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  • March 3, 2023

    First time with Uni Posca

    I’ve been seeing my friends using Uni Posca and I’m intrigued. Then, I just realized they are not available here in Malaysia, at least not in retail-wise. I had to order it online from a trading company specializing in stationeries. I love using them, and I think it would be the same feelings when painting… Continue reading »

    Category: Sketches
    Tag: drawing, review, sketch
  • February 16, 2023

    Drawing practice: A couple of works

    I finally got myself a Copic set, and I opened them just a couple of days ago. I learned to acquaint myself with Copic’s behavior and style. Copic colors are generally more muted and softer, while my Unicorn Art Marker has a more vivid color which gives a really nice variations. This pond drawing is… Continue reading »

    Category: Sketches
    Tag: drawing, practice, sketch, urban sketch
  • January 17, 2023

    Drawing practice: House sketch

    I am now thinking of buying a Copic set. Unicorn Sketch marker set is great, but the colors are too vivid and too neon to my likings. I’m looking for muted gray-ish colors, and from what I see, it seems like Copic provides such colors. Continue reading »

    Category: Sketches
    Tag: drawing, practice, sketch, urban sketch
  • January 13, 2023

    Doctor appointment

    Earlier today, we went to the hospital for Rey’s doctor appointment. For the past week, Rey has been having cough, sneezes, and mild fever. We usually let the illness on its own for three days along with some paracetamol and vitamins since that’s how virus usually works. The illness, however, stuck for more than three… Continue reading »

    Category: Friends and Family
    Tag: #ceritarey
  • January 6, 2023

    “If Anything Happens I Love You” — Will McCormack, Michael Govier, and Youngran Nho

    Some books are so good, you feel nothing but the urge to smack it to the floor. Continue reading »

    Category: Books and Readings
    Tag: books, michael govier, review, will mccormack, youngran nho
  • December 27, 2022

    “You be good to you, maaan.”

    On end-of-year reflection, Animal Crossing wisdom, and birthday. Continue reading »

    Category: Animal Crossing, Personal
    Tag: Animal Crossing, birthday, blubs
  • December 6, 2022

    Some sort of self-reflection

    On next year’s goal: To be more mindful. And start from the very basic: Food. Continue reading »

    Category: Food Stuffs, Personal
    Tag: blubs, self-reminder
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