http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:artizd&section=today deviantART RSS for by:artizd en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:49:31 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/27236467/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/27236467/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:04:47 PDT
I will post the paintings after the show's over.

This year's been truly an educational year for me. Since May 2009, I've been honing my skills in other mediums such as oil and acrylic. But, not just learning how to use them. Basically how to create artwork with good design, color and concept. It's a whole new world compared to my detailed drawings...

To all of you who visited my page and faved my works, I am honored.

Thanks for reading.


Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/21048971/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/21048971/ Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:38:05 PDT
If you have commented on, or faved my works, I may not be able to reply.

Sorry about that.

Until I update my browser, have a Happy Halloween everyone!!

Hugs,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/20906900/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/20906900/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:21:57 PDT

Check out this guy's blog about PETA. (Right under Rhino King article)

[link]

Have a great weekend!!

Hugs,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19756408/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19756408/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:03:56 PDT
My swimming of 1/2 mile (750 meters) was quite pathetic, but I did an okay 11 mile (18.3 Km)bike ride and a much better 3.1 mile (5 Km) run.

My goal next year is to shave off at least 10 minutes off the swim, by practicing more skills and overcome fear of people kicking my face while in the water!! Man, I couldn't believe how many people jumped into the water at 7 am this morning. They were all around me. I choked,lost my form and hyperventilated!! lol!

Meanwhile, buying a road bike would definitely cut at least 20 minutes off my time. I have a heavy hybrid mountain bike, so it was sheer torture trying to climb those hills. But biking is the best part of the race to me-- nothing beats charging downhill at its so-called 'top speed'.

Anyway, it'll just be a personal battle for me. Me against my old time. So next year should be a cinch right?? lol!

***
I'm off to the mountains tomorrow!

Maybe I'll come up with a new concept for my drawing in a week or so...

Hope your weekend was superfine...

Hugs,
Dina, triathlete.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19678375/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19678375/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:38:50 PDT
I was already thinking of signing up for more classes including Intro to Oils in the fall, but looks like I have to search for a new place.

***

This Sunday, Aug 3rd, I will be racing my first and only triathlon for the season. It's called Tri For The Cure at Cherry Creek Reservoir, CO.

My goal is to finish...

...750-800 yards swimming (half mile),
...12 + miles of biking and
...3+ miles of running.

I hope to finish it in less than 2 hours.

I'm ready.

***

Then I'm off for a week's vacation in the mountains at a lodge. Hopefully I'll get some inspiration to start a new piece mid August...

***

Thanks for your comments, favs and devwatch. I appreciate your kind attention very much...

Have a great August everyone!!

Hugs,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19072733/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/19072733/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:51:14 PDT
BUT DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST!



1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat (more than once but less than 10)

2. Multiply this number by 2

3. Add 5

4. Multiply it by 50

5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758... If you haven't, add 1757

6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born...you should have a three digit number


The first digit of this was your original number ( i.e., how many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week)

The next two numbers are----YOUR AGE ! ------ (Oh YES, they are!)



***

Happy Summer everyone!

Hugs,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/18390799/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/18390799/ Sun, 18 May 2008 21:46:34 PDT
I am proud to report that I just finished my first mini triathlon yesterday. Oh YEAH!

250 yards in the pool, followed by 8 miles on the bike and 1.5 mile run. It was an amazing experience. Lots of support from friends and other triathletes. I think I'm hooked.


Spring has been good to us in Colorado. The weather has warmed up quite a bit, and now we're all bracing ourselves for the summer vacation... School is almost out for the year... Kids are going to be at home 24/7...


***

As far as art goes...

I'm slowly working on Beyond The Broken Gate - I've added some more to the background. Multiple trees and maybe a little surprise...

I have a deadline to finish this, but once it's done, I will post it.


Thanks for looking at my gallery and for all your kind words. I appreciate the favs and devwatch!

Have a great month of May everyone and good luck with all your endeavors...

