Tumblr (3.0; @brerlapin)http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f36f898600b5dd53d50a77cd023ed5c9/tumblr_molrh3GMHZ1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.cartoonbrew.com/disney/disney-releases-frozen-teaser-trailer-84535.html" target="_blank">Um… wait, what?…….what happened?…….</a></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53294630722http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53294630722Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0700frozenanimationdisneysnow queenfilm<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F25833715&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>hope you have a “I.D.G.A.F.O.S” day! :)</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53180671659http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53180671659Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:17:01 -0700musici.d.g.a.f.o.sdillion franciselectronic-danceelectronicMad Decent<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/86aa63fc9eef1d151f4c84e19185918d/tumblr_mof7d9tQeQ1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>quick warm up :)</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53005886443http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/53005886443Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:00:45 -0700artsketchdigitaldrawingdigital sketchphotoshop<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a0639485dae43234934b11adf07b7e35/tumblr_mobgo4CKca1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>June 13th:</strong> <strong>Happy Birthday, Ralph McQuarrie! May the Force be with you!</strong></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52855523375http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52855523375Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:01:15 -0700Artartistmatte paintingRalph McQuarriestar wars<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f4015f4d1878286bf29f1a0bb7151c23/tumblr_mnvrbwq8EQ1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>June 10th: Happy Birthday, Maurice Sendak!</strong></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52614282270http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52614282270Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:00:48 -0700artartistchildren's booksMaurice SendakWhere the wild things are<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ea130f52232f25e5a6fa6914f36cc552/tumblr_mnvrpg8pih1r8hralo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>June 6th: Feliz Cumpleanos, Diego Velazquez!</strong></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52287671222http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/52287671222Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:45:28 -0700artartistdiego velazquezpainting<p>&#8230;latest sketchbook stuff&#8230;</p> <p>i&#8217;ll admit i was a little hesitant to post these up here cause a lot of it has no heart in it. but im doing it anyways, cause its a way of overcoming that fear of showing my worst. my lamest. my weakest. and personally, these pages carry a lot of meaning for me, despite their lack of spark and genius, because they reflect me during the last leg of the semester&#8230;.</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/012c3430c144460837217843a547a385/tumblr_inline_mnojy6GhEW1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/fd92717f960119fc00c5eb4f03b776dc/tumblr_inline_mnojz3jTnR1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>i had no spark. i was no genius. i lost a lot of energy, artistically, and just ran into a serious creative block. i felt that i was getting no where despite the efforts i put in.</p> <p>worst feeling in the world.</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/5134ea6092badabb65ab0c052035cbeb/tumblr_inline_mnok4cE9He1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/45b345e263efe903c3f1f9a32a0bfcbb/tumblr_inline_mnok7l4FSd1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/bc86a2406bdf0258af8d93cec89dc682/tumblr_inline_mnok86EjHI1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>its the worst because it made me doubt my abilities and question if it was all really worth the trouble. i know im no michelangelo and there&#8217;s still lots to learn, but its hard to keep it up when not only am I doubting myself, but when other people are doubting me too.</p> <p>it was pretty discouraging, and in the end, i found myself bored with my projects and uninterested in painting, sketching, or whatever. no, i wouldn&#8217;t call it a depression, but it was sad not wanting to do what i once loved to do.</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/0b763f85e877b6df580160dabc833033/tumblr_inline_mnokt2dswd1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/01da546651a749fba12f157dbf53aa30/tumblr_inline_mnokv6d9BV1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/16ef569545072abaf6d86b254150432b/tumblr_inline_mnokvuU2sY1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/4a06524097d108ff85bfabff5c9b9608/tumblr_inline_mnokwbjnDF1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/95c85dee2c59bde1c192aa9d27be7391/tumblr_inline_mnolht5x6r1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>it became apparent to me when i realized i didnt even care to sketch in my sketchbook, my once-safe haven from artistic blocks. </p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/51a518d390850ab15ef06a56d0aed740/tumblr_inline_mnolkqqomV1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/ec024829dff1434cb70c558eb9ec350b/tumblr_inline_mnolowqRh61r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/2d32a378310c58856b92384ecffc4455/tumblr_inline_mnonbcXErx1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>nevertheless, i finished and thankfully passed. but unlike previous semesters finals, i didn&#8217;t feel accomplished nor content with myself. i was disappointed.  </p> <p>now, a week into the summer break, its like life decided to take a different turn. and for the better. its like they say: once you hit the bottom, the only way left is up. and things are definitely looking up :)</p> <p>that being said, i just want to reiterate what has been said over and over again: dont <em>ever</em> give up! you be you, and never let anyone tell you otherwise. life is far too short to allow people, who dont even the right to judge you, to bring you down. get out there and let the world know who you are! :D</p> <p>Thanks for reading. &lt;3</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/c8bc4db914c19d209cf6167ee5b10197/tumblr_inline_mnona4J0Ai1r4av6e.jpg"/></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51832440473http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51832440473Fri, 31 May 2013 15:03:00 -0700artsketchbooksketchdrawingpaintingdon't ever give up<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F93366032&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>This has been my theme song since my summer break started.</p> <p>Been keeping busy with a lot of “big-girl” stuff, and this week just got better :) Lots of good things happening. Hope to update y’all later :)</p> <p>Peace!</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51737689287http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51737689287Thu, 30 May 2013 11:21:36 -0700musicdespicable mehappypharrell<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b5bdfc484fe4ba9b2e499a1321999a51/tumblr_mnlh1saIVe1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>uma thurman at the 66th annual cannes film festival :)</p> <p>….aaaggh tumblr! desaturate my colors, willl you!</p> <p>hope it doesn’t look too bad on your monitors…..</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51702431301http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51702431301Wed, 29 May 2013 21:41:00 -0700artdigital sketchfashion illustrationfashionUma Thurmanfilmfilm festivalCannes<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/392aadc67334f96aca6d86d1849b36ca/tumblr_mnfre67tfo1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you haven’t seen this movie, go see it!</p> <p>Why are you still reading??</p> <p>GO!</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51442484621http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51442484621Sun, 26 May 2013 19:39:41 -0700artart decothe great gatsbyfilm<div> <p>bleh… finally summer break is here! and now I can focus on doing my <em>own </em>stuff. To kick things off, I digitally colored the sketch Sam Kieth drew for me a few months ago. He actually suggested for me to color it. lol.</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/79a318856aee50de9391e694a09078b0/tumblr_inline_mnagt8Km7J1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>Well here are some quick ideas… I doubt this is what he had in mind… Many apologies, Mr. Kieth&#8230;</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/b772763a09730589abbaa6f7e3e15716/tumblr_inline_mnagwploLP1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/53b3f2370c02545e5442de5948aa488c/tumblr_inline_mnagygO1Hg1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/77d9e6101768d5a979f4eba17a9331a3/tumblr_inline_mnagz8rE411r4av6e.jpg"/></p> </div>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51209203969http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51209203969Thu, 23 May 2013 23:07:20 -0700artsketchdoodlesam kiethJulie Wintersdigital sketch<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5621813a7f43df782497437e455224be/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/5d256957e585165f2e1164c7fbded32d/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9467a0da2e0f502423631ef42c9b9c86/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/87eba80018f7fb7e011feff6d53a92be/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0fa18c08219cc3986c4a5c282c1de96e/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1fb720729809ef7d13fcf0f2f7b5d977/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/94067d220589465b71d011c5cccad868/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/23fd748eb2b6fad94fd412923dfc6b92/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo7_500.jpg"/><br/> For Fun<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/c172743307eadb5af007e316b7eb890c/tumblr_mn7xul8CG81r8hralo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Hercules… IN 3D! (no 3D glasses required) :)</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51095366183http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/51095366183Wed, 22 May 2013 14:18:00 -0700artdisneyherculesmayaanimation3d model<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/48b93d3034ee38f8bee2318d9526ecd0/tumblr_mn1bx9nXnj1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>sigh</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/50797349898http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/50797349898Sun, 19 May 2013 00:39:09 -0700summerfinalsdoodlesketch<iframe src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F55613786&liking=false&sharing=false&origin=tumblr" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" class="soundcloud_audio_player" width="500" height="116"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Hey Tumblr Buddies! Some music for your Thursday. </p> <p>Special shoutout to all fellow college students across America, the World, and Universe prepping for finals. Good Luck Y’all!</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49999382401http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49999382401Thu, 09 May 2013 00:31:35 -0700yellow bridgesel ten elevenmusicpost-rockfinalscollege<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d85e1cf2a100e3256b922d52072afc75/tumblr_mmfv35Szbl1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The Great Ray Harryhausen passed away today.</p> <p>June 29th 1920 - May 7th 2013</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49864318819http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49864318819Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:53 -0700artfilmray harryhausenharryhausenMonstercinemaanimationstop-motion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a8df95660fb06338adfc9c8a62b80ed4/tumblr_mm6zmfoC5O1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong>Gallery Update</strong>: Now you can view and auction for everyone’s wonderful Pokeart (click on pic) :) Profits of the auction go to Canines for Disabled Kids.