Never Stop Running!

The Runner (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Inspired by Avatar Korra from Nickelodeon's The Legend of Korra.

This is the sketch that was meant for after "Mummy Android 18" until the Pink Rose Piano took its place. Made up my mind to work on this sometime after I got started on the Android 18 sketch. Avatar Korra is a independent young girl with a very strong personality. But beneath that tough exterior, she's extremely loyal to her friends and has admirable compassion.

Drew this for a friend who celebrated her birthday on 11th April. Like Korra, she's an independent young girl too. The strong personality, loyalty and compassion are also shared personality traits. Her loyalty goes one level higher though, because her loyalty lies with God. It's admirable that she makes time for God, even when there seems to be little. That's not something many people do, because if there's something they give up, it's always time with God they give up.

Given that she enjoys running so much because it means some alone time and time with Him, I decided to picture a runner in Korra's shoes for this sketch. So this sketch is the product of that imagination.

In the aftermath of the Boston bombings, I'd also like to shout out to all running enthusiasts, "Never Stop Running!" This senseless act should never deter anyone from continuing to participate in marathons. Dory would say "Just Keep Swimming! Just Keep Swimming! Just Keep Swimming!", all the way until she got herself a sequel. For the lack of creativity, I'd say to all runners "Just Keep Running!"

As for the bombings, it is important to remember that we should not hate on the bombers. We can never stop evil because we've all been corrupted by sin. But what we can do is to share the love and concern for people around us. Appreciate them and love them just as Jesus would love them, every one of them. Jesus came not to die for Christians only, He came to die for everyone. It is our job to learn from His example, however hard it may be.

Completed on: 11th April 2013

Pink Rose Piano

The Pink Rose Piano (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Inspired by the Pink and Blue "Get Well Soon" flowers drawn for Mummy by my Angel (on a Galaxy Note 1).

Decided to do a Pink-Blue Rose hybrid together with a Piano because Roses and the Black/White Keys on a Piano are a perfect match for each other.

Incidentally, this sketch wasn't what I mentioned as the one that was "coming soon" after "Mummy Android 18". Only got inspired to do this after my Angel drew a lovely bunch of Pink and Blue flowers with a nice "Get Well Soon" message to Mummy, who was warded last week due to diverticulitis. Thank God, Mummy's better now, although she complains every once in a while that she's still in pain while recuperating at home.

Probably not the nicest sketch you'll see, but considering how I was hoping to rush it out last Sunday, when I only started on it the evening before, I guess it's still alright. It's quite evident though that after a long while devoid of inspiration and S Pen practice, the sketching isn't that well done.

Still glad I managed finish it on time and got to use it as a little birthday surprise sent via Android Beam ;-)

Completed on: 7th April 2013

"Mummy Android 18"

Android 18 from the recently released Dragon Ball Z (2013) movie (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Realized that 18 had a very motherly appearance when I was doing an exact copy of the official character put on the official website: http://www.dragonball2013.com/

I did remember catching a glimpse of a promotional trailer and 18 was standing beside her daughter Marron. She was totally looking an anime version of a strict Singaporean mum!

Did this for a friend who's a huge fan of Android 18 and also celebrating her birthday today. Decided to make some slight changes to her colour scheme to make this different from the actual (and not seem like a wholesale copy). The movie's already out in Japan since 30th March 2013. Wonder when it's going to come to Singapore though...

It's been quite a while since I did a sketch. Down to a couple of things. First, the fact that I've been super busy with a mix of Information Systems, Legal and (Taxing) Tax stuff (Yes, pun totally intended!). Second, the lack of inspiration to work on anything concrete.

Glad I'm back sketching again though. There's another one coming soon that's almost done too =)

And I'm so looking forward to the end of this brain-draining term!

Cherry Blossoms of ♥

Cherry Blossoms of ♥ (Completed with the Note10.1)

Inspired by the Cherry Blossoms of Spring and Valentine's Day ♥

Love isn't just about the happy and lovey-dovey times but also working together through the tough times, amidst the arguments and the storms.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude... Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never dies ♥

Date: 10th & 14th February 2013

Happy Year of the Snake!

祝大家新年蒙恩, 蛇年恩福满满! (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Wishing everyone a very happy, blessed and prosperous Year of the Snake ahead! ^^

After being hit by the cruel "corrupted S Note" saga, some of my past sketches were wiped out. My initial CNY sketch was wiped out along with it =((( Decided to start anew and do a Dragon-Snake hybrid since we're in the midst of the 龙年-蛇年 transition.

This Dragon-Snake hybrid was inspired by Dragonair from Pokémon, designed by Ken Sugimori. First appearing in Pokémon Red and Blue in 1995.

Part 1 of 2 CNY sketches that I've been working on the past 2 weeks =) Part 2 coming soon...

GOALS of 2013 (Part II)

Focus on the GOAL! (Completed on the Note II LTE)

Part 2 of 2 of the Goals of 2013 sketches.

Completed on: 1st January 2013

Blessed 2013: Attainable GOALS not resolutions this year =)

Take aim, practice and fire at goal! (Completed with the Note 10.1)

On the training ground, it's always practice, practice and more practice. You've got to take aim at the goal and have the desire to put the ball in. And it could take a thousand shots in training to score. Even when you do, nobody is going to care. People care only on the big stage. And to score on the big stage, you've got to do it over and over again in training. But when you do, you'll feel like you've reached the Promised Land!

It's not about the resolutions we have but the attainable GOALS we set and how we work towards them. Wishing everyone a blessed 2013!