Hugs,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/17177285/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/17177285/ Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:20:44 PST
To all who have kindly added me as a friend, featured or faved my work, or even looked at my stuff here, I am grateful.

Just for your info...

The last two weeks or so I've been...
-taking swimming lessons,
-swim training on my own,
-triathlon talks/ gear talks/ meets
-volunteered at my kids' schools,
-did a birthday bash for my kid one weekend (18 kids, mind you!)
-and also on the same day finished, framed and gave a gift drawing for a friend's birthday--
-not to mention, I'm attending another drawing class,
-add life figure drawing sessions to that,
-studying and reading books on anatomy (never ending!)
-people coming over to look at replacing a few doors at my house...
- hosting a small, casual American Idol party--- Phew!

Of course, cooking, laundry, cleaning, chauffer-ing my kids around

It's been hectic...

I'm not sure if things will slow down a little in March, but I promise I will post that particular drawing that I just gave away to a teary-eyed friend at her birthday bash. Her reaction made ME cry!

I'm welcoming the spring with lots of energy, zest and motivation! Also...my birthday's coming up... Wish that birthdays crop up more than wrinkles do though...

I hope you all are having a wonderful March 2008!!!

Ok- gotta run-- my Anatomy of Movement class is in a few hours!

Lots of hugs,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16549827/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16549827/ Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:05:18 PST
Well, I just signed up for a triathlon. And I don't even know how to swim.

It's going to be a sprint- so somewhat manageable for couch potatoes like myself.

800 meters swim in open water
12 miles of bicycling
3 miles of running


Training will start in February and the triathlon will be sometime in August.

What did I get myself into?? ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16526529/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16526529/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:14:36 PST
I haven't even seen Brokeback Mountain!

RIP...

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16466678/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16466678/ Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:35:44 PST
***

Some tips...

My process for drawing hair for Beyond the Broken Gate:-

The drawing :[link]

1. Get the initial form (shape) and flow of hair

2. Shade the lightest parts, followed by the darks

3. Define the form all over with relatively darker pencil - When the pencils are slightly sharpened, the lines and form will take shape much easier. Use a light hand to shade.

4. Lift highlights with kneaded eraser - After determining where the highlights should go, shape the tip of the eraser into a tiny point and dab the point very lightly onto the area.

5. Refine - Fill in all white gaps within the shaded areas and define the lines where necessary, plus darken the darkest parts to further create more depth.

Thanks for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16340682/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16340682/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:19:49 PST
Have a Wonderful January!



Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16122267/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/16122267/ Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:49:40 PST
Remember that offer to hang up my drawings at an antique mall in Albuquerque? Well, it fell through. It wasn't the best place to display drawings unless I want to sell antique frames as well! Heh heh!

I'll try a more appropriate place in the future...

All is good...

***

This coming new year, I'm determined to draw a few more detailed drawings and proceed on my anatomical studies. I haven't signed up for the 'Exploring Oils' at the Colorado Academy of Art yet, but would love to do it.

So, I may have some different stuff going on here as I trudge a slightly different path to fulfill my artistic goals.

Just found this in a little booklet by Mac Anderson titled The Nature of Success...

*Discover you personal definition of success

*Discover your core existence, or your reason for being

*Set clearly defined goals

*Never waiver in your belief that you can achieve them

*Manage your attitude

*Persevere when adversity strikes... and it will

*Learn to take risks and embrace change

*Keep kindness in your heart...always

*Love and be loved

*Make a difference whenever, wherever, and however, you can


***

Thanks for your kind support and comments. I hope you have achieved all your personal goals this year.

Here's wishing the best on your journey in 2008!

Happy New Year!



Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15970443/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15970443/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:57:16 PST



It's clear to see that he's progressed over the years, improving his painting techniques- brush strokes, proportions, balance of color and negative space... Above all, I think this artist has gained confidence and it shows in his recent works. There's no hesitation on his part to literally brush colors ONTO his perfectly rendered figures. The colors patterns and rhythm make one think of Gustav Klimt, a masterful artist.

