http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:charkxl&section=today deviantART RSS for by:charkxl en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:47:45 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/27335977/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/27335977/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:23:15 PDT Here again, another long and lonely night.
Marnie is asleep, and I'm trying to be productive, but not much has happened on this blank piece of paper except for the odd circle here and there... Who am I kidding? I been surfing porn for the last half hour hahaha!

Not much has happened since I last updated really... Just average stuff, nothing life changing or you would've heard about it already.
I could probably count things that I've achieved or done on 1 hand. Maybe 2 if I really think.
Anyhoo, here goes:

1. Finished Batman:Arkham Asylum. In 3 days. Found all the Riddler's challenges and everything. No cheats. 84% complete though. I suck at freeform fighting combos.

2. Finished Ghostbusters. Took abit longer, I think like, 5 days? Great game. I wanna see a movie now. A NEW movie.

3. Finished drawing up my tattoo. It's gonna go on my left arm starting from my shoulder down to maybe below my elbow. Fucking lovely.

4. Applied for a new job. Thanks Ryan! No reply yet though. Still haven't done up a new portfolio for 2009 yet. fingers crossed anyway.

5. Seriously thought about getting a Tattoo Apprenticeship. The guy doing my tattoo recommended it. Might even help me find one. Methinks I'm to old to work for free for 2 or more years though, I gots rent to pay, and my mouth to feed.

wow, 2nd hand....

6. My best friend got engaged. I'm the best man. Makes me think its about time I take my 9 year relationship seriously and propose to my girlfiend. We're practically married anyways.

7. My best friend's brother got engaged. Him and his fiance have been going out for 9 years. Now it's really time to take my 9 year relationship seriously and propose to my girlfiend.

8. My search for a job as an illustrator is getting a bit desperate. I am starting to lose hope. Bumped into a few old mates who've all said to me 'Don't give up mate, keep trying, God gave you a talent.' To me, talent don't mean shit if people won't hire you. It then becomes a curse because you end up old, bitter and somewhat deluded. 'yeah, I can get a job drawing pictures.' obviously not, 'cos I'm still working my shit job, slowly dying inside.

9. I built a new studio. From scratch. This includes the extension of my desk, a nice set of shelves, and drawing table with built in light box. cost me around $700 to build. timber is expensive, perspex too, plus I bought some power tools. Needed a project to keep myself busy, my girlfriend says it would been cheaper to buy new furniture. I told her that BUYING new furniture is not as rewarding as MAKING new furniture. she then rolled her eyes. Jesus was a carpenter.

10. Bought my dad a whipper-snipper for Father's Day. dickhead almost killed himself trying to get it started. It's supposed to be easy-start. haha. Me and dad don't really talk much. I'm a failure and he is a loser.

huzzah!! on to the feet...

11. ummmm... scraped the barrel already, can't think of aything else.. thats done then!

Anyways, hope my somewhat uneventful life made you feel a little better about yourself, if only for a moment...If it didn't, then your life is probably much sadder and more uneventful than mine, you poor miserable bastard.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/25489582/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/25489582/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:22:24 PDT
Anyhoo, enough rambling. Here's what has happened since I last updated.

- I finished Fallout 3.

- I aced Freak on a Leash in Guitar Hero World Tour on Expert. On drums.(seriously wasn't that hard)

- I turned 27.(my childhood keeps getting buried deeper and deeper with each passing day)

- I put on Lay-By a new 52" LED Samsung TV(only $5000 more to go!! hahaha)

- I discovered you can rent movies on iTunes, and I finally watched the Big Lebowski, The Thing and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. haha coconuts.

- I sat on my iPod Nano and smashed the stupid screen with my fat arse but got it replaced with an iTouch on my birthday which I will probably also smash with my fat arse.

- After 10 years of being on a Learners driving license, I finally decided to go for my Provisionals with only a month to spare before my L's expire, making my hours go from 50hrs minimum driving experience to 120. Screw that, I've done 29 in 2 and a half weeks and I only got 9 days to get another 21. My girlfriend has been ever so inspiring with her negative comments.

- I've spent almost $3000 on driving lessons when it should be going towards my new TV, the NEC LCD monitor I want or maybe even an engagement ring for my girlfriend/wife-to-be. Did I mention we've been together for 9 years? Scratch that, I need a new computer. haha

Welll.... this list could probably go on and on, but I gotta stop myself, these are pretty fun to write, I'm glad I didn't go all emo on this one, those kind of journal entries shit me. Take some Panadol, emos!

