A little gift for a sweetie pie

I got a freelance gig, doing 4 illustrations for a little girls birthday. 3 scenic and 1 portrait, all cartoon style. Through this I realized, I am definitely faster with pencil/ink than starting straight digitally. I am going to color digitally but I'm too old school to be starting straight from the comp.

Here are the 2 of the scenic, I still need to work on the elephant.

here's a suprise!

The children's book author that I was suppose to collaborate with last year actually contacted me. However, I don't think that I would be able to work on it. Aside from what Dennis have told me, also working with GU, EK, and 2 other freelances. I wonder if I really am super human or not.

But while with everything, I am working on a private piece. Even though it's just a preliminary sketch, the purpose of this illustration is dedicated to Cantonese Chinese Opera. Even though I was born in the U.S. I have always been fascinated with C.O. My dad is a huge fan himself. My aunt and uncle are also in charge of the Opera group in NY. I tried joining the troupe 2 years ago, but due to schedule conflict, I have to quit. So I just show up for the show. =)

Art works!

Doobee doobee doo

I got an offer today from GU to be the Lead Colorist! I shouldn't celebrate too much yet, since I still need the complete agreement with the team and also how they are going to go about it. But he did say, " it's a green light if ur interested". Right now we are waiting for this guy to finish the color test. If they make him my assistant then he better be ready to make some really good coffee! j/k as much as a previous manager will do that, I will not be that mean.

On the other hand, I got a gig to do the coloring for one of friend and also another illustration gig. 4 drawings for a little girls b-day coming up in April. As much as I am back home now, things are looking as if it's turning for the better.

DarkStalker Tribute

A few weeks ago a friend sent all of us a link regarding to Udon's tribute to the DarkStalker series which they are accepting submissions. As much as I was never much exposed to the world of DS, I definitely can say that I am a huge fan of Hsien-ko and her sister. That is the illustration that I did. Of course, I can't have it shown, yet. At least until the release of the book due later on this year. I'm just glad that I finished and it only took about 20 hours. So now i'm going to celebrate with ice cream. Flavor? Cookie & Cream.

Happy Birthday daddy!!!

"Dearest Daddy,

"Even though it has been a really cold winter,

Our love for you will keep you warm and toasty!"

Lots of Love,
A & E

Well, it's been almost a month since I posted. Okay, I will admit it, I haven't been the most creatively driven person. First off, CHINESE NEW YEAR!! To those that know, this holiday do run for 12 days and yesterday was the OFFICAL start of the Ox year. =) Following quickly after, my daddy's birthday (which is tomorrow).

Here is a birthday cartoon that is my gift to my dad. This has been a really cold winter and this is to send the message of love.