Aya's Depression

Oh! I forgot to post my old piece, "Aya's Depression". I used acrylics, coloured pencils and lead pencil on wood. I must admit that I did this during my past depression last year. Sorry guys, it's not for sale. I was inspired by Francisco Goya's Black Paintings. Indeed, he was quite enigmatic and unusual, aye? Nope nope, I'm not interested in death and macabre but I just like Goya's black style. Hmm, I love this depressed lil' character girl, I should cheer her up, hehehe!

Sneak peek: My recent work in progress, "Future Human" for front and back music album cover. I can't wait to make another back inlay!!! I'll need to finish this before making new paintings for my two clients! I know, I'm so busy... See you in April! Kudos!

My boring funny times + Noma Concours + Startdrawing.org

I was just bored during Holy Week so I was waiting for my mama and my younger sister Erica, who went to the grocery store. I tried to play with my cellphone camera, hehehe. So silly, dorky and funny...


Again, I took these cellphone pictures of me and Erica.

Hooray, Holy Week was over. It's time to paint my art commissions and other projects for me!

Attention, illustrators! ACCU is now inviting entries for 16th Noma Concours for Picture Illustration Book! The Noma Concours aims at encouraging illustrators in Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, and the Arab States, to create attractive, high quality art work, by providing them with an opportunity to introduce their works widely, thereby contributing to the general improvement of the quality of picture book illustrations for children. Entrants should be nationals of Unesco Member States in the regions mentioned above. Illustrations for books published in Europe, North America, Australia, Japan or New Zealand are not accepted.

Join!! Good luck, my fellow illustrators! I never forget that I won the Encouragement Prize in 14th Noma Concours before. Sigh, I can't join this annual competition now because I'm still busy in making art projects. But I'll try. If not, I'll possibly join the 17th Noma Concours in 2010.

What else... Oh! I forgot to tell you guys. I'm now a new contributor of Startdrawing.org The Asia Portal Drawing. And please meet these new great contributors too. Please enjoy visiting Startdrawing.org! I'll be ready to feature Asian artists and their works soon. I'm quite happy! Thank you very much, Josef Lee!


Aye, I have to sleep now. I should finish my art projects. Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat! (Good evening to everybody!)

Kaonashi with Babu and Abu

Hehehehehe.. well, it was just fun to make a fan art when I was sick in January 2008. Kaonashi (No Face from Spirited Away) is one of my favorite cartoon characters by Hayao Miyazaki. No Face is quite adorable, sweet and mysterious, isn't he? I'm sure he will devour me promptly, haha! He's a truly evil creature.

Anyway, I wanna make a full pencil comic about something right now... But I'll save it for later because I should finish my new commission about sci-fi theme first. It's for the Future Human, music album cover from Serbia. Here's my rough sketch (character design/study).. ah yes, sting ray starship... oh man, it looks like my sketch has a kind of tomboyish feeling to it, haha. I know, this is my new challenge.


Honestly, I wanted to learn how to draw airplanes, starships, etc., just like Miyazaki's mechanical drawings. When I have time, I would love to practice and learn. Oh, I made another free quick sketch of a dragonfly tattoo for my trusted wonderful friend Susana. She wanted the dragonfly tattoo of Heath Ledger. He was her biggest crush and idol. Aww. I can't wait to see her real tattoo for her birthday soon. Her twin sister Patricia should have one too. hehehe! Good luck, my lovely twin friends, don't be afraid of those deadly needles, nyahahaha!


You know what, I would like to share my short story with you guys about my past job (textile designer) in 2003. I made 15-70 designs per day for the pillow cases, napkins, curtains, placemats, table covers, etc. Then I also traced, colored with colored pencils and perforated papers. I drew insects, flowers, animals, patterns, elements, more.. then I chose and fixed the best suitable color palettes of many threads for embroidering designs. Of course, my boss requested me to change and fix them many times. It was so hard and frustrating but I really enjoyed learning many good things. It was so good to develop my art skills. Sorry guys, they kept hundreds of my artworks/sketches in their company, hu hu hu, seriously. I worked as a designer for 6 months, then I resigned it because of the low earnings. They already missed me... awww. I took these few crappy photos of my old works, take a look. Dang, I miss my old works, hu hu. The materials were coupon bonds, colored pencils, tracing papers, pens, colored pens, rulers, perforating machine, reference books, typography books, etc.


