Paper Children (Wednesday)

You may be thinking, 'What is she talking about?' but, I have a good(ish) explanation.

Paper children (singular; paper child) are a recent fad people have gotten into.

So, being my ever-experimenting self, I tried it. And no wonder it's so popular! It's really fun. Though I admit I'm a bit weird going non-chibi, but I draw so small as it is, so why not?

So here I am hoisting myself up by the back of the shirt.

Lovely.

Her arm is discolored cause I had to redo the sleeve, which I had unpulled and looking really weird. The proportions are all off, but I haven't had all that much experience doing weird poses like this, so I'll probably be doing more.

This was done on white construction paper ish type thing.

It's a little weird, I know, but it was fun and I want to do another one.

Any suggestions?

Well, have a nice day.

Baby, it's Chilly Outside (Tuesday)

I quite like coming up with spiffy little titles like this. =)

Makes me happy.

Unlike the temperature this morning.

BRRRRR

I get out of bed and go to the kitchen and the floor is COLD.

I kindof miss that carpet now, but that's what we get for leaving the windows open overnight. Yes, I dislike cold weather, if I must wear a jacket to be comfortable it's too cold. -.- So yes, one of my favorite characters is the herald of Winter. I'm a strange one, indeed.

I cut his feet off because I dislike them. The shoes haven't been shaded, shined, and look sad and two-dimensional. His shoulders make me happy. They took some work, but I like the overall effect. I should ditch the stripes and do that on the sleeves and pants. They're just too wide. I'll put them on his vest if I ever draw him without the jacket. Ugh, the shirt collar looks so bad! Man the scan made him pale... he looks purple/blueish but the hair makes me sorta happy, so I'm cool. =P

Ah, man. Long day.

Ready for sleep.

Oh yeah, the inspiration for the title of this blog post is (obviously) 'Baby, It's Cold Outside,' by ... who knows? Seriously, I don't know. We're playing it in band. It's coming together nicely.

Well, that's all I have for you people today.

Have a nice day.

Some Semblance of Order (Monday)

O.O

I've gone crazy.

I wish you could see this desk.

It looks wonderful.

So, yeah. The printer (which used to take up most of my desk space) was moved due to the getting rid of the treadmill (who needs one when you can jog outside?). So I had the compulsion to clean my desk off so I could use it for schoolwork as well as computer work.

Oh

My

Goodness.

It's beautiful.

I've got a church mug for pencils, all my computering things are on the opposite edge of the desk (or are easily moved there), and my schedule is magneted onto the side of the file cabinet with my math 112 resources.

Now to get rid of the mess that is the floor next to my desk.

x.x

Later.

Not tomorrow, too busy.

Maybe Wednesday.

And Sorry, too lazy to scan my Jack Frost (yes, he's finished).

I also found out earlier that my mom already had both of the pens I bought. Well, we live and learn. Won't have to get one for a while at least. =)

Oh, I also cleaned my shelf for the schoolbooks.

Looks quite nice.

Very tired.

Going through papers and old binders will do that to you.

I'm gonna chill for a while.

Promise I'll post Jack tomorrow.

Have a nice day.

Saturday Update

Sorry no pictures, been too busy procrastinating.

In the meantime, I got the pens are markers I wanted! =D

I got a pale skintone, the colorless blender, a silver pen, and a white pen.

Once I'm done procrastinating, I'll get right to work on drawing.

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Those of you who've been following me for a while probably know exactly what markers I have... and pens...

Ah, well, I'm going to eat my cheetos.

Have a nice day!

Edit: I have since stopped procrastinating, and have almost finished the lineart of a new Jack. Unfortunately he has really long legs and looks like an ad for men's suits. =P A bit amusing, actually, but I might have him posted tomorrow. =)

Expressionism (Thursday)

Ok, so it isn't actual expressionism, but they're expressions... get it?... Moving on.

Today was good. So was yesterday.

I came home from a Theater meeting to people in my house. That was a bit odd, but otherwise the day was normal. I got a song. Two, actually. I'm not usually into stuff like Manafest, but this song is awesome.

