Sunday, February 27, 2011

Brand New Days & Playlists

old picture is old haha. I even had my highlights back then. ( ´_ゝ`)

Hey guys!! How are my little daisies today? (´∀`)ノ

Okay so most of you who are on my facebook and twitter would already know about this and this would probably serve as extra spamage but......................

I GOT INTO NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS HOLYYYYYYYYYYYYYY CRUMBCAKESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (屮゚Д゚)屮

YEAP!! I was SUPPPER surprised when one of the ladies in Nanyang called my cellphone and told me to check my email or the documents and on top of that, I GOT THE GOVERNMENT GRANT!!! (゚Д゚;≡;゚Д゚) what that means is that, by cutting my fees in half (which is a HUGE help for my parents), I'll get to work in Singapore for 3 years. HOW COOL IS THAT? Σ(゚Д゚) Not only I get my fees discounted but I get a guranteed job the moment I leave University!! ★ I'm feeling ultra blessed right now, THANK YOU GOD!!

To tell you the truth, I was more surprised about the grant than me getting accepted into Nanyang. (((( ;゚Д゚))) I mean, I'm like 10000% shocked for sure at my acceptance but getting the grant was such a far-fetched idea for me, I almost cried when I heard the news. I actually even asked Ms Hiedi (the one that called us and helped us alot with our preparations and all), "Are you sure?!" LAWL!!

But all in all thank you so much for all the numerous support I received for preparing for the exam and all. (´ಥωಥ`) Especially in my moments of self doubt, I managed to pull myself together at the exam thanks to the support of those around me ★

Which means, I'll be in Singapore by July so preparations for logistics, Student Passes starts now. ( ゚ヮ゚) So from July on, blog posts will be coming straight from the land of the Merlion!!! Do anticipate them!!


On the other hand, I've been slowly getting back into groove of drawing illustrations frequently. (´∀`)At one time, it seems drawing too much manga has distorted my illustration flow for some reason and I can't seem to whip out illustrations like my friends or how I used to. (´;ω;`) But thankfully as of late, it's slowly coming back. I think it might be thanks to the increase of new music into my iTunes lately.

For this picture, I simply got the urge to draw a "sexy" themed couple picture. I really do appreciate pictures that can emphasize sensuality without showing off more than needed. It's like beautifully written love story without unneeded scenes of you-know-what haha. And plus since I always draw milder couple pictures, I thought why not give one a go. It just so happens that I felt like drawing Nadjwa and Ethan again. They seem to be my favourite duo whenever I feel like drawing couples haha. ┐('~`;)┌

Though I often elate any doodle or illustration I draw of my OCs to the actual story I wrote them in, this picture has no place in 「INTOXICATED」's storyline whatsoever haha. So don't worry, no raging hormone scenes will be entering my mangas anytime soon.

Anyways, speaking of new music, whenever I draw I often have a playlist in my iTunes to match whatever I aimed to draw. ( ゚ヮ゚) Like for example, whenever I'm writing or drawing Le Noir materials, I'll loop my Le Noir playlists where I have picked music I felt was suited for Le Noir's scenes and moods. SO of course, while drawing this picture, I put on my "too sexy for anythin' yo" playlist (haha YES that's what it's called). I've shared names of a few songs that are in that playlist below.



What about you? Do you have those mood based playlists? ( ゚ヮ゚) If you do, what are they and what kind of songs you have in them?

That's all for today! バイバイビイー★

Monday, February 21, 2011

キタ━━━(゜∀゜)━━━!!!!!

ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS HEREEEE!!!!! ⊂(゚Д゚⊂⌒`つ≡≡≡(´⌒;;;≡≡≡


It came so fast!!! I don't usually order (or buy pretty much anything, for that matter) figurines and anime oriented merchandises especially online since I'm paranoid that way (・∀・) SO ANYWAYS. I ordered a Sebastian Nendroid Figure from a local Figurine distributor website last week since I saw that they had the best price AND they seem to have a reputable customer service so I gave it a go ★

AND IT ARRIVED TODAY (゚д゚) I mean... that's less than 3 working days man. On top of all that jazz, it arrived in perfect condition!!!

(´∀`)ahahaha.... hey sexy ★

The website that I frequent to; Animetsu.com has one of the biggest collection of original anime oriented figurines I've seen for Malaysia. They also update their figurine collection frequently with the latest of figurines from Japan for figurine enthusiasts here and Singapore. So far they're my number 1 internet shopping site for Anime goods d(*⌒▽⌒*)b

UWA I was so excited that my hands couldn't stop shaking when I took this picture!! (゚Д゚;≡;゚Д゚)

I definitely would personally recommend this website so far if you're interested in buying figurines online especially if you're from Malaysia ヽ(´▽`)/ For some reason, alot of my friends often have doubts when placing orders for their products online and since we don't get original products too often in Malaysia, I often urge them to buy them directly from the website of official distributors.