Also, still considering weather to go to Supanova this year or not....I probably won't. I like being a comic nerd wthout flaunting it - 'cos seriously there's nothing to be proud about really. I don't have any comic portfolio to show to any artists there anyways.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/24373278/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/24373278/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:57:41 PDT
I had the same ol' epiphany today, didn't get the job I was going for, feeling somewhat melancholy if not enlightened.

My work I guess wasn't realistic enough, and I've spent the last few days working on realism and getting nowhere which is really depressing but I've realised yet again I feel crap 'cos I'm trying to pretty much fit a round peg in a square hole.

Being the age I am now (26 turning 27), I'm a bit more set in my ways and I keep having to remind myself that instead of changing to new styles I should just try to incorporate other styles into my 'own' style. It's a lot less tolling on my brain and I can still crank out semi-decent stuff while I experiment.

Anyways, pretty much the most important lesson I've learnt in all my years of drawing is:

It's alot easier to be yourself and amble along than trying to be someone else and fail.

or

It's easier to sell yourself when you know what you are selling.

or

Don't tell people you know Zac Efron when you don't.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/24119261/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/24119261/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:54:38 PDT ro-active' attitude. haha

Been busy lately, but more work related than art related, which kinda sucks but still managing to get some work done. I don't know how much more of making coffee I can take, I've been doing barista work for over 8 years now so I can most likely get a cafe job anywhere but who wants to make coffee for the rest of their lives? plus its bad for your kidneys.

Anyways, things are kinda cruising by at a steady pace, doors are still closing but windows are opening, I'm hoping to find a decent job soon before I stab out my eyes with a teaspoon.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/23501951/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/23501951/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:28:02 PST
I went to the NIN concert in sydney the other night.

It.
Was.
Awesome.

Some real inspirational stuff, made me think of my approach to my illustrations and sketches and how great things can be made from simple stuff.

Has anyone heard Ghosts I-IV??

I was a bit apprehensive about it at first but that thing is pretty much the audio equivalent of a sketchbook.

Get some Trent Reznor into ya. You know you wants to.

Anyways, got me thinking... I started a kindof textural phase while I was at Enmore College that kinda stemmed from listening to a lot of NIN and stumbling upon brit concept artist Lee Carter's work. I was liking where it was going but I stopped. I think I had a bit of trouble making it my own but I really enjoyed the work that came out of it. Some of it may be in the gallery, I do remember it looking kinda shit, but it had potential. Anyways, I am hoping to incorporate in some form into future works, currently working on random stuff now.

I wanna feel like a polished, well thought out sketchbook.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/23227869/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/23227869/ Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:30:32 PST
Didn't draw at all... tried to, but couldn't. It was totally f***ed up, something had snapped in me like never before, it was absolutely horrible. But anyways, the haze has lifted from my eyes, and I can see and appreciate things more. My drawing slump is over, I've got a pencil sitting in my hand and it feels like I never stopped drawing.

greatest.
feeling.
ever.

It's like in Sweeney Todd when he gets back his razors.
I'm like " at last, my arm is complete " again. lol

expect to see more art from me in the coming months, weeks even, maybe days if I can manage to fit some stuff in between work.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/21958875/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/21958875/ Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:22:37 PST Still crawling outta my hole
Craziest mental block ever
I'm still reeling from staring at the sun
Pencils don't sit in my hand properly anymore
I've got new tools
just need to find a muse.
Caught in the daily grind if you know what I mean
ha ha
working as a barista
My temp job became my main focus
only for a while
But now I can see the light, out of my lazy eye.

sounds like a country song.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/19306294/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/19306294/ Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:14:28 PDT ~leech-boy

anyway game rules explained:
* 1. Post these rules.

* 2. Each tagged person must post 8 things about themselves on their journal.

* 3. At the end, you have to choose and tag 8 people.

* 4. Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.

* 5. No tag-backs.


