<![CDATA[ Aquatic Sirens

<![CDATA[ Aquatic Sirens - Projects]]>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:48:03 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Making Paper Cranes, again for AVCon]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:43:32 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/making-paper-cranes-again-for-avcon.html

GOAL: 500
CURRENTLY: 15
This Year, ill be anding them out again.really hope no one copies me!

]]><![CDATA[DBHP: DragonBall HeadPhones, Update]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:34:38 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/dbhp-dragonball-headphones-update.html

I'm actually making them!

there are 2 pairs on sale at AVCON11 for $25 AUD>

more info later

]]><![CDATA[Artist Articles: 12 Ways To Beat "Artist/Writers" Block. Part One]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:02:28 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/artist-articles-12-ways-to-beat-artistwriters-block-part-one.htmlHowdy Guys, welcome to my second guide, my first was a basic Anime Convention Survival Guide, a few months ago. This time i have decided to talk about "Artist/Writers Block".

First off, i dont believe that Artist/Writers Block is a real condition, since its just a state of mind. but lets go to wikipedia to get a good explanation of Artists/Writers Block:
"Writer's block is a condition, primarily associated with writing as a profession, in which an author loses the ability to produce new work. The condition varies widely in intensity. It can be trivial, a temporary difficulty in dealing with the task at hand. At the other extreme, some "blocked" writers have been unable to work for years on end, and some have even abandoned their careers. It can manifest as the affected writer viewing their work as inferior or unsuitable, when in fact it could be the opposite."
So its not that your unable to make art, its when you dont have confidence in your drawings, or a lack of inspiration, So i present to you:12 Ways to Beat Artist/Writers Block, in no particular order.

#1: Figure out what inspires you, then get inject yourself in your inspiration.
Explanation: For me, i find Haute Couture Fashion amazingly inspiring, so every month i get VOUGE Australia, this is a great recharge and its so thick i never finish a catalogue before the next months issue is out.
Ideas:
If anime is a big inspiration, find a new series to start.
If photography works, try Tumblr or Flickr.
If its books which work, go to your local book store.

#2: Relax, Be Happy
Explanation: Recently i started putting extra pressure on myself to draw and upload. Rather than actually producing it, i kept stressing over it. Then i realised to just forgive myself, and relax.
Ideas:
Clean your environment, a clean work area will be less distracting.
Go for a walk.
Have a Shower.
Go out, party and just blow of all that steam.

#3: Draw, Draw, Draw
Explanation: you might think is drawing the best way to get rid of an artist block? well yes it is!
if you keep drawing, you'll come up with some new ideas
Ideas:
Keep a sketchbook on you at all times, so you can sketch when ever!
Dont be afraid to write down ideas, rather than draw massive images. sometimes notes and dot points can work wonders!

#4: Experiment!!
Explanation:What better way to relieve some artist block by trying new materials/mediums/subjects?
Ideas:
For the next week use a new medium (for example: if you use coloured pencil use paint.)
Take your sketchbook with you on a walk and find something you wouldn't normally draw and draw it!

#5: Go to a Real Life Gallery!
Explanation: What better way to get inspired than looking at other peoples work up and close, websites like DA are amazing but there is so much art that you dont know where to look. Galleries have smaller amounts with great presentation.

Part 2 Coming Soon
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Can you guys please leave feedback?, i wanna submit this as an article in the future.
]]><![CDATA[Painting Journal]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:00:42 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/painting-journal.htmlSo i have started painting daily, and uploading them on my FACEBOOK PAGE
Below are a few entries

]]><![CDATA[Natsumi Art Contest]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:53:36 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/natsumi-art-contest.html

So my local art group: AniArtsSA is having an art contest, please enter it!

http://aniartssa.deviantart.com/blog/41473307/

]]><![CDATA[Artist Articles: 10 Things To Take To A Convention.]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:50:52 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/artist-articles-10-things-to-take-to-a-convention.htmlSo Otakuliade 2011 is quickly approaching and i thought ill assemble a list of things to take to a convention,
Here's what you might need:
1) A fully charged phone: people always seem to forget to charge there phone the night before and losing your friends and have no battery is no fun.
2) Extra money, you never know when that game you always wanted is at a discount price.
3) Camera: take some snapshots of your day, im sure there will be one cosplay which will amaze you.
4) A bottle of water: Its nice to stay hydrated, and the food stall lines get long!
5) Small pack of tissues: keep any suprize boogers at bay, but also an amazing life saver if you go into a toilet stall and theres no TP.
6) A bag. you might get an entry bag, but its gonna be small if you wanna buy lots. go raid a local asian discount store. (i.e Morning Glory)
7) Hard fruit, like an apple. besides keeping the doctor away. it will also be better than a chocolate bar which will burn you out in 45mins.
8) Deodorant, them nasty otaku's are gonna stink. and you wanna stay fresh. remember: spray on the skin, not the clothes. also look for a mini can or roll on, so have room.
9) Comfortable Shoes: your most likely gonna be on your feet for 5-6 hours.
10) Umbrella: it might just rain!
BONUS: all cosplayers need duct tape.

Be prepared, after all you dont wanna be reaching your 4hr with sore feet, smelling bad and waiting in that food stall line.

Keep it cute!
]]><![CDATA[DBHP: Dragon Ball HeadPhones Concept]]>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:45:35 -0800http://www.aquaticsirens.com/3/post/2011/06/dbhp-dragon-ball-headphones-concept.html

Concept Art for DragonBall Headphones.
Hopefully I'll make them, but im very busy.

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