It's been a year

Wow. It's been more than a year since I last posted on here and I feel disappointed in myself for being so distant and detached from my readers. So I apologise. A quick update is in order I think. This past year, I've been studying at the University of Bath. It's an exceptionally beautiful city, so very different from that of London, where I've bee brought up. Love my course loads (Economics), however there were times when I questioned whether this was what I wanted. I still waver even now, however with more research and a deeper understanding, I have decided this is perhaps what I am best suited for. But I guess only time will tell.

With every year that passes, the pressure for knowing what I want to pursue in life amounts, so many questions come to the surface. Questions I ask myself over and over again and sometimes I can't sleep thinking about it. I'm getting older, I need to enter a good profession, I need to have the money to support myself without my parents, money for food, water, shelter, money for miscellaneous things, for things that aren't a necessity. Am I good enough to get through the interviews? Perhaps I should have got off my lazy ass and applied for internships?! I keep thinking my life will end at 30, which is preferably the age I wish to have at least one child by, how the hell am I going to support them?!? It's just so scary to think I only have a decade left to do what I want, to get as far up the ladder as possible. What a ridiculous thought right? But I'll be honest. I'm scared. Petrified of entering a job, of losing the freedom and security I've embraced thoughtlessly throughout my studies.

I've got so many plans, so many different routes I would love to pursue, would I ever be able to do them all? I've got to decide, but this is proving highly difficult. I'm quite indecisive, and I jump from idea to idea, expanding as I go, and soon I find myself completely overwhelmed and lost in the process. There's so many positive and negative sides to things that one barely outweighs the other enough to make an informed decision.  However, I have found, money is the one thing that is important to me. It is the one thing that has a large enough impact on me for me to decide. Some may find this low and small minded, but I find, it is one of the most important. I would like to be able to live comfortably by my own means and eat and buy whatever I wish, within reason, without having to worry about cost. Wouldn't that be a wonderful feeling? You must surely agree. I know it may not bring happiness, as cliched as that sounds, but it'll bring security, something I treasure a lot.

This has been quite a heavy post, and I apologise to my readers for the rant but I did want to release what I have been pondering about for some time. It's nice to see it written out, sort of helps me settle my thoughts.
On a lighter note, my art has suffered quite a bit this last year, however it will be improved. I've done several sketches here and there but nothing solid as of yet, however the monthly dosage of ImagineFX has been exceptionally insightful and inspirational. I've got quite a few large projects planned so stay tuned my lovelies. It's nice to talk again.

Much love and signing off,
K.Y.T
22.7.11
01:32

Pow.

One and All! The sun's out today...and I'm stuck inside the house! =( So I've occupied myself in photoshop trying to improve my anatomy work...though it's a cover to perv on male bodies..like I do >=D

Sigh. But seriously..everytime I'm inside the sun's out..everytime I'm outside rain starts pouring. GAH! Get it right dummy weather!

So I guess I'll give y'all a sneak peak of some yummy goods I've been working on (yes...I HAVE been slacking on the art requests part..sorry >_<")

<------------------------------- ;D

I've never done anatomy work in photoshop before, usually prefering to work with pencil and inks, but there's a first time for everything eh!?!
I kind of actually like it xD The pecs are looking nice ahah, though the left arm is kinda short..but I'll correct that when I'm on it.

It's actually quite nice to work on anatomy in photoshop, probably due to the easiness in switching between black and white to create the highlights and shadows of the muscles, rather than the boldness that inks give off.
ALTHOUGH! =_=" It gets quite fiddly and I'm prone to bogging down on detail rather than considering the entire piece as a whole. So gah. But I guess it's a good learning experience and I'm improving my skills.


Before I sign off till next time, I wanted to share with you guys a few photos that my friend took on her camera with her new lense on our photo day out. I think the lense details are f/1.8 50mm, although she changed it to f/2.0, if that makes any sense to the photographers out there >:D...It's currently all a pile of techno language to me right now, though I really want to learn! It's the lense that specialises in portraiture shots and my gosh is it amazing!

My fav shots:

Well guys, enjoy the photos!
Sun's setting. :)
Hope you're all well and revising for those exams ;D
aha. Happy Easter <3
K.Y.T
4.4.10
19:12

BACK on board..