Anyhoo :

1. I have a side to myself that is so volatile that it sometimes scares me. So I play nice all the time.

2. I am an arrogant person, but don't express it as much as I should.

3. I have lost faith in what defines me as a person and have confused myself in terms of my identity.

4. I believe strongly in a new year. I love starting on a clean canvas when I make a total mess of the old one.

5. I have been working on a tattoo since I was 19. I am now 26. Maybe I'll finally get it next week?

6. I hate getting left behind.

7. I like taking time to analyze myself and find new things that shit me in my life.

8. I'm not really anti-social, I just have a problem relating to most people who aren't my girlfriend.

RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT
RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT
RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT RANT

I tag:

~cold-blooded-angel
~Huzzargh
*tentaclees
~b0sley
~girlxboy
~ryanamandaanna
~Nekobakagaijin
*Fealasy

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/17983427/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/17983427/ Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:50:17 PDT

My employment status is a bit iffy at the moment, I'm currently taking time to cram in a few years of drawing experience into (hopefully) a few months, or (miraculously) a few weeks. Like, if my life was a role-playing game, this would be the part where you wander around, encountering random monsters, slowly building up experience points up so it won't be so hard when you get to those normally difficult baddies.

I've recently discovered once again that nothing is as straight forward as it seems, life does not give you a break, you have to earn it. Makes you kinda wonder how much Lotto one must buy to win.

After a torturous week of playing the victim, wallowing in a nicotine-stained ashtray of a room, scratching away on a piece of paper 'til my fingers are nothing but nubs, I've come out with 3 new philosophies to getting what you want out of life. They are:

1. ALWAYS TAKE CRITICISM AND DWELL ON IT. Even if it kills you inside. It will probably make you insane, but makes you a better person.

2. BE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO AND IMPROVE ON IT. If you don't get better a what you are supposedly good at doing, then STOP. And I'm talking about going back through your sketchbook and looking at stuff you did last week. If there is no improvement, you're obviously not learning anything by doing more of it. HAHA!! ( I just thought of someone funny I knew...)

and...

3. DON'T JUSTIFY WHAT MAKES YOU SHIT. That just makes it alright. You know what I'm talking about.

Also, another one, consider it a quiet 4...

4. DON'T TALK SHIT. Let your work speak for you.

I'm sure there are alot of people thinking, 'what is this guy rambling on about?', and I'd commend you if you contribute this all to just another one of my brainfarts, it most certainly is, but the truth be told the years have jaded me, I'm a very bitter person who no longer puts a happy face on in the morning because he has to.

So go eat it.

Laters.

(p.s. my need to master my art is eating away at my insides like a cancer, but I wouldn't have it any other way.)

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/17294138/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/17294138/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:54:20 PDT
]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/16022489/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/16022489/ Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:39:15 PST
Its early morning in London right now... I'm in a gloomy corner of a hostel in Shepherds Bush wearing four layers of clothing and nursing a lukewarm cup of coffee.

The sun doesn't come up til 7:30 here, and goes down bloody early, like 4pm or something. But its great.

I've filled up a few pages of my sketchbook already, the buildings here just leave you in awe, I went to the Tate Modern yesterday, got to see some Francis Bacon's work, always been a fan... Its much better than the textbooks... Went to the Art gallery at Trafalgar square and checked out the stained glass exhibition, stared at a Caravaggio for almost half an hour, will be going back today to stare at it again.

Its been good so far here, eating like a pig and smoking like a chimney.... does not get better than this.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/15512981/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/15512981/ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:16:22 PST THE END OF THE YEAR !!!!!

hoo-ray.

I been flat out doing stuff for my final year exhibit, trying to get a schmick looking portfolio to show to prospective clients and whatnot, but mostly, just trying to get something together that I'M happy with. Been re-working alot of old pics, I've learnt alot when it comes to techniques and stuff, but haven' really had time to put it to use in something spectacular just yet. I just sent my final portfolio off to the printers today, so now I can stop to take a breath....

hope everything goes okay.

IF ANY O' YOU GUYS READING LIVE IN THE LOCAL SYDNEY AREA, COME DOWN TO THE EXHIBITION!!!

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/14992777/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/14992777/ Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:26:12 PDT
on holidays.
working.
Still drawing.


I've been on holidays for a bout a week now, still got so much work that needs doing but just thought I'd take time to chill.

Got a job at the airport, barista work, and even though it's domestic I've had a very eventful week when it comes to spotting celebrities.
In 4 days, I have seen Marilyn Manson(looking dashing in his black leather outfit and hot blonde in tow) I served Lemmy from Motorhead a double bourbon and coke(the hard drinker he is), Angie Hart from Frente came in for a beer(I went to her gig the friday before. great voice) and watched as Nicole Ritchie and that tool from Good Charlotte were hounded by paparazzi as they landed in sydney.

