Mindy Doodles

Day 11

2012-01-27T13:03:00.001-08:00

Day 10

2012-01-26T12:57:00.000-08:00

Day 9

2012-01-26T08:06:00.000-08:00

Day 8

2012-01-24T23:22:00.000-08:00

Day 7

2012-01-23T23:03:00.000-08:00

Day 6

2012-01-21T19:35:00.000-08:00

Day 5

2012-01-20T23:53:00.000-08:00

Day 4

2012-01-19T23:22:00.000-08:00

Day 3

2012-01-18T13:02:00.000-08:00

Day 2

2012-01-17T23:07:00.000-08:00

Day 1

2012-01-16T23:29:00.000-08:00

My friend Garrett got me into this challenge to try and post for the next 30 days. It's probably gonna be a lot of hit or miss for a while but it's good to get the ball rolling again.

Slice and Dice

2012-01-10T08:24:00.001-08:00

Alucard

2011-12-08T08:15:00.000-08:00

Succubus

2011-12-05T00:48:00.000-08:00

RRH

2011-11-06T16:16:00.000-08:00

Trying to be do a little James Jean feel and not being very good at it. It was a fun piece to do nonetheless.

Walk

2011-11-02T12:57:00.000-07:00

Hulk

2011-11-01T08:56:00.000-07:00

New Alice

2011-10-23T12:22:00.000-07:00

More Tim Burton Madness

2011-10-19T08:22:00.000-07:00

Lost Art

2011-10-18T09:44:00.000-07:00

NYCC was so crazy. I'll like to give a special thanks to all who dropped by to say hi.
Meeting you all made the experience that much more awesome.

On a sad note however, halfway through the con two portfolios of art went missing:Peter Nguyen's and mine. There's a lot of art out there lost and alone so if anyone hear about it's whereabouts please let me know. The only places I am selling my art currently are Gallery Nucleus and Essential Sequential so if you see my art pop up for sale let me know as well. Sadly this piece and the the recent edwards are among the missing.
Asides from the sad, NYCC was a fun experience. I got to hang with awesome artist, have dinner with uncle and auntie, and see lotsa cool places with my cousin. Thanks Cousin Tiff!

Attending NYCC

2011-10-11T12:38:00.000-07:00

Artist Alley Booth M-16

TIM BURTON DOODLE FEST

2011-10-08T23:19:00.000-07:00

My recent trip to the Tim Burton Exhibit at the LACMA has reignited my love of his work( not all of it but you know the ones). Sooo... I am making the month of October TIM BURTON DOODLE FEST! Well, that and halloween is coming up...I kinda did the doodles anyways... OK! OK! I can't help but do drawings of Edward Scissorhands. I'm obsessed and until that thirst is quenched I won't stop! Muhahaha ha. So Enjoy.

BREATH OF EMBERS: ART OF DRAGONS

2011-10-06T23:52:00.001-07:00

BREATH OF EMBERS: ART OF DRAGONS
October 8, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Opening Reception / Oct 8, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
2 DAYS AWAY (SATURDAY)

Gallery Nucleus has a new show this Saturday. Swing by and check it out if you have the chance :D.

This awesome piece is by Eric Velhagen

Knight in shining armor

2011-10-02T12:46:00.000-07:00

Bat Kiss

2011-09-20T00:19:00.000-07:00

Akuma

2011-09-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

Doodle on ipad

2011-09-17T01:57:00.000-07:00

My friend Dan let me drawing using his sketch club app on his ipad. This program is like a dark magic. It makes you draw amazing. Everyone in our group had a try and all made masterpieces effortlessly. Scary stuff.

Ivy's Garden

2011-09-11T22:07:00.000-07:00

This drawing was a bit of a rabbit hole for me. The more I tried to find the way the more lost I became.
There's something to this one though that might lead me to explore it again.

