http://search.deviantart.com/?q=by:kurisama&section=today deviantART RSS for by:kurisama en-us Copyright 2009, deviantART.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:27:55 PST deviantART.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://s.deviantart.com/minish/widgets/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/28325786/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/28325786/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:17:01 PST
The company I work for (for now) has just made 30ish staff members 'redundant' in our studio. They also let go staff in the other 2 studios we have, one of which had more than half it's entire staff axed.

Some of them were my friends. Most were not. Some of them had it coming, some others didn't and others who should have been let go - are still there. These people have families or have homes to pay off or loved ones to look after. Some had been with the company for nearly a decade. Hey, and some - were really good at their jobs.

With such a specific set of skill sets these people have - in such a small and shrinking (in Australia at least) industry and such a growing amount of lay-offs - what hope do they have of landing a job in the industry?

Most of us knew it was coming for months now - but never knowing when for sure or how many people would be laid off. The constant lying and cloak and dagger tactics of some of the higher-ups has left a lot to be desired.

How can you be loyal to a company when they aren't loyal to you?

They don't have your best interests at heart and god forbid if you try and have in interest in your own.

On the other hand, it is a business. And businesses must look out for their own best interests.

I'm annoyed and saddened.

And so close to Christmas...

Insert sad face smiley here.

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27698786/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27698786/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:52:27 PDT
Well, got a call last night from an old friend who scored some advanced screening tickets to go see the new Astro Boy movie today.

So I went... And it was very, VERY pretty to look at. The new style works well. The story was very kiddy and the pace seemed a little rushed - or maybe it felt like they were trying to cram a lot in. Either way it was enjoyable and fun - intended for kids, but still enough there for old fans and parents who'd have to get dragged along to go see it. Some things seemed very tacked on - like Kora and her parents, but meh - i can live with that.

I like the Robot Resistance, they were pretty funny - especially the 'transformation' part, they had a few good one-liners too. Oh - and, BUTT-GUNS FTW!!!11!!1!1!

EJ [link] Su's movie adaptation was pretty spot on too! He really nailed it I think. I picked this up before I saw the movie and managed to not entirely spoil the movie for myself ^__^

Now the voice acting - god damn it was atrocious in some parts. Not Astro though, he was good and all, and the emotive faces and aniamtion - WOW~!

But Nicolas -friggin'- Cage, how does this guy still get work? HE'S TERRIBLE IN EVERYTHING I'VE SEEN HIM IN!!! Donald Sutherland too, maybe he should've put a bit more effort into his role - reminded me of Krusty the Clown going in to record his lines in that Simpsons ep...

Anyways, it was an enjoyable film overall, maybe more so cause it was free - my wife did cry in a few spots, tho she can get like that in 'heart-string-pulling' scenes, even though I thought they were a bit laboured in this flick - but maybe thats cause she's emotional and pregnant...

Oh yeah, did I mention that? I'm gunna be a daddy!

Huzzah!

Hope everyone iz rockin'.

Peace out!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27534223/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27534223/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:27:34 PDT
Well, this has been the first week back in the 'normal' world for me and my wife.

We had been in Sri Lanka for over a week (and Singapore either side for a few days), seeing her folks and having a general family get-together and awesome tour of the 'cultural triangle' and tea plantations.

IT WAS AWESOME!!!

Seriously - Sri Lanka was, at times - magical. We started off in Colombo and stayed at my in-law's house, which was just gorgeous, it had coconut trees in the back yard, monkeys, humming birds, squirrels, giant snails - the house even had an open top courtyard in the middle of the house with lush plants and a pond with wee little fishies in it ^__^ There was a massive party with the extended family with a butt-load of curry.

We then set off to the tea country and thinking I was going to die from the heat and humidity of Colombo - was pleasantly surprised to find the temperature dropping the higher we went up and seeing the misty mountains and lush vegetation and then finally the manicured tea plantations. I drank many coconuts. Yuuuuuuuuuum!

We stayed at a beautiful lodge up in the mountains and spent my birthday (next day) there on a simply stunning lazily rainy and misty morning before doing a very awesome tour of a tea factory (I love tea) then we set off to the interior of Sri Lanka - to Kandy and to visit more realtives there.

