黒薔薇

Finished a sketch!

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:42:27 GMT

It's like some drunk girl who made her own Sailor outfit! I got the reference photo from The Village Voice's website.

And the photo:

I stopped looking at it at some point ~~which is why the legs and hands look so fucked up!~~

I hope to finish my heart shaped smoking tentacle girl sometime this weekend. Not really feeling it on many pieces. I kinda just want to work on highly render pieces in my sketchbook. I was trying to clean up some art to get printed at Ript apparel... But I like airbrushing too much right now. Going back to heavy inked shading and cross hatching just feels wrong. :3

It's free mother fuckers!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:54 GMT

So, my brother asked me if I could design a t-shirt for my niece's Daisy Scouts. Sure thing, I'll do it for free, and the troupe can just go to cafe press or something and pay for a shirt.

I drew this scribble as a basic concept, and the whole Carlton family fell in love.

Sweet! I'll just fix it up in photoshop and send the working file along.

Well the parents of Daisy scouts are a terrible lot. They literally just wanted a daisy on a shirt. Well assholes, just get a fucking fabric marker and some shirts at Michaels and draw it yourselves! I did this design for free, because I wanted to make my niece happy. Not so idiot parents can critique the art.

It's apparently "too sophisticated." Wow, I'm sorry you like to dumb things down for your kids, and that you are afraid of dressing them in something that looks nicer than the crap you usually get at Wal-Mart.

ALSO: I DESIGNED THIS FOR FREE, SAY THANKS, THEN SHUT UP AND BUY YOUR OWN FABRIC PAINTS.

Final art that my parents will probably print (because we Carltons hate group-think)

Autumn = Perpetually ill!

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:19:37 GMT

I'm feeling slightly better, so I finally got around to working on this piece I started inking a while ago. Brought it into photoshop, building it up as another print to sell via deviantart

Very rough so far.

I'm hoping the humidifier and better groceries will help me not get any sicker. (No really, this entire month I've been eating the worst! Junk food, fast food, it's been terrible...)

New Fandom: Kuroshitsuji 黒執事 & Pullip

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:19:24 GMT

I've only drawn one picture in fanarts for it: Sebastian Michaelis the demon butler.

I've also been on a Silent Hill kick again...

THUMP THUMP, SCRAPE SCRAPE PYRAMID HEAD IS HERE TO RAAAAAEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPP. You know how it goes, /b/tards.

I jumped into the deep end of nerd fandom and bought my first Pullip/Dal. They were sold out of Sebastian when I went to buy him, so I ended up getting Ciel Phantomhive.

Bought him some French fruit tart and other mini yum yums at Nijiya today.

Can't wait to get his demon butler so there will be someone to serve him delicious treats. <3

Sweet God I'm pathetic.

Buy my zombie shirt!!!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:54:25 GMT

First print I did for Famous Stars and Straps! Buy it!

Weekend of inspiration aka laziness

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 18:59:05 GMT

I have this huge half-started painting just hanging on the wall in my bedroom...

I want my lazy Sunday to be filled with watching Kuroshitsuji (黒執事), then "An American Werewolf in London," and possibly walking to Ralphs for my favourite sugar-free Energy drink, Redline.

The copy on their website is so incredibly awful, it makes me want to stop consuming it. No really:

The only difference is that "Redline Princess" tastes like jungle juice. God Damn I hate pineapple.

I'd ride my bike to Ralphs, even with the broken gear shift. However the bike is so awesome I constantly fear someone will steal it...

Miyuki says, "Meow."

Back on LJ.... Maybe?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:28:36 GMT

Things I did in my 33 weeks away from LJ:

1. Went to Japan

2. Participated in the 2009 Sea no evil art show.

3. Bought an iPhone. ~~I'm a consumer whore!~~

4. Dated a dude for 8-9 months, then dumped said dude. (felt like a karmic lesson...)

5. Have become something resembling friends with my coolest ex. (No hard feelings yo! Good nerds are hard to come by)

6. Made friends with a cool dude in Denmark, all because we both love 犬神サーカス団。

7. Starting selling giclee prints of mah arts.

8. Lost nearly 30 lbs and 5 inches off my waist (still got plenty to lose... am a biggin.)

9.) Working at Famous Stars and Straps, it's cool, I love my boss/buddy.

10.) Am watching anime and J-Drama at a steady pace. Got into Natsume Yuujinchou, Kuroshitsuji, and Mr. Brain.

11.) Joined Netflix! Why didn't anyone tell me "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is so fucking great!!?!

So, I'm back on LJ because, the html input on blogspot is ancient and retarded, and the friend page view in a tiny window? No thanks, that's ghetto.

ひさしぶり、ね！

Adios!

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:02:05 GMT

No updates? My blog has moved! Livejournal's forced advertisements are a major turn off. So now I'm at blogger.

Things that are great! GIANT CAPTAIN AMERICA SHIELD.

Also: Fresh fruits dripping with lime juice and pico de gallo. Yum.

シェイミ！ゲット　ダゼ！

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:18:15 GMT

イイイイイイイイ！　かわいいーね！だいすきうよ！

Obama shirts!

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:40:25 GMT

At Rue21!

*yes these are shirts I designed. Hybrid pretty much owns the graphic tees at Rue 21, and Wet Seal... etc. etc.

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:30:30 GMT

My practically mother-in-law got me Chi's Sweet Home DS for Christmas (air-mail can be hella slow.) It's funny how in the matter of a few conversations an almost total stranger can figure out exactly what you want.

