New Sights..

My friends , saw me .. devastated after the break up..
So, they introduced me to a girl..
I thought, it was one of those slutty, perverted, selfish kinda girls.. -,-
Until..

She was understanding.. kind.. caring.. full of surprises..
Almost everything I need to cheer up. =D
She's, well.. kinda pretty once you get to know her..
Her smile, *awwwhhh..* =P
Hehee..

Anyways.. she's always there for me..
She knows when I need attention, or advice.
Something like.. my guardian angel, except in a sexy human teenage form.. xDDD
She's smart, cute and loves it when I say " C0me on.. Show me how you REALLY feel.."
We, of course, like many other teenagers .. talk about.. s3x and growing up... x)
She's nothing like other girls, where when guys talk abt this, they'l go "ewwwwww.." or.. " you arr.. disgusting.."
I guess she's the open-minded type.
Sporting as well.. xD

I don't know if she'l ever be my 2nd love..
One things for sure..
If she is, she'l be one heck of a girlfriend.. =DDD

Perseverance.

You know that, when people are on the verge on death..
Their life just passes right by them for a few seconds?
Unfortunately, I dint die , but yesterday when I was laying on my bed , staring the ceiling..
I just, figured of all the things I won't be able to do with HER..

I won't be able to go ice-skating with her in my arms..
I can't call her as my own anymore..
I can't feed her sushi with my hands..
I can't give her warm hugs and kisses anymore..
I won't be walking on the beach with her hands joint with mine..
I won't be seeing her walk down the aisle in her beautiful wedding dress..
I won't see her make babies for me.
I will never again see her laugh and love me , the way she used to anymore..
I won't be the one she's thinking and talking about..
I can't be the guy she depends on whenever she's sad, or disappointed..
I can't call her 'dear' anymore..
I won't be able to sleep with her, in my arms.. and feel her warmth..

I will see her in the arms of another guy, hopefully will bring joy and love to her.. unlike me..
Seeing her fall for my best friend, is much more then I've ever experienced..
Now, all of my friends are keeping their distance from me as they think I am a bad man..
Which , I'm guilty as charged.
One of my friends, told me..
"If you really love her, then let her move on, and let her love someone else.."

Maybe I should ...
I do, love her..

Sandra Bullock - slowly making progress

Yesterday and today's offering is Sandra Bullock. I'm certainly a lot happier with my results now but after I've left them for a bit I come back and all the flaws jump out at me. I may just have to have another go as I've just spotted a few more. Some times I just need to make the mistakes to develop the picture. I'm really happy with the hair and most of the face. I need to work on the back ground, ears, placement on the page, skin colouring. and the feet, and probably a whole lot more besides.

Did you ever stay in the library til they threw you out?!

I did that yesterday! First we went to the German Theatre (yes honeys- even I attend pieces on a regular basis!)- to see a MASTERpiece written by Nikolay Gogol called "The Revisor"( Reflecting the absurd situation of Russia's society -not only in his times but it's deffo up-to-date). Afterwards we went to the library- you know- I do not wanna boast around much- but here in Gottinga we have a huge - one of the biggest- libraries..Simply perfect...anyways it was as good as deserted (I do not know what else to expect on a Friday eve- it was much over 22 p.m).. on our way there we met Said (his friend from Hannover) . We stayed in the library til 1 a.m-til they told us to get our assets out ;)- and I tell you- it was fierce- you gotta try THAT out. This was/ is one of the coolest aspects about studying here- going to the library on a Friday night, when it's dark and study there- man this is the new pastime within from now on! We have anyways a new genious plan : study in the library til 1 a.m than go clubbing (Savoy is very close) and than back again- to study :). Gorgeous
Footie final drawing nearer and nearer..if the Spaniards want to have a friend in me they gotta upstage the Germans- otherwise I am gonna boycott Spanish products/ Spain / even Rafa Nadal ;-).

Okay gotta finish my laundry, take the dishes downstairs and do something about my trashcan..
Buss buss busssssiiii

P.S MARAT is in the fourth round of Wimbledon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fades...

I dont think there is any sense of completion..

I dont wanna live this out anymore..
Living with the fact that she's gone from my life turns my stomach..
Plus the fact that now she hates me..
No one will ever know how I feel until they feel it for themselves..
I just can't face this.. I dont wanna go through it again..

Everynight, I think of her sweet smile.. x)
I badly need some sort of relief..
My life is getting quiet, lonely, and dark again.
In other words, she's the one who brought light to my life..
Believe it or not, she's the best damn thing that happens in my life..
But, she's gone..

I started blogging to tell SOMEONE/SOMETHING what I feel..
Everyday, tons and tons of thoughts run through my head..
All about her..
But when I want to write it all, it somehow disappears..
It hurts for me not to tell it all out because its all gone..

