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 ;]