We then went to the ancient sites of Dambulla, Sigiriya and Polonnaruva. I've always romanticized (in my mind) ancient ruins and cities - and it was every bit magical, awe-inspiring and cool as I thought it would be. It really makes your imagination run wild thinking about what it would've been like there, at it's peak... Next stop: Central and South American ruins! Next time...

We also went on an elephant safari and got to see them enjoying their freedom in a huge wild life reserve - was pretty cool. My wife and I had an awesome time and we were sad when we ultimately had to return to the western world...

If anyone is interested and wants to see my ugly mug doing a (partial) tour of Sri Lanka with my wife, check out some fotos here:

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Sigh... ^__^ It is truly a beautiful country with a rich culture and impressive history.

Totally going back there, after I go to touch base with my ancestral roots back in the old country, sometime soon, I hope.

Hope everyone is rockin'!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27087128/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/27087128/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:43:22 PDT
If u have the time, an iPhone, or both - and you like to shoot stuff while kicking it old skool, classic 2D arcade game art style... - *takes breath* - ...then check this out:

[link]

All the art in the game was done my good friend and work colleague, ~carefulconan

[link]

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The art (and sheer amount of it) is very impressive and so is the game play, plus I heard from a little birdie that he even provided his vocal talents to the game, too. lol.

Heh.

So check it out, let him know what u think!

Hope everyone is doing well! Rock aaaawwwwn.

*metal guitar riff*

PS - Brutal Legend; anyone else excited? I SURE AM! O__o

Adios!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26664130/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26664130/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:25:10 PDT
Since opening up this DA account I've gotten to know some truly fantastic and outstanding people, as well as artists!!! Hee hee. I've also had many great opportunities to show off my art, get recognition and have certain avenues open up for me.

For that I am truly thankful.

I want to give a shout out to all the Deviants who have given me compliments, honest advice and encouragement. This online community is really one of the best out there. It's with your support and kindness that I've achieved some of the things - well, I've achieved

I wonder what the next 2 years hold?

I hope pork buns.

Hope everyone is rockin'.

Peace out!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26515981/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26515981/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:06 PDT
Do you ever feel like u just wanna vent about something, but don't know what about? Then u think 'I could rant' but then you think about how much effort it'd take? Sometimes I feel so damn directionless and apathetic - towards work, friends, loved ones and life - but I don't know why.

I hit these lulls (lulz ) sometimes - more frequently lately, I've noticed and I just seem so 'meh' about everything. Suddenly the things I loved to do and see/watch and what-not, are just dead to me - I'd rather just dwell in a well-slept-in-messy-bed, hearing the birds and life go on outside while I lazily just grin like a fool and act like a cinnamon bun, all warm and snug.

My wife tho - gets up early everyday, like clock work and does a little house cleaning, reads a book, gets the tea brewing for me, then goes about poking me until I get out of bed - she works SO hard at work and never misses a beat. A hard worker, motivated, dependable.

My Dad, for about 50 years - up at the crack of dawn everyday - works like a dog all day and then comes home and tinkers in the garage - then on weekends gets up before dawn to work on something - the garden, the car, whatever. A hard worker, motivated, dependable.

Then there is me. Unmotivated, lazy, un-shaven and more often then not lately - a massive douche to people who love me and are my friends.

Why? I don't know.

I don't much care for a lot of things now, not my art, not my hobbies, nothing.

The worst thing is - I don't wanna even do anything to rectify it. I used to be dependable, a man of my word, I drew all the time, every day, every hour, on any surface - now, I can't actually tell you the last time I actually sat somewhere with a pen and pad of paper... years maybe? Jeebus.

Then out of the blue, in an hour, in a day, in a week - maybe a month from now, I'll snap out it and get back to normal 'happy' me - but then give it a week, a fortnight... a month - I find myself back here again.

What I need is inspiration, motivation, a breath of new life, I feel my creative gland somewhere in my body as shriveled and been rejected and is now a benign chunk of puss encapsulated flesh...

A lot of the time when I do my art, I just think:

"What is the fucking point?"

Here's hoping I wake up to myself, realize I'm being a massive knob, get off my ass and do something productive with myself.

