TRIUMPH WITHOUT COMPROMISE!

PICKING UP SOME OF THE PIECES OF A SHATTERED LIFE

2009-03-29T20:43:00.001-07:00

Thanks to the support of my loving family, friends, Carla's family and my own deep personal fortitude, I've been picking up some of the jagged pieces of a shattered life following the death of my beloved companion Carla.

Thank you for your warm messages of condolence and support in what has been the most painful period of my life. The outpouring of heartfelt love and compassion for Carla has been truly touching. We who loved her must remain strong and forge onward, respectively learning from this tragic loss and living courageously for brighter days ahead.

Carla and I did not believe in an afterlife and so she returns in body to her special birthplace to peacefully rest, her struggle finally over. Her lifeforce now resides in spirit only with those of us who adored and cherished her... and always lovingly remembered Carla shall be forevermore.

For my beloved CARLA (March 1973- March 2009)

2009-03-23T23:59:00.000-07:00

For my beloved
CARLA

(March 1973- March 2009)

For the radiant light you brought into my life,
your lovely laughter and the joy we shared together,
I will Love you forever, my sweet darling girl...

the world is a dark place without you.

BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH's 2008 Will Eisner Hall of Fame Award Acceptance Address at SDCC 2008

2008-08-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

Excerpt-

“But to those who really want to know, I say that the major companies’ standard contract, deceptively titled “WORK FOR HIRE,” is a legal but unethical instrument designed to rape and plunder young talents of every possible prerogative they would otherwise possess if they had the fortune to work for more scrupulous, morally invested, publishers.” – Barry Windsor-Smith

(Sean Patty -- This is why I have avoided ALL “WFH” offers….. In the late 90’s (before I went away), among other mainstream offers, WARHAMMER really made me laugh when they promised, in a letter wanting cover art for their popular monthly comics magazine, that rights to my work would be returned “IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME”. Yeah, right………… There is much to say about the comics and fantasy art industry, unscrupulous publishers, and monopolistic distribution -- and my imminent plans for TRANGRESSING the entire sordid situation. More to come…..)

FOR THE ENTIRE TRANSCRIPT, VISIT THE ARTIST’S EXCELLENT WEBSITE - HERE

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2008: ARTISTS SEAN PATTY AND SIMON BISLEY

2008-07-30T19:25:00.000-07:00

Went down to San Diego Comic-Con as a guest and talked art with "Biz", a favorite artist of mine for many years, had not seen him since '95..... also got an application in for the 2009 show.... keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed on that one!

For more SDCC2008 pics, click HERE

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY PUBLISHING IS NOW AT PROBOARDS.COM

2008-07-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Hails Brothers and Sisters,

GYPSY, one of my good and Loyal friends, has spent much time this weekend supporting the Battleground Victory cause by setting up a FORUM on ProBoards.com dedicated to creator/publisher Sean Patty’s new BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Publishing imprint and, secondarily, the Indy publishing movement and Fantasy Art genre in general. She graciously VOLUNTEERED to undertake the Great task and to personally ADMINISTRATE the Board. Now how’s THAT for stepping up to the plate in support for revolutionary independent Creator-controlled expression and publishing -- BATTLEGROUND VICTORY style! Odin is very proud…. and so is Sean. Good friends are hard to come by these days, indeed.

ProBoard.com is the Internet's premier forum provider, FREE message boards, hosting over 20 million members at 2 million forums! You can go ahead and join for FREE and message with likeminded fans of Sean Patty’s work and upcoming projects, indy comics, fantasy art or anything else ya wanna talk about. It takes 1 minute to join and you can cancel at any time, friends ---NO STRINGS ATTACHED.

Any suggestions as to additional forums should be directed to the BV Community administrator GYPSY. She’s a pretty interesting and open-minded gal, so introduce yerself already!

The BV COMMUNITY is in an early but PROMISING stage thus far, so get on board NOW by clicking the PROBOARD Link and REGISTER and help this board grow into a Thriving forum….. show your support for BATTLEGROUND VICTORY and the Independent arts by joining the forum…. And ask questions related to Sean Patty’s work, DIRECTLY answered by the artist himself from his SoCal studio stronghold.

Forums featuring other fantasy art produced by the community membership will also be added. Gypsy has BIG plans for this forum. Plus we’ll be offering FREE Comics and Prints and T-shirt GIVE-AWAY Contests for ProBoard.com members ONLY.

