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Slab and Ernie

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:44:29 PDT

A drawing from February, made in ToonBoom

I made a lot of mistakes but I'm happy I drew my favorite bullies. I haven't been helping John lately because my smelly university. I feel guilty. I miss working.

Only three more weeks though~

Top Cat

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:47:45 PDT

Been watching the episodes lately. And I still have the old toy that I study from thanks to my friend John

A drawing from February I MISS DRAWING YOU GUYS

Fix It Felix

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:40:12 PDT

Drew this in February

I can't believe how lovable he is

Daphne

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:32:12 PDT

I keep forgetting to submit my pictures. I am so busy and tired you guys..

Also Daphne is thinking about Fred as usual

Sylveon

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:41:54 PST

Just remembered I never uploaded my February images here

Ooooooopps :S

Day 14: Jose Carioca

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 07:39:51 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

One of my favorite Disney characters

Sorry if looks stale but I'm a rush today!~

Day 12: Dragon Chef

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:45:36 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

Thanks to a fan suggestion, , , and I will draw the cool bosses from Rayman Origins!

I chose this guy since he's my favorite!!

Day 11: Ed Edd n Eddy

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:38:45 PST

Suggested by my friend Cheyenne Curtis~

Grew up those boys and used to study them like crazy when I was 20.

Day 10: Ricky Gervais Show

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 23:35:07 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

Sorry if this looks simple compared to my previous days. I just needed a little break @_@

Day 9: Voodoo Mama

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:50:03 PST

Done with all the Rayman girls

WHAT WILL I DRAW THEN???

Day 8: Helena Handbasket

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:07:00 PST

One more Rayman Origins girl!!

Rayman Legends

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:13:00 PST

I made this picture and wanted to release it on February 27 to celebrate the game release. But since the delay I guess that won't happen.

Ugghhh so upsetting. I feel so bad for the amazing game developers.

In the meantime, watch this videos to see where I got the inspiration

Platforming Hero [link]

Castle Rock [link]

Day 7: Annetta Fish

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:38:04 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

glouglouglou~

yay only two more to go!!

Day 6: Edith Up

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:22:27 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

One of my favorite nymphs. Drew this while listening to this --> [link]

Day 5: Holly Luya

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:02:52 PST

From Rayman Origins

Drew this while listening to this --> [link]

Day 4: Betilla

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:12:13 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

From Rayman Origins!!!

Day 3- King Candy

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:41:59 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

Finally caught up. I posted these a couple days ago but not here.

Have some candy!!!

Day 2- Barbara the Barbarian

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 22:40:17 PST

Sketch-a-Day February

From Rayman Legends!! So excited for the game!!

Bad Little Boy, Good Little Girl

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:42:05 PST

Caught the sneak peek and loved it instantly!

Sally

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:42:45 PDT

Guess who I'm going as~ C:

Jack and Dean at MCM Expo

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:04:04 PDT

Jack and Dean will be at the London MCM Expo from October 26th - 28th.

To those going, please stop by their booth and buy their cool stuff!

For those not going, you can still purchase the Balls Deep Poster online

I'll be there in spirit ;_;

Soda Fizz

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:40:20 PDT

John K let me borrow his 12wx Cintiq, and I'm having a fantastic time with it.

It's been a while since I drew Eddsworld and that was the first thing I wanted to draw to test it out. The same scenario when I first started using my Prismacolor markers last year~

Hope you like it, Edd. I miss you, buddy~

**~~**

I'M GONNA WRECK IT

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:19:35 PDT

A response picture to [link] since got me all excited

Photoshop and Sai just work so great together~

All inspired by this sexy thang

And god damn this movie looks amazing. I adore the designs

Finally I drew something. Now I feel much better. This was what I needed

Mine Turtle

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:18:09 PDT

I also drew Mine Turtle for Tom's birthday

Oh man that music video is incredible ---> [link]

Fac-E-Book

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:15:09 PDT

Jack and Dean asked me to draw them a while ago

Couldn't resist. I'm a huge fan of their sketches --> [link]

Back to work on fun projects!

Happy Birthday Nikki

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 22:11:34 PDT

Happy Birthday to my sweet and dear friend

Nikki, me, , and . NOW IT'S A PARTY!!~

Nikki Nikki Nikki sweet Nikki. Nikki is absolutely amazing with a witty sense of humor. And her art will make your heart melt. Ahhh soo good!

Smother her with love!

