http://browse.deviantart.com/journals/?order=5&q=by%3ATakemaKei deviantART RSS for in:journals sort:time by:TakemaKei en-us Copyright 2013, deviantART.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:33:12 PDT deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://st.deviantart.net/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/3-more-to-go-371934563 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/3-more-to-go-371934563 Thu, 16 May 2013 01:28:52 PDT 3 more to go. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Lesson-learnt-the-hard-way-366476836 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Lesson-learnt-the-hard-way-366476836 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:26:45 PDT Lesson learnt the hard way. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
I have not make a habit of saving multiple files, and its biting me in the face. and my version SAI does not use tmp files when saving. I dont know if any version of SAI does though

My only hope, its a jpg file that I snapshoted to show my friend. That will ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-learned-from-latest-piece-364596973 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Stuff-learned-from-latest-piece-364596973 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:49:00 PDT Stuff learned from latest piece. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
Most of what I learned from this piece is that what I lacked in practice with. Basically:

Basic shapes. I know right? The most fundamental thing. You dont really see them in organic things, but when doing mechanical stuff they are pretty obvious, and whether or not you have a firm grasp of them can be really apparent when doing those things.

Perspective. This has to be combined with basic shapes to be effective, but can get really complicated at times. This applies to almost everything if you want a picture to appear 3D. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/stuff-learned-recently-364062981 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/stuff-learned-recently-364062981 Sun, 07 Apr 2013 06:10:00 PDT stuff learned recently nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
I realized that I am having difficulty when tackling new artwork, and this is mainly because I havent been researching, or practicing about that matter before doing the artwork itself. This is like going into an exam without studying what you need. So this is a bad thing. For example, I havent been doing practice in basic geometric shapes, therefore I am having trouble doing the piece I'm doing right now. Though think of it this way, through this way I am able to know my weaknesses, and th ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Status-update-358327807 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Status-update-358327807 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:44:40 PST Status update nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
So i think I'm back to drawing, though i can only do it at night, any other times i had to help my dad since he's so busy with the house, and i dont him to be too tired. Just looking at him makes me not wanna draw and just help him with stuff.

So yea. Hopefully i can get at least 3 more artworks out when March is finished. Currently doing ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-to-new-house-soon-351068963 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Moving-to-new-house-soon-351068963 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:11:56 PST Moving to new house soon! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
I just found some old art from school, that was before I got really into art, I was a gamer, so art means nothing to me. I looked at it and felt: "Man, I suck. I did not try at all." Theres a lot of water color stuff in that pile, so I doubt I can do much better now since I havent been doing water color. But I can definitely say that I can do better right now.

Looking at this, I think environments can really change a person. If I didn't went overseas to study, I wont have friends that introduce me to digital art, I would still be a gamer I believe. Now I want to ded ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/one-more-week-350261798 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/one-more-week-350261798 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:06:06 PST one more week nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2013 *TakemaKei
I hope to have a new life after moving to the new house, and have more time and dedication in pursuing my dream ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Not-in-a-condition-to-draw-343049614 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Not-in-a-condition-to-draw-343049614 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 16:48:06 PST Not in a condition to draw. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
>.<

Sad artist is sad. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Done-with-uni-341621958 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Done-with-uni-341621958 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:17:39 PST Done with uni~ nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
Due to packing and stuff, I havent been drawing. Most likely due to travelling blues or shit like that, or just being tired. It makes me feel bad, but i cant draw if i',m not at least relaxed. I also dont know if I am able to submit something for December, and that sushi doesnt count >.<

I have to think about my new life. My goal is to become a freelance artist. I need to do a stable job on the side for now though.

lets see how it goes. Reality is welcoming me........ ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Tumblr-340144832 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Tumblr-340144832 Wed, 28 Nov 2012 02:28:31 PST Tumblr nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
http://takemakei.tumblr.com/

*yes its empty for now. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Slumped-I-dont-know-339402194 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Slumped-I-dont-know-339402194 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:17:55 PST Slumped? I dont know. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Random-things-to-say-336817441 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Random-things-to-say-336817441 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 02:16:51 PST Random things to say. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
Second. I just made an anipan account, to kinda try get more exposure. http://www.anipan.com/settings#!24276

Thirdly, been rewatching some anime, mostly gag comedies.

