Blood, Sweat and Tears!

The header for the art blog 'The Drunken Octopus Teahouse'. 


Apologies for the large image size, I hated losing the vector quality of it. :P

Stranger in Paradise

30 min speedpaint in ArtRage, first time using the program and I quite like it.


Below is the reference... it's Sarah Brightman from her album "Harem". Very inspiring photography.

Wishing You Would Stay

Experimenting with a new style and here is the early work in progress...



Here's a close up of the mouth which I'm quite happy with...

Only Time

Illustration for a Bridal Shower invitation... :)

Alla Luce Del Sole

Color Palette Challenge - 'Earthquake'

The Grand Bazaar

Color Palette Challenge - 'Sunset'

Midsummer Day

Color Palette Challenge - 'Ice Cream'


First time trying the retro-look and I'm really enjoying it! :)

Writing's On The Wall

Here're the rules:
1 - Go to Wikipedia. Hit "random" or click http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random The first random Wikipedia article that comes up is the name of your band.

2 - Go to Quotations Page and select "random quotations" or click http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3 The last four or five words of the very LAST quote on the page is the title of your first album.
3 - Go to Flickr and click on "explore the last seven days" or click http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days The third picture in the top row, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4 - Use PhotoShop or whatever to put it all together.

Stay Strong, Keep Faith

Art Challenge - 'Draw Yourself as a Superhero'


This was a study in vector art and I had a lot of fun with it!
Pose/shading was heavily referenced. Background is a stock photo.