Renegade Craft Fair Chicago 2011

I went to Renegade Craft Fair Chicago 2011!
An awesome time! Inspired and excited even more about art!



Here is a blog I wrote on my favorites from the fair.

http://pincbullet.tumblr.com/post/10217673917/renegade-craft-fair-chicago-2011-pt-1

The revival of the old piece

One of the pieces that are in the Art in the Library show right now is this very old drawing. It was drawn for a children's book illustration contest in Japan, and also ended up in another show (one of the family shows we have done in Tokyo).

This picture is different from the newer pieces I've been drawing. Since I got the Wacom tablet, I draw and color digitally. I drew this picture using four pieces of paper and a pencil instead. It was colored using Photoshop after I scanned the line drawings.

The digital file of this picture has been corrupted :( But since I've been receiving a lot of compliments and good reaction from many people, I plan to get a quality scan of the drawing and create a poster of it.

There is a stray sock in the picture by the way. I wanted to create a fun picture, kind of like Where's Waldo? By hiding something in an illustration like this can make it more interactive. I like the idea of pictures being more than just pictures.

S-aas Episode 5: Trent Anderson

Super Awesome Artist Show is back!

It took a break following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Being sad and letting sadness rule my life had lasted for a while. Frankly, I just couldn't focus on anything at all.
But other artists were beginning to get together and organize charities in their efforts to help Japan. I was touched and impressed. I still feel useless in trying to do my part. I don't really know what my part is and what I can do. I feel too small to do anything to be honest.
Talking to my mom and listening to her talk about the aftershocks and blackouts, I thought the least I can do now is to not stop living. I need to keep moving forward and doing things, things I can tell my family about. I just simply want to make them happy and proud.

Anyway, that is why Super Awesome Artist Show must stay on!
It's not just for my family though. I must not forget its mission: Unite the world through art. My hope is to support the creative communities and to help keep spirits up, my way.



http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/2011/04/episode-5-trent-anderson.html

I know Trent as a very hardworking guy with passion for music. He is sincere and honest. I knew interviewing him would be a great experience for me.
I don't know much about music, especially glam rock. I was afraid to ask stupid questions but I decided to keep the questions simple anyway because S-aas is not a music blog, it's a blog about creative people.
I was inspired by his words on "being who you are" and "do what comes from your heart". My usual dilemma as an artist is being stuck between "doing my thing" and "entertaining others". I question and second-guess myself a lot trying to find my place. I'm extra curious to know how other people think and feel about this.
I also like the way Trent refers to his wife as "Wife" and his daughter as "Daughter". I love it when someone's personality shines through his or her writing. I enjoy recognizing the uniqueness in people I come across. It's awesome!
I should also note that Trent was the fastest person in responding. I sent him the interview questions at night and he sent his answers back next morning. Crazy fast!!! He's like the busiest person I know and I didn't expect that.
Thank you, Trent!

I'm excited about next interview already!

Art in the Library

I'm in this art show "Art in the Library" at Columbia College Chicago from March 31 - May 13th (i think).

I have 7 pieces, old and new. Mostly old, but I don't care. Participating in this show is encouraging and pushing me to do more art.
I said I want to do shows this year, and thanks to my supportive friends, my new year's resolution may be fulfilled. This is a very good start, now I just have to keep going.

I hope to do another episode of Super Awesome Artist Show soon. It's been delayed but still coming. Oh yeah.

Middle Dog Gets Angry by George Gendi

S-aas Episode 4: Nate Gross

Episode 4 of Super Awesome Artist Show is up!
The guest is Nate Gross of Outcast Games and the creator of Pit of War.
I am very proud of this interview for its quality thanks to Nate.




It all began when my friend Maki shared the link to Pit of War on her FB page saying her friend made a game. I immediately reacted to its cover art which was rich and so full of life. I asked her who the friend was and became FB friends with Nate. The art of this online game struck me like a war hammer to my head. I was very impressed and wanted to know more about the creator (s) and the making of the game.
Nate was so kind in letting me interview him even though he is super busy managing and maintaining the game. I am grateful and also glad that I kicked my shy butt to talk to him.

I really like that Nate was honest and genuine in his answers to my questions. I really like that he told the story about his job search. I also like the part where he talks about his philosophy of game making. I read all this and felt like I found a new oil well. I AM RICH! I AM RICH!

I think every single person has an interesting story to tell when asked to talk about his/her life. Everyone is unique, every life is its original. By asking the right questions, you can extract the concentration of interesting-ness (don't care, I make up words).
S-aas allows me to ask questions to interesting people, extract interesting juices and share them with whoever may enjoy them.