Fourthly, I have been thinking of doing commissions. But I havent been preparing for it. Been doing a lot of contests instead. I'm still thinking of the prices to be charge, a ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Personification-of-series-335060601 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Personification-of-series-335060601 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:41:47 PDT Personification of series nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
What I recently liked is the artists' portrayal of these things. Obviously different people will have a different take of the Seven Deadly Sins, and I find this really interesting.

I am currently doing one of my own, which is the chess project. I have 2 others that are waiting to be done.

If anyone know some good ones I wanna have a look. Please link them in the comments =) ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Asura-s-Wrath-334381478 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Asura-s-Wrath-334381478 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:25:04 PDT Asura's Wrath nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
I didn't buy it because I already played the demo, and I know that there is not much gameplay, but I am very interested in the story. But man, what a ride! Its like playing an anime, with over the top action, and compelling story.

I downloaded the OST, and this particular song, I have been putting it on repeat since. This is some epic music! Japanese name is Furueru Kokoro, english name is In Your ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-back-329134723 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-m-back-329134723 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:02:11 PDT I'm back? nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei So in the mean time I will resume submitting.

so yea. i'm back. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/status-update-323036189 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/status-update-323036189 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:12:03 PDT status update nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei .<

*cries in the corner. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Castlevania-Symphony-of-the-Night-322285289 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Castlevania-Symphony-of-the-Night-322285289 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:43:45 PDT Castlevania: Symphony of the Night nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
This is seriously one of the true classics of games. I just started playing it on my PS vita. And I cant believe i didnt play that far when I had it with my ps1. I stopped at one point because I suck at it and kept dying to the same huge ass demon. and that was probably 5 percent of how far I am now.

Now that I played it, I can understand why this game has nothing but positive reviews. This game is simple yet confusing in a lot of ways. It is now one of my favourite games =)

Those who never played it, its on the psn and xboxlive or get the game on a ps1 emulator. Or you can get Dra ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Nice-website-to-learn-some-tricks-318690506 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Nice-website-to-learn-some-tricks-318690506 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:15:17 PDT Nice website to learn some tricks nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
It is sorted into different digital painting programs, so go to the one you familiar with, although you may learn something else from other ones.

I learned something everything i look at one. Its step by step, with lots of pictures, and sort of easy to follow.

Problem is, this website is japanese. Not a problem for me since i can read it. But as I said above, its quite easy to follow.

Have fun with it ^^

http://iradukai.com/ ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Facebook-page-318058654 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Facebook-page-318058654 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:24:40 PDT Facebook page nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei Its basically the same stuff but with some wip =)

have a look ^^

https://www.facebook.com/TakemaKei ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/SURPRISE-BIRTHDAY-PARTY-FOR-ME-314796767 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/SURPRISE-BIRTHDAY-PARTY-FOR-ME-314796767 Sun, 15 Jul 2012 02:41:54 PDT SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR ME! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei I didnt have a proper birthday party in years, and i totally did not expect this at all. Good job hiding it from me >.<
The cake was nice too. not too sweet. just my taste.

and thanks for the premium membership by :iconLoveSoup: and :iconlovejuices:! Always wanted one XD ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/What-i-need-to-focus-on-now-312233805 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/What-i-need-to-focus-on-now-312233805 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:44:38 PDT What i need to focus on now. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
So I want to know what I need to focus on to improve myself. Don't say everything because its a given. What i think is that i need to work on coloring. A LOT. Colors can make something look pro, even if lineart is only decent, which is what i see in my works.