That or become some sort of time traveling shaolin monk with nun-chucks. O__o

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26285385/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/26285385/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:54:09 PDT
SLOOOOPEN DUH BAAAAASSS MAAN!

SHLAAAAPAHN DEE BEEEESH MAAAAAHN!

A-SLOOOOOOPPEEN DUH BOOOOOSSS MOOOOOHN!

Eeeeee, ssssleeeeepin' da beeeessss MON!!!

YEAH!



God damn I'm bored.

It's Friday & 3 Hours until home time!!!

Chao pescao!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25425268/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25425268/ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:27:23 PDT
Starting the get the art muscle pumping after a long hiatus and spell off artists block... ~_~

I'm suddenly feeling like dusting off some old pieces and finally turning them out - so expect to see a few more pics soon.

And some new ones...

Thanks for everyone's patience, but more importantly - thank you for all the kind, supportive and helpful words I have the pleasure of reading in my inbox everyday Thank you!

Hope everyone is toasty.

Adios!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25131406/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25131406/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:55:57 PDT
Well, wisdom teeth extraction went well, lotsa blood when i got home and that was gross, on pain meds. Wife is waiting on me hand and foot - she's such a sweet heart. The only thing is I look like Quagmire (Giggidy giggidy GOO!) from family guy.

Now I'm just gunna sit back, drink pureed food and ice cream and relax by doing a TFA marathon - starting with the season 2 ending and going from there - Hmm... what other maratons shall I do? LOTR special extended edition - check, Star Wars - check - Pirates of the Carribean - check, Mummy 1 & 2 - check, various Macross series - check, lets just say I should be ok for entertainment.

Thanks for all the well wishes and support - Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things art wise very soon.

Take it easy everyone!



Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25098465/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/25098465/ Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:38:31 PDT
I'll be going to hospital to go under for an hour or so and then spending the next few days (long weekend woo~!) bruised, swollen and feeling sorry for myself - heavily medicated I've been advised.

The top 2 teeth aren't really bothering me - as in, they're half way out and (I've been told) that they'll be no issue.

The bottom two, well - they're snuggly lodged inside my lower jaw, behind may last visible molars and pointing towards the front of my mouth.

For that they're going to have to break one side of my jaw bone and fish them out and the doctor told me there is a good chance he may accidentally break my jaw as the remaining bone structure is quite fragile during the operation. *Shudder*

So apart from obvious comfort issue, pain, swelling, bruising and potential jaw breakage - I've been told I may not get feeling back in jaw and lips for a few days or weeks or ever.

Great.

Oh and I could die while under.

Nice.

I hate dentists. I hate Hospitals. I hate operations.

I face them all tomorrow...



At least I'll be on heavy duty pain killers...

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/24724425/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/24724425/ Tue, 12 May 2009 16:41:10 PDT
Didn't expect that.

Hope everyone is rockin'.

Hopefully I'll have some updates soon.

Maybe.

Need energon goodies as I am dead inside

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/24105730/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/24105730/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:20:43 PDT
Well, my mum called me from interstate this evening and gave me the inevitable news that my dear beloved cat, Gato - had to be put down today.

My mum was depressed as she had to take him alone to the vet (dad at work), then she took him home again and buried him in the back yard under his favorite little shrub.

It was coming soon, I always thought - but up until today he lived nearly 18 years. Thats not bad for a cat. He out lived 3 dogs and was there for the fourth (I took that dog with me when I moved) dog to grow up. He had a great life, ate well - never was hungry, slayed many a small creature and lived like a king.

I can't seem to forget the small clip in my head about when we took him home in a little card board box, with his head sticking out and panting like a dog - he was weeks old and I'd never seen a cat do that - It was a hot day I remember.

Since then he's grown up around our family and protected the other various pets that came and went and he was a mighty slayer of dogs 5 or 6 time bigger than he was - fearless! For years there were no other cats in our street. Heh.

I remember one time, years ago - I was 17 or so, drunk as hell, 3am and trying to stealthily walk my way thru the front yard and open the front door when suddenly I heard a rustling in the bushes and I froze - we'd had a break in there a few months earlier - anyways, I was tripping out when out of the darkness my cat launches himself at my thigh and gives me a small nip - holy crap, I nearly shit myself with fright! He then, as quickly as he had attacked me - bounced back into the darkness. Lol.