Happy Birthday, hun! Text me anytime!~

Happy Birthday, Paul!

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:32:36 PDT

A happy birthday to my friend !

I inked this straight away. No rough sketch!

Hope you like it, buddy!~

George's Naughty Nephews

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:56:09 PDT

Look! It's Slab (right) and Ernie (left)!!

(sorry for the blank background)

Apologies for the cheap comics earlier. I am working on some big projects but I still want to entertain you guys.

I actually drew, inked, and colored this. Haven't showed it to John yet but I will................... soon.

I love drawing those guys. Can't get enough of them. And now I get to animate them! It's a stressful job but loads of fun nonetheless.

Also I would love if you guys could donate more to John K's kickstarter. If we reach a good amount, you will get more bonuses instead of just one amazing cartoon. Also you get cool prizes.

The link is there --> [link]

Once again, as I have stated in my journal, thank you so much for the donations. I knew we would make it and it's all thanks to you guys. And we want nothing more than to entertain you guys.

Thanks~

Okay seriously, back to work

Nananananananana

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:11:13 PDT

To the Adam West-mobile!

A Rotem Surprise

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:57:50 PDT

SURPRISE

Happy Birthday, Rotem!~

Hope you like it, hun! Thank you so much for being amazing and sweet!

~Sandra Rivas

AT- Elixir Portal

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:36:28 PDT

An art-trade/birthday gift to my sweet friend Samy

Happy Birthday, hun~

god I'm a slow artist...

Holmes BBC

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:27:59 PDT

I really want to watch this show

It looks incredible cool~

Update: So hey, I've been watching the show. I'm gonna watch all the episodes before I talk about it forever.

As Me or As a Worm

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:16:26 PDT

If you guys have read Rickys blog, youll probably already know that there wont be a 4th season

Even though Im sad, I understand Rickys decision completely. But Im really thankful for the artists of the show that have been really sweet to me. They are all extremely talented and inspirational.

Couple months ago, my friend was a party with the crew and he showed them the Ricky Gervais pictures I made. According to him, they said they loved it and if the 4th season ever came up, they would contact me~

So even though that wont happen, Im still happy with the connections Ive made and I hope to stay in touch with them.

And nothings going to change. Ill still love the show, buy the DVDs, and watch the new episodes from the 3rd. And Ill never stop drawing them~

~Sandra Rivas

*been a while since I used markers... Also I need a bigger scanner

This was given to my friend David "Pez" Hofman who was one of the artists of this amazing show. He is so sweet and I hope to stay in touch with him, along with the other amazing artists~

Portal Featured

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 09:40:06 PDT

First off, a huge thanks to io9, Super Punch, Kotaku, Robot Mutant, Halolz, and even Steam for featuring my stupid fanart of the lovely Portal games. This has never happened before so it's an honor really~

(And if any other websites has done the same, please let me know so I can thank them as well)

I'm also flattered to see that the commenters wants this to be an actual show, even though I have no intention of doing that (please read this, Machinima). But simple animations.... we will see...

Also I've noticed that people are posting this on their Tumblr accounts. I feel bad because they don't have to do that. I already posted it on my Tumblr account so save yourself the trouble --> [link]

I hope this clears up everything and thank you all so much for the support and feedback. They're all genuinely sweet and I appreciate them all. You're all crazy, but sweet~

~Sandra Rivas

also I apologize for the slight design changes. The problem with me that I am never consistent; I'm always trying to make the designs look "better". Also sorry for the lack of updates here. It's been pretty busy at work and I am currently working on some projects. Thanks for the patience.

Tom's Dog

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:22:51 PDT

Listen to this please --> [link]

~Sandra Rivas

The Drunk and Drunk Logo

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:48:12 PDT

My friend Nico and I made a logo for our big party where almost every artist gathers around to get drunk and draw! Mostly drunk.

Birdo is our mascot as Nico declared. I've never drawn her before so it was loads of fun! A huge thanks to him for the request.

I can't wait for the party in the summer. I'll be meeting my good friends since I miss them so, and possibly more people! Woow!

And now I have to return studying for a class I might not do so well in so that's fun as well!

Also check out this cool image my friend David made!

Okay Deviantart is being silly so go to this link! --> [link]

I have to make something for him soon because he is too amazing for words and incredibly strong! But now I have to work!

Bye!

