Drawn Lethargism

I love eccentricities that are grounded in humor.

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Posted on: 10.31.2012 @ 3:11 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Cheshire

Alice in Wonderland for me is the most profound fairytale/fiction of all. Behind the magical facade of mythical creatures lie deep personalities and unfathomable ways of thinking; thus, this story compels me to examine things in a different manner. I have yet to read the book but based on the texts and manga read, movies and series watched, this kind of story suits me. My favorite character? Cheshire Cat. I think he (I assume he's a he) embodies one's inner demon/conscience--whichever applies. The weirder, the better. In second place would be the Mad Hatter.

Labels: Watercolor

Posted on: 10.22.2012 @ 4:07 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

My Not-so-Allison Portrait

I love Allison Harvard since I've seen her in ANTM. She's a-dork-ably weird and mysterious-- reminding me of one of my highschool friends. So yep, I tried doing a watercolor stint using one of her ANTM photos and I know mine is far from looking like her..well at least I've tried. I told Hazel about my inhibitions regarding doing portraits of real people because most of the time, I just screw things up. She told me to have confidence. And so,...as nervous as I am, I uploaded this one. Yes, I am aware that the eyes are too far from each other, the lips don't justify her luscious ones and the face shape is just....wrong. Maybe I'll just call mine Allie. Hoho~

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There's just so many things to be thankful for. I'll try to live happily and gratefully from now on!<3

Labels: Watercolor

Posted on: 10.18.2012 @ 2:31 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Old School

Woah, I missed doing non-academic related stuff! These past few weeks have been toxic. I really need a breather.

I held my brush once again a few moments ago and boy did I tremble. I just wanted to color any random thing that I drew and obviously, portraitures were my best bet. My fingers are getting rusty. Thesis please don't dare mess up my last sembreak (hopefully).

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Yesterday, my friends and I went to our high school to get our yearbooks. We were disappointed (big time) because of the lack of effort that comes with them (together with our pictures are quotations copy-pasted from google; no more, no less...and we've waited four and a half years for that?!)

I've met some of my teachers and one even exclaimed that my face didn't change. Was that a compliment?C:

Here are the photos of my former school. A lot has changed. The gradeschool department has transferred to a nearby site. This one is solely for highschoolers (actually, I'm not sure if they are still called highschool students because K-12 has recently been implemented...Grade 7-10 perhaps?)

How I wished I was able to talk to some of my favorite teachers but alas, they were having a meeting when we stopped by. Bummer.

Labels: School, Thoughts, Watercolor

Posted on: 8.12.2012 @ 2:48 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Impatient Portraiture

A friend of mine once pointed out that I only draw/paint portraits-which is kind of amiss of being an architecture student. Here's the deal: I am very impatient whenever I draw/paint things. The moment I see something that I don't like, I'll immediately move on into another work. The watercolor painting above is an example. I want to finish it immediately because I noticed that something's lacking. What I did after that is to paint a hand on another piece of paper. Yes, I'm very fickle, that's why from now on, I'll change that aspect of mine. Maybe I can start by drawing a picture full of entourage?(The question mark attesting my indecisive nature). Perhaps...

Labels: Watercolor

Posted on: 8.10.2012 @ 1:39 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Look Beyond the Unknown

Okay, the title lacks creativity but that's all I can think of now. I have been watercoloring since 2pm and I've almost discarded everything that I've painted because they look horrible in pictures (actually I just stashed them under my table).

I can hear the thunder coming from above and I know sooner or later it would rain again. Please, just don't rain hard. I can only imagine the anxiety of people who are greatly affected.

Labels: Watercolor

Posted on: 8.09.2012 @ 11:24 PM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Smiling Heart

Thank God for another sunny day. This kind of weather has been missed for quite sometime-and it's back! Still, I am unable to go out because our village is kind of an island right now. I am glad that people are starting to regain confidence and get back to whatever post-disaster we all are facing right now. I just hope that those who are greatly affected can now deal with what happened and start to move on. This is really such an unfortunate event. We once thought that Ondoy can only happen every one hundred years but nature seems to defy and contradict it-in such a short span of time.

Anyways, Filipinos are resilient and resourceful. This won't dampen our spirits!

"Nothing shakes the smiling heart"

― Santosh Kalwar, I Am Dead Man Alive

Labels: Watercolor

Posted on: 8.04.2012 @ 8:05 PM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Short-haired Nymph

Watercolor fascinates me. A local comedian and artist once said that it is the hardest medium to use-and true to that, aside from composition, water balance is important. Fortunately, a good friend gave me a set of watercolor because for years, she hasn't touched it- and I am happy as a clam to receive it. Actually I am afraid to use it because I might ruin the initial sketch. But I know I won't be able to learn properly if I would cower myself down.

I shall work my fingers to the bone. Fight!

Labels: Watercolor

@ 7:37 AM | 0 comments | Leave a comment

Mori Fashion

My watercolor attempt to recreate a mori girl

Yet another attempt. Look at the sunflower!

A few months ago, a certain Japanese fad caught my attention. "Mori" fashion takes inspirations from nature. Basically, it's reminiscent of a girl living amidst the forest wearing mostly neutral colors and wool fabrics. Layering is very important as to create that homey feel which is very laid-back, and with a hint of shabbiness. It appealed to me in many ways: first is because, it is quite girly which is far from my personality (paradoxical, isn't it?); next would be because even if I hate the glaring Sun, I still love to be drowned in nature (I will be a future gardener); lastly, it is very laid-back and it feels like it belongs to a 'pastel-toned' world (which is quite lovely).

I tried doing this in a rendezvous with friends a few months back. Needless to say, one giggled when I told her I tried to emulate a mori girl. *Sigh* I will one day wear this to school; just give me enough time to gather my confidence and replenish my wardrobe.

And with the things happening now, it would be in a few years...dream on.