Also: ladies: I don't recommend the depo provera. It works amazingly well, but also could turn you into a nun. No amount of tomatoes, chocolate or oysters can reverse one of it's possible and in my case obvious side-effects. :(

So needless to say I've gotten a lot of kitschy projects done. Like, re-creating the amazing Super Mario Bros wall in the bedroom. Pictures as soon as the new bed is delivered. :D

I'm multitasking on both computer and hand rendered art pieces. Some for kicks, others for that upcoming show. Getting more and more domestic as I am determined to get Mikey to kick his going out to eat twice a week habit. Stir-fried tofu...I will soon master thee!

Connected!

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 03:43:44 GMT

Turns out a cable was loose. I fixed it. Huzzah.

Art work post! やみゆき or Dark snow....not the sexiest name...

Oh Baby Jesus, my art is kickin' lately.

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:23:57 GMT

Two pieces done, maybe four more to go? Scans as soon as I get a good scanner at work, or if I go to an internets cafe tonight. Or if the damn DSL modem shows up before the new year.

Not dead!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:48:47 GMT

I won't have internets at home until Christmas Eve. And it's going to be DSL. Boo-urns. All this because of Charter's horrible horrible service.

Looked at a two-bedroom house in Whittier, would have moved there had it not been for the landlord. Most argumentative ass ever.

ART SHOW COMING UP!

I'll scan the flyer soon, as it has my name all bold and purdy on it. :D This art show is going to kick more ass than all the others. Fo' sho.

Had yet another dream with the Joker in it. I'm sure it involved explosions, loss of innocents an the soundtrack may have been Scissor Sisters.

Later intrawebs.

Who's that Pokemon!?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:43:16 GMT

Tower of Terror was always my old favourite episode of Pokemon. :D

Who's that Pokemon!

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:05:36 GMT

NO CHEATING. Also, see what I did thar?

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:00:44 GMT

The past two weeks has been a blur of *ahem* recycling yes on 8 signs, watching political news, then adding funds and able bodies to the protests for me.

Then this bothersome flu has hit me. Leaving me at home to rest, play Pokemon, then write love letters to Rachel Maddow and Keith Olbermann. All the while Michael's been helping me out, the big sweetie. Donning his very own fag-hag t-shirt and marching hand-in-hand with some of his best friends, gay and straight a alike, all in line over the right to happiness.

The joy of Obama's victory is short lived here in California. All my energy is being put toward ~~Pokemon~~ fighting for equal rights.

Even as an atheist, I have tried to live my life by one very Christian lesson. Matthew 7:12, thanks Keith for reminding me where it came from:

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

All in all, I've been amazed that while everyone else was partying towards the end of October, Mikey and I have been well, getting all political and stuff.

"What did you do over the weekend?" I'd casually ask a co-worker.

"Oh man, I was at a Warehouse party, I'm still a little buzzed..."

Hmm, all I did was protest for equal rights and donate funds to causes I believe in. Man I'm so gay.

All I can draw...

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:08:58 GMT

Mime mime!

Stuff and things!

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:27:44 GMT

Oh Rachel Maddow, I'm so gay for you... <3

Yes, liberal blowhards (well she's no Keith, but I adore them both,) get my cock hard.

My shirts are in a store in uptown Whittier! No, not Zombies, but one I like a lot. Plus a billion Juniors and Men's items. I'll go back there with a real camera soon. I at least got Michael to model my favourite design they had.

Jarrod = Best owner ever

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:02:13 GMT

Still in la-la-land. Car woes are minor. We're having a competition at work.

Playing Pokemans = Sadface boyfriend

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:55:12 GMT

I need to level up! I can't snuggle and level up at the same time. Yes, snuggling is better than video games, but come on...Pokemans! My Magikarp is at level 15! And that's with only the ability to splash.

I'm designing ugly St. Patrick's Day gear for old women. I did this to help my brainmeats survive.

SIGN OF TEH END TIEMZ!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 20:05:38 GMT

I prefer their taffy cookies. Oh fuck I'm gonna get fat~~ter~~.

MOTHER'S COOKIES GO OUT OF BUSINESS! STOCK UP WHILE YOU CAN.

New sitcom: My mildly homophobic co-workers!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:27:07 GMT

Managed to make people uncomfortable using phrases like, "fag-stag" and "fag-hag."And, "I used to hang out with transgendered people and drag queens." I thought such terms were old hat, but apparently I am educating my generation. Ha-rumph.

My car is slowly dying. Poor Billy needs a lot of work. about $1,700 worth. So no big parties or travel plans for me until the new year. I can go ultra-frugal mode. And the Puente Hills Toyota service center is a nice place to sit around and play Pokemon till I can't feel my ass anymore.

Despite this, I still donated to Obama's campaign. <3 I get a car magnet and everything. And every time someone defends McCain's campaign it makes me want to donate more.

All my artwork lately has been notes to Mikey. New character: Obsessive Compulsive Brownie.

Magikarp! Use Splash!

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:53:35 GMT

I have not finished any new zombies or skull pieces lately. I have been consumed with a all-burning desire to play Pokemon and other old school games. Only to discover that my Pokemon games are either a.) at some charitable organization I flippantly donated to or b.) hiding in a box in the garage.

Plus most of my doodles have been passed to my BF Mikey, passed in the halls of our work as if we were still in High School.

Yes, we get teased endlessly by co-workers. My co-workers making jokes about our wedding/kids/life together. His co-workers asking him lewd and crude things that disgust even him. Jarrod, the owner of Hybrid dubbed me "Glow-worm" and now "Sprinkles" because of how happy I look. The man is very sharp and knows exactly what is going on.

Busy being in love with someone; Someone effing amazing. We watch the debates, we swap-meet, we shop, we cook, we read comics, we play video games. It's like having a best friend you're also mutually attracted to. Attached at the hip and loving it!

And everythings fine

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:32:18 GMT

Paine would be a perfect last name for me. I'm just sayin'...

黒薔薇