</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49465735526http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49465735526Thu, 02 May 2013 15:25:27 -0700pokemonartRare Candygallerypokeartillustrationanimation<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8e76b47193203dec204d3413e8ab021/tumblr_mm58gyWmPG1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>remember that <a href="http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/44773497577/graveler-i-choose-you-never-thought-i-would" target="_blank">pokemon piece</a> i did awhile ago?</p> <p>Well its gonna be showing at this event, along with 150 other pokemon treasures created by my A/I buddies :) So if you’re in town and want some Friday Fun, feel free to stop by!</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49395587153http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49395587153Wed, 01 May 2013 16:41:00 -0700artpokemonpokeartgravelerIllustrationcharityrare candy<p>Awww yeah, buddies&#8230; One of my biggest dreams have come true: meeting the great and ever-so talented, Sam Kieth!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/f61e0f59954e887287c9e59637fc53c5/tumblr_inline_mm2xh6kUJ61r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>&#8220;Who is this guy?&#8221;, you ask. </p> <p>Google him. You will not be sorry, I promise you. </p> <p>Anyhow, Sam Kieth is someone I have sorely admired for a long time, ever since MTV turned his comic book series &#8220;The MAXX&#8221; into a short animated series (this was back in the 90s when MTV was awesome, k? lol)</p> <p>Mr. Kieth shares a lot of his work through his wonderful blog, <a href="http://samkieth.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Trout-A-Verse</a>, but its rare for him to come out and make appearances&#8230; until recently! So it was a <em>real </em>treat for us fans in the Bay Area when the Cartoon Art Museum hosted a book-signing and exhibition of original Kieth work!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/4849db95f2f0573cb7e642456674d7cd/tumblr_inline_mm2y313F9q1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>It was sooo worth the trip and the wait in line to finally meet one of my heroes. MoreOVER, Mr. Keith was nice enough to offer original SKETCHESSSS to his fans. &lt;3</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/47ed0717485cb9fa73f952500381738f/tumblr_inline_mm2y524hqF1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/fbdcfe5f52a46c1e43a866e127399481/tumblr_inline_mm2y72kyY71r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>My kid sister. Me. SAM KIETH!!!</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/7986c38e95d21a000d2606b575579b11/tumblr_inline_mm32azC88L1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/47557e5b68c949f403b811b697fe46c1/tumblr_inline_mm32crOq1Z1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/e7d0a308189939ce1bf51c1af7d5f668/tumblr_inline_mm2y9mUK0l1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/15eef1e8294d05eea5c082ec637c77b0/tumblr_inline_mm2ybv0YTl1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>JULIE WINTERS&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.in MY SKETCHBOOK!!! (yeah, you jelly lol)</p> <p>Seriously guys, I&#8217;m not one to get excited over a lot of things&#8230; but this&#8230; this was pretty dope. </p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/142a5f46e752559fc6d796c750b5376a/tumblr_inline_mm2yfwiRDe1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/06ff79e9e64b7d84357d975092db13d6/tumblr_inline_mm2ygitYhc1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>One of my favorite, all-time pieces. Probably the one that help me discover Rene Gruau, and the wonderful world of fashion illustration. Fashion Design from a comic book guy? hmm. something to think about.</p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/d598492ae1a5d7196485b4918e1e9b49/tumblr_inline_mm31r4Pg1d1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p><img alt="image" src="http://media.tumblr.com/e67f5bce472ac6ce4fc192c0c588135a/tumblr_inline_mm31rp23Lv1r4av6e.jpg"/></p> <p>Anyone who has read or seen the The MAXX knows that it&#8217;s a pretty deep and twisted story. I remembered watching this section in the animated series as a kid&#8230; and it really stuck with me. eee&#8230; it was a little surreal seeing an actual and original image that dwelled deep in my childhood&#8230;</p> <p>Like I said, it was a crazy and exciting experience :)</p> <p>I &lt;3 Sam Kieth!</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49278094127http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/49278094127Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:31:00 -0700artillustrationThe Maxxsam kiethComicsCartoon Art MuseumTrout-A-VerseJulie Winters<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ac506d212a33f6b85e78a01785953f5c/tumblr_mlu5z8rA5v1r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><a href="http://mssilvas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog makeover!</a> (<span>and updates)</span></strong></p> <p><span>……..if you’re interested :)</span></p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/48890408575http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/48890408575Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:13:00 -0700artart blogportfolioanimationIllustration<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/9378f24eb898155ccdc1b7fa7de28635/tumblr_mlfl0uDJ841r8hralo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>quick mess-around. XP</p>http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/48252729319http://brerlapin.tumblr.com/post/48252729319Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:14:54 -0700sketchdigitaldigital sketchphotoshoppainting