His works have inspired me to forge ahead with my figure drawings and start painting with the acrylics I have shelved about a year ago.

When you have time, check him out...

************************************************

Bear with me as I will put more and more Wips of my current drawing, Beyond The Broken Gate. (BBG)
[link]
I expect this drawing to be finished sometime in January.

I have matted some drawings to be taken to Albuquerque with me this Wednesday. I'm hoping that they'd catch some shoppers' eyes. If not, no biggie... just have to try something new... like COLORS and interesting compositions---
in acrylics and oils...

Thanks for the inspiration, Winst!

****************************************

Happy Holidays everyone!!!

Hugs from Colorado...

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15696783/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15696783/ Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:58:51 PST [link]

Symbolism - this drawing is open to any interpretation. Here's mine...

It's about innocence and a pure heart (the girl), about to be exposed to the real world.

Toy Mirror - To me, the mirror symbolizes a clean past.
Ribbon - To connect the past to the main subject.
The cat - is something from the natural world that gives the subject unconditional love. In this case, it is alarmed, surprised or maybe just pleasantly moved by the shadow at the window, and the door, slowly opening.

The shadow at the window and the darkness - I'm not even sure you'll be able to see that hint of shadow by the window, which is the surprise element here, finally included in this drawing. (When I first included that in my thumbnail sketch, my husband was horrified because it looked so sinister. However, by adding the word "Morning" to the title, he calmed down a little bit.) Anyway, the shadow by the window and also the darkness around the door area symbolize the unknown future.

Pearl bracelet - I used a reference which was a gift to my daughter from her grandmother in Malaysia. A token from a loved one.

Toy Pearl necklace - It's the childlike innocence, and vanity, some remnants of her personality that will remain with her when she grows up.


22" X 26" of drawing on the back of Arches Watercolor 140lbs Hot pressed paper. I learned a great deal while drawing this.

I tried to have as many elements in this drawing as I could muster. Metal from the door, Wooden floor, Gem and pearls for the bracelet, fur, flowing fabric, dark, textured rug against the light. The other factor I considered was having a dynamic drawing of a seemingly static environment. Notice the diagonals on the base of the drawing - the lines of her legs, arm, triangular shadows, diagonal light beam. I hope these elements help to move the viewer's eyes all around the drawing. The darkest and lightest area which are on opposite sides are there for viewers to rest their eyes. I hope this makes sense...

1- Darks - always a challenge. For the very dark shadowy area near the door, I blended a layer of 4B (2mm clutch) followed by another layer of 4B, then finished off with a layer of H (2mm clutch)

2- Hair - negative drawing. Kneaded eraser.

3- Pearls in sunlight - negative drawing. Notice that the sunlit surfaces are white while the highlighted areas of the pearls in the shadows are quite dark. (Pearls have highlights even in the shadows!!) Make sure that the shadows and highlights on the pearls line up.

4- Go with the flow - I decided to just go wild in the shadowed areas. As you can see, her skin's very rough and spotty, except on her face. I am still learning to blend the darks. For now, it'll do, I mean, rough, overlapping strokes, will just have to do until I better my blending.



Thanks for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15489974/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15489974/ Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:29 PST

***


I recently read that love is entirely a matter of chemistry. That must be why my wife treats me like toxic waste.
David Bissonette

When a man steals your wife, there is no better revenge than to let him keep her.
Sacha Guitry

After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together.
Hemant Joshi

By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates

Woman inspires us to great things, and prevents us from achieving them.
Dumas

The great question... which I have not been able to answer... is, "What does a woman want?
Sigmund Freud

I had some words with my wife and she had some paragraphs with me.
Anonymous

"Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays."
Henry Youngman

"I don't worry about terrorism. I was married for two years."
Sam Kinison

"There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage."
James Holt McGavran

"I've had bad luck with both my wives. The first one left me and the second one didn't."
Patrick Murray

Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming
1. Whenever you're wrong, admit it,
2. Whenever you're right, shut up.
Nash

The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once...
Anonymous

You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.
Henny Youngman

My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met.
Rodney Dangerfield

A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong.
Milton Berle

Marriage is the only war where one sleeps with the enemy.
Anonymous

A man inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds: "Wife wanted". Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: "You can have mine."
Anonymous

First Guy (proudly): "My wife's an angel!" Second Guy "You're lucky, mine is still alive."