Pit of War FB page

Awesome tutorial on facial expressions

Lackdaisy Expressions

Total awesomeness... Sigh...

S-aas Episode 3: Dan Segarra

Hi all!
There's a brand new episode of Super Awesome Artist Show!
Congregate at you know where and enjoy the show!
Dan Segarra, an animation extraordinaire is the guest.

http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/

S-aas Episode 2: Hidemitsu Masui

The 2nd episode of Super Awesome Artist Show is up!
Check it out!

A super talented artist from Japan, Hidemitsu Masui is the guest.
I don't want to emphasize this, but this guy works at a McDonald's. Can you believe it? With that much talent...(o_o)

I want a lot of creative individuals to read this interview.

More super awesome artists to come in 2011, I promise. Stay tuned.

http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/

S-aas Episode 1: Thais Beltrame

Tune in for the very first episode of Super Awesome Artist Show!
Miss. Thais Beltrame has kindly agreed to be our first guest.
Thank you, Thais!
And thank you for clicking the link below to visit S-aas!

http://superawesomeartistshow.blogspot.com/

Sketch-o-daily Tuesday November 23rd

Participated in Sketch-o-daily sketch contest by Bobby Chiu.
http://www.sketchoholic.com/Talent/member/my_contest_items.php?ContestID=943
The theme was "Inbred Unicorn".

I began sketching at work, and finished it at home.I kind of wished I drew in on the Wacom from the beginning. Enjoyed the process of designing the character, but I give the finished piece
65%.
I plan to participate in this daily sketch contests more often, like as much as possible. I like that it forces me to draw more and gives me opportunities to learn at daily basis.

Time for updates!

About time I update the site, the blog and even the Twitter account.

Pinc Bullet web site - update in progress
Links added
News - Twitter account link added
Gallery images adjusted - in progress

Pinc Bullet blog
Background image added

Pinc Bullet on Twitter
Background image added

If I were to call myself an artist, I need to act like one. My site and blogs are my face to the world. They need to look good and be up to date.
The site should be updated by the end of tomorrow.
: )

Out of reconstruction (?)

Pinc Bullet blog had been under reconstruction today.
It was transferred to another account management, successfully but with difficulties.
It is still not perfect, but I feel that the issue is small and can be ignored.
Hope to keep updating this blog with less to zero problems in the future.

Old to New, time for changes

I have been working on a large drawing for a few months.
A couple weeks ago, my old computer aka "Rice Patch" has died...
The new machine has been purchased and newly named "Tanbo" (rice patch).
I will be trying to finish the drawing this weekend.
I have a bigger plan in the near future which I've just begun putting together today.
Also started a Twitter account.
Many exciting plans and new activities.
I just only hope my job won't keep me away from my projects...

Added notes: Pinc Bullet blog was under reconstruction today. I apologize for the inconvenience...

RIP Rice Patch...

My new partner, Tanbo

Art #3: Untitled

I hate it when people don't name their art.
But I guess it happens.
I never put a title to this piece partially because it was a practice/ experiment picture.
Also, I just simply couldn't think of any creative title.
I have this artist friend whom I have never met in person.
His name is Hidemitsu Masui.
FAFROTSKIES by Hidemitsu Masui
I have been very much inspired and influenced by his works.
This piece is basically my attempt to have "animation" or "movements" in my art style for once like his.
This was work in progress for a long long time, until I got tired of it and signed it recently.
It still feels unfinished, but I can always come back to it if I ever want to.

Art #2: World Traveler

I created this picture for a Japanese iPhone app comp.
I remember using a whole bunch of reference photos.
I also remember being sad after learning that my art was not picked.
Because I put a lot into it, I apparently had developed this weird boldness in the process.

Painter sketch

Tried using Painter X.

Haven't touched the program for a long time since Photoshop has become so easy to work in lately.

I decided I wanted to explorer what Painter does best, various brush options and effects.

Every time I use it, I wonder why I don't use it more often.

It's AWESOME!

I'm considering using it for my book projects.

Pinc Bullet Update

My poor Pincbullet.com has finally been updated.

Well, sort of.
A few pieces has been added to the Gallery.

I will be adding more soon, I promise.

Entered in a competition

Created a drawing to enter in an illustration competition.

It was a lot of work, but had much fun drawing the details.

The jpeg sample that was uploaded at the end was so small, I'm afraid no one could see anything... Oh well.

Hope to do more drawings like this one in the future.

Pinc Bullet web site updated

Pinc Bullet web site has finally been updated.
(Click on Pinc-chan picture at the top for some surprise fun!)

Stay tuned for much more...

http://www.pincbullet.com/