GYA. (≧▽≦) ORIGINAL GOODS ARE AWESOME! At first I couldn't choose which expression to use but I decided at last.....

Remember; it is always better to pay slightly more to support original goods than pay a little less to buy bootleg products which usually are not even close to how the original is ヽ(o`皿′o)ノ We gotta support the industry! If we truly are fans than we should be the first to support the people who help bring so much joy in our lives ★

THE NEKO-SUKI FACE ( ゚∀゚)アハハ八八ノヽノヽノヽノ \ / \/ \ Note: Takuya Nagaoka peeking in the background.

So guys, buy original kay? (`・ω・´) The reason they don't bring in original anime goods into Malaysia is because there is no demand. If there is demand, they'll start paying attention to Malaysia as an invest able market and bring in more goodies. Much like how they're with Singapore now ( ゚ヮ゚) But we as the consumers have to change our habits first to reap the benefits.

Anyways, have a great day ahead guys! (`-´)>

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

BARENNNN TAIIIIIIINNNN ☆

や、みんな!ヾ(^∇^) げんきかい?☆

I'm a day late but HAPPY VALENTINES to those who enjoy it with another (family or not), and HAPPY S.A.D day to those celebrating being single proudly haha.

For those who are living in Malaysia, we've all heard of the "Valentine Day Trap" campaign where several Muslim Departments rally together in campaigning against celebrating Valentine's Day for Muslims since they rationalized that it's a Christian based celebration (or in some cases, Greek based) and that it promotes pre-marital sex at the end of the day especially amongst the younger generation. Not to mention, they claim that it's a way for the Christians to pull Muslims into committing sins and embracing Christianity. (I know right ;;; )

As a young Muslim today, I definitely disagree with this. I was initially extremely appauled at the deplorable state of mind these departments have for other religions. I mean c'mon. It's VALENTINES.

Sure, yes, Valentines is based on the Christian priest, St. Valentines but it's to celebrate his love for his religion and the fact that he helped alot of people during his time in prison. Today it's not like people go to churches to celebrate Valentines. And not everyone spend it with their boyfriend or girl friend. (` q `;;) I mean, like I always spend it with friends and family. It's to celebrate our love for each other.

I mean isn't that what Islam is all about too? Love and embracing everyone regardless of who they are? I know at least the Prophet Muhammad S.A.W embraced others regardless of how he was treated. Aren't we taught to exemplify him?

Over all in all I was disappointed on how the departments were portraying Malaysian Muslims. Now people in and out of the country has a certain perception if you're a devoted Muslim. (.__.;;)

REGARDLESS! ♪(ノ´∀`*)ノ I spent Valentines mainly drawing and doing work. Since my parents went out for lunch and all, I kept at my schedule. Oh and also spent time playing with my 3 year old sister ♡

I also took the time to do a quick doodle to relief stress. IT WAS AWESOME! so here be my loot. Featuring Alois Trancy from Kuroshitsuji II. He's not my favourite but I love love love his designs! Done in a little over an hour with Pens and COPICs. haha it's refreshing to do it in a messy sketchy style ♡


I'm signing off now so see ya in a bit guys! ☆

Saturday, February 12, 2011

After the Rain

Hey guys! ヾ(^∇^)

It seems that lately all I've been tied up with is manga work and being cooped up in the house. There's nothing much to report since things have been less than colorful for the beginning of February. I wonder why? (` q `;;)

It's not that I'm complaining, but rather... these days I don't feel like doing anything. Even drawing or positive books don't really give me that much of a kick in the butt anymore ガ━━Σ(゚Д゚|||)━━ン!! GAH, THE TRAGEDY. I don't feel like my usual energetic self these days.

Maybe it's because I'm anxious about my Nanyang results? O(≧x≦)O They only come out end of this month or in March. Or maybe it's because I miss my friends? I haven't seen some since Comic Fiesta 2010 and some I haven't heard of from for weeks already. (; q ;) Or is it because I've run out of new anime to watch? LAWL

It could also be because I'm kinda slacking in my manga work. O(≧xO;;)O It seems that recently I and Oyabin have come up with a schedule for all my unfinished manga work which is awesome and all. I mean if you don't plan to finish it, it won't finish. But I tend to feel very discouraged if I don't finish that day's quota and it makes me wanna finish it less and less. (.__.;;) oh dear.

