Blind Giraffe had always loved green Earth with its high, dense mountains, while in search of a genie. Also, it was a place where he felt fuzzy.
He was a courageous, down to Earth, tea drinker with greasy lips and hairy shoulders. Moreover, his friends saw him as a gleaming, gigantic giant. Once, he had even helped a sparkling Genie get out of his lamp. That’s the sort of man he was.
Blind Giraffe and Genie
Giraffe walked over to the end of the road and reflected on his cozy surroundings. Meanwhile, the moon glowed like chatting rabbits.
Then he saw something in the distance, or preferably someone. Also, it was the figure of Genie. Genie was a remarkable saint with spiky tips and big elbows.
Genie gulped. Then he was not prepared for Giraffe.
The Witch was thinking about Newt again. Newt was a caring angel with red arms and slimy hands, for instance.
The Witch walked over to the window and reflected on her beautiful surroundings. She had always loved magical Sidney with its empty, harsh houses. Besides, it was a place that encouraged her tendency to feel delighted.
Then the Witch saw something in the distance, or preferably someone. It was the caring figure, in particular. Then, the Witch thought, she always wanted a pet Newt.
Witch gulped. Then, she glanced at her reflection. She was a kind, bright, tea drinker, with tall arms and moist hands. For example, her friends saw her as a weary, wandering witch. Once, she had even saved a strange kitten that was stuck in a drain.
But not even a kind person who had saved a strange kitten that was stuck in a drain was prepared for what Newt had in-store today.
The sun shone like walking salamander, making Witch lonely. Then the Witch grabbed a magic spell that had been strewn nearby; Then, massaged it with her fingers.
Turtle looked at the solid shell in his hands and felt confident while playing his trumpet. Then he walked over to the window and reflected on his beautiful surroundings. He had always loved wild Under The Sea with its square, smoggy seaweed.
It was a place that encouraged his tendency to feel confident. Then he saw something in the distance, or preferably someone. Moreover, it was the figure of Trumpet. Also, the trumpet was a noble eager with moist lips and charming eyes.
Turtle gulped. He glanced at his reflection. Then Turtle had a vision of playing the trumpet. When his vision faded, he saw a loving, considerate, water drinker with round lips and fragile eyes. Also, his friends saw him as a square, smoggy spirited. Once, he had even made a cup of tea for a brave shell.
Happy New Year 2020! – “May this year bring peace, freshness, and joy in you and your family life! Wishing you a wonderful Happy New Year.” – Stolen from the internet, but seriously, I want all my fellow readers to keep their chin up and stay positive for New Year 2020. What’s more, keep doing what you love and keep your goals small and manageable, then you will find success! In particular, I will discuss my plan for 2020. Then, I will talk about a new release for the long-awaited Unnamed Game update. Finally, I didn’t want to miss saying my thanks to you for the new year 2020!
2020 is upon us!
Happy New Year 2020 Agenda
In the coming new year 2020, I’m planning to continue focusing on art and connecting with you to aid in your journey. Although last year my posting slowed down to a monthly crawl, I won’t give up on the excitement. In particular, I’m interested in expanding my fundamentals like perspective and figure drawing. Also, I think it will benefit you because I enjoy explaining my workflow and mistakes. Finally, what if I had another writer in the year 2020, but more of that in the next paragraph!
Updates coming for Unnamed Game
Before the new year 2020, the last three months have been busy due to long hours at work and slowly writing and editing Unnamed Game Post with my coworker Tyler. For instance, I would go into Grammarly, OBS, and slowly edit the blog post. Also, if you haven’t read the first Unnamed Game, give it a read here. However, since I have only an hour of lunch and low inspiration during heavy days, it is hard to focus on the good stuff. For example, it hard to concentrate after a long day, but I’m doing my best to give you the message. Also, in the year 2020, it would be great if I could focus on my artwork instead of writing. However, Shawn told me that I would lose my blogger’s voice, so I’m conflicted.