Yo guys! It HAS been ages and I'm so sorry about that! Life has been totally crazy since I got my exam results! AHH!

I'M GOING TO BATH IN OCT TO READ ECONOMICS!

Bam Bam! I can't wait..I'm actually so excited! Soso...updates thus far! I've opened up my art requests again, and my gosh! I've actually got quite a bit to shift through =S...I can barely remember the specifics for each and every request..so I'm going to have to trouble ya'll again when I'm on your pic. Aha.

So far I've gone through three...and then kinda started a few others but took a break this last week LOL. xD

Hmm..sad things that have happened in the last week...my laptop has officially died...it didn't even last for a year, which made me kinda pissed. Apparently my graphics card has overheated...I'm not actually sure how this has happened since my laptop isn't prone to heating up as I always take out the battery when I'm using it at home. SIGH!

On another note, =D one of my mates has passed me Dreamweaver CS4 and OMG! It is actually amazing. I need to fish out 'CSS for dummies' in the library and get cracking, then I can make my blog more exciting!

Hmm..what else. OH YEH! I've been planning on making videos from snaps of photographs of dynamic movement...and maybe even of my artwork.

I came across this amazing video on my friends tumblr (LINK: http://c8691.tumblr.com/) showcasing amazing tilt-shift photography works and had to share it! The short film is titled 'The Small Apple' by Sam O'Hare, and uses 35,000 photogrpahs shot in New York over a period of 5 days.

The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.


Much Lav as always,

K.Y.T

20.3.10

17:11

Hiatus...

Hello my lovelies, hope you're all well and that you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years.

....I CAN'T believe it's already January...T_T" ...exams are in 2 weeks, in fact my first one is on the 15th. So...I pray a miracle happens and my brain starts kicking into action.

I just came on..(on my bro's comp atm) to tell you guys that I've locked away my laptop, so no internet, no anime/manga and definitely no doodles in photoshop until the 1st of Feb. I have no idea how long this monstrosity will last but at least I'm trying.

This means that ALL art requests have been put on hold. I'm so sorry about this...it was already piling up beforehand and now this happens...SORRY! >_<" I promise I will resume it all with twice the speed once exams are over. So I guess I'll leave you all with a last quick drawing I whipped up in photoshop. The lines started when my dear Sumy came over ;]. Sorry that I didn't post up a Christmas or New Years piece for you guys.

Much Love as always,
K.Y.T
05.01.10
17:58

The pencil strikes back..

Helllo again my lovelies!
Firstly thank you to the ones that actually email me your thoughts about my banter because you don't have an account and you wish for me to reply and etc, aha, I love hearing them, I promise =D. It makes me happy knowing you guys take the time to read my posts =)

So...thoughts on the new header I've posted up has been mostly positive..so kudos to you guys. Though some of you have noted that the colours are a little concentrated.
Now the problem stems from the fact that my dumb laptop has a strange default setting on the monitor that makes the colours more dull than they actually appear..so hence when I colour in photoshop...the resulting colour is different than what I assume them to be.

QUESTION: how does one calibrate their monitor???? If you could help me, I'd be so grateful guys!

Now onwards. =D
I've actually been so lazy these past few days/weeks, that time has gone by so quickly! I've only got 3 proper weeks until the start of those damn exams and lord help me, my brain has not accepted this information! I've once again left revision to the last minute and I'm still finding every opportunity to stop staring at my textbook and start drawing.

I actually did a self portrait a few days back..and lol, it doesn't even look like me...mmm I see a vague resemblance..but the overall portrait...no where near what I potentially look like. aha. It doesn't help that I drew it with webcam on...everytime I looked up the original image moved..haha. and now one questions why I didn't just take a snapshot. God...ask my stupidity.

Here's the result anyways...:

mm...the face isn't wide enough...and lol...I definitely mucked up the eyes. sigh.

BUT.  Onto a happier note.