As holidays come and go, this ones been pretty meh...Just started learning some zbrush, so now I got another outlet for my lack of creativity, haha. Now I gotta do something spectacular with it and get me a job.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/14726509/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/14726509/ Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:57:24 PDT
Anyways, just uploaded a bit of work I been doing for school, this stuff probably won't go in my folio, so I've put it here.

Going totally off track here, but I've looked back at this year, and realised how many dumbfucks I've come into contact with. People making big deals out of themselves when really, they're just rubbish. I would love to line u all up in a line and just run past u all with my hand outstretched and just slap u all.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13750377/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13750377/ Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:45:26 PDT Supposed to go back to TAFE today, but woke up worse for wear..
Finally played Shadow o' the Colossus, finished it in 2 days...I seriouslt thought it would be a much longer game, but, yeah...it was pretty good, wouldn't play it again though.

Finally gotta JOB !!! back to doing barista work, at a cafe in potts point called La Buvette, its a lil up-market, only worked there two days but I'm kinda over the pretentiousness of it all already.
Anyhoo, gonna get some new art up soon, stay tuned!!!

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13587368/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13587368/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:15:04 PDT Anyhoo, gotta find a job so badly..have not started saving for my holiday yet. plus, I need a new printer. I've been indoors for 3 days straight. Played board games on the weekend with aka ryan, kicked his ass in monopoly, MAYFAIR is KING...it was all good. Finally got to play Marvel Ultimate Alliance also, AWESOME game, finished it in 3 days....now to get on with the rest of my life. HAHAHA ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13445625/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13445625/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:56:31 PDT
I've decided I'm gonna learn how to use Painter proficiently and get some more conceptual stuff happening, hopefully be cranking out new stuff every few days!

wish me luck!

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13445623/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13445623/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:56:21 PDT
I've decided I'm gonna learn how to use Painter proficiently and get some more conceptual stuff happening, hopefully be cranking out new stuff every few days!

wish me luck!

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13377562/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13377562/ Sun, 17 Jun 2007 06:26:15 PDT
I woke up at 1pm today, it was a good sleep. I was up 'til 6 this morning doing that nurse pic in Illustrator and anyways, in that brief space of time between sleeping and waking up, a random thought popped into my head, more a flashback even....

Do u remember the day you started to empathise ??
I remember I was about 11 and I looked at someone who had just hurt themselves and I remember thinking, ' I know what that feels like..' and then I started to think I was freaking out and I had super powers or something. LOL

Anyhoo, whatever. I'm currently working a lot faster on my projects now, but for some reason, time still does not work on my side.
My average working day is equivalent to about 1.7 human days, and my sleeping pattern is so out of whack I don't think it will ever get back to normal. I reckon its too far gone. To elaborate on that, I'd say I'm normally up between 26-35 hours a day, and sleep for about 6-7 hours a night and then have a 12 hour sleep about every 4 days and thats my routine. Such is my life.

I don't mind it much at all, I feel so much work is getting done, but mind wise, I've become a vegetable. I used to be pretty laid back, but now I'm damn near un-phasable. I really do not mind it, but creative-wise, I am somewhat lacking, but drawing wise I a damn machine.

I guess another advantage is my girlfriend always has someone to talk to on her night shifts and I'm usually never late to college 'cos I have plenty time to leave in the morning. Staying up later also allows me to watch alot more episodes of tv shows I've downloaded. This week alone I've watched Heroes Season 1, Animated X-men Seasons 1-5, Lost Seasons 1 & 2, and I'm currently getting through the end of Season 1 Invader Zim.

I've still got to get around to cleaning my room as well as get a job and start saving cash for my trip to the UK at the end of the year. Can't wait for the culture shock, I know there'll be one.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13138756/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13138756/ Tue, 29 May 2007 13:40:45 PDT Just killing time til 8 so I can go to school. Did an all-niter so I could finish that trent reznor piece for TAFE. 3 weeks of work in one night. There u go.

IMHO, i could do the coloured one alot better, the ink one i like fine...I guess I'd be more motivated if I got paid to do it, but I guess I'm not..only dorks get jobs here on DA.

