Bad Nekkid

Figure from Tuesday. Looking at it now, I can see the problems. Holy crap, the problems! D: The one I did today (technically, yesterday since it's 1AM now) is much better. I'll post it on Tuesday with my three other pieces from the Chinese/element series. Dunno if I'll post anything between then. Sorry, Morgan. :P

Looking at the photo, I see that I still have my Sega Genesis games from way back when. I just can't let go of Ecco! D:

Good news for me though: Epica's new album drops in a month! YAY! Now if only Emilie Autumn would release hers. >.>

Being Human S4 starts Sunday. We shall see how it runs with people dropping off the show.

Stoof

Been watching Dead Like Me (created by the same guy who did Pushing Daisies), one of my fave shows. Why can't we have more quirky shows like this that do well? ):



Anyway, here's some stuff:

First work in Figgy Painting

2nd one, which didn't have much done to it since I had to skip class when mom landed in the hospital. Small head. >.>

Air/Crane WIP. Eh. Not too purdy, but I'm trying.

I didn't photograph the other two (Monkey and Tiger) since the lines won't show up well. Maybe later. 8D

Old Junk

These are from last semester, except for the last one. 8D Just now posting them. Shame shame.

Tripping/falling Homura- part of a comic panel for the DW/PMMM crossover, which is definitely on hiatus until at least May. I also have another DW story kicking around which involves that universe's Death (I blame the audio books and dramas, and my love for all things Grimmy).
On a random DW note, it appears that Mister Master(master of the universe, not counting, bahahaha!...Sorry, the poor dear screwed up.) has a Twitter account now. Some of the people I follow jizzed their pants at the news, I believe.

For the final in Figgy 2, we had to put clothes on three of our figures (on tracing paper taped on top of said figures). They were fun.

Here's my "nocturnal scene" for the class too. Meh. >.> (Ghosts in closets-oh boy, oh boy.)

Since I had to drop out of Painting/Drawing research the last time, I'm redoing the class now (don't ask). For my first series, I'm referencing Jimmy Wright and doing pastel abstracts of Chinese creatures(some real, some not) and plant life, with elemental influences. (If that makes sense) The first WIP is a dragon, with a Qilin/Kirin, tiger, crane, and Foo dog to follow. (Dunno what the sixth will be)

I'll put up my first Figgy painting too, when I bring it home. The professor says I mix color well. Yay? >.> (Not too fond of painting, honestly)

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No new music at the moment, since I've been listening to audio books mainly (The Hunger Games, etc.)
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And Derrot has posted three entries this past week. I need to read those (how did I miss 'em? I follow too many blogs, AGH!)
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Aaaaaaaand, loving the new Sherlock series. <3 More please?

Random Babble Rabble

My last semester is this spring. D:

First of all, here's my promised quickie pic of Nicolina for Derrot. I've had it done for awhile now, but just haven't been taking pics of my stuff lately. >.> So it sat around for some time. ^^;

                                           

Here's Figgy Drawing stuff:

First four are all in Conte

Master copy of Seurat

We had to copy an artist's style; don't think I succeeded. >.> They're not done, so that's probably why. (My prof's like: "Y u not eva feenish?!", but nicer) I'm really slow.

Here's some experimental thing the prof had us do, which kind of baffled me. It's tracing paper with figures drawn and colored, pasted on good paper and colored over again. o.O Yeah, I dunno what I was doing.

Other figgies-

                                                     I'll be doing this one in colored pencil.

                                                                         Conte on board

Oil pastel-not done in the least. (But at least I'm paying attention to ALL of the colors in the skin, rather than just the peach tones)

I really like the class, since I've been trying different media (conte, soft pastel, oil pastel, colored pencil, etc.) I'm trying to get back into coloring a lot more, like I used to, with colored pencils. Currently, I'm working on skin tones in my sketchbook and using a simple tutorial to help (I have others but this has the least amount of pencils to use for now). 

My three Puellae Magi. I stopped since I think the idea I have would be better on bigger paper. They'll be bursting out of their Soul Gems (EGGS) with their elements flowing around them. If that made no sense, don't worry. XD

My Tennant (Cockerels crow whenever they please, thank you) and Simm(Mr. Cycle Shorts) portraits are coming out okay, I suppose.

