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Being the proud wife I am, I would like to take a moment and tell you all some very exciting news regarding David’s artistic achievements. After dreaming and scheming about it for years, the day has finally arrived…David’s art has been compiled into a book! I’ve seen and flipped through it’s sumptuous pages at least a few times now and I have to say, it would be a must-have book even if I wasn’t…well…ya know, married to the artist himself. The quality is superb as the colors on the printed pages match almost identical to the originals…all of which I’ve seen up close.
David’s art, as always, speaks volumes for itself. But you’ll also enjoy the forward he skillfully penned as well as a black and white ‘baby mug shot’. He had a difficult time choosing which paintings to include but in the end I think he made the right choices and you WON’T be disappointed.
I love the format he chose which is 7” x 7” soft-cover, a perfect sized coffee table book. David’s art is sure to start some interesting conversations. ;)
Well without further ado, it gives me the greatest of pleasures to present David’s stunning, long over-due masterpiece ~ God’s and Monsters



http://www.davidgoughart.com/David…

A collection of works spanning the last five years-reproduced in 33 stunning plates now available...
We are so very proud to introduce the first official book featuring Davids art, printed under his own Darq Matter publishing imprint.
Comprising Artwork spanning 2003 to present day-Gods and Monsters, is David Gough’s chimerical odyssey through the nether worlds and personal demons of his subterranean imaginings.
This 40 page full color, soft cover 7" x 7" book, consists of 33 plates of Davids finest works, including both his most recognizable and some of his more obscure works. A limited edition of 500 has been individually signed by the artist, and is available to order now from this website only, for just $25 including shipping and handling within the US...Order your copy now!

Please spread the word wherever you can. The more successful this book becomes, the quicker David can start working on Volume Two! Also, please have a look at his new and improved website. The same impeccable design with some new Flash skills make his updated website a must-see!

http://www.davidgoughart.com

Thanks everyone. Love and hugs to you all!

Sometimes the fleetingness of life just occurs to you all of sudden. Unexpectedly and violently it occurs to you how short our time on this planet is. On one hand it makes you sick that you might not accomplish everything you set out to do. But on the other hand it makes you appreciate every good thing that has already happened to you. All these thoughts invaded my little brain last night as my head hit the pillow. I don't usually allow myself moments to ponder such deep thoughts on mortality as I find many of them depressing and non-productive. But I couldn't help it.
More than any other daily worry I have is that I won't succeed in making my soul mate happy every day of his life. And I want his happiness to only grow with ever passing day. I know...I have high expectations for myself. I couldn't ever describe what David means to me because true love is not something you can define or put into a neat box. It evolves, it consumes, it just is. I wouldn't want to define it anyway. It's just that sometimes my mind can't keep up with my heart/soul. I put so much energy into feeling and not thinking that I sometimes miss out, sometimes I forget, sometimes I fall. And when life smacks you with realizations like I had last night it's like...whoa...where was I...I just got from point A to point J...was I aware throughout B to I? Did I make a difference? Did I make people around me smile or did I neglect something/someone really important as I 'went through the motions’.
I woke up this morning and my eyes were open wider and I remembered to take it all in...appreciate it…and ponder. Plus, the hug I got from my hubby this morning was extra sweet. It's so good to appreciate things BEFORE you lose them. Life has this nifty way of waking you up sometimes...kinda like a computer re-booting or the first jolt of morning caffeine. Remember...deep breaths...and Live a Little...

Come see David & Lani at the Craft Mafia's Spring Line Up Show!
There will be art and crafts of all kinds, tasty beverages, music, raffle prizes and best of all...a table full of Lani & David's creations!

Hello everyone in LiveJouranl land! I apologize for my lengthy absence. I just have some exciting news that has to be recorded here and I'm hoping perhaps some of my LJ buddies might be interested.
I have recently been pushing my sewing hobby into a higher gear.
The last faire we did I was finally convinced by my sweet other half to make something to sell at our boothe. I made six tote bags with a skull and cross bones and sold out! That was a big confidence booster, so in turn I opened up an online store to sell my quirky creations. David has been so supportive and I thank him for filling my life with magic everyday. He bought me a serger for Christmas which was a thrill because it's a sewing machine that makes my job so much easier and quicker. Thank you my love...I owe you big time
I've been having such a ball making these bags and I've actually been selling them which is a thrill. Below are pics of some of my creations. I'm also happily taking commissions so please let me know if there is something specific you'd like for yourself or for a one of a kind gift. All of the motifs are designed and drawn by me and I love coming up with new stylized versions of animals and symbols.
I hope you enjoy visiting my shop and that you take a minute to join the Etsy family. It's such a fun place to explore and shop. Everything you see there is handcrafted. After you join up, add me to your favorites so you can check out all my new items. Don't be a stranger!
Love & Hugs to you all!

