Welcome Digital Traveler,

You’ve stumbled upon part of the digital world created by A. Layman. This page is merely meant to be a brief stop on your journey forward.

Above you will find the portals that will take you to your desired destinations. The Studio will tell you everything you want to know about the artists, events, and behind the scenes looks. A Grimm Design is a special art project of the Studio. Below you will find some of the latest news from the studio blog.

A. Layman is a multidisciplinary artist known for her Custom Made Flasks, Pocket Watch Cases, and striking Leather Masks, which have been featured in theatrical productions worldwide. Selected by the City of San Marcos to paint one of ten seven-foot-tall Mermaid statues for public display, she continues to expand her creative reach. Working across leather, polymer clay, charcoal, pyrography, and more, Layman creates one-of-a-kind sculptures and accessories that merge steampunk, fantasy, and whimsy. Through her studio, she crafts custom pieces that invite collectors and performers to step into a world of imagination and mystery.

 

Doing The YouTube One Video at a Time

September 13, 2025

Launching a YouTube channel in the supernatural entertainment art niche has been a fun project. All the stories you’ll see on the channel are entirely original — spun from my imagination, though some are lightly inspired by eerie real events and timeless folklore. But while the tales may blur the line between fiction and truth, every mask, flask, and haunting prop you see is 100% real and handmade by me. From sculpting to painting, it’s all crafted with care in my studio, so you can experience authentic art alongside spine-tingling storytelling. Each video is designed to immerse the audience in short, haunting stories and challenges, from haunted nursery rhymes that

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Light the Way Game

August 7, 2025

Light the Way – A Grimm Design Game Well it has finally happened.  I got my little game up onto Itch.io. I had wanted to place it up on steam, but there appeared to be a $100.00 deposit that I just didn’t have at the moment. My minion reminded me there was Itch.io and I ran over there to upload it.  GO CHECK IT OUT RIGHT NOW!  FREE TO PLAY! The Pitch: This is a fun , completely harmless, and  totally normal  game. Your goal is to light the way for Mother Grimm by choosing the correct lyrics to a modified nursery rhythm.  You’ll have six attempts. Good Luck. The Reality:I really

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A New Path to Walk

June 12, 2025

Around March I said goodbye to my day job. It was clear after nearly five years as the assistant manager, when the manager position opened up I was past over for the bosses BBQing buddy. Not only was I past over but I would been required to teach my new boss everything in my field, a field in which I had over two decades of experience and expertise. Knowledge which had been a job REQUIREMENT. And when I asked for a raise I was told my new manager would be the one to approve a raise….and then I waited for 4 months…and nothing. Nada. I was good enough to be

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