Blog and Artwork updates of Singapore caricaturist, portrait artist and illustrator - Jit

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Saturday, December 31, 2011

caricature live sketching for a birthday party

Last gig of 2011.
A 1.5 hour gig (8pm-9:30pm), but was extended till 10pm due to overwhelming response form the guests.
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Some faces are just too irresistable not to caricature!

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Having a fun time with these guests and their caricatures!
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The little birthday girl is falling asleep.....:D

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Interesting siblings!

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A close one?!

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Last one before I go.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Caricature theme - "Love is Sweet!"

Wedding planner's brief:-
"I've got a couple who is intending to draw a caricature of themselves gorging on desserts/wedding cake. I have a sample picture as attached but here is what the couple is looking at 1) pose as per attached pic but customised to their faces 2) in black and white..."

  Love is Sweet - wedding couple caricatures
Client's feedback:-
"Thanks Jit. Couple loved it! "

Thursday, December 29, 2011

lady portrait in colourpencil

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It has been some time since I last draw portrait in colourpencil.
Good for a change of medium!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Farewell family caricatures for Standard Chartered Bank

Client's brief:-
"I’m in-search of a Caricaturist who can assist me come do a piece of Family Caricature/sketches as a surprised farewell gift. Are you able to create the piece of work out of the pictures attached? Is it possible for the piece of work to have a background of Singapore scene or any idea you may have?" 
Farewell family caricatures for Standard Chartered Bank

Client's feedback:-
"This is good!"

Monday, December 26, 2011

digital caricature sketch of Bruce Lee


digital caricature sketch of Bruce Lee (watermarked) on Wacom Cintiq 24HD
I tested the Wacom Cintiq 24HD today, with a larger A3 size sketch of Bruce Lee this time.
The cursor went haywired, out of control, and running across the screen. Even when my stylus left contact with the screen, the lines still follow the stylus (which is near the screen). In addition, the opacity is at 100% even when I have set the 'other dynamics' to 'pen pressure'!
Calibration is off at 4 corners. It is laggy probably due to video screen capture with iShowu HD. I quited the program, and size down the image size from A3 to A4. Restarted the i7 8GB RAM Macbook Pro and Photoshop. The problem persists. It wasn't the case few days ago when I did a test drive of this Cintiq 24HD.
But that was without video screen capture.
I guess the problem lies with the Wacom Cintiq driver. Will find out more and update here!
 
You can see the problem better in this video.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Portraits in pen and brush of a man and dog

Portraits in pen and brush of a man and dog
The dog and the subject are lying on the floor in the reference photo.
Thus, the ear is 'lifted up' here.
I don't have any other reference photo this dog.
No choice, but to draw it as it is.

Client's feedback:-
"Oh, very nice!"

Friday, December 23, 2011

My Wacom Cintiq 24HD.... at last!

After struggling for about 3 months, and searching high and low online (most of them don't ship to Singapore) and local retail stores, I finally got whole of this 'king' of digital tablet - Wacom Cintiq 24HD!
Super excited with this. I can't wait for the free delivery offered by this local retailer, which will be after Christmas holiday.
Wacom Cintiq 24HD box set
I went straight to the distributor near Genting Lane and took this last (?) unit.
The package is crazily huge and heavy. And it was raining cats and dogs when I picked it up.
Hack! Just bring it home. This is the Christmas gift I bought for myself!
Expensive, but I think it is worth the money.

I bought the 12" version (Wacon Cintiq 12WX) last April. Ever since then, I fell in love with digital drawings. I did at least one digital sketch a week, be it personal or commissioned jobs. I was really happy with it, until one day I did the 5m width backdrop illustration for Volkswagen. The screen is just too small for it. Technically, I can zoom out to draw. However, when zoomed in, you will find the lines are not smooth, but crooked.

Subsequently, I found out that for canvas size of A3, I will tend to overlook many little brush details drawing on the little (about) 5" height of the screen. When the digital drawings are printed out, many parts are just too loose and unrefined, when they ought to look otherwise. It happened many times, and I have been thinking to get the 21" Cintiq, and then the 24" Cintiq came into the market. SInce then, I keep thinking whether it is wise to get it. I knew the 12" Cintiq will be neglected by me, as soon as I get this giant. However, I convinced myself to use the former for gigs, as it is more portable. The latter weights about 30kg, and I won't considered moving it until I shift house. Just don't want to cause any damage to it!
Wacom Cintiq 24HD box content
The box content.

Wacom Cintiq 24HD setup
First location after I unbox it and setup on my desktop, with the help of my sister.

Wacom Cintiq 24HD setup and test drive
More sensible location for it, so that it won't block my usual workspace.

comic character test sketch with Wacom Cintiq 24HD
Test drive it with an imaginary sketch. The 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity is definitely a pleasure to draw on it, vs 1024 for the 12WX. The huge screen size is stunning. Suddenly, everything looks so crisp and sharp! The adjustable arm and position of the screen to my favorite and comfortable working position is definitely a plus point for this Cintiq. It causes less strain to my neck and back, especially after long hours of working. I am spoilt by the touch rings on both sides too. Zooming and adjusting brush sizes are like a breeze. I can feel the pain in my pocket, but I am more excited and happy of owning this Cintiq. I love it!

If Cintiq is the king in the digital drawing tablet market, this Cintiq 24HD is the "King of the kings"!

Caricatures for banner - Hong Kong and Singapore landmarks

Client's brief:-
".....Want to put together an sketch that will appear as the title of a document I'm preparing for clients. "Postcards from Asia" Basically looking for a caricature of me and my colleague with something like the HK buddha + the merlion in the background - like a postcard...sure you get it already. Ideally the image would have (going from left to right): me, my colleague, a couple of cartoonish famous HK/SG landmarks (perhaps with stamp looking edges), and then Postcards from Asia. Based on what I saw on your facebook page - super easy...." Caricatures for banner - Hong Kong and Singapore landmarks
The original drawing.

Caricatures for banner - Hong Kong and Singapore landmarks - (background)
Added in the background gradient digitally.

Client's feedback:-
"This is great!"

Monday, December 19, 2011

Arjun Rampal rockstar caricature

Arjun Rampal rockstar caricature

Client's feedback:-
"Wow, that's nice!"

couple caricatures @ church

Client's brief:-
"These are my requirements: 
1) 2 people -- in casual clothes 
2) Background (the church from the file background) 
3) Words to be included: "Every part doing its share Causes growth of the body For the edifying of itself in love" [Ephesians 4:16]..." 

  Couple caricatures at church

Friday, December 16, 2011

caricature live sketching for Intel Mobile Communications Year-End celebrations

Second gig of the day, after the gig for Suntec City.
An hour gig, 6:30-7:30pm, at CHIJMES.
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I am lucky to meet these lovely guests this evening.
As such, the caricatures turned out to be 'happier' and nicer(?!)
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I have seen this gentleman walking around me during the earlier part of the gig.
"I must sketch him!" I told myself.
Thank goodness he joined the queue, and got his chance too!:D

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Caricature live sketching for Singapore Suntec City Annual Party

2 hours gig, 12-2pm, but extended 15 minutes to 2:15pm due to overwhelming response.
This annual party for the tenants was held at Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City.
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Kicked start with the eager crowd waiting at my desk before the engaged time.
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The queue started to build up quickly.
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Pretty happy with many sketches done in this gig.
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Couple caricatures always look more interesting, as there is interaction between them (in the caricatures).

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I love this!

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Job done!
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