Portrait No. 2

Just finished Austin. Doesn't look anything like him, but i made him into a weird hybrid of him and his dog.

I feel much better that i redid that.

What do you think? should i add in little inked tentacles? i need opinions people!

im bad at watercoloring

$70 dollars on water color supplies and paper and i suck! im thinking i need to do some old school paper cutting. -_-; long day.

Too many art projects, too little time

Getting a sketch of Meryl, the sea queen?, done. It was supposed to be a sea planet.. but that doesn't seem to be working.

Vacation = Work

Vacation. Finally!

Finally going on a mini break from work and stress. Although I am taking time to relax, I have a lot of things on my list that need to be completed such as...

1. Getting this huge amount of laundry done
2. Buying fresh veggies from the farmers market and some art supplies
3. Working on portraits for Austin's Nexus show
4. and so much more!

I'm really excited to hit the beach-- I haven't been there for a whole year!

Tomokazu Matsuyama

I've recently discovered the work of Tomokazu Matsuyama. I wish I could live in this modern-edo era dream land! I encourage you to view his work full size and check out his website!

Vintage Coke Cans

Love the look of these vintage coke cans...

Found at The Dieline

Etsy-fied.

Did some work on my Etsy page today.. in addition to hanging out with the girls- eatin' burgers [veggie] and cookies! Missions are becoming accomplished.

I'm a nerd.

Yes, I'm that nerdy that I created a pink Ninjin icon for my blog! I hope you enjoy. Perhaps it will turn into a block of cheese later. I should practice drawing in 8-bit.

Speaking of which, the lil' bunny boy came over again today! I think he has finally adjusted to our apartment-- he's found some good hiding spots where he can run when I chase him around the room. I planning on making him a fun box house to hide in also. (Since we have a crap load!)

Here he is relaxing from last weekend! Oh it is my dream for my dog of the future and Ninjin to run around together... just like that sweet story of Tarra & Bella.

Kawaii lil' buta!

Okay, this lil' guy isn't Japanese, but nevertheless I love him and wish I could have him in my home. [Or at least take a little happy beautiful nap like him]

pig via auto.

Now that my busy month is officially over (maybe)-- it's time to refocus on my crafting and setting up my new studio. I need some new direction in my life! And a website!

Rice Patty Designs in Japan

Very interesting slideshow of artistic rice fields in Japan via The Telegraph.

Cat Friends

As many of you already know, I am highly allergic to cats! But that does not mean I do not enjoy their company. A few weekends ago I was happy to discover we have a friendly neighborhood cat. She/He must belong to someone on our block. The cat found us around midnight after we had come back from getting late night ice cream. Super friendly and loves to be pet! The cat reminds me of when Miku, Becky's cat, would greet my parents and I when we returned home. Now.. to only get the cat to jump up to our windows and say hello!

[Btw, sorry for my delays on posting. We are now living in our new place and our internet has yet to switch over. I have lots to show!]