Trials and Tribulations of Papercrafts...

The Workbench Toolkit...

   
     I learned quite a bit about tools of the trade while working on this last project for the Paper Custodian.
   
    First thing is, the quality of paper is always questionable. A few months ago we invested a few dollars in several packages of 'premium' matte photo paper we found on clearance at the local mega-mart. The paper is superbly bright, of heavy stock and it takes ink very well. One, thing it doesn't take kindly to is glue. Glue! This is probably due to the fact that photo-papers are coated with resin of some form or another. The glue sticks more to the resin than the paper, which doesn't create an ideal bond. I notice this before because parts of my papertoys were falling off when I would rearrange or move them from one shelf to another. In the far future, I'll just buy premium card stock from a brand like Wausau.  I've used their paper in the past with great results.
   
     Second thing is, I really need to build some sort of staging area. Something in a neutral color, with a decent backdrop and good lighting. The table clothes and cutting boards have a big effect on the quality of the pictures being taken; colors being inconsistent, lighting and shadow casting obscuring folds, tabs and lines.

     Lastly, I should always keep a damp rag handy for when I need to clean off tool, my hand or messes that can cause glue to smear on the craft. While most of the globs of dried glue are not visible to the naked eye, these blemishes are very evident when photographed with a flash.

    Live and learn, isn't that what they say?