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Friday, November 27, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Day 187: I Ain't 'Fraid of no GHOSTS (Slimer)
I am hosting a (very) last minute Halloween Party this weekend, because I'm insane and I don't already have enough on my plate, and I decided to surprise my friends by trying to recreate the classic 90's beverage Ecto-Cooler! I got a fancy glass drink dispenser from the store that I'm going to fill it up using a recipe I found online, and to decorate it I made my own Slimers!
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Starburst Messenger Bag - A Crafting Throw Back
I was writing up a food review over on my other blog, Sometimes Foodie, and I referenced this bag I made when I was in high school. I figured I'd link to it so that if anyone was curious they could see what it looked like, but I can't seem to find it anywhere on the internet.
Maybe I never posted it? Or maybe whatever site I used in high school is no longer around, anyway... I still had it in my closet, and I have been neglecting this blog, so I figured I'd post this crafty throwback here. This way I can link to it while still posting something "new" over here. (Which is long overdue!)
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Day 185: Hocus Pocus
Okay, I'm going to attempt to jump back into this! We're back to a doodle every night starting tonight! I swear.
Ideally I would have loved to do Inktober, but I already missed the first 10 days, so it is what it is.
Here are some doodles I did while watching Hocus Pocus with my sister tonight. I tried to play around with some different styles and levels of detail while keeping things cartoon-y. It was a lot of fun doodling again.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Day 184: I'm being a Very Bad Art Blogger
So I've been a really bad art blogger and this site has been neglected for too long, so here are some doodles I did while watching Hackers on Netflix. I've always loved this movie, and even though the technology seems so outdated when compared to what we have today, the art direction and styling of this film is freaking amazing.
I'm obsessed.
Also, I don't know who I want to marry more, Matthew Lillard's character (Cereal Killer) or Angelina Jolie's (Acid Burn).
Friday, September 4, 2015
FREE 8" x 8" Swatch of sailor moon fabric! (Expires at 12PM TODAY!)
Get a FREE SWATCH of my fabrics!
Spoonflower brought back the Poly Crepe de Chine, so they’re allowing people to get free swatches!
Feel free to check out my shop and get yourself a FREE 8″ x 8″ SWATCH of some Sailor Moon-y goodness~!
Feel free to check out my shop and get yourself a FREE 8″ x 8″ SWATCH of some Sailor Moon-y goodness~!
OFFER EXPIRES 9/4/15 (TODAY) AT 12PM ET
Saturday, August 22, 2015
I’ll be Selling at Baltimore Comic Con 2015!
I’ll be Selling at Baltimore Comic Con 2015!
Sorry for the lack of posts, I've been a bit overwhelmed with everything that's been going on and restocking my stuff for the convention, but I'm so excited! This will be my first time ever selling at this convention, so I'm not sure how it'll go, but I'm hoping that it'll be a blast! It's held in the same convention center as Otakon, it's a bit smaller, so the layout is a bit different.To register for the convention visit: http://baltimorecomiccon.com
This year Baltimore Comic Con takes place during the 25th, 26th, & 27th of September.
It’s a full weekend filled with panels, special guests, art and all kinds of events!
If you’re going, be sure to stop by and visit me! I’ll have all kinds of art and I’ll be cosplaying with my sister!
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Day 183: More Sharpie Doodles
Another day, another doodle with some Sharpie pens on a random piece of sample book paper. I will do a more fleshed out piece tomorrow, but it's 4:30 in the morning, so I gotta get my butt to bed.
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Day 182: I'm back, baby!
Annnd I'm back! I got a pack of Sharpie pens from the back to school section of Target and I really wanted to test them out, so I used an old sample paper book from work that was going to be recycled, and made a little self portrait-style doodle.
It's been really hard to get back into my old routine of doing a doodle or something every night along with my food reviews and nightly workout. I was doing so well with everything, but right before Otakon I got overwhelmed and it all just fell apart. I'm really disappointed in myself, but I'm picking up right where I left off, so let's see if I can still make it to 365 different doodles. I also want to start using my tablet again. I haven't picked that up in a while... oh well, it's nearly 4AM on a work night, so I better get to bed. Tomorrow is another day!
It's been really hard to get back into my old routine of doing a doodle or something every night along with my food reviews and nightly workout. I was doing so well with everything, but right before Otakon I got overwhelmed and it all just fell apart. I'm really disappointed in myself, but I'm picking up right where I left off, so let's see if I can still make it to 365 different doodles. I also want to start using my tablet again. I haven't picked that up in a while... oh well, it's nearly 4AM on a work night, so I better get to bed. Tomorrow is another day!
Friday, August 7, 2015
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
A shot of the stud earrings I sold at Otakon this year!