I also drew a little remake of my usual avatar, so you get that too.

The shirt's black and has Yoshi on it. I kept the flicted bangs and converses. I have those pants... and I make them look good. Don't worry, I'll still use the other one, I'm more used to it. I'll use this one when I feel like putting in effort. =P I'm a little off today, if you couldn't tell.

Oh yes, my rearview mirror is fixed, but my dad took the thing hanging off it so I have to find something to put in it's place.

And that's the entirety of my day.

Man I wish I was that cute. -.-

Have a nice day.

Jack Frost Sketch (Tuesday)

Ahhhhhh

Today's been kinda crazy.

I get my stuff in the car because I don't want to be late to band (again. -.-), and notice something odd on the passenger's side floor. It's my rear-view mirror. O.O Oh noes, what do I do? Call dad. He told me it was fine, so I left (a bit nervous) for band 15 minutes away. I (the only clarinet) had to play over 7 trumpets, 4 flutes, and the goober playing sax next to me. I nearly went cross-eyed, but apparently it payed off, because the director complimented me. On the way to Theater rehearsal (still feeling a bit cross-eyed), the low washer fluid light turns on in my dashboard. -.- Luckily nothing else went wrong on the way home (which is only 2 whole minutes from school, so no big deal) and I got a headache. Yay for painkiller not working.

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Oh, yes.

The long-awaited Jack Frost! :D

I'm just happy enough with him to post it... however I cut him off short because I didn't have a reference for his shoes (which are a blue bowling-shoe type, kinda neat) and he turned a bit disproportionate at the legs. I hope I made him threatening enough. I messed up on his mouth though, so it's kinda smudged and I think his face could've been a bit more angular. I really don't want to ink him until I have a white pen. That hair cannot be done properly without it. Most of this sketch, in fact, would not be inked initially. The stripes and hair would not be inked until after coloring. Crazy, right? But the madness has a method, and I hope it turns out all right. In the meantime, I hope you can enjoy the sketch as much as I don't feel like redoing it right now.

Have a nice day!

Monday Update

So... yah, I've nothing to post.

I've been working on my new style, and it's working well. I'm just having trouble remembering how to draw guys. hehe. I've almost got a Jack Frost worth showing, and I've decided that Summer must be his little sister. Would explain the love/hate relations they have. I also have the burning desire to draw a picture of Summer in her dress, wearing sunglasses and drinking a Starbucks. The thought amuses me greatly, cause it makes so much sense.

I also know where I can get the elusive white ink pen. The scrapbooking section. -.- Those people need to stop hoarding all the drawing supplies. I also want a silver pen for the striping on Jack's suit, would be a lot easier to just put the pin striping on after the color. Also need to get the colorless blender... I'm gonna be broke real soon... Oh well, all in the name of art.

Have a nice day.

Presenting....(Sunday)

A new(ish) style!

And a chibi!

I drew these on my bulletin today. I know, bad Christian, pay attention in church, but then you wouldn't have these.

Btw, Jack Frost is coming slowly, so it'll be quite a while before you see him here.

So yes, you have (chibi)me and Summer. Her face is rather weird, but I can live with the fact it's a doodle. I don't know why I drew the chibi, I just felt like it... I also drew an eye and mouth thing that looked a lot like Reba... quite Strange. I drew another face I loved a bunch, but when I put a head on it (because it reminded me of Summer), it looked weird.

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I'm on a Who rampage.

Expect artings.

(The 10th Doctor is still my favorite. I have the full transcript for this video, it's like talking to the Doctor!!!!! I need a life...)

This coming season needs to be a lot better than last season, I think there was a whole 7 episodes to last season. I require more Doctor than that, you stupid writers... -.-

... Now I can't find a date for the season premier... rawr... ohwell.

Have a nice day!

Shades of Blue (Thursday)

Yes, I'm still working of getting Jack Frost to look right.

I've never used so much blue in my life.

A lot of reds and blacks, but not blue.

Kinda nice, really.

