Memories..

A Sketch Jam I did with Gikai about a week ago. This is of Quailman, from the 1990s Nickelodeons cartoon (now own by Disney). Our sketch topic was what got us or influenced us to draw. For me, it was Doug, because he was quite the artist as well. This was one of my favourite childhood cartoons growing up. One particular episode saw Doug and best friend Skeeter collaborate on a comic; Quailman & Silver Skeeter. It was that episode that got My brother and my cousins to draw our little own comics. And initially that was what got me to start drawing.

As a child I was surrounded by some family members who were good at drawing. Two I especially recall was my Uncle, and my 'big sis'/cousin from Hong Kong. They never really got me into drawing however. I do remember tracing a lot of things as a kid though, but Doug was what really got me into drawing. Even with that said though, I didn't continue that path until 2006 where my friend Antx influenced me to practice drawing. Now I want to draw, but I don't have the time... sucks how that goes.

This will be my last personal piece till another month I bet. Semester Break is nearly over and I have to work on my assignments.

Speaking on memories though, I've been youtubing a lot of old music I grew up listening to and when I get nostalgic, I get quite depressed, because I'm very sentimental.. These were really memorable because I used to (still have it around the house) have my father's old walkman radio and I would tune in to easy listening and these song would be played on the same time every night. The Asian songs however were from my Dad and mum, every car ride, they were played.

Here's a few to share that bring back the most memories:

Seal: Kiss from a Rose

Lighthouse Family - High
Almost all of Jacky Cheung Classics

Andy Lau - Couldn't actually find his other ones, but got them on CD
All 4 one: Someday (Disney)
Michael Jackson: You are not alone

There are more, I won't list them. I miss these kind of music, they don't produce any like em no more...

-d out
/emo

Street Fighter Tribute art

Took me long enough :(

Began back in March, for the Street Fighter Tribute Art Contest and you can see from my previous posts of this year, how much it evolved from, because I worked on this piece during different periods of this half year, you could tell my mindset was quite different after each update. lol.

Haha, see for yourself:
First update | Second update | Now

Style of the final piece was influenced by the latest game, Street Fighter IV. I urge you to check out their trailer if you hadn't seen it already. Fan-freak'n-tastic!

-d out