Sean Patty will be making upcoming Exclusive announcements at ProBoards.com concerning the myriad projects to be published fall 2008. There are so many new works to be released, a virtual Explosion of new work starting in October 2008…so get on board and and be a part of this CREATIVE REVOLUTION… and thank GYPSY for Creating this New forum and a great opportunity for fans of Sean Patty’s fantasy art VISION and comics Storytelling…. And PLEASE REPOST and tell a friend………. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

THE NEWEST WEAPON IN THE BATTLEGROUND VICTORY ARMORY

2008-06-20T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hails!

Recently got a couple deliveries, one of which is this Epson large format scanner, the newest addition to the Battleground Victory studio armory. I had been using a standard-sized scanner for smaller art, then outsourcing larger work, but now I finally have 99 percent of scanning operations in-house, and I will direct this valuable tool, like a WEAPON, in the war for Independent creative expression. This completes my desktop publishing system and will be utilized extensively in the coming months as files are made for printers and the Internet digital distribution of my work, also future online Art Auctions and sales of Patty original art. As a sideline, I will be offering pre-press and digital coloring services in late 2009. A new website with an extensive portfolio will cater to this endeavor. The only work I need to outsource now are the oversized paintings, upwards of 18” x 24” to 24” x 36”, which go to a digital imaging shop south of Los Angeles.

I’ll be attending the July ‘08 San Diego Comic-Con as a guest, NOT an exhibitor. I’ll be visiting with some artist pals, but the MAIN reason is to get my table application in early for the 2009 show. This is the monster of all shows and the waiting list grows each year to earn a spot on that floor. I won’t know until early ’09 if it has been approved, so I’ll hope for the best.

The other delivery was a heavy beast and you’ll see it if ya come out and visit at one of the upcoming conventions where Battleground Victory will be exhibiting-- a big convention display 10 ft wide by 8 ft tall with lights, should look great with the new prints and all.

My creative efforts are still scattered over an array of projects, but the puzzle is coming together slowly but surely. Going to be doing at least 2 shows this autumn, will letcha know after all has been solidified.

Stay strong and always TRUE…and thanks for your support! -SEAN

GETTING LEANER AND MEANER HERE AT THE BATTLEGROUND!

2008-06-13T11:10:00.000-07:00

Hails brothers and sisters,

Getting leaner and meaner here at the BATTLEGROUND, eliminating distractions and working hard… I am on a mission to forge a DESTINY the way I have envisioned it… for it’s Darwinian SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST around here and if you dare test my will, then BRING IT… and feel the force of my conviction. I greatly appreciate my Supporters and Friends, but those of a DISINGENUOUS NATURE-- Stay the fuck away from me! And you know who you are… I will not be slowed down or compromise my VISION in any way!

Now those who know me have not heard me on the warpath in a public manner such as this…. Well, it’s high time I became more direct about purging and keeping the TOXIC elements OUT of my life, the lies, head-trips, subtle games… is there no PURITY left in the world? Does HONOR and INTEGRITY count for anything anymore? Well, it DOES for me… it is the truest measure of a man or woman!! Admittedly, in my past I had my share of misadventures and dark travels and I have paid the price, as well as many I knew—some paid with their LIVES! I did not die and survived and I got stronger and truer and older and wiser… and now I’m more resolute than ever to realize the vision and bear the sword not only for myself, but for those who have struggled and fallen during the wars.

I’ll be going strong all summer, sharpening my axe for the new coming battles when the FIGHT forges forward through the corporate armies of creative Oppression and Conformity, toward that soft glowing true Dawn of VICTORY growing stronger on the horizon! By the great All-Father Odin himself, and with the steady and sure wind of Thor upon my back, I will get there with sword upraised!

Stay strong and Thanks for your support,
SEAN

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY VIDEO LOG #3 - SEAN PATTY - TONAL ART COMICS DEMO

2008-06-02T17:50:00.000-07:00

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY VIDEO LOG #2,
WITH ARTIST SEAN PATTY.

Hails,

Welcome to a new Battleground Victory Video Log featuring fantasy artist Sean Patty demonstrating TONAL COMICS ART creation of a Worgard: Viking Berserkir page from the upcoming BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Fantasy Comics Art magazine #1, debuting in OCTOBER 2008, in both downloadable Digital and Printed formats.

There are another 5 more Video Logs in the works, 2 of which are finished, dealing with the creative process. The next Video Log (#3) begins a 4-part Tutorial on the creation of Patty’s painted work on the THOR: PORTENTS OF THE RAGNAROK story, also showcased in the first issue of BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Magazine.

If you enjoy comics or fantasy art, stop by the BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Myspace page (SUBSCRIBE to the Blog for future updates), the main BVwebsite (link below) or the BV YouTube page for more work by Patty – you’ll be happy as a Viking on a plundering raid that ya did….. and, by Odin, be a pal by telling a friend about us.
Thanks… and hail Thor!

