Essentials.

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Before I left for Korea, I did an "extensive" research on what me and my brother could do there. My brother couldn't do it because he was always busy so he tasked me to do all the research we needed to do for our trip. From getting our Visas to the different locations we could go to and a copy of Seoul's Subway map, I got every information needed.

The day before our flight I decided to make a list of things to bring for the trip (uhm yeah, I always pack my things the day/night before trips lol). I made a list but thought that I could be paranoid missing some things so I decided to google what other people brought and encountered the Essentials list in Hypebeast. I remember thinking to myself while browsing other folks' essentials "DO THEY REALLY NEED THAT?" but I guess that's where they say "To each his own", right? So this one is my version when going out of town~ YAY!

(Imma do this clockwise)

1. My luggage- I don't know the name of the luggage but it's my very first trolley ever and yes, I used it JUST LAST YEAR when I went to Hong Kong. It's got old school vibes to it but I completely love it because it does the job very well. The luggage is spacious (not too big and not too small) and easy to pull around airports. 

2. Caps- I don't know why but I just love caps (or beanies, check out number 3). I feel like they're perfect if you're too lazy to fix your hair. That's me... 89% of the time. hahaha

3. My Comme des Fuckdown beanie- I love that beanie. I searched for it everywhere in HK. I even waited for it to arrive from Korea last year when I spent Christmas in Hong Kong. (lol)

4. Head/earphones- because I like to think that my life is a movie when I walk around town and I have my very own BGM (background music hahaha). It also blocks stupid conversations for me to hear, removes boredom, and keeps me awake from long boring and quiet flights. I really can't live without them.

5. Cute socks- I LOOOVEE CUTE SOCKSSS. It helps accentuate the outfit too without trying too hard.

6. Cellphone/mp3 player- because my phone keeps me connected with the ones I love (naks hahaha) and because without my mp3 the head/earphones would be useless. They are married to one another and to me. LOL.

7. My Canon Sureshot Film Camera- Makes street photography a whole lot easier because it is lightweight and easy to carry. It also does not grab as much attention as a bigass DSLR. It also never fails to capture my shots as it's title says, Sureshot nga siya talaga. Hahaha.

8. My films- duh, without the films my film cameras would be useless! When I travel, I make sure to have extra just in case I run out of films to use. You don't want to miss that shot just because you ran out of film don't you? 

9. My golden cross- the person who gave it to me... well, she's kind of special in a way...I guess. She said it's made of melted bullets, I think.......... or was it gold, I'm not quite sure, I have a bad memory lol. Anyways, I try to bring it with me wherever I go because JC never fails me. He's always got my back.

10. My Woven Wallet- My mom gave this to me and it's been with me for yearsssss! I'd like to say it's Bottega but it's not...really. Haha, the weaves are falling apart but it keeps a lot of my cards and again, it's been with me for years and even though it's kind of falling apart I don't think I'll be replacing it anytime soon. Maybeee. 

11. Watch- I never leave home without a watch. I'm paranoid when it comes to time but ironically, most of the time I am late. Shit, I don't know why that happens but shit just happens forealz ya know what I mean? :)))

12. My Yashica Rangefinder- I also bring this when I travel believe it or not. Even though its heavy and kills my back and shoulders EVERYTIME...you can't replace the awesome feel of a rangefinder winding the film. Always a classic,  you should try it some time.

13. My New Balance 576- Got this in Hong Kong but it's been with me where ever I go. I plan to have a new one by the end of the year, hahaha yes ganun ka tagal ung deadline ko but yeah. Kelangan muna mag-ipon. :P It's insanely comfortable and reliable in any situation, rain or shine. Awesome investment.

And that's it! 

Those items are my essentials. I had fun making the list (I love making lists!) you guys should try one too. :D

Excellence

Because New Balance has been my addiction for quite some time now. Check this cool video out where they show the 996 and put some new twists into it.

Inking Finished!

Inking is finally finished for my thesis, yyaaayyyyy!!!!

 Only God knows how many hours I spent working on this project. With 70+ pages and god knows how many panels (there's one page where I made 15 panels fit and I don't know why I did that, my goodness hahahah) I am FINALLY FINISHED. All I need to do now is fix my website and post the comics there and add animation and I am done! WOOOOOO!!!!

I'm so happy I finally finished inking them I just had to take a picture with them on mah flooorrrr. I know what you guys are thinking, why did she do it traditionally and not just use photoshop? Well, I'm a masochist romantic and prefer to do it the traditional way. Haha. I dunno why but whenever I do something in photoshop (illustration-wise) I can't seem to appreciate it. I always end up scrapping it or ctrl+z-ing the project and at that rate I will never finish on time. I'm also more of a traditional artist anyways, note the films I use and the old school cameras and the speedball pens and inks I use, everything's just old school for me.

And that's just the way my boat floats!

Wicker Park Vibes, Anyone?

Her song is pretty awesome. Something to chill for the night. If you're feeling a little bit emo, this one's kind of perfect for you.

Life Drawing with Derek Boshier

A very inspiring video about making art.
 I decided to write down the things that he said for me to remember all of the time when drawing or making art.

Derek Boshier's Lessons in Art:

1. Don't forget to work on the edge.
2. Not do the image and fill the edge in. Go over the top iff you'd like.
3. You're drawing towards making an interesting work of art. 

4.Taking the line for a walk. Take your mind for a walk now.
5. Don't be afraid to destroy things.
6. Add anything, take anything out. Picture making is not putting everything in, its sometimes the ability to leave things out. 

7. Take some risks with these drawings. Take some risks.

And his final quote from the video that struck me when he was critiquing one of his student's works:
It has a strangeness that is beyond depiction.

Graciela Iturbide

Inspiring video and black and white photography.

Developing Time.

YEAAAHHHH!!! My chemicals to develop and process my own black and white photos at home have arrived. I can't wait to use them~~

duguduguduguduuuuggg~

Tenennnn! Bought them from Sir Jackson Sy somewhere in the internet. Actually, my prof recommended this. We used this in school, far cheaper and more reusable than the other branded developers and fixers out there. It's my first time doing it ALONE and AT HOME so I'm still nervous (and cautious) about the steps. Hope I don't screw it up. I'll develop my photos once I feel 100% better but for now, I'll work on my thesis first.
#priorities #what

ps. my table is forever a mess. sighhhh. forever inking. sighhhh.