Marshmelon

If you're an Xbox 360 player looking for real-time game play before you make your purchase, or maybe you want to see some game glitches, Marshmelon might be able to help you with that. His YouTube is uploaded frequently with anything from Metal Gear Rising to Tin Tin game play, so there's a good chance the game you're searching for is there. You'll also find a cute mascot for his channel named "Marshmelon," that I was commissioned to make!

I'm Catbug

Last month my brother left a mysterious YouTube video for me to watch. It was the "Best of Catbug," a compilation of clips featuring a character, voiced by a six year old boy, from Pendleton Ward's web series, Bravest Warriors.



My mind just about exploded from all the cuteness this part-cat, part-ladybug, all-over adorable character had! I immediately fell in love and had to watch the series in its entirety. Although Catbug stands at equal competition with Invader Zim's Gir, I'd say he beats out cute side characters like Adventure Time's BMO, and Futurama's Nibbler. His absurdly cute phrases fueled by his energetic and sweet child-like nature is enough to melt your heart.

Episode 10: Ultra Wankershim

Episode 11: Catbug

The cartoon is a lot of silly fun, and since Catbug appeared at the end of the season, I can only imagine the serious potential for the next season!

The Dead Essential

This month, I was really grateful for the opportunity to be showcased at iam8bit's all-woman art show, "Grace & Ritual." In the sea of pop-cultural art that I am often swimming in, it was refreshing to do a piece stripped down to the raw life of being a human.

No matter how perfect of an outfit I think I have, my look can be destroyed without the right hair. Whether you're a guy or a girl, I feel that hair grooming is a ritualistic necessity. Your hair, in itself, is an outfit, and at times, can make or break you. "The Dead Essential" is a piece based on my constant battle with my hair. These dead fibers will forever be an obstacle in my life, and even more problematic when I grow old and start losing them.

Co-founder Amanda White did a beautiful job curating this show, and you should definitely check it out if you're in the Los Angeles area. All art will be on display till May 26th! If you're interested in my piece, you can adopt her through the iam8bit store : )

Rexy

In my four years of crocheting amigurumi, one thing that hasn't changed is my all-over-ness projects. Between customs, I'll have random characters to make and the tendency to touch-up or continue pieces I've started on long before. So, this time I decided to reconstruct the essence of an old friend I made yeas ago called, "Incognitosaur."

Even though reptiles and dinosaurs have always been dear to me, I rarely crochet any. That's why when I started this project weeks ago, it took me so long to post because I kept adding to it. There are still a few versions I haven't documented, but I decided I've been waiting too long not to debut what I have already. So, without further delay, I introduce my new friend, "Rexy," and all his adaptations:

"PartyRexy"

"BunnyRexy" 

"TeaRexy"

"Damaged Goods Rexy"

"BalleRexy"

They're my new obsession! And although once again, I am pulled away with other commissions, I will return to this line. Be on the lookout : )

So Seriously Cute

My longtime twigga, jMEEZYs commissioned me to make seriously cute comic book villain, Joker. I was super excited cause I haven't made any DC comics characters yet, and Joker is probably my favorite. He may be criminally insane, but I love him just the same for it. 

I initially wanted to make his coat removable, but since he is so small, I decided it would be too bulky. The technique I used gives the working coat effect anyway, so I'm glad it worked out.

Since I usually do Nintendo and cartoon renditions, I loved the change of character scene this time. Not sure who I'll tackle next, but my time in Arkham City has been happily spent.

Frisky

I filled my lack of canine companionship again with a commission to make a uniquely-patterned dog named Frisky.

Her owner wanted the "thumbs up" on the forehead to be prominent, but the most difficulty I had was creating the color pattern on her back!

All in all, she was challenging but very fun to work on! I especially love the elongated body. With characteristics and a name like that, she must be an incredible dog to have around. I'm excited to see the two together : )

Angry Little Asian Girl

"I was born here, you f*cking dipsh!t. Don't you know anything about immigration!?"

- Kim, from Angry Little Girls

The above was basically my attitude the entire time I attended college in eastern Washington. It was tough, and at times, is still tough to be understood as a female Asian American. I know that everyone has their share of stereotypes on their culture/race/class/sexuality, but it's refreshing when we can find humor and relate to our inequalities. That's why I loved doing my latest commission of Lela Lee's character, Kim, a sharp potty-mouthed Asian girl who's not afraid to speak her mind whether or not it may be offensive.

I had seen images of the Angry Little Asian Girl before, but I never divulged into her character till I began working on the project. Not knowing what I was getting into, I started watching videos from the youtube channel to gather inspiration, and I immediately fell in love Kim. Coincidentally, a new video was released during research time:

Having her mannerisms in mind made the project more fun to work on. I ended up wiring her body so she could properly stick the middle at anyone who gets in her way.

I'm really thankful to my sweet client who introduced me to the world of Angry Little Girls. I'm excited and wish Lela Lee the best in all her future angry character endeavors!