***
Have a great week everyone!

Regards,
Dina.


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]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15313358/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15313358/ Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:39:53 PDT
One costume that I got a kick out of -was on a young student girl- A stripe-y black and white prison garb. She had long blond hair, dark shades and the reddest lipstick on. She was even talking into a fake cellphone. On the front of her jail shirt was a sign that said 'HILTON'.

***

Good news. I was offered to sell my art in Albuquerque NM. In an antique mall. I'm thinking about coming up with some new stuff, some rough sketches, even going into sketchy oil paintings.

Next offer I received was to paint a mural at a preschool in a church. I think it'll be fun to paint Noah's ark and all those cute animals....

***

I hope November finds you all in a light happy mood and very giving mood. After all, for all of us in the US-- it's Thanksgiving month...

Have a great one!

Hugs to all!

Thanks for reading...

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15173946/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15173946/ Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:47:47 PDT
[link]

I feel very honored...

Thanks for reading and have a great week!!!



Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15079023/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/15079023/ Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:24:30 PDT [link]

will be leaving DA. I hope she will return when the time is right.


Good Luck Erin!

***

One of emails today had this ...


Watch your thoughts, they become words'
'Watch your words, they become actions'
'Watch your actions, they become habits'
'Watch your habits, they become character'
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny'

-Oprah Winfrey

...just wanted to share with you...

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14838722/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14838722/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 09:18:23 PDT
A. If it looks like a celebrity that you like, would you like the drawing?

B. Do you think they are art? If no, why?

C. If you think that the rendering is good regardless of who the celebrity is, would you like the drawing?

D. You don't care...

E. Other (please explain)

I think I need to subscribe so I can post polls... and do features

Meanwhile, today's my brother's birthday... Happy Bday dude!



Thanks to all those who are watching and those who have left numerous comments on my work.



Have a great weekend!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14647775/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14647775/ Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:54:46 PDT I've been "tagged" by so here's some unimportant random details about me...

But first...

The rules:
1. post these rules
2. each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. tags should write a journal of these facts
4. at the end post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named
5. go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged

***

Random facts about me...

1. I eat v-e-r-y slow. Even my kids finish their food before I do...

2. I competed in organ competitions when I was 10.

3. I sing in the shower, in the car, while washing dishes, while drawing... everyday.

4. I played Deep Purple's 'BURN' on the keyboard in a rock band when I was 17. Woo Hoo!

5. 10 years ago, before my Laser PRK, I used to only able to see my fingers clearly at about 5 inches away!!

6. At 19, I composed one song which got played on national radio in Malaysia and Singapore called Pelayaran Sepi (Translation - The Lonely Voyage) Don't really know what happened to the singer Raja Ema, though.

7. I used to go country western dancing when I was in college.

8. I scream when I see a caterpillar!!!

***

My friends, (you unfortunate victims) would be.....






]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14393347/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14393347/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:05:33 PDT
I guess I will be on this stratosphere for a little bit longer because I just found out from the director that I had won 2nd place in the juried art competition!

So, I'm ecstatic... yet again!

Hope you're having a great week!



Regards,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14341371/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14341371/ Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:32:53 PDT
Last night I saw my drawing Nur(Light) in an exhibition/ a juried show at Colorado Academy of Art, in Boulder. Being there made all the difference because I was able to see the viewers' responses first hand. I would not change this for the world.

Once I get my feet off cloud 9, and back to earth, I'll let you in on the details. Meanwhile, I will put up some photos of the show.

Hope you're having a great weekend everyone!

