Kendo Art pictures

[Kirsty]

I like to draw, so I decided to draw some pictures of kendo.
The first one I drew a long time ago for my grandma. She wanted me to draw myself in my new bogu. I didn't draw it with the men though, because I couldn't really draw the face that way. It doesn't look a thing like me except for the hair. ^^; I didn't want it to look like me anyway.
The next one is in my signature. I drew it about an hour ago. What do you think? Do you like art? If you happen to make a kendo picture sometime post it here!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendoperson2.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/?)

[Pan-Chan]

Kendo art is awesome.

In the first drawing you look like a Kenshin in the making. Go you for drawing what you like, and giving Mr.Himura a run for his money. :D

[Richiro]

I like to draw too. You probably draw better that I do. Your art is cool!

[Koki]

The drawings are really nice... but the kamae is way off...:D

[Infinity]

The drawings are really nice... but the kamae is way off...:D are you kidding?
when will people learn about artistic licence. if you want acurate images - take a photgraph!
great pics kristy.

[Kirsty]

The drawings are really nice... but the kamae is way off...:DYeah. The pictures aren't acurate. I wasn't looking at anything when I drew them so I had to guess.

[D'Artagnan]

. if you want acurate images - take a photgraph!
.


could I possibly change that to 'take a bad photograph',

some of the most creative photographic imagery conveys altered reality :wink:

[Wongman]

You should consider making the second picture a sticker and sell it. Very nice.

[bokkenbreaker83]

I really like to draw. This is the first year in school I haven't taken art because freshman don't have electives, but I draw in my spare time. I've been working on drawing kendo stances and different kendo items, but they all turn out horrible. I am a really good drawer other than that.

[Infinity]

I really like to draw. This is the first year in school I haven't taken art because freshman don't have electives, but I draw in my spare time. I've been working on drawing kendo stances and different kendo items, but they all turn out horrible. I am a really good drawer other than that. drawing is like kendo - practice, practice and more practice.

[StormTyrant]

Great drawing, i saw some of your other stuff on your homepage the other day, allot of people try to draw anime style and it looks terrible, but to be completly honst you have it down, i mean some of your stuff is just as good as the real thing, you have a real talent for drawing, keep up the good work.

[Richiro]

Heres mine his name is Kenichi Yamamoto. I had to make it small because the computer wouldnt accept it.

[Richiro]

Here is a better pic. That sucks it didnt show up.

[Kirsty]

Heres mine his name is Kenichi Yamamoto. I had to make it small because the computer wouldnt accept it.
I like it! Its very good! You should color it some time. Only if you want to though. ^_^

[Richiro]

Kristy.

How did you post yours on the page like that.

[Kirsty]

Kristy.

How did you post yours on the page like that.I uploaded the pictures on a website and then copied them. Then I pasted them in the message box.

I think you might be able to do this too > [IMG] your picture url [IMG]

[Richiro]

I like it! Its very good! You should color it some time. Only if you want to though. ^_^
Thank You.

I didnt think that it was good or anyone would like it.

I'll draw another one.

[Watcha]

Nice drawings - Hope to see more coming =) I'll try and do some too

[Infinity]

here is one of my watercolours... it is of two of my favourite sempai...
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc1.jpg

[Kirsty]

here is one of my watercolours... it is of two of my favourite sempai...
Whoa! You're really good at that! ^_^ Very cool!

[Kirsty]

Heres another one of mine that I just finished. Its okay I guess.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendo.jpg

[Infinity]

Heres another one of mine that I just finished. Its okay I guess.
very cool kristy. i like your style.

[Richiro]

I've seen only good work come from people taking Kendo. I think after taking Kendo you feel more diciplined and do things differently. Or at least I do!

Beautiful watercolor painting, and Kristy your drawings are better than okay they are Very very good. You draw a lot better than I do.

Thanks, for the good comments though.

[Commander]

Whoa! Love the kendo art guys and gals! :D:D:D

[amaturekid411]

Ilive In Hawaii!!!!!!

