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Been painting up lots of mystical creatures, last week I made a Fairy and this time around a Mermaid.
What do you guys think? Send me suggestions of what else you wanna see me paint.
Btw, one of my favorite artist is having a giveaway over on her YouTube channel. @pearfleur hope you like this lil work of mine.
#myart #instart #illustration #watercolor #mijello #mermaid #pearfleurgiveaway
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Here is a lil fairy at the dead of the night. I finished an A3 sized page! I’m pretty happy with it, what soupy guys think?
#myart #illustration #watercolor #mijello #fairy #mushrooms
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Look at these tiny mushrooms!
Working on a piece, trying my skills and painting on a bigger paper. I usually work on poster card sized illustrations but this is on an A3.
Wish me luck!
#wip #illustration #watercolor #watercolorpainting #mijello #tryingnewthings
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Florals with a hint of gold!
#gold #mijello #illustrations #paintings #watercolor #florals
When my mom buys a present but forgets to buy wrapping paper, I take out my brush and paint to make a little personalized package
#watercolor #florals #personalizedgifts #illustrations #paintings #mijello
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Got to try this new paper from @prestigepaper
It’s a 200 gsm cold pressed paper by Fabriano. I got a pack of 10 sheets in 9"x12" for 63 pesos!
I have to admit I got attracted to it thanks to the lovely painting on the packaging.
#littlemisseayan #littlelady #minime #watercolor #illustration #doodle #mijello #instaart #instaartist
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Sharing these illustrations I made when I applied for INK, sadly I didn’t get in just yet, but I am proud of myself for even trying and making this set of illustrations which is a big progress into my illustration style and in fleshing out a story on a page.
Better luck next time I guess.
On a good note though, these images I included in my folio helped me snag a job as an illustrator.
#instaart #watercolor #mijello #childrensillustration #illustration #betterlucknexttime #proudofmyself #dalawakaminilola
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Roald Dahl’s Little Red Riding hood from Revolting Rhymes is just super cool in my book. He writes her off as a gun wielding badass.
This isn’t my first time drawing Little Red, I just really like her.
#instaart #mijello #illustration #watercolor #ink #littlered #littleredridinghood #roalddahl
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A new watercolor set, replacing my three old ones.
It seemed that I had about three watercolor sets except for my main one and all of them were my “secondary”. I used the chance that occurred when one of them came back from being displayed at an exhibition all bent and damaged to do a small watercolor sets remodeling.
Continuing with the minimalist theme I’m interested in recently, I wanted to keep the number of watercolor sets I have to a minimum, so I actually use them.
My main 60 colors wooden box is meant to be used in the studio only, so I set up this smaller one that can be used both at my desk and (if necessary) to do some sketching outside.
This surprisingly sturdy and compact box is a 16 color Holbein palette. It can be expanded, however, to hold 24 or even 25 half-pans when you use the middle row too. It’s a perfect match for my Mijello Mission Gold Pure Pigment set that consists of 25 colors if you ignore the white.
I wanted a box like this for some time now, but it’s usually a bit expensive - it’s sold only with Holbein watercolors already in it. A few days ago, however, I found one new and in-box, being sold on the Japanese second-hand goods website Mercari! I put away the Holbein half-pans to be used someday and filled it with the Mijello paints. Thus I replaced all three “secondary” sets with a very universal, single one.
The Mission Gold paints are all single pigments and provide excellent saturation, which is useful when painting simple sketches. Because of this, I have been using these paints more and more recently as I’m aiming for a more loose style. I quite enjoy painting with them, and I did not have any problems - except them being runnier than Schmincke or Holbein, so you have to be careful about how you store your palettes.
Read more about my painting tools here: TOOLS & FAQ
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in my previous post, I showed you a sketch I did of the famous Mampei Hotel located in Karuizawa. While staying there we went with Kana on long walks to explore the popular villa town sprawling around, making a lot of photos.
I wanted to make a sketch based on one place that I liked in particular - an old-style shop (as usual).
I also did this sketch as an opportunity to test again the IndiGraph fountain pen that is meant to be used with waterproof India inks. This time I was able to use the new EF nib that I got for testing and I have to say that I like the pen a lot more now. The line is thin and stable enough so I can also sketch with the pen on non-textured paper (like hot pressed watercolor paper or in my sketchbooks) and has lines similar to a 0.3mm fineliner. I also have the F nib to play with later.
You can see how this picture was made in a full-length video HERE.
Tools:
- Mijello 26 colors watercolors set
- WaterFord white 300g HOT pressed watercolor paper
- IndiGraph pen (F nib)
- Carbon ink (waterproof)
- Pencils etc.
