Learn How to Draw Cartoon

I would like to share a post from my other blog ( Whimsyart.club) It's a short tutorial on how to draw cartoon charcters. I have been using the techniques in my illustrations  when I need to create funny characters, whimsical animals and cartoon images.


LEARN HOW TO DRAW FOR BEGINNERS



It's not that difficult if you have the interest on drawing cartoon and having your own style. You can use that skill to create comic strips, stories, line illustrations for coloring books or even earn online by creating funny images for t-shirts and gift items.

I also a have shop in zazzle where I upload most of my drawings and you can actually see it printed on t-shirts and other items of your choice. It's a creative outlet that I really enjoy and I'm earning extra income while doing it.

If you want to try this hobby and want to take your next step in developing your drawing skills, then do visit my simple instructions on Whimsyart.club site.

Best Gifts $10 and Below for Christmas 2017

Christmas is just around the corner and people are now rushing to finish their gift lists.  Buying online is a great convenience if you want to avoid the traffic and long lines at the shopping malls.

I have here a list of gift suggestions you might fancy which are all priced $10 and below that you can easily purchase at Amazon.

Happy Hours - Classic Rose Gold Big Dial Alloy Crystal Rhinestone Quartz Leisure Wrist Watch

A Rose Gold Wristwatch for the hubby, boyfriend or male bff is a perfect gift.  This is the trending color for this year and probably up to next year.  This is actually a unisex design so it's a good choice for female friends, too.  It has crystal rhinestone on the surface that makes it look really expensive.

Solid Color Soft Faux Fur Warm Earmuffs w/ Rhinestone Studded Accents

For women is a Soft Faux Fur Warm Earmuffs.  What makes this earmuff special is the rhinestone studded accents.  Just perfect for the cold Christmas days and will keep your loved one warm.

Ty Pablo Chihuahua Plush, Tan, Regular

A chihuahua plush toy dog for the kids.  This is called the Ty Pablo Chihuahua plush like the famous Ty beanie babies will surely make your kids delight this season.

How to Create a Logo Design for a Kitchen Blog

An illustration I made for a kitchen website was a pig chef holding a plate of food.  It's a cute vector cartoon character which has simple lines and minimal color.

I like the pig character for a food blog because pigs love to eat.  They may be negatively portrayed as lazy, greedy and unclean but I prefer their positive symbolism which is prosperity.  The pig character suits the chef profession.  I imagine him to be hardworking in the kitchen and very meticulous in all the details of his food preparation.  I portrayed the face with humor to give a lighter side to his character.

Simple and clean sketch lines will make the form stand out with thick, irregular black outlines.  Orange, brown and white colors matched the scheme of the website.

I used Adobe Photoshop when I created this drawing.  I simply sketched the design on paper.  First, I looked for pictures of human chefs and copied the actions they made, applied it on my pig drawing then after choosing the best pose, I finalized the sketch and scanned it.  To draw the black lines I used the pen tool and finally add color with the fill tool.

This pig chef stands out prominently on  the Amigo Kitchen website and I'm sure it does bring a smile to its viewers.  You can look it up and take a look  at the pig chef on a kitchen blog.

Cute Cat Gift for a Friend

While exploring the pages on Amazon I saw some really cute gifts and items that were really adorable.  Here's one of them:

A cute cat butt tail plush shoulder bag and purse.

It's a funny cat butt that has a chain to sling on your shoulder. The material is made of soft plush.  It's funny and adorable and I'm sure your cat lover friend will like it if you're thinking of giving it as a gift.  It comes in three colors.  The calico cat, grey striped cat and the Plain grey cat.  The size is 17 x 21 cm.

Having cute cat bag like this won't make you look childish.  It's just a statement that says you're a cat lover, you like cats, you have a pet cat or you support some organizations that saves stray cats.  It's a good way to accessorize your wardrobe.  It makes you unique and besides you just can't resist this cute item and you'd really want to take it anywhere with you.

Visit the Amazon store right here to get your own cute cat butt shoulder bag.

Cute Cat Butt Tail Plush Shoulder Bags Purse

Wall Panel with Photo Quotes

Never Let Your Fear Decide Your Future Wood Wall Art

This is a photo I took with my smart phone as I was travelling to Viga, Catanduanes, a province in the South part of the Philippines.  The textures of nature were interesting and I thought of making it as a background for a nice quote. 

Here I used the quote "Never let your fear decide your future."  The rough textures and deep lines of the earth symbolize our fears. The earth wall that leads up to the top of the hill is the future.  The steep rough wall shouldn't be a hindrance in reaching the top just as pursuing our dreams shouldn't be hindered by our fears.  If we  ever encounter a rough wall in our life then it shouldn't stop us but should instead challenge us to continue climbing that hill no matter how rough or stony it looks.

If you click on the image above, it will take you to my zazzle shop where you can see the product clearly.  This wall panel decoration is made up of fine quality birchwood.  This design will definitely make a nice decor for your wall and will serve as an inspiration and encouragement for you to go on in life even if your fears start to hinder you.

Pig Cotton Candy

Just sharing this cute pig cotton candy.  It looks like a stuffed toy but of course edible.  It says organic sugar used (something like that)  I saw it in one of the malls here in BGC..(Grand Canal)  If you want to see how the pig is formed, watch the video.

HANDMADE FATHER'S DAY GIFT

Father;s day is on June 19.  One great thing we can do is to show our love and appreciation for our dad.  You can give unique gifts by creating a collage with some memories that you both shared.....

Your dad will surely love to see those nostalgic photos where you can both reminisce happy moments together.  The vintage handmade look will surely make it special.

You can choose a handful of handmade Father's Day gift on Amazon if you click the above image.  Find the perfect gift from wallets to cufflinks, ties and special cards like this one below,

This is a laser cut wood card.  A perfect elegant design with an "I Love You Dad!" message.  It comes with a brown kraft envelope.  Well crafted for that special dad.

CATCHALLTM STAND

This handmade catchall storage will hold key chains,glasses, sunglasses,necklaces, watches, bracelets,headsets or headphones.  It also holds your phone while charging.  This organizer is also helpful when travelling because it lays flat and can be easily stored.  It;s made of high quality plywood and made by skilled craftsmen and designed with great durability.  Perfect gift for Dad who likes everything around him organized.

Handmade items are special gifts because each one is unique.  It is the imperfections that make it attractive.  Each handmade piece is as unique as each person in the world.  Your special dad deserves a special handmade gift.