Goldenwolf (artist)

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'''Goldenwolf''' ('''Christy Grandjean''') is a [[were]] artist born 1974 March 28 and a top-selling artist at [[furry conventions]].
[[Image:Eyesofthenight.jpg|right|thumb|102px|"Eyes of the Night"]]
Making her first appearance on [[Temple of Luna]] website and progressing to developing icons for [[Wolfhome]] she learned of furdom through several other artists and made a foray into the convention circles.

One of her paintings, ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20041101222805/www.goldenwolfen.com/portfolio/eyesofthenight.htm Eyes of the Night]'', was sold for US $10,000 to a local appreciator of [[furry art]] at [[Further Confusion]] 2004. This is the currently highest selling piece of art within the fandom to date. She lived for a time in the [[House of Were]] with fellow were artist [[Kyoht]] in Kansas and then Utah, before moving to Colorado.

Goldenwolf's art is known for realistic [[werewolves]] and she is very involved in the were community and attends many [[howls]] such as Spirit Howl and Howlapalooza. She was formerly married to [[Mitternacht]] in 2003, both agreeing to split in 2006 due to mutual and friendly differences. Goldenwolf is currently single and living in [[Wikipedia:Boulder, Colorado|Boulder, Colorado]].

== Further Confusion 2008 artshow controversy ==

Goldenwolf sent in her application for [[Further Confusion 2008]]'s [[art show]] too late to get confirmed space, and was put on the waiting list. She did eventually get some panels due to last-minute cancellations.<ref>[http://goldenwolfen.livejournal.com/174393.html Goldenwolf's initial response to the controversy] - {{lj-user|goldenwolfen}} (28 January 2008)</ref>

[[Ch'marr]] told Goldenwolf she was too late in an email which she shared with her friend [[Sandra SanTara]]. Sandra sent an email of complaint to the entire artshow staff (possibly by accident). Both emails were leaked, and subsequently published by [[Squnq]].<ref>[http://squnq.livejournal.com/152468.html Goldenwolf's leaked email about FC08's art show] - {{lj-user|Squnq}} (currently protected)</ref> Sandra's response - particularly her argument that "pro" artists should not be forced out by mere timing, but should have space reserved subject to a jury of artists, like some science-fiction conventions - was received poorly by many furry fans, although some were partially supportive of the idea.

Goldenwolf responded to the public debate with a post supporting Sandra's arguments, and suggesting that the choice was between being "mediocre but fair" or having an "outstanding" art show which would "draw in those who will really spend".<ref>''[http://goldenwolfen.livejournal.com/174393.html No more.]'' - {{lj-user|goldenwolfen}}</ref><ref>[http://squnq.livejournal.com/153264.html Commentary on Goldenwolf's subsequent reaction] - {{lj-user|Squnq}} (29 January 2007)</ref> Meanwhile, Sandra criticized members of the furry fandom who supported the publication of her email, and those who had leaked it in the first place.<ref>''[http://ssantara.livejournal.com/98857.html After reviewing everything.....]'' - {{lj-user|ssantara}} (29 January 2008)</ref>

Either Sandra or Ch'marr subsequently sent [[LiveJournal]] a [[Wikipedia:Digital Millennium Copyright Act|DMCA]] takedown notice, demanding the posts containing the original email and response be removed on the basis of copyright.<ref>[http://squnq.livejournal.com/154056.html Squnq discussing the DMCA takedown notice] - {{lj-user|Squnq}} (3 February 2008)</ref> On 3 February, Squnq indicated that he had filed a counter-claim, but that LiveJournal's policy dictate that his post containing the email remain hidden until the opportunity for a court case expires (14 February).

== References ==
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== External links ==
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* [http://www.goldenwolfen.com/ Goldenwolfen.com] - personal page, store and galleries
* [http://goldenwolf.deviantart.com] - public art page, deviantART
* [http://www.elfwood.com/art/g/o/goldenwolf/goldenwolf.html] - public art page, Elfwood
* [http://goldenwolfen.livejournal.com/ Goldenwolf's Journal] on [[LiveJournal]]

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Goldenwolf (artist)