Therefore i need some pointers in coloring, and good practice methods. and if there are others that i need to know, please do. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Feeling-depressed-lately-304995154 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Feeling-depressed-lately-304995154 Mon, 28 May 2012 18:30:48 PDT Feeling depressed lately nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei I havent drawn much due to not being in the mood. Everything doesn't feel right.

my status in facebook has been this -> (╯°□°）╯︵ l_______l
for a lot of days, with variations...

hope this comes to an end soon. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Name-change-302615892 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Name-change-302615892 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:05:37 PDT Name change nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
I am so bad at giving names and now i am at a loss. Please give me some suggestions. =)

PS: just letting you know, my pixiv name is Konjiki no Kei ( 金色のケイ ) ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/JOURNEY-is-such-a-nice-game-295790393 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/JOURNEY-is-such-a-nice-game-295790393 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 03:01:32 PDT JOURNEY is such a nice game! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
The first time I finished it, I have to look for my jaw because I was immersed in the beautiful scenery and godly atmosphere. It is so mysterious that you can feel how vast one's imagination can get them. The music pulls you further into the world and you just dont want to stop playing it. The soundtrack is out on itunes store if anyone is interested.

The second time, it still impressed me because this ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Design-289753209 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Design-289753209 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 07:13:52 PDT Design... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
So what you will be seeing from me these days (hopefully) would be some sample character designs. I might put them in scraps once I got the ones that I am satisfied. And then hopefully make a complete picture out of them.

This journal is just telling you that I am still kicking in this ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-287631999 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-287631999 Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:24:15 PST Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
Doing my port folio this year. hope I get enough time to practice and get good enough when the time comes. I will be sacrificing a lot of sleep for this.

For this season, I would say Another is the best anime. It is mystery horror, and I dont normally watch these stuff. But the animation is great, superb OST, and interesting story. Just watch it.
Another good anime is Rinne no Lagrange. Mecha anime, with the mecha designed by Nissan.

Nothing more to say. just played Touhou 13 as well. God I suck at this game. WHY??? ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-285890590 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-285890590 Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:11:41 PST Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
I will be flying to Sydney in 2 days. So that is also one of the distractions that i faced, as i need to pack and stuff. and since i dont have a scanner and printer at my place its hard for me to transfer pencil sketches to digital. and also I spend more time with f ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-284249276 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-284249276 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:17 PST Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei Been to a lot of places, and of course including Akihabara and the Manga Museum. Those 2 are the places which i enjoy the most. Didnt manage to get into a maid cafe, because I was focused on covering the majority of the place rather than going to individual places. Akihabara basically reminded me why I loved anime and manga so much. It is basically otaku heaven.

I write this to show that I am still alive though not drawing anything yet. I will try to get something out, even if i have to ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/new-year-stuff-281742312 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/new-year-stuff-281742312 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:20:44 PST new year stuff nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei
I am going to Japan for vacation tomorow. for 10 days. First time going there after wanting to go for a long time, so you bet i'm excited. I am going with my brother, and i am the communicator since i know some japanese. gonna try to get lots of artbooks, and probably some dakimakura covers. kekeke.

damn my arms are sore............... ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/pixiv-and-deviantArt-280005060 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/pixiv-and-deviantArt-280005060 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:18:14 PST pixiv and deviantArt nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei   my statistics til (18 Jan 2012):
     most views = 385
     total number of comments = 1 (serious)
     total followers = 6
     most bookmarks (pic-wise)= 2
     most number of ratings given = 5
     people i follow = 191

deviantArt: well... you're here.
  my statistics til (18 Jan 2012):
     most views = 248
     total number of comments = 214 (includes my own)
     total followers = 36
     most favourites (pic-wise)= 30
     people i follow = 134

So in comparison, pixiv is more c ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/slow-progress-277948894 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/slow-progress-277948894 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:40:53 PST slow progress nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2012-2013 *TakemaKei The only time i can draw stuff is night time. which is not ideal at times.

SIGH ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Atelier-Meruru-273412668 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Atelier-Meruru-273412668 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 04:47:02 PST Atelier Meruru nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
While playing this game I recalled why i liked Kishida Mel. He is a very good artist, one of my favourites actually. He  is one of the reasons i bought the game. and... i am out of words... OTL

GAH! ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-271479773 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-271479773 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:41:09 PST Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
So those who have requested me, or want to (read: 1), please bear with it while i sort out life.
Same to those who want to see more from me.

Hope this makes me stronger and helps me with improving my skills and pursueing my dream.

