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randerzoid @ 2007-04-02T14:44:00

2007-04-02T21:51:18Z

Hey guys! For those that placed a commission order and I haven't completed your icon, I just want you to know that I've been busy finishing up character designs for a job I've been doing since February. I didn't realize the workload was going to be hectic and thought I'd be able to do the commissions and the job at the same time at ease, but I wasn't able to. I'm done with the character designs and I will resume where I left off so this is just to notify where and what I've been doing. I hope you all understand. Thank you!

Ranny Art Commissions!

2007-02-28T06:42:27Z

Hey everyone! I am open for icon commissions in hopes to save up and buy a new wacom tablet. The tablet I had all throughout college gave up on me during the holidays and I am quite desperate for a new one. The program I will be using for these commissions is Adobe Illustrator and you'll get a headshot of your character with the expression of your choice--you can actually take the image and make a badge or print it on a shirt since it's an illustrator file which is even better. (If you happen to want your character for a shirt, shoot an e-mail for pricing) All characters welcomed--the price for the icon commissions are 13$ each. You can either e-mail me a description of your character/drawings to randerzoid@sbcglobal.net or just post a comment here. I will be only accepting paypal for payment.

Here are larger samples of these illustrations. Thank you for stopping by and for your support! :>

1.~~bikerwalla~~ - paid
2.~~vivier~~ (2) - paid
3.~~questionstar~~ - paid
4.~~jillarts~~ - paid
5.ngyoshi - paid
6.aurosan (2)
7.wicked_sairah - paid
8.jacisaurusrex - paid
9.questionstar (3) - paid
10.furikudanji - paid

Bish-Bang-Bong-Woo!

2006-12-11T23:16:24Z

This should be really fun; let the hilarity ensue!

Xmas Stocking

leave a gift for randerzoid

get your stocking

Ranny Recommends: The Tough Alliance

2006-12-06T02:04:14Z

The Tough Alliance: TTA have been around since 2003 and I just recently discovered them earlier this year. Their music is some of the most unique styles of pop I've ever listened to. Having released several EP's and two full albums already, I can definitely hear an ocean theme running through their tracks. The way they use their own voices to create catchy beats to how they sing their lyrics almost makes them sound indifferent and childish, but that's the whole point. TTA quickly became one of my favorite artists this year and I will anxiously await all of their upcoming projects for next year. I especially loved listening to their music in my car while driving next to the beach during the summer--it was delightfully euphoric.

The Tough Alliance - Silly Crimes
The Tough Alliance - Holiday
The Tough Alliance - Koka-Kola Veins

'Silly Crimes' was a part of TTA's summer EP: 'New Waves'. I found myself being reminiscent of my summer excursions with friends and the ones in store for the upcoming years. The pigeon sounds in the song work so well--it's amazing. 'Holiday' was the first single released on their first EP and 'Koka-Kola Veins' is from their first album, 'The New School'. All of these songs were singles in Sweden (which received critical acclaim) and they just recently released an ambient album through their own music label called, 'Escaping Your Ambitions', which takes you through legs of an underwater adventure.

The Buck Stops Here

2006-12-01T00:25:25Z

I have made a sacrifice for all of Americans, folks. Yesterday while I served my Jury Duty service, Judge Johnson pulled out the sympathy card and showed us articles of fallen American soldiers from the current war situation. He claimed that if they sacrificed their lives for our safety, then we should at least sacrifice some of our time to serve as jurors to make the judicial court system work. I was really interested--being my first time summoned, but even though he made that statement, many came up with ridiculous excuses to leave the court room; I will always remember you Mr. Nickel--explosive diarrhea will guarantee an automatic excuse, always. Not. Judge Johnson was quite stern and didn't allow anyone to leave, well except for students who had finals and those who had flights to 'London', 'New York', and 'San Francisco'. The plaintiff's lawyer kept quoting President Truman's: "The Buck Stops Here" and well, he was right. In the end, I was excused from being part of the jury and I felt the defendant's lawyer made a good decision because I was partial to the other side once I had heard the case--I don't think I can reveal this personal drama to anyone, so I'll keep quiet--I personally felt that this case should've been arbitrary. The fools.

All day long while I waited to get randomly chosen to participate in a court case, I kept drawing everything that piqued my interest. There were too many interesting looking people at once and I wanted to draw a lot of them (especially) in the court room--too bad I couldn't--because there was a lot of really fun looking people in there. A lot of the women's suits looked quite fashionable and so did this lovely decorative tree inside the court house on the 5th floor.