I've got an idea of how to do his hair, but I've yet to get him to look sinister or have his suit... look like a suit. Of course, if I do his hair the only way I know how to make it look right, I may have to change the entire style of the piece, which is frustrating, but may be a good thing. I like the hair test I did, it looks all floofy. I'll try to sharpen it up with shading and whatnot, but I may try that again... I'll post an edit if I get anywhere today...

Weird Wednesday

Yes, I drew this a few minutes ago and only now realized what today was...

I finally named her! She's Lily now. =)

I really don't have anything to say about her, but I wanted to test out my new black (copic) marker. I got that and a light blue and light yellow today. Why? Cause I had money and a coupon and I love copics... Man it would be awesome to know I'll get some for Christmas... I already know about the cool headphones my dad wants to get me. Maybe, if I feel like taking myself there, I'll go out and get that colorless blender. Would make Jack's hair a great deal easier to color... it'd also be easier if I could do a satisfactory lineart of him.

Oh yeah, that is supposed to be blood that her name is written in... I also wanted to make sure you could see lines in the hair and clothes if I colored them, so there's a reason why she's not looking at you. Besides the fact she doesn't like you... she didn't like that other guy much either... She's got nice handwriting for a little girl, am I right? ^.^; hehe...

Well, hope you have a nice day...

Tuesday Bidness

Yes, bidness.

Now, onto it.

I finally got my b-day present from my sister's boyfriend (we'll call him Chris, cause that's his name) which was 'Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland.' So, in a fit of actress-artist syndrome, I put on 'The Santa Clause 3; The Escape Clause' (I don't know if I spelled any of that wrong, but oh well, like I care) which I love because of the actors, costumes, and the sets! Martin Short and Tim Allen in one movie? Yes, it's brilliant. Jack Frost (Martin Short's character) has to be my favorite. So, yes, I hate the ending. -.- But the main reason I watched it was because they build the sets, and they're amazing. Tim Burton used way too much green screen in his movie for my taste. I understand, it is Wonderland, but do you have to make it so... fake? -sigh-

Oh yeah, my point, I drew this as a counter-balance for Jack Frost's character. She's as cunning as he is, but has none of his ambition. She does create mischief, but is more relaxed. Her design was based on the Grecian style with the grape vines, hair, and dress, but I wanted her to have a strong enough personality to go with Jack. They actually fight a lot, so not any romance going on here.

The picture itself is ok, but I'm playing with my style a little bit. Do you like her hair?!?!?! I sure do! It was fun being able to make the individual strands different shades. I may post a full shot of her if I get around to drawing it.

Yeah, I would've posted my Jack Frost too... but I'm having issues with his hair. In the meantime, if you haven't seen any of 'The Santa Clause' movies, you need to buy all three for your family for Christmas, they will enjoy them. (I'm really hating the fact there is so much time between summer and Christmas...)

Have a nice day! =)

Friday Art Block

Yes, I've come down with the dreaded Art block.

Can't even draw a straight line... with a ruler... which is sad beyond belief.

It's really depressing when you're trying to start contest pieces and they turn out really badly. Add sore arms to the mix and you have my wonderful day.

But there is a football game tomorrow to look forward to... yes, that will be good. And I get to spend the night with my sissy. That will be good.

In the meantime, here's a picture I took on my cruise. I had about half a second to take this picture before I had to keep moving with the tour group. I used the close-up feature on my camera and the natural lighting (which was splendid, by the way, it couldn't be more perfect). I have a bunch more like this, but I'm entering one or two in the photo contest, and want them to be a surprise. ^.^

Have a nice day.

Edit: Ok, I know it's Saturday, but I didn't feel like making a new post.

I found this artist who draws such wonderful pencil sketches and all her characters are so real and adorable, I just had to share. Most of her written stuff is in French (cause she is) so it makes me want to take french.... and go back to plain old pencil sketches. Oh well, I'll probably work in J-ville if I get the chance. Please browse through her gallery, she deserves some love.

Have a great weekend!

GO GAMECOCKS!

Thursday Lazeday

Yes, lazeday. But I have been practicing.