Thanks for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14064262/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/14064262/ Tue, 07 Aug 2007 18:17:07 PDT
Since I didn't bring my digital camera to Malaysia, I guess I'd have to beg my sis to mail me those drawing shots. I'll keep you updated on those drawings. The commission turned out great, my cousin's fast drawing also looked okay, but I really enjoyed drawing Legolas (Orlando Bloom's character on LOTR) for my 9 year old niece.

Meanwhile, I'll be taking my time to check out all your works out there and to reply to your comments.

Oh yeah, call me crazy, but I was karaoke-ing at 3am at home two days ago, and at 1am last night!! This jet lag has to stop!!

Hope you are having an awesome August!

Lots of hugs,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13765428/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13765428/ Tue, 17 Jul 2007 03:40:20 PDT

Yeah, so I'm stuck here in Malaysia while my parents and aunt went to Bali because there was a bomb threat and advisory by the Australian Embassy. Some said that the Australians give bomb warnings routinely-- every month, but since this one was mentioned on TV3 in Malaysia, I decided to forgo the Bali trip.

Not worth risking the lives of my kids...

***

I've been going to karaoke bars and singing with my sisters, all the while I'm drawing a portrait of my cousin, and also taking a commission for a portrait of my mom's good friend. Didn't think I was going to be this busy... I've got 4 more protraits to draw! Yikes!

I think I'll post photos of those drawings when I get back to Colorado... don't expect much, they're pretty rough and fast works...

Hope you are having a great July, stay safe and be happy!



Regards from Malaysia,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13507143/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13507143/ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:31:03 PDT
Just doing great here in Malaysia-- eating lots of Malaysian foods and having fun with my family and friends here. Thought I'd check DA and lo and behold... my latest drawing, Nur--Light made the Pencil Club's Daily Deviation (PDD)today, June 26th.

Hope everyone's doing great! Have a great one!

Regards,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13400861/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13400861/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:35:16 PDT
Today, I am going to get a minor procedure at a local hospital to make sure I'll be in tip top shape for my travel.

If I don't get to access DA, I bid everyone happy sunshine days wherever you are!

Hugs,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13150804/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/13150804/ Wed, 30 May 2007 12:22:23 PDT
Tomorrow, my son graduates kindergarten. I'm thrilled that he's going to first grade-- serious school time from now on, but yet, I'd saddened by the fact that he's growing up so fast...

I'll bring the Kleenex tomorrow.

Meanwhile, we're getting ready to head out to Malaysia in June, then Bali in July.

I hope you guys will have an exceptional June and July! I will try to see if I could access DA from Malaysia somewhere and look at your stuff....

Thanks for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12764830/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12764830/ Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:35:41 PDT [link]

Also, happy Anniversary to Monika aka- Austriangirl, a fabulous friend, who will be celebrating her first year very soon!
[link]

I haven't been around very much but still a little thrilled to see my 4000 pageviews which coincidentally happened today.

Hmmm... I think it's time to make that yummy chocolate cake to celebrate!

***

To all my friends and watchers, thanks for your support. I have one drawing coming up before the end of May that I'd very much like to share with you. I haven't a title for it yet.


Have a great May 2007 everyone!



Regards,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12611038/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12611038/ Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:15:16 PDT
Armin's workshop-- it's like a revelation! He shared with us his methods of how to draw hair and the eye, but the most I learned was the process of achieving a conceptual drawing. From the fruition of an idea to the execution of the idea. We had a model (my first experience drawing from life in an academic environment) and he posed for the group as well as for each one of us. I'll post the drawing once it's finished. (not sure when coz it's darn huge!)

Armin is just how I'd imagined him to be. He's a pretty cool guy--very jovial in his ways, humble, helpful, quite positive and open. He's definitely a mentor any aspiring artist should have-- or more realistically, watch on DA.

Look for him here under the name 'nimra'.

Have a great week everyone! Thanks for reading!

Regards,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12271913/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12271913/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:40:18 PDT [link] has found a permanent home in Waterford, Ireland. (I think it's where the Waterford Crystal's made. ) Here's a link to that beautiful place...