She now thinks I don't know..
She thinks everything's okay..
She, might have moved on..
Happy, living out the life..

Life knocks me down almost everytime for the past 13 years..
Somehow I managed to stand back up, and face life..
But, I dont think I'l be getting up from this one..

She's the love of my life.. everything in my life..
I really want to tell her how much I love her, and how sorry I am for causing all this..
I guess I'm destined to live a life of lies and masks..
-" .I Love You. "-

Success

I think I've cracked it! A much more pleasing result than last time. I need to work on refining the techniques now!

More Markers

This is more like it! I still need to work on the facial shading and background but I'm much happier with today's effort. As you can see my new markers arrived so I was able to finish Richard Hammond. I think I'd prefer the sky to have been slightly lighter or a different shade but I'm pleased with the water effect. Not sure about the thick black outlines on the water droplets, need to get the touch lighter. I also prefer people with Tidy Hair!!!!

I started a drawing of Russell Crow last night. I'm a bit stuck on what to draw in the background. Nothing is inspiring yet but hopefully I'll get some ideas soon.

Reese Witherspoon

I've decided to leave her as is. I like it this way!

Screw footie ;) Marat beats 'em all!!!!

oMg! OmG! OMG!!!!! You won't believe it ( I have my own difficulties realising that..) but MaratMarat Safin- slaughtered Novak Djokovic in the second round of Wimbledon! Give yourselves THAT! I am so over the moon- or partly- since I heart Djokovic as well..but Marat...well Marat is Marat...
The rest of the draws here . And here is the link to the official Wimbledon homepage!
Oh my! Marat beats Djokovic! :)

Besides Marat already qualified for the third round are : Federer (surprise, surprise..), Hewitt, Baghdatis, Youzhny and Nadal! El Mago Coria did not start :(

Time to try some new faces

Googled a few celebrities to find more subjects today. I've drawn Reese Witherspoon in black marker and I'm very pleased with the likeness. I love the clean lines of black and white. Sometimes I think colour detracts from the image. I also need to decide whether to put a body on or leave her as a disembodied head- I quite like the effect of the latter. It has a simple charm, but a body and background could add more, decisions, decisions. I'll mull on it and decide later before I post the image. I've ordered some more copic markers, hopefully in the colours I need. Then we'll see how I get on. I'm determined to master them, even though my first attempts have been depressingly bad. Still, if we didn't make mistakes, we wouldn't learn. I know I can do so much better than that!

Yenilen pehlivan gurese doymaz/ The better team had to go home ...but still what a glorious day ;)

Türkiye lost :( My last hope has vanished and is gone. My Gawd! Why?! They were really much better than se Germans... Oh My! Imagine me saying all these things being amongst Germans.. after the game, that ended 3:2 (= dramatic) we went to "Alpenmax".. it's really a bad club- even worse than Flex in Vienna- but as it goes... Robert, Kai and his friend went with us. Inside the club my hunk ordered a bottle of Prosecco and than we hit the dancefloor to kiss/ dance ... no to kiss only really....and than home.... the night was so long- we fell asleep at five... Saubere Leistung :).

Now I gotta check the Wimbledon draws, news and do something for Uni. I would had to go there only to fetch a book I ordered- but what are men for?!

A tres, tres bientot

Back to Black

I've been playing with the markers and can get a decent finish now, I just need a greater selection of colours so until they come I'll go back to pen, watercolour and pastel. Today's offering is Richard Hammond AKA "Hamster" from Top Gear. The plan was to complete it with markers hence the fine lines. I'll post it again once I've colour it in, but for now, here he is. The funny point on his head is going to be a mountain!

Experimenting with markers YUK!!!!

My yesterday/today contribution was Noel Fielding, I'm really pleased with the likeness but not at all happy with the colouring. A bit too orange and blotchy for my taste. (I've decided to remove it, I was cringing every time I saw it on the blog.) My first attempt was better than my second attempt but still not as I'd like it. I think I may have found out where I've been going wrong I'm letting the edge dry so the streaks appear. I'm going to play for a bit longer before I make another attempt.

I went to look at an art exhibition last night. Enjoyed it and felt up to the competition. All very civilized.

I have now created some flyers which I handed out on Sunday and have been steadily handing them out since. So far only favourable comments but there seems to be genuinely interested so we'll see if anything emerges.

RomSem-Party... and I did not have to sing!

Dropped in for a second to a SummerFeast of our RomanFaculty- and to my surprise Filip, Yannick, David , Marcel and even Stefan were there! Chatted a bit with the girls and also Filip (concerning Mister K.) and after a few minutes it turned out, that we won't perform our lovely song this eve :). I was so happy. Went home with Stefan after a few photo-shootings with the others and some funny small-talk.
Now I am freshly showered, done with my Appelsinpiken (for today but haven't finished it) and ready to go to bed- EARLIER...just gotta wait for the other half.