He was a good cat, I will miss him. His family will miss him.

I think I'll go break open my special cuban rum, in honour of that mighty gato.

SALU-COM'ARE!!!

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/23621107/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/23621107/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:23:50 PDT
Well, I'm finally rested and recovered from my 2 and a bit week holiday to the motherland, Chile. Man, it was a short trip - but intense and full of laughter and good fun. My wife and I decided to do a surprise trip to see my family and catch up with my parents who were also there on holiday.

Chile (and mostly a town named Quintero) is such a different world to Brisbane, Australia. I also managed to squeeze a 6hr trip up north to Coquimbo, to see some relatives I'd never met before, and it was fantastic! Cousins where cool and we had so many similarities in many things even tho we'd never met, let alone grown up together.

My family is mostly concentrated on my Mum's side, but this time my parents went to reconnect with siblings and relatives on my Dad's side. Thats why we went north. Was great, and I can't wait to see them again.

Thats another thing, my Uncles and Aunties, some young, some old - are such a world away and it's easy to forget their daily lives and way of living. It's sometimes painful to see their situations and lot in life - but indescribable the loyalty and happiness they have amongst the family.

It puts me to shame with how hard they work just to make a living and get by and still find time and money to have awesome parties, big bbq's and lotsa cuban rum!

U also wonder if thats the last time u will see them, so you always make your goodbyes count, and thats pretty painful sometimes.

Anyways, all in all - it was so worth the 18ish hours of travel each way and flea bites and some occasional gastro

Hope you're all rockin' and with a loved one.

Adios, y Chao pescao!

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/22537896/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/22537896/ Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:51:17 PST ), and we also saw a movie.

It was a pretty low key affair actually, probably because we've been together for the last 9 and a half years now, lol.

Anyway, I've been pretty quiet and stuff on the art department - I am/have been working on stuff, trust me - I have, but I've found real life and laziness getting in the way lately.

Rest assured I'll have delivered some funk in the art department very soon, amigos.

Hope you're all rocking and stuff.

See ya'll on de flip side

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/20045893/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/20045893/ Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:05:46 PDT
It all came about cause *Josh-van-Reyk from *Transformers-Mosaic convinced to open up an acc and show my art off - and the rest is history.

It's been a pretty crazy year since then - moved out of a crappy apartment, got married, moved into a cool new apartment which turned out to be a bit crappy, found a new better place just this week to move into, made many new and talented friends during my time here on DA and also had several opportunities present themselves to me as a result of displaying my art here on DA.

Sweet.

It's been awesome discovering new talent and friends here on DA, and can't wait to see what else and who else is lurking here!

Thanks to everyone for all the faves, comments, critiques and well wishes and all the kind words, I really appreciate it and it motivates me to keep poppin' out more art!

So thanks again to the DA community!

I promise to have much more cool stuff soon, I swear! Just some stuff I gotta take care of first... heh heh heh...

Anyways...

Take it easy everyone!!!!

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/19765759/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/19765759/ Mon, 04 Aug 2008 07:10:33 PDT
Muh...

Spleh...

*cough*

...

Whatever...

*sigh*

>

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/19214193/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/19214193/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:34:46 PDT It's a beast. Looks like the Bale Batmobile with blue lights. Naice.

As such, with my massive amounts of computing beastage - I've been in a pretty artistic mood as of late - and I like it, starting to get that urge to create and draw and paint - like I used to when I was younger. Oh those were the days.

Speaking of old days, my belove Amiga 500 and your 300ish games of awesomness... I miss you.

Maybe thats where some of my artistic imagination came from for sure, I loved to play Space Quest (I, II & III were kick-ass) and Another World and Flash Back... and games like Gods, Speed Ball 2, Hybris, St.Dragon, IK++...aw man those games rocked so hard.

...

Anyways, I've been busy on a personal project and very much seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Soon I'll have some cool stuff to show, so stay tuned.

And in the mean time, when I have a break in the madness - I'll post some more mecha goodness. I hope you'll dig

Veritas Vincit! ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/18787395/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/18787395/ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:48:56 PDT
Absolutely loved it - definite DVD purchase when it comes out.

Apart from being a big JB fan and an avid fan of 'The D', maybe I was a little biased...

