dark pokemon

Recently, a friend told me that I’ve been designing dark Pokemon.  I couldn’t help but laugh because it’s true.  I’ve looked at my designs and I’d like to think they’re appealing, but also governed by some of my influences: Takashi Murakami, Jon Burgerman, Tim Burton, and Jason Sho Green.  My quirky designs lend themselves to the tokyo pop and vinyl toy scene (or at least I hope they do).  I regret not pursuing this design style back in 2003 when the whole scene was starting.

But anyways, here’s Thursday’s lunch paint taken to completion.  I was at Starbucks after the Drawing Club workshop today and just felt like creating art.  It took me about 3-4 hours to finish this.  Hope you guys enjoy!  Cheers

Sweet 16 suckaz!

Drawing Club : Cleopatra – 3hr pose

Decided to head out to this morning’s Drawing Club workshop for the sake practicing my digital painting skills. I wanted to try something different and paint from a live model.

However, I didn’t go for realism. I probably should, but I figured I should at least attempt traditional painting to do that.  But for now, it’s about treading water and staying afloat before trying to swim with the sharks.

3 hour long pose – digital

15 down, 985 to go!

Samurai Warmup

Experimenting with a different style this morning.  Playing with a custom inkbrush that I want to incorporate into some future designs.  Let me know what you guys think.

30-45min

More tone

Thought I would do some more tonal practice this afternoon.  Had plans of going to the zoo, but I’ve gotten a bit of a cold and am sneezing like no other.  Done with an ebony pencil & tissue paper for blending.  The lighting is off but it’s all a learning process.  Keep creating!

Painting a Pirate Creature with Bobby Chiu

Woke up this morning and noticed that Bobby Chiu was doing another U-stream session.  Planned on going to the zoo first thing in the morning, but I felt I can go after the chiu-stream.  Logged in and everyone was painting pirate creatures and I didn’t wanna be left out.  haha.   Nice way to start the morning.  Roughly about an hour spent on it.

Happy “Talk Like a Pirate Day!”  ARRRRRR ME MAYYYTEEES