[link]

The drawing will grace the wall of Gate Lodge. I am happy to know that many people will be able to appreciate this drawing...

Just wanted to share with you my elation...


Regards,
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12249313/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/12249313/ Mon, 19 Mar 2007 18:14:32 PDT
Number of people attending : 8

Me, being one of the attendees : Priceless!!



How lucky am I that my birthday is this week and my hubby thoughtfully gave me this workshop as a birthday present.

Check out the artist : [link]


Regards to all...



Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11407929/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11407929/ Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:15:18 PST

Goals...

What have we attained last year that we are proud of?

Who was the person or what inspired us to attain the goal(s)?

So what are our goals for this year?

***

Memories...

What was the best time we had last year? When did it happen?

Whom with? Why did we consider it the best? Did we record that experience somewhere? A photograph, a journal, a drawing, poetry...?

***

Dreams...

What are our dreams?
Let's make them into attainable goals by...

1. Putting together an organized thought,
2. Record those thoughts onto paper
3. Record the obstacles or what's keeping us from our dreams
4. Create the steps or solutions to achieve the dreams

5. and most importantly-- Put a date/ deadline on those steps/solutions...

Good luck!

Hope you all have a rewarding year 2007!

Best regards,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11262493/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11262493/ Sun, 31 Dec 2006 17:43:57 PST


Regards,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11172690/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/11172690/ Sun, 24 Dec 2006 09:08:25 PST
I'm heading off to Albuquerque this morning. I brought a slew of drawing pencils and my trusty ol' camera.

See ya after Xmas...

Regards,

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10871425/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10871425/ Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:14:44 PST
Enjoy!

2 cups butter
>4 cups flour
>2 tsp. baking soda
>2 cups granulated sugar
>2 cups brown sugar
>5 cups blended oatmeal (measure oatmeal &
>blend in blender
>to a fine powder)
>24 oz. chocolate chips
>1 tsp. salt
>18 oz. Cadbury bar (grated)
>4 eggs
>2 tsp. baking powder
>3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)
>2 tsp. vanilla
>
>Method:
>* cream the butter and both sugars.
>* Add eggs and vanilla; mix together with flour,
>oatmeal, salt,
>baking powder, and soda.
>* Add chocolate chips, Cadbury bar and nuts. Roll
>into balls and
>lace two inches apart on a cookie sheet..
>* bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 122
>cookies.

Happy Cooking and Happy Holidays!


Dina

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10684534/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10684534/ Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:16:40 PST [link]

Wow, wow,wow and wow!! I am at such a loss for words Dina. I haven't seen anything so beautiful. You brought tears to my eyes with how exact and detailed everything is and just amazing!! Bill and I don't know what to say, except what a memorable picture and great decision we made having you do this for us. Thank you so, so much for this and recreating their innocence. I can't wait to receive it. Email and let me know how much I owe. Oh, and I
emailed it to all my friends. Hope I can create some more business for you.
Thanks again, its beautiful!!!

Love,
Melinda

I think I will continue to take commissions because nothing beats this feeling I have inside...

Thanks for reading everyone!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10637565/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10637565/ Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:37:55 PST [link]

I'm #46.

If you have time, vote for me!! Kidding!

No- you have to be a member to vote...

(Ok dT! Need your support today! I know you're a member!)

Thanks for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10413178/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10413178/ Mon, 16 Oct 2006 14:21:20 PDT
The Fiesta. Photos just don't do justice at all. One just had to be there to experience the sights and sounds of this event.

Feel the cold morning dew seep through your outer jacket onto your skin when you're out in a field with thousands of others at dawn. Watch the beautiful colors as the sunrise skims the top of those prisma colored giant orbs.

To me, the most distinctive of all was the smell and sound of propane gas as huge burners fired up the air in the balloons.

Thousands of people applause and cheer, as one by one, those hundreds of balloons in different shapes, ascend to the beautiful blue sky.