[Richiro]

Ilive In Hawaii!!!!!!
Ho bra where u stay?

[Kirsty]

Ilive In Hawaii!!!!!!That was completely random. :rolleyes:
It has nothing to do with this thread.

[D'Artagnan]

Ilive In Hawaii!!!!!!

I Live in England!!!!!!

[Infinity]

I Live in England!!!!!!
i live in AUSTRALIA!

[Kirsty]

i live in AUSTRALIA!
I live in California!!!

[Richiro]

I'm going to start drawing in a few minutes,but i dont know what i should draw(as far as kamae or other positons like taito, or doing the squating down thing, sorry i forgot what its called). Someone please tell me what to draw!

Mahalo.

[Richiro]

I'm going to draw some iai pics too!

[Kirsty]

I'm going to draw some iai pics too!Thats a good idea! ^^

I drew some more pics...but I don't have a scanner right now. o_o Wait! I do have a new picture! Its not that easy to tell what it is...but its a kendo person. ^^; http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendoperson33.jpgI drew it on the computer.

[Infinity]

here is my husband doing iaido.
it is 'sonkyo' when you squat with an opponent.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc8.jpg

[goh]

Infinity,youve got some real talent there.beautiful.

[Kirsty]

I love your paintings Infinity. They are so beautiful! I'm glad that other people are posting pictures too! ^_^

I've been working on some new pictures. I still need a lot of practice though. Oh! This person I've been drawing is someone I made up. You probably knew that already.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendo3.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendo5.jpg

[kendokamax]

cool art! please continue !!

anyone ever made a little kendo comic? That would be nice!!

[Infinity]

cool art! please continue !!

anyone ever made a little kendo comic? That would be nice!! gad, dont go there. there was someone who made images in ms paint and posted them.
it was not art. is was embarassing.
here is another one of mine. i was able to get some great photos on the weekend and will be doing more watercolours soon.
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc3.jpg

[Vortex]

could I possibly change that to 'take a bad photograph',

some of the most creative photographic imagery conveys altered reality :wink:

I got a pic like that. taken at just the right time that was supposed to be a do shot but it was high and hit the guy right in the ribs and you can see part of his face and hes yelling "OWWW!!!" talk about bad...or perferct.... timing depending on your view.

[Kirsty]

cool art! please continue !!

anyone ever made a little kendo comic? That would be nice!!
I might try making a kendo comic someday when I can draw better. =)
I've seen it done before.

[Kirsty]

Heres another one. Its difficult to draw the angle of the shinai just right. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendopepper2.jpg

[Eiliries]

I've seen it done before. Rurouni Kenshi?
I like the shininess of your drawings hair by the way!

[Kirsty]

Rurouni Kenshi?
I like the shininess of your drawings hair by the way!Thanks ^^

I've seen something like kendo in Rurouni. I've never seen anyone wear bogu in it though.

[joekc6nlx]

Kirsty,

You have real talent! Do you do your drawings on the computer, or do you use the old fashioned manual method?

They have a wonderfully drawn anime feeling to them, and I really like the one you posted of the young lady in chudan no kamae back on page 2 of this thread, post #21.

Wish I could have learned to draw that well, but I don't have the patience with myself. This is another good reason to take kendo, you MUST learn patience if you are to succeed.

Thanks for sharing your art with us. I'm looking forward to more of it.

[Kirsty]

Kirsty,

You have real talent! Do you do your drawings on the computer, or do you use the old fashioned manual method?

They have a wonderfully drawn anime feeling to them, and I really like the one you posted of the young lady in chudan no kamae back on page 2 of this thread, post #21.

Wish I could have learned to draw that well, but I don't have the patience with myself. This is another good reason to take kendo, you MUST learn patience if you are to succeed.