PS: i like the sound of this keyboard =p ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/busy-ah-269911797 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/busy-ah-269911797 Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:15:55 PST busy ah... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
One is packing. My brother will be moving to a new place. so need to help him pack the house, which contains a lot of junk and items. and it took up a lot of time.

and i need to resolve some other stuff. including my nearly expired passport, as well as visa for travelling. argh damn responsibilities.

side note: idolmaster episode 20 is the best episode so far. not to mention the godly song at the end... ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/yay-268778943 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/yay-268778943 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 02:03:47 PST yay! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei ...........
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Gonna try push out at least 3 artworks before going back to hometown for holidays. countdown 10 days.
One is on the way. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Break-for-a-while-268033660 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Break-for-a-while-268033660 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:22:16 PST Break for a while... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Just had one of my exams yesterday, I think i went alright, but you never know.
Will be having one tomorow, and its the easier one in comparison.
And then after that I still have an essay to write. 2000 words in 3 days. NICE! at least the topic is interesting -  The Social Impact of Games. We can choose one of the topic that is related to that.

And I just updated my anime watch list, not sorted:
Ben-to
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai -> unexpectedly fun.
Fate/Zero
Guilty Crown
Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon -> getting better.
Tamayura ~Hitotose~ -> episode 1 made me fell asleep ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Study-265139067 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Study-265139067 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:53:09 PDT Study... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
So i will resume art after the exams.

PS: I was watching redjuice's stream last night but didnt sit through it. sad...... ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/How-can-a-television-series-be-this-high-quality-265022604 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/How-can-a-television-series-be-this-high-quality-265022604 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:50:27 PDT How can a television series be this high quality?? nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
The animation studio responsible for Fate/zero is Ufotable.  The first time I heard of them is when i watched Kara no Kyoukai, which also has great animation and art. I am not quite ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Insights-on-improvement-263696038 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Insights-on-improvement-263696038 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 06:03:05 PDT Insights on improvement. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
http://mazikanon.blog102.fc2.com/blog-entry-128.html
Its a japanese website, so if you have some japanese knowledge you can read it.

There are advices from different people to improve on drawing, mainly animators and mangakas. Most of them talked about one thing.
Draw LOTS! Thats basically the thing. 30 pages a day is a bit much but one suggests 19 pages per week (manga weekly page number).
Others include copy other artist's work and try to replicate it, and actually learn how the artist do it and stuff.
And also, find your weaknesses and overcome them ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Guilty-Crown-is-AWESOME-263334236 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Guilty-Crown-is-AWESOME-263334236 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:05:11 PDT Guilty Crown is AWESOME! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
I just watched it twice this morning, and I want to watch it a third time. No many anime make me do that, usually I just watch and forget. The last one that make me do that is The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, which is ages ago. That was one hell of a ride. An ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-back-hopefully-261503599 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-am-back-hopefully-261503599 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:53:44 PDT I am back, hopefully... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei I should get my ideas out as well. I have quite a few jot down but never actually do it. Its the lack of skill points that prevent me from doing it though.
And also someone had a request for me and I have yet to do it. Hopefully soon as well.

The new season of anime has started. This could possibly be the best season yet.
There are 3 big ones: Guilty Crown, Persona 4, & Fate/Zero. I suggest anyone to have a look at these 3. I am a huge fan of Redjuice, so Guilty Crown is at the top of my list. I am a fan of persona 4 the game as well, so seeing ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-feel-shit-257473339 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-feel-shit-257473339 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:06:47 PDT I feel shit nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei No motivation.
No inspiration.
No nothing ><

I feel like I need a break, but I dont think I am getting one. Well this week is my semester break but I am not using it for practice but instead I am doing uni work. Damn it.

I... need......... salvation..................

I hope the arrival of my copy of Tales of Xillia would heal me. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Lacking-practice-254368199 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Lacking-practice-254368199 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:05:45 PDT Lacking practice. nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Pose wise I have been doing it within my comfort zone. Unless I look at something and draw, it will always be that certain angle, and pose. I wish to branch out to more of other poses. i have to set a goal for myself in order to be able to push myself to higher level.