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Sketching thoughtfully
I don’t have so much time on my hands right now (I’m still busy doing things for my upcoming “Tokyo at Night” book, and pictures for a commission) but I try to diversify the things I make to keep my head fresh.
For example, I recently painted these two sketches, that portrait one of the retro shops of the Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (江戸東京たてもの園) in Koganei. This is one of my all-time favorite places in Tokyo, and this shop is one of my favorite buildings in it. Especially with all the interesting retro home items presented in it as if they were still there for sale. The light reflected from the gold-colored and blue pots and kettles, all the strange utensils and wooden wares are just awesome!
I wanted to paint this shop and especially it’s insides for some time but the thing that finally pushed me to do it was my recent idea of “thoughtful striving” to become a better artist (a part of my “thoughtfulness” year theme).
I have many aspects of my art that I would like to improve but with these pictures, I focused on:
- increasing my ability to paint/draw things that I do not have a direct photo reference for.
- being able to paint things faster while conveying the emotion and story behind the scene.
- putting more thought into what I’m doing - not only painting things because they are fun and nice-looking but making things that have more purpose and thought put into them.
For me, a good example of such paintings are the concept sketches done by Hayao Miyazaki for his movies. Even though these are often quickly and roughly painted pieces, they convey exactly the atmosphere of the scene that he has in mind and the story behind it, while also sometimes looking like nice, finished watercolors!
I decided to paint this shop in a style similar to these Ghibli concept arts while using the photos I had only as reference material.
I tried to think why I liked the store and to translate it into a simple in style but substantial in content and atmosphere watercolor sketch (that turned into a longer painting).
Tools:
- Holbein Waterford White HOT pressed watercolor paper (for a smooth texture)
- Mijello Mission Gold watercolors (for more saturated colors)
- HB Pencil (for the sketch)
- SAILOR shikiori brown pen / Faber-Castell ECCO pigment 0.3 multiliner (for nice line finish)
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This is just a one-off painting I wanted to do to show you this awesome boat / ship / barge / crane thing I saw on one of my recent walks.
I also wanted to paint something that is not meant for my upcoming book “Tokyo at Night” to be able to test new watercolors set of 26 Mijello Mission Gold single pigment paints that Mijello sent to me recently (thanks Mijello!) and a new Sailor pen! Fun!
Tools:
* Canson Heritage cold press 300g paper
* Mijello Mission Gold single pigments watercolors
* BIC Evolution pencil HB
* SAILOR Shikiori pen
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Sketching with @kualalumpururbansketchers
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#sketch #sketchbook #hkie #hkiesketchbook #watercolor #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #urbansketch #urbansketching #urbansketchers #watercolor #mijello #mijellomissiongold #klusk #kualalumpururbansketchers #lucyintheskycafe (at Lucy In The Sky Cafe)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2a4cGOjUzU/?igshid=17jp0tsom6o72
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Sketching with @kualalumpururbansketchers
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#sketch #sketchbook #hkie #hkiesketchbook #watercolor #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #urbansketch #urbansketching #urbansketchers #watercolor #mijello #mijellomissiongold #klusk #kualalumpururbansketchers #lucyintheskycafe (at Lucy In The Sky Cafe)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B2a4NDVD_mA/?igshid=j9j1wazgge9g
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Another very much delayed #drawthisinyourstyle of @kokomo_komo
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold #mofel5000
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1MZs5zjyuD/?igshid=2w3e4idt6eih
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Very much delayed #drawthisinyourstyle of @anna_cattish and @caiorfmartins characters, #nanatheshrimp and Lara
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
#caiorfmartins #annacattish
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1EXlXhgQ6Q/?igshid=1xdj5u6a5lkj
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For @anissa.moody’s #drawthisinyourstyle #anissamoody
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT6FAoFuHb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11ohqy6r365w3
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For @stephaniepepper’s #drawthisinyourstyle #stephaniepepperinyourstyle
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
https://www.instagram.com/p/BuJRp-rlhnd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1towpcjg6gme5
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For @amelieflechais’s #drawthisinyourstyle #chevalsoyeux #chatonetincelant
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
https://www.instagram.com/p/BthuK8DF2Uf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=sprekt0vdrl1
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For @anjohink’s #drawthisinyourstyle. #anjohinkinyourstyle
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtVBH7aFlmm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hqtqr1ic9gcr
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For @blanchiame’s #drawthisinyourstyle. I’m always late with these. #blanchiame #blanchiame_oc
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#sketch #sketches #watercolor #sketchbook #moleskine #twsbi #twsbieco #super5 #artistsoninstagram #artistofinstagram #silverbrush #artetje #aquarelliste #mijello #mijellomissiongold
https://www.instagram.com/p/BtR_4XblgAq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16z0rl2x5w0ms
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