One just had to be there.

Enjoy my few photos and thanks very much for reading!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10353108/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10353108/ Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:07:18 PDT
Thanks for reading and take care of yourselves!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10240947/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10240947/ Sat, 30 Sep 2006 20:14:07 PDT
Next up, I'll be working on a portrait of a girl long gone, for another DA member, Mr Corcoran. [link]

He stumbled upon a treasure chest full of very, very old photos. He's painstakingly gotten the photos restored and now, they are being exhibited in Munster, Ireland.

Hopefully the drawing will make its way to that exhibition before the end of October...

Thanks for viewing!

Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10189205/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10189205/ Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:02:43 PDT
1) What is your deviant-name and what does it mean?
artizd - Art, Teased. Just kidding.
I use 'artiz' for another site, but it was taken in DA, so I added 'd' from my first name - dina

2) Why did you join this site?
My brother recommended it because I love art. I still thank him today...

3) What kind of art* were you obsessed with when you joined?
None - I was just into sketching from real life

4) Were any of the submissions* you have, currently brought about by this site? None


5) Look into your stats. What is your:
- Most Favorited Deviation: Zeta Jones, 13 favs

- Most Viewed Deviation: same as above, 179 views

- Most Commented Deviation: Zeta Jones, 48 comments

6) How many watchers do you have at this moment? 36

7) First ever watcher?
~zohannzk - my brother. Check his site. [link]

8) How many pageviews do you have at this moment?
2050

9) What is your artist's title shown beneath your "status"?
"Deviant of Many Talents" - err, I sing too.

10) What is your most "meaningful" work?
'Tah' - a drawing of my grandmother.
'In Your Eye' - a charcoal piece. My first one using 'some' imagination. ( a close second)

11) Best COMPLETED piece you ever did?
Zeta Jones, but my current project will surpass it.

12) Work that took the longest?
I think Zeta Jones too. (Are you tired of seeing Zeta Jones, yet?!)

13) DA artist who has influenced you the most?
Topiltzin. He is an established artist in real life, and he gave me a good push to start doing art again... just by being himself. Check out his site. [link]

14) What is currently the most fun* thing to draw?
My current project. I'm doing 3 drawings of Sibs Affection using 3 different methods. Will post this week.

15) Easiest thing to draw?
Eyes

16) Your first ever giftart was to:
My aunt - I painted a desert scene and she liked it so much even though the art cracked...

17) First ever giftart received was from:
None

18) How many clubs are you in?
Pencil Club, Macrophoto Club. Will join Portrait club when I get to it...

19) How long have you been here?
Since end of April, 2006

20) Are you on any other art sites?
Yes. Artpapa.com, Just joined Wetcanvas, yesterday

21) Can you remember the old DA layout?
Yes, but I'm getting used to this new one...

22) Are you still as passionate about art/photography* as when you joined this site?
Very much more...


Thanks for viewing everyone. Have a splendid day!

Dina.

*edited

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10177042/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10177042/ Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:14:47 PDT
Dina.

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10109906/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/10109906/ Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:42:42 PDT
[link]

I'd like to take this opp to thank all who are watching me and viewing my work plus taking the time to comment. And to those artists out there who have inspired me to go forward...




Dina. ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9693897/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9693897/ Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:50:58 PDT [link]

It's my first time using charcoal to the best of my ability; first time using Bristol Vellum paper which I absolutely like; and the first time drawing a nude figure.

I used some stock image I had for the figure and my husband's eye, as reference. The eye could use some tweaking, but I'm too tired to go on... besides, we're going out to dinner tonight...

If you ever have any time to spare, pick up vine charcoal and doodle! It's messy, fun and totally fabulous!

Thanks for reading!

Dina. ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9403979/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9403979/ Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:06:32 PDT [link]

Either I need to be bold with my pencil strokes like HBerry for Topiltzin [link]

or just get a scanner.