This asian man wasn't articulate to go forth with the case, so after answering several questions, he was excused. He left with a big grin on his face. Silly man.

This rail thin asian girl caught my eye, she looked like a really nice woman. I drew her quickly while she was cajoling with her partners. I drew that lady from the back while I was waiting to randomly be called up, I liked the way she was standing.

This girl had 'MTV Laguna Beach' written all over her face, but I liked her style and her boots really caught my eye. They were some really foldy type of boots that went all the way up to her knees. She had a red orange sweater, white shirt underneath, and blue jeans. She was always on the phone.

This was my first attempt drawing her along with this tall mans profile.

Here she is playing with her hair. She was eventually excused because she was flying to New York this Sunday and the case was to last 5 days. Too bad Judge Johnson scheduled her to return in February. Well, there was a bunch of awesome people that I quickly sketched but didn't quite finish, I remember their faces, body types, and clothes that they were wearing, so hopefully I can do some memory sketches tonight. For those that are interested, these were all drawn in black pen, ball point pen, and I used a brush pen and a prisma marker to colour around some of these drawings. Also, thank you for the birthday wishes, ilu all.

A Different Kind of Smart

2006-11-29T01:42:33Z

My 21st birthday was marvelous, I got tonnes of money and well, that's all that really matters. lol. just kidding. Now take a look at some of my new art! I missed posting my art on livejournal.

Elephants are a joy to draw--I had gone to study them at the San Diego Zoo earlier this year and now, well, I can adorn them with cirkus gear for a more flamboyant look, but seriously, they're cute animals! This illo was coloured with Tria Markers.

Here is a rather depressed cirkus elephant--because it's hard being fabulous. I like the shapes in this drawing.

Rånny, Msh, and some girl head drawing. I was supposed to ink and colour that Msh drawing for Kai-Oh's birthday, but I never got the chance to finish it. I am so sorry, I'll finish another one soon.

The good ol' Rångamsh gang. It seems as though we've been so busy with our personal lives there is little time for them, but here they are together again, being cute and stylish as always.

I really enjoy studying fashion trends through years. The 1960's had some wonderful designs that helped inspire me to draw this girl in a winter coat. I tried to modernize to make her appear more like a girl that would appear in a FRUiTS magazine in that time. haha.

This is another 1960's inspired dress and a girl enjoying a glass of champagne. I think I am going to continue working on this design, I quite like it, lets see where I can take it.

A preliminary sketch of a couple with winter clothes. Can you tell I enjoy drawing winter clothes?

Here is another one with the same concept and pose, just different patterns in clothing, etc.

Man, everyone is talking about the Wii and what not, I personally don't care about games anymore but I do enjoy drawing Mario and company occasionally. Well, I have to be honest, the only Wii game that I am anxiously awaiting is Smash Bros. Brawl--I can't get enough of those fighting games!

I busted out my ghetto overused brush pens for these. The bad ass version of Mario (with his cap on backwards) and a more stylish Peach, well, at least her dress.

A chubby cheeked Peach.

I honestly don't remember how Wario looks like and I think I screwed up on his colour palette to make matters worse.

I am experimenting with getting my digital illustrations to look traditional; playing with different brushes, etc. If anyone has some really top notch brushes they would like to share, please do, I am always trying to find some rare ones that give off a traditional appearance, but I don't know where to find them.

I have no name for this guy and he's for a personal project I am currently developing. He looks like a Wally? I don't know. Also, Happy Birthday to Suzanne and Jennerz, cos we be birthday babies. :) I hope you girls are doing great and I miss you!

Jiggity Jig, Jig-Jig!

2006-11-26T20:56:37Z

I believe they recommend your first botox injection as soon as you hit twenty one. Sure, age is nothing more than an idea, but my time has come to ask myself one very important question: Art or Booze? Art or Boooze? One thing is for sure, I'll never give up my dream to illustrate children's books under the pseudonym, Uncle Dixon.

Now, excuse me while I go gorge myself with left over tryptophan injected turkey.