Dirty Drawings

2011-09-09T08:55:00.000-07:00

Gypsy

2011-08-06T22:09:00.000-07:00

I revisit old drawings often to try to improve upon them.
The old one: http://mindydoodles.blogspot.com/2007/11/ol.html

Suzy

2011-08-05T09:51:00.001-07:00

Roxanne

2011-07-21T00:08:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter Tribute Show

2011-07-06T01:43:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter Tribute Exhibition
July 9, 2011 - August 1, 2011
Opening Reception / Jul 9, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
The Harry Potter Tribute Art Exhibition is a collection of work gathered through private invitations, open submissions and the common love for all things Harry Potter.
Opening in the gallery July 9 2011, a week before the final Harry Potter film, the exhibition will feature over 50 artists and nearly 100 tribute works in paintings, sculptures and installations.
For more info:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/244

My "Dumbledore and Harry" piece is available for online auction now through the 15th:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/pieces/320

Scott and Jean

2011-06-27T21:43:00.000-07:00

Vroom Vroom

2011-06-25T21:38:00.000-07:00

HP

2011-06-12T13:29:00.000-07:00

2011-06-05T21:30:00.000-07:00

Flash!

2011-06-04T03:14:00.000-07:00

Poolside Incident

2011-05-26T01:52:00.000-07:00

Horse

2011-05-24T13:01:00.000-07:00

Tabloids

2011-05-22T13:53:00.000-07:00

Departure

2011-05-20T23:42:00.000-07:00

As a drawing challenge my friend jen presented to me the task of drawing a peasant adventurer. My take on it was a scene of a father saying his farewells to his daughter who is ready to depart on a great journey. The peasant part wasn't really well conveyed but it was the best I could do not to be too literal about it. And I couldn't help myself but correct it a little on photoshop as well. The original looked kinda like he was hurting her. Drew hands that looked too intense.

Run

2011-05-15T06:28:00.000-07:00

I was just talking about how the series xxxholic's style kinda bothered me cause the characters had super elongated bodies and regular heads the other day. I turn around and do the exact same thing. LOL. What a dork.

Nemesis

2011-04-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Art for Japan Online Art Auction

2011-04-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

"ART FOR JAPAN" is an emergency campaign project supporting the efforts of Give2Asia and Artists Help Japan in delivering aid to survivors of Japan's Earthquake & Tsunami, and to support short and long-term recovery of the affected communities.
Nucleus is holding an online art auction to contribute the Japan relief efforts.
Online Bidding Opens / Apr 20, 7:00PM
Bidding Closes / Apr 24, 7:00PM
Link to the auction:
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/pieces/304
Link to my piece: http://www.gallerynucleus.com/detail/11668

Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute

2011-04-14T00:32:00.000-07:00

April 16, 2011 – May 09, 2011
Opening Reception: April 16, 2011(7 pm - 11 pm)
Edward Scissorhands 20th Anniversary Tribute
April 16, 2011 - May 9, 2011
Opening Reception / Apr 16, 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Gallery Nucleus transforms into the mystical world of Edward Scissorhands as we host an exhibition to tribute Tim Burton's classic love story and its unforgettable characters; Edward, Kim, Peg and a band of colorful suburbanites.

It was twenty years ago that the public was introduced to the modern-day fairy tale Edward Scissorhands. Though the story of an outcast or "freak" misunderstood by "normal" society is nothing new, this brilliantly designed film with the sweetness and sadness of romantic love coupled with Gothic overtones resonated deeply with audiences and injected beauty and enchantment into the familiar.

The curatorial online project Scissorhands 20th created by artist Sebastien Mesnard, is an ongoing online blog that features the work of artists from across the globe, creating works inspired by the story and its' characters and executed through the artists own unique approach. In collaboration with Sebastien Mesnard, Gallery Nucleus will be showcasing a selection of original works from the Scissorhands 20th blog. The exhibit will highlight the works of over 40 artists, including paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, etc. and unite enthusiasts and fans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Edward Scissorhands and Tim Burton’s unparalleled creative vision.
For more information, please see:
http://scissorhands20th.blogspot.com/
http://www.gallerynucleus.com/gallery/exhibition/292

Vinyl Stickers for the Cause!

2011-04-06T09:06:00.001-07:00

Helping out the cause! I want to help my friend Kam reach her goal on her Bike for Kam project. So from now till April 29th these vinyl decal designs will be for sale to go towards her cause. 100% of the profit will go towards Bike for Kam. More about the Kam's condition:http://hibm.org/arm/index.php
Stickers for sale at: http://mindydoodles.bigcartel.com/
The decals are cut on black vinyl and the sizes are 7.5 inches tall.