BV MAGAZINE COMING OCT 2008

JAGUAA UNLEASHED IN BATTLEGROUND VICTORY MAGAZINE

2008-05-11T13:17:00.000-07:00

The feral Amazonian jungle beauty is still preparing for action, but she gets unleashed in BATTLEGROUND VICTORY MAGAZINE Issue 2 in a Full Color story.... check back for details.

But THOR and WORGARD are up first in the October 2008 debut of the mag, which will be offered in both Digital downloadable form and Printed form.

Don't miss it!

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY MAGAZINE #1

2008-05-11T13:11:00.000-07:00

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Fantasy Comics Art Magazine begins in October 2008. See the BV VIDEO LOG for info concerning format and contents.

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY VIDEO LOG #1 (March 14, 2008)

2008-03-14T22:51:00.000-07:00

GETTING BACK TO EASEL PAINTING -- "WINTER VICTORY" -- (EARLY STAGE)

2008-02-21T18:34:00.000-08:00

Getting back to painting after some time away..... Sean Patty returns to work on an 18x24 inch painting entitled WINTER VICTORY, which was begun late last year. Still in its very Early stage, revisit this web-page to see image updates on this and other paintings, drawings & comics. And SUBSCRIBE to the Battleground Victory BLOGGER or MYSPACE BLOG to get regular future art updates... and check out the main website if ya get a chance BattlegroundVictory.com----Thanks!

TO HELL WITH THEIR BLOOD-SUCKING AGENTS!

2008-02-14T23:22:00.000-08:00

Artist Sean Patty experimenting with digital coloring over a JAGUAA: JUNGLE GIRL OF THE NEW WORLD tonal piece.

" I was looking into hiring some computer colorists for upcoming JAGUAA grayscale comic book short stories and their rates were ridiculous -- so I decided to teach myself! And to hell with their blood-sucking AGENTS, too!"

New BLOG entries will expound upon these explorations, along with other news regarding new PAINTINGS and COMICS, updates, thoughts and observations, and Live videos.

SUBSCRIBE to the Battleground Victory Myspace or Blogger BLOG if you dare!

DESTINY

2007-12-25T13:46:00.000-08:00

Hail Friends--

As the new year approaches, I extend my thanks to the many fruitful contacts and friendly connections I've made with many of you during my 1st year here on the internet. I am constantly amazed by the talented and thoughtful people I encounter. Your unique contributions to the world are appreciated by those of us who dare to forge our own paths toward our respective Destiny.

It is easy to allow oneself to be told how to think and behave. It is much more difficult to defy conventional thought or dogma, to shed the societal conditioning imposed upon the masses from childhood by those who wield power over the weak-willed, who propagate the sense of fear and futility in the Flock, forcing a conformity toward pre-established roles in society, denying unconventional thought or creative expression.

Continue to be strong and resolute in your desires to attain the Vision of what it is YOU wish to contribute in the future, or that which you wish to preserve in the present. Defy oppression of any kind. Be always True and Fight to preserve your Integrity daily.

YOU matter in this world. The naysayers betray their fear and envy by attempting to plant seeds of doubt and compromise within you.

The road toward true Individuality and Self-Affirmation requires great risk and sacrifice. I have seen many fall in the glorious struggle. It can be a brutal Battleground to be sure, but with continued dedication and the will to Victory -- To a Triumph Without Compromise -- you can attain the high ground, climbing from the carnage and forging fearlessly Forward to fulfill your Destiny!

Continued Strength & Integrity in 2008...

-SEAN

2007-11-30T15:12:00.000-08:00

Thor is the greatest and strongest of the Norse Gods, champion of the Aesir, guardian of Asgard and Midgard below. This image features him doing battle with Frost Giants in the mountains of Asgard, wielding Mjollnir with gloves of iron and his belt of strength, Megingjord!

This image is also being offered at the BATTLEGROUND VICTORY ARMORY on T-shirts, Art Sketchbooks/Journals & Greeting cards.

WORGARD ON THE HUNT Art Painting Tutorial by SEAN PATTY

2007-11-01T23:26:00.000-07:00

Artist Sean Patty creates a full color painting before your eyes in this Art Tutorial Video featuring his fantasy comic book character WORGARD VIKING BERSERKIR, from BATTLEGROUND VICTORY PUBLISHING. Thanks for watching!

JAGUAA: JUNGLE GIRL OF THE NEW WORLD Artwork by SEAN PATTY

2007-11-01T23:12:00.000-07:00

Artist Sean Patty takes the viewer through the evolution of a detailed tonal pencil drawing done in a 24 stage art tutorial with the beautiful music of Vangelis.