G'night!

I am an idiot- part three!

We have Overslept- and only because- and now hold strong- because I forced him to go shopping with me at 10 p.m- and because I forced him to watch some Simpsons Episodes and Kalkofes Mattscheibe (hillarious comedy!!!!!). Oh puh-lease!
I spent so much money yesterday on food- I nearly went nuts! Okay- we share it - all our food anyways- but still! I still need to pay for my upcoming Toefl Exam (my last one's invalid...)- some 130 $... and I want ....! Since we overslept, and I cannot show up at university til 2 p.m I gotta read "Appelsinpiken" ( I gotta finish this damn book til Sunday) and start "Seta" soon...
Buh!

P.S I have nicked his Laptop :) I am a good girl!

I am an idiot! the next part...

Mister K. dropped me three messages- and how many times did I respond?! THREE EFFING TIMES! .
..Stop- dimentica! I have gone mad! I am not allowed to enter Studivz! Daaaamn! Especially now, once my hunk's around....
I am so thick!

Okay going back to cook Pasta... ( me+ cooking = disaster...)

Perche???

Perche noi?! Italia is out. It hurts so immensly. It is as if somebody ripped your heart out. Il calcio italiano means so much to me- and now this disaster! It is like 2004- when we did not survive the first round- though this drama seems worse to me....
So much was missing in this team- and I am not talking about spirit or something like this- but personalities- like Cannavaro, Nesta, Totti.... we need them back!
And LIPPI as well!!

I watched the game with the girls, Yannick and a few fellow Italians @ "Fellini" which is a ristorante- tipico italiano! We were all tifosi rooting for Italia- the atmosphere was so great- and than Spain kicked us out.
Bitter!

No Portugal, No Italia, Croatia out- only Tuerkiye remaining!!!
Well all I can tell myself now is : Siamo i campioni del mondo...
ANCORA!

Feedback

I walked down the 'streets' of Sunway recently..
Having flashbacks, and memories and thoughts about HER..
I thought breaking up was for the best for HER..
As, she deserves a much better guy then me.
I'm starting to doubt and realise that my life was lonely, and empty again, without her..

For 13 years, it has been , quiet... and dark..
Until, I met HER..
When people ask me, "Why did you and HER break up?"..
All I said was, "It was my fault..".

A bloody song reminded me about the heavenly time we had together..
(04.03.08), (23.05.08), (14.06.08)...
And lastly, (09.06.08).......
To see her go, without a worry in sight.. Tears my broken heart into two.
She might not see this, but I'm still in love with her.
Madly , in love..

I found out that MAYBE she liked another guy..
If she can move on with life, why can't I??
Is it because of guilt? Or is this love, still burning much brighter then the sun itself..
Moving on or not, I'l always love her..
And she'l always be in my heart.
If she's happy, I'm happy..

Out of 10,000 sins, not trusting her was the worst..
Out of 100,000 deeds, loving her was the best..

Just chillin'

Finally got Saturday's pictures to scan, so here's Keira

and here's Trevor. This morning I've been playing with some new Copic marker pens, trying to get used to the technique. I'm working on Noel Fielding and am pleased with the likeness. I'm hoping to finish adding the colour to him and post it later on today, but as I'm out tonight he may have to wait until the morning!

I did it

Well, today was the day of the Fete. Weather very dry, sunny and very very windy. We were supposed to be in a tent but I bailed out after my drawing started blowing across the field. The rest of the Art tent bailed after the tent blew down. We decamped to the school buildings. I managed 10 drawings all done direct in ink. Only 3 pages torn up where the mistakes were too bad, so all in all quite successful. I could have done a lot more though, which surprised me. I didn't get as many takers as I was hoping. Some of my lines were looking distinctly serrated at the start but I managed to blend them in so they didn't affect the final result. Everyone seemed happy with the pictures which is a result as far as I'm concerned!

Sadly no pictures again today as I can't get my scanner to work!!!!!!!!!!!!

Going live

No drawings today. Didn't have a good day at all yesterday, practicing quick ink sketches and only produced 1 picture which was mediocre. Today's efforts were better although I haven't had much time to practice today. Unfortunately my scanner is playing up again so the sketches will have to wait. I did a reasonable quick sketch of Keira Knightly and a live TV sketch of Trevor Macdonald which I'm very pleased with, both were direct in ink.

Tomorrow is my first major test, the live drawing at my son's school. I'm pretty apprehensive but, if I can stay calm, I think I'll be able to deliver the goods. If only I had six more weeks to practice in!

My next post will be after the event, so PRAY for me!

