Say Goodbye,2009.

I can't really describe 2009 in a good way, though I know it wasn't too bad. I came to an understanding in my life that I feel like I wouldn't have if things would have been different. I don't wanna sound all dramatic and weird, but I feel like I have matured and it's now time to start using what I know for better things.  


And with that I feel like it's time for a rebuild in my life. I need to take chances, motivate myself and do a better job taking care of myself. 


I know 2009 has been a very shitty year for mostly everyone. I hope everyone feels like starting off fresh and feel like things will be different in the new year.  


Change is good. Change is welcomed. 


And with that, I have some fan art to share. This is the first sketch I did of Rogue that I like. I always drawn her odd and off for some reason. And she's one of my favorite characters. :(
 
And Catwoman. 
 
I have been using Brush pens and I like them alot. They also help with my problems with antomy because when I use them I can draw the anatomy without concentrating on it. Because when I do, I throw my drawings off I believe. Anyway I need to buy more. Once spring comes I can go out and draw some real humans. 


I should go to bed early tonight. I want to do something tomorrow something that involves the outside world.

Pictures speak better

I am not in a writing mood today.  Feel like so much is going and then nothing. I hate ups and downs. I like consistency.

So, if I am not fumbling about this city,I am reading, "Love and the time of Cholera" (someone forgot to tell me this was a tragic love story. Probably couldn't put zombies in it huh?) and looking at fine art by fine people.
People who inspire me to get better.

audrey kawasaki's artwork is beautiful and it's mostly done on wood. And I can only imagine what it looks like in person. :'D

 Paul Pope is one of my new favorite artists. Hi- fructose magazine did a story on him and I found most of his graphic novels at the library (hurrah for libraries!) As you can see he has also manged to break through the golden gates of comics and draw dc/marvel's signature characters. I prefer his own work though (Heavy Liquid and 100%)

I have tons of other artists and writers who I greatly admire, but these two are my current favorites.
The rest are random pictures that I have seen around all the art sites I go to.

Junko Mizuno's work can best be described as "Fairy tales on a 70's acid trip".

Ashley Wood's Tank Girl.

The Invisible woman will never be this Booty-licious again.

Rogue is such an underrated marvel character. She put Ms.Marvel into a coma and stole her powers. She needs more attention.

I joined Concept Art because I saw this picture.

Maybe if they would've changed Catwoman's suit it would've been a better movie? Seriously, that suit was horrible.

At the Head.

Days pass. Things Change.  I am waiting patiently to see what I'll have to do for next year.

I am such an impatient person. I wish I had other things to occupy  my time but I don't.

Once I know for certain on what I need to do, I'll be more motivated.

But I am not a whiner. I gave that up awhile ago. It's now all about figuring how to continue going down the right path and not getting myself into trouble.  Luckily trouble doesn't follow me too much. Just in random spurs.

I got to meet Harvey Pekar, (He's most known for American Splendor,but has written numerous stories and was once an avid Jazz collector.) He talked mainly about how he got into comics and the progress it was to get to where he is today. He talked about his days with Robert Crumb and how they started working together. He did talk abit about the movie. He pointed out that the only reason why he did the movie was because he was being paid. And when the movie turned out to be good that was just a bonus.

He touched on alot of different  subjects, a big one was the state of the publishing companies. He currently has 4-5 books in limbo because of the demise of publishing companies and fear of them getting wiped off. It's crazy about what's going on but hey, it a recession, only rich people have anything and the rest of us are just floating. I never expected to be rich from making comics, it was about being happy from making comics. We all should be able to do something that makes us happy even if it doesn't leave you with riches and jewels. Even if I always have a side job, If I am able to make and publish comics, I'd be pretty set with that. And who knows maybe I won't even need one.  Rambling.

All in all,the talk was pretty good. I got something signed and sounded like a fool as always. I have been going to shows and meeting bands since I was 15 and I'm still an awkward girl. I am slowly replacing my music days with my comic days.  I am ready to let go of all the reckless part of my youth. Hello, adulthood I am ready to work so I can be a lazy old woman in the future.

Ugh Norbit is a horribly bad movie, But you can't look a way. It's that bad.

So I didn't get to go to Meet the Writer for Neil Gaiman but I think this one was alot better. Plus it was in one of my old neighborhoods on the westside, across the street from my middle school. I was thinking about if I do "The Lonely Hearts Project" I might based it on Cleveland or Chicago. I might never named it actually. Just a random 'quasi-big city' in the northeast. Ah we'll get to that when it comes.

It was thanksgiving the other day. A nice holiday to celebrate nothing at all. I would say something rude about the holiday but we all know what happened no need for me to repeat it. :D I barely celebrate holidays anyway. I don't really care. I'm not expecting anything for christmas and it's okay. Christmas is a children's holiday.

I did get to hang out with E and Tiffers. Tiffers was in from bowling green and we got to talk,hang and eat. We were suppose to go to Melt, but it had a 2 hour wait and we didn't want to wait that long. That's what happens when you go out on saturday night and all the yuppies are out. Old yuppies to be exact.

