GRUB-A-DUB-DUB

     Well lookie here. A green grub chomping at some dry moss. I wonder if it tastes like moss too. — at Lynn canyon.

YIN YANG

             I got one of these cool Yin Yang bracelets. The old lady ran through her spiel about using only dead animals for the leather and bone to make these before giving me my change. That's good to know. — at Lynn canyon.

MR. ORGANOGOLD: BERNIE CHUA

Here's what kept me up all night over the weekend! Although I didn't see his reaction, he smiled and then laughed at me for no apparent reason, which tells me he either liked it or he thought I looked funny. I was also introduced to his Grampa holding the mug who shook my hand.

CLASSICAL REALISM WORKSHOP: VALUE STUDY

      Here's from the first class on Values. A side by side of my professor's work and mine. She blocked in the basic head shape for us. The eyes, nose and mouth were just horizontal lines. We had three hours to accomplish it. It was a new workflow and technique to follow so I took my time to make sure I was learning what I needed to learn. I finished the rest of it at home and took liberties at some lighting variations that weren't in the original portrait. Still could use more work but this will have to do for now.

CLASSICAL REALISM WORKSHOP: VALUE STUDIES

VPL

  The Vancouver Library is nothing short of outstanding. It looks like a library but feels like a museum. It is a living, breathing institution and houses almost any kind of resource on any topic you could imagine, updating their information every day. I took this picture not knowing that they use a similar picture and angle on their website. The library was also used in the TV series Fringe as the "Fringe Division Headquarters".           

MONSTER MUG

                      A small color study I did on my mug. Just having fun while learning a bit on color theory.

GIRRFOPOTAMUS

Scientists have just discovered this animal that diverged in evolution. The Girrfopotamus. It is a semi-aquatic sociable creature. It's excellent eyesight helps it locate it's favorite food, low hanging Acacia leaves (when standing upright) or it's second best, Savannah grass (when lying down). It's barrel-like body secretes oil that prevents it's delicate skin from sun-burn and where it can't reach to scratch or clean, it's buddy bird the red-billed Oxpecker is there to lend a helping beak...(Actually, my nephew Thijs asked me to draw him some animals and I asked him to name two.)

DOLPHY

       Here's my tribute to Dolphy who shared not only his brand of humor with the world but a generous heart that gave the underprivileged a fighting chance at life.

KENNETHCITO

Finally finished the article for my latest commission! Phew. You may click on the link to see some behind the scenes for the making of this portrait:
            http://www.broderickwong.com/2012/07/09/kennethcito-2/