I’ve been making these items for years, and the last two times I sold at Otakon, I barely sold any of it. This year, almost my entire stock is gone! I have no idea what changed, or why jewelry was so popular this year, but I’m not complaining. It felt really nice to have people appreciate my work.
Since a lot of these sold, I have to make new ones for Baltimore comic-con next month. So I might try and film a polymer clay tutorial or something while I work. Craft videos are so hard to shoot! I have a new-found respect for crafty YouTubers.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Hey look, FREE STUFF! (Only until noon TOMORROW!)
Get a FREE SWATCH of my fabrics!
Spoonflower just added stretch lycra, so they’re allowing people to get free swatches!I’m supper excited, because this means I might be able to buy my own fabric and make leggings! How cool would that be? Feel free to check out my shop and get yourself a FREE SWATCH of some Sailor Moon-y goodness~!
OFFER EXPIRES 8/5/15 (TOMORROW) AT 12PM ET
Friday, July 31, 2015
Doughnuts are in this season.
Doughnuts are in this season.
Seriously though, I sold out of every single doughnut related item I made. Gotta restock and get ready for Baltimore Comic Con in September, plus I’m applying to two more local cons on Saturday that’ll take place this winter in NJ. Let’s hope I’m able to do this artist alley thing more often!Wednesday, July 29, 2015
More Otakon Stuff!
Look at these cuties!
Since Wreck-It Ralph is a few years old, I don't see as many cosplayers as I used to. I know my Cosplay-sized pendants are expensive (and rightfully so, they take a lot of work to make), but if you're cosplaying Wreck-It Ralph and you stop by my table, I let you take photos with it for free. (It helps promote the item and I get some awesome shots like this.)
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
I'm back, and mostly alive!
Otakon was so awesome! I got to talk to so many new and interesting people about all kinds of things, I saw amazing costumes, reconnected with two of my amazingly artistic childhood friends, and sell a lot of art.
This was one of the best Artist Alleys I've seen in years. Every artist was so amazingly talented, and the products were so diverse. Sure, everyone and their mom (including me) had something Steven Universe, but that's because Rebecca Sugar is an evil genius who makes me cry with her adorable cartoons.
I sold out of:
- My TWEWY group shot (in both the 11x17 and mini sizes)
- My Sailor Moon Notebooks
- Cat Nip Pillows
- Oops Buttons (Thank Goodness)
- Everything using my Sailor Moon themed fabric from Spoonflower
- Tons of my Polymer Clay Foodie Jewelry
- Nightmare Before Christmas Buttons & Button Packs
- Inner and Outer Senshi Button Packs
I know it's kind of taboo to talk about money and earnings and stuff, but I like being open and honest, so full disclosure, I made more money last year, but I still made more than enough money to make the trip well worth it. I'll be making a bunch more Otakon and Alley-related posts, and on August 1st, I'm getting back into my daily art posts and 30-day workouts. Now that Otakon's over, I need to relax a tiny bit and recuperate. Right now I'm a raspy voiced zombie and it's nearly 3AM. I gotta get my butt into bed.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Day one of Otakon is over, and so far everything is going great! I was Cooking Mama for day one, which seemed appropriate, since I also write Sometimes Foodie. Next is summer Tora Dora uniform, but with a long sleeve shirt because the alley is freaking freezing this year!
Today is also a super long day, it'll be 10AM-11PM... I'm gonna be so dead.
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Expand Your World! - Print for Otakon 2015
Oh man, there’s still so much to do before Otakon! Gahhhh!
I put together this group shot print for the alley, and I’m pretty happy with it. I want to eventually change the bottom portion and replace the pins with a sketch of the black cat from the graffiti wall, but for now, this’ll do just fine.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Day 181: Everything is Chaos
Otakon is two weeks away, time to make my work area look like a war zone and stop sleeping!
I made these awesome sailor moon stationary pads yesterday using 60# writing paper, laser prints, chipboards, and glue. They turned out so cute! I think I'll sell them at Otakon paired with a sticker sheet for $8.00 a piece. Does that sound good? I think it does. There are 25 sheets on each pad, and I only have 11 finished pads to take with me. If they sell well there I'll make more and bring them with me to the International Sailor Moon day in Philadelphia next month.
Want a glimpse at my super messy work table? Check it out under the cut.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Stationary Time!
About 10 years ago, I had these cute little cupcake characters that I used to draw all the time. I made animations for them and everything. I decided to revive them and make some stationary for Otakon. Below the cut are a few more pages, and some of my older works.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
New Stuff on Redbubble! - Unconventional Conventionists
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| I made notebooks with my movie night poster. (But I removed all out movie going info) |
I got so much done this weekend! I can finally walk and move around without feeling pain, since the NY Fancy Food convention really kicked my butt, and I put my mobility to good use by getting a ton of stuff done for Otakon. (Which is approaching so quickly!!!)