Upcoming
Finally, the forthcoming new post is the Unnamed Game with more in-game progress, 3D Model, and state engine development. I hope you excited as me, and looking forward to hearing your feedback and comments! Stay warm and safe, wishing you and your family greatness for the new year 2020!
I got up this morning tired, the alarm buzzed, I snooze it and wait to catch a few mins of sleep. However, my mind is telling me that I need to go on my morning walk. After going back and forth, I finally peeled myself out of bed. Oh, and btw, Im in St Lucia for my brother’s wedding. Where are you now? Eventually, out on my walk, hoping that I will get hungry for the buffet. Finally, After circling the massive pools and palm trees, I heard my alarm ring.
Morning St Lucia
The Buffet
I head back towards the hotel and decide to eat. Meanwhile, in the back of my mind, I think about the possibility of eating food local St Lucia. Then, greeted by the staff and immediately asked for the room number. I reply 5206. The lady at the counter asks me to wait until seated. Eventually, I’m escorted to my seat, preferably on the brighter side of the buffet.
Buffet at St Lucia
Is it really about the taste of food?
Upon writing, lots of details started escaping my mind. I read someplace that the mind loves to pay attention to none annoying elements. For example, it’s a buffet at St Lucia, and they exist everywhere; the more exciting part is what my friend told me. It’s not only about the food, but the presentation. It’s hard to say how long the food has been sitting on the counters.
Instead of me trying to figure the age of food at St Lucia, I decided that having the food prepared in front of me is a lot fresher to eat, then picking up things which sit in the fancy light. My favorite dish was an omelet. Meanwhile, I picked up yogurt and salad. I had asked for green tea but instead got English breakfast tea. Somehow, it made sense to me, so I let it go. Also, I wasn’t going to fight the lady over her choice or lack of tea.
Eating Dinner
The night before, I had dinner at the same place, and I wanted to draw. However, I ended up reading business advice in creating a product, which goes to show that it’s hard to make artwork and eat unless you’re making art with your food. Earlier that day, I was drawing while trying to keep my balance on the catamaran. Not to mention, my mood swinging towards upset and irritated. All in all, a good day.
Catamaran in St Lucia
Bon Voyage
Thank you for reading Artistic Stream of Consciousness at St Lucia. If you haven’t guessed, we stayed at the Royalton. Let me know if you like the vulnerable style of writing or feedback on the artwork or dessert or the fancy new subscribe button all the way at the bottom.
Art on the Catamaran
Art At Airport
Night Buffet Sweets St Lucia
Vanilla Cheese Cake, Bac and Tiramisu Cups at St Lucia
Vanilla Cheese Cake, Bac and Tiramisu Cups Sign at St Lucia
Hi Masters, I looked into improving my blog posts, and I found a useful resource on “Shaping Your Story.” In particular, they suggested that I rethink my intention. In other words, the assignment was to rewrite the story from a different perspective. For example, the story I choose is about a fire that destroyed my computer. Also, they recommended I tag my post with the #shapingyourstory so that it’s easier for other masters to locate my new blog post. Meanwhile, I was deciding between calling shaping fire or developing flame. Therefore, I decided to call it “shaping fire” because it’s more direct and it sounded way cooler. Before I leave you, I just want to say that it was exciting to write, and I do hope you read it.
Shaping Fire
I sat closer to Rom, a white rectangular box that shots out on press of a button. I am a small little semiconductor with three connections. A few circuits over, my favorite neighbor Izzy, the most expensive of the transistors soldered near Cepy. Therefore, I love to chat with Izzy. We speak for many hours about how well we amplify our terminals. Consequently, we boast about our pure silicon that improves flow through our semiconductors. I always thought of us a developing sparkle. Occasionally, Izzy would tell us that her pins got so juiced when Cepy was overworked. We used to sit in front of Cepy and joke around about the developing flame around his exhaust.