I loved Nacho Libre too, and a lot of ppl I know hate that movie - I thought it was a hi-larious movie and it had a sweet soundtrack which just reminded me of my childhood as my parents listened to that spanish pop stuff when I was growing up, hell they still do! 'Mucha-muchacha, do do do do dooo!!!

Anyways back to Kung-Fu Panda, it was a VERY pretty movie, very nice to look at - especially the into 'dream' sequence. The action scenes where just mind blowing awesome!

Po (said Kung-Fu Panda) is just sweet - so many of JB's mannerisms are there and Shifu was just the coolest Kung-Fu master evar!!!!

I suggest you all check it out, you WILL NOT be disappointed!

Kick ass CG visuals + Kung Fu + Kung Fu cliches + Jack Black = WIN!!!



Snoochie Boochies. ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/18637967/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/18637967/ Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:51:30 PDT
Well, I finally got done on the 2 Birthday TF-Mosaics I took on, and man - what a crazy week it was!

I've had the 2 scripts in question for AGES, but had been super busy on a personal project for months now and had totally forgotten about the TF-Mosaic B'day pieces. So a week ago or so I pulled the finger out and took a break on my personal project on model building, texturing and rendering - to do model building, texturing and rendering... TF stuff...

I'm pretty happy with how the 2 mosaics turned out - had I planned better and given myself more time - I would've done more.

But such is life.

Now.... I can't really talk about what I'm working on.. I think, but needless to say 100% system resources are being diverted to this. Got some really cool (I think) stuff here... which I will render up nicely and stuff and post here on DA, probably hero shots and stuff like I've been posting... maybe a few of the finished panels.. who knows.

Anyways, just wanted to say that when my personal project is done, I'll be getting back to regular TF:M shenanigans and other TF/Mecha/Robot action.

SO STAY TUNED!

P.S. What say people about seeing some renders of my personal project or maybe even a screen-cap?

P.P.S. Going to try this poll thingie...

P.P.P.S. Does anyone read my journal???

Snoochie Boochies. ]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/16422077/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/16422077/ Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:14:12 PST
It's been a while since I posted anything here on DA!

I've been hella-busy and interstate for the last 3 weeks, but glad to be back at home and work today.

The reason I was busy was (not including Christmas and New Year) because I got married on the 12th of Jan!

It was a great day and everything went beautifully - no hiccups or anything! Even had the Indian cricket team come to the reception, as they were staying in the same hotel, my brother (a cricket freak) was excited to say the least.

It was great to see old friends and new come from all over Australia and the world to join me in celebrating that special day.

Now I need sleep.

Here is a sampler foto from my good friend Matt, who took all the fotos on the day - great job Matt, I love u man!

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You can see more fotographic goodness on his DA page, here;

~MattLanham

More robots and drawings to come, SOON!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15976386/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15976386/ Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:02:03 PST

Don't usually do these 'Tag' thingies, but DA is kewl. So there.

Here we go:

1. Post these rules
2. Each tagged person should post 8 aleatory facts of themselves
3. Tagged people should write a journal\blog about these facts
4. In the end tag and name 8 people
5. Go to their dA pages and comment saying that they are tagged and hugged

1. I love to cook. Especially curries from all around the world, but i can't make desserts.

2. I know all the words to several Beastie Boys & Cypress Hill songs, also the ones in Spanish.

3. I'm into Mythology, Theology and ancient histories - especially Aztec, Maya, etc.

4. I still get chocked up when Optimus dies, just like *Josh-van-Reyk!

5. One day I will have a bike like Kaneda's. You know which one...

6. My fave food dish is stuffed Zuccini - Chilean style, and made by my Mum! Actually I lie, I love so many foods it's hard to narrow it down...

7. I have several plastic mechs on my desk at work which I like to play with from time to time. They are of course Macross, Transformer and Patlabour related

8. I really really (as of late) dig Jamie Hewlett's art (Of Gorillaz fame). Not that I didn't when I first saw it, but for some reason I love it even more now!

Tag!



]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15881712/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15881712/ Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:22:11 PST
Basically my fan made character, based off my 1974 TA22 Celica - with a bit of Macross flavour, did I mention I love Macross as much as Transformers (and my car) ???

