the sketchbook project: Autumn inspired pages WIP

Finally got around to posting updates to my sketchbook project pages.

Been super delayed due to my impromptu Vacation and other work stuff.

Here's the progress of what I have worked on inspired by Autumn, Drake and my sister(Paolo thinks she doesn't look like her).

I used Prang watercolor and 3 kinds of brushes: A chinese brush, Sakura and Namura brushes in diff sizes.

The Paper of the sketchbook is not actually that good for watercolor so I switched to using my own paper for some of the other pages.

I usually start off with a rough sketch(super-rough sketch!).

I usually paint in the face first or leave it for last.

The leaves actually make me think of waffles...

I think I need to correct that but I don't know how now=(.

My significant other, also known as my best critique 

is advising me to add another color...

Anyway, I finished it using the same colors 

and am deciding later on how to improve it.

Happy Easter Egg Hunting!

-the weekend artist-

the weekend artist artist fave art materials: A digital toy camera

photo from http://leicarumors.com/2010/12/15/leica-look-a-like.aspx/

As I have mentioned in my previous post my craving for lomography 

has not been sated at all.

My hubby has been saying that it is really not worth my money since it's only a 'toy' being the 'expert' on cameras. 

He has been into photography way before I met him, so maybe he is right. 

So I settled on a digital toy camera which is a Vivitar Vivicam 

specifically the one on the left.

 I bought it with a fabric strap(quite similar to the one in the picture above in tan color). They often describe this model as a Leica-look-alike. 

I fell in love with it's vintage look.

Here are some sample shots from the same model of camera. 

All photos taken from http://p-gear.com/SHOP/viv8027.html

I actually bought the cam for  around HKD 800.00 in hongkong from Log-On.

The quality can't compare though to a good Digital camera but it does serve it's purpose generating lomo-ish shots. 

p.s. Im still wanting a Diana lomo camera...hopefully soon!

goodbye for now...

-the weekend artist- 

the weekend artist inspiration #11: A short trip through Hongkong

As you read this I have already arrived in Manila for more than a month already. Passing by the City of Angels on my way back!(more on that one on my next posts). A lot has happened since...been to Hongkong and back.

A trip to hongkong is never complete without a visit to Shamshuipo. A shopping mecca for craft and fashion lovers like me. I always feel inspired just browsing thru the stores.

I've been hoarding art and crafts materials from every visit. Buttons, tassels, paper materials, vintage stickers, swatches of fabrics, and all other what-nots.

Visiting Hongkong has always been inspiring. Their appreciation for fashion and arts is seen everywhere. Whenever I go visit my love for photography has always been revived.
I have always drooled over Lomography whenever I am there. 
I saw this cute store along granville and I really wanna go back on my next trip and probably finally buy a special Diana edition I have been pinning away for! (*sigh*) 

It's going to be a long and inspiring weekend...have a great one!

-the weekend artist-