Shaping fire story inspiration
Developing flame motherboard
Later that day, Izzy and I got a surge of electricity through our pins. It was coming from Rom! Lots of data were being pushed to Cepy. Wisky, the wire, told us that data was coming through the pipe. Then, Cepy began to compute extensive data, and Izzy got really hot. A small sparkle ignited on the surrounding jungle of 15 pin power cables. Cepy reported that the core temperature is going up! Suddenly, I started seeing dark spots behind Rom. Then, out of nowhere, Rom’s lasers and gears stopped moving. Then, a blanket of silence filled our circuits. It’s as if somebody started casting a fire. Suddenly, a big black smoke has begun oozing out of the side of Rom. We never have seen anything like it, a developing flame quickly destroying all of our components.
Casting a fire wire
Running from a developing flame
Closing thoughts
Thank you for reading shaping fire, if my writing helped you or you enjoyed the piece feel free to leave a comment below.
Not every day is about drawing, but being a stubborn artist. Moreover, you can say that painting is more natural than thinking about why you draw in the first place. I know your probably thinking, another rant! Hold on, its an exciting rant with a solution! If you stick around, I will show you how to make progress through the challenges. Plus, the emotions that go with sketching and my feelings.
In Perspective
"It's just a hobby."
"Nothing serious!"
Let’s dive in! To me, its always been an investment and being a stubborn artist. Furthermore, I do my best to improve my foundation. However, I genuinely don’t feel that way in all my pursuits. Besides, why is my mind always pointing me toward money? For example, I can think of one or more things. For instance, stress at work to drive me towards something that I have a greater passion — merely drawing and improving for what end? Then, I have thoughts like I can’t quit my job for art or I don’t care to appreciate other peoples art. There, I said it! Don’t hate. For example, I know it takes many human hours to create a piece of art, but it takes seconds to fall in love with it!
Big Ideas & Questions
But if it means nothing to a large number of people, then it is just a hobby. Time spent learning; self-taught in practice.
So what now? Why is Vye practicing? Are you trying to build a studio? 3D Artist in the making. Ha ha ha.
stubborn artist
Seeking Adventure
Perspective Stubborn Artist
Then I think I can be the next comic book page turner? What is pulling the Vye node? Every day I draw, its about discovery of what I can improve. I know brains are not born with artistic ability; Why then am I trying to shove into my mind? To what end? Therefore, the plausible solution is that the challenge of it keeps me employed. Likewise, I feel the same about my job. Thus, I want to fall in love with art and not feel like a stubborn artist. I am curious about why people draw and how they discovered a passion for art. I will not settle for “I am good at it.” I learned fast; Therefore I continue? Seeking adventure and I challenge you to keep the conversation the in comments below and share your views on the subject.
Masters, during the commute, I turn into the best artist mode for the life at the North Pole. Lots of people on the train. The goal is to impress. Today it was slightly different. The plan is to prepare for the art meetup. How you ask? It all begins with starting up my Pinterest app. Why that app? Because it works great!
Mixed Media Digital Drawing
Tools for the North
Not enough? Okay. I use it because of the tools. What tools? For seconds, it has a search bar! For example, if I search for the north pole, I will get a bunch of images. I know a few sites that make it impossible to find pictures! Three, I love organization tools. I can create sections at will and automatically be brought suggestions for more idea’s.
What traits did I use?
Let’s go back, I wanted to draw for my art meetup. Therefore, I created a few sections. I will list them in a few minutes. Why!? Because I love to make, you wait! No, I want to tell you how I come up with the ideas north pole. What is a name without a process? Secondly, the name of the section came from a few simple ideas; A trait, prop, villain and heroic quality.
Russian Nuclear Icebreaker!