~Sandra Rivas

Past and Future Bing

Sat, 05 May 2012 19:46:30 PDT

Hi, kids! I'm nearly there to my summer break but I've been swamped by the university so far. Sorry if I haven't been updating enough.

Anyway, a happy birthday to the talented and amazing Past and Future Bing.

I've been a huge fan of his work since 2009. His youtube and radio channel are really fantastic. Check them out, you will not be disappointed.

Happy Birthday, Bing!

~Sandra Rivas

New Season

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:59:57 PDT

For my friend Pez and his sweet comments! Here, Pez, for you!

I colored this a week ago since the premiere of the third season is very close! Intended to post this later but after Pez I couldn’t wait. Everyone has just been so wonderful to me lately~

Only next week on Friday!

Ricky Gervais Show (c) W!ldbrain

~Sandra Rivas

Experimented with coloring on this image. I need to develop more painting techniques...

Goodbye, Edd

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:29:23 PDT

Thank you so much for everything: the sweet comments, the inspiration, everything. I am extremely lucky to have been acquainted with you even for a short time.

You will always be remembered, Edd.

~Sandra Rivas

Sorry if I haven't responded to your comments. I've been so out of it lately. But I really appreciate all of them truly. It's sweet of everyone to express how much they cared for Edd.

My condolences to his family and close friends~

Progress is Progress and Progress Must Grow

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:06:22 PDT

Every once in a while I sit down with myself asking
'Once-ler, why are you a Once-ler?'
And I cringe, I don't smile as I sit there on trial asking
'Aren't you ashamed, you old Once-ler?
You ought to be locked in a hoosegow, you should!
The things that you do are completely un-good.'
Yeah? But if I didn't do them, then someone else WOULD!
That's a very good point, Mr. Once-ler.

(based off the amazing 1972 cartoon short)

I will be watching the Lorax CGI film tomorrow. I've read and heard so many bad critics about it but I'd rather see it for myself and develop my own personal opinion.

I was inspired to draw him since a lot of my friends were drawing him. He's a celebrity on Tumblr.

~Sandra Rivas

All Warmed Up Inside

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:57:33 PDT

Posted these drawings on Tumblr, which was reblogged by The Frederator Studios site. I send all of my love to them, and to the thousands of Tumblr children that enjoyed it as well

I was very inspired by the Adventure Time episode "Incendium" and I adore the design of the Flame Princess. I'm looking forward to season 4 when she appears again in the first episode.

It was great to experiment with SAI Paint Tool. I've learned so much and I'm not stopping there.

~Sandra Rivas

I'm Just Your Problem

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:59:52 PDT

One of my favorite episodes of Adventure Time. I hope to illustrate other episodes as well. It has been a while since Ive spent some time on a picture.

I tried coloring the characters but I didnt like any of the results so I just left them with flat colors, which makes them stand out anyway.

Thanks to those who watched me ink and colored this from Livestream. Im sorry for the troubles with the audio and sound. Ill be sure to fix that. Ill also try to be a faster artist.

~Sandra Rivas

Once Upon a Dream

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:32:26 PST

A simple illustration of my favorite princess in my favorite scene. It feels generic and cliche because everybody has drawn this scene. Hopefully next time Ill create a better picture of Aurora.

Get some sleep, my children.

~Sandra Rivas

Ricky Gervais Show Third Season

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:39:45 PST

The third season of The Ricky Gervais Show premieres in HBO on April 20th. Start spreading the news~

Sorry if this picture looks a little simple. Ill have to find a way to watch the episodes even though I dont have HBO. Im still very excited.

Watch it, children, so we can help make the fourth series possible.

~Sandra Rivas

Sorry, children. I know you're probably sick of my Ricky Gervais drawings by now

Portal Characters Lineup

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:30:11 PST

Its been a while since I drew those lovable bastards.

This is an update of the human designs as you can see.

I added wimpier qualities in the moron, more vintage space in that psycho, more cockiness in that pervert, and more snob qualities in that asshole.

I experimented with GlaDOS until she started to look creepy, which is what I always visioned her as. I left the kids alone but that doesnt signify my complete satisfaction because Im always experimenting.

Chell is impossible because she has no personality or trait whatsoever, except that shes a mute orphan. Ill probably draw her ugly to look more interesting. I always liked her ugly in the first game.

This took a while but Im glad to have finally returned to digital artwork, but Ill never stop with my marker illustrations. I have too much planned.