Speaking of which, I was browsing through some DA pages here, and came across a guy I used to work with, who I really thought was not that great, drawing-wise, coloring-wise, he coulda done with a few more years to improve his skills to at least a somewhat professional standard. Anyways, I click on his website link to see what he's been up to, and LO AND BEHOLD!! he's getting paid work. Pin-ups, commissions, trading card art, u name it, he's doing it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I'm the greatest artist out there, but I would say my skills are at least better than his, and I'm the one hoping to gt some paid work one day... I've done my fair share of freelance artwork, but I got screwed with the last major project I worked on..
So whats got me thinking is...whats a guy gotta do to catch a break around here...??!! I mean, if guys like that are getting work, why can't I ?? Bloody unbelievable...

Anyhoo, I'm sorry if I come off abit bitter, envious, egotistical even.. I gaurantee u, I am one of the most humblest people when it comes to my work, I'm very self critical of what I do and how I do it..
I seriously think I'm just a wee bit cranky from lack of sleep.

I think I'll end this rant.
for now.

Laters!

Jim.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13051506/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/13051506/ Tue, 22 May 2007 13:53:57 PDT
My birthday is creeping up slowly..6th of June. I'm turning 25.
So u could say I've already used up a quarter of my lifetime doing nuttin'.. and that even I live to be 100, which I doubt is even remotely possible, seeing how I just love cigarettes.

Anyhoo, I've taken a week break from drawing fan-art to work on stuff for college. Been frantically trying to catch up with work I missed out on from being absent for 5 or so weeks. Should upload it, but probably won't. U never know... I might surprise ya.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12744716/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12744716/ Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:04:49 PDT
Work is getting cranked out constantly..I'm gonna try and at least finish something by the end of the week. My new mission is to upload everything I do, so I can see the progress I've made. I think its going alright for the time being...

Hope u like it.

Laters.

Jim.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12655138/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12655138/ Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:21:16 PDT Been in a slump even....

But now... I'm content.
Satisfied.

Since the beginning of this year there's been a dark cloud looming over the horizon, pestering me about my skills as a comic artist/illustrator, asking me 'do I have the skills to do what I wanna do'...

I had a moment of clarity tonight though...checking through some old favourites of mine, browsing through my gallery, I can see that there have been major improvements to the style of my work, something that I've always been self-concious about but never truly acknowledged.

I AM improving and I am at ease.



]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12361234/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/12361234/ Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:49:58 PDT
Can't wait to start uploading some stuff.. I know I been saying that for ages but u gotta see the state my work room is in right now...I couldn't even find stuff to upload if I wanted to.

Anyhoo, its good to be back in a sense, I been so naked without the 'net, expect to see more work from me soon!

BTW, the comic job I kinda had, kinda fell through because o' my lack o' internet access, so that was a bit sucky...so Abby, if you're reading this I'm still so terribly sorry, would still love to work with you so pm me!

LATERS!

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/10190810/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/10190810/ Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:19:25 PDT just thought i should write something 'cos i don't feel the same way i did ages ago.

I QUIT SMOKING!!! two weeks and going strong,man....
nicotine gum keeping me sane...and drawing again!

kinda weird though, its as if i've forgotten how i used to draw.. kinda like i'm re-learning 'cos i thought i found my style but really, i haven't.

Been busy doing stuff for tafe. designing a dollhouse and stuff. its supposed to be 'dangerous'. hehehe... we'll see how dangerous it is after i finish with it. Had to build to maquettes as well.. happy with how those turned out.. i'll post pics soon. the paint jobs are crappy, but it was my first time..

Also, got a small pencilling gig as well, for .. real excited, this projects got potential, can't wait to sink my teeth into it and get started.

Also, my mate's part of an underground aussie hip-hop group called Madmen Prophets, and they're releasing their ep and they want me to do the cover! it's supposed to be all manga fighting and shit which is a style i've always tried to emulate into my srtwork but kinda hesitant to dabble in, so thats gonna be really weird. lessee how that turns out.

Anyhoo, thats all the ramblin' i have time for.. catch you next time, for more fun than sticking a suppository up ya botty!

LAters!!

Jim.

]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/9329501/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/9329501/ Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:07:11 PDT smoking more than I should.
don't know wether to work on my major project for college or work on my 'comic' project....
well, it really isn't a project yet. Just a concept. It has no premise, no plot, no themes.... Doesn't really have any characters yet either..
so...pffffffffft.
what a shambles..
one of the biggest.........


slumps..................




ever.


enjoy what little work I have put up. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/9053911/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/9053911/ Tue, 13 Jun 2006 06:10:07 PDT Still busy with study and whatnot..
Not much to say, in another slump. Would love to post work soon, but there's nothing really to post that I'm proud of...

u know...?

Ramble on. young travellers...


Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/7977869/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/7977869/ Thu, 23 Feb 2006 05:18:47 PST Anyhoo, jus' checkin' in an' lettin' yas know that I will be posting work up soon, I've started the year with a BANG!!!!

I've resigned from my full-time job o' 2 years and have enrolled myself back into school!!!!!!!!!! yeah! No kiddin'!!

Yeah, anyways, I've started a course in Design & Illustration and hopefully this will endow me with some kinda kick ass skills!!! nah, jus' kiddin', I 'm just in it for the life drawing but hey, it's cool...

I should be postin' up some new shit when I do some new shit... My resolution this year was kinda to stop drawing and start from scratch.. I think I've bogged myself down with all these influences and what not that I've forgotten what it's like to actually sit down and regurgitate a drawing....one that I can be proud of and admire. So yeah,, this year is a year o' new beginnings, being the year o' the Dog, I was born year o' the Dog and my Birthday this year is on th 6th of the 6th of 2006.

yeah, you heard me.....666. So I'm gonna try and upload as much new shit as I can before I burst into flames and become the AntiChrist or something... MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH


......And I'm turning 24.....(2+4=6!!!???!?!?!) ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/6284470/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/6284470/ Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:26:24 PDT
I been as busy as hell, got promoted at work so I'm a supervisor now, which means I'm working a crapload more..like 7 days a week more. HAHA!

Anyhoo, I been dying to get work out, but been so tired. I'm just glad I find time every now and then to crank somethin' out.

I been checkin' out alot of other deviants though, this guy Lastscionz took the cake. I don't know how I stumbled across this guy but his work has blown me away! check it out. NOW.

Okay people, I'll let you go for now, I ain't in a rambling mood, hopefully I'll have some more work up soon, I'm trying to build a portfolio to get into design school, so I'm really hoping I get some more work out soon too HAHA!!

catch you all later!

Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3798897/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3798897/ Wed, 10 Nov 2004 04:18:33 PST 'cos I am.

Had to buy heaps of new lead pencils 'cos I bought one o'those electric sharpeners 'n I can't really stop myself sharpening my pencils now..

so yeah.

whats new with you? hoo hoo.

har har.



Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3699807/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3699807/ Fri, 29 Oct 2004 07:31:38 PDT but I've finally settled abit, my computers setup, my songlist has been uploaded, scanner's finally connected, an'I'm itchin'to start doin'some new stuff..

I'l probably be uploadin'all my ol'shit an'stuff soon so stay tuned..


Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3578288/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/3578288/ Wed, 13 Oct 2004 03:32:30 PDT
It's been ages since any o'you heard from me, but I'm still lurking around here and there..
Alot has happened since I've posted last, I slowly declined into a state of numbness that comes with working for a living instead of procrastinating...
Got loads o'new pictures, jus' have no way of digitizing 'em, trying to stay focused but finding it hard to find inspiration..
Been up and around DA lately, and the talent here is very inspiring I must say.. It's so good to see good talent. puts a smile to my face..
Rocked past Twincruiser's site..
Man, that's depressing...
It tears my heart in two everytime I think about it..
Ramble on, young friends....

Latorz.

Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/2047762/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/2047762/ Sat, 20 Mar 2004 07:46:57 PST
I gone through the biggest slump the last few months....
got a new job, left an old one, started a new project, dropped outta design school in the first few weeks....
It's been GREAT !!!!!!!!

Most o' the new art thats been put up has been done mostly in the last few weeks, an' it cracks me how different they look.. but one thing is for certain..I still am not happy with how I draw. But doesn't every struggling artist feel that way?

Anyways, story of my life, why can't we function without sleep? I reckon the secret to not sleeping would be up there with the location of the fountain of youth and my grannies silk thong..< yecch!> I got a new job as a barista i.e. maker of coffees aka latte artist aka capuccino connoisseur aka expert espressionisto !!!!!!!!!!!! and yet I seemed to be the most dog-tired person at work !! and BTW, what is up with these airline peanuts ?!?!

Anyways, I'm thinkin' I'm on the brink of a physical/mental breakdown and I'm trying my hardest to stay sane and happy nowadays, it's great when u know that everythings gonna work out for you one day...has anyone seen the new Tim Burton movie Big Fish? I'm kinda like that, 'I've seen the future, and this is not how I go out' kinda thing. Know what I mean?

