Reupload

Due to problem with the server, I had
to upload two updates worth of file.
Just an extra work that I would rather
not do (especially when I'm tired from
lots of thing going on)

Foot

Tried cutting as much poly as possible
but still keeping the form.
At this point it is under 40 poly. I may
be able to take out a few more.

3D male fig. progress

I'm actually starting to feel 3D modeling
is fun.
Currently at 273 poly. I may aim for PSP
graphic instead of going crazy like those
in movies.

Flora sketch 02

Second idea sketch of the first
painting. I may need to get some
reference if I'm going to go with
this composition..

Tetralogy

Starting a tetralogy of work with my ladybird series.
I've had some fans willing to buy paintings of that
series and were interested in the concept so I will
be starting it. Not sure when all of them will be completed,
but I am aiming for end of the year.

Here's the first thumbnail sketch of the 1/4 paintings.

This title will probably be called "Flora." (Subject to
change.)

Progress

The illustration is making its progress. Although
I'm only half way from full success.

And the Halloween illustration is complete:

Is it possible?

So, at work I was given a feedback that doesn't
sound possible to illustrate. I guess it's more like
an alternative version that they want me
to try and figure out.
If I actually make this happen, it's like killing
5 birds in 1 stone.

First half

of the mass update complete.
I still have few more changes to do,
so I am not changing the update date
until they are finished.

The mummy

kid on the far right's my favorite. My
original thought was that he was forced
to dress up as a mummy by the other three.
But it also looks like he was injured severely.




I wish I had more time for personal stuff
or time to hang out with my friends... at
least I want to do that on weekends.

Line art

Initial vector line art.
Trying to get used to this drawing
style more...

Phew..

Whenever I do package layouts and other
design jobs the whole day, I had no problem
drawing after I got back from work.
But when I illustrate for 8 hours it's a different
story. I really did not feel like picking up the
pencil to do some personal drawings after
work.

Sketch I did today:

top logo

Applied same texture as the one that is being
used for the menu icons. It's one of my favorite
traditional Japanese design.
They've got a lot of dynamic designs.

Web buttons

Sample button I've created for my page
that'll have a tweaked layout soon.
I'm trying out different shapes that
is easy to see and cool at the same time.

What the..?

Originally I was coming up with design to
use for crests & details of Oberon/ Titania's
costume. For some reason it turned into
sword designs...

Rain, rain, rain

I seriously have had enough of this rain. It's
almost two weeks straight of rainy day.

Sig:"Hey, if I catch a cold it's all your fault."
That's the kind of face he's making.

Alternative costume for Oberon

Version 0.02
Went for stereotypical king's look,
but took out his sleeves to emphasize
his muscles. I'm going to have fun
drawing him.

Speed and Knife

I was browsing through the CD area at a Japanese
store after work, and found a special edition of
one of my favorite band. It's a little pricey even
if it's "special," but I got it for the live DVD that's
included. That'll make me feel better.
Because yeah... it was $20 for a single CD. I hate
imports.

So for those of that care enough to read further,
the band's called the Cro-Magnons, a band created
by Hiroto and Marcy or ex- Blue Hearts. And the
single CD's titles "Speed and Knife." Unfortunately
the live did not include that title, but they did sing my
favorite song, "Eight Beat." (A song that pretty much
shouts the will to live.)

In this quickie, I drew the two main guys (Hiroto to
the left and Marcy to the right.) Watching their
performance, I can't believe these two are in their
late 40's jumping around everywhere.

Whole figure

of yesterday's character. I'll probably
make an alternative clothing for her relaxing
moments. Same goes with other characters
with armor; no one walks around in a
full plate armor all day, right?

Portfolio

Because I really can't use the illustration and
designs from the company, all I could do build
my portfolio is to do personal pieces.
Thankfully, I'm getting few buyers of my Ladybird
series that I could add. So, I'm reworking some
of the character concepts.

olympic

So, Chicago wasn't selected for 2016 Olympic.
To be honest, I'm glad about that. I don't live
in the city, but the county extends to our neighborhood
and we pay same rates as the people living in the
city but without (almost) any benefits for paying
taxes. And they would've raised it more if we had
the Olympic in Chicago.
And there would be a lot of annoying tourists,
making a trip to my friend's place stressful.

Below is a piece I did two years ago for school,
but looks like this isn't worth anything now.

But yeah.. it's one of my early Illustrator piece,
everything is... pretty bad.

Sumi

getting back into my sumi style since I haven't
done it for so long, was afraid that I'll forget
how to.