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January 23, 2013

I was going to film a little vlog for you guys, but then I got the flu/laryngitis/pharyngitis.  I’ve lost my voice and I feel like ass.  As a peace offering, here’s a leedle sketch.  I’ve got lots of art to show you, and lots of cool things in general coming your way, so stay tuned. :)

I was going to film a little vlog for you guys, but then I got the flu/laryngitis/pharyngitis.  I’ve lost my voice and I feel like ass.  As a peace offering, here’s a leedle sketch.  I’ve got lots of art to show you, and lots of cool things in general coming your way, so stay tuned. :)


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October 2, 2012

It’s been too long since I last drew Raven.  Time to rectify that.

It’s been too long since I last drew Raven.  Time to rectify that.


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January 29, 2011

WIP.  Couldn’t sleep/drew spontaneously/tried something new.

WIP.  Couldn’t sleep/drew spontaneously/tried something new.


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November 26, 2010

Despite how exhausted I am, I can’t seem to fall asleep.  Some more doodling.
She ended up sort of resembling Morrigan, so I slapped on some wings and badly drawn bats on her tights.  Accidental fanart!  Also, that was originally meant to be a tutu but now just looks like she’s been blasted with paint.

Despite how exhausted I am, I can’t seem to fall asleep.  Some more doodling.

She ended up sort of resembling Morrigan, so I slapped on some wings and badly drawn bats on her tights.  Accidental fanart!  Also, that was originally meant to be a tutu but now just looks like she’s been blasted with paint.


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November 6, 2010

Trust me.
Process animation:

Trust me.

Process animation:


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August 19, 2010

Alright! Here’s a piece commissioned by Kelly Fairchild.  This is Amalin, a Paladin and a veteran warrior.
Kelly was an absolute joy to work with as she allowed me much, much freedom.  She was also just so patient and cheerful. The only constraints I had were that I had to keep her elven ears, and make sure she had an air of discipline.  (And sexiness.  Sexy discipline.)  
I had a lot of fun with this.  I tried out a different colouring method and tried to create detail in a much quicker & looser way.
Process animation:

Alright! Here’s a piece commissioned by Kelly Fairchild.  This is Amalin, a Paladin and a veteran warrior.

Kelly was an absolute joy to work with as she allowed me much, much freedom.  She was also just so patient and cheerful. The only constraints I had were that I had to keep her elven ears, and make sure she had an air of discipline.  (And sexiness.  Sexy discipline.)  

I had a lot of fun with this.  I tried out a different colouring method and tried to create detail in a much quicker & looser way.

Process animation:


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August 17, 2010

Finally got around to finishing this one.  Pretty frustrated with the whole piece buuut the client is happy with her, so that’s all that matters in the end.  This is Kakila, an evil priestess with really, really long hair.
Process animation:

Finally got around to finishing this one.  Pretty frustrated with the whole piece buuut the client is happy with her, so that’s all that matters in the end.  This is Kakila, an evil priestess with really, really long hair.

Process animation:


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August 5, 2010

Another commission WIP!  

Another commission WIP!  


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August 5, 2010

Commission WIP.  Got the basic form down — now for some colour.

Commission WIP.  Got the basic form down — now for some colour.


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August 5, 2010

Commission WIP.  For some reason, I’ve just been having major issues with this one.  I got so frustrated with it that I had to leave it alone for a little while.  I’m glad I did, because it’s starting to pick up again.

Commission WIP.  For some reason, I’ve just been having major issues with this one.  I got so frustrated with it that I had to leave it alone for a little while.  I’m glad I did, because it’s starting to pick up again.


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July 10, 2010

Commission WIP!
Sorry about the delay in updates!  I haven’t been home much.  I’ve come to realise that despite the absence of uni, holidays are a TERRIBLE time to draw because I’m too busy having a life.  (One that doesn’t exist during semester.) :(
Let me also introduce you to my brand spanking new domain name (!!):
www.vm-bui.com

Commission WIP!

Sorry about the delay in updates!  I haven’t been home much.  I’ve come to realise that despite the absence of uni, holidays are a TERRIBLE time to draw because I’m too busy having a life.  (One that doesn’t exist during semester.) :(

Let me also introduce you to my brand spanking new domain name (!!):

www.vm-bui.com


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July 3, 2010

And here’s short progress video for this picture.  Many of you have asked to see one for my WIW series, so here you go.  It’s a fairly simple & quick process.  Usually takes 20-40 minutes unless I’m drawing very clean lines or a lot of details.  If I’m umming & erring over colours/posing/other things, then it can take up to an hour or two.

Music: The Kills - Black Balloon 

Tools: Wacom Intuos2 (Nacho), Paint Tool SAI & Camtasia.


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May 27, 2010

Oh woohoo, yay.  I completed the last picture in an hour, so it still counts as a speedpaint in my eyes.  Haha.

Time Taken: a leisurely hour (mostly taken up by pointlessly fiddling with placement of my signature/text…etc).

Tools: Wacom Intuos2 tablet (Nacho), Paint Tool SAI, Photoshop, Camtasia.

Music: Aeterna by Worrytrain.

Just in case you were wondering, I was colour picking from this picture.


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May 25, 2010

Aaand another commission.  Character design based on classic pinups.

Aaand another commission.  Character design based on classic pinups.


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May 25, 2010

Another commission WIP.  Character design inspired by the colourful world of anime & the circus.

Another commission WIP.  Character design inspired by the colourful world of anime & the circus.


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