I did a quick sketch of Ariel after listening to "Part of your world- Reprise", and it actually turned out quite well....spent about 10 minutes on it...but mm I'm pretty happy =D

lookie LOOOKIE:

I need to work on tonal work with the pencil..but otherwise..I'm pretty happy.
Anyways dudes, I've definitely gotta get some snooze or I'll never wake up tomorrow.
Love you all as always.
Signing out,
K.Y.T
23.12.09
04:27

Kal-Robo 10 + New sketch

Well, it's been a while since I last blogged and thought it high time to update you guys on what I've been working on. I've also been planning a layout change for my blog..but for my new vision to happen, I'm going to need to improve my digital painting in photoshop. =D So stay tuned hehe. =]

Right. Well..as many of you know I've finally convinced my mum to let me suscribe to Imagine FX, and omgosh what good timing too! The christmas offers have come on and ahh <3 I got a very good discount...one I can't remember the details of, but good nevertheless. But the point is, the new issue just came through the post and came with its very own Kalo-robot 2010!! Took me about an hour to cut and make, but its been worth it!! Ahh the cutest thing ever!!
The first image shows the face of the cute robot and as seen , the month face can be removed and replaced according to the current month. The send photo shows the back of the robot ahh!! ISNT IT CUTE!! comes with 3D ears hands and feet ahh <3

The templates can be found on http://www.cubeecraft.com/ under 'Designer Originals'. Totally the coolest thing everr!! haha

Mmm..next next. I've been trying to improve my anatomy for women...cause I find them much easier to draw than the male figure on most days. My latest piece :

I've pretty much got the position pat down. I find it easier to get the pose right by blocking in little thumbnails of what the position could look like in photoshop and fix on one that I like, then lay down the lines. So thats the result so far ;D

Well guys, apart from my clear ignorance of the closeness of Jan exams, I'm doing pretty good.

But I'm going to sign out right now and lay down some more designs for that dress of hers.

Much love as always

K.Y.T

15.1209

23:56

Direction

Hey guys, it has been super boring lately. Nothing is happening, nothing is planned anymore, just watching the clock tick as the days go by. Revision....my....what has happened to that notion???

SIGH.

But I guess lately, I've been sketching more, and just basically laying down ideas for some compositions I've been having in mind. Been raving about the female anatomy aswell...haha...so I took Gil Elvgren under my wing to get some inspiration and DAMN, it has been good.
For the non artists, Gil Elvgren is THE best pin-up artist in the history of American illustration. Working mostly with oil on canvas, his illustrations are by far one of the most amazing renderings of pin-up girls I have ever seen. Seriously someone to look into if you want to digest the female anatomy.

I've also been getting loads of ideas for compositions with mechs in them...and the only thing stopping me from going all out is that I can't put pen to paper with robots. I see it in my mind, but no, hand is not cooperating again. *sigh* Is this the never ending cycle of learning that artists have to go through TT___TT"????

Anyways, it's late...but I'll leave you all with a Mech girl sketch ;]

It's not finished...and the anatomy is wrong in places because I couldn't find a suitable reference, but it's just laying down the character specifics before I do the final piece.

As you have most probably realised....I am NOT good at drawing arms. No matter what I do, they just look odd...so another thing on the list of stuff to learn. *sigh*

Well my lovelies, I'm signing out.
Much love as always,
K.Y.T
17.11.09
02:22

Artist update??

Yoo my wonderful readers. How's it all going? Some of you have asked me where the hell has all my updates on artwork gone....and LOL.....but currently my 'completed' work has amounted to ZERO...zip..zilch...nadda...and my 'in progress' work is currently toppling over me.

I was flipping through my sketchbook today and realised that I've hardly finished any piece I've started. Kind of depressing, but sometimes when I mull over a piece too much I never finish it..and then I have a sudden burst to start up an idea that's suddenly hit me. So apologies guys. I promise to be more efficient.

So as compensation...I might as well show you some of my in progress pieces...some you ight have seen before...but I've updated it, cleaned out some lines, laid out some more ideas on paper and etc. Most of these are the second to third sketches...a more solid layout of the original idea.

First...as most of you know..if you've been following my past few blogs, that I've had some major Disney animation lovage that's hit me since I saw the animation preview of  'The making of The Princess and The Frog', which features Disney's first black princess. I think the design is absolutely breathtaking and am so pleased that Disney's returned to their original roots of 2D animation. So look out for its release this coming December.