Did everyone know BTW that I went to Thailand in January for a month? I bought 37 Playstation2 games for 3 bucks each but the funny thing is, I have no Playstation2. So I might get one next week.

Anyways, I'll chat to you's later...

and BRIANNE, I'm in the process of coloring your pic, I was waiting to get a WACOM tablet before I did anymore color work but I don't see myself getting one for a while so I might as well make do, sorry it's taken me a lifetime. I hope you still understand..



Cheese and Crackers !

Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/1221576/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/1221576/ Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:19:59 PDT
I've been busy working and not working, while fighting my lil' inferiority complex and keeping myself sane. It's a rough life.

I don't know if I was allowed but I've submitted some work I've done for Ninja Frog Comics.. I kinda like'em kinda don't, so I thought I'd show you all that I have been doin' something since I been gone..

Speaking of which, Brianne, I am so nearly done with your pic, which I work on when I can.. I'm soooo sorry it's tking so long..

But anyways....enough chit chat..I'll catch you all later!



Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/1056616/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/1056616/ Sun, 10 Aug 2003 20:21:56 PDT I been kinda busy this week with my job and all...

Brianne! I've started on some stuff for you, I should have them finished soon....

BTW I should be putting up some more work soon, like lil' sketches and stuff, so see yas later!

And Also, what with the deviantart upgrade? it's spinning me out man....


Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/901102/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/901102/ Wed, 02 Jul 2003 13:13:32 PDT
Hey,
What's doin's? I wasn't gonna write until there was something important, but I need a break from staring at comic pages.
Right now, I'm on holidays, been home 5 days straight(which I think is a record in itself), and it's 6:07am, which means I been up......approx. 16 hrs..two days ago. HAHA!
this is great. My deadline was 1st July, so I been working my lil' ass off to make it by the end of the week.
I gotta hand in 22 pages pencilled and inked for the new comic I'm doing for Ninja Frog Comics titled Surge : Braineaters. I dunno who's on colors, I know it's not Rich (MandkindRam) so I'm kinda worried about the quality of it all. I think my work has improved 10 times as much since my first comic(this being my second), and I'd advise you all to order yourselves a copy. If you don't like my work, order one outta pity.. Anyways, I'm gonna go for a smoko, gots more pages to do!
Good Morning to you all!

Now off! LOL! (get it?)


Laters.

Jim. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/851513/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/851513/ Thu, 19 Jun 2003 02:50:37 PDT
Hey,
What's the haps?
I'm as cheery as ever, if only for just a second, it's all good.
Rich! heard anything from Craig?
Welcome Ferdie to DA! He goes under mana-boozy, should be in my favourites, go check him out, thats all for this week, Brianne, that pic Ren did of you was awesome.
I'll get started on yours next week, cool?

(in case you haven't have noticed, this is the 'talk to yourself and hope other people read' entry.)

SEND ME YOUR CHILDRENZZZZZZZZ !!!!!



Laters.

Jim ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/790299/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/790299/ Tue, 03 Jun 2003 03:27:34 PDT
what's been doing? I ain't too bad myself, hope your all good! My birthday's is coming up this friday, 6th of the 6th, so I expect a lil' somethin' from all you deviants! nah, jus' kiddin..

Anyways, Rich Monelli aka ManKindRam has spoken about the Wizard Con 2003(is that correct?) to some peoples some where and apparently the first issue of Ninja Frog Presents comes out!!! in case you didn't know, I am the penciller on the first issue of Surge, a NinjaFrog Comics title, so keep a look out for it, a keep the dream alive! HAHA! oh yeah, Rich is on colors. hee hee! sorry dude, almost forgot.
My opinions, I'm not absolutely happy with my artwork on it, but I do believe I'm improving, just check it out anyways, 'cos u never know, I might be a household name one day... LOL

Laters. ]]> *charkxl http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/780078/ http://charkxl.deviantart.com/journal/780078/ Sat, 31 May 2003 09:48:54 PDT Been kinda down the past few days, due to assessments coming up, deadlines to meet and lack of job, income. Like, seriously, how do u know if you're being f***ed around? How will I know? Do I wanna know? geeze...
Just watched End of Evangelion. depressed the hell outta me. Been escaping lately by watching a whole bunch o' DVD's but this movie has made me feel even worse.
Powerful stuff but what was 'Whatever-his-name' Anno thinking when he made the story for this up? First I don't understand totally what he is getting at then he kills me with disturbing imagery and freakishly cheery music.. freak. ]]> *charkxl