Since I'm getting a lot of my art files in order for printing anyway, I decided to start adding them to my Redbubble shop as well.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Day 180: How to be a Jack-Jack Step 2
Gotta get that beauty sleep. Being cute and needy requires a lot of energy.
Friday, July 3, 2015
Day 179: Floop da' Puff
Working on a few Jack-Jack doodles. I really really wanted to make a Pomeranian sticker-sheet, but I'm not happy with any Pomeranian doodles. I feel like they all look like cats!
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Day 178: Inked Pack Mule
My legs are feeling a bit better today than yesterday. Getting up and down stairs is still tense and hurts a bit, but walking on level ground is way better.
I just found out that I have Friday off, so I'll be recording a few Haul videos from my NY trip and hopefully an Art-related video as well. I really like doing art themed videos and design resources, but they require a LOT more preparation than my food ones, but I'd like to post more videos here.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Day 177: Pack Mule
Trying to get back into my routine. Dear god, my legs are so stiff! I took every precaution. I wore comfy shoes, thick socks, fancy support and comfort shoe inserts, the whole nine yards. I walked...I don't even know how many miles, but thanks to my preparation I have zero blisters. Just stiff and sore muscles. I feel like all my muscles and tendons are pulled taught like rubber bands. Hopefully I'll be less stiff and more mobile soon. I still have so much to do!
This doodle is a more calm (and less frizzy and gross) version of myself on day one. I wore a dress, my camera strap, by press badge, my purse, an umbrella, and a giant bag filled with press materials and goodies. I walked all the way to and from the con carrying all this stuff, so now I have some broken capillaries and bruising on my shoulders from all the weight.
Monday, June 29, 2015
My body is one giant bruise
I just got back from New York and boy, are my arms tired. Seriously, I feel like my body is one giant bruise, but the show was absolutely amazing! I've been updating my tumblr and instagram accounts with some of my antics and adventures, because they are easier to update from my mobile than this blog, but full write ups are on the way!
In the meantime, here are some photo-bullet-points from my trip!
More 365 Art Buttons
I’m working on a little button-pack for Otakon with some of my 365 art. These images aren’t final, they have a bleed to allow the images to wrap seamlessly around the button. I’ll have to print them out and give them a press to see if they need some tweaking before I commit. I’m really digging evil-cat-monster-thing as a button, I hope he turns out nicely.
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Some Prints for Otakon
I took a few of my 365 drawings and put them together to make a print for Otakon. At first I was going to cut them out and make them individual prints, but I really really like them together. Maybe I’ll just leave them as-is.
Also, I really seem to like bare shoulders.
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Day 176: Business Cards make me legit, right?
Summer Fancy Food Show, Here I Come!
I'm heading to NY this weekend to attend my first ever food industry event! (I’m so nervous!)Wifi-permitting, I’ll be posting updates while I’m there, but I don’t know how great my connection will be. Keep an eye on my Instagram account for any photo updates.
Since I am still playing around with my business card design, I just printed and cut these temp cards at work to get me through the weekend. They are standard size (3.5"x 2") on 12PT single side coated stock. Not too shabby.
The final cards will have a spot UV, which means stamp-like gloss coating, on the front with all the scattered images, but I'll be sticking with a matte back just in case I want to write any notes or anything while I'm networking.
See you all on Tuesday!
Friday, June 26, 2015
Day 175: The Notebook
Another digital design entry for tonight. I've been so busy getting ready for Otakon and the Fancy Food show that I didn't have a chance to draw tonight, but I got a lot of design done!
This will be a little Sailor Moon themed spiral notebook! I think it's pretty cute, what do you think?
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Day 174: Hairflip
I'm feeling a bit better about my trip this weekend. I still have so much to do! I gotta print up Sometimes Foodie business cards for the event, and pick out my outfits, a pack in general, and blarrrrg. Okay, time to calm down and make to-do lists. I'm a list maker, making lists and crossing things off them makes me feel so much better. Is that normal? Or do I have like some kind of list-related anxiety?
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Day 173: Not a Clue
Oh my god. I'm freaking out so badly.
So I've been running my food blog, Sometimes Foodie, for almost 4 years now, and this past year it has gotten a lot more attention. I'm collaborating with other food bloggers, I'm doing a food related podcast, and Youtube videos, and now I'm going to a food industry event in New York!
This has kind of been in the works for a while, and I've been stalking the event website for months. I applied for a press pass, and I got in! Look at me being a member of the press.