This piece actually shows stage 1 of my art process.
I've just basically laid down the basic shapes and the positions of the charcters, so it doesn't look like much at the moment.

It's taken from one of my all time favourite Disney shows, Beauty and the Beast.
The charcters, storyline, compositions and orchestral pieces are phenomenal. I've watched it so many times, I swear I've memories the actors lines and all the animation processes xD hahaha
Obsessed or what.

ps: This film was released in 1991 ;] The year of my birth...ack I was so happy to find that lil fact out xD

As you all know, my love for Young Bae (aka Tae Yang to BB fans) has been endless haha xD So I thought it's definitely high time I've dedicated a portrait to him. I actually found a reference pic to this on the internet...but it was a tad on the smal side...so I'm having to guess the general layout of his oh so nice body. SIGH. I WANT A LIFE SIZE YB. <3 ;]

This next one I started recently. In fact I laid down the guidelines after practice on Friday...hehe =] This ones also from a referece I found on google. I need to take my cam to lessons from now on to capture some real art forms in action ;].

The one of Kamina you guys ahve definitely seen if you're on my Facebook. It's long overdued guys and I'm sorry =[ But I've cleaned up the sketch lines and I'm finally laying down the final product....so hoefully it'll be finished soon. <3

 

GAHHH blogspot is being so slow and annoying right now. Plus I don't really like the new system they have for uploading pictures. I can't get the to position how I envision it and damn its frustrating. So where was I??

Oh right. Kamina....next some of you might recognise Candy Candy. It's my mums favourite animation when she was a kid and though it's been banned from stored because of a dispute with money issues between the artist and storyboard producer was it?? I can't remember...the legend that was Candy Candy has become a thing of the past. But I've managed to get my hands on the manga series...though each page on the comic has been reduced to quarter of it's orginal size TT__TT and I've managed to scout out the anime...I'm not sure if its the original but according to mother...it's pretty close to how it used to be. The manga drawings are....WOH. just no words to describe the artists unique skill. Definitely recommended if you can find yourself a copy.

Then the rest of the works are just original pieces I've been working on. Most of it has a circus or performing theme in mind...mm.

The last drawing is just a sketch I wanted to plot down for a position I've been having in mind. Something might come out of it..I'll see.

Well...since my internet is lagging like a bitch...It's time I say goodbye before I whack my screen in frustration. hmm I feel like some good anime rapage...so ciao my lovelies....I hope I haven't disappointed any of you with my lack of progress, and I'm sorry everythin is so slow lately.

Signing out,

K.Y.T

28.10.09

20:28

An update of the much needed

Hey my lovelies! It's been awhile and hmm...not much has happened. haha xD

The last time I blogged was near the end of September and now we're touching November so first and foremost I'm sorry for the long break.
What's been going down you ask??
I've finally been allowed to join WMINs breakdance class <3 Thank you MUMMEH <3. Classes are amazing..even ifI'm only allowed to go to them once a week on fridays. =[ I have to miss Tuesdays otherwise my parents will not be happy people till they see some results in my studying.
What have I picked up?? Well...out of the many different ways one can do a 6 step, I've picked up 2 ways. I always thought the first one was easier....but practising at home, I've come to terms that the 2nd one is relatively easier in it's transition. I've also picked up some basic toprock and it's transition to floor work, so damnnn...AWESOME stuff guys. I'm having so much fun.
CAN I just say though. Too much popping hurts xD haha, but maybe we'll finally see some muscle definition in Kay Tang ;).

Another update?? I've finally decidedto take down a portion of my posters on my wall, dating back to year 8...so RIP my lovely posters...in replacement of an art piece. WOO.
I decided on pixel art cause I find the transfer from paper to wall is much easier that way. Plus anyone can do it..even if you're not artistic.
Basic Materials:
- Ruler
- pencil
- Masking tape
- Paint brush
- Acrylic
Result:

Measurements: 94 cm X 120 cm.

ps: I think I overdid it with the orange skin...but there we go ;]










Hm...that's actually all that's been happening. Obviously I'm still revising and all....at least I'm trying to anyways. =P Sadly I have no interesting articles or artists to share with you all this time round...but hopefully something fun will crop up soon and I can blog away about it =]
Ima call it quits for today and get back to lining my much overdue naruto pic ;]
So stay tuned guys.

