Wildeny's Scrapbook

Triathlonist

wildeny — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:04:47 +0000

Wow, it’s been almost one year since my last serious practice in drawing.

Based on a Maxxis ad. I just skip the rear derailleur part because it’s not on the original picture only shows the half of the rear wheel. (is that an excuse? )

Learn How to Draw Cartoon Characters

wildeny — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:16:56 +0000

I love reading comic books (mostly Japanese ones), and since a child I had loved to draw these cartoon characters — especially when I was bored in the classroom I just drew characters’ heads with pencil. I am still not good in drawing the postures, nor in colorizing them.

Smashing Magazine lists 40+ cartoon character illustration tutorials using Photoshop and Illutrator.

We are sure all of the tutorials in this post will be a great help to you. We have made sure to include illustrations that will guide you step by step to easily learn how to create cool and interesting cartoon characters in Illustrator and Photoshop. You will also learn the basic skills required to create your own interesting and attractive characters. We also feature some powerful tips, tricks, tools and other resources that may help you make a variety of cartoon character illustrations.

I’m sure that you can also do that in GIMP or Pixia (created for cartoon drawing). Would love to try them when I have time (when will that be? )

Roll-up Saga Continued

wildeny — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:26:55 +0000

With a little help of two 2-lb weights on my ankles, I am now able to roll up with feet bended. As I continue my Pilates practice, I keep having problem with rolling …

Roll Up

wildeny — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:17:55 +0000

In Alycea Ungaro’s book, “Pilates: Body in Motion”, the roll up below is the preparation exercise for Pilates practice. This means, it shouldn’t be difficult. Yes, the steps are simple, but …

My Grandma

wildeny — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:00:28 +0000

That’s in November of 2005, when she can still walked around and came to visited me at work.

I didn’t catch her smile well in this sketch. She looked very happy at that time.

Then came her falls, sickness. She no longer walked around as she used to. She was still a very young grandma to me.

She came to this work with nothing, and she left nothing to her family except love. I don’t know how I would become without her care.

Popo, I alway love you.

This is the music I choose for you.

Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien

wildeny — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:01:31 +0000

It’s unusual that I post a non-art video here; normally I do in the other blog. Now in my moody feelings, I really need some song to knock me out of it.

Wish I were brave enough to say, Non! Rien de rien …

Non, je ne regrette rien by Edith Piaf
Musique: Marc Heyal
autres interprètes: Nicole Martin

Non! Rien de rien …
Non ! Je ne regrette rien
Ni le bien qu’on m’a fait
Ni le mal tout ça m’est bien égal !

Non ! Rien de rien …
Non ! Je ne regrette rien…
C’est payé, balayé, oublié
Je me fous du passé!

Avec mes souvenirs
J’ai allumé le feu
Mes chagrins, mes plaisirs
Je n’ai plus besoin d’eux !

Balayés les amours
Et tous leurs trémolos
Balayés pour toujours
Je repars à zéro …

Non ! Rien de rien …
Non ! Je ne regrette nen …
Ni le bien, qu’on m’a fait
Ni le mal, tout ça m’est bien égal !

Non ! Rien de rien …
Non ! Je ne regrette rien …
Car ma vie, car mes joies
Aujourd’hui, ça commence avec toi !

Where is it? Art Quizzes

wildeny — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:29:41 +0000

These are photos taken by Librado Romero, a Times photographer, from Met’s permanent collection. See if you can identify the originals. Check out “Hidden in Plain Sight | Patterns“, New York Times, to get some hints.

No Progress

wildeny — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:43:42 +0000

Regarding my sketching as well as work at the office. And today is especially … depressing, for I had to cancel the trip.

I am no fun at all.

J.M.W. Turner, a Master of Light

wildeny — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:09:21 +0000

Currently the Met exhibits nearly 150 paintings in oil and in water color by J. M. W. Turner. Check out the introductory aritcle at New York Times, “Storm-Tossed Visionary of Light“, and the selective works in this slideshow. Turner is one of my favorite painters.

Gems of Goya’s Works in Madrid

wildeny — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:47:07 +0000

The abobe is one of famous Goya’s portraits. Which lady did the pros for Goya? Check out this interactive introduction of some hidden gems of spanish artist Goya from New York Times. The related article is Goya Framed by His City .