Thanks for sharing your art with us. I'm looking forward to more of it.
Thank you! ^_^
Well, I use the old fashioned manual method for my drawings. I bought really good art markers to color my pictures. They work really well.
I'm better at drawing anime style because thats how I learned to draw people. =)
I like putting two things I enjoy together: Kendo, and Drawing/art.
It does take a lot of patience for both kendo and drawing, but if it was really easy, then it might be boring. ^_^

[Kirsty]

Heres a new pic. =) I messed up on a lot of things, but its alright. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendopeppermen.jpg

[ISSAC RU]

good stuff..keep it coming

[rckenshi]

Kirsty,


You're very talented. Are you planning on continuing with your art when you go to college?

Keep it up.

rckenshi

[Kirsty]

Kirsty,


You're very talented. Are you planning on continuing with your art when you go to college?

Keep it up.

rckenshi
Thank you! ^^
Yes. I plan on continuing my art when I go to college. ^_^

[Kirsty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendotwo3.jpg Another new pic! I was finally able to put two people in it.

[Infinity]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendotwo3.jpg Another new pic! I was finally able to put two people in it.
your perspective is getting better kristy. keep it up.

[joekc6nlx]

:smiley:

I'll bet that's a self-portrait on the left, Kirsty is scoring a point with a men strike!

Again, Kirsty, you are doing very well. Maybe some day, you might consider publishing your work in a book. Depending on what you plan to study at college, the journalism department should be able to help you find sources.

I'd certainly buy a copy.

[rckenshi]

:smiley:

I'll bet that's a self-portrait on the left, Kirsty is scoring a point with a men strike!


Yup. That's just what she looked like at Thursday's shiai-keiko.

[Kirsty]

Yup. That's just what she looked like at Thursday's shiai-keiko.
^_^ Thats good! It means I didn't do too bad. :)

My friend is always saying things like, "You liar! You said that girl in the picture you drew wasn't you!"

[latinKenshi73]

gad, dont go there. there was someone who made images in ms paint and posted them.
it was not art. is was embarassing.
here is another one of mine. i was able to get some great photos on the weekend and will be doing more watercolours soon.
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc3.jpg
I really like your art work!! pls add more samples they're really cool!!

[Infinity]

here is another.
i call it 'sonkyo'.
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc9.jpg

[Light Samurai]

Heres a new pic. =) I messed up on a lot of things, but its alright. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendopeppermen.jpgMy favorite so far ^^

[Kirsty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendohitpic.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendokendopic.jpgHere are two new pictures. I need to get a new indigo colored marker soon. Its running out of ink! The markers I need most are always the ones to run out. ^_^;

[Eiliries]

lol! I just realized that all of the shinai in your drawings have dirty/purple/smudged tsuka! That's so cool, I wouldn't have thought of that!

[Kirsty]

lol! I just realized that all of the shinai in your drawings have dirty/purple/smudged tsuka! That's so cool, I wouldn't have thought of that!Yup! I always notice how dirty the tsuka gets, so I decided to add that in my drawings. :) It just wouldn't be complete without it.

[ISSAC RU]

one of my work :
http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=scan00028rt.jpg

[ISSAC RU]

works from the members of Shanghai kendo club

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon43rb.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon411qt.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon12af.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon113bc.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon128us.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon134am.jpg

[Kirsty]

one of my work :
http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=scan00028rt.jpg
I like it! You put a lot of detail in the picture. =)
I have the same planner as you. I draw in it like that too. :silly:

[Kirsty]

works from the members of Shanghai kendo club

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon43rb.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon411qt.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon12af.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon113bc.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon128us.jpg

http://img209.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img209&image=cartoon134am.jpg
Wow! These look like CGs. Very creative pics. =)

[rckenshi]

lol! I just realized that all of the shinai in your drawings have dirty/purple/smudged tsuka! That's so cool, I wouldn't have thought of that!
That's great. I never realized that detail. I guess that attention to detail is what separates the real artists from those of us who can't draw a straight line with a ruler. Keep it up.

BTW Happy Birthday - the big one-seven.