Much lav
K.Y.T
25.10.09
19:11

PS: HALLOWEEEEEN NEXT WEEKEND. WHOSE WITH ME ;]

Letting go...

Hey guys =D
Just said goodbye to my Sumy on the phone and it's occurred to me that DAMN...I should be in the car behind her going to Bath too. Sad times.
BUT. no regrets. no regrets allowed in this life. It's too short for that. Only look forward and pray this detour on the straight path I was travelling on leads me to a better, more exciting place. This reminds me of the game, Snakes and Ladders. You gus still have the old board game from decades ago?? haha. Landed on the wrong box and steped foward one while taking 2 steps back.

The laptop is about to burn a hole into my mattress.....>_<"

I've been having a mega Disney saga lately. Downloaded the sountracks of the classics and it's actually given me so much inspiration. Done quite a lot of sketches....coming up with new compositions.
Now all I need is to improve my anatomy and background work and I'm set. So cross fingers?? I'm still trying to sieve out a style that I'm fairly comfortable with and work it all out from there. Then I can start selling and stuff. HOPEFULLY. That is afterall the plan for the rest of the year.

NOTE. I'm slowly withering away. The personal statement has never been more a monster in my entire life. It's actually come back with more rigour and fight in it than I last remembered. It's haunting me. O_O"
I don't know why I'm finding it so difficult to lay down what I want to say. I guess I'm not good at expressing myself formally to others. sigh.
I WANT TO GO TO BATH. I swear down..I said I wouldn't regret...but bloody hell it's getting harder everyday. But I guess the good part is I have  free year (half year cause of retakes) and I can concentrate on the art that I've been negleting for these last few years. Soooo bare haps there =D

Well...I guess it's time I get back to it. It's late...but I've been procrastinating again and damn I just wanna send it off ASAP. So ta my lovelies.

Update soon....I promise...hopefully haha.
Much lavvv
K.Y.T
26.9.09
01:43

Teach that baby.

Ah man..I think my wrist is about to fall off. Was revising today and ya know me, can't stay focused for more than 20 mins, which is quite dismal actually....but mehh.
So went to watch Step Up 2, and got in the groove to do some break. I ain't practiced since May before exams...and I'm a REAL beginner so thought I would never see the lights of simple baby again but WOH. After a few practice runs I managed to do it once more EEE. Got my SLOW 6 step and some CC's...some stuff I thought would never come back to me cause my balance and top body strength has tumbled down hill...(I can't do even one pressup.....I know..0_0)

Haha I've been damn excited all day.

Wanna see the failures?? BLEH. check it out.

Failure 1:                                              Collapse 2:

Failure 3:

AND OMG FINALLY:

hmm I'm pretty much self teach by watching mates and them youtube tuts...so if I'm doing something wrong please tell me...I hardly know any of the safety measures...so for all I know I could be really damaging my  wrist and neck.

haha just thought I'd share my amazement with you all xD ...=]

Right..well I guess I'm gonna catch some shut eye. Everyones off to uni now and there's only a few stranglers left, I'm feeling butt lonely sulking at home. Might as well make the most of it I guess...."sighh".

Nights then my lovelies.

K.Y.T

20.09.09

01:10

Righty hoo.

Yo dudes! how've you all been doing?? I've been a little disheartened today since I heard one my family members say that, and I quote, "not getting even one A when I go to the almighty Henrietta Barnett was a tad crap/bad."

Gee thanks. Much appreciated. Way to boost a gal's self esteem. I can take lectures and crap from my parents because that's just they're way of showing they care but dude..you ain't even an immediate family member. It just really saddens me when I hear people say that. As if they're implying that I've been spoonfed information from a gold plate (allow silver) on how to pass exams since I could walk.

Gah ANYWAYS. That slap in the face aside.

