Something. I. Did. On a Whim

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What did I just spent a portion of my youth on?

Drawn in PaintTool SAI, animated in Flash.

But I'm still planning on adding more frames to this. Maybe make them turn or talk or something if I can.

It's kind of like frame-to-frame animation. Something new~ something new~

Oh, and I'm not feeling very well today.

*feels like puking* UUGHHH

I Went Through a Bleach-manga Marathon

I think I went around mentioning that I left Bleach for a year.
Haha It's kind of embarrassing.
But I've caught up! Somewhat at least...I've still got 7-8 chapters more
This year I started watching Bleach anime again (I remember posting a few screencaps of them here) and I was really, really curious about this image I saw of a long and black haired Ichigo with all these dark bandages.
(And I saw tons of spoilers on Tumblr...)
It wasn't until I saw this one page of Bleach manga on Tumblr that said:

Kurosaki Ichigo/Age 17
Hair/Orange
Eyes/Brown
Occupation/High School Student

HE CANNOT SEE GHOSTS.

that made me go, "what the...."
I was really curious and I know I don't have enough episodes to catch up (especially with all the fillers and whatnot)
So I finally decided to give the manga a try
I actually do prefer the manga over anime anytime but considering internet connection and all...
but now that I'm home so I decided to take advantage of the wireless!
My Bleach manga-marathon went over 3 days but only because I have a life outside of animanga
contrary to popular belief.


I read from chapter 350 until chapter 441...
and when you consider that 1 chapter contains between 18-20 pages per chapter...hmmm


There were a lot of scenes that I really couldn't help but love! So that's why I compiled all these for the fun of it~
It doesn't make sense unless you have read it though ^^;

It's really nice to see so much trust placed on Ichigo. I'll never get tired of it especially when it's done by people with so much pride like Byakuya
About the part with Tousen, I was really distrustful of him even when he was weak and Captain Komamura was talking to him. It was sweet that he wanted to see Hisagi's face in his final moments. When that bastard Aizen killed him, I really wished it had happened.
Damn you, Aizen

Kubo-sensei, that looked like fanservice or something...
I'm totally in love with how Kubo Tite (the kanji is actually Kubo Taito but that doesn't matter) introduces the chapter titles~ It's so creative.
Oh! But that's not the only reason why I like this part. When Hirako said "This fight belongs to all of us." It reminded me a lot of how Aizen's betrayal affected each one of them, regardless if it was personally or not.
It's like, they're fighting for revenge and to defeat an evil force. Most importantly, to protect.
I dunno. I think too much into it most of the time (it helps get me into the tense atmosphere)

Soi Fon's one of those assholes you gotta love :D
The part with Isshin was mostly because I've been expecting him and go**am*** what took you so f***ing long, old man?!

Your love for your son is showing so much, Isshin. *sarcasm*
I wish Ichigo didn't say what he did. I really wanted to know what the deal was with Isshin.
Why is he a shinigami? Why was he allowed to live a human life after he lost his powers? Did he die before becoming a shinigami or was he like Ichigo? How old is he really? What's his affiliation with Urahara? With soul society? Why is he so strong? (He fought on par with Aizen for a bit) Who is he?
I think it's going to be answered in the newest arc, but I believe it'll take some time.

Home is where the heart is~
The part with Gin had me laughing despite the serious atmosphere (but really, I don't think I can stop being amused by Gin's face. I have this urge to laugh whenever I see him, scary or not) You're definitely one to talk, Gin, but I believe I can somehow feel why he'd say that to Ichigo. I think, rather than creepy, to him, Ichigo is scary in the sense that the guy can read another's intentions and emotions from his battles. I feel that maybe, he was just a bit scared that Ichigo might find out about his hatred for Aizen from his sword.
The last bit with Aizen:
DUDE, CAN YOU GET ANY CREEPIER?
That's just not normal, man!

One of the things I feel is always worth facepalming about is how easy it is to waver and brainwash Ichigo. Someone should teach him to keep a stronger will that fucking lasts
then again...it might just be his charm *rolls eyes*

More trust in Ichigo <3 aldkhalsdhglakhsdfls Tensa Zangetsu is so adorable~~ Scary, yes, but so cute! 
Okay, so around this time, my eyes are already watering because I've already read and seen the spoilers, like I said above. It wasn't hard to put two and two together especially when it had been shown that his father shares the same technique as Ichigo and that he had, until recently, lost his powers. When Zangetsu said, "What you want to protect is not what I want to protect...!" I kind of sobbed a bit.