[armourer]

Excellent drawings, like your homepage, Keep up the good work

[Kirsty]

Thanks everyone! =) I drew a new picture except I haven't colored it yet and I don't have my scanner here. I was able to get a new indigo-colored marker though. Its my first picture as a 17-year-old. heh...yeah. Thats not too exciting but its true. For some reason I always end up drawing a new picture on my birthday. I'll make sure to post it next. I hope I don't mess up on the coloring. Sometimes the colors smear and mess up the whole picture. >_< Oh well. I'll just draw a new picture if that happens. =)

[Eiliries]

Thanks everyone! =) I drew a new picture except I haven't colored it yet and I don't have my scanner here. I was able to get a new indigo-colored marker though. Its my first picture as a 17-year-old. heh...yeah. Thats not too exciting but its true. For some reason I always end up drawing a new picture on my birthday. I'll make sure to post it next. I hope I don't mess up on the coloring. Sometimes the colors smear and mess up the whole picture. >_< Oh well. I'll just draw a new picture if that happens. =)
Happy Birthday!!! Your 17th birthday opens up so many opportunities; you can get your driver license and....Uhmm.....Well I guess that's it untill you turn 18....

[Kirsty]

Happy Birthday!!! Your 17th birthday opens up so many opportunities; you can get your driver license and....Uhmm.....Well I guess that's it untill you turn 18....
Thank you! ^_^ Yup. I need to get my driver license soon. I want it! That way I can drive. I can even drive myself to Kendo so my grandma won't have to wait there the whole time. :silly:

[Kirsty]

New picture! I'm happy that I got a new indigo marker. The marker was on sale too! Not that it matters. ^^; Well, here it is. There are obvious mistakes, but thats okay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendodo.jpg

[Infinity]

New picture! I'm happy that I got a new indigo marker. The marker was on sale too! Not that it matters. ^^; Well, here it is. There are obvious mistakes, but thats okay.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendodo.jpg there are no mistakes in art.
only children and fools criticise artistic licence...
good work kristy.

[Kirsty]

there are no mistakes in art.
only children and fools criticise artistic licence...
good work kristy.
Thank you! Thats true. Art doesn't have to be "perfect". ^_^

[TylerY]

Does this count as art? I took this picture when i was REALLY bored:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/tylerye789/samuraibunnyCHARGE.jpg

[AkuSokuZan]

Now that is just plain funny (But imaginitive!!!)


I really love your work Kirsty and i'm sure that you could start a comic with it because it really is unique. After all, art doesn't have to be "correct" to look nice!!

[Infinity]

Does this count as art? I took this picture when i was REALLY bored:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/tylerye789/samuraibunnyCHARGE.jpg samurai bunny on his trusty mythical steed!!
ahahaha! nice one, tyler

[joekc6nlx]

Kirsty,

The do cut is really great. As Infinity stated, artistic license is perfectly legal. Besides, it's the concept you're trying to convey, not the technical application of the shinai.

It isn't a question of obvious mistakes, since you are illustrating a do cut, and most of us understand the concept. To ask you to draw perfect technique is to rob you of the artistic quality of your drawing. You aren't drawing for an instruction manual, you are drawing to illustrate the concepts of kendo, plus to entertain us and yourself with your talent.

Don't apologize for any "mistakes" in your illustrations, consider your art similar to kendo, always striving for perfection. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to show the spirit and you are doing that very well.

Keep it up!

[Kirsty]

Thanks again everyone! Thank you for all the advice. ^_^

^^ Oh! Yes that does count as art TylerY. Its very funny! :silly:

[latinKenshi73]

here is another.
i call it 'sonkyo'.
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc9.jpg
I like this one too!! hey do u mind if i post some of these pics on my home page in my space. I just like to show them off they're soo cool. Do u have any new ones? cya.

[Kirsty]

o_o... I drew another new picture. I haven't drawn any in a while. This one looks a little like the last one I drew. I wanted to add something to it so they wouldn't look so similar, so I added the sakura. =) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendoshinaii2.jpg

[Light Samurai]

Holy crud Kirsty. great job! You excel in art and stuff ^^; This might be random, but as I suggestion, maybe try like someone practing kendo/kenjutsu alone in the mountains. Just a idea ^^;; It's kind of my dream to do that kind of stuff...