I am an idiot!

I am an idiot. I can't believe I am such a fool and sometimes that weak! Was at a Party (Filip's bday) with Jana and Lucia. A lot of pals I know were there, and also Mister K. who loves to entertain- and tries to hit on me... he is also accidentally head of the coperation to which Filip belongs..well Lucia got very drunk, Jana left earlier and I was more or less trying to stay together with Steffan (friend from Chile, who is also in their coperation). We all had a lot, and Mister K. cornered me unfortunately, and that did not end as it should.
Every time I see him I promise myself to hit him, and yesterday was the best occasion to do so! Oh MY GOSH! Luckily I could free myself, went home with Lucia and some other very nice guy. Both escorted me home and I was in bed around 7:30?!
Filipo already wrote me a message, since he saw a bit... and my hunk just arrived .... Mister K. also left me two messages by the way....
I need holidays!

P.S Congrats to Turkey and none to Germany ;-)

Sympathetic..

I have seen and heard the truth, about what my family thinks about me.
They obviously think I'm a burden , and they hate me.

One day, I came back frm school and my whole family was nagging me to take my puppie for a walk..
Its unfair, just because my sister has exams coming up, and my brother is sitting Form 6, they placed all the duties of taking care of my dog..
So, I told them straight, that I give up on taking care of the dog, I'm nvr taking care of it, and they have my vote to give the dog away.
I told them straight, and right in their faces.

Guess what my brother said??
He said, " Why not we give YOU(me) away? "
And the worst part was, my sister, my father and my mum agreed with him..

I was heart-brokened as they picked the dog over ME..
Their own son/brother..
Since I've lost the love of my life, and my family which now I despise..
I guess I have nothing else to loose if I die..
I'm just waiting for my pathetic 14 yrs of my life to end..
And I'l thank the guy/girl that does it...

Open Day.

My school had its Open Day yesterday..
A mixture of weird, funny and sleepy moments as we had to wake up as early as 6.15am to go to school..
We are afternoon session students, and this made us really REALLY tired.. xD
Anyways.. Lots of parents came, all eagerly waiting to see their child's results.
Some congratulate them, some punished them on the way home.. =p

I stayed till 11+ to help the teacher with her work..
Well, all this work made me hungry!
Apparently, students that helped the teachers full time, gets food for free! =D
Rejoice.. xDD
They gave nasi lemak with egg, a donut, an egg sandwich , and a bottle of water..
Hehee..

I didnt want my mum to come over and collect my report card, but at 11+, she arrived.
I was looking out for her on one side, and suddenly, when I turned over to the other, she was there!
And, she was SMILING..
She must be planning some BIG evil plan to torture me later, I guess.. x)
It was judgement day , and somehow I managed to get through it..
Of course, with the normal 5-minute lectures about studying harder brought to you by, 'The Mother'...
I went back later , ate and chatted with a girl.. (:

After that, I called it a day.
And slept. xD

Return to Doctor Who and a 70's icon

Thought I'd have another attempt at Billie Piper, I've had several attempts but none that I've been remotely happy with. I'm still trying to improve the quick sketches and develop a caricature style. I think it's coming.

The second image is Donna Summer, again a quick one concentrating on Cartoon facial features.

Ready for Summer

For the last year, Nick and I have been home renovators… well you can’t exactly renovate a rented apartment, but we have put a lot of time and skill into DIY home improvement projects. One room we have been avoiding like the plague is our patio. After our trip to London, we were inspired to tackle the dread space and have transformed the once desolate patio into a cozy English garden. Bring on the heat, we are officially ready for summer.

Oh… and BTW did I mention we bough a Weber? Our salute to Bill Spiteri, who is the master of fire. Check out the pictures below of the first meal we cooked.

Anniversaries..
To many, it would seem as a day where couples spend time with each other.. loving each other..
Guys shower and spoil girls with gifts and presents..
While girls give their boys, kisses and hugs..
Anniversaries, are important ..
It shows how long one's relationship has lasted.
Its recipe is a secret.
T.L.C, is what they call it..
Tender, Loving , Care..
But most importantly, trust..
If there ain't got trust between a couple, their doomed to fail ..
How do I know this?
Because I screwed up badly by not trusting her..

I now, stand alone.. without love, without trust..
without.. life..
She's left me , and she's hurt..
The most saddest part about this thing, is that last time I promised NEVER to hurt her..
And, not only I did hurt her, that whenever she tried to hurt me , I just hurt her even worse and soo much deeper.. T.T
I promised to be the best boyfriend she's got..
For the first few anniversaries, we were like love birds.. I'm always by her side, and she's always there for me.
But, I dont know whats gotten into me.. I was, increasingly stupid, and it felt like I was on drugs, I didnt know what I was doing.. And btw, her birthday was coming up...

