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Воистину нет ничего, кроме подлинной цели настоящего мгновения. Вся
человеческая жизнь есть последовательность мгновений. Если человек до
конца понимает настоящее мгновение, ему ничего больше не нужно делать и
не к чему стремиться. Живи и оставайся верным подлинной цели настоящего
мгновения ...


I've been getting Russian spam on lj. Nice ones though so I'm not complaining. Thank you Russia.

I am done with the grass. It was tricky since I've never painted that much grass before. I have to finish it by tomorrow night.

I can do this, I can do this.
I often tell myself that whenever I am working on something rather important.

Someone I know said it is so mediocre and not good enough after looking at this photo when he asked of my progress. Some will like it, some will not.

But I did my best so here goes nothing. I will finish this by tomorrow night. I am left with the water, trees and the girl.

& I will be satisfied.

I've been painting hours straight accompanied with really good music. None other than The Black Keys.

Took it too far so I had to leave.

I said, "Let be, let God."

The earth turns, but we don't feel it move. And one night you look up. One spark and the whole sky is on fire.

I am so tired.

I think it's coming out decent enough. Slowly but surely.

Finally, the burnt umber layer. Next, the dead layer. Sunday, the actual colour. Oh man, going to the studio everyday is exhausting but worth it.

Everyday, I take an hour bus ride to the studio. Take my sandals off, sit on the floor and start painting. I either grab a bite or have a smoke after every two hours or so. Time to time, my friends will come by when they are having their own little breaks.

I absolutely love doing layers. My first layer on the blank white canvas is pink. The bright shade of pink is to brighten up the entire painting. Then I go on to the umber layer. I use burnt umber to kind of use as a guide to sketch the composition of the painting and the shades. When it is dry, I go on to do the 'dead layer', the black and white or grey tones is to roughly estimate and guide me in the tonality of the entire piece. Then finally when it is dry, I paint the actual colour I intent for the piece.

Although, it is a sort of tiring technique to work with, I find that these layering style is what I'm most satisfied and comfortable with because the outcome in the end is worth it.

The sea is almost done. Can't wait to start on the sky and her.

Been spending most of my days and nights at the studio. Work in progress. So much to do, so little time.

Ink on paper

I've been trying to come up with a design for a catalog. This might be the one to play with.

Something good will come of all things.

This is my current studio.

The previous person painted the walls black. I wanted to paint it back to white at first but now I’m too lazy to bother. I’ll start working on a new project next week. It will look more of a mess in time to come.

Work in progress.


Today I spent my day with that lady above. She will be done by end of this week I hope. Then I can move on to a new painting. I am practicing at the moment. Playing with oil and trying to find my stroke. Trying to find a comfortable technique or style for me.

Just for the record, she is not me. My friends and family think I am painting myself. Maybe in a way she reflects a bit of who I am. I guess it is true what my past lecturer said, that what we draw or create have a bit of ourselves in them. That unconsciously, we put ourselves in the things we create.

Tell me what you know about dreaming. You don't really know about nothing.
Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night.
5 A.M., cold sweats waking up to the sky.

I'm on the pursuit of happiness, and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold.
I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good.

That is where I paint. Every day I sit on the floor at the corner of my room with my back facing the window. After hours of painting, I'll stand by my window and burn my lungs.

I've been dreadfully busy with school. The lack of drawings is due to the thesis I've been working on. I hate it.

I hate it.

However, I'd like to thank those who frequently visit this journal. Especially you, yes you, the one from San Francisco. Whoever you are, your daily visits here are much appreciated. Thank you.

Death Proof. Best scene.

One of the sexiest lap dance ever -- in slippers.

I will always remember you as the most awesome, laid back, fun & wild aunt. Your skills in dancing even at 60 is amazing. You brought my family closer even though we live in different countries. You are a trooper.

I just saw you couple weeks ago. I thought you could hang in there or get better til my next visit to Indonesia in July but it was your time to go today. It saddens me that I can't be there to say my last goodbye and even more so that I can't be there with your family who loves and misses you very much.

Rest in peace, Tante Srie.

I arrived last night. It was a good trip. Indonesia is my hometown. I miss it very much. If everything goes well, I'll probably go back in July.

I'm going for a week trip to Indonesia. Jakarta & Bandung.

Happy New Year Everyone! Have a good one! See you in 2011!

My Xmas treat for myself. I love phones with the QWERTY keypads. Not much of a touchscreen user so the iPhone doesn't appeal to me & everyone owns the iPhone here. I don't get the hype :/




Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas Everyone!

The album is wonderful.