Ranny Recommends: Cat5

2006-11-20T23:30:58Z

Cat5: Yes, I did abandon my live journal for a little over four months and yes, it's collected a lot of internet dust (if there's such a thing) while gone, but I am taking it back--starting now because it's been a part of my life for around three years already and I have much more to share with everyone who reads this. I've been quite busy with life at the moment with art as a career, but I wanted to start posting again by recommending Cat5 who just recently released a new single from their debut album in Sweden. I am very impressed by their style of music and beats these two girls have produced for their album. The instrumentals are upbeat and provoke unwanted dancing while the lyrics are fun and catchy to sing along to-sometimes you can't help it, ha. Here are three of their songs from their album 'Cat5' which was released earlier this year.

Cat5 - Stretch and Bend
Cat5 - Battle
Cat5 - I Want You

These three songs demonstrate their unique sound as a whole. My mom personally loves 'I Want You', hahaha, because of the 'Como Estas' part-yeah, my mom is pretty cool. Anyways, I hope you all like Cat5! Also, I can't believe, yet again, that the holiday season has arrived;Office Depot, don't let me down this year with my ritual card printing services. At least, I'll always have poignant holiday specials.

Ranny Recommends: The Similou

2006-07-20T04:41:50Z

The Similou: This male duo (Dizzy Crane and Jesse Nectar) from Sweden are an up and coming electropop act with poppy, disco, funky beats and extremely catchy choruses--can it get any better than that, you ask? Why yes, yes it can! While they sample original sounds using their keytars and other electronic instruments in their music, the lead vocalist projects their lyrics using this amazing androgynous voice! Oh yes, my friends, androgyny prevails all! It's great music for the summer and I am exposing them to you because I simply cannot stop listening to them and now, you won't either.

The Similou - Play With Us
The Similou - All This Love
The Similou - Ladykillers
BONUS:The Similou - Ladykillers (Andreas Tilliander Remix)

Maybe I am being rather too observant, but...there is a peculiar sound in 'Play With Us' that keeps reminding me of those Donkey Kong Country games for the SNES. Does anyone remember when Diddy (the smaller chimp) would get hurt by the 'baddies' and then scurry off to god knows where--but that one scream that he does, this song totally samples that sound! Am I right? haha. I've uploaded all of the songs they've released as singles (all of which I LOVE), but I think their whole album is fantastic.

1 UP

2006-07-13T06:25:55Z

I had to take a break from drawing the piece I am working on for the art show. (sample of idea sketches featured above--no not the cowboys with boot sideburns)...So what better way to take a break than to draw Mario and his friends! Ugh, I think I messed up on their original colours. LOL. Mama mia!

Ranny Recommends: Toy

2006-07-12T01:11:36Z

Toy: A brilliant (down tempo/trip-hop) electronic album that seems to almost be an imaginative childhood soundtrack. It was just released this year and I think it was a bold attempt on something unique. The track titles and overall sound on each track help conjure a lot of fun imagery. I feel as though it would've been great to hear this type of music on lets say: 'Pee-wee's Playhouse' or perhaps even a really silly animated cartoon because it sounds well, animated! Nevertheless, the entire album (which transitions from one song/adventure to the next) retains a magical charm that will leave you feeling euphoric!

Toy - Valley Cars
Toy - Rabbit Pushing Mower
Toy - Grass Beatbox

'Valley Cars' is simply my favorite. I like the kazoo sound in the beginning (I think it's a kazoo--perhaps its another musical toy instrument, not sure) but I think this song will help you understand the imaginative quality that this album embodies. Let me know what you think about this recommendation--oh! I'll be going to my local art store soon and I need to stock up on supplies, if anybody uses some specific brand (you use and love) and would like to suggest to me, please do so cos I'm really looking for top notch stuff. Watercolour, pens, pencils, paper, sketchbooks, anything, really! Thanks everyone and enjoy the music!

Radial Reminder

2006-07-10T23:10:38Z

Don't you just love it when time passes by really fast? Everything keeps reminding me of the years that have gone by, never to be relived again and the recollection of countless experiences that have mold me into the person I am today. This past weekend, my neighborhood was in a really festive mood once we found out that their was going to be a carnival right across our street. I was excited too--not because of the copious amounts of vomit inducing rides, but because I enjoy staring at all the little lights that adorn the attractions at night. Just looking at the ferris wheel spin; with it's pre-adjusted, light-flashing apparatus and the monotony of screams that fill the night skies rekindled my childhood jaunts to them. I simply look out the door and and I am confronted by a menagerie of activity. The cool dusk breeze blows the aroma of cotton candy, popcorn, and other carnival favorites and everything was adjacent from me;

The magical festivities this weekend helped me recall the time I met the three headed man who was barred inside a decorated bungalow promoting this fine anomaly. With fear and wonder in my eye, I entered the rather tawdry box and came across a creature with an abnormally large body and two plastic heads slapped next to it's real head. Oh, three headed man, how you betrayed me!