Babbling (in list-form!)-

+ MMO Grinder/ChaosD1 takes the piss out of the show, Paranormal State. I HATE PS, so this amused me greatly.

He also plays MMORPGs and gives reviews on them. Believe me, it's more entertaining than it sounds. This one in particular is lulzy for the Engrish he encounters. I played lots of these games years ago, so I can relate to his frustrations. 8D Maple Story is also fantastic.

+I've been listening to the Blogtor Who commentaries, and I really like the hosts' banter. They're all close to an hour in length, so you may lose patience with it if you're not watching the ep at the same time or occupying yourself in some other way (which is what I do). Dalek in particular was awesome (I thought his explanation about why a single Dalek is even there and chained up is hilarious.)

+I've also been listening to DW audio books and audio dramas since I really can't read for “fun” these days, and I want to catch up on everything. Do you know how MANY stories are out there besides what's seen in the show? And that doesn't count the short stories and comics. ._.; The frustration of being a newbie. The ones I have heard thus far seem to be of the horror genre, which is odd considering how the show plays out before Moffat. I do like how the actors get into their roles. :3

+Last DW-related thing: I've seen the first two series of Sarah Jane Adventures. Despite some cringe-worthy moments (like the music that plays Every.Single.Time. Mr. Smith shows up), it is pretty entertaining. (It's a kids show, so of course it's cheesy). But there is one villain that gives me the creeps:

D: I think he would be more intimidating if he just didn't talk. His lines are so corny, and it kind of takes away from his sinister image (yet I still love the camp). But those EYES, or lack thereof. ;_; He just needs to shut up once in awhile.

+Game-wise: I've figured out how to play DOOM again, on Windows 7 :3 Now I can cut demons up with a chainsaw whenever I want! And I've recently acquired the Myst games; should be brain-twisting.

+Sherlock and Mad Dogs (with more “moonchkins,” I hope) return in early 2012. FWEE!

As for shows that are kind of “meh”: Grimm. I was very interested in this show, but it's three eps in, and I just can't give a damn. I did see a guy with a scythe in the preview for next week's, so I'll just see what that's about. >.> (Can't resist scythes)

-Music is also coming in the spring:

Kate Bush-Nov 21, 2011

Emilie Autumn-late '11-early '12?

Silver Sun Pickups- Spring '12

Epica-March 9, 2012

Now what about YOU, Miss Happy Rhodes?

+LGBT Laughs on Tumblr - Loving this blog.

+Soft owl plushie. Why? I dunno.

-Saw a lovely WolfDog today. It bumped my hand but walked off when it saw I had no food. ): How rude.

+Lastly, have a demon dog.

Weekly Update

Okay, first of all: "The Wedding of River Song." Or really, just the character River Song herself. Her "relationship" with the Doc bothers me. I must have been asleep throughout S5 and 6 because I just don't see the love between them. At first, I was intrigued and wanted to see their romance develop after watching "Flesh and Stone," but I don't think it did. Sure, they flirt, but it seems forced and something that two buddies would do just to goof off, so I can't really ship them. I don't recall the Doc being affectionate with River, and even acted like he was being mouth-raped when she kissed him in "Day of the Moon." He shows more love towards Amy, and even Rory, and I swear they are something of a threesome, because well, DAMN. Just watch them together. XD And then there was Craig. So, yeah.
 He seems bitchy towards River and even screams at her sometimes (like when they were dealing with the Weeping Angels), and when he met her in his tenth incarnation, he looked a bit bothered and creeped out by her. ("Silence in the Library"/"Forest of the Dead") So, where's the chemistry that people keep claiming they see?
River comes off more as a stalker who is obsessed with the Doc because that's all she knew when being brainwashed, and her attitude that she loves him more than anyone else is kind of a turn-off (but I do have to admit that Kingston was gorgeous during that scene. Alex is a fox anyway).
Also, did they really get married (especially since that timeline disappeared, and it was a robot Doc)? He seemed to marry her out of necessity rather than with any sort of loving feeling.
And that line that they share nights together creeped me out. XD I guess because I consider him somewhat asexual, but he's also so childlike. So, ew. D:

 (from Tumblr-I love who made this)

Someone else described River perfectly for me: "She was an independent woman who we find out is actually utterly dependent on the Doctor for every direction her life has gone. She also now seems to be someone who loves him only because she doesn't actually know any other way, which makes the relationship feel forced. They feel like they're going through the motions because that's what the script says they're supposed to be doing."
Yup. I still like her somewhat (she was awesome at the end of Closing Time-very emotional), but I'm not emotionally-invested in this relationship, since there's not much to go on. ._.; Marathon-viewing of S5/6 time maybe?
Maybe there's hope for them yet, but I think that after two seasons, it shouldn't feel this forced at this point in time.
Well, anyway! Here's to the Christmas special later this year. And Sherlock S2 early next year. And Mad Dogs S2 also. Can't wait. :3

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Junky junk:

Graphite Nick-not done (and the camera angle makes things look off)

Two versions (flash/no flash) of Conte crayon dust figure-that was fun

Facial features from our anatomy book

Quickie of Homura and 11 chapter cover idea-not done, of course. XD

Quickie of Doctor/Master (with cockatoo and penguin plushies :3) I thought that I would be used to Simm's face by now, but he's a hard bastard to draw (and I take that as a challenge, dammit!) because he's so ordinary and I can't latch onto just one feature (other than his freakishly long neck). The nose should be shorter, and his face should be slanted inward more, but eh, it's okay. 8D Line!Dave came out alright, but he's too easy. (I hope I didn't just jinx myself by writing that)

Profiles alone:

I do love shading clothes.

And because I thought it was amusing: Flirting between Doc/Master and why you shouldn't perform a cockblock. 8D

And this was funny too.

Oh, and Nash is awesome.

Nekkid

From yesterday's Figgy Drawing.

It's not done (of course), since I am SLOW. But it was fun. :3

Done with conte crayon.

The photo took some of the shading and color out. D:

Quickie

I haven't seen the new Who yet (shame shame); I'm watching the new SNL now instead. ^^; But for those of you who have seen it, here's a "prequel" to the finale, "The Wedding of River Song."

Other stuff:

We're working on individual body parts in Figgy 2 these next few weeks. Last week was the face/head. We did a portrait of the model in half an hour. Like a fool, I chose soft pastels, so I didn't finish since I'm slow. >.>

The coloring around the clavicle area is NOT the clavicle itself. I was making marks so that I could mold it into the chest later, but the prof stopped us before I could. If that were really his clavicle, then he'd be screaming in pain. (It would look broken) XD


And here are pics of that big lotus shrine thing. We can  redo the project and turn it in at the end of the semester, which is good since I have/had lots of plans for it. (Clay molded into flowers and statues, then painted, for one) So it's not perfect, but it did get a positive response. I'm going to use people's suggestions and probably redo it to make it more secure. I do love the painted cardboard. (to look like wood) :3

That floppy/lying-down petal didn't stay up. XD

From above:

From the side:

Close-up of the painted water:

Close-up of the fish (I'll be adding more of them along with water plant life):

Heads Were Rolling

Another post the day after the last one? Can I keep this up? (Of course not!)

I'm currently doing homework in the school library. ._.; Fun fun. (Save me!)

Here's some junk from yesterday's Figgy Drawing class.

Quicky heads

Quicky from old movie still (forehead is too big)

Skull, with some added features. I named my skull "Harry." I dunno why, it just looked like a Harry to me. (Or an Uncle Frank. Anyone know the reference? If so, have a cookie!)

Portrait of Erin, our model for the day. Kind of looks like her, if she were glaring at something out of frame. XD

We may be doing self-portraits. Oh boy, oh boy. For the "other" portrait, I'm probably going to do Tennant or Smith, or both, since their faces are pretty unique and interesting. Let's show the class how nerdy I am! (It probably wouldn't surprise the prof though)

Junky Junk Junk

First of all, here is my favorite part from this Saturday's "The God Complex."

Gotta love the floppy dummy hand when it hits the cupboard.

Anyway,  here are some Figgy Drawing things:
Quick inks; hope we do these again. They were fun. :3

Body study. (LULZ, what are hands?)