I didn't realize AT ALL that Keigo and Mizuiro weren't close. I know from the episodes that Mizuiro doesn't give Keigo much damn but I didn't realize that about the only thing that is keeping them acquinted was Ichigo.
It's....It's kind of sad...yet cool. For Ichigo at least.

When I first saw Keigo with a zanpakutou, I was like, "askjfhsdfcdsfjk don't tell me he's secretly a shinigami!"
Of course he is not. Damn. But I definitely like that idea haha~
The part with Chizuru made me realize that it was good that the three of them - at least - had realized Ichigo's secret. It would have been bad otherwise.
Actually I felt something deeper but I'm already a dork enough without having to add my 2-cents about it.

MIZUIRO SINCE WHEN WERE YOU THIS FUCKING COOL?!
That was totally unexpected. I knew he was cool-headed but nothing to that extent
I'm seeing him in new light 0A0

I think I can say it here now.
I always had a suspicion that Gin wasn't loyal to Aizen. Maybe it's just how he interacts with them all or the way he carries himself. I dunno. I can see that he doesn't care much for Soul Society but I always felt his loyalty was not with Aizen.
but it's no use saying it now. Not like anyone is gonna believe me >.>
and w00t! More faith in Ichigo~ Go Ichigo~!
Plus, Ichigo with longer hair is so fu- I mean, cool. Yeah.

Ichigo being bad-ass <3 Oh, and Aizen cracked the moment he talks too much. His words are so confusing and so self-absorbed. I kind of wish Ichigo was cold-hearted or brave enough to split his head open and kill him there and then. No one seems to die in Bleach, I wouldn't have minded much if Aizen did! 
I mean, Ichigo gave up his shinigami powers just so Aizen could get locked up? That sucks.

My tears.
TTATT
Seeing Zangetsu cry (in that adorable form to boot) will always tug at my heartstrings.
I hate farewells! Why can't you say 'see you later'? It's a fuckin' prayer! ;A;

Kyouraku's Face.
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Byakuya's such an amusing bastard. He'll never cease to amuse me.
Relax there, Yama-jii, you'll burst a vein HAHAHA
Points for Kyouraku though since he said the haori is stylish
Love Zaraki's reason though. It does look like a pain in the ass.
Eavesdropping!Ukitake is cute

My tears.
They now double.
;A;
Rukia, you better have something to do in the next arc! You can't leave Bleach like that! Especially since you're the first character Kubo Tite drew for this series.
I've been reading a lot of bashing from fangirls who hate Rukia and Orihime. It saddens me. Those two are Ichigo's source of determination and although they sometimes can't help being damsels, they are still strong in their own right.

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So, a new arc begins with the setting being 1 year and 5 months after Aizen's defeat. Ichigo is leading a normal life and everyone has new hairstyles.
Ichigo fucking has sideburns~ It's so badass, man. (I hope he doesn't let them grow into a goatee. The horror!)
Yuzu is cuter and taller while Karin has boobs. Hahaha~ I wonder if she still plays soccer.
Eh...Sado is um...well...I'm not much into shaggy-looks but I guess it might just be his blood ^^;
Ishida decided to part his hair differently and tuck his hair behind his ear. hhhhhnnngg one of my kinks y'know
Orihime looks more mature and I absolutely love the new hairstyle. She's still much in love with Ichigo (hard not to be) and Ichigo's still as oblivious as ever (the lucky guy)
Keigo just let his hair longer. That's about it, I think. It makes him look cooler though but his personality is still...
Mizuiro, for a moment I couldn't recognize you at all! Haha~ it's not too bad a haircut but I totally hadn't expected that ^^;
Tatsuki just grew a tail lol
Jinta got taller~
Ururu grew cuter~


I love all the new changes~ (w-well maybe less for Sado but...) I can't wait to finish catching up
and that's all from this crazy and absurd fangirl!
Anyone who actually read up to here is just. So. Fucking. Amazing. Not gonna lie.

Nekotalia Flash Animation

Nekotalia Final Report pt.1

Nekotalia Final Report pt.2

In case anyone is interested in reading what I have to say about the animation process.
Expect crack and me failing at being funny as well as whining about shit.
I still want to do a small cover of our presentation day before I say my goodbyes to that blog.

My Fashion Portrait Assignment

It's times like this that Photoshop becomes such a scary program...

