Lily Collins (Portrait)

Since watching “Mirror Mirror”, I have grown to love Lily Collins. She played a perfect Snow White in the movie, and her role alongside Taylor Lautner in “Abduction” was more than welcome. So, inspired as I was, I decided to challenge myself and make a digital portrait of Lily.

I’m still a noob, though I have to say I’m pretty happy with the result. :D

In total, this took 6 hours to complete, including dinner and toilet breaks. ;)

I can finally sleep well tonight. XD

Resized for your convenience.

It’s also the Penafrancia Festival here in Naga City, and there are sooo many strangers in the vicinity. I think mom’s going to cook a little something tomorrow. :D Golly, but I do love her Maja.

Have a great weekend!

To Be With You (a short comic)

Be creative, they said.

It’ll be fun, they said.

YES. It WAS fun. But very sad at the same time.

I even almost cried while doing this very very short comic.

And though it’s not written, like, you know.

Written… It’s still something I did.

Okay. Off to it.

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3 hours spent averagely wisely. XD

I might sound bitter, and though I can relate with the story… :)

This was inspired by the lyrics of this video. (<< Click to view!)

Doodling During Color Theory Class

Yes, I was listening to our teacher even though I was doodling away at the back of my notebook! XD. Here’s my math teacher and my made-up corpse bride to accompany him. I also tweaked the colors in Photoshop CS5. :D

Hahaha. The washed-out girl on the top right is still very visible. Hmm.

The Sea Down Under

Shipwrecks and the notion that mermaids have caused some of them have always been fascinating to me. As a mystery-lover, I do what I can to know how these notions were formed and how they have become more or less influential in these modern times where almost everything can be explained.

For this entry/challenge/homework, we were given two photos/artworks to choose to write about, and I chose an artwork by David Wyatt:

 Before I decided on my topic, I asked myself, “What do you see?” Well, there’s the obvious: jellyfish floating around, a few people by the entrance of the shipwreck, the rays of light from above and of course, the wreckage itself.

Another striking detail about this artwork is the fact that if this is really an underwater wreck, those people by the entrance should be having a hard time keeping their feet on the ground. Though an argument about its being in a cave of some sort may also be valid for a few reasons, the floating jellyfish contradict it.

But no one’s really interested in what they see. Most people long to know what is going on behind the scenes. As for this image, I wanted to cook up a story about the goings-on inside the shipwreck – if there are bodies, gold, hints of its past grandeur, and most importantly, if there are creatures who have made it their fortress. However, the story I have in mind isn’t short, and it would probably take me a week just to edit the first two chapters.

So, I just made a drawing to explain my thoughts on what lurks inside the ship.

Yes. Mermaids are so cliché. But what can you do about it? It was the first creature that popped into my head when I saw the the shipwreck, and the presence of those people by the entrance inspired her pose and placement. I’ve always thought of mermaids as confident and beautiful creatures of the sea, but this time, I wanted to contradict it somehow. How awesome would it be to know that mermaids (or “mer-people” to be less gender-biased) were actually afraid of humans?

Now that I mention fear, is it true that what we fear the most is what we actually long to learn more about? Take the mermaids for example. If it is true that they are feared by sailors, would our interest in them lessen if it was vice-versa? Would we want to know about mermaids if they were afraid of us? How about sharks? Would we really be interested in placing them on the cover of magazines (like The National Geographic) if we weren’t concerned enough about what they could do to us?

Going back to the artwork, I can think of a few more things to point out, but doing so would lead me into a longer post – and that is plainly going against my plans for this challenge. :)

Until next time, dear readers.

Hot-Headed

#latepost

These past few days, I’ve been experiencing everything. Yes, everything. I didn’t know if I should cry or laugh, pity myself or get angry. I felt like every emotion a person could feel was placed upon me like a burden. Love isn’t an emotion, so no jokes there.

I got sick, both physical and emotional, and had to stay at home for my afternoon class period (which turned out to be a double bummer).

But enough of that.

I am now doing okay, if it pleases you to know, and am regaining zest for life. Aside from prayer and medicine, I managed to get myself together through drawing this:

Messy, but it speaks for the chaos my mind was going through. Not that I’ve ever done really clean art with this style, though I’ve attempted a few times.

I felt hot (not the hot hot) during my sickness, and I guess I needed to release it through her fiery hair. Even her eyes seems sickly now that I see it with a clear enough mind.

And yes, many anatomical errors here. Many areas for criticism – take your pick.

Well, I hope this post isn’t depressing for those who’re caring enough to read it. :) GTG. Lots more projects to finish.

Spirited Away! (L-O-V-E)

After a week of trying to get over Haku’s awesomeness/dreaminess/everything-positive-ness, I finally found the courage to finish the movie.

Wah. I was sort of disappointed at the end that Haku had to be… oh okay. No spoilers.

I was so inspired this evening that I just HAD to draw the two main characters, Haku and Chihiro.

And yes, I tried to imitate the movie’s style with the colors and lines. :D

Done in SAI, under 4 hours. (Maybe even 3.)

For those who haven’t watched “Spirited Away” yet, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. :D

ENGS002 #5: Noooooo!!!!

It’s brown (both dark and light).

It’s an insect.

It has wings.

(Some can fly, but others can’t.

The flying ones are the scariest.)

It’s not “good-looking” but get more screaming girls than Coco Martin on Walang Hanggan.

It’s not a heartthrob, but both men and women chase after them frantically.

It doesn’t have super powers, but it can be everywhere at the same time.

It looks like Pili nuts – especially when seen in the morning after a deep sleep.

It doesn’t squeak or bark but it can be stronger than an alarm clock.

It cause catastrophic events such as preventing someone in particular to go to the toilet and get relief.

WHAT IS IT?

Answer: Yes, it’s a roach.

As a tribute to my “best” (ehemm) friend, Mr. Roach, here are some fascinating facts to further spark your interest (again, ehemm) on this “marvelous” insect. (Someone pass me a bucket! *pukes*)

1. Cockroaches can eat just about anything, and can survive without food for long periods of time.

2. Cockroaches like to be touched. (SERIOUSLY?! That is like, the WEIRDEST fact EVER.)

3. Cockroaches can live for weeks without their heads.

4. Cockroaches can be conditioned, just like Pavlov’s dogs. (REALLY?!)

(source: http://insects.about.com/od/roachesandmantids/a/10-Facts-About-Cockroaches.htm)

I don’t know about you guys, but no matter how awesome cockroaches are, I wouldn’t want to see them all over the place, especially in toilets, bedrooms, and kitchens. I still believe them to be dirty no matter how other sites/books explain it (no offence, Mr. Roach) and I don’t think my view about them will change. Most people aren’t afraid of it, but they are disgusted, and anything disgusting is best avoided.

So thank you, roach experts, but no thank you!

Other thoughts : If roaches can be trained or conditioned… perhaps I’ll befriend one of them and appoint him as general. Then again, I;d have to get over my fear of them first! Ugh, eww!