Ranny Recommends: The Knife

2006-06-28T01:21:03Z

The Knife: You'll either love or hate their music and odd sense of humor. This brother and sister duo from Sweden claim that their music is pop; pop adorned with dark electro rhythms and shrill vocals quite similar to that of Björk. Their work standout from other electropop music because they make it sound so cool. They make their music appeal to many, by utilizing fresh new synth, deep bass, beats. They break so many musical barriers that its quite impossible to lump them into one genre. Music has never been this amazing, the sound, the vocals, the motifs; they practically make genres irreverent.

The Knife - We Share Our Mother's Health
The Knife - Wanting To Kill
The Knife - Kino
The Knife - Heartbeats

I've uploaded one song from each of their current released albums. 'We Share Our Mother's Health' is definitely the song to gain you over. It'll leave numerous, auditory-pleasing sounds resonating in your ears once you're done listening to it--and their Trentemøller remix version of this song is beyond ace! I simply love their music and it was hard to pick just one song from each to leave a rather lasting impression...or a sudden urge of 'Wanting To Kill'. lolz. I hope you've been enjoying these fine music recommendations!

Ranny Recommends: The Presets + Capsule

2006-06-23T04:38:45Z

The Presets: Indie music is something that never really piqued my interest, because when I think 'Indie' I associate it with words such as: emo, scene, self-mutilation, and myspace. But, when an eccentric duo takes indie and meshes different electronic sounds into it, then we have brilliance. They just released their first album this year entitled 'Beams' which received critical acclaim for their exceptional electronic/rock/trip-hop sound. Native to Australia, these two blokes promote their music through use of style, sound, and engaging performances. Their album is ingenious and their songs induce impulsive toe-tapping under any occasion.

The Presets - Down Down Down
The Presets - I Go Hard, I Go Home
The Presets - Are You The One?

My favorite song by The Presets has to be 'Down Down Down'. It sounds very 80's and Devo-like during their 'Whip It' days and that's pretty damn classic.

Capsule: This was the J-pop duo that had their videos inspire me to draw cute asian girls. Thanks to binsybaby, I was able to evaluate most of their songs in the scope of two days and already have many favorites. Influenced by genres such as bossa nova, lounge, and french pop--Capsule embodies a really cute and appealing style and sound unlike any other. Albeit, I have no idea what their lyrics translate to, I still find their music enjoyable, catchy, and it'll make you feel happy without being inebriated. I am particularly fond of their songs inspired by music that hipsters in the 60's used to listen to and The Pizzicato 5.

Capsule - Robot Disco
Capsule - CrazEEE Skyhopper
Capsule - Beautiful Hour
Capsule - Odekake GO! GO!
Capsule - Call Me, Call Me

Capsule's new album 'FRUITS CLiPPER', has a more aggressive style where they focused on house-beats and a more polished electronic inspired sound. I've included different songs so you can hear their growth as musicians. Well, let me know if you enjoyed these new recommendations--if you want any other songs by these artists, just ask. KACHOW-lol.

Knock 'Em Out

2006-06-21T03:02:15Z

Lonely slash liberated, I return with copious amounts of art to gaze upon.

This was initially a 3D texture for my production class wherein the silly dentist was reading a dirty magazine called a 'Playdoctor' being one of the gags in the short. I wanted a vintage 'Playboy' look to the magazine cos those were probably the best there were, plus all of the illustrators that provided cartoons inside the magazine back then had amazing work. You can take a look at some of the final storyboards to get an idea of how it was planned out. 'Alligator and the Dentist' storyboards.

I am fascinated by the chav-culture in Europe thus explaining why I had to draw 'The Queen of Chavs.' If you don't know what a 'chav' is, then make sure to google it, once you're done browsing this post. I think its great.

A commissioned piece for my high school...sweet Valley High...home of the mighty falcons...good times...good times. I was paid to design their whole program for their 'Star Search' show which was a total hit. My brother was in charge of it following my footsteps in Student Council and suggested that I design it like I had done prior years. Everyone seemed to love it so I was really happy about that.

