Recent work submiited for Kult magazine. The female genitalia and anything that is related to it is generally considered bad for FORTUNE in Chinese custom.
We believe Larky Bat might change all that! ( Special Thanks to Steve Lawler )
Digital painting using Photoshop
This mermaid is based on John William Waterhouse’s painting of a mermaid in 1901. I learnt a lot through making bad mistakes and good mistakes, and there is no better teacher than practice. All the OIC people I know (this means you!) are already talented in some way, so acrylic or oils are just new media to manipulate. I’m no master in painting, so if you have tips, please share with me, and if you have any questions, I am happy to share imho 
Deadline has been extended to 9th August 2010 2359hrs. If you want to submit more entries- you are most welcome to do so- we will pick the best entries. Please follow the instructions- don’t sent us file attachments! Use download links.
We have received many entries! Thanks for the overwhelming response! ( Added – 2nd August 2010 )
Calling all drawers, doodlers, hobbyists and illustrators in Singapore- pls sign up and participate!!
( Listed above are some examples as samples only )
We are stepping up the gears to celebrate our 4th Anniversary by kick starting an exciting project and roll-call.
If you love illustrating- we want to know you!!
Submit your artwork and be seen in this NEW OICsingapore’s latest project to make Singapore based illustrators seen and heard!!
This new platform will be scheduled for launch very close to our anniversary on 18th Oct 2010. More info coming soon.
About the new platform:
We will feature the artwork of as many good/ upcoming/ interesting illustrators as we can find in this roll-call
Each artwork will also feature links to the artists website and some useful info about the illustrators.
This new platform is an on going exercise and will provide many hits and publicity when launched.
How to take part:
Register you name and info here to take part: http://www.oicsingapore.com/event-rsvp.php?id=12
Direct link for registration if you are totally new to OIC: http://www.oicsingapore.com/event-reg.php?id=12
Download the zipped folder below and follow the instructions. Please post questions in the comments section and we will revert asap.
http://oicsingapore.com/project/OIC_artistName_rev0709.zip Apologies for inconvenience caused ( updated 2010/07/12 )
Minimum requirements:
Thanks for taking part in this project.
Please spread the word and the good drawing vibes. Retweet and blog about this like mad !! thanks ( Updated 2010/07/04 )
mural work for scoop of art cafe
hi all, thanks for welcoming me into this group. a bit about me: i am a corporate crony by day, vigilante doodler behind wanton doodle by night, with the dark circles to prove it. my doodles are borne out of sheer boredom, the desire to stay awake during mind-numbing meetings and the compulsion to expend office supplies. i doodle on apparel, canvas, home ware, skateboard decks, vinyl toys, unconscious victims and just about anything that doesn’t move when tickled.
Book your OIC Portrait session now! Please spread the word. get your friends down to pose for us too!
Polish your drawing skills & catch up with your OIC buddies at the same time. Everyone gets 20 minutes to draw the “patron/ sitter” at the same time. You get $10 for each drawing sold . Make it PLAYFUL and COLOURFUL, all skill levels welcomed. OIC Portrait Day is about artists having fun and experimenting with new ways to capture an interesting image and making new friends.
You don’t have to be an OIC member to take part but you have to register and please read the FAQ. Come and draw, make friends and spread good drawing vibes.
( Poster illustration contributed by Jeroel Leyble – You can see his folio here )
Registration Fee is S$10/-
*Posting your work for view & sale (compulsory ) is a sign of appreciation to the patron/sitter/ poser .
The upcoming sketchwalk with OIC and Urbansketchers will be at KTM, Tanjong Pagar Railway Station which will be relocating to Woodlands soon. This will be a good chance to sketch this historic landmark inside and out, trains included.
Tia, the organiser, says that they have famous Teh Tarik for tea break finish with Bak Kut Teh lunch at Tai Wah opposite at PSA/HDB block.
We will meet at Tanjong Pagar MRT control station at 9am. And start walking toward the old train station at 9am sharp. Please call Tia at 96968080 if you have any questions.
Direction map can be found HERE. (use this if you are driving and are meeting us directly at the railway station)
Some random, unconnected items from my inspirations folder to share with you all–Noma Bar and his awesome visual puns, Gabriel Moreno’s showstopper drawings, and illustrative title sequences.
First: an Israeli graphic-designer & illustrator hybrid I’m sure most of you have heard about. I apologize if this recc is obvious/redundant, but I thought it’s worth posting for anyone who hadn’t encountered his work before. Noma Bar specializes in deceptively simple imageries that holds multiple meanings. His work especially shines in news editorials, as his ability to translate topical issues into the simplest forms never fail to amaze me. Here’s a few examples.
On Rhetoric.
On Dutch government’s proposed ban on Burkas.
On gun control
On America’s occupation of Iraq and the pursuit of oil.
For a comprehensive view of his work, you can take a look at his portfolio, http://www.dutchuncle.co.uk/illustrators/du/noma-bar.
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In a way Gabriel Moreno’s work is the exact opposite of Noma Bar’s–it’s intricate and brimming with crazy amount of details, and is extravagant in its complexity. It’s always nice to see the works in which patience and dedication of the artist is evident. I can get quite lazy myself, so looking at his fruit of labor reminds me to be more meticulous.
(via koikoikoi.com)
To see more of his work, go to http://www.gabrielmoreno.com/
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Ok, last but not least, The Art of the Title Sequence (http://www.artofthetitle.com/) is a wonderful web archive of exceptional movie opening / closing titles. It covers the making of process and interviews with the studios / creators involved. Really fantastic stuff. Here are two of my faves.
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This is the 2nd times I using my water colour this year. The first time was at the Portrait Day at March. After the March portrait day I went to buy a brown ink pen until June I finally got a chance to use it. haha~
Now a days I usually do digital drawing as clients often require a digital files and many changes as many of you knew it. When too use to the Undo function, I’m scared of drawing on a paper with ink but I used to draw with ballpoint pen many years ago.
So that’s the reason of joining the portrait day is to force myself drawing on paper and draw in a limited time. This remind me when I was still in high school, we used to do sketching on the street, rushing home work like water colour painting or oil painting etc. It require very sharp observation and also good skill.
Too much rubbish~ here are the only 2 sketches that I managed to shoot on that day.
The little man above was hard to draw~ I’ve tried 2 times but failed end up I change my position and do a quite sketch of him, a bit rough but I quite like it.
This one was the very last drawing on that day, probably because of I’ve done so many sketches, my hands are warmed up, lines are fine, water colour also in control.