I recently read a forum post by a fellow deviant, and that had me thinking about what my pictures are missing. My pictures are missing a lo ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Still-alive-252953368 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Still-alive-252953368 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:36:24 PDT Still alive... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
I am currently having deadlines for uni work, and they are all by the end of August. And the contest I am in now also ends by the end of August. So I am basically doing all that at once. I will try to submit more stuff when I am less busy.

Contest progress report:
This work requires me to try a lot of new things that never exist in my previous deviations, and even my doodles. So a lot of time is needed. I am still at the rough stage. Designing outfits are a lot of work, especially when they are not normal clothes. Lots of reference needed....

Anyway, getting there.... and hope it's good. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Tag-w-252748761 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Tag-w-252748761 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:22:45 PDT Tag -w- nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
RULES:
1. You must post 10 different questions, but they must be your own questions, don't copy anyone else's questions
2. You must then tag at most 10 people who must answer your questions which you cannot answer yourself then ask 10 different questions go to their page and tell them they have been tagged
3. They can be random questions but mustn't be anything too rude or too sexual.

Questions from :iconwendytjuh55:

1. What's the reason you signed up on dA?
- To share my drawings and get feedback.
2. Who is your favourite artist here on deviantart?
- :devredjuice999: kyaaaa~
3. Are you an otaku?
- Proud ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Report-sucks-kimono-research-251432978 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Report-sucks-kimono-research-251432978 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:36:37 PDT Report sucks + kimono research nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
I am also wanna enter a contest by :iconVagrantArtists:, and I have til the end of the month to get it out. And I believe this concept that i am having now will take a lot of time and effort, because its completely new to whatever I have been drawing.　Hope I can pull it off. And time is the big ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/New-art-245453452 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/New-art-245453452 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:25:26 PDT New art nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Oh and one thing. I can't put up this picture, because she will kill me.
I want to upload it to share, but she will kill me.
I want to upload it to get feedback and critiques, but she will kill me.
Its 1:11am here, I am getting sleepy, but she will kill me.

I have less than a week to complete this drawing. And then i will start doing my ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Characters-appear-in-my-dream-244347895 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Characters-appear-in-my-dream-244347895 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 05:31:59 PDT Characters appear in my dream nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Pretty strange and fun experience. Once you are into drawing and expressing yourself you can get motivations and ideas out of the blue like that.

...........................

Oh ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/back-to-uni-243809709 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/back-to-uni-243809709 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 02:03:04 PDT back to uni... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Well the newest deviation is supposed to be completed a few days ago. But yea I only completed it today. Due to circumstances. I actually have that idea during my artist's block, but couldn't put it onto the canvas, and kept seeing something wrong with it. Not to say that theres nothing wrong with it now, just at least it looks like how I want it to (kinda).

One of the courses that i picked kinda partly gave me one of my ideas. Will draw it in th ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/SMASH-2011-236682912 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/SMASH-2011-236682912 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:36:42 PDT SMASH 2011 nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
So SMASH 2011 has ended. They certainly picked a nice place to do it this year. The last few times i need to stand to watch the cosplay competition, but this year the auditorium was only half-filled. Awesome cosplays this year as well, plus awesome guests. Place is very convenient as well, the foodcourt is right next to the convention centre.

A concert by eminence is held at night: Memories of Fantasia. Really great performance as well.... erm... yea, one word sums its all ^^"

Recently in a state of worshipping :devredjuice999:. I loved his work so much. I love his style ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/blocky-blocky-220684226 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/blocky-blocky-220684226 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:48:00 PDT blocky blocky... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Well, during that time, I was reading a manga. Shin Angyo Onshi (新暗行御史).
Realistic drawings, good story, and awesome designs. I read til volume 3 now.
Highly recommended if you like action and historical fantasy settings.

I am getting more and more fond of semi-realistic anime drawings. Like the ones done by Redjuice, Rezi, Soejima Shigenori and Range Murata. I am trying to get myself to draw more realism, wh ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-217091171 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Devious-Journal-Entry-217091171 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 22:55:07 PDT Devious Journal Entry nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
I feel more fun drawing people. I can spend hours drawing people parts. But I do wanna do some scenery-ish pictures so that I can put my characters in them. So... I duno. Maybe today its not a good day. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Holiday-training-215692920 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Holiday-training-215692920 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:51:22 PDT Holiday training... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Have been sketching on my sketchbook on female anatomy, and a few male faces.

