The last time I submitted my drawings was back in October 2009 and the topic was Fast. I am making a comeback. Here’s a plate of my favourite Spagheti Vongole, drawn from a picture I took while in Rome back in March.

Found a recipe by Jamie Oliver. Will try and make it next weekend. And oh, which one is the best substitute for wine: apple cider vinegar, grape juice or tamarind juice? Let me know your thoughts. Thank you!

Gone are the days that I draw for pleasure.

I have been taking jobs after jobs and after awhile, I lost the passion of doing it. I really need to take a BIG break soon after I clear pending works:

• 60 illustrations, of which I have only done 4 of them
• Pendidik magazine illustrations, of which I have 4 more issues to handle until end of this year
• Flower Guardians, I have 30 illustrations so far, promised to deliver 100.

After that, I just want to sit down, read books and draw for pleasure. Nothing more. Nothing less. I am so tired.

Anyway, my moleskine: 8 pages left. Drew the grass last weekend.

It has been 3 months since I last drew in my Moleskine and thought I draw ducks today. This was based on photo I took while I was lost in Firenze Rifredi, Italy.

These are Mallard ducks, if I’m not mistaken the green headed is male and the brown one is female.

My moleskine: 13 pages more to draw.

My watercolor paintings done on Moleskine Watercolor Journal.

(Credit: Music by Musicshaker entitled “A Bottle of Rain)

I am selling these in my Littleshop. Do visit the shop if you are interested.

My intention is to exhibit these but I am not going to lie to you; I am currently so broke, hence the reason why I’m selling.

Both are Acrylic on Canvas, with the size of 12″ x 12″.

My moleskine: 14 pages more.

My moleskine: 16 pages more.

Went to ITNM to pick up proofs for a book that I am typesetting as well as another new job. I was a bit early so had to wait by the reception area. This plant is straight in front from where I sat. Took out my sketchbook and draw it. The coloring was quickly done later when I reached home.

15 pages more.

I went sketch-book shopping yesterday at Kinokuniya KLCC. I was planning to go straight up the stairs to Page One looking for my favourite Moleskine sketch book but then I got stuck browsing the stationery area looking for options. I found one good sketch book by PaperLuxe (Model: Etcetra).  It has cloth-bound cover with acid-free cream watercolor paper. What makes it more interesting is that the price is more than 50% cheaper than Moleskine! Moleskine sketch book ( 9 cm x 14cm) is selling at Rm89 while PaperLuxe (14.85cm x 21cm – A5) is RM43.80. I bought Paperluxe but felt guilty as if I betrayed Moleskine so I did went up to Page One looking for my favourite tempera sketch book as well as the watercolor journal but they are out of stock. Will go and find them at CZipLee, Bangsar.

I often have been asked where do I get my supply of sketch book in Kuala Lumpur and for those who are interested, below is the list:

Moleskine

• The Borders, Berjaya Time Square, KL (or Damansara Branch)
• The Tango Mango Gift Shop, 163 First Floor, The Curve Mutiara Damansara
• CzipLee, 39 & 41 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
• Page One @ Kinokuniya, Level 4, Suria KLCC

As for Paperluxe sketch books, you can get them from Kinokuniya, Level 4, Suria KLCC and if I’m not mistaken, all MPH outlets. Not sure about Popular Bookstore. Will call them and update about this.

I will blog about quality watercolor/acrylic pads and where to get them some other times.

Oh, do you want to peek inside my Moleskine tempera sketch book completed in 2008?

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This one is the challenge by Anny to draw a self-portrait. Of course, I had to draw a slimmer face ^__^