[joekc6nlx]

I just received my latest order from E-bogu this morning, one of the things I ordered was a hand-stitched leather tsuba. This tsuba is embossed with sakura all over.

(For those of you who don't know, sakura is cherry blossom.)
Kirsty, this latest pic is a men strike, the other one was to the do. The sakura are a nice touch!

[TylerY]

I suck at drawing but one must fear the power of math (boredom)!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/tylerye789/IMG_4519.jpg

These are actually my math notes, as you can see, not much effort was actually put into the math itself

[ISSAC RU]

Die math DIE !!!!

[TylerY]

I agree entirely

[AkuSokuZan]

Call me a nerd, but I prefer math when it comes to comparing subjects to language arts, and social studies...

[Kirsty]

I suck at drawing but one must fear the power of math (boredom)!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v331/tylerye789/IMG_4519.jpg

These are actually my math notes, as you can see, not much effort was actually put into the math itself
=P I draw all over my math notes too.

[TylerY]

Hehe, post some of them! Are they as good as your other drawings?

[nodachi]

I suck at drawing but one must fear the power of math (boredom)!


These are actually my math notes, as you can see, not much effort was actually put into the math itself


What have you done to the beautiful math that should be on that paper... sniff sniff... it's a tradegy... by the way... HAPPY PI DAY EVERYONE!!! :)

[Infinity]

here is a new watercolour of one of my favourite sempai, she is on the right. it is the instant before she makes a fantastic scoring do cut.http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc22.jpg

[Kirsty]

Wow! Another beautiful pic. ^_^ I love the way you paint! Keep at it! =)

[armourer]

Infinity, those are excellent water colours, they would make great postcard fronts. If there are more think about it! Kendo art is few and far between, with you and Kirsty we can be visually pleased for years to come. I am trained as a technical illustrator and have long neglected my atr and you guys may have just inspired me to start doing something, so thanks to you!

[armourer]

It may be only a 20 min sketch and a mess about with the photpshop spray gun, but thanks to you two (Kirsty and Infinity) i am now well and truly back on my way! Thanks for the motivation, it was needed.
Sorry i am not sure how to post pics on the message? all i get is url addresses!
http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=200&stc=1 http://www.kendo-world.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=201&stc=1

[Kirsty]

Very pretty pictures armourer! They are kinda small ^^; , but from what I can see, they look really good! The colored one looks well done too! ^_^ So what if its only a 20 minute sketch. Good art doesn't always take long to finish. I don't always spend much time on my pictures unless I color the background. Backgrounds are hard to do! Maybe I will draw a kendo pic with a cool background sometime...I need some new markers first though. Anyway....
I'm happy that you are motivated to create art again. You have a lot of talent for it. =)
Oh! If you want to post the actual picture, just upload it to a website like photobucket.com, and copy and paste the picture itself. Not the url. Thats what I do. =)

[armourer]

Thanks Kirsty, so young yet so wise. Yes i know it's only basics but it's more to me! ha ha

http://photobucket.com/albums/y55/kudasai/Drawings/th_Kendoka01.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/y55/kudasai/Drawings/?action=view&current=Kendoka01.jpg)

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[armourer]

Getting the hang of it now!



http://photobucket.com/albums/y55/kudasai/Drawings/th_Kendoka01col.jpg (http://photobucket.com/albums/y55/kudasai/Drawings/?action=view&current=Kendoka01col.jpg)

[Infinity]

i love the look of photoshop work.
sometimes i prefer the more tactile essence of painting with watercolours.
though in photoshop, i like the control/z to undo a mistake.
its very hard to undo a mistake in watercolours.

i too am a trained art teacher and i find it hard to produce a lot of art work.
it is not that i am not inspired i think it is the time factor.
i get in and paint whenever i can.

here is a tenegui that i painted recently.
i used silk paint and i wear it most training sessions. it is wearing well.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/tenugui04.jpg

[armourer]

Nice perspective, Well Done!

[AkuSokuZan]

Good proportions, amazing!!

[joekc6nlx]

As the Microsoft commercial states - "We stand in awe of your potential." I have to say that every one of these pictures is outstanding.