It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can. ~Sydney Smith

Bike for Kam

2011-04-05T12:10:00.000-07:00

About the Project

Bike for Kam is about a group of friends coming together to complete a coastal bike tour from San Francisco to Santa Monica (Los Angeles) on April 25 to April 29, 2011. The purpose of their journey is to raise funds and awareness for Kam, and for all those afflicted with HIBM (Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy). Through this project we hope to raise awareness of HIBM, so that we may soon find a cure for this rare genetic muscle debilitating, and degenerative condition. A cure is within reach!

As a grassroots project, all the work has been voluntarily created by the team below. Kam and Steve lead the creative direction of all design and PR materials, and each rider is volunteering their enthusiasm and time during the trip. The bike project has required a lot of time, work and (our own) money, but its has been a labor of love, and a lot of fun! Please, take the time to get to know us. We invite you to share our story. The fun is just beginning!
Learn more here: http://bikeforkam.com/
Donate to the cause here: http://www.crowdrise.com/BikeforKam/

Comic Challenge

2011-03-15T02:22:00.000-07:00

I wanna play comic artist for a bit and see how far I can go. This scene is from a comic I read a long time ago. It has ninjas, sexy lady, and some crazy action. If you know where this sequence is from,you would know it's a hard scene to follow. It was drawn by one of my favorite comic artist. Enjoy!

Amazonian

2011-03-13T04:25:00.000-07:00

Griffin

2011-03-01T13:00:00.000-08:00

Pucker

2011-02-24T12:48:00.001-08:00

W Queen

2011-02-22T23:57:00.000-08:00

Dark intentions

2011-02-15T13:06:00.000-08:00

Invasion

2011-02-10T01:48:00.000-08:00

Chillin'

2011-02-07T21:19:00.000-08:00

Cameo

2011-02-06T14:53:00.000-08:00

Bend

2011-02-05T15:43:00.000-08:00

A different kinda chemistry

2011-01-30T17:06:00.000-08:00

Potter!

2011-01-26T09:38:00.000-08:00

Fast Forward

2011-01-23T09:39:00.000-08:00

This piece was fun, exhilarating, and scary all at the same time. The day was a flurry of moving about: curry lunch, fabric selecting, afternoon tea, the word "fancy", kinokuniya, shopping, and finally sketching/dinner at the guppy. While chatting it up and stuffing my face I doodled up the rough of this sketch. Then came the james dean moment in Rebel Without a Cause or Marty Mcfly moment from Back to the Future. Am I chicken. Drawings that involve more than two people generally hit the shitter for me cause I begin to freak out and get overwhelmed by all that is going on. Usually even if I did a decent final sketch once the inks go on, all the flaws reveal themselves. All of which happened in this drawing by the way. Oh my god the patient is bleeding out! Flat line. I decided to keep myself calm and keep chatting it up distracting myself from panicking. Concentrating on one character at a time helped, though half way in I had forgotten to organize my blacks. Duh! That and lotsa people are in midair given I didn't really plan where they were standing he he he. Proportions are crazy too. But overall, I liked the piece and learned a bunch doing it. No putting myself down when I'm done. It's important to learn what is gained sometimes so to know to do more of that next time.
Sorry for my horrible grammar and run on sentences. If it bothers you, look at all the pretty pictures. I do it all the time. I own like how many books and which one have I read lol.

Let's have an ass kicking new year!

2011-01-08T21:44:00.000-08:00

This is 2011 kicking 2010's ass. That's how great this year is gonna be.

