Comic Mayhem

I was invited to participate in 'Comic Mayhem' last Saturday afternoon. It was organised by inTheMatchbox by NAC.

It was quite an experience for me because I initially thought that I was it was a small scale event where like minded artists would gather, mingle around and talk about our works. But when I got there I was told that I would need to speak to a mic in front of some 60-70 people.

Obviously I freaked out a little. Didn't freak out so much because I've had experience reading out speeches for formal events back during ITE days. Its all about confidence and projecting your voice.
What I freaked out about was the lack of planning. I got no idea what to say to them!
Furthermore, those attending Comics Mayhem that afternoon were mostly experienced artists.
Compared to them, my work is shit and I wondered why the hell would they want to pay attention to this crappy student and her noob work.

*SO MUCH NEGATIVE THOUGHTS*

Then I suddenly remember what my psychologist told me, 'Tune down the negativity, what is the worst that could happen?'

So I manage to calm myself down and just be myself in front of them. "Pretend you are presenting to alot of penguins."

Yay! 

I also met new friends at the event, Gene & Wayne whom I found out later that day; would be my partners in crime for a super secret / super big / super super / super yet to be planned / super happening event coming soon this super September. :x

In the meantime, do click on the below link and *LIKE* DANGER GENE!

https://www.facebook.com/DangerGene

Super Eggcited :D

A Long Hiatus

I just realised that it's been months since I last blogged! I apologise for the long hiatus.

Had since finished my internship with Splash last year and went back to school. A lot had happened over a span of almost 4 months! I started my own etsy store NGEW where I sold my handmade crafts and poster prints. I even participated in the Maad flea in December and made alot of sales! (must be the christmas season) But due to school and pending freelance projects on hand, I couldnt further develop NGEW and come up with new designs. I have some new design ideas which I hope to find time to execute during my free time. Currently I still have some sales but it's moving very very slowly ._.

Another *BIG* thing which happened during the past 4 months, was my development of a new comic strip called 'The Adventures of Fatman & Superchub'
They are actually a parody of Batman & Superman. I was actually getting sick of how super heros are illustrated as macho muscle men and sexy women with not a single ounce of belly fat.
Maybe the idea came when I was subconsciously insulting myself for putting on weight since depression and also subconsciously telling myself I look fine now...

Anyway I was drawing for fun when Kenny from Books Actually noticed them on my facebook page and said 'I want to publish them.'
Obviously I didn't take him seriously at first because the low self esteemed Muffin would say 'Meh, your work is shit.' BUT HE WAS SERIOUS! And I was like wondering 'Are you serious about your job? Who the hell wound wanna publish this crap?'
Yes Kenny if you are ever reading this, feel free to punch me. In fact you can punch me and throw me towards Cake and let him swipe me in the face if the actually succeeds. HAHAHA

Anyway, Fatman & Superchub book will be out this year, and I've joined forces with a team of wizards  (and witches) to brew something BIG for you guys this September. Muahahaha.
Meanwhile you can check out my sketches of Fatman & Superchub's adventures and keep up to date with my work on my new facebook page

www.facebook.com/muffinsaurs

Sometimes I will also draw random sketches of my own adventures.

Did some interesting projects and assignments the past 4 months too. Will blog about it when it's ready :)