Guy + Tattoo = Hot?

I'm not a big fan of tattoos, but somehow when I started drawing this guy, it's either put a shirt on him (but how could I, he's got a hot torso, haha!) or draw something on his body... As you can see, I decided on the latter and he still looks to me... So I can tattoos can be nice sometimes. ;p Hope you all like it! All done in SAI Paint Tool, love my new toy, haha! XD

Tattoos can be nice sometimes... ;p

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin.80 | artist.mangaka

My newest love is...

... SAI Paint Tool!!! Haha! I know, I'm sad, but I love to draw, so anything that helps me achieve that, well, of course I'll fall in love with it, hehe. Anyway, needed a bit of art therapy the other day and came up with this! Hope you all like it! xxx

~ tres hot!!!

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin | artist.mangaka

On the 65th Birthday of His Majesty...

... my beloved aunt was given a medal (bintang) with the title of "Datin Paduka" ~ such a glorious day! I'm so happy for her, she really deserved it! One very dedicated and hardworking lady! XD Congratulations, Wajijah!!!

It's also a glorious day because I discovered a new paint tool to use - SAI Paint Tool! So much easier to use than Photoshop in terms of digital colouring! Love it! Here's a quick self-caricature which was done totally in SAI!

Self Caricature

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin.80 | artist.mangaka

Watashi no ID 11-2010

A not-so-quick coloured drawing of yours truly, though it doesn't look anything like me, haha! XD I tried adding my red highlights to the hair but I don't think it worked very well. - sigh- Anyway, hope you all like it!

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin.79 | artist.mangaka

Ein Gutes Neues Jahr 2010!!!

Hey all! Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaappy New Year!!! A day later but it's all good! Lots of best wishes to everyone. Hope you like the quick CG sketch I did to celebrate the arrival of the new year!

Unfortunately, I can't write much at the moment. Taking a breather before going on to do more work. Yep, my weekend is unfortunately not work-free yet again... [sigh]

Oh yeah, before I say bye-bye, I'll leave you with a youtube video of one of my current favourite Japanese songs called "Love & Roll" by Supercell (I heard it from a short animated film called "Cencoroll"!). Enjoy! xxx

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin | artist.mangaka

Happy Christmas 2009!

Just a quick message to wish everyone celebrating a very HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!! Hope you all had a brilliant day with lots and lots of pressies! Well, I didn't have lots, hehe - only one but its totally kawaii!!! A huge domou arigatou to the one who gave it to me, you know who you are! [big hug] I'll post a picture of the gift later! For now, here's an artwork I did this week to celebrate the occasion (Thanks for encouraging me, Pip!):

Oh yeah, Adeline celebrated her birthday on Christmas Eve, so ALLES GUTE ZUM GEBURTSTAG, ADS!!!

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin | artist.mangaka

Christmas Artwork: dr.rin & the Christmas Stocking

Hehe, the title sounds like it's something from a children's storybook! XD Anyway, this is my gift artwork to everyone who's celebrating Christmas! Sorry it's a day late! Happy Christmas again!

ps: Finally, dr.rin produces another coloured artwork, haha! XD

"Beginning is easy, continuing is hard."
dr.rin | artist.mangaka

Commissioned Artwork: Krafty Kat

Stella asked me a while ago to draw a cat mascot/logo for her art website, Krafty Katz, which is currently under construction. I basically did one incorporating a bit of my manga-style drawing, and the outcome: a very artistic looking cat! XD Anyway, she seemed pleased with the drawing. You can view them via the following links: black & white and coloured. Comments are welcome! XD Thanks and enjoy!

My new art website!

Hi all, just dropping a quick line to let you know that I've opened an art gallery for all my drawings and other artistic creations. You can visit it at:

http://www.ari-rin.com

Hope you'll take the time to visit the gallery. Comments are very welcome! Thanks! Right, now I've to go and rest, been at the computer almost non-stop setting up the site and uploading all the artwork! Later! x