Alucard

2010-12-24T11:22:00.000-08:00

Good sketching day

2010-12-16T23:54:00.000-08:00

Tonight the sketching was good. Maybe it's the relaxation of chatting about any and everything with friends, or the busy atmosphere of a crowded cafe, better yet, it could be a magical pen the waiter dropped off with our bill. But man I haven't hit such a rhythm with my drawing in a long while as I did tonight. It just flowed onto the paper no nonsense, no figuring it out, no oh shit I better make sure it looks right. The drawings weren't perfect but it felt right drawing them. After I was done with one it was...well ok now let's try something harder, and harder until I fuck up real bad. I sorta stole the pen. It's not really stealing if I left a far nicer drawing pencil in exchange right?

more skate

2010-12-07T22:56:00.000-08:00

Missing clasp

2010-12-07T09:55:00.000-08:00

Rollergirl

2010-11-23T09:13:00.000-08:00

Chop Suey Book

2010-11-19T08:48:00.000-08:00

My sketchbooks have arrived! I was worried it wasn't gonna arrive on time so I hadn't been posting it's progress. I call it Chop Suey as it is a collection of all the random sketches I have done over the years.
They will be on sale at the CTN Expo and available online shortly. Hope to see you there!

Dates/Place:
Nov 19-21 2010 Burbank Marriott Convention Center
Friday:12am-7pm
Sat:10am-7pm
Sun: 11am-5pm
Fri-Sat CTNX @ nite 7pm-1am

CTN Expo Rates: from as low as $40

http://www.ctnanimationexpo.com/

Swan

2010-11-17T12:46:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the trailer of the black swan.

Oubliette

2010-11-12T12:50:00.001-08:00

Black Queen

2010-11-04T01:07:00.000-07:00

Hey all. In case any of you are interested she's for sell along with some other doodles I did recently: http://www.essentialsequential.com
Be sure to check out the inspiring artwork created by all the talented artist there as well!

Chase

2010-10-20T09:23:00.001-07:00

Can can

2010-09-30T00:47:00.001-07:00

Loss

2010-09-24T09:54:00.000-07:00

smiling fairy

2010-09-16T23:53:00.001-07:00

Siamese

2010-09-08T09:10:00.000-07:00

Seance

2010-08-27T13:12:00.000-07:00

Airship

2010-08-23T09:36:00.000-07:00

Captive

2010-08-18T01:46:00.000-07:00

Octopus

2010-08-15T16:59:00.001-07:00

Great Depth

2010-08-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

Gossip Girls

2010-08-06T22:17:00.000-07:00

String Harmonic

2010-07-31T10:16:00.000-07:00

Come check out some artist painted guitars for a good cause! String Harmonics invited 20 artist to put their vision on some generously donated gretsch acoustic guitars for the benefit of Hamomi Children's Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
August 5th Thursday
ArsenalFX
1522-A Cloverfield Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90404

Rocket Woman

2010-07-29T13:37:00.000-07:00

Enough Harleys Already!

2010-07-29T09:33:00.000-07:00

He he sorry about putting up so many ivys, harleys, and jokers. I've been obsessing about coming up with a unique take on them lately.

Death of a Bull

2010-07-26T08:12:00.000-07:00

Through Harley's Eyes

2010-07-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

Grief

2010-07-17T10:21:00.000-07:00

Let in the light

2010-07-15T10:07:00.001-07:00

Dia de los Muertos

2010-07-09T13:12:00.001-07:00

Bat Wheaties

2010-07-09T10:17:00.001-07:00

Batman looks like a total wimp in this drawing but I liked catwoman so posting it anyways.

Vogue

2010-07-06T00:08:00.000-07:00

The product of looking through some of my aunt's vogue, and sketching with my friend Joe at starbucks.

vampires cry too

2010-07-02T13:00:00.000-07:00

Samus

2010-06-11T13:57:00.000-07:00

Chill

2010-06-07T22:37:00.000-07:00

Bat Boutique

2010-06-01T08:28:00.000-07:00

last moments

2010-05-28T13:14:00.000-07:00

Found no ghost

2010-05-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

Went to New Orleans this weekend for some ghost hunting with my friend jen and found surprisingly more fascination with the living than the dead. The people there were so real. They join in your conversation as you walk by, take the time to stop in the middle of the road while driving to help a couple of lost tourist, chat with you even if it is for a brief moment inbetween places, and can say no to you in a way that does not offend ( thanks Court of Two Sisters...I will eat you next time...the brunch I mean). The ghost stories were a wonderful insight into New Orlean's layered past.

Wolverine

2010-05-04T00:06:00.000-07:00

Rain

2010-05-03T00:06:00.000-07:00