Infinity, beautiful tenegui. One must always take the time to do the things one enjoys, else there is no joy in life. Even if it's sitting out in a garden listening to the sounds of life around you, you have to have your own time.

To all, once again, thank you for sharing your wonderfully beautiful artwork.

[Taisaburo]

i love the look of photoshop work.
sometimes i prefer the more tactile essence of painting with watercolours.
though in photoshop, i like the control/z to undo a mistake.
its very hard to undo a mistake in watercolours.

i too am a trained art teacher and i find it hard to produce a lot of art work.
it is not that i am not inspired i think it is the time factor.
i get in and paint whenever i can.

here is a tenegui that i painted recently.
i used silk paint and i wear it most training sessions. it is wearing well.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/tenugui04.jpg

Now that's cool. You should have that reproduced in a large amount, and sell them.

[Infinity]

Now that's cool. You should have that reproduced in a large amount, and sell them.
thank you.
i have painted quite a few. different images, same style.
they are for sale.
pm me if you are interested.

[iam_pk]

these are not really kendo one.....but just to share~

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/iam_pk/web/pic6.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y50/iam_pk/web/pic3.jpg

[Kirsty]

http://www.thefilebucket.com/userfiles/vanillakirsty/pepperandpeople.JPGMy newest picture! These are just people I made up. I wanted to draw something different and make it a little more interesting, so I drew three people. Its very rare for me to draw more than two people. I guess this is a small sign of improvement. ^^ Oh! And if you can't see the picture please tell me because I had to upload it on another website. Photobucket isn't working right now. =(

By the way:I like those pictures iam_pk and the tenugui is beautiful Infinity. ^_^

[Musha]

Hi Kirsty! I like your style of drawing. Some people go over board trying to copy the manga stuff but yours seem more of a mix, origional style :wink:.
Its just I got confused because [ten] is missing, the part your forhead slots into. This goes about 3 slats down so on your picture it makes there forheads look strange to me.

I like the faces though so theres nothing wrong :D.

[Kirsty]

Hi Kirsty! I like your style of drawing. Some people go over board trying to copy the manga stuff but yours seem more of a mix, origional style :wink:.
Its just I got confused because [ten] is missing, the part your forhead slots into. This goes about 3 slats down so on your picture it makes there forheads look strange to me.

I like the faces though so theres nothing wrong :D.

Hi! Thanks for the comment. ^^ The forheads do look a little strange. I'm still getting the hang of drawing people in bogu. :)

Yeah. I'm trying to develop my own style. I'm glad someone noticed that. =)

Anyway, thanks again! ^_^

[Infinity]

hey great work again, Kristy. your style is really developing.


here are a few more images of other tenegui i have painted.

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/tenugui01.jpg

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/tenugui02.jpg

http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/tenugui03.jpg




i have also experiemented in a sakura red with some great results.
images on their way...

[Commander]

Nice work! :D


Where can i buy a plain tenugui?

[Infinity]

Nice work! :D


Where can i buy a plain tenugui?
japan. i dont think it is made anywhere else.

[joekc6nlx]

japan. i dont think it is made anywhere else.

Is there something special about the cotton fabric used in tenegui? If not, it should be just as easy to buy cotton fabric at a fabric store, cut it, and have the long edges sewn to prevent fraying. After you've washed it to remove the manufacturer's sizing, you can then decorate it as you like.

I've considered doing this, but have refrained since I don't have a sewing machine, and my artwork is terrible at best.

[Infinity]

Is there something special about the cotton fabric used in tenegui? If not, it should be just as easy to buy cotton fabric at a fabric store, cut it, and have the long edges sewn to prevent fraying. After you've washed it to remove the manufacturer's sizing, you can then decorate it as you like.

I've considered doing this, but have refrained since I don't have a sewing machine, and my artwork is terrible at best.
tenegui fabric is a specific width. other than that is is fine cotton material. 'the long edges' are the salvage (sp?) and probably would be rather bulky if you were to sew a hem or overlock that edge.
there has been quite a lot written about this topic on these forums.

