Finished art. I just wanted to quickly test out the new pencils, or rather the new Derwent Drawing 72-piece set. Overall, the pencils are okay, although some of the colors are a bit dry, and the light ones don't apply well to +
Finished art. I just wanted to quickly test out the new pencils, or rather the new Derwent Drawing 72-piece set. Overall, the pencils are okay, although some of the colors are a bit dry, and the light ones don't apply well to +
My second attempt at the same photo. Previously, I drew it on A4 size paper with Talens mixed media, but the pencils wouldn't blend and I didn't have the patience. This time, I used the smaller Strathmore Drawing 163g paper,+
My second attempt at the same photo. Previously, I drew it on A4 size paper with Talens mixed media, but the pencils wouldn't blend and I didn't have the patience. This time, I used the smaller Strathmore Drawing 163g paper,+
A quick autumn watercolor project. A nice break from the Inktober ink challenge. Testing the W&N Earth Colors set for professionals and the Daniel Smith Mayan Colors set. A pumpkin that fits the autumnal atmosphere and fits in well with the paint colors.
A quick autumn watercolor project. A nice break from the Inktober ink challenge. Testing the W&N Earth Colors set for professionals and the Daniel Smith Mayan Colors set. A pumpkin that fits the autumnal atmosphere and fits in well with the paint colors.
Day 31. Carriage. WOH, episode 31. Young adepts from Tian Chuang secretly transport ZZS, exhausted by torture, in a carriage from Jin. They don't know that their peaceful departure is a trap. And it's a carriage, similar to the one from+
Day 31. Carriage. WOH, episode 31. Young adepts from Tian Chuang secretly transport ZZS, exhausted by torture, in a carriage from Jin. They don't know that their peaceful departure is a trap. And it's a carriage, similar to the one from+
Day 30. Wine Jar. WOH, Episode 30. Prince Jin invites ZZS to drink wine that has been hidden in the garden for 10 years. The prince unseales the jar to pour the wine. This is my interpretation of this jar. Tools: Kuretake Black, Gold Ink,+
Day 30. Wine Jar. WOH, Episode 30. Prince Jin invites ZZS to drink wine that has been hidden in the garden for 10 years. The prince unseales the jar to pour the wine. This is my interpretation of this jar. Tools: Kuretake Black, Gold Ink,+
Day 29: The Mechanical Bird. WOH, Episode 29. ZZS, while in town, notices a mechanical bird flying in the sky, and then familiar streetlights. This is a sign that Tian Chuang has arrived. ZZS knows he must save WKX, ZCL, and HY. +
Day 29: The Mechanical Bird. WOH, Episode 29. ZZS, while in town, notices a mechanical bird flying in the sky, and then familiar streetlights. This is a sign that Tian Chuang has arrived. ZZS knows he must save WKX, ZCL, and HY. +
Day 28: Rooster. WOH, Episode 28. A memorable scene where ZCL is ordered to kill a rooster for dinner by WKX. The rooster, however, had other ideas, but ended up as chicken soup anyway. It's more colorful than +
Day 28: Rooster. WOH, Episode 28. A memorable scene where ZCL is ordered to kill a rooster for dinner by WKX. The rooster, however, had other ideas, but ended up as chicken soup anyway. It's more colorful than +
Day 27. Medicinal Herbs. WOH, Episode 27. Injured after his fight with YBY, ZZS prepares and examines the medicinal herbs in bowls. WKX then takes a bath, and the two men later have an important conversation. +.
Day 27. Medicinal Herbs. WOH, Episode 27. Injured after his fight with YBY, ZZS prepares and examines the medicinal herbs in bowls. WKX then takes a bath, and the two men later have an important conversation. +.
Day 26: The Book of Ghosts. WOH, Episode 26. WKX meets with the surviving Ghosts hiding in a cave. There, upon request, he receives the Book of Ghosts, prepared by ZJ, which depicts the Ghosts and the Leader of Ghost Valley.+
Day 26: The Book of Ghosts. WOH, Episode 26. WKX meets with the surviving Ghosts hiding in a cave. There, upon request, he receives the Book of Ghosts, prepared by ZJ, which depicts the Ghosts and the Leader of Ghost Valley.+
I recently bought a new set of 72 Derwent Drawing pencils. I've started testing them out and I'm not sure if this Talens paper is any good. I don't really enjoy working with it, maybe I'm not used to colored pencils, or maybe +
I recently bought a new set of 72 Derwent Drawing pencils. I've started testing them out and I'm not sure if this Talens paper is any good. I don't really enjoy working with it, maybe I'm not used to colored pencils, or maybe +
Day 25. Wine Set. WOH, Episode 25. While talking to WKX, in the rain and cold, ZZS suggests they share a glass of wine. At the table is a wine "warmer" with small bottles in it. I chose this wine set today (though the color +
Day 25. Wine Set. WOH, Episode 25. While talking to WKX, in the rain and cold, ZZS suggests they share a glass of wine. At the table is a wine "warmer" with small bottles in it. I chose this wine set today (though the color +
Day 24. Waterfall. WOH, Episode 24. ZZS, WKX, and ZCL stop near a waterfall and the inscription carved into the hill, "Remain Forever." ZZS explains how this inscription came to be. This is my loose interpretation of the scene. +
Day 24. Waterfall. WOH, Episode 24. ZZS, WKX, and ZCL stop near a waterfall and the inscription carved into the hill, "Remain Forever." ZZS explains how this inscription came to be. This is my loose interpretation of the scene. +
Day 23. A Bowl. WOH, Episode 23. WKX is angry with ZZS when he wakes up and discovers that ZZS let SS leave. ZZS feels guilty and, when WKX asks for water, gives him a bowl. We see that WKX can't stay angry for long at ZZS,+