~Sandra Rivas

Don't Talk Shit

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:58:54 PST

"You're talking shit. Play a record"

This picture was completely inspired by the Ricky Gervais mug that I was close to purchasing. But then I realized the second season was out on DVD (thanks, Layron) so I bought that instead.

I wanted to experiment with the coloring and background using traditional materials. Since I'm mailing most of my marker pictures, I thought I would make one for myself. I'm becoming more confident with the medium so I might be ready to create my own original images, but I'm rambling.

I can't get over how amazing this show is. The art style, the fast-paced humor, the clever visual gags, the audio (obviously), everything. The second season is my favorite so far. I'll have to find a way to watch the new episodes since I don't have HBO.

~Sandra Rivas

-Prismacolor markers, black colored pencil, ink pens-

Update: I didn't buy it since I'm new to the "Made to Order DVD" concept. Maybe I'm just acting paranoid.

Update: I gave this picture to Stephen Merchant himself since he deserved it for giving such an excellent performance on his stand-up show. I'm glad he liked it. He was very nice.

The Ricky Gervais Show Animated Series

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:51:35 PST

I love the "Ricky Gervais Show Animated Series"! It's one of my favorite cartoon series!

The visual look of the show is extremely appealing, a bit of Hanna-Barbera/UPA style with the modern cartoon style. And I learned that the art director of the show worked on the "Mighty B!" and it shows! I was immediately won over with the character designs and expressions.

The cartoon even sparked my interest on the podcast itself. I listened to some bits of it on youtube and I couldn't stop laughing. I wish all the recordings could be animated!

I have to buy the DVD, along with the original podcast. I'm really excited for the third season!

~Sandra Rivas

Update 3-26-12: My laptop crashed and erased everything, but I found the psd file of this picture in one of the computers at my university. I made a couple changes so now it looks better to me. It's in size 17x11, which was my original intention. Horray!

Princess Peach

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:45:28 PST

"Welcome to my kingdom. Would you like a cup of Turnip?"

Decided to join the Princess Peach collaboration project led by *Roxas-Destiny. Sorry if this looks a bit rushed with the coloring but I have so many projects and Xmas cards. I'll add a background once the project is over.

I think the part that had me flabbergasted during the process was that I drew her straight from memory (except her parasol). It has been years since I've drawn her.

If any of you want to join the collaboration, go to this link.

~Sandra Rivas

Princess Peach (c) Nintendo
2011

Ricky Garduno

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:04:05 PST

This is for Ricky Garduno, one of the greatest cartoonists in the world who recently passed away. He was so young.

Ricky, I wish I could have met you. Thank you so much for the entertainment and the nice comment about my artwork.

~Sandra Rivas

Rainbow Connection

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:58:22 PST

Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions
And rainbows have nothing to hide

So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they're wrong, wait and see
Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me

Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star
Somebody thought of that, and someone believed it
Look's what it's done so far

What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see
Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me

All of us under a spell
We know that it's probably magic

Have you been half asleep
And have you heard voices
I've heard them calling my name
Is this is the sweet sound that calls the young sailors
The voice might be one and the same

I've heard it too many times to ignore
It's something that I'm suppose to be
Someday we'll find it, the Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers, and me
Ladadadee dadadoo
Ladadadada deedadoo

~Rainbow Connection by the Muppets

Gaahh I love this song so much! I wanted to pour all of my feelings into this piece just to get it out of my chest!

The background is from the actual scene. I tried to emulate it using Photoshop, which took the longest during the progress but it felt good to go graphic again after many years.

Kermit and Piggy were traditionally drawn and inked (since I was too impatient to ink them with the tablet) and the rest was done digitally.

The actual scene is a lot more touching than this picture, but I didn't want to completely copy the entire scene since I'm lame like that.

Jim Henson, this is all for you. Thanks for the inspiration~

Life's a Happy Song

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:57:36 PST

Ive got everything that I need right in front of me

Nothings stopping me

Nothing I cant be with you right here next to me

I love this song so much. I have the soundtrack and Im dancing to all the songs, especially Rainbow Connection!!! <3<3

Now I think Ill draw my favorite Muppets. Maybe the Chef or Beaker

So anyway I did see The Muppets Movie and I enjoyed every bit of it! This song (Lifes a Happy Song) was really good! I cant wait until it wins an award for Best Original Song!

Jason Segel was great as well! Hes not only a good writer and actor, but hes also a fun singer and quite a dancer. I was very impressed. Theres a lot of surprises in the movie so I wont give too much away.

