Pasting a new entry i wrote yesterday since i don't know when i'll be updating again and I don't want to leave this blog blank.
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Im finally back to picture blogging....uh hopefully i'll keep it up.
Im amazed i made it through April. I finally finished my IB Art exam which was actually quite enjoyable because it was pretty much just chatting with the extremely nice examiner. I also got my piano syllabus over with. Finished 3 presentations (which all happened in one day). Went to financial aid appointment. Received a full ride scholarship from Ai Portfolio scholarship..and $1500 from the Lake Oswego art scholarship. No more scholarship and financial aid crap to worry about for now. Im just lazing around with senioritis waiting for graduation.
Im feeling extremely lazy today so instead of rambling about all the crazy and not-so-exciting things that has happened in the last few months, im going straight to the pictures! =D
[Projects...]
Bigger versions of some art work can be seen at my da portfolio.
I've worked on aloooot of art pieces this year...not sure where to start so I guess I will start with my first studio piece of the year...
I don't have the final picture of this piece yet but it was basically a house that looked similar to the one from the movie 'Up' and instead of balloons, it's attached to pills (symbolizing drug addiction as a form of escapism). I couldn't figure out where i could buy an assortment of pills without spending too much or people thinking im a druggie so i decided to make my own out of clay and acrylic paint. What you see in the photograph were all hand-made from clay.
In one of my previous entries I wrote something about the Scholastic art and writing scholarship. So before the scholarship, I went to Art Media and stocked up on clearance canvases. I spent around $110 on all 14 canvases which was a majorly good deal (especially the large ones).
...and in the end I ended up with these 8 pieces for my scholarship.
The poster i created for the Ai poster scholarship contest. I received local first place $3000...still waiting for national result.
Ink pen tshirt design drawing for print-making class. I silkscreened for the first! Majorly fun and interesting process but my print didnt turn on too well because of the drips on my screen. (maybe i'll photograph the shirt later)
Illustrator blob tool tests. I just discovered the best digital drawing tool EVER. Blob tool *you rock hand sign*
I drew the cover page of my illustration book on Illustrator with my new love (the blob tool & my new tablet)
Character (c)opyrighted by me.
My new bamboo wacom tablet. It was a birthday present from my sister and my aunt. Needs to last me through (at least) the freshman year of college. Still trying to get used to it but so far i like it.
And my ceramics sculpture for the character in my book.
Some random illustrations in my sketchbook.
Another semi-large scale piece im working on. The color came out all funky on camera again but oh well..
D.Toys.... !!!
I must be crazy but i've been spending quite alot on designer toys (and not so much on clothes). Im willing to pay more for limited editions and toys i know will price up in a few months. Ebay is another guilty pleasure -_-
I've gotten so much more than this but i have the expensive ones in a box so they dont collect dust on my desk. I've ran out of room on my toy shelves so im currently waiting to buy something to display my new stuff.
I got this for a good deal and its authentic (from what I can see)
To-fu dunny! Im having an obsession with these to-fu dudes. I have around 16 of these mini to-fu figures (which i need to take pictures of later)
I won an ebay bid on 7 blind boxes of treeson. I got 4 which i dont have in my collection yet (2 rare ones) and 3 repeated...will probably sell them. Photos coming soon!
Got a set of Astrolapin by Mr.Clement for a reasonable price on ebay. It was a bit over my budget so i kept stalking it on ebay. I showed my sister and a few minutes later I checked and was extremely disappointed to see it 'sold'. About an hour later my sister messaged me on MSN (from her room -__-) and pasted a link to an image. When i clicked the image it was a screenshot of an ebay page and i was about to shoot her because i thought she was trying to make me feel worst by showing me that 'SOLD' page. BUT i scrolled down and realized SHE was the person who bought it. *sigh* i owe her a bigggg present.
Stuff of awesomeness.
Need to pimp out my keys with this keychain.
Superheadz Nico mini digital toy camera. So adorable i want to eat it.
I was feeling very green one day and decided i needed a cool plant on my desk for decoration. Spotted these somewhere online and decided i must get one of these awesome futuristic-looking Domsai by Matteo Cibic plants...WHEN IM RICH that is, because apparently they cost over $100 each. Guess im not meant to be a green person after all.
Treeson blindbox series 2 teaser photos! These are only the sculpts and unpainted figures. Im totally anticipating this series (and is determined to collect them all). The last picture is a sculpt(?) of the character Ren, he will be made into a 5 inch figure. Im totally excited. I really enjoy looking at pictures of the sculpted design or unpainted figure...it inspires me to create my own set of toys. The designer, Bubi Au Yeung is an illustrator/toy designer from Hong Kong...gotta support my fellow HKers.
Drooled and stared at this Hello Kitty x Quolomo 400% kubrick. It was a limited edition sold for around $80 bucks when it was sold during the show (obviously i didn't know squat about it since theres nothing here in Portland). Now its worth over $200 bucks and i can only dream about getting on one my hands T_T.
I saw this totally AWESOME kids book at Powell's (i was studying kids illustrated books there for reference lol). Its called WAVE by Suzy Lee (swear im not being bias because shes an asian illustrator) but its truly one of the most refreshing childrens book i've ever seen. The art and media is exceptionally simple (only charcoal and watercolor) and there is no dialogue, the artwork speaks for itself. I should've bought myself a copy..
When the Music Ends by Dan May. One of my favorite paintings, there's just something magical and nostalgic about it.
Hawthorne is forever one of my favorite areas of Portland. It shows the weird, hippie, unique, creative and etc. aspects of Portland. Most of all, I enjoy seeing this artists work everywhere around Hawthorne. I think i've posted a similar picture of these signs before...but if im not wrong, these are new and drawn by the same artist.
New gloomy bear figure im trying to get my hands on. The previous one was sold out and is now sold for an extremely high price on ebay (actually they're all sold out on ebay as well). Strangely i havent been seeing this new one around much...
Im actually anticipating Toys Story 3 because the new characters are freakin awesome. Three peas-in-a-pod, Barbie and Ken, a stuff animal unicorn?! I must be crazy if i dont go watch this.
Toy Story 1 was actually my first animation and my first movie in theaters. I was like 6 at the time and didn't understand the movie much at all... in fact, it scared and bored the hell out of me. Monsters Inc, Meet the Robinsons, and Corpse Bride (yes i know its stop-motion) were the 3 earlier animations that truly inspired me to major in digital animation.
Currently watching this jdrama with awesome cast. Its alright at the moment but i kept sensing that it will get extremely depressing and dark.
Personal Preference. New korean drama im addicted to (darn you korean dramas!! so addicting even though its always cliche and cheesy!!)
One of the pictures my sister took during her trip to Europe. Theres something i really like about this photo...
HAHA sorry its a totally random picture. I fail in food photography....anyway, its a twice-baked-potatoe with onion and mushroom stuffing topped with cheese and bacon. Looks crappy but it was delicious and took forever to make. I've been cooking alot these days (i've sort of developed an interested in cooking...) and helping my mom out in the kitchen should count too?
Ohmygod this entry took me AGES...now my back aches and my neck needs a brace (don't ask me why). So end this entry..............
Just for laughs awesomeness.... !!
Its a super old polaroid picture of my sister and I during halloween...
okay now i can go eat my cornbread in peace (my sister is having an obsession with baking corn bread. dont ask. its beyond me)
