Just finished inking thispiece. Now it's time to get it ready for a 4"x6" block to carve the image and print!!! Hope you guys like it.

Just got pics from the guys at 5280 and dammit!!! It's so cool to see my art on a board. Check it out. It's also now available on my site.

WOW, I picked up Rich's MVH deck, and saw the work Kurt was putting out, and all I've got to say is your designs translate great to this medium. Hiro, you're gonna make me have to pick this up too

thank you frank.kurt is the nicest guy ive met.keep a eye out for more collabs.for now the deck is avaiable on my site.im plannin on doing series of different decks so keep an eye out for that too.

This rules. If it's going to be available on your site please pm me the details.

Bryce_R> Thanks for the comment man. Much appreciated.

And now for another WIP pic. Had this idea in my head for a while. Hope you guys enjoy it. It's titled "Life Drifting"

damn dude do you ever stop? Pure Awesome

Thanks Jcrazy for the comment. I do stop...when I'm totally spaced out I guess.

Here is the final. Finished it just now. Hope you guys enjoy it. I'm getting another one ready soon. Keep an eye out.

"Life Drifting"
Ink on 11x14 Bristol

Loving your progress Hiro, but if I may critique a little bit ?

I think if you left some areas of the background of the smoke blank it would make it pop more and also direct the viewer more. You can see how the pattern goes up and to the right, but doing so would really help set it in stone. Like across the skull and some parts of the flowers.

Also as for the dotting, maybe to get it finer use micron pens, a .005 pen is a must. This way you can really get that solid to stipple effect refined even more. I have been using them for years for super fine line work like threads of hair.

Also what bristol are you using, stay away from smooth. Vellum is just a better base for ink.

Again I can really see a progress and its great !

Thanks Lash for the comment and critique.

I still got alot to learn so it's great to hear and learn from other artists like yourself.

For use of micron...I've actually used it many times before, but it always fades on me for some reason. Not sure why. It's not a true black for me. I usually use the finest quill pen and sumi ink because the black is so rich. Maybe I'll try it again on my next one I'm working on.

Thanks again!!!

Hmm, you really shouldn't have any issues as Micron is true black. There might be something your doing to cause them to fade. If I knew your process I could help you out. if you haven't found Brian Ewing yet on Flickr here is his account ( this goes for everyone ) :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34402640@N00/

The man is one of the best illustrators I've seen, he still does ALL his work in pen and ink first before he takes it to the computor.

I have learned a LOT from his awesome tutorials and in talks the man even sent me some of his prints !

I HIGHLY recommend you check out his flickr and go though this tutorial , or the many other he has :

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34402640@N ... 720024544/

I actually have the print of the finsihed product and its just AMAZING in person.

He, like yourself and I uses ink and brush, but he also gives great insight of the entire process. It has helped me refine what I do and I'm positive it will help you out.

Just got this in my e mail last night after coming home from a long day at work. What a great way to end the day!!! Available soon!!!

So i just finished this piece today. I used my watercolors for this piece and I am happy with how it came out. Hope you guys like it. It was really fun....
"Dead Beauty"
Ink and watercolor


bigger pic here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/liljapanart/3609356649/

Hey guys,

So I wanted to let everyone know that I'm giving away a piece for free I was having fun with. the contest is easy. Just leave a comment on either link. Just give it a title and the best title wins. Contest ends on July 13th 2009. Have fun!!!
http://liljapansworld.blogspot.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/liljapanart/3680724441/

The Prize

Just saw this and the Bazooko Circus Entry. cool shit. resin coated. mmmm

Thanks everyone participating. Just to let you know you can have more than one entry.

So here is the final piece all framed and ready to be hung. Good Luck!!! :rock:

"Kuma"
Acrylic on illustration board
8" x 10"
©2009

What was the end result??

oops.

your art really transfers well to the laser cut skateboard medium, awesome.

Thank you guys for the comment. The contest winner will be announced on my blog tomorrow night.

As for new art, I will like to introduce my very first figure. It is a project in the works right now and it looks like things are looking good. His name is Noboryu and was first seen at this past Saturdays group show I had in Long Beach. He will be seen also at SDCC this year so keep your eyes open!!! If you in the LA area, go visit him at DDR project gallery.

holy crap that rules

That sculpt is crazy! Congrats on your "figure-ative" endeavour!

So I have announced the winner on my blog today. I just wanted to say thanks to all that have participated in this contest. It was loads of fun to see what everyone saw in the image.

Now I wanted to share the recent artwok I finished. It is inked on a sheet of glass. Inspired by one of my favorite artist, Lamour Supreme!!!!