magi, yeah there's a time limit. 1 hour. so we have to draw the theme in any medium, however we want to draw it, but we should not exceed the time limit. Mine's a bit far from the "self-doubt" theme, but it works.

thanks Dshu!

and jessy, I'm really sorry for the delay :( I'm having on-the-job training (it's like work experience thing) and I haven't got the the chance to sit down and draw some panels. Although I have read your story and I have a basic idea of the plot.. I just don't have the time to do the pages :(. Don't worry, I'm gonna start it this week. So if there would be any new art coming from me, it would be about Rue. I promise.

*Shakes fist* You better! Also remind me to get on aim and get in touch with you soon.

GAH! After a month of not drawing anything (curse you summer job-experience thing!), I tried drawing an imaginary creature for my drawing club. Prior to this, I draw an octopus and a werewolf, but unfortunately, I wasn't able to scan them.

So anyway, I just realized I suck at drawing stuff based mainly from imagination. I tried doing different creatures, but I end up failing. Either it turns into some humanoid being, or I open a drawing or image of another creature and "copy" it. Perhaps I'm not that experienced yet to start drawing based on imagination, and I lack originality, which are quite critical if I want to start drawing a sequential story. Anyway, here's the dog thing I drew today. I believe the right arm/paw is pretty fucked up. Too much lines.

http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/daikon/th_dog.jpg

P.S. I'm currently working on one of Jessy's stsories, but I won't be posting any art until I finish em. Still doing thumbnails on how the panel flows and all. Hi Jessy! :)

I actually really like this werewolf/dog (?) thingy. It looks rather convincing. Just because it is drawn from imagination doesn't mean those creatures shouldn't have at least some semblance to some of the real life animals in terms of how they move or body structures. Its all about organizing the thought process, some of the thing that one might think about when designing a certain creatures might be some the practicalities of some of their features, sometimes based on the environment that those creatures lived in, or the circumstances in which the creature is created. Of course, that doesn't mean one must apply those logic (and you can come up with the look, and reverse engineer the logic too), its just that it would be easier to organize your thought and find references.

Yeah, exactly what I was thinking. Since I wanted to create something that can actually move or act in the real world with it's given body structure. I kind of hate how other people make creatures without thinking if what they're doing will "work". Something like that.

(my english is terrible tonight)

Hey that creature reminds me of Ifrit so much..

Awesome, fucking awesome.. I love comic-style drawings.. All your drawings rock..

I missed you =(

Me too =(

Don't worry I'll work on your Rue when I have some free time. Since I'm trying to join this group but they want me to submit a sample of sequential art. So I'm using your story. :)

Sweet! I look sooooo forward to it. You have no idea.

Tissue paper art.

http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/daikon/th_tissue.jpg

Very busy with school and shit. No time to draw properly. :(

No such thing. You don't draw just because you don't feel like it. Otherwise you draw on the fly if you have to. Hold that thought, how about "improperly done" ones? like sketch, doodles and drawing done from life? Those could be very interesting to see also, even though it is meant to be thrown away after a time.

Besides the tissue paper art thingy, I haven't seem you done much studies.

But studies are boring, Magi. And when you're bored and drawing, it shows in your work.

yeah, and when I say "properly", I kind ofrefer to art that I can include in my portfolio. There's this local group of artists who conduct exhibits and all, they are more into digital rendered art. A few of my friends are part of the group, they are asking me to submit a portfolio so it can be screened. And I don't have a "proper" portfolio :(

But magi has a point.

Wow, you are joining a art associate? That's kinda exciting, actually. :3 This could be your springboard to opportunity in the industry sometimes, I thought it could be a tight fit for you guys. Are you guys doing publication also or simply exhibitions?

For now, they're doing exhibits only. The publication/comics thing is still under plans, it's a bit difficult, budget and all. But I want to join this group, at least I can get some exposure. But with the amount of schoolwork I'm doing, it would probably take some time before I can make a presentable portfolio.

You WOULD side with Captain America. Bah!

In the past few weeks, I haven't really got the time or the motivation to draw. Maybe because of a lot of school work and stuff. So to change that, I have decided that I return to my old habit of drawing something, anything, every night. So that my skills won't degrade and it's also a way to sqeeze those creative juices stuck in my head. I've promised people that I will be doing some art for them, and I really apoligize that until now I haven't finished or even started doing it. Sorry Jessy :(

My sketch for tonight. Took me 45 minutes approx. It seems that I'm getting slow. (click the image for a bigger view)

http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/daikon/art/th_shulkie.jpg

Considering that you have tried alternative hand pose, not really. It looks good, I wish you would challenge yourself a bit, but its tall order considering that you are so busy.

Yeah, but still, an hour or 2 from my schedule won't do harm. I think my main problem is the motivation or inspiration to draw something. Unlike other people who are either forced, or have to draw everyday because they have to, or it's what they actually do (art school, work, etc.) But I'll try my best to get back into drawing, it's such a waste if I don't.

Actually, it's the same thing that happened 5-6 years ago. I got into college and I stopped drawing, which "reset" my skills. So now, I'm trying to make up for the lost time and opportunity to improve my art.

Are you often very tired when you are in your off time?

A bit. You know the feeling of being "drained", or you just want to sit down and relax. It's like that. I find it hard to draw in that state since when I draw, I kind of get myself into it. I sometimes imagine stories while I draw, it's like a totally different thing. Or maybe it's just me.

I know what you mean about the way you have to sort of force yourself to draw. Because you really don't feel as though you're compelled to in some way. I mean, not like you get paid for it or it's for a grade. I go through the same shit with my writing.

And don't worry about it. I'm a patient woman! (Also read my new story)

Also, forgot to add that that's a great looking Shulkie. Yay for everybody's favorite hot, green slut.

This is for Jessy.

http://www.opimage.co.uk/u/daikon/art/th_knife.jpg

p.s. magi, can you color it if you have some spare time?

That's a hot knife. And check out that side boob.

I am with spiderman.

You are saying it as if I am always here. oh wait, I am, nevermind

But that'll change once this semaster starts.

http://www.studiomagi.com/temp/knife_colored_sd.jpg
The line art looks really good, I am sure Jessykins will be happy. :3

EDIT:
I actually perfer the black and white look.