Go see the movie and make art for the Muppets! They deserve the praise. Do it!

Nov 15th Doodles

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:25:32 PST

thesearejustfromyesterdaywhat!

Original junk is coming I swear! I actually have a couple pages of original characters but I'll show them later.

Or maybe I should draw another fanart. I just saw the new episode pf How I Met Your Mother yesterday and I felt inspired

Ahhh somebody give me some markers or colored pencils so I can color this shit! I'd used acrylics but one of the inks I used it not waterproof. Gaaaah

~Sandra Rivas, 2011

Portal (c) Valve
Muppets (c) Muppets
Jo the Faux by my talented buddy ~Ben

Dump of Portals

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:42:22 PST

Sorry for the Portal fanart. You must be sick of it already

I've sketched these doodles a couple days ago and decided to ink and color them for my 100th post on Tumblr. I think I'll make a digital doodle a day. Yeah that's my plan~

Basically all my human versions of our favorite cores.

I hope my next colored sketchdump will be bigger

Portal (c) Valve

Corrupted Cores

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 01:19:03 PDT

A quick ink drawing that took me a while to color, since I used a mouse for some odd reason.

Humanized versions of your favorite cores from Portal 2.

I hope they don't dominate my sketchbook. .....Actually I don't mind at all.... -draws them endlessly-

(c) Portal 2, Valve

-traditional pencil and brush ink; digital color

~Sandra Rivas, 2011

Boogie's Boys

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:49:23 PDT

Halloween's Finest Trick-or-Treaters and Mr. Oogie Boogie himself

One of my favorite animated films of all time. I've loved it ever since I was 10 (or younger).

I apologize if I'm flooding my gallery with fanart. I really want to make my own original Halloween art but I also wanted to make this before the anniversary of The Nightmare Before Christmas theater release.

It really just started out with Tim Burton inspired sketches. Lock, Shock, and Barrel were just 5 second doodles that I decided to combine into an image. I added Oogie Boogie since he's the coolest villain ever. Finished half of this on Livestream....

I'm looking forward to Tim Burton's next film. I really need to go to that damn exhibition.

Lock, Shock, Barrel, and Oogie Boogie (c) Tim Burton

~Sandra Rivas, 2011

Dadada DadaDA Da

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:12:37 PDT

Made this picture on my very first livestream, which turned out better then expected even though it continued to lose connection frequently.

A lot of my friends stayed up with me until I was finished, tolerating my annoying voice and weird music. I love you guys Thanks a bunch

Haven't drawn Mario in a long time. It felt good trying out new techniques and drawing Mario in a different way. There are so many fun ways to draw that plumber.

Mario (c) Nintendo

Frumplebirthdaycannoli

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:12:51 PDT

It's my friend Joe's () birthday!

Look at his new cartoon! --> [link]

I wish I could have drawn him another picture that wasn't Frumplequest but his characters are too much fun. I made this a while ago after the watching the 3rd episode, which was brilliant.

Next time it'll be different. Maybe just a quick drawing.

Happy Birthday, Joe!

characters (c) Joe Gran

Darwin and Gumball Watterson

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:09:01 PDT

Nothing too big. Posted it on Tumblr a while ago and everyone seemed to like it, even Ben Bocquelet who is the creator of the show.

I love the Amazing World of Gumball. I might draw more of the characters, like Carrie or Richard

Yeah this is definitely too simple. I'll make a better picture of the show.

The Amazing World of Gumball (c) Ben Bocquelet

He's got a Twitter too ---> [link]

Miss Vaporotem

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:07:36 PDT

You guys know who is, right? Wait you don't? Shame on you!

Well what can I say? She has amazing art, it was her birthday a couple days ago, and she finished her amazing thesis ([link])! She's ready for the world now!

Hope you like it, girl! Sorry if I made your characters weird and off-model, especially for cute little Boris. Keep being awesome!

-Sandra Rivas, 2011

Hell, Boris, Ai, Yu, Vap (c) :iconvaportem:

All done with SAI~

I Can Count to One

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:12:52 PDT

Before I get to work, I just wanted to finish and post this!

For my awesome friend Joe who makes the funniest videos on his youtube channel. Check out Frumplequest! I laughed for 3 days!!

Hope you like, Joe! I couldn't resist adding Metaphor128 and Freedom Fridge. And that cloud.

Frumplequest (c) Joe Gran