I spent RM89, on a necklace , which was suppose to be her birthday gift...
Only to find out, a few days before her birthday, she wanted to break up..
Its EXTREMELY awkward to give a heart-shaped necklace to a FRIEND, would it???
So, I gave it to her a few days earlier.. and she liked it..
And now, we finished.. I just couldnt believe I lost the very first love of my life, and RM89!
Well, at least she liked it.. thats the important thing..

I really wished I could spent more anniversaries with her.. It seemed like it was just a short period of time till we broke up.
I really loved her, and will do practically anything to get her back..
All I want and need, is her love...

Life, knocks me down practically everytime in my life.
No matter if its family, or friends.. you name it.
But, I manage to get back up everytime I'm knocked down.
Not sure how, but I just get back up, and move on with my life..
Recently, I fell deeply in love with a girl in school.. Haha..
You can call me stupid, or childish, or wtv.. But I KNOW its love.. Its nothing like I've ever felt in my life..
I'm always thinking of her.. every minute, every day, every week..
We coupled on March 4th, 2008.. and separated just recently..
I started this blog, cause the pain I'm feeling right now gave me lots to express..
I dont express what I'm really feeling to my friends, as a matter of fact, I didnt tell anyone how I really felt.

It all started last year, where me and my friends went to Sunway Pyramid.
There, two girls tagged along , and one of them...
Well, lets just say she made me see what I dont usually see , ever!
She was smart, pretty, funny, 'blur' , and most of all, the most attractive smile you can ever see in the world. =D
Not kidding..
At first, I thought to myself.. "Maybe this was puppie-love.. Maybe I'l get over it.."
And soon came Valentines Day.. I bought a card for another girl.. Soon after giving it, something doesnt feel right..
And when I look around me, and see all the things I thought I know of...
I finally realised, that this was love...
Actuall LOVE!

I knew I couldnt miss this chance to ask her whether she wants to be my gf..
As there were many guys that like her too. =.=
And, I popped the big question. She said, "yes!''.
Trust me, I was in shock of her answer. Usually, girls would normally reject me as I'm not athletic, smart or handsome!
She changed my life entirely that day.. I started looking from a whole new perceptive.
I finally felt LOVE , and it was LOVE that made my life , well. kinda perfect.. =p
She saw the best in me, and made me wanna do my best in life, and just be there for her..
I could be the luckiest guy ever since then. =D

We broke up recently, my fault entirely..
I didnt trust her enough and she finally gave up.. But, she doesnt wanna let go of our condamned relationship. (I myself dont know why..)
I couldnt take it and so, I finished off what she started... And ever since then, I'm always putting on a mask to pretend I'm still a happy person..
But deep down, my heart tears and burns in flames of depression and sorrow..
As her boyfriend, not only I have the responsiblity to take care and love her till the end of time, but to trust her more then anyone else.
But, as a fool, I didnt..
It breaks my heart to see her crying, feeling sad because of this.. I never knew she could react like this as , this was what she wanted!

I'l never forget everything she showed or gave me..
She thought me to be the very best, she saw the best in me..
She gave me my first LOVE, first hug..
My first.. kiss..
I guess, this is.. love...

Lots of ladies

Didn't get time to post yesterday so here's yesterdays efforts. Emma Thompson and Marilyn Monroe. Both of these were quick sketches directly into ink-I had a lot of goes at Marilyn but Emma was the second attempt.

Today's project was to do a better pastel image of Drew Barrymore and I think I've succeeded, I'm much happier with this one!

Bene grazie la nostra squadra!!!!! Forza Azzuri!!!! Siamo i campioni del mondo!!

Oh fuck- that was the best game ever for me- we sent France home- this tastes so sweet- just as good as the victory over Germany two years ago.... or no - even better!
I watched the game with Assal, Funda, Jana, Stella, Merle our Italian Profs' staff, a few guys from our faculty and from El Sol. The rest- but our table- was for France- so the win over les blues was so great for us.... you cannot imagine!
After the game we went cruising with Funda's car ( and our flags) than hit the town ( met up with a few Exchange Students from Italia) had a few ( or even more) drinks and than I got home around...2 ...or 3 a.m?!
I was slightly tipsy, but luckely certain ppl did not notice and kept sleeping ;-)

Forza la nostra squadra- forza azzurri!!!!!!!!!
Pics and more coming later- Puoi festaggiare!
Missione compiuta!!!!!