Ended up eating at a bar down the street where I had a ok hamburger,good curly fries and a nice long island ice tea. Then headed back to Tiffers house where we go drunk and tried on wigs and snuggies. Like old times. Can't drink cheap liquor though.

And since I have decided to participate in "What I wore today" here was last saturday's outfit:

Dress shirt: AE secondhand

Jeans: True romance(or something else.IDK)

Boots:offbrand

Hat: Areopostle

Details. (would've had a better show if my drunk ass didn't delete it. :/)

Necklace: Claries

Stingray pin: Salvation army

I have been lurking about the fashion blogs and such and realized that I should start showing off my style and stuff I want to experiment with. I'm pretty happy with the way I look and I do like dressing up and being creative with my clothes. Because clothes are suppose to be fun and expressive.

I'm tired of yapping. Here are some sketches I did with some brush pens. I love brush pens I think I am going to start using them more. If I get a better handle on those I'm sure I can start working with ink and brushes.

And here's a random sketch of Poison Ivy. Mainly drew it because I have been reading  'DC: Covergirls'.

I was never a big fan of mainstream DC comics, Vertigo is much more my speed. But I think I do want check out more Batgirl storylines esp with Cassandra Cain as new batgirl.

I'm off to eat something good,make some chai tea and watch the always sunny in Philadelphia Christmas special.

I leave you with Chewie being a brat:

lets not try to figure out everything at once

I was suppose to update this thing the other day. Oh Well. Here are some finished (or almost finished) pin ups.
Starting with Octopus girl.

I added more things to this because it needed a background.

I need new supplies ASAP.  I am going to start experimenting with new ideas. Trying to work on bringing out the best in my work. I also might start using ink and brushes again. Also use more illustration board. Get a better truer black. It's the start of alot of Trial and Error when it comes to my work.

I also want a new camera and scanner so my pictures don't look like crap. :(((

Nothing else to report. Just watched Zombieland. Pretty decent Zombie Comedy. Plus Bill Murray was in it. I love Bill Murray.

I need to get out more but the winter days are coming and that makes me even more of a shut in.

Oh well.
 Atleast Left for dead 2 comes out.

Fake Empire by the National

Stay out super late tonight
picking apples, making pies
put a little something in our lemonade and take it with us
we’re half-awake in a fake empire
we’re half-awake in a fake empire

Tiptoe through our shiny city
with our diamond slippers on
do our gay ballet on ice
bluebirds on our shoulders
we’re half-awake in a fake empire
we’re half-awake in a fake empire

Turn the light out say goodnight
no thinking for a little while
lets not try to figure out everything at once
It’s hard to keep track of you falling through the sky
we’re half-awake in a fake empire

Head like a hole

I started a series of Space Girl Pin Ups. Mainly because I like Pin ups and Barbarella.

busy weeks mean no update but does not mean no work!

Last week I worked the polls for the election (that was horrible. Working with people who can't comprehend basic instructions for 15 hours can drive you mad.) I was mainly a floater doing random work and making sure the Grannies didn't mess things up. So I got to do some Character development Sketches. These characters are for my comic I want to do after I'm done with school, my EPIC comic, "1415".
Here are some of my favs:

Z. Part of the main cast.

Darling J. (main cast)

Quicken (main cast)

                                                                         Winny

Everyday I get better. I also sit through tutorials from concept art and they are actually helping ALOT.
Esp with my  photoshop skills. Even though my sister's bf could've been helped me but whatevers. I'm getting shit done. Which is all that matters. DIY bitches.

   I also did this picture but don't like it as much.
I need to quit being lazy and work on my Scripts and Bios too.  I need to make a plan as to what I need to work on first. Which is mainly "The Lonely Hearts Club" since it's the only comic I want to work on right now and maybe it will become my thesis project for school in the coming future.  Jay and Niki is written random with not too much thought. (will be a web comic after all)

This week the Space Girls will be done plus this Octopus Girl I am currently sketching out.  I love drawing.

Besides that I have being getting all high strung. I also went out of a couple of dates that ended up being a total bust. Most dudes are total assholes anyway and I refused to lower my standards which means giving up faith on ever dating someone here. Which gives me even more reasons to want to leave. I have no reason to stay. Plus I need to find a dude who's just as much of a nerd as me. Someone who'd love my quirks, witty humor and high sex drive. Gotta have some one who can keep up! har har har. Seriously though.
But If I can get out of Ohio I'll wait. Because it's always worth the wait.

I want to travel, see the world. Experience cultures and people who don't look like extras from Deliverance.

Ugh I am in a bad mood but looking at Lolitas makes me happy.

Soooo Cute. I would try this style but I don't think I could pull it off. Maybe a water down version. I just like the bows, the ruffles and skirts. Some of the stuff is way too cutesy. EGL is a better fit.
I am also didn't know how many other black girls where into it too.  I am not the only one yay!

I love way too many different things.

Something else that makes me happy, Chewie and Vader.

Apparently one day while I was out they decided to jump on my computer and take pictures.

I'll update again tomorrow. Show off my new pin ups!