Hehehehe, I seem talkative here. Okay, wish me luck, I'm going to paint the final illustration for the Future Human soon. Goodnight and sweet dreams! *Mall falls asleep and floats away with Nemo into Slumberland....*

Upcoming Power in Numbers 3 + Sneak Peek again

I did these 4 wooden paintings for the upcoming 3rd annual charity show, Power in Numbers 3 at the Nucleus Gallery.

April 12 - April 28, 2008
Opens: Saturday, April 12, 7-11PM
210 East Main St. Alhambra, California

"Please join us in a celebration of art and the creative spirit as we gather talent for our 3rd annual benefit art show "Power in Numbers 3”! Our biggest event of the year, Power in Numbers features artists creating 5" x 7" postcard size artwork in any desired medium and themes of their choice. All works will be priced at $100 and 20% of all artwork sales will go towards a benefit of choice. This year’s benefit of choice is the Make-A-Wish foundation."

ARTISTS:
Aaron Kraten / Adrian Johnson / Alan Beadle / Albert Chow / Alex Fuentes / Alex Kirwan / Allan Deas / Amy Ortiz / Andrea Innocent / Andrea Offerman / Andrew Bell / Anna Chambers / Anna Woltz / Autumn Turkel / Blinky / Brian Holderman / Brian Yam / Brianne Drouhard / Candybird / CARO / Catherine Kim / Chet Zar / Chris Rafferty / Chris Ryniak / Christian Rex Van Minnen / Clio Chiang / Craig Mackay / Cristina Paulos / Dan Krall / Dan Santat / Daniel Lim / Danni Shinya Luo / Daphne Yap / Debbie Huey / DELI / Denise Chavez / Edel Rodriguez / Edwin Ushiro / Emma Goo / Eric Mitzel / Greg Storey / Heather Chavez / Heiko Windisch / idrewhim / lsrael Sanchez / Jason Limon / Jay Horinouchi / Jeff Turley / Josh Taylor / Joshua Witten / Julie Nishioka / Justin Ridge / Karyn Raz / Kristian Olson / Lesley Reppeteaux / Luke Feldman / Margueritte Sauvage / Mari Inukai / Mari-chan / Maria Go / Martin Hsu / Mary J. Hoffman / Matt Spangler / May Ann Licudine / Mette Glyholt / Michael Slack / Nate Wragg / Neil Babra / Neil Doshi / Nicolette Davenport / Owlo / Patrick Hammerlein / Peter Vattanatham & Fiel Valdez / Pietari Posti / Scott Morse / Shadi Muklashy / Stefanie Choi / Susie Ghahremani / T&A / Tanya Philpott / Valerie Fletcher / Veronica Hebard / Wilson Hsu



Wish me luck, hope they will like my small pieces! (Sorry guys, I can't attend the US annual show because I'm still here in Philippines. I know, it's so shameful. Forgive me! Maybe in time...) I'll post my full scanned paintings on April.

You know what, I walked in my garden and saw my silly weird sleepy puppy (half rottweiler and half german shepherd). I laughed out loud when I took my cellphone pic of him! Take a look! Nyak nyak nyak hahahahahahaha! Isn't it sweet and cool, it is???


Anyway, I'll make rough sketches / final illustration for my new commission about the music cover soon. Goodnight and sweet dreams!

Bear and Bird Commission + My Bday

My lovely friend Amanda (owner of Bear + Bird Boutique and Gallery) commissioned me to make a painting: bear, bird and girl. I made two rough sketches, Amanda asked me to combine them (she liked the trees, mushrooms and bear of the second sketch and the girl and birds from the first one.)

The medium is acrylics + coloured pencils on wood, 7" x 10". I really enjoyed doing this. I'm very happy that Amanda already liked it, hooray! Take a look at these details and full scanned image.

Thanks for everything, Amanda! By the way, do you know this little chubby girl, who blew those candles on a pink cake? That's me (old photo). Today is my birthday. I'm now 27 years old. I'm grown up! Happy Birthday to me! *winks*

Anyway, I'm going to my mama's apartment tonight after celebrating my dinner birthday party. I'll take care of her 'coz she got flu. I should get better soon, I got anemia and upset stomachache!!!

