Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Hercules Christmas 2013

Lucien received a Hercules doll this year... I mean... action figure... or whatever...

Happy holidays everyone! ^_^

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

New Story Coming

I'm working on a new story.
Hercules is going to battle this character on the right.
You've probably saw him before if you read my older posts.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

I'm home!

Actually, I got home three days ago.

Fortunately, the ride was much smoother on the way back home.

And yes, the TSA opened my luggage, I found one of those Notice of baggage inspection notes when I open my luggage.
Good thing that I used one of those TSA locks, so the TSA was able to open it without breaking the lock.

-Mauleo

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Going home tomorrow

Visited the California Science Center today.
got to see the space shuttle Endeavour. It is Magnificent!
Seeing the space shuttle up close is quite an experience^_^


Of course, I didn't miss the seven story tall IMAX theater.
I saw the "Space Station"
The screen is bigger than I expected. 
I picked a seat right in the middle of the theater, the 3D effects was so good that it felt like I could almost touch the astronauts leg hairs. This is an educational documentary film, and I'm checking out hot astronauts legs, I feel so perverted right now...^_^"

Well, this is the last day I'll be in L.A.
Going home tomorrow.

Thanks for all the supports!
-Mauleo

Monday, November 18, 2013

Sunday in L.A. Drawing Hercules on paper

Went to Eagles LA again last night.
It was amazing, tons of hot bearded guys, its almost like a bear buffet ^_^"
Although loud music and a big crowd isn't really my kind of fun, I had to admit just hanging around the corner drooling over the hot guys is totally worth it ^_^

Had Ice-cream for breakfast this morning...No particular plans for today.
So I decided to draw something.



-Mauleo

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Visited Venice Beach on Thursday

Finally went to Venice beach, bus was packed with people that day.

Very nice and sunny day, lots of surfers breaking waves.
I had to walk like a penguin on the sands to take this picture, because I was all dress up in long sleeves and long cargo pants with boots on.

 Was hoping to stalk some bodybuilders at the muscle beach gym, oh well, perhaps better luck next time.

-Mauleo

Saturday, November 16, 2013

I was very Lucky this day!

Took the train to San Bernardino on Wednesday. 

Arrived at the San Bernardino Train Station, it looks very new and clean, but located in a very remote area.
The city is basically in the middle of nowhere, however unlike L.A., it's nice and quiet out here...no crowded public transportation. (bus drivers are also more friendly here.)

Me stalking children in the school playground.^^"
(this is Arrowhead Elementary)

 After taking the time to admire the famous Arrowhead landmark. I look for the closest McDonald's to get a milk shake. Then I notice something was wrong, my backpack was gone!
  First I thought I must have left it somewhere on the road when I was  putting all my attention on taking pictures and recording videos. So I track back the same way I came and found nothing. I was starting to get worried at this time, although there,s nothing valuable in the backpack, just some food, water, guide book and travel schedules. I guess the only possibility left is that I left it on the bus. so I gave up searching for it and hope to find it some how on the way back to the train station.
  I found the nearest bus stop and waited for the bus for nearly a hour, and the bus finally arrived.
  Lucky, it was the same bus that I left my backpack on, I was so glad when I saw my backpack at the front of the bus next to the driver, she told me someone found it and brought it to her. I was so grateful!
(but too bad didn't got my milk shake again^^)

-Mauleo

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Returning to LA from Bent-Con


Waiting for the train to LA.

Instant noodles again for dinner, was very tired that night.

on the next day, I took the metro rail to a toys r us store, and bought a pack of 3D starwars playing cards.
had some food on the way back at this restaurant called Tom Boy's (doesn't look like its lesbian related^^")


 Still had time that night so I decided to visit a bear bar~^^
The bartender was very friendly and sweet, but he wanted my ID for ordering beer, don't know its because we Asians don't look like our age, or is it just me^^"

Monday, November 11, 2013

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Bent-Con Day Two

 Woke up at 2:00pm today. missed a few events I've wanted to attend, but at least I'm feeling no more jet lag right now.
  After I did some drawing at the life drawing stage, went back to my hotel room to eat something because I was very hungry after drawing for almost 2hrs. Somehow the fridge was too cold so I got frozen carrots for dinner. its not bad actually^_^
 
 these are the pictures I drew at the life drawing stage.

-Mauleo

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Bent-Con2013 day1

Bent-Con badge and schedule guide book.

I've fixed up a ham and cheese sandwich for dinner.


Friday, November 8, 2013

First meal in LA

It's late to buy anything to eat at this time.
I'm glad I brought snacks with me.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

New Comic Hercules Encore Released

Hercules Encore part 1 is finally completed.
Thank you for all your supports!

I will board a plane tonight and arrive at Bent-Con on Friday.
I'll give you one of these if you can find me at Bent-Con.
(Look for the small Asian guy wearing a Boeing cap)
 And if you're not attending Bent-Con, but you live in the L.A. area, and you want one of these.
Send me an e-mail, and I'll try to bring one to you.
I'll be staying in L.A. until November 18, 2013(Monday)

-Mauleo

Sunday, October 27, 2013

New Comic in progress part 4

Half way there!

This is going to take about one more week to complete.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

New Comic in progress

Yes, a new story is on its way!

A prequel story of Hercules PowerUp.

 

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Friday 13th part2

My U.S. visa has been approved, next is to book a hotel room.

Moon cake

It's Mid-Autumn Festival today, and the picture above is a Traditional Chinese Moon-Cake.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Friday 13th

I've finally booked my plane ticket to L.A. for Bent-Con this year.
Yes, I'll be there, but as an attendee.(more updates later)

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Building Sand Castle

The weather just got hotter. Ice-cubes in my drinks just keeps melting.
Watch out for sun-burns during outdoor activities.  

Monday, July 29, 2013

Hercules vs Minotaur (How was it created)

Rough sketch 
(I stopped using paper and pencil years ago. This is created digitally, using a Wacom Tablet.) 


Tight Sketch
(After creating a rough sketch of the image. 
I'd re-sketch over it, and end up with a cleaner image to work with.)  


Inking
(Re-draw again with black lines, so the artwork starts to come to life.
This is a very important process in comic/manga and cartoon creation.)


Flat Colors
(Filling in the appropriate colors for each different parts of the image.)



Shading
(I use cel-shade technique to color most of my artworks.
No, you don't need to go to art-school to learn this stuff.
Athough I did took a few sketch classes very... long time ago, but was mostly self taught.)

Finally, Background Highlights and Hair. 

And Sometimes I like to add an alternative version.

Actually, drawing is very easy, anyone can do it. 
But it's time consuming.
Creating an artwork like this, takes hours.