Day 23. A Bowl. WOH, Episode 23. WKX is angry with ZZS when he wakes up and discovers that ZZS let SS leave. ZZS feels guilty and, when WKX asks for water, gives him a bowl. We see that WKX can't stay angry for long at ZZS,+
Day 22 of WOH, Episode 22. While dining at an inn, GX, CWN, and ZCL are attacked by warriors from the Scorpion organization. ZCL has the opportunity to show what he's learned. And I show off the sword used by the warriors of this organization. +
Day 22 of WOH, Episode 22. While dining at an inn, GX, CWN, and ZCL are attacked by warriors from the Scorpion organization. ZCL has the opportunity to show what he's learned. And I show off the sword used by the warriors of this organization. +
Day 21. Calligraphy Brushes. WOH, episode 21. ZJ, satisfied with his work, practices his calligraphy. The Scorpion King admires his handwriting and asks for a sheet of text. This time I chose a brush stand with brushes hanging from it.+
Day 21. Calligraphy Brushes. WOH, episode 21. ZJ, satisfied with his work, practices his calligraphy. The Scorpion King admires his handwriting and asks for a sheet of text. This time I chose a brush stand with brushes hanging from it.+
Day 20. Riverbank. WOH, episode 20. After ZZS discovers who he really is, WKX can't quite cope with it all. Memories come flooding back to him, from when ZZS's master helped his family and he himself met ZZS. He remembers playing+
Day 20. Riverbank. WOH, episode 20. After ZZS discovers who he really is, WKX can't quite cope with it all. Memories come flooding back to him, from when ZZS's master helped his family and he himself met ZZS. He remembers playing+
I needed something like this today, and this photo screamed, "Paint me!" I know it doesn't look good yet, but I'll try to improve it. I don't know if it's a real photo from the show or a fan creation, but there's something about it. This shot draws me in like +
I needed something like this today, and this photo screamed, "Paint me!" I know it doesn't look good yet, but I'll try to improve it. I don't know if it's a real photo from the show or a fan creation, but there's something about it. This shot draws me in like +
I finally had to finish this art. After a while, I see my mistakes and add them to my list of things I need to improve. And more practice: anatomy, proportions, shading, and mastering paint flow. Today, ZZS from WOH in one of my favorite costumes, +
I finally had to finish this art. After a while, I see my mistakes and add them to my list of things I need to improve. And more practice: anatomy, proportions, shading, and mastering paint flow. Today, ZZS from WOH in one of my favorite costumes, +
Day 19. Memorial Plaque. WOH, Episode 19. ZJ brings GC's memorial plaque to the Hall of Ancestors. He's alone and can then pour out all the grievances he held towards the deceased whose plaques are in this hall. I painted this plaque again,+
Day 19. Memorial Plaque. WOH, Episode 19. ZJ brings GC's memorial plaque to the Hall of Ancestors. He's alone and can then pour out all the grievances he held towards the deceased whose plaques are in this hall. I painted this plaque again,+
Day 18: Wooden Bridge. WOH, Episode 18. ZZS, WKX, ZCL, and YBY finally reach the Longyuan Sect's headquarters. A long wooden bridge over a chasm remains to be crossed. YBY crosses it without incident, but the others are not so lucky. +
Day 18: Wooden Bridge. WOH, Episode 18. ZZS, WKX, ZCL, and YBY finally reach the Longyuan Sect's headquarters. A long wooden bridge over a chasm remains to be crossed. YBY crosses it without incident, but the others are not so lucky. +
Day 17. Soup Pot. WOH, Episode 17. While traveling in search of the Longyuan Sect's headquarters, ZZS, WKX, ZCL, and YBY stop in the forest. WKX prepares soup in a pot that praises YBY. This is the soup pot. Due to the limited color+
Day 17. Soup Pot. WOH, Episode 17. While traveling in search of the Longyuan Sect's headquarters, ZZS, WKX, ZCL, and YBY stop in the forest. WKX prepares soup in a pot that praises YBY. This is the soup pot. Due to the limited color+
Day 16. Glazed Armor. WOH, Episode 16. Before choosing death, GC shows the warriors gathered at the Conference of Heroes three pieces of Glazed Armor and, to their horror, destroys them before their eyes. They don't know these pieces are fake.+
Day 16. Glazed Armor. WOH, Episode 16. Before choosing death, GC shows the warriors gathered at the Conference of Heroes three pieces of Glazed Armor and, to their horror, destroys them before their eyes. They don't know these pieces are fake.+
Day 15. Hat with a Veil. WOH, Episode 15. ZZS arrives at the Conference of Heroes wearing a hat with a veil to conceal his identity. Will he succeed? So we have a not-so-successful hat with a veil, but it reminds me a lot of this episode. +
Day 15. Hat with a Veil. WOH, Episode 15. ZZS arrives at the Conference of Heroes wearing a hat with a veil to conceal his identity. Will he succeed? So we have a not-so-successful hat with a veil, but it reminds me a lot of this episode. +
Day 14. Lanterns. WOH, Episode 14. After YBY reveals that ZZS is dying and ZZS himself refuses treatment, we see a dramatic conversation between ZZS and WKX. The two men stand outside, under a shelter with lanterns hanging from it. +
Day 14. Lanterns. WOH, Episode 14. After YBY reveals that ZZS is dying and ZZS himself refuses treatment, we see a dramatic conversation between ZZS and WKX. The two men stand outside, under a shelter with lanterns hanging from it. +