Easter on Ebay!

Gumple Paintings on Ebay!

Check out my Gumple Paintings on Ebay!  See the link below.  :-)

 

 

 

 

12" x 12" Acrylic on Canvas

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/grimmgrinz/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50&_trksid=p3686

The New Holiday Gumples!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330851114425&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT



Merry Gumple!

Meet the holiday Gumples!  For sale on Ebay.  See link below:

 

 

 

 

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330851114425&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

 

Coming Soon!

Finally, I've finished my first collection on Gumples for the holiday season!  Stay tuned for more pics and links to my Ebay auction for The Gumples!

Opal's Treat Shop...the movie?

Well, I guess I can say I'm a producer now.  ;-)  I just created a short mini trailer for YouTube about my latest creation that's currently listed on Ebay.  It was a lot of fun.  Might there be more movies in the future for Grimm Grinz Studio?  Hmmm...well see.  ;-) 

Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p595q0Wvib8

"Opal's Treat Shop" on Ebay!

 

Link to Auction:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330818066591&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

New Work on Ebay at Midnight!

I've been hard at work in the studio to bring you my latest cast of characters.  This piece will be the first to go up on the auction block.  I will post it on Ebay tonight at midnight (PST).  Take a peek and let me know what you think - OR - if you would like to own this piece BEFORE I put it up for auction, you can message me at roberteberz@yahoo.com.

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"Waiting For Spooks at Mouse Cottage"

Its time for another eBay auction of Halloween creations from yours truly at Grimm Grinz Studio! This week I have "Waiting For Spooks at Mouse Cottage". Mrs. Mouse patiently waits on the front porch of her gingerbread cottage for the Halloween revelry to begin. She holds a bowl of fresh baked cookies. I crafted and painted each component myself from wood, clay, paint, and landscape materials. The diorama is also wired for lighting. With a flip of the switch, the interior of the cottage and the Jack-o-lantern light up! Click the link to get to my auction on Ebay for this item. ~ Thank you for stopping by. "Friend" me on Facebook (Robert Eberz OR Grimm Grinz Studio) if you want to learn more about me and my work, or just follow this blog for news of new art pieces.

Its not easy to get the full impact of the lit diorama here in a pic, but here's the best I can do with my limited photography skills.   Thanks for stopping by!  ~Robert

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330798337655

What do you think?

Okay, so I have been playing around with some ideas for a Holiday version of my Grimm Grinz logo.  What do y'all think about this one?

Milo on Ebay

"Milo" is available on Ebay.  He is a OOAK, hand sculpted and painted (no molds) creation.  He is the first work to come out of Grimm Grinz Studios for Christmas.  I still have lots of Halloween work on the table I will be releasing soon, but I wanted to take a swipe at Christmas.  I hope you like him!

2-Faced Pumpkin Sticks on Ebay!

Two faced Pumpkin Sticks!  One side smiling and on the other a look of suprise.  Now available as a set of three on Ebay.  Use them for decor or as gifts.  Each one is hand-painted and adorned with ribbons, fabric, and bells.   Stop by and take a look!  :-)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140838669342

The GUMPLES are on Ebay!

The Gumples are on Ebay!  BAtwick, Gourdy, DeVlin, HaGGus and Cornelius are all available for you to collect.  Check out my auction and decide which Gumple you love the most. ;-)  Thanks for stopping by!

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/grimmgrinzstudio/m.html?item=140835063938&sspagename=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT&rt=nc&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649&_trksid=p4340.l2562

"The Potions Seller" on Ebay!

The second offering from Grimm Grinz Studio is my Halloween, OOAK art doll; "The Potion Seller".  He is available on Ebay right now!  The Potion Seller stands approx. 18.5" x 9.5" wide.  He is made of many materials like clay, fabric, wire, wood, glass, and many other components.  I did not use any molds.  The entire piece is a OOAK original, and hand-sculpted by me.  If you would like to see more pictures of The Potion Seller, just message me.  Thank you for stopping by!  ~Robert

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140837037518

"Zeke" on Ebay

"Zeke", The second fastest draw in Cripple Creek, is finally going up for auction on Ebay. I've sold lots of times on Ebay over the years, but I've never presented my dimentional work for Grimm Grinz Studios. In essence I'm starting over on Ebay. No history of sales and such. It could hurt my sales, but I guess I have to start somewhere. I will post the link to the auction as soon as I get it up in the next hour or so.
Okay, so lets try this.  Here is the link to Zeke's Ebay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140835063938

For the Love of Screams!

Halloween & Vine

I will be in this years Halloween and Vine show in Petaluma! I am really looking forward to the show and seeing all of my good artist friends and making new ones. I could not participate last year because of my book obligations, but it will take Godzilla AND Mothra to keep me away this year! If you aren't already my Facebook friend or a fan of my Grimm Grinz Stuudio page, be sure to hit me up with a "like" or friend request so you can see the works in progress for this years show.