I've looked at several and for my purpose, which is scanning black and white drawing I'd need a good grayscale scanner. I've come to the conclusion that Epson 4980 is the one to go with. (It's about US$250)

Any opinions on this particular scanner or better scanners that don't break the bank (US$250 - US$350) will be appreciated!

If there's none, I'll develop a better method of drawing darker lines... or take better photos! EUREKA!

Thanks for reading! ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9243690/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9243690/ Sat, 01 Jul 2006 16:22:43 PDT
The reference photo was quite small. So it was quite a challenge from the start...

The drawing is called 'Tah...' That's what I call her.

I'm a little sentimental about this one because it's the first portrait of my grandmother that I've done. She's my all. I love her very, very much.
And I miss her a lot bcoz she's all the way in Malaysia.

(wiping tears and exhaling the sorrows away...)
(clears throat)

Let's change the subject shall we??

I'm moving on to another drawing. It's of my sister's boyfriend. The reference photo was printed from her email attachment and is quite blurry. Maybe I should make an abstract drawing of him instead... heh heh.

Anyway, enjoy the drawing of Tah, and give your honest opinions. (For works in progress, they'll be in Scrap)

Thanks for reading! ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9202923/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9202923/ Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:16:42 PDT
I'm currently working on a drawing of my grandmother. I think it will be completed sometime this week, perhaps, even tomorrow if I work hard enough on it. It's about 85% finished...

I want to add that I've been enjoying DA very, very much. Not just because I have been exposed to countless amazing works of art in about every medium I could think of, but also for the enduring support of my friends on DA. I consider them the soul of DA.

To name but a few - Topiltzin, GeraldWinslow, Erin-Richards, Austriangirl, Walter-Zy with their never ending advice, enlightening and kind comments. Please check out their works because they are very amazing artists with gentle hearts...

Thank you for reading!

Dina. ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9014186/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/9014186/ Fri, 09 Jun 2006 00:01:12 PDT

If you'd like to see the finished product, it'll be in my gallery. I will post the works in progress in my scraps if anyone's interested...

Thanks for reading,


Me.
(The Blending Stump Pro) Heh heh. ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8942657/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8942657/ Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:00:47 PDT
A protractor, not for drawing circles (though that would still be fun) but, to use the points as scale reference;

A ruler coz I don't have one but a T-square from Home Depot!

Also bought some blending stumps.
Never seen one, never used one b4... It was pretty funny coz I really didn't know what shape of a thing I was looking for!! (LOL to myself, tear in eye... now rofl!! )

So, I read every single thing on the back of packaged items in the drawing section of the store that didn't look like a pencil nor an eraser!! (Sigh in relief after a huge laughing break!! )

How pathetic!

I know how to work a circular saw and a power drill, but this blending stump stumps me!! (Pun totally intended)


I'll figure it out! Thanks for reading! ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8896441/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8896441/ Sat, 27 May 2006 20:41:43 PDT
I think it's time to get a scanner...

]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8873341/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8873341/ Thu, 25 May 2006 11:55:25 PDT
Then it was all sketching while the kids are taking their baths or while at the zoo. Not much for serious drawing. Today I picked up a 4B and started my drawing again. Not serious, but just a warm up. It's not as smooth as I'd like it to be, but it's good for the moment... I'll improve over time... If you want to view it, check it out in my gallery. It's called Sticker On Teapot. Be kind, ok?? Hehe... ]]> ~artizd http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8790431/ http://artizd.deviantart.com/journal/8790431/ Tue, 16 May 2006 16:29:16 PDT
Have you ever wondered what happened to all those years that have gone by so quickly, all those friends who used to mean a lot to you in school and now there's none... They're gone. Memories of them, gone. (???)


Thanks to all of you who have viewed my gallery, my photos and dealt with my criticisms the past 3 weeks. I will be back to haunt your galleries and give you my two cents, when I get back from NM. Hehe.

Meanwhile, let's continue to create the 'always better than yesterday's deviation'...


Selamat Tinggal buat masa kini. (That's good-bye, for now.) ]]> ~artizd