Wednesday, September 9, 2009

into my 2nd week



weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Ya i know, havent written anything. Been rather caught up in school stuff, which is highly interesting i might add.
I'm enjoying it so far.

Psychology test was easy and my method of "knowing rather than studying" seems to be paying off and so far i'm liking the teachers. Then again, its only in the first few weeks, the pressure hasn't built up yet. I can only hope that the rest of the semester keeps this way.

Been subconsciously sidelining my CSE 111. NOT GOOD. Computers can be interesting too.

Oh and i got this silly plan i want to put into effect soon.

I was advised, by a professional singaporean movie reviewer i met on IMDB forums, to "build up my resume" by making a movie blog.
I got about 70 reviews under my account at IMDB and a couple here but making a stand-alone blog focusing on movies would be useful to show future employers. Also it is an easier way for pals to "review my reviews" and tell me how to improve.

3rd of September was my birthday and for the first time in my non-primary school life, school friends actually celebrated it with me. (primary 1 don't count cos teacher made us celebrate everyone's birthday). Really touched by their kind gestures. First there was a birthday lunch then a surprise with cake. Yes i did cry tears of joy.

Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart.
Diana, Elaine and Priscilla, Munis, Selene, Pavin and Stefie.............whole class. Thank you.

oh ya. i got really out of practice in drawing. As in REALLY out of practice.
Just going to throw some of the more recent pics up here.

Very basic, each done in about 30 mins or less.


Kurogane from the manga "Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles" done in my "american graphic novel" style. What can i say, i already did YuGiOh and One Piece main characters in this style, and its about time Kurogane got some recognition. Yes i know, its a far cry from the gangly, skinny and long limbed beady eyed guy from the manga, but i love this kind of "Style switch".



"Hypnotoad". What more can i say. For a while a good pal of mine was going on and on about some "hypnotoad" and so i just decicded to draw my own.


Not really a recent work; i originally created this months ago. Its our friendly dimension hopping princess Sakura from Tsabasa Reservoir Chronicles as well. Acting upon advise from a fellow manga fan from school, i did some changes to hopefully keep her closer to the original without compromising the art style.
I even included a shot from the original manga to compare.




DO NOT ask me who this is.
If you do this is the answer
She is anyone, she is no-one. She can be me, she might not be me.(philosophically i mean. All my drawings contain elements of my own personality)
She is just another exercise in "style convertion" between my japanese inspired anime style, and my american graphic novel inspired comic style.

1 comment:

  1. Hi there, and hi there again. It been ages since the last time we met, but don't worry we'll think of something.

    Damn- I forgot to wish ya on yr bday. SORRY DUDE! I was really bogged down by those trivial work and academics I don't even know who I was then. Anyway, let me wish you a really Happy Belated 23rd. I'll treat you to some cake next time....

    ayyy.... hypnotoad needs touch up, and omg you still fished out the Sakura picture. as for the 'who-is-this-not' picture....heheheh- you really derive satifaction from idealistic reproduction eh? Fine i'll keep your dirty little secret. As for all those who still want to know who she is... I only got one thing to state, one of her God-cousins is Kimmie.

    Currently, I am no longer fighting mindlessly for academic perfection anymore. And this has somehow restored my mind back to the original meaning of RN(T) and life. There ought to be a balance somewhere where we put a stop for that strive for excellence to appreciate the flowers along the way. I am looking back to the Moderation Doctrine again, and something's telling me one more thing has to be done before it's complete.

    Enjoy your life as much as you can dude, would like to meet up asap- till then, lets reaffirm this insecure world.

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