Trainings i have yet to do: shading, male body, color theory and coloring, landscape, objects, clothes and folds, gesture drawing. (God thats a lot!) I still suck at shading and folds, with the edges thing.

Was going to do a-drawing-per-day routine, since i know someone is doing it. Good practice, and maybe with people giving me feedback i know where to fix, or ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Scrap-215487393 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Scrap-215487393 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:22:51 PDT Scrap nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei Its in my scrapbook if you guys wanna see it.
I blame that to my lack of skill and also to the study break, which lasted for sooo long.

I decide to spend the holiday studying on anatomy, and breaking from it with coloring. And I also have a picture that I had in my mind that i wanna do before the end of my holidays.
So other than anatomy I need to look for ways to put that picture into a real picture, which means stuff like composition and coloring.

FIGHToooooo!! ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-AM-BACK-215548012 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/I-AM-BACK-215548012 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 03:08:25 PDT I AM BACK!! nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
Now I can draw like a crazy psycho to try to improve as much as possible.

The thing is, if i create my own character, it will be either normal T's, sailor fuku, or skimpy clothing. I need to force myself to do something different.
And  I need to learn to draw different things so I don't get bored from just studying anatomy (been doing that for a while, and its not easy).
Stuff like background, vanishing points, color theory, animals, buildings, etc etc etc........ ( I can go on forever).

I have a few picture concepts but I currently don't have the skills to do it. So those have to wait.

Erm.... yea let's hope I can ke ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Exam-1-done-218011981 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Exam-1-done-218011981 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:37:54 PDT Exam 1 done... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei Open book exam, and I have nooooooo idea what i wrote OTL.
Hope i did ok.

At another topic, Bakuman is a good manga.
It gives me motivation to draw like a maniac. Can't start now though coz i have another one coming up.
After i'm done with that one, MUUUHAHAHAHAHA!

Hope you guys look forward to my next stuff ^^ ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/This-is-torture-218108996 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/This-is-torture-218108996 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 05:47:26 PDT This is torture... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei I have so many ideas, and so many things to try. I can't do it now as exams is more important.

The thought of want to draw overlaps with my study for exams. Its like wanting to play games while studying for exams, but instead of games its drawing. And its torturing me like crazy shit.

This also shows the thing that you want to do most in your current life I think.

.... and I just feel like writing this down >. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Note-to-self-218368102 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Note-to-self-218368102 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:36:00 PDT Note to self nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
I enter contests to get some exposure, but it has to be at the right time, or I end up feeling stressed about it.
This is what happened to the current deviation (First love). Not the right time because the due date is before my exam, and i duno why but i just entered without thinking.

Ok enough rant. Gonna focus on real life exams first >.< . Then thats done I will go all out on drawing (plus some Atelier Meruru, which is released after exam XD).
Will update in about 3 weeks. Until then. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Yatta-Honorable-mention-218341168 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/Yatta-Honorable-mention-218341168 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:55:23 PDT Yatta - Honorable mention nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei
My 'Yatta' piece has been deemed as one of the honorable mentions in the May monthly contest by :iconVagrantArtists:

I thank them for that. This gives me more determination to keep on improving myself.

I am currently doing another piece for another contest, and see where i can get up to.
After that it will be my study period and won't have deviations til my exams are done.
After that I will be in training mode. Gonna create a timetable for that. ]]> http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/More-practise-218651264 http://takemakei.deviantart.com/journal/More-practise-218651264 Fri, 20 May 2011 18:22:20 PDT More practise... nonadult journals/personal TakemaKei http://a.deviantart.net/avatars/t/a/takemakei.jpg?9 Copyright 2011-2013 *TakemaKei Its actually difficult to draw the shoe, and anything.

And my backgrounds just looks stupid for now.
I should try landscape drawing, but that will be in the future.

Been busy with stuff, but be prepared to see me submitting at least one per week after i done with exams.
And i am convicted to do so, and some intense training.
Had a timetable (sort of) laid out for me already.

Fuuuuuuuuuhahahahah...... ]]>