The icon below will take you to my Etsy shop













http://www.Lanizugu.etsy.com

...a little post...


heehee, just kidding.  ;)  for those of you scratching your head, David just walked into the room and ask what I was looking at, I told him my Live Journal friend list because I haven't been here in so long and then in his cute voice he asked "did you leave a little post?" So how could I possibly let down such a cute and adorable face?
Life is grand. Got back from England last week. We spent a week and a half across the pond, visiting family and spoiling the kids. Thomas had his visa interview. The little monkey is coming to live with us...that day can't come soon enough. the day we get all three of them outta the lives they live over there is the day I can rest easy. Soon it'll be one down, and  two to go.
I've missed everyone here. I really am going to try and make more time to post on LJ. I always enjoyed reading about and sharing with my friends here. Hope you all are doing well. Sending you all cyber kisses xxxxx

Knowing you, Loving you, Taking care of you, Creating a new life with you, Laughinhg with you, Exploring the world with you, Celebrating our love, It's been one hell of ride, baby. Because of you, I live my life as if it was it was a prayer of thanks to the gods and goddesses of of joy, enlightenment, prosperity and love.
So many bright sunrises on the horizon,my love. It's been an uphill battle at times but we've done it! I want all those precious dreams of your's to come true. We have so many tomorrows to look forward to.
I feel like I haven't made your birthday the event that it should have been but next year...when we're home...I promise to make up for it. I want to spoil you like the god you are. Not just on the day of your birth but everyday I have the high priviledge of standing next to you. My whole life is the most precious thing I have to give and I dedicate it to you.
Happy Birthday
Love of my life

This was the first day of the rest of my life....

And now, five years later...I'm more in love with you, David, than I ever have been...how is that possible? Will it just is. I wish I deserved you...don't know what I did but it must have been something real good.

Happy Anniversary, my love. I can't wait to spend the next five years with you...and if I'm a good girl then maybe lots more after that.
xoxoxoxox

1. Came into the world with webbed toes
2. Took a hot air balloon ride
3. Swam with Dolphins
4. Met my soul mate online, packed up my life, moved across the Atlantic to England, and after five years of living here decided to go create a new life for us back in the US of A. I've never felt so patriotic in my life. ;)
5. Saw Patrick Stewart (Captain Picard), Brent Spiner (Data...*drool drool*), Marina Sirtis (Deana Troi) live. (that won't be as impressive to you sci-fi fans who go to conventions...geeks unite!)
6. I was in a commercial advertising The San Diego Zoo. I was in it with a major leauge football player...I was so young (maybe 6 or 7) that I can't even remember the guys name. I think I stole the spotlight, though...being as cute as I was. *LOL* ;D
7. Came face to face with a massive Bull in an open field in Wales who was obviously considering charging because of my newly dyed, bright, red hair. At least we can laugh about it...NOW.
8. Had an appendectomy when I was 19. In recovery the docs told my parents my appendix would have burst within a few hours had they not caught it. Don't think many people survive when they have that much bacteria floating around their insides.
9. Met Bill Campbell at "Camp Orbit", the theatre camp I went to in 1997. He's Bruce Campbell's bro (Evil Dead)...Bill played 'The Rocketeer' and Lucy's 'Texan' suitor in 'Francis Ford Copolla's Dracula')
10. Actually the fact that I, my father and my grandmother even exist is pretty amazing...I was telling someone the other day about how my great grandfather, who was an Aussie, was one of the soldiers in the trenches at Gallipoli. He was in the infantry...the famous infantry used as a human shield against the Turks (I'm sure some of you have seen the movie about this attrocity with Mel Gibson playing the lead) and my grandad survived. I'd say that's pretty damn awesome and I'm sure as hell proud to be part of my family of heros. :)
Just gotta add a number 11.
I'm going to have the high priviledge of being the wife of the sweetest, kindest, truest, most beautiful and talented David Gough. His star is going to shine all the brighter with every year and I will bask in that light for all the days of my life. love you, babe

Dave finished his portrait of our dear friend Delphine delphineart. It's romantically dark...it's represents her perfectly...it's chock full of symbolism...it's something I wish we didn't have to sell...it's called 'Dichotomy'.

Feast your eyes...

Davids auction ends tonight at 9:15pst from : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d…



Its such a magical special piece, and would bring magic into anybodys life, and I hope it goes for what its worth, because it deserves to, and because I know David worked so hard on it.