Some character designs for different things. Can you spot Buster Bunny?

My first chavette drawing. I rather like it.

Some drawings of myself. I like the first one cos it looks like I'm one of those depressed clowns of sorts.

Inspired by the Japanese duo, 'Capsule' -- their music is awesome and their style is cute, I can see how the 'Pizzicato 5' influenced their work. Anyone know these Japanese artists? Take a look at Capsule's 'Tokyo Smiling', it's like the cutest video I've ever seen and the music is really catchy!

I've been drawing a bunch of girls with pantyhose up to their ribs and heres a little drawing to show how thats been coming along. Heres a rather worried Bindi drawing for Emmy I was meant to finish along time ago, I'll make a new one once I am officially done with school.

It was buttfacemakani's twentieth birthday just this past weekend and I did a couple of doodles of her lovely feline character; Makani. Rånny is so ghetto trying to climb her back and failing miserably at it. I thought it was cute. Hope you had a great one!

Well, that's it for now. I have many, many things to do. haha. I have to finish my demo reel, make it all nice and sexy; then I was just recently commissioned to design a logo and cute asian character for a laundry mat service. lol. Then, I was asked by my pal, Jared Deal, (an amazing artist residing in New York) to be a part of an art show he will be curating. The theme for the show is 'Shady Characters' and I am still deliberating whether I would have the necessary time to finish a traditional piece that demonstrates character design. If I do, I am hoping someone would fall in love with the piece and buy it. I have loads of drawings on paper too, but I'am saving those for another project I'll post about next time. Adieu!

Ranny Recommends: Goldfrapp

2006-06-16T04:07:42Z

Goldfrapp: Just the other day, I was trying to decipher a journal entry written in the French vernacular by my awesome friend injenuity and noticed that she was listening to this amazing electropop group from the UK. I've been listening to them for a while now and think they're amazing. They bring so many fresh elements to music and in a sense, seem to almost create a genre of their own. Some of my favorite songs evoke beautiful, visual images that inspire me and I enjoy music that encourages creativity while still maintaining an appealing and rare sound. Furthermore, their songs are conveyed with much thought as they are concise with the given track title. This is certainly a group you should all be willing to hear.

Goldfrapp - Hairy Trees
Goldfrapp - Ride A White Horse
Goldfrapp - Slide In
Goldfrapp - Koko

'Hairy Trees' is a prime example of how Goldfrapp exemplifies a unique sound to encapsulate the idiom within the track title. Hear it for yourselves and hopefully you'll understand how amazing their music really is. Let me know if you happen to enjoy any of these tracks, too! Its always great to read opinions. Speaking of great --

The amazing, conga_chili sent me this beautiful watercolour illustration of a fox inspired by her surroundings while traversing through Paris. I received it several weeks ago, but was too busy to scan it in and promptly thank her. It was really sweet of her to send me a postcard while enjoying her European excursion. Thank you so much Clio, wherever you are! I'll get you back!

Like Snow In June

2006-06-12T03:31:53Z

Wow. I've been alarmingly absent for quite sometime now only to discover that there is life after the internet. No--I actually decided to take a rather brief hiatus from online territory to set my career priorities straight. My journal has received a slammin' new makeover to reveal a new cool blue (FRESH) façade as opposed to the insipidness of my last one. I also have new drawings to share and stories to tell--music too! One things for sure, it's going to be one long, hot summer and I am ready to rip it a new ass.

Cute little mofo.

Its Fundamental, Baby.

2006-05-01T02:26:29Z

I am working on some 'POP GIRL' drawings for my flat work portfolio and this is one of the drawings I was working on and finished just today. I'll make sure to post all of the ones I finish. I have many ideas for these, now all I have to do is execute them exactly the way I perceive them in my mind. Thats the hard part. Oh, and one more thing, I really dislike my neighbors. They're having a party, just because. How obnoxious is that. Ugh.

Love at first sight, baby. haha.
Be good, everyone, and have a
happy month of May. Okay? Yay!

Like A Cannonball

2006-04-27T23:15:43Z

Striped shirts are totally in this Spring season.

Wow, April's still rolling and I got a celebration to take care of; mom's birthday...yes, this Saturday, but what to do? I always tend to write down whatever I do for my mom on her birthday here on livejournal, cos its nice to look back and say; wow, those were some good times. I think I'll end up doing a little dinner and invite some of my aunts to share that special day with her and reminisce about their childhood hilarity's and excursions. Now, I have to storyboard the entire 'Alligator and Dentist' short before I get canned. Off I go.

