taking a break to update.

A time ago, our Information Illustration class was were given the opportunity to work with Avenue page for the National Post. I decided to explore the ridiculously-lavish fashion of 'Manhattans elite', specifically the six main characters of the hit show Gossip Girl. The characters were all clothed in school uniform attire as seen on TV and a break down of the costs are presented. I had fun drawing the characters and just a heads up, GG is back on tonight.

xoxo


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In other new, this past two weeks have been pretty sleepless (the upcoming week should be no different). School is quickly coming to an end unfortunately and there never seems to be enough time in the day.. or night. Also, I've been working on some gallery pieces but more on that later. For now, some pages from my sketch book from Chapters. I somehow need/want to translate my sketchbooks to finished pieces.. somehow...but how... (critique is welcomed :D)

waiting to see the doctor takes forever.

'Lengthy line'

(Sisyphus Project)
Pen & ink

How nice.

'rise of the tides'
15" x 65"

At the end of last year I submitted this design for the RIDE Snowboards Art contest. I inked it to size which was challenging/rewarding and completed the rest digitally. My design made it as a top entry and will be part of the show tonight in Seattle.

new beginnings, new ends. let's not forget the past.

this year started with the passing of my grandmother. we were close, she was there for my entire life, i even shared a room with her at one point. i learned a lot from her. all the little old lady quirks, life lessons and i deeply enjoyed listening to the stories of her past (in taishan dialect which few understand). she defiantly contributed enormously to who i am today and i am so very thankful that i could spent these 20+ years with her. i still don't know what this means for me because i have always had her there for me, to confine in, to rely on, and this is the first great loss in my life. however, i know that she is in a better place now and even in her last days she was faithful and hopeful for our future. she even told us no to worry, and that she was ready. i don't understand how this could be, how do you know? her life story was full of challenges that i could never even fathom (ex. facing a tiger in the rice field with her two babies present, giving birth by herself!) and yet she faced them all, passed them and was able to press on. i love her and when i think of her i smile because even through her tough life she took those times in mind and still lived a happy present full of laughter. its something i can draw upon. to the people who have been there for my family. thank you, and may god bless you.

r e w i n d . r e - v i s t . r e v i e w .

time for a blog update. a large overwhelming one!





i was blessed in 2008 with many new discoveries and adventures. i am truly grateful for all the people (too many to list) i met and who gave me opportunities, new experiences, and insight on myself and my artwork. all the best this year.

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