That pastel nude. Didn't finish it, but the professor said the model might do the same pose so that I can finish it today. >.>

For 3D design:
I'm trying to build a Buddhist temple (and I use that term lightly), but making it more organic. It'll be on a 30x20 board of foamcore, which will be made to look like a lake with walkways on said lake (and those will look "leafy"). So it'll be kind of like a real lotus you find on the surface of water. I have the clay to build statues(but if I run out of time, I'll just temporarily plop my store-bought sculptures on it instead). And I'll also mold flowers out of clay and paint them (or just mold them and paint them at a later date). Greenery will be spread throughout to make the "wood" (I painted cardboard for that effect. Does it look okay?) more natural, like a garden.
Why do I always go for complex stuff? I don't have enough time for it, but I have heard that this certain professor allows students to add to and/or change projects if need be, as long as we show that we've made an effort.
The sketch(and I doubt the real thing will look this elegant):

The stuff:

Recognize that rug?

And here's a quick sketch (not done since I drew this from memory) of a chapter cover for the PMMM/DW crossover. I need to pick a name and stop calling it "The PMMM/DW CROSSOVER." Feel free to throw out ideas. :P
I'll do 11/Homura too.
The writing in the corner says: "Don't lose your cool!" But "cool" is crossed out with the word "head" under it. (yes, I'm poking fun at poor Mami. Sorry, Mami!)
The plushies sketch isn't done. Sorry, Derrot. ): (It's not like it's a masterpiece anyway. XD)
Speaking of whom, go to her blog and look at the lovely sketches from her WIP comic (and I WILL comment on them, Der. At some point. ._.;)

Series WIP 2

So I have the lines finished for the other five pieces. ._.; They're not perfect, but I am pressed for time. Plus, I have other class work to do. Eek! *runs around crazily*
Let's see:
(There are shadows and darkness because I didn't use the flash. All are 18x11 and 1/2)
Cat (guardians of the Underworld and the dead)

Crow(takes souls to the Underworld. There's also a little story about how Crow pecked at its shadow until the shadow devoured it, causing Crow to become Dead Crow and guardian of the supernatural)

Orca/Killer Whale (Associated with the goddess Sedna, who is ruler of the dead)

Snake(represents death and rebirth through the shedding of its skin)

Owl(Death and Wisdom, also considered an ill omen in some cultures)

Backgrounds are still giving me a headache.

And here's something from Wednesday's Figgy Drawing class:

Time for funny (at least to me). These were sent to me a couple of days ago; someone knows me well. :P They're basically several vids of DW characters doing STORIES TIEMZ on a kids show (same show too, I think).  They're cute and, if you take into account the roles the actors have played, amusing.
1. Freema Agyeman - because I think she's adorable.
2. John Barrowman- Well, it's John Barrowman. No need to say why it's cool. :P
3. David Tennant - I thought his holding the penguin plushie was adorable. And it's cuter because it reminded me of when Derrot and I had the idea of recreating scenes with plushies (shut up and don't judge, hardy har har), and I chose the Emporer Penguin to be the Master. *snerk* We just need a cockatoo to be the Doc and we're all set.
4. John Simm - Since Mister Master tends to use innuendo and fetish fuel, hearing this dude say, "Can you see my cat?" made me lose it. Mainly because he's sitting a little "too relaxed." Man, cross your legs! XD Your cat's trying to get out.
5. Christopher Eccleston- He tells a story about monkeys. Just look at him and see why this fits so well.
6. Philip Glenister- Okay, he's not from DW, but if you have seen the series "Life on Mars," you'll get why this is hilarious. I kept waiting to hear him scream, "TYLA!" or "This is a story about a boy named Tyler. Tyler was a major pain in my arse."

More DW stuff (since I'm not sick of it yet)-
Nash- He reviews Classic Who, and they're pretty entertaining. :3

Derrot, if you link to that crack vid here, I won't mind. *curious* :3

I'm hoping to get through my messages at the end of this week, since I believe I'll have a tiny breathing period. Lots of things are due this week! D: And I need to figure out what to do for the next series. AGH! I wanted to show the page sketches I did of the DW/PMMM comic, but I'm probably gonna trash them. 8D