Monday, November 30, 2009

Home videos


Here's another little home video Kei Acedera secretly took of me when I was driving in traffic for 2hrs when it should have only taken me 20min... Thanks Kei!


Here's a home video presentation of Bobby Chiu & ChanP for a book cover we did of a book called "Half Minute Horrors" I figure it might be interesting in the future if I could put some home videos ...

Sunday, November 29, 2009

a bit of wallpapering


I have finally finished the hallway. I couldn't face throwing away the old chest of drawers I got from my granddad. Instead I wallpapered it and changed the handles.

Get an original caricature of you by Master Caricaturist Jason Seiler!



OMG! Jason Seiler is going to do a caricature of you if you win his art challenge on CHIUSTREAM.

Your task is to draw a caricature of Jason Seiler himself!

Click here for details! Contest is open right now and closes Wednesday, December 2 at 11:59 pm EST, 9pm PST

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Marcelo Vignali Interview by Bobby Chiu



Here is the interview with Marcelo Vignali on "CHIUSTREAM". Follow "CHIUSTREAM" to stay posted on future interviews!

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a woman's work is never done

Today I have
  • bleached the bathroom
  • repotted some plants
  • made a huge pot of bolognese
  • made a meatloaf
  • made a beancrock
  • done 7 loads of laundry
  • dusted and hoovered the flat
  • written on my essay
and I have by no means finished all the jobs I should do today.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Moldy Oldies: Mini

Um... wow, Friday is almost over, and I totally zoned on posting a blog. Culpa mea, dear reader. I blame pumpkin pie overdose.

Here's another illustration drawn for an animation pitch circa 2003:

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Today's drawing was the first in a series--this batch of drawings was a big turning point for me in terms of drawing, coloring, and generally being able to finish pieces. Okay, back to the pumpkin pie!

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I'm excited to announce that my next guest interview will be with the amazing Marcelo Vignali.

When: November 28, 2009
Time: 5:00pm EST / 2:00pm PST



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The topic for this contest is: "MERMAIDS"

Draw or paint your personal interpretation of "mermaids" as Marcelo Vignali picks out the winner himself!

The prize: An ORIGINAL "mermaid" drawing by Marcelo Vignali

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

the cure for everything



When it's dark and cold outside...
... When you have a deadline you won't make...
... When life gives you lemons:
don't make lemonade - cuddle a cat instead!

GOBBLE GOBBLE !

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

My Little Buddy



Here's a little drawing of a pet I want for Christmas. He would be my little buddy. Too bad they don't exist. Ah well... I'm going to be giving away this drawing on CHIUSTREAM tonight so tune in at 11:59pm EST/NY time, 23:59 -5GMT, 8:59pm PST/CA time. Tune in at http://chiustream.blogspot.com

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Moldy Oldies: Child Star

Drawn for an animation pitch circa 2003:

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My brain is checked out--I'm ready for Thanksgiving vacation. Nothing further, your honor.

Monday, November 23, 2009

hello holiday week!

tea for all occations

I love tea. Really love it. When in the UK nothing beats a cup of Tetley's. But in Sweden it's a different story. Here's my top 6 list. For all occations.



when you feel like a candy in a cup: lichee

when it's cold, dark and you feel under the weather: lapsang suchong

when it's cold, dark and you feel good: chai

when you need a "get your arse in gear"-drink: earl grey

when you have friends around for tea: brunkullan

for a long, lasy breakfast in bed: black currant

Friday, November 20, 2009

just another day

Having cats are wonderful. You're never alone. And I mean NEVER!


"Are you in the kitchen? I'm watching your every move from out here!"


"Are you getting dressed for work? We're watching you from up here!"


"Are you cooking? I'm keeping an eye out on you from in here!"


"What's this new piece of furniture doing here? We're checking it out for you!"


"Are you reading this paper? No, surely you want to cuddle us instead? Please?!"

prettyprettyknittyknitty. this demands a cuddle


chanel rtw09

just want to remember


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Moldy Oldies: Obsolete Tech!

Drawn for an animation pitch circa 2003:

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Other than the fact that this kid is holding some kind of PDA, I think this piece holds up pretty well, six years later. Geez kid, get a Blackberry or something, will ya?

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

too bad we couldn't sneak our way in...


MOCA Bash

from me to you

It's that time of year again. When everything is dark, cold, damp and generally uninspiring. I wake up and it's dark. I leave work and it's dark.

I don't seem to get energy from anything. All I want to do is sleep. Literally. I slept 13 hours each night over the weekend. And quite frankly I could've stayed in bed all day if it wasn't for the cats wanting a bit of interaction.

Don't get me wrong - I'm not feeling depressed or nothing. Just tired and drained of energy. And so tonight I recieved a most wonderful email. It made me smile from ear to ear and fill my heart with warmth and gratitude of having such wonderful friends all around the world. Isn't it amazing how a few simple words can effect you in such a positive manner?

So, from me to you:

That's how nice I am to my friends! :-)

Moldy Oldies: Like A Rock!

I was strong as I could be!

Drawn circa 2000 for an animation pitch:

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Probably one of my very earliest (completed) attempts at digital coloring.