WORGARD ON THE HUNT

2007-09-21T12:22:00.000-07:00

Hails!

I'm creating a series of paintings of varied sizes, some of which I can scan here at the BATTLEGROUND VICTORY studio stronghold here in southern California or locally at a service shop. Other larger paintings will be scanned in the future when I can get down to Los Angeles where I know of an imaging service bureau that can accommodate big works.

I'm planning on producing a few prints in the next 2 months, plus some other projects. Also, I'll be doing a Free comics Giveaway-Contest soon. Check back for updates or check the BV Website or the Myspace page for announcements.

Thanks for stopping by!

JAGUAA VIDEO ON LULUTV.COM

2007-09-14T11:15:00.000-07:00

JAGUAA: JUNGLE GIRL OF THE NEW WORLD is a new character who's getting her own magazine in 2008 (as if I don't already have enough to do with all my other projects!), but rather insistent have the images and stories been coming to my minds-eye lately that I have been left with little choice but to document her world.

I created a short movie documenting the 24 step evolution of an artwork featuring her first appearance in my mind, then I put it onto paper...then uploaded it onto 2 internet video file sharing services--YouTube and LuluTv.

Interesting thing happened. I put it on YouTube Aug 31 and, as of this writing 14 days later, the video has been viewed only 124 times.

I uploaded the same video onto LuluTv Sept 3 and now 11 days later the video has been viewed a staggering 1403 times, an average of 127 times per day.

(BLOGGER WON'T LET ME EMBED THE VIDEO, SO CLICK HERE TO VIEW IT AT LULUTV.COM)

But it just shows you that going with the Big sites like YouTube is not necessarily the BEST way of distributing your visions in this highly competetive Internet age. Check out Lulu... it's got some legs.

TWO WOMEN OF GREAT DISTINCTION

2007-09-14T10:51:00.000-07:00

I'M FASCINATED by extremes, especially those embodied by the Human Condition: life and death, war and peace, behavior, perception, creativity and destruction, pacifism and revolution. Here are a couple artworks I created last week in the same day... extremes of representation to be sure!

The first is a mysterious Nordic warrior hailing from Africa in my forthcoming 2008 WORGARD mini-series, nameless to me when I first "saw" her in my mind, one of her comrades later referred to her as GOLDEN HAIR in a scene from the book, so I am curious to learn her real name when the time comes.

The second illo is a wonderfully round and curvy gal, a VOLUPTUOUS NUDE, and I'll leave it at that.

THE GLORIOUS STRUGGLE CONTINUES!

2007-09-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

WHILE THE LAST couple months have been difficult personally, I'm still working on a variety of bold, uncompromising projects simultaneously at this time, friends.

Through the storm of Life, Suffering and Loss ...I Live and the Struggle goes onward, with ALL sacrifices being made for the Work and the visions emerging during the day and in my dreams. So much to do and so little time. I'm slowly working my way through a big stack of artwork to be included in several upcoming Art books and Comics (more details to come), plus paintings, the WORGARD comics project, short stories and also work on commissions and videos...AND a full-time day job.

Check back here or on the BATTLEGROUND VICTORY Website every Friday for new updates, art and videos. Also link up with BV on our other websites. I uploaded a new VIDEO on the BV YouTube website and LuluTv, a fascinating 24 stage evolution of the JAGUAA illo with music by Vangelis. A must see for all aspiring artists and fans of sexy Jungle Girl art.

Thanks for visiting.

BATTLEGROUND VICTORY ON YOUTUBE

2007-08-02T14:53:00.001-07:00

Visit the Battleground Victory YouTube channel-- HERE -- subscribe for Free and tell a friend. Thanks! -SP

THE PURPOSE OF MY WORK

2007-08-02T13:36:00.000-07:00

(Excerpted from http://www.battlegroundvictory.com/)

"The purpose of my work in narrative art is the exploration of the human condition, examining the seemingly contradictory, or dichotomous, nature of mankind by illustrating the struggle between his instinctive primal drives and his transgressive endeavors... and how these opposing forces conflict.

I intend the WORGARD: VIKING BERSERKIR epic to be my magnum opus in narrative art, a definitive exploration of the human condition, incorporating grand Nietzschean themes with the radical ideologies and beliefs of my own world view. Bold in scope, innovative and visionary, undiluted and uncensored, this series of stories will afford me the range and opportunity to explore and express my perspectives concerning the complicated animals we are.

Told from an ancient perspective, utilizing eternal allegories, universal symbols and metaphors, delving into undeniable truths, my work endeavors to challenge the reader's modern perceptions of ourselves and the world we live in."

Sean Patty 2006