Dr. Pepper and Demons

I just had the freakiest nightmare! It was very cinematic. I don't know if it's the stress from the umpteen projects I have going right now that caused it, or the Dr. Pepper I drank before bed, but man, that was a doosey! I'm talking jolted upright out of sleep, heart pounding, cold sweat, movie-scene nightmare. I'm not scared of much, but I do have a few things that I avoid. Spiders top the list to be sure. Flying would be my second fear, and large open bodies of water third. That's really about it. Oh yeah, and there's one last thing I almost forgot. Being chased. DO NOT ever chase me because I will loose my mind! That's one of the reasons I avoid Haunted Houses at Halloween. There's always some tool walking around chasing people with a chainsaw. What if he forgets to remove the blades? What then huh? Someone could loose an arm! Or at least an ear! Doesn't seem so silly now does it? Noooo thank you, I'll pass. Well, that's sorta what happened in my nightmare except it wasn't some Texas Chainsaw spook-house actor chasing me, but a demon of some kind. It had no body and a face I can only describe as Exorcist-y. I was running, running, running, through a forest in what felt like sludge. I knew it was a dream, but I couldn't wake up. I was running through the woods yelling.. "Wake up Bobby! Wake up dammit! When I finally did wake up and had reasonably calmed down, I glanced at the clock and realized I had only been asleep for twenty minutes. I don't usually have nightmares, but I think I'm going to avoid sodas from now on. Especially right before bed! What in the heck was I thinking?

To Tweet or not to Tweet

Today I am officially a Twitter-er, or Twitter, or, well..you get the idea. I've known about Twitter since it's inception, but avoided using it until now. I've tried to keep my social media activities to a minimum because, for me, it's so much to keep up with, and anything that interferes with studio time can't be good right? I have to work my blog, my Facebook page, my website, my Etsy shop, and keep on top of my children's books. I don't like making my publisher or agent unhappy. They tend to frown on missed deadlines. I enjoy every minute of it, but it's a lot of juggling! Would Twitter be the straw that broke my proverbial camels back? Recently, my good friend Dennis Haynes, another great artist, put a bug in my ear reminding me of just how important social media is to growing ones business. He suggested re-thinking Twitter, and after some research I have determined he is correct. Twitter would indeed be another asset in my marketing strategy. I guess I have grown content with my current fan-base. I love them dearly, but I'm learning it's possible to reach out to more people without losing ones loyal customers. This may seem like old news to some, but I've always been slow when it comes to the business side of art. But I'm learning.

Before and After

This is the concept sheet for my Trick-or-Treating Gumples. Click on the link to my Etsy shop to see the changes I made to the designs.

Gumples, Gumples, Gumples!

Well, they're finally here! I just completed the first generation of my Trick-or-Treating Gumples. As usual, I've been a busier than a one-legged waitress at I-HOP! I'm working on two new Splat the Cat books, opened a fan page on Facebook for Grimm Grinz Studios, and creating characters for this years Halloween and Vine show. Oops! I meant to make an official announcement, but I guess I can let the cat out of the bag. In case you are wondering what "Gumples" are, they are a special group of gnome-like creatures who like to wear costumes. Unlike the realistic faces of my sculptures, The Gumples have a distinct, insect-like appearance and have skinny arms and legs. Their faces kinda remind me of chewing gum so I've named them Gumples. They are characters in a world to themselves. I had posted the concept sketches on my Facebook page, so I will do that here too. I would like you to see how my designs can sometimes change during the production phase. I posted them in my Esty store. Each Gumple is hand-made and I will be making them to order, so each one will vary ever-so-slightly. I'm offering them as a complete set of six ornaments or as individuial pieces. To visit my Etsy store, click the link to my shop on the top right side of this page) Well, I guess I better get back to work. Check back soon for more of my works in progress for this years Halloween and Vine show! Thanks for popping in! -Robert

Coming Soon!

It's getting to be that time of year when I start thinking about Halloween. It's the beginning of the busiest time in the year for me. In addition to my painting and children's book work I'm sketching away at plans for this years Halloween creations. I will be making a host of characters for this years Halloween and Vine show in Petaluma California and I can't wait! In addition to my regular cast of characters, I'm excited to launch my new line called The Gumples. They have their own distinct look that is different than my regular pieces. I will be making them available in my Etsy store as well as at Halloween & Vine. Check back soon to see when they will be available in my shop and to see the finished pieces.

Spring Screaming

I'm taking advantage of a break between book jobs to do some much needed studio cleaning and organization.  I really dislike dirt and dust, but it's amazing what gathers when you're not looking.  It's been suggested to me I should hire someone to clean my space since I am so busy, but I don't think that's a good idea.  I get froggy when someone comes into my studio and starts moving things around.  I don't mind.  Cleaning is cathartic for me anyway and helps me get organized.  There is one thing, however, that I dislike more than dust and that is spiders.  If I come across one while I'm cleaning, my entire neighborhood will know it.  I've been known to break world records in the vertical jump and gasp.  What makes it so horrible is that I can't squish them!  It makes me gag.  I have to somehow wrangle them outside. 

Wish me luck!

Busy Boy

   Okay, I know it's cliche, but I've been so busy! I promise to keep up with my blog (another cliche). When I get an assignment or when I'm on a deadline I get tunnel vision.  I've been working on three books and I've been up to my eyeballs in art.   I even had to go the the eye doctor to get a new prescription for my reading glasses.  I can see again!
   Now that things have calmed I plan on taking advantage of this time off.  I can to work on some of my own projects I had put on hold.  I've broken out my canvases and paints to do some painting, and all of my sculpting tools for my Halloween characters   Look for WIP's pics and final pieces soon here and on my FacerBook page.
   Here are some of the new Splat titles I've been working on that will be coming out soon.  I am so happy Splat has become so popular.  Thank you all for your kind emails.  I try to answer all of them so forgive me if I haven't gotten to you yet.  Unfortunately I've stopped sending out free Splat books due to my limited supply.  If you would like a signed copy just send me yours and I'll sign it.  Be sure to include a SASE with your copy so I can send it back to you.  Thank you very much for your support and for stopping by!