Grazie a : Buffon, Amelia, De Sanctis, Barzagli, Chiellini, Grosso, Gemberini, Panucci, Zambrotta, Materazzi, Ambrosini, Aquilani, Pirlo, Gattuso, Perrotta, De Rossi, Camoranesi, Toni, Gilardino, Boriello, Cassano, Del Piero, Di Natale , Quagliarella e Donadoni <3

North Meets South

After years of fighting it…. I have finally decided to give in and start a blog! With friends living all over the world, and parents who live hundreds of miles away, I figured now would be a good time to start sharing with everyone what goes on in the world of Nick and Jenn. For the most part we are boring people, but every now and then we embark on a new adventure.

So sit back and enjoy the stories of North Meets South.

Blues brothers

Another iconic image that really needs very little adding. I thought I'd give them a go, and here's the result. I can always pick faults in them but I think this will do nicely. Only one possible issue/niggle is the Elwood on Jakes hands. I'll probably find it ELW and OOD but I'm past caring. I also need to scan it on a higher resolution as it looks very pixelated!

Update, it's actually ELWO and OD never mind! Spent some time on quick inked drawing tonight, trying to loosen up my style.

Türkiye!Türkiye!Türkiye!Türkiye!Türkiye!Türkiye!Türkiye!

(yes a French defeat tastes better than anything else, but still....) this was the best game I have seen for years! Oh MY! teşekkür ederim, sağol!!!!! That was a blast! After the second goal I was thinking , that we need a miracle- and dammit- it happened! (Gianna Nanini is on the radio by the way <3).
Than - 75th minute- Arda Turan scores, and a few moments later Nihat Kahveci packs in two ( one note : Cech did a horrible mistake at his second attempt). Incredible!!! Of course among all this euphoria must be a black sheepor even two- and it was like always Volkan, who is some sort of idiot. He knocked Koller out and got a red card. The only problem was : they already had three new men in the game, so Tuncay had to play the goalie. And than there was Baros. Milan Baros. One of my total faves, who got a yellow card- while sitting on the bench.....
Anyways : Türkiye has won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I wish I was in Schweinfurt- that would be so effing great!
Bisous!

P.S Watched the game with Kai, Juergen and Robert....

Effing shit (mostly used title by moi.....)

Allrighty, I have no idea where to start- it's been indeed a longer time ;). It's Sunday- the next game starts in approx.one hour, and I have no nerves to go out for Public Viewing. Ulla just left today (after no sleep at all, coz we went out ..). Yesterday was pretty cool- we meet up with Assal and her friend, Anna and went to El Sol, where we got Cocktails for as good as for free (plus extra liquor- I had Zombies... !).Than we went to Savoy, definately the best club here in town- I thought so til yesterday. They played house almost all the time. I was so pissed. Saw Kai and his buddies (who are accidentally also in some corporation), and we greeted each others as though we hadn't seen for ages :). He told me that my hunk left the feast after a short time and disappeared, which was very odd for me. Since I was a bit...tipsy I thought it was very wise to call him (it was after 3 am). Than I noticed a missed call from him on my display :/ . He already had his cell switched off at this late/ early /regular hour, so all I could do was being once mad with him and than with myself! When we came back home I went into his room, where his radio was still on- but he - he was nowhere to be seen. OMG! Luckily I wasn't that drunk, coz I would have done something really stupid! I went upstairs to Ulla than. I was calling him names, which was pretty unfair and mean. But I couldn't help myself.

As said before- Ulla went back home, and now I feel like being left outside alone! Even though I could go and join the girls or the guys downstairs. I feel like doing nothing and just go to bed and work on my bad mood. Just called him, and he told me that he went home, coz his parents came back from Serbia. Okay, tomorrow I am gonna say- he was absolutely right to do so, I would have acted exactly the same way. But since today I am more or less very pissed and stopped thinking reasonable- I did not say no more. Just asked him, when he's gonna come back and ended the call. He drives me mad. And he makes me smoking cigarettes (nonsense, I know..coz he is the one, who hides my cigarettes and tells me to give it up...).

The last week was really odd and tough. I had this fucked up presentation on Thursday and - well it did not go wrong- but I was so angry afterwards. Yeah of course I am mostly to blame, since I started too late (on Thursday.... ). Anyways- for me the only positive feedback was one : it's over. Our tutor talked for another hour, and we could not start in time, so we had to shorten it, which was pretty shitty, since I could not talk about the run of the events- which was essential for the whole presentation and the topic itself. What a retarded b....
Anyways, we went to Nautilus (bar- very close to my place), whose owner is accidentally Polish, to watch the game Pologne versus Austria. Everything was pretty great for 92 minutes. But than Austria got a penalty, and imagine- we were like 70 Polish ppl- it felt as though somebody had slammed you! Rough! Totally rough! One day later we went to El Sol, to join Funda and Assal- and all our Italian Professors and tutors (!!!! if only somebody had told me that earlier!!!!)- and all we could do was a thin draw with Romania (and we were lucky, since Buffon managed to hold a penalty- you are so golden Gigi!!!!).
Apart from that we had a lot of fun with Ulla- I just gotta see her- or hear her voice to have one whole day of laughter! We went shopping on Saturday- I spent so much money on lingerie, I am realy done! But it's so pretty ;).
Anyways, I gotta get myself together I guess- the next gameS are due to start (two at once- that hurts!). I still haven't missed a single match- so I am keeping to myself- incredible- since 1998- I haven't left out a single Championship game! I love footie!

