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| My 1st Hebe tee design! |
| Tuesday, January 18, 2011 |
 The final product!
I made it quite subtle that if you didn't take a closer look, you will thought that it is some average design at the front of the tee but if you take a closer look, you will see that it is actually a picture of Hebe cropped inside her own english name.
This picture is actually a fashion shot of Hebe taken from a fashion magazine. I chose it simply because it looks 'fashion' plus the color is just perfect for a noir-sepia tone to be incorporated with either a black or white tee. The font was carefully chosen so that her eyes and mouth are not cropped out.
 Pre-production preview visuals
Initially I have a hard time deciding to print on a black tee or a white tee. Although the design will stand out more on a black tee but in the end I go ahead with the white tee, simply because the overall visual felt more 'fashion'(again) on a white tee.
* I have friends and Hebe fans who wanted the tee... but I don't think I will be printing it for sale. ;p
I showed Hebe the tee at the autograph session, she was pretty surprised and used a sweet innocent voice(I can sense much gratitude in it) to say 'thank you' to me. So naturally, I was surprised by her reaction too... or should I say 'mesmerized' at the same time. Hehe... I was being mesmerized so much that I mistakenly shake her left hand with my right hand... lolx (Her left hand was facing down, not sideway... and my right hand was facing up, so it looked like her left hand was placed on top of my right hand) XD... Besides that, I have also forgotten to ask her if she can sign on my tee! Really regret that I didn't ask... I am pretty sure that this will be the 1st ever tee she ever signed on if she did... and I would have had the tee framed up, for being the one and only tee design available in this world with her signature on it.
So... not a bad birthday I had afterall. But sigh... how come I have a feeling that I am becoming more and more like a fan... zzzLabels: Graphic Art, Hebe |
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| Cleo - LUSH magazine covers |
| Friday, April 02, 2010 |
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LUSH magazine cover featuring Cleo wearing the all-new fashion gadget: the Headphone Bra! lol... The inspiration came after I was searching for a song in Youtube, and it happened that the picture being used is a girl covering her breasts with a headphone. Anyway, I was thinking of doing a magazine cover for her, so this discovery came at the right time and sparked it all.
I should be designing a few more Headphone Bra, will have her wearing them as in pages of the magazine or poster etc... so keep it a lookout ya!
Hmm.. perhaps I should also add and show an earphone wire connection to the Bra, as if it can really play MP3! LOL...Labels: Blades and Barrels, Cleo, Graphic Art, LUSH |
| posted by Kyori @ 02:12 |
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| S.A.R.S: teaser poster |
| Monday, February 22, 2010 |
 version 1 version 2
Seems like I have been back to my old graphic design days and caught the typography bug :D
Here are 2 versions of the teaser poster, which one do you prefer? Hmm... I think I prefer the 1st version, since there isn't much information revealed except the title and my logo, fits very well being a teaser.Labels: Blades and Barrels, Graphic Art, SARS |
| posted by Kyori @ 02:11 |
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| The logo of Blades & Barrels |
| Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
The final version of the logo: Blades & Barrels. This title & logo is to replace LEGNA:Ling, which I felt that it is not meaningful enough. Actually I have both titles in my mind at that time, but chose to use 'LEGNA:Ling' instead.
The name 'LEGNA' is an anagram and also the name of the protagonist in the overall story. 'Ling' is the pronunciation of the word 'Zero' in mandarin, which is also the name of the protagonist of this chapter of the story. I used Ling in the title to show that it is a prequel... 0 comes before 1... get it? Later I felt that this title sounds weird and has no impact, hence I finally decided to drop it and use 'Blades & Barrels'. Ok now, so much for the back history of LEGNA:Ling, let's talk about this new title & logo, shall we?
This title was inspired by the Japanese history, particularly the part on Commodore Matthew Perry and his Black ships of the United States Navy forcing the opening of Japan to the outside world, on March 31st, 1854. I have always imagined that event to be set in a futuristic alternate timeline where the United States Navy will be all mechanized, robots with guns etc... and the Japanese will be using the deadly sword energy with their spells & magic. It will certainly be a cool anime if its ever been made into one XD. So with those thoughts, the name 'Blades & Barrels' came into mind... hmm, this title also sounds 'anime-ish' ya?
'Blades' symbolized the main weaponry of the past and 'Barrels' symbolized the main weaponry of the present & future. So you see? 'Blades & Barrels' can be used to symbolize any contrasting stuffs, for example 'science vs spells & magic', 'good vs evil' or 'rich vs poor' etc. There are so many such ideas that can be used in the story, that is why I chose to use this title in the end.
For those who are wondering if you have seen the circular diagram behind... no, you are not wrong. It is the same one from LEGNA:Ling but I have modified it, so that it is now not as plain and boring like before.
Oh ya! The story and everything from LEGNA:Ling will remain, that includes the character 'Ling' but I will modify her costume later.