Good night and sweet dreams!

work in progress...

Sneak peek again! I'm working on my new art commission for Amanda, who is a super sweet lovely beautiful owner of the Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery.

Happy Heart's Day.

Tribute to Winsor McCay

This tribute to Winsor McCay.
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P.S. Whoa... thank you very much for giving me these blog awards. You guys made me my big day.

Pupu awarded me "I love you this much award". Thank you very much, darling!
The participation rules are simple:
1. If you get tagged (and want to play along), write a post with links to blogs that you love,
2. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.

Gisele gave me "You Make my Day Award". Thanks a lot, sweetie!
Here is how this award rules go:
1. Write a post with links to 5 blogs that make me think and/or make my day.
2. Acknowledge the post of the award giver.
3. Display the “You Make my Day Award” logo with a link to the post that I wrote. (Optional)
4. Tell the award winners that they have won by commenting on their blogs with the news.



Anyway, I'm giving these two awards to: Yacin, Allison Sommers, Gisele Jaquenod, Majeak Ann, Dawbis, Cathy Delanssay, etc.... Wahhh, I have many wonderful bloggers... well, just take a look at my blogroll, tee hee! *winks*


My dearest trusted twin friends, Susana and Pat gave me "Beautiful Blogger".
Obrigada!!!!







I thank you all! (okay, I'm going to sleep soon! goodnight and sweetdreams! I wish I could go to Slumberland tonight.... zzzzz....)

Sweet February

"Abu... is this tree called Love?" Babu asked.
"Puuurrrrrrr..." Abu purred happily.

In the memory of my persian cat, Abu.

Oh Happy Day...

I made this new quick sketch today. I was very inspired by Winsor McCay, one of my biggest influences. Ahh, I feel good when I enjoy doing rough sketches.

Anyway, I didn't know why I got many unique visitors today, so look at this screenshot. Then someone emailed me, I felt shocked. I am one of the 5 finalists for the Best Asian Weblog in Eighth Annual Weblog Awards. I was like, "Oh really... is this true? Susmaryosep!!!" Honestly, I must confess that I thought my blog was just ordinary, hehehe. Really, I'm serious. Ahhh, this made my big day... Unbelievably, I keep smiling through the whole day.

I would be completely pleased if you vote for me for the Best Asian Weblog then I give you my big hug, hehehe. *winks* Thank you very much for your support! I also give my big thanks to Annie-Kate and other unknown voters, who nominated me.

See you guys!

Studies...

My characters Babu and his kitten Abu studies for a future group show at Nucleus Gallery. I'll show you guys my four wooden paintings next time.

Manigong Bagong Taon!

The new works of my characters Babu and his kitten Abu

Here are my five paintings for the "Small Stuff", Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery in South Florida, USA. If you're interested with my works (look below), please contact Amanda amanda at tatescomics.com with any questions or purchasing.

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Spring"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Flowers on Wood, $200

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Summer"

6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil on Wood, $200


"Babu and his kitten Abu: Autumn"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Leaves on Wood, $200


"Babu and his kitten Abu: Winter"
6x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil + Dried Leaves on Wood, $200

"Babu and his kitten Abu: Mushroom Land"

8x10" Acrylics + Colored Pencil on Native Wood

This has SOLD to the super talented famous realistic painter Sas Christian (eeeee, I'm too thrilled! I never expected that Sas loved my work! I'm very distracted by her fabulous paintings especially gals' big eyes. Thank you so much, master Sas Christian!). Look at this work in progress below.

I also made another latest painting, Hide and Seek. Nah, this is not for the Bear and Bird gallery show. This is dedicated for my closest sweet lovely kind Portuguese twin friends, Susana and Patricia.

"Hide and Seek"
Acrylics + Coloured pencils + Dried leaves (from Portugal) on Philippine native wood, $450 (both paintings) + shipping additional

Please contact me if you wanna buy this. Hope you guys like my paintings! I'll make a few commissions and wooden paintings for the next 2008 US show. I'll also spend time with my family, relatives and friends for Christmas and New Year soon.

See you guys next year!
Happy Holidays!