A bientot-
and this is for Mister Z. : Merci beaucoup France hi hi hi ;P

A man in black

Today's offering is a pastel of Will Smith. Sorry, but I had to go for the obvious!! Any "Men in black" fans shouldn't pay too close attention to the weapon, which is entirely made up from my own, probably inaccurate, memory. If I was a man I'd probably remember it, but objects don't hold that much interest for me. Well, not when I've got someone like Will Smith to look at instead! Give it to Angelina Jolie and I'd have not problems. He has a bit darker skin tones than the original but I think the colour hues are accurate. I like the larger format, it's a pity I can't scan in A3 though, the photographs just aren't as good quality as the scanned images. Sorry, I'll stop going on about it and accept the limitations. Ha Ha Ha!

Ye-ye

Ye Ye, KiK aSS
I Am..
My bEsT fRiEnD wAs hErE iN GoTtInGa,
sO I hAd LiTtLe- oR eVeN NoNe tO wRiTe- MoRe CoMiNg SoOn!
I need some sleep y'all!

Return to Pastel

This is today's effort. I thought I'd try some pastels, haven't done any for a while. I think I should have done A3 as getting fine details proved difficult on A4. I think I have a likeness of Drew Barrymore but I'm not happy with the overall effect, it's a bit crude for my liking. I can do better so I'll probably have another go tomorrow.

More quick sketches

This was my third attempt at Helena Bonham Carter in the "Bellatrix LeStrange" pose. This was another ink only drawing so I'm quite pleased with likeness. It's still looking rough around the edges but the confidence is coming, slowly.

The second picture of Drew Barrymore was an inked up pencil drawing. I like the likeness but the background needs more development. Spent the rest of the time today working on backgrounds.

Back to the quick sketches

I decided to concentrate on quick sketches and backgrounds last night. The B/W sketch of the picture shown on right is probably the best. I was playing around with eyes and I think it works with this face. This one was straight to ink although I did go over it with a larger pen as the original looked too timid. Anyway, off to do today's contribution.

Update - She's Coco Rocha, apparently!

More technology meltdowns...!

I am unable to post at the moment, we have not BT connection so no telephone or broadband. That a mere 2 days after my laptop died a sudden and dramatic death, complete with curling plumes of the corner. I'm continuing to draw and blog, but it won't be published until the phone is fixed.

Monday evening effort was disappointing, although I like the overall premise. It is supposed to be Angelina Jolie but it all went wrong at the inking up stage. I realised her nose was too short and and with the eyelashes she seems to have morphed into Dusty Springfield.

The second attempt was better although I haven't caught the mouth quite right, there's a certain Simpsonsesque turn, especially on the right. I really like my jeep although any purists out there may find 101 faults it feels nice and solid. I could have gone darker with the hair but I really like the light layer effect which would have been spoilt by going darker. This is an authentic style from the picture I used but it's another reason she looks so Dusty like in the black and white picture. My eldest has found several faults so it's obviously not one of my best efforts, but he has assured me that I shouldn't quit!!!!!

Again, I've had to photograph these pictures as they are both A3 and won't fit onto my scanner bed. Hence the poor picture quality

Hooray we have phone and broadband back!

BT have finally fixed the line - you know this because you are reading my blog, but I've had a few days of frustration!!!!!!! As you see this is my latest offering - Hugh Laurie. I've tweaked a bit since I did it but he looks young! Yesterday was another busy day

Siobhan and I completed Race for life last night, so not much drawing done other than this one. Still today is another day, as they say!

If you want to sponsor me for Race for life go to http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/catherineread

An impression of Jeeves or a Gentleman's gentleman!

Well I managed to get past the "Cher" block last night and moved on the Stephen Fry. Not the most flattering of facial expressions but I thought it was an interesting one to do. I couldn't resist the "Jeeves and Wooster" reference. I'm tempted to have a go at the pair, but maybe not today. I think this ranks as a "very pleased with the results", on my rating scale.

Yuk

This is last night's attempt, I'm not happy with it at all, doesn't look like her. I've concluded that I shouldn't try drawing whilst drinking! As a result I've spent a while today trying to get a better likeness but the picture I've been working with was too old and small - it really emphasises what all that cosmetic surgery has done for her image - the nose is quite accurate for the picture I had. After a while looking on the internet, I came up with a better likeness, but she isn't smiling as I found it hard to find one of her smiling, then I remembered she tends not to! Anyway my best result, so far, today is this one seen below.