GWAH! all in all maybe I just need a tight slap to the face and snap out of it. (゚ー゚)(。_。)ウンウン I mean I'm 20 for goodness sake this year. Most kids my age are already in their second year or final year of college /sigh. and I'm not even in one yet. oh my goodness.

Come to think of it, most kids my age have something going for them. Singing, or drawing or entrepreneurship. (.______.;;;) .........................................oh man.

ksbdjfsbdjh OVER ALL IN ALL 8D I'm just gonna lay low and just...... relax for a bit. or do work. or something /orz haha I'm a mess 8D;;;;

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Fight On!! : Kazuya Minekura Tribute

Bus Gamer (c) Kazuya Minekura

Amongst all the power figures in the manga industry, one of my all time hero(ine) is no other than Kazuya Minekura-sensei. I first fell in love with her copic works when I read her classic series, Gensoumaden Saiyuki and Saiyuki Reload. She very well inspired me to pick up copics instead of any other medium and with every new illustration she makes, it propels me to push my skills further than I ever believed they could go.

I often frequent her blog, Nitro to glimpse at the products she makes since I can't get them here and all and I haven't get the chance to go there in a while. So I updated myself with all the entries and to my dismay, read about her bone tumor surgery at the End December.

My heart just....collapsed for her. My kanji isn't too good so I had to use and online translator for alot of the kanjis. She talked in detail about her tumour and what I got to translate was that her bone tumour was on the right side of her face which caused her whole right side to collapse. That and at least 3 long paragraphs of her description of her illness was more than enough to just tear up.

Even through all these, her main concern was her work. She was worried about not being up to par and mentions that there are other people who have gone through worse and still was able to do more. She also apologized to the readers that was looking forward to her manga in the magazines weekly and that she'd disappoint them for a while since she's not allowed to overstrain herself. Even with that she managed to complete 8 designs for the life size cutout and 4 limited edition (detailed) stickers of Saiyuki Gaiden characters.

More than a month later, she updates her blog with saying that the surgery was a success but she'll take some time to get back on track where her work is concerned but she was touched by all the support she received before her surgery and after. It seems a large region of her fans got together and did more than a thousand cranes and sent it to the editorial department of the magazine where she works and they sent it straight to her hospital room. She even commented that the doctors and nurses said that, that was the most cranes they've seen for one person ever. haha. She thanked all the people that worked together for that and those that chartered her back and forth from the hospitals so she could work.

Since I'm pretty late in doing anything I though I should at least do a tribute for her. I mean, I can't imagine if she didn't make the surgery. I think I'd have been devastated and probably go through a huge art block (yikes!). So I acually wanted to draw for her but I'm pretty tied up with work I can't dismiss (.____.;;) so I thought why not post up a cover that I did with my fellow Mass D members last week? (*・∀・)/♡



So here's the Mass D (Iwashi, Me and Oyabin)'s tribute to Kazuya Minekura-sensei. This is for inspiring us through our childhood in Life and on paper with your strong will, determination and wonderful art. So here's the insert song for the Gensoumaden Saiyuki animation series: "Open Up Your Mind" by Mirai.

(sorry in advance fo the pitchiness gaiz haha (` q `;;) we're still learning~) Hope you enjoy it anyhow!

Have an awesome day gaiz!!! ♪(ノ´∀`*)ノ

Sunday, February 6, 2011

Singing fun

hey y'all ヾ(^∇^)

Had a blast of fun when my GAR partner, Iwashi came over for Chinese New Year and we did the one thing we always do when we get together; record songs. haha we looove singing together with Oyabin. We literally sang till we couldn't and when the other two was resting, I decided to take the opportunity to play with Iwashi's awesome microphone and recorded a ton of solo songs ( ゚▽゚)/

It's nothing professional sounding, but I was pretty proud of em. I'm always nervous and self conscious when someone is around or when recording so my singing tends to flail haha. (゚ー゚)(。_。)ウンウン So I was just happy I didn't suck in these past few recent ones. haha so I thought I'd share it with you guys! (*≧▽≦)♪ Hope it doesn't bleed your ears or anything haha.

I'm not gonna upload them all at once since there's so many of them, but I'll put them bit by bit as I feel like it. ♥



For this post, I uploaded "Kimi no Kioku" by Yumi Kawamura from the Persona 3 Soundtrack. ♪(ノ´∀`*)ノ It's one of my favourite from the soundtrack. And since I don't have the instrumental fo the track, I recorded it without music (well, it was a spur of the moment thing). So please excuse the fan noise and my pitchy-ness and all haha. Still learning how to use the Audacity Program (not to mention singing in general). anyways let me know what you think! (*・∀・)/♡