If anything good comes out of it I might post it here, but I don't know, I may want it for my own enjoyment.

I wanted to share this with you: NHOM!

The cuteness wishes to devour my soul, so I figured I'd unleash it on my dear followers as well.

I really want to get better faster.

I know I'm not the best artist in the world, no matter how happy I am with the turnout of anything, but I am not a patient person. I'd much rather have my best ability delivered to me without all the stress and work I'm going through each time I get off the art website and see my own second-rate works. It's so selfish and stupid and I really am my own worst critic, but I just wish I could see myself getting better overall, not just compared to sketches I did a year and a half ago.

I'm just wondering if all artists go through this hell to get to where they need to be.

Hope your days are less major high to extreme low than mine are being lately.

Edit: Sorry about that. Sometimes I need a good kick in the pants. I'm trying to gear up for a contest coming up in a few months, and I really hope it goes better than last time. Critiques are MORE than welcome, as long as constructive. Praise only goes so far, criticism hurts but helps me to improve. I will probably be posting some sketches of ideas for a contest piece, so comments are very much loved.

50th Post!!! (Wednesday)

*confetti*

Yeah, I'm overly celebrating the amount of posts I've had. But hey, confetti is fun.

So here's the scan I promised you guys. I hope you enjoy her.

Don't ask me why she's sad, or why her hair is so long. It's a long, only-interesting-to-me story that starts with a long-winded explanation of the customs of her race. Fascinating. Maybe some day I'll feel like explaining it all.

Bah, my mom. Why do you take out a can of soup while I'm washing a pot so I can make ramen? It only makes me frustrated because if you don't get your soup because I'm trying to eat two servings of ramen as quickly as possible (I can eat it all, for the record), you'll whine and complain for the entirety of my dinner, so I don't make ramen so you'll get your soup.

Then you have eggs.

Rather frustrated at the moment, if you couldn't tell.

And trust me on the dinner thing, because two out of three women in my family can rant and rave about something stupid for the longest time.

I like to think I take after my dad and know when to drop it.

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Enjoy the picture and don't laugh at my suffering.

I really like her. I wanted her hair to be light grey/silver, but I don't have that marker, so this is what you get. I had fun with the stars on her gown and the beads in her hair (and yes, some of them are supposed to be white. Only wished I had been more careful around the edges of the stars...

That's all I have to say.

Have a nice day. *more confetti*

Flowers and Ivy (Tuesday)

I finished the picture from yesterday! Pretty, no?

It's tedious work, but unlike math, if you mess up, you can still make it look good. All the strands of hair were done solely in ink. After I finished all the inking, I realized the flowers and ivy I'd put it had almost vanished, so I colored them. I went a bit crazy with the petals. Yellow and a little pink dot on every. single. one. But the effect is nice, so I guess it's worth it. I've finished another, but I really wish I had the colors for her hair so it'd look even better. Ah, well. I'll post it tomorrow.

Have a nice day.

YAY! It's... Monday.

I'm trying something new, if you couldn't tell.

I found this nifty step-by-step this person did and thought they style was very cool looking. This isn't finished, as you can tell, but the more I looked at the elven dancer I promised, the less I liked her. So many problems, I won't even go there. I did get a little careless with the back of her head, but I'm just getting used to this technique. It requires a lot more attention than manga does. I might color this. It all depends on how tired I am after I'm done inking the thing.

I really want some lighter markers, but I don't know if I want to spend that much money right now. Though a good black would be awesome, the prismacolor is getting worse by the use. Well, I will have to give it some consideration.

In the meantime, have a nice day.

Happy Thursday

Not that much is happy about it, I'm quite tired, actually, but it's rather nice out and I'm making cookies for a bakesale tomorrow. They are going to be wonderful. I do have something to post, two, in fact, of the same girl. I don't feel like scanning them at the moment, so you'll just have to live with it.

I have my own car key now! :D I dug through my closet to find the one little stuffed animal on a keyring. Took me about 10 minutes, but I got my little blue piggy attached to the key now. :)

Well, I must go give my attentiveness to the oven now.

Have a nice day.