I got the promo cards for my upcoming solo “The Children of the Nephilim” (November 4th!) and I’m feeling ALL the feelings. This series was started three years ago when I began to get really, truly SICK. Every brush stroke was driven through the pain by passion, until the pain (Stage 4 Endometriosis for newcomers) was so bad I couldn’t even sit up in the studio without bleeding and throwing up. The panic of being stuck in bed, 20 feet away from my studio and knowing I didn’t have the physical or emotional strength to give my Children what they needed nearly brought me to the darkest place. My dumb, derpy Dinokitties saved my spirit in the months (year) I was too sick to paint. Now that I’m back in the studio finishing these precious pieces my throat closes at the thought of them ever leaving me, and my heart flutters with love every time I look at them. I can’t wait to share my sweet creatures with you. #Nervcited doesn’t really fit this feeling... #nervsplosion? #exiteous? I’ll put my finger on it... #sickgirlsclub #childrenofthenephilim #mabgraves #monstergallery