A few days ago I was invited to the manga convention Manga Festival, which was hosted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.* * I’m living here for two months. The convention wasn’t huge, but it attracted lots of passionate people, including cosplayers of the same excellent caliber as you’d find at Comiket in Japan or JapanExpo in Paris. I visited the stalls, and met a group of young artists who call themselves “The Rainbow Pig”, Heo Cầu Vồng in vietnamese. Each of them was busy drawing, some of them...
Archive - July 2014
Welcome to the world of ballpoint pen artistry, where the humble pen becomes a powerful tool for creativity and expression!As a designer, I’ve found a deep appreciation for drawing with a ballpoint pen, and I’m not alone. Many artists turn to this versatile instrument for their daily sketches, embracing the immediacy and spontaneity it offers. Without an eraser, every stroke is a commitment, adding a thrilling sense of adventure to each piece of art. Join me as I delve into the life of a...
The properties of lines are the keystone of a professional designer’s style. For example, you can find certain types of lines that are more likely to be associated with architecture, product design, or fashion. This is, however, merely a generalization, because part the magic of art and design is the mixture of infinite and contrasting styles. We’re interested here in lines which are minimalist yet always “lively”. These are used by a good number of product designers, myself included. Why...
Drawing Posture is essential.Just like playing sports or the piano, when you’re drawing you need to pay attention to the body position for drawing, especially the hands, elbows, and fingers. Most people don’t realize it, but good posture allows you to draw faster, draw more precisely, and for longer periods of time. You can always draw with bad posture, and maybe you can even draw well. But if you start out with good posture it will eventually become an automatic habit that you fall into...
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