*shudders*

Oh, and please don't ask me to edit your picture into something like this. It's so troublesome ;A;

I only did this for my Digital Photography Assignment

Other than that, this week is the last submission date for everything and we've got several presentations to prepare for (I have 4)

Busy, busy, busy!

Next week is Finals already!

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CHIKUSHOOOOOO!!!

*pout* *pout*

Lounge with the Boys

These are my 13 favourite boys from 13 different series~!
Some of them I've drawn a lot of like Italy and Allen but there are also some that I've never drawn even though I love them all the same like Ichigo and Kyon.

As you can see, most of them are major characters (more like, all of them). I guess I just have a thing for characters who get to appear a lot ^^; Regretfully, there are still a

lot of boys that I would have loved to add in like Natsume from Natsume Yuujinchou and Sawa Rakan from Silver Diamond but it was starting to seem cramp @A@

I'm sorry if some of them aren't recognizeable ;A; I have nothing else to blame but my own style.

Y'know if they were all in an AU world created by me, they'd all be dormmates! While I was drawing them, I was mulling over thoughts like this ^^;

From right to left!

Sawada Tsunayoshi

series: Katekyo Hitman Reborn

He's called the youngest brother in the dorm because of his attitude and height. When faced with life threatening situations, he takes on a split personality of someone cool and strong. Secretly, his family is linked to the mafia. Occasionally, his 'family' comes to visit him.


Kyon

series: Suyumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu

He only wants to do his own stuff but somehow always gets roped into other people's problems by other people. For some reason, he is pretty used to a lot of things, namely aliens, time-travellers and espers but this is only due to something happening at his previous highschool. He is a rational-thinker and sarcastic but with enough force, he is easy to push around.

North Italy a.k.a Feliciano Vargas

series: Hetalia

Carefree and can't really read the atmosphere well, he often goes running to the 'big brothers' when he gets into trouble. Whines a lot about how very little girls there are (seeing as it's an all-boys school) However, he is a great cook (rivaled only to Sebastian) and loves to feed them up. The others' biggest concern is his habit of sleeping naked in other people's bed.

Sebastian Michaelis

series: Kuroshitsuji

He's the dorm's leader and is responsible in keeping everyone in line. It's troublesome work but he takes it as a challenge and does everything perfectly. His biggest headache is one Uzumaki prankster and whoever gets dragged into it.

Ryuugamine Mikado

series: Durarara

Often labelled as one of the 'younger brothers' but he's pretty capable of taking care of himself. He is protective of his friends and can be playful. Sometimes, without realizing it, he is dragged into problems (namely by one Uzumaki) He doesn't mind it much though because it keeps his life interesting. He may not look like it, but he is the leader of a powerful group.

Edward Elric

series: Hagane no Renkinjutsushi

Has a temper that matches his height. Very studious but somehow he's very good in fighting as well. Sometimes he would team up with Uzumaki Naruto to cause havoc. His little brother often comes to visit to see if he has destroyed half the school (whether from science or his own fist)

Takuto Tsunashi

series: Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto

The dorm's pretty boy. He's friendly and caring. Charming by nature and can fight well. His weapon of choice is two swords.

Uzumaki Naruto

series: Naruto

The school's infamous prankster. Despite his playful attitude, he is loyal and protective of his friends and would willingly go through the depths of hell to help them. Headstrong and straightforward, sometimes he is his own downfall.

Li Shenshung a.k.a Hei

series: Darker than Black

Mysterious and quiet, everyone in the dorm suspects that he's affiliated with something dangerous but he's reliable when it comes down to it. Speaks only when necessary and has a liking to staring at water. Or black cats.

-lower line-

Kurosaki Ichigo

series: Bleach

One of the 'big brother', he's always seen with a glare on his face but the other's have long figured out that he has a gentle heart. Despite appearance, kids somehow are naturally attracted to him. He's protective of his friends and family and would even break the rules to do what he believes is right.

Sakata Gintoki

series: Gintama

Behind his ultimate lazy and old man attitude, lies the silver heart of a fighter. He wants to seem nonchalant but at any sign of danger, he is quick to protect those close to him. That is how he managed to land himself within the label of big brother.

Allen Walker

series: D.Gray-man

A person with an appetite bigger than himself. He can be kind and he can be evil, depending on how someone treats him. He can do exorcism and is often seen talking with Ichigo because both of them can see ghosts. The scar on his face makes him the target of bullies so somehow, he is pushed into the label of younger brother (who gets protected by the big bros)


Nozomu Itoshiki

series: Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

An extreme pessimist. In the beginning, the entire dorm has a hard time preventing him from commiting suicide but once they realize he doesn't have the gut to kill himself, they let him do what he wants. Gintoki even makes it a hobby to urge the guy. His good point is...well...um...he has a unique way of looking at things?