Labels: Blades and Barrels, Graphic Art |
| posted by Kyori @ 02:38 |
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| The Maid |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
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Finally it is finished! Very satisfying after completing it. It was supposed to be just a practice and warming up piece for my digital painting skills... yet it took so long. zzz... I can't use the freelances I did in between as an excuse, can I? XD
The Maid is based on a photograph of a doll from Dream of Doll, it can be seen here [link].
I will be putting this piece up for sale in my deviantART. Those who are interested can go and take a look here [link]. Hehe.. kinda just for the fun of it, not thinking of earning big bucks with it though.
Next up is the project that I have been longing to do since a few months ago, it will be my standard portfolio. So off to the planning and brainstorming of it. Till then...
P.S
This was done using the mouse... can someone sponsor me a wacom tablet? sob... hehee
Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 00:56 |
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| Maid: IPS 06 |
| Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
6th update. The final teaser before the release.
Left with only the face and touch-ups of various small areas. The Maid will finally be completed and released somewhere next week(hopefully hehe). Stay tuned!
Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 01:32 |
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| Maid: IPS 05 |
| Saturday, August 02, 2008 |
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5th update. The details are killing me!
All the details are finally done, now left with 4 main parts - the hands, the rose, the chest area & the face. The chest area is gonna be complicated, with lots of ribbons and stuffs... looks like this piece will not be finished anytime soon... zLabels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 01:20 |
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| Menu Icons |
| Thursday, July 31, 2008 |
Some menu icons I did recently for a freelance project.Labels: Graphic Art, misc |
| posted by Kyori @ 01:09 |
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| Maid: IPS 04 |
| Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
 minor details added
 final version
I was at the range the week before and was too tired to do anything after reaching home each day, so updates are slow again.
From this week, I will be doing detailing and final touches to all the present portions before moving on to finish the other undone portions. There are still a lot to do for this piece, the details alone are killers! Well... hope to finish this piece soon, so that I can finally start on my concept project. Can't wait yo!
Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 00:24 |
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| Maid: IPS 03 |
| Friday, July 04, 2008 |
3rd update. Progress has been slow...Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 17:15 |
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| Maid: IPS 02 |
| Friday, June 20, 2008 |
2nd update. Progress has been slow...Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 00:31 |
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| Maid: IPS 01 |
| Saturday, June 07, 2008 |
An IPS(In Progress Shot) of my current work, it shows the progress from the past 2 days.
This is based on a picture of a beautiful Doll in a maid uniform which I found some days ago, so I thought of using it for my coloring practice. I will post the original picture with my Illustration once I have finish it.
This was done using the mouse... tedious. Any kind soul to donate me a drawing tablet? ;P
Labels: Graphic Art, IPS, JPF, Maid |
| posted by Kyori @ 01:10 |
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| Kimo Cammy |
| Thursday, April 03, 2008 |
My submission piece for UdonCrew's Street Fighter Tribute. I chanced upon this tribute while surfing DA. At 1st I can't decide on Cammy or Ibuki but later I believe that this outfit looks more interesting on Cammy. Perhaps I will do Ibuki's version sometime later.
This piece is very experimental... and the result seems somehow "empty", it seems to be missing something (no, the legs are deliberate). What do you think?
I am actually more of a King of Fighters player than a Street Fighter's. I used to craze over KOF... knowing all the characters' background, their moves & combos and played with other players competitively in arcades... haha those were the days. As for Street Fighter, I only play for the fun of it... that means I only know their basic combos and have limited knowledge on the characters' background.
Some asked "Why Kimo?" The Japanese word 'Kimo' seems to have a lot of meanings...but I'll let you decide (no, it is not Kimochi lol). Anyway, it's easy to guess just by looking at the outfit.
Labels: Graphic Art, misc |
| posted by Kyori @ 03:27 |
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| Cypera Pepper |
| Thursday, February 28, 2008 |
I almost forgot about the Pepper Project organized by Imaginary Friends Studios which deadline is 1st of March. So this is my late entry, my version of Pepper(a character created by Imaginary Friends Studios' creative director Artgerm)... a cybernetic 'chinese' opera infusion.
For those wondering where can you find this Cypera Pepper in my deviantART, here it is [link].
Labels: Graphic Art, JPF, misc |
| posted by Kyori @ 07:11 |
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| Hebe "Diva" |
| Tuesday, November 20, 2007 |
 wallpaper 1280 x 1024
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Experimented with a new style + a floral theme. Quite refreshing I think... kinda like it. Grab it if you love it ya!
Labels: Graphic Art, Hebe |
| posted by Kyori @ 18:37 |
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| Hebe "Vogue" |
| Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
Insomnia strikes again! Did she rob me of my sleep for being always in my mind?
A quick one done in the wee hours of the morning. A Vogue magazine cover featuring Hebe... how nice!
Labels: Graphic Art, Hebe |
| posted by Kyori @ 16:01 |
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| Hebe: Intimate series |
| Tuesday, September 25, 2007 |
Having insomnia with no mood to continue my project, hence I did these 2 signatures in the wee hours of the morning. Intimate during those hours eh?... haha, it's definitely not what you are thinking.Labels: Graphic Art, Hebe |
| posted by Kyori @ 12:01 |
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