Time Killing

A pen and a piece of paper, end up digitally.

Happy Birthday Lily!

Batik

Pen on paper + digital

Batik is among the most prominent expressions of the cultural identity of the Malay world. Not only it is the most popular traditional type of textile in this region, but the various decorative styles used bear testimony to a cultural history that spans at least two thousand years.The historical centre of batik making is in Java, and naturally much attention is given to the designs originating from there. However, batik is extensively used in other parts of the region, and also made in Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. Nowadays, there are many choices of modern batik, with more bright colors and contemporary patterns. Batik is not only worn for clothing purpose, but the function has evolved to wider variety such as for making handbags, purse, shoes, or even decorative painting on the wall, etc. Thanks to the late Datin Paduka Seri Endon who had refreshed and brought new life to the batik world.

While waiting to be picked up, I sat at McDonald and made the above doodle yesterday. Below is what inspired me (taken from the book "Batik Design-Traditional Textile of the Malay World published by The Pepin Press, 1993):

Borneo Garden : IF

Watercolor + colored pencil on paper

Painting landscape for this week garden theme was everything I want to avoid. I want something like a close up of tiny creatures crawling underneath the leaves or just simply an arragement of garden tools. Somehow, i end up playing merely with composition and colors (landscape!). I purposely ignore the need to work on the detail and use pencil color to touch up and reveal the paper textured surface. It didn't take long for me to finish working with the watercolor but the touching up extend the whole process to 4 hours.

Enjoy, and have a nice week!

E award

Thank you soooo much emila for this.......
I don't think my blog deserve this award of excellence (like yours).
But this will certainly encourage me to work harder!

I suppose to pass this award to 10 blogs that I consider to be excellent blogs.

They're;

1. Abgjas - Pedang Samurai
2. Allyson - Allyson Hill
3. Jenz Iggo - The Journey Towards a Better Me
4. Sahar - Cartoon City
5. Tanya - Grand Revival Design
6. Senta - As I was Saying
7. Kiki - Heilly's Illos
8. Geninne - Geninne's Art Blog
9. Baizurah - Prozak Nation
10. Audrey Kawasaki - Okonomide See her excellent works!!

Lotus Leap : IF

watercolor on paper

She picked her favourite lotus bud,

and leaped her way home happily;

She loves you deeply in her heart,

and forever yours - she will be.