Anyways, I have never been able to come up with a cool enough name...

SO now, people of DA and the inter-manet - it will be up to you to name him!

I will be holding a sorta competition to name my Celica-bot!

Please leave a comment on the Celica-bot page with a suggestion.

Celica Bot Page

U will forever be hailed as the dude who named this 'bot! Or something...

Happy naming!

As for stopping the suggestions? I guess I'll say so when I see a name I like!!!

Chao!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15682617/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15682617/ Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:47:46 PST
Very touching near the end and many, many funny moments all the way thru.

"Sweet Bongo of de Congo!"

LOL. I suggest u all go out and BUY it ASAP - !!!

1101100100010010101001011101110101110000 110101110100010101010!!! *pop*

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15208735/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15208735/ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 21:35:21 PDT
Good news today - got the announcement that our team has a new project!!! This means we'll be soon getting into daily work grind as usual & the concept art guys will be churnin' out some stuff soon - I'll be making their art and the stress of making a game will start rising! XD

But I always work best under pressure!

So this means I may not get as much time to do the Transformers stuff as regularly as I was before -

Also, I'll be movin' apartments and helping my woman move interstate - so it may be some time until i can update! ^_^

Never fear tho - I will endevour to keep churnin' out stuff as soon as I can!

Stay tuned hueones!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15096491/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/15096491/ Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:57:09 PDT
However - looking for a new place to rent, really sucks ze big one.

I've been walking, running and catching the train up and down - and all around this delightful city. And its hot to boot - so sore legs and sweaty-ness are not so cool, especially when u arrive at a property to inspect it and the real estate agents give u the once over....

Anyways, I'll hopefully have a new place before my darling Fiancee arrives!

Wish me luck!

Hasta luego, putos!!!

***EDIT - 19th of October***

Got a call back this morning from the real estate agent, I GOT THE PLACE I WANTED! WOOT-WOOT!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14795351/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14795351/ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:03:18 PDT
So today I went about making my latest pic for DA, 'Starscream and His Squadron', and i'm quite pleased at how it turned out - particularly because it didn't take long to do at all. What i had to wait for the most was the rendering and deciding what i should do with the background (which still bugs me).

Anyways - it reminds me of the box art u used to see on plastic aeroplane models. If u get a chance, look up Hidetaka Tenjin - he is the MASTER of boxart/aircraft art. I wish one day to able to emulate his style.

Hope everything is going swimmingly for you all!

Hasta luego!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14711284/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14711284/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 07:06:46 PDT
One year ago - i was a world away in a crappy job, which i had just gotten after i left an even crappier job previously - and i was angry and depressed - and was letting my family and loved ones down.

Anyways long story short, i'm in a fricken awesome job now (the games industry) and loving everyday of it. The only bummer is that i had to leave my family, friends and fincee several thousand kilometres away.

So in summing up, its cool that i now have a job i love - in a better position to reach my dreams, and getting to draw and 3d model all day long - but at a cost - well until i get married in Jan and my fiancee (wife by then ) moves up here with me!

So what i'm trying to get at is - It sucks that it's my birthday, as this is the first one i've ever had to be on my own for...

Having said that, i've made some wicked new friends since moving here, and my housemate did buy me a cake today!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14391039/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14391039/ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:54:59 PDT
So in this time I will unfortunately not be abe to surf around here and explore and discover yet more awesome art stuff from all you people!

Also - I wont be adding anything new to my gallery in this time; so.... the Transformers; Mosaic piece (check out the other cool mosaic's and related art at ~Transformers-Mosaic) i'm working on will have to be left on the drawing board for a few more weeks!

D'oh!

Ah well.

Hope everyone is having a cracking time!

See yas!

]]> *kurisama http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14282852/ http://kurisama.deviantart.com/journal/14282852/ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:59:46 PDT
Well, what can i say? Umm... i love drawing and making 3D models... i work in the games industry as (dum da da duuuum!) prop builder and enjoy it very much.

Urr... i love Transformers and Macross and some anime, sci-fi and fantasy art too. Frank Frazetta, Hayao Miyazaki and Shoji Kawamori are gods and i'm really digging the new Transformers series by IDW.

I'm into my music and love food and cooking!

Feel free to have a look around and say g'day!

- See ya!

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