The only downside is that when I had this whole idea, I was with someone, and I figured they'd be going with me and traveling to New York, and staying with me at the hotel. But now, things are different, and it'll just be me all alone going to NY with public transportation and staying in the room and eating all the food. It feels a bit lonely to do all that, and a bit scary to be honest, but I can do it. Due to my awful sense of direction I'll get lost a bit, but I'll eventually get there.
URGGGG I'm still freaking out. I'll feel better when I'm in the hotel this weekend. It's the journey that's freaking me out, not the event itself. I just gotta figure out how to get to the hotel from here. That's all. It's not that hard, right?
Day 172: Industrial Under-eye Concealer
I wanted to draw something that looked kind of like I do 90% of the time. Lazy bun to make hair stay out of the way, under eye bags and dark circles, and lazy slouchy tank-tops with cheap Forever21 tank tops underneath. Yup, that's me alright.
I gotta figure out this hair situation soon, I want to cut it shorter to force me to wear it down more often, but it took so long for it to grow to this length that I'm hesitant to do it now. If I wear it up all the time, having it so long really doesn't matter, right? At least that's what I'm telling myself. Maybe I should get it done at a salon. I've only ever done it once, and the results were nice, but I'm not the kind of person to bother with my hair.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Day 171: Ramethyst
So it finally happened, I missed a day. Yesterday I passed out and fell asleep through the night til 7AM. I'm pretty disappointed in myself that I missed that day, but I really did need the sleep.
Here's a little WIP of my Raya-Amethyst for my Crystal Jems piece for Otakon.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Day 170: Weird Hair
If I don't sleep, the day never ends, right? It's 5:30 in the morning right now. My sleeping schedule is so fucked. (Pardon my language.)
The hair here is what I've been doodling on my little witch character. The idea behind it is that I have several chunks of hair that feel really nice, nicer than other frizzier parts, so I imagine leaving only the soft sections and cutting out all the frizz.
Friday, June 19, 2015
Day 169: WItchy Woman
I think I might make some mini prints featuring this witchy little woman. I was thinking of adding "Hexes not Exes," at the bottom and making a final version of this as a print and stuff.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Day 168: Witchy Woman WIP
More WIP doodles of the same witchy character I doodled a few days ago. I like her for some reason. In my mind, the star charm at the end of her cap acts almost like a magic wand.
Day 167: Still Traumatized
At this point I think spoilers are okay, but even still I’ll wait to talk about the finale. I’m still not over it. Whyyyyy?
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Day 165: Let's forget yesterday's post ever happened, okay? Okay.
I put more effort into tonight's drawing to make up for the abomination I posted yesterday. I'm not the type of person to typically have a celebrity crush, but Kit Harington, and his adorable black-sheep-like hair, has a special place in my heart.
Day 164: Puffy Pom
I really want to make some cartoon Pomeranians to make some kind of notepad or mini sticker sheet with, but it's so hard for me to simplify them! I get too wrapped up in details and then I end up making these weird looking doodles instead. Also, it's so hard not to make them look like weird looking cats.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Otakon Artist Alley Table Placements are up! VIsit me at P-11!
I’ll be Selling at Otakon 2015!
Otakon is a HUGE anime and Japanese culture convention that has over 30,000 attendees! And I’ll be selling my art there in the Artist Alley!To register for the convention visit: https://www.otakon.com/
This year Otakon takes place during the 24th, 25th, & 26th of July.
It’s a full weekend filled with panels, special guests, art and all kinds of events!
If you’re going, be sure to stop by and visit me! I’ll have all kinds of art and I’ll be cosplaying!
Day 163: Nickles
Not even 24 hours later, and I am 5 episodes deep into the new season of Orange is the New Black. I gotta stop and pace myself!
Friday, June 12, 2015
Day 162: It's backkkk!
I love that Orange is the new Black is back, but really Netflix? Thursday night release? I work tomorrow! I’m already 2 episodes in and I’ve cried twice, but this is less depressing than Game of Thrones, so I am very happy.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Day 161: It's 4AM
I doodled this lady, and normally I give a lot of my drawings hair, but I really liked her head-shape, and I felt like it might be nice to draw a woman with no hair, or a shaved head. Well that, and it's 4AM. I better get to bed.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Day 160: Design Break
I’m going to print out proof versions at work tomorrow to see what I’d like to change before moving forward. I also plan on making some postcards or something featuring more of the Asian food items I’ve reviewed to pass out at Otakon 2015. Gotta get the foodie word out about my blogs!
Monday, June 8, 2015
Day 159: *Internal Screaming*
I call this one, I'm still not over last Sunday's episode of Game of Thrones. Also I wanted to practice more extreme expressions. I tend to draw a lot of blank staring faces, I want to practice more expressions.
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