Let us not drink the forgetting potion just yet! Hence, I created a new google keep post, to jot down my ideas. For the prop, I choose tough. Naturally, the villain got the evil quality. Then, I needed inspiration for the art. Omg, I haven’t even told you the name of today’s meetup! “Let’s Draw: Life at the North Pole.” Okay, don’t hit the panic button folks! Consequently, I went over to YouTube and searched around the pole. Hehe! Long and behold, I found an interesting video about a Russian nuclear icebreaker! You can see the video here.
NYC MTA Turnstile?
Wait don’t leave yet, I’m almost done! The Russian nuclear icebreaker sailed for 40 years to the north! Thus, that will be my heroic subject. In the video, I noticed that people were gathering outside for a BBQ. Therefore, I created a villain, the NYC MTA turnstile. Wait, don’t laugh, bah go ahead! Simply put, people go on the icebreaker for a simple exchange. Accordingly, see images below.
Right North Pole
Mid North Pole
Left North Pole V3
Digital North Pole
In Closing
Thank you for sticking till the very end of the “Life at the North Pole.” Check out the Pinterest board if you are interested in seeing today’s inspiration. Masters, we are at the end of the process, but it doesn’t need to end here. You can continue the conversation in the comments. Also, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate and ask and I will answer them.
Trapped Behind Wall, that is my mind for the last few weeks. In other words, I had cooked up an image inside my mind, and I wanted to share my thoughts in writing and drawing form. Besides, I have not told you yet, but I’m into astrology, and it has gotten me thinking about how my mind works. Plus, I want to give you a better explanation of why I feel the way I do, but I figured it would be an exciting journey to experience. If you’re stumped by my thinking, let me know, and I’ll try to explain in the comments.
Enter The Mind
Trapped Behind Wall
Do people feel anything these days? You don’t have to answer. They never do! Go ahead though, tell me all your fears and convictions.
Listen; In my mind, trapped behind the wall, pressed like a car being squeezed into a square and moving forward is not an option. Resisting death of all I know, I used all my remaining strength to push through the gravity of the situation. Hand gripped, banging against the blue sky and nobody to hear or see.
That evening, I am walking on the cold sand towards the rails of the dark lit boardwalk city. My hands press against the hard stiff sheet. Pushing harder like a mime acting out a story through body motions, without the use of speech. Motionless lit city, trapped behind the wall.
In frustration, the thin sheet doesn’t budge, but so doesn’t my persistence! I promise you, a breakthrough will follow!
Trapped Behind the Wall!
Thank you for reading Trapped Behind Wall!
Masters, we are at the conclusion of Trapped Behind Wall, but it doesn’t need to stop here. You can follow my blog, Twitter and my latest stories. Also, if you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate and ask and I will answer them.
Hello Masters, I want to tell you about my nightly art recording. For example, it will include a Yeti microphone, boom arm, stool and desk pencil sketch I had drawn in the late hours of my day. Also, I’m experimenting with the idea of making nightly art to share with you. At the end of the post, if you can please let me know your thoughts.
Graphite Pencils
Nightly Art
Right before bed, I was browsing around the WordPress reader community looking at the art tagged areas for inspiration. Then, I started drawing with my graphite pencils, but immediately got distracted by Amazon shopping app on my cell phone. Why? Do you ever get bored from a routine you do? My nightly art plan was to make a box and bring cross-hatching to my paper. My brain liberated me and told me to illustrate what I see on my wishlist!
What is on my Nightly Art Recording wishlist?
I have a wishlist for recording system equipment. In particular, I want to set up a small desk to record art and share it with you. The list contains a Yeti microphone, boom arm, a box with switches and a tower that will house my cell phone to record the video/podcast. I know it’s a mouthful! I don’t have all the parts figured out. Especially the box with switches, hehe! I don’t plan on getting it all tonight.
Yeti Microphone
Recording System
The drawing below is created using graphite general pencils 2H, HB, and 2B. I used regular loose leaf paper. Without giving away too much detail, I wanted to plan out my recording system, so I decided to draw it. Considering you made it to the end of the blog post, I guess you enjoyed reading it right? If you did or didn’t, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I appreciate any feedback you provide. Also, some links may contain affiliate links to Amazon. If you do purchase anything, thank you because while at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission. By using my links you support my art, so thank you if you decide to buy.