I haven't done anything for darling, K-O.
So I drew her a fanciful msh, just for her.
High degree of hugability.

Zig Zig

2006-04-17T04:27:48Z

My Easter holiday was a whirlwind of sheer ecstasy and I hope yours was too! I had these awesome jelly beans I found on the ground...or at least I thought they were jelly beans. It might have been a drug, masqueraded as a colourful Easter treat since it had me feeling, well, happy. I'll blame it on the holiday cheer, how could someone not feel great knowing a fat bunny lays eggs on this very special day? Oh, I Guess We'll never know. I ended up scanning some drawings to ease that rather noxious feeling I once felt earlier in the day. Remarkable; another updation from me.

I've been studying the face of my all-time favourite French actress; Catherine Deneuve. She is absolutely stunning and I want to meet her in France while eating a chiabatta baguette along side a glass of wine. I love the way the the pen bleeds when I colour my drawings.

These silly drawings were inked with some brush pens. All the ones I have left are old and tarnished after many uses, so that means I need to visit my local art store to stock up pretty soon.

Today for You, Tomorrow for Me!!!

2006-04-10T05:41:40Z

Well, after spending my whole Spring Break watching movies, catching sun rays, and drinking gallons of water, one could only imagine the insanity unleashed with each passing minute. My brain fried and I couldn't help but go to the bathroom every thirty minutes or so, but it didn't stop there, my friends, I'll tell you what else I did. I watched 'RENT' and gorged myself on curry kabobs and horse tranquilizers. How adorable is that? Nothing says "fun" quite like 'Angel' the AIDS-ridden drag queen dancin' away to her death and Indian cuisine under the influence of life-threatening sedatives. Oh, the situational irony! (Well, I guess her death was inevitable and quite obvious; the fool!).

Also, during my action packed Spring Break, while on the streets, I managed to befriend a four-hundred pound Italian man who tried to sell me a 'CRUNCH' chocolate bar so that he could get something to eat. Go figure. I told the man that I hated chocolate and he insisted, 'Please, young sir', he said, as his face melted in the sun. I ended up opening my car again and grabbing a chunk of change for what he insisted me calling him, Farbonzo. As I gave him the change, he quickly handed me the chocolate bar and I paused his action and told him that I bought it for him so he can eat it. He looked up at me and said, in a tired and mumbly voice, 'Mmmf, Gaaawwddd Blisssss Yuuuuuu, Mmmmmf.' Off he went with his chocolate 'CRUNCH' bar in his mouth and heading towards the local 'Jack In The Box' to eat his well deserved meal after that labor intensive encounter with me. God Bless You, Farbonzo, wherever you are. God bless your greasy, yet, golden, heart.

I ended up deconstructing Lauren Collins face and studying her features while they aired a new episode of 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' this Friday where she had a lesbian love affair with her friend Alex. I love her stubby nose, sullen eye look, and drawing with a pen. Its great.

More pen drawings of this weird looking woman at a life drawing session. She had an interesting face that I couldn't quite capture right, plus she literally bent her ass to me when we were drawing her. I think I turned red.

Just a bunch of pen and pencil doodles. Some are rånny doodles for my short, others are just inspired by people I see on the streets or on T.V, etc, etc. Try to find Angel from 'Rent' in my doodles!

Dentist character design for my studio class. I am always put in charge of character design, which is quite nice since I would like to do that as a living. The team decided to choose another design from an acquaintance, but to have it mesh with my design; this really short, dopey looking dentist, which contrasted very well juxtaposed to the giant Alligator.

A concept drawing for a scene in the short. Alligator visits his Dentist, Dentist accidentally gets eaten by Alligator. lolol. How original. Its actually comes from a poem written years ago.

Pen drawing of the diabetes-fat Alligator. Everyone loved my design so we stuck to it.

Some colour samples of the characters. These characters will be modeled in 3D, so there's lots to be accomplished. I am nearing graduation soon, thus explaining my lengthy absence. I may just end up deleting the whole journal if I can't update it. Ah, we'll see my good friends, we'll see. Oh, who am I kidding. I guess thats my belated April Fools joke for all of you. I fail miserably. Oh, and I also joke about the horse tranquilizers. Did any of you fall for that? Come hither! haha.