I was browsing pdf files on the internet looking for some inspirational art viewpoints and came across "Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Master Classes volume 1 by Walt Stanchfield", and gosh, I definitely recommend this book to amateur and professional artists looking for guidance, or just as a reference point really. Specialising in Disney's animation studio, he's got such great advice on story telling and graphic communication. I'm really sorry that I don't have the link to the pdf...my computer decided to end it's life while I was still reading through the file GAH. TT__TT and I can't seem to locate it again.
But thank god I wrote the name down. Searched it up on Amazon and new copies of the book cost a whopping £20...but the used and abused section slashed it to just below a tenner I think. If I'm wrong...I'm sorry =S.

However, if your strapped for cash no pro. Central London accomodates for all ;] haha. Nah, there's loadsa comic book stores that you could hit up, but the one I go to is called 'Forbidden Planet'. Closest station..hmm Leicester sq? I usually just walk from there. Google map it. 179 Shaftesbury Av. Bottom floor is the one you want.

THIS is what I want to get my hands on..been time since I've seen spidy and spider-woman together. =]Good composition. <3

PLUS. I've been working on a few sketches and cleaned up this one a tad:

Hmm...I'm not sure what's wrong..but she just seems a bit stumpy to me..but ahh a sketch right ;]. heh =]

Anyways...though it is late in the night I've got to get back to stats. =_=. goddamn that unit. Makes my head hurts every time I see it.

So ciao for now.
Much lavv
K.Y.T
19.9.09
01:33

Kick in the right direction.

Hello my lovelies <3 I just spent the last hour finishing this pic off. I've had the sketch for yonks and never got round to doing the proper lines. heh =P


Koukou Debut: Kiss by ~Kaywaii-T on deviantART

Prints are welcomed...though I'm still searching for good deals...someone hook me up with a good print shop?? =] pretty please =} it'll be very much appreciated.

Sigh...I've been going mad on twitter HA...and my personal statement is STILL hanging by threads TT__TT. I hate writing that thing, WHYY OH WHYYY do we have to do it. But hopefully all goes well this time round ehh.

BY THE WAY. Tune in to J.S.Campbell's LIVE draw here. It's just like an insight into how he thinks, his compositions, how he basically goes about doing what he does best. --> from the world of MARVEL COMICS. <3

Hope you're all well, I've not been in the mood to entertain today, dunno why, sorry m'dears. So I guess it's goodbye for now. =]
Muchooooo amor
K.Y.T
13.9.09
23:22

Tweets anyonee??

right...question people.
Twitter?? What is twitter?? =D

DO NOT LAUGH.

thank you.
well i KNOW what it is...
but the purpose??
24/7 one line updates?

inform this sad deprived soul. =D

BAM
K.Y.T
11.9.09
20:00

Oh September...

Bloody Hellll!!!!. =_=" For the past 2 hours I've been trying to push my new WIP title up there to the left so it spans out the width of the screen...but no..blogger has decided that today was the day it would make my life difficult.
I won't even begin to explain how much I hate html right now and how it won't do my bidding. *sigh* someone please help me...I think Ive gone through enough trail and error to last for a long while. Ive managed to push it to the left when I edit the 'outter wrap' in 'Edit html', but then the ENTIRE page is pushed to the left =_=. how DUMB. I can't seem to shift the posts right after that!! GAHHHH! I want the posts to remain in their CURRENT position and for the header to start off completely to the left. No outter wrappig business going down or, padding...or what ever crap they have decided to name it.
*breathe*

*pheww*

right.
Can you believe it's september??..TT__TT" I can't either. Why is time flying so quicly when I don't want it to?? It's not like I'm even trying to preoccupy myself with anything at home. I thought time was supposed to go SLOWLY when you're bored??...hmm guess not then =S.
Well...it's almost 3 AM ..internet signal's been giving me the finger lately...it's clearly had enough of me..haha
so ciao while this still works. =]
much love

K.Y.T
10.9.09
2:48

ENOUGH of the sad'un

RIGHT. I don't particularly like looking at the post below..and my page is so damn dull..thought I'd perk it up with some photos from my NEW CASIO EX-Z400. Yes baby, you read that right..finally got myself a new cam after the many years of service from my old one. Still trying to get a hold of the functions...but getting there. ahhhh I love new technology!!!
Just giving ya'll a photo insight into my lovely summer hols. =]



hehe =] summer summer summer.
<3
signing out.
K.Y.T
25.8.09
15:59