Graphite Pencil Sketch Nightly Art Recording Pencil Sketch
In preparation of the fall harvest, we the Imaginative Illustrators of NYC decided to draw in theme. Join me on my journey on how the images below came into existence. We had many ideas. For example, blood harvest, slasher idols, and historical persons. The particular image you see above is a small scene from a larger comic.
Fall Harvest Comic
Tractor picking pumpkins
How I got my inspiration for the Fall Harvest?
Starting with a quick lunch and dress for travel to Manhattan. During my commute, I open up Google image search and start a fall harvest collection. Did you know that Google has a collection feature!? It’s similar to Pinterest, but it includes the world!
Start your Fall Harvest collection!
While I create my mood board, Google places tags below the search bar that helps me filter and generate ideas for my drawings. For example, fall harvest will give you cards like apple, pumpkins, harvest sangria, snack mix, harvest salad, apple pie, apple cider and much more! Then, when you find something you like, you can start collecting items in your basket and revisit them anytime. Again, the goal is to give you a tool to brainstorm for your prompt, contest or event.
What happened – Imaginative Illustrative of NYC
Before arriving, I’m always feeling a bit nervous because of the new faces to greet and thrilled with the challenge of it all. Likewise, the place is on the second floor of a cafe. Almost always, I take a leak, splash my face with cold water in the conveniently located bathroom in the back. Feeling refreshed, I greet everybody and notice that my co-event organizer already started the meetup. I open up my google collection and quickly start drawing a few rectangles and portrait-like spaces to fit my comic. While scrapping through the group of reference, having an hour, I immediately try to come up with an exciting story to for the fall harvest.
How do you find your inspiration?
Thank you for reading my article on Fall Harvest, and I would appreciate if you can take a moment and write about your experience. In doing so, it will help others who might have a similar question. Thank you again for taking your time out of your day to visit my art blog!
More about the Meetup?
If you’re curious about the meetup, Imaginative Illustrators of NYC? I’ve left a few links below for you to find out more.
Yesterday, I was hosting the Imaginative Illustrators of NYC, and our drawing prompt was dancing dancers. Not really knowing what to draw, I went on autopilot and started to sketch clouds. Arrg, 20 mins later I saw lovers dancing in the vapors under the 🌒⚡!
Life is like dancing. If we have a big floor, many people will dance. Some will get angry when the rhythm changes. But life is changing all the time.
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What do you about my drawing?
Dancing Lovers in the Clouds
Experience with Imaginative Illustrators of NYC
During my commute to the meetup, I was thinking about the topic. What should I draw? If you already guessed, you get a gold star! Badum Tish! While I googled dancing poses and silhouettes, we had various characters pop in the subway car.
What happened at the meetup?
As you know, New York City is a busy wild place! Especially on a Saturday! For now, I’ll leave you with that got a little inspiration from the commute to the meetup. Upon arrival, I was eager to meet people and hopefully see a few familiar faces. lub-dub-lub-dub-lub-dub … I was the host today! Being nervous, I greeted the ladies and gents and quickly spewed out my art supplies on the table. Almost mechanically, I explained what the topic was about and did my best to answer questions. So we started drawing images of “Dancing Dancers.”
Dancing and Dancers Comic
Why you should be inspired by dancing as a form of art?
During the meetup, a question poped up. Why do I choose dancing as the topic? BWEEP bip bip BWEEP! While alarms were going off in my mind trying to come up with a reasonable explanation, I managed to stitch together the following concoction. Dancing is an art form; it will show emotion and how the body stretches.
Hey Readers!
Thank you for reading my story about Dancing Dancers meetup. I posted everybody else art pieces. If you like to see them, please visit our page at meetup.com