The Cow Says: MOO-sic 4 U

2006-03-08T00:26:09Z

I am a giver, what can I say. Heres the Beatmania IIDX 3rd Style for you folks. There's a whole load of genres on this soundtrack, so I am almost confident you'll enjoy atleast one song from it. Under the cut lists my favorite songs from this CD and genre. Sexy.

good-cool feat. JP Miles - Make Your Move - Funk
SHIN Murayama feat. Argie Phine - Let's Talk it Over - Soul
good-cool feat. JP Miles - Never Let You Down - Garage House
Quadra with DJ FX - Cold Pulse - Techno
Asuka M. - Is This Love? - Dance Pop
good-cool - Skyscrapper - Epic House
good-cool - Sense - Rave
TaQ - Holic - Hard Techno
Osamu Kubota - Presto - Piano Ambient
Lion Musashi - The Safari - World House
DJ TAKA - Absolute - Epic Trance
Silva - Morning Prayer - Disco/House
Silva - Almost Love - House

I'll share my other Beatmania soundtracks along with the DDR ones I have left to share later on if you kids are interested. Oh! And Welcome to all the new people who have added this silly journal to their watch lists or whatever. I'm beat, I think I'll go lie down now. Let me know your favorites! 79.31MB.

I R SMRT.

2006-03-01T03:30:57Z

Meet my new friend everyone! His name is Victor the llama.

Traditional media makes me very happy. I had to use a blow-dryer in my left hand as I was colouring this piece so that the marker wouldn't bleed all over the place. Which reminds me that ambidexterity is pretty fun, too!

I've been going every week to my local farm/market place to draw these very nice animals. I've gotten to know them so well, that everytime I go visit them, they immediately come forward to grab a bite out of my sketchbook. The llama wanted to spit in my face. What a cute bastard. Here are a bunch of ball point pen drawings. I will be posting my advances as I gradually continue to go visit my mammalian friends, with realistic and cartoony drawing studies. Oh, rapture!

A lot of sketchbook drawings! I love sketchbooks. I have several hanging out in my closet. I have a bad habit of leaving the last pages of my sketchbooks unused and then I immediately start a new one. Is this wrong? Does anyone else have the same problem? I shall have an altercation with myself after finishing this new post about this topic.

Life drawings done with pen. I go every Saturday morning...and I want to attend more often during the week. I just have to wake up earlier on Wednesdays. Ugh. Well thats it folks, I'll end this post by saying that I really enjoyed this years winter Olympics. I always enjoy any type of Olympics and I am excited about Beijing 08' and Vancouver 10'. I definitely plan to attend the Winter olympics in 2010 and London 2012. Oh, and on Monday, I went to a beautiful nursery. Gardening is really, really interesting and my baby organic lettuce, tomatoes, and radishes are doing dandy!

It's That Tine of the Month

2006-02-15T02:39:58Z

This morning I turned the shower on without realizing the head was tilted just enough to send a blast of cold water at my fully clothed body, soaking the rest of the bathroom in the process. I'm extremely frustrated today, but I refuse to believe it has anything to do with the minor significance of this date:

Valentine's Day.

I've never been one to refute it's purpose due to the fact that I've been perpetually single since the beginning of time...(well, excluding the multiple high school dates and one blind date in which I ended up dating a midget, lesbian, gnome girl that kept buying me a lot of treats and my movie ticket entrance to some mediocre movie that I can't even remember [whoa, run-on]) rather, there are fond childhood memories linked to this day; such as the time I won "best valentine holder" (see also: a shoebox scattered with red hearts and heaps of silver glitter) in the second grade. Or the year the lovely girl I had a crush on wrote "you're cute" in my Lion King valentine.

Indeed, these poignant recollections stored away in my long term memory base are what truly makes my February the 14th, every year, special. Well, that is, until I find the right individual of course. In the meantime, I have plenty of other things to keep me busy, like my education, art, and now, my newly discovered love for gardening and organic food.

Now I'd best be off before the liquor store closes. Happy Valentines, to all of you, all my wonderful, sexy, livejournal friends. lolz.

Bat-whore

2006-01-14T01:54:43Z

Might as well jump on the bandwagon while I wait on my eggs to boil. lulz. Now all of my creative friends, join in the 'batgirl' debaucheries! I insist!
Whoa, copious amounts of BATGIRL!