All of these aren't actual characterisation of them though! It's just my mind being weird again and wanting to fit them all into a small family-like setting.

Changes

How did this boy...

...become such a cold guy?

Okay, well I've been watching Bleach is all.
The Pendulum episode was really depressing. I don't like Urahara with such a sad expression on his face
;A;

I Wanted to Update but Had a Hard Time Figuring About What

So while I think something up, look at this image of a defeated Grimmjow
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I didn't know this guy was capable of looking like that since he always had that shit-eating grin on his face
(Oddly enough I always rofl when I see it)

This is what my current desktop looks!
Ah, I wanted to talk about this amazing series called Durara but I haven't gone and captured screenshots of it yet.
I've only managed to do a few sketches lately but I wanna draw more Mikado~!
And Shizuo. I love that guy!

W-well this sketch ^ is a really bad one of him but you get the picture right?

Ah, and Anis-chan said something like "Izaya-san is a professional troll. You either hate him or love him"

and what felt like the first time ever, I hate a cool bishie like Izaya.

When has something like that ever happened?

Well, maybe it's what I feel towards Sasuke but there was a point in time that I actually liked that Uchiha bastard. 

As for Orihara Izaya, it just went from 'I think I can like this guy' to 'damn this bastard should get kicked in the balls'

Ganbatte Shizuo-san! I know one day you'll be able to get to this guy!

Play with Highlights!

In in some kind of art slump right now because I can't seem to get myself to work on something I specifically want so lately I've been doodling a lot. Whilst all the doodling, I still try to remember to practice on my colouring and shading. my lineart is still a wreck though. I can't seem to perform as well in SAI as I did in PS
That aside, I found a new activity that is fun to do and can help improve on the shades a bit~
So I made a tutorial! In case I forgot lol

So let's get to it then!

First and foremost!

Sketch

Nothing interesting about this one...

Lining

I decided to give it a bit of the inking. I do miss doing linearts like this. For some reason, no matter the thickness of the point, it'll feel cleanest if I do this type of lineart lol.
I shouldn't have to do a tutorial for that as well, do I?

place a dark colour as the background

It is advisable to choose a colour that has a lighter tone than the lineart (if you are the kind to not use black lines, like me) Although I named it base colour, the colour you choose will also act as a shadow since you will be playing with the highlights.

It will look like this

Now we're moving onto the actual shading!
Let's start!

Choose a lighter tone

This is basically how I choose the colours. See the arrows I drew above? That's the general direction to choose the colours. Likewise, when choosing darker tones, you just move it in the opposite direction. The colour mixer might look different in PS and in SAI but it works just the same way.

First shading

I chose a colour that is nearest to the bg colour for this. Notice how I kind of coloured both characters completely? I wanted to show that their shirts are light coloured. I will be layering on more shades on parts that should have lighter colour or that will definitely be facing the light source. If you squint (or click on the above image to see its full version) you'll see that Hibari's (the guy who's slightly out of frame)shirt is coloured more while his jacket is coloured less. This is because his shirt is of light colour (white) while his jacket is of dark colour (black). Despite it being black, it will still need highlights to show where it faces the light source, right?

The setting for the brush

I let the opacity remain mostly within 20%-40% and use the blur tool a lot. It's not impossible to do the same in PS. Keep the opacity just as that and keep the blur tool at a high opacity (perhaps 50% to 70%)

2nd shading and light source

I'm just showing the general direction of the light source. You don't actually need to draw arrows like that (but if it helps you, go on)
You can see that I've started to define the folds in the clothes. That's why I keep the brushes at low opacity most of the time. It's easier to shape them like that.

3rd shading, more shaping

Around this part, I've also started using a low opacity eraser to define the shadows. I have the erasor at 10% opacity.

final highlighting and shaping

It's okay if you colour outside of the lineart. We'll be cleaning that up next.

 

Erase unneeded shades

Add shadows

I know I said we'd be playing with highlights but some places do need to be darker. but I only use one dark shade to do his pupils and some more shaping in the folds.

Adjust the colours

And we're done~! That's about it really. It's quite fun actually. I wouldn't mind doing it again lol.
I hope it helps somewhat ^^;