I think I'll try a few more later, but without the alcohol.

Countdown... Nadal's fourth time!!!

Nadal slaughtered Federer in the French Open Men's Final today. Roger stood NO CHANCES! Rafa's really incredible- fourth title in a row- and the one today equalized him with Borg, who also won Roland Garros four times. Legendary. Meanwhiles Federer has to wait yet another year for the Grand Slam- he has never won the French Open. Oh oh...
Congrats Rafito!

haha priceless... yet another part...

haha they just asked a few people (I heard it on the radio) about their favourites for the title (ECH).... this was so fucking priceless! Oh and may I emphasize two things - it's an EUROPEAN Championship, and England (hehe) does NOT take part?! :
Person 1 : I am sure the English team's gonna make it. They are so strong ( ha ha ha).
Person 2: Maybe the Argentinian equipe..or no..I do not like them.. I am holding my fingers crossed for Brasil!! (hahahahaha)
Person 3: I think it's high time for an African team to win the title. They bring in fresh wind, thanks to them the atmosphere at the tournament gets some multi-cultural flair. (HA HA HA!).

I heart these people, really ;)

Queen of Paris!

Ana Ivanovic (one of my very fave players+ one of the most beautiful women on this world) has won the French Open!! Ana won against Dinara Safina 6:4 6:3 to claim her very first Grand Slam Title!!!!!
Additionally she's the new numero Uno in the WTA ranking! Congrats!
P.S :Thanks Gawd it's not Sharapova !

Fever pitch...

Today is THE game- since I have to show true colours- I am gonna try to do it... al'angelo ;). Which team did NOT qualify because of Poland?! Yes- Serbia ;P. I am not a huge fan of the Serbian team (my friends from the Balkans would kill me otherwise :P), but I totally fancy Mateja Kezman. Point!



Okay, talking about footballers-of course I fancy Nesta and Maldini as well (both absent as well) ...





Cristiano Ronaldo (surprise, surprise)




okay, more coming later...
I gotta watch a few more vids now (before my hunk arrives :P he hates CR...tss)
A tres tres bientot!

Day One Done

I am too tired to relate every single detail of today's matches. Firstly- both my teams won- as I predicted- Czech vs Switzerland one zero and Portugal nailed Turkey 2-0. Secondly Baros did not play, the Czechs are missing a Nedved / Rosicky leader-type-person and last but not least- Cristiano was quite brilliant- but man of the day was definately Pepe- or not?! And Deco needs some more... vitality, or he is simply getting old.

This is all for now.
BED!

Yaaaawn

Nadal versus Federer in the Final of the French Open.
I saw it coming ;).

It's coming home, it's coming home- it's coming...FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME!!!

Today is the big day !!! Finally! It's always so hard to wait for yet another footie-highlight (two years- WCH or ECH). But finally today it starts! Czech plays against Switzerland for starters. It is a pity Nedved retired ;( . Luckily we still have Baros!

Yesterday the guys had some gathering here, where they had to wear tuxedos. Every guy looks good in one, but some...irresistable! I was talking on the phone with Caroli, when he passed me. For one second the world was the sun was spinning around the earth. Really!
Than after I finished talking to Caroli on the phone, I went upstairs to have a shower and put on some different clothes. Some minutes later - after meeting my hunk - we were on our way to his hometown ;). There is nothing better than being spontaneous. It was so great there! It felt like being home again. His house looks so much like the one of my Dad and has something of my aunt's and Mommy's. We visited Alex (who also lives in the same town, he is such a cool bloke!) and than watched - back at his'- Simpsons ;) and went sleeping. Believe it or not- we woke up for the first time a few minutes after 4 am :o. Than after five and than at seven something. And got up. Since we hooked up, unbeliavable things are happening ! nooo MIRACLES!!!
Anyways, he got a call in the morning from J. that some people in the corporation think, that he's not sticking to them, disobeying notoriously and doing what he wants. Well it sounds(ed) to me- as though some have something against it, that he has his own will. This is indeed something.... negative...
Anyways, today's the first game, and I am not sure where I am gonna watch it?!
Too many possibilities...far too many....

Heroes and Desperate housewives

Spent some time on Hayden Panettiere The picture is A3 so I've had to photograph it to upload to the blog. Hence the grey colours. I really want it to be in colour which will have to wait until I can afford more marker pens.

I also completed a watercolour of Eva Longoria, I did the image some time ago but hadn't finished the painting, I'm pleased with the skintones on the face. I haven't quite finished her wineglass but otherwise it's finished. Quite a good day all in all.