Ryan Higa, Boundless, Infectious dealer of Happiness (and Unpopular Opinions)

In case you didn't know, Ryan Higa is responsible for many comedic videos on YouTube (and I still get surprised to this day when I meet someone who hasn't heard of him yet).  I was really happy when I watched my best friend subscribe to his channel.

My cousin introduced me to his videos many years ago, starting with his infomercial for the bouncy inflatable green ball.  Every time I got down, I was always reminded to watch his videos and they always cheered me up.  Even years later, I still enjoy his videos.  I don't think I can sum up in the description how grateful I am that he does what he does.  I love that he makes the content that he wants to make, and that inspires me in what I do and reminds me to do what I love. Watching his videos always make me laugh, no matter how many times I re-watch them.  Seeing RHPC working together is always awesome.

I was really excited about working on this portrait.  And I felt nervous, excited and giddy at the same time while bringing it together.  I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I enjoy watching Ryan Higa and making this portrait!

And working on his portrait also inspired the subject of my most recent motvlog about Passion.  Watching his videos always made me happy.  I was always amazed at how his ideas are put together and brought to life.  He started with doing the videos for fun.  And to this day, he's still making videos because he wants to.  And I believe that's why it's so enjoyable to watch his videos.  

Until next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Kina Grannis, melting my heart

Kina Grannis is an artist that I've listened to for years and when I listen to her, my heart always swells and just fills me with overwhelming feelings sometimes happy, sad or both.  Her music always makes me happy and I sing along with her songs to help me get through times when I'm down or lonely and also when I'm happy.  In fact, I was singing her "Message from your heart" song yesterday while riding home alone on my motorcycle. 

If you still don't know who she is, or if you want to get your heart melted, you can watch her for yourself on her youtube ->  https://www.youtube.com/user/kinagrannis

Also, with the new month of April, I'm oping to get some new things to share with you guys including, but not limited to a "WIP" day and some motorcycle rides (as I'm definitely planning to have more of those with the sun now showing up more often).  Until the next post, keep busy staying dizzy!

Furiosa in Pastel?!

How can I not do Furiosa when celebrating awesome women in this month of March.  She is one of the strong female characters that I am so enamored with.  I enjoy watching Mad Max Fury Road just to see Furiosa.

I may have posted up this blog entry almost a week later than I uploaded the video.  But I'll try to post up the next videos at a closer to regular schedule.

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Devon Aoki in Pastel

Devon Aoki in pastel!  It's later than my previous uploads (it's already midweek).

I had a lot of fun working on this piece.  I worked on a portrait of Devon Aoki when I was still in school.  I think I should maybe post up the older one at some time.

I was always amazed to see her in movies and she was probably a big reason I would watch Sin City and Dead or Alive.

Enjoy everyone! 

Keep busy staying dizzy!

Alicia Keys in pastel

Alicia Keys was one of my favorite artists growing up.  I always enjoyed her piano playing combined with her soulful singing.  I drew her years ago in charcoal when I was much younger.  So, it was exciting for me to go back to doing a portrait of her in Soft Pastel, a medium that I never expected myself to enjoy using so much.  

I hope you guys enjoy!

Until the next time, keep busy staying dizzy!

Quorra in Pastel

For this week, I was able to spend some time putting together a pastel portrait of Quorra from Tron: Legacy (played by Olivia Wilde).  This was a good piece to practice rendering an under-lit subject.  

Come and watch for yourself:

Of course, if that still doesn't convince you, maybe this will:

Stay dizzy!