[Kirsty]

Another picture! This one is different from the rest because it actually has a background. I don't take credit for the background. I borrowed it from my dojo's website. Maybe I can take some pictures of people practicing in the dojo and draw more pictures like this. My mom said that this is a picture of me. Its not me! :silly: I almost didn't post this picture because it looked a little weird with the real picture in the background, but I decided to post it to see what everyone thought. =)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperindojo0.jpg

[Light Samurai]

Another picture! This one is different from the rest because it actually has a background. I don't take credit for the background. I borrowed it from my dojo's website. Maybe I can take some pictures of people practicing in the dojo and draw more pictures like this. My mom said that this is a picture of me. Its not me! :silly: I almost didn't post this picture because it looked a little weird with the real picture in the background, but I decided to post it to see what everyone thought. =)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperindojo0.jpg

I absolutley love it. It's perfectly blended into the background. I've seen some pictures where there is white around the picture and the background, but this one is good.

[Kirsty]

I absolutley love it. It's perfectly blended into the background. I've seen some pictures where there is white around the picture and the background, but this one is good.

Thanks ^^

I made sure that there was no white around the picture. I hate how scanners scan. There is always a white outline.

[Light Samurai]

Thanks ^^

I made sure that there was no white around the picture. I hate how scanners scan. There is always a white outline.
Are you sure none of the pictures you draw look like you? :p

[Kirsty]

Are you sure none of the pictures you draw look like you? :p

=P
They might look a little like me. I'm taller and have blue eyes. I'm also not very pretty. Of course...they aren't realistic pictures, so I can't really use that as an excuse. :silly:

[Light Samurai]

=P
They might look a little like me. I'm taller and have blue eyes. I'm also not very pretty. Of course...they aren't realistic pictures, so I can't really use that as an excuse. :silly:
So close. But, I bet your putting yourself down by saying your not very pretty. If your not physically pretty, your personality defiantely(sp?) is.

[Kirsty]

So close. But, I bet your putting yourself down by saying your not very pretty. If your not physically pretty, your personality defiantely(sp?) is.

Thank you =)
^^; Yeah. I'm putting myself down. I really don't like how I look though. That girl I draw does look similar to me. It makes me happy when people say that girl is me even though it really isn't. =P
I should draw a picture of me and that girl I always draw so people can see the real difference. :wink: I think I will, right now! I feel like drawing today. ^_^

[Light Samurai]

Thank you =)
^^; Yeah. I'm putting myself down. I really don't like how I look though. That girl I draw does look similar to me. It makes me happy when people say that girl is me even though it really isn't. =P
I should draw a picture of me and that girl I always draw so people can see the real difference. :wink: I think I will, right now! I feel like drawing today. ^_^
Great! I always think I'm ugly, but I realize that there's someone for everyone. :)

[joekc6nlx]

Kirsty,

Remember the children's story about the Ugly Duckling?

[Kirsty]

Kirsty,

Remember the children's story about the Ugly Duckling?

Yeah I remember that. ^^ I like that story. =) I could be the ugly duckling! :wink:

^_^ I guess a lot of people think they are ugly when its really not true. Now I'm saying stuff I should have said to myself in the first place. =P And you're right Light Samurai. There is someone for everyone. =)

Anyway, here is another new picture. I didn't spend much time one this one. I was kinda multitasking.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperandi.jpgIts a picture of me and the other girl I always draw. I hope I don't look much different from that. Well, its not realistic like I said earlier, but they do resemble real people. ^^;

[Light Samurai]

Yeah I remember that. ^^ I like that story. =) I could be the ugly duckling! :wink:

^_^ I guess a lot of people think they are ugly when its really not true. Now I'm saying stuff I should have said to myself in the first place. =P And you're right Light Samurai. There is someone for everyone. =)

Anyway, here is another new picture. I didn't spend much time one this one. I was kinda multitasking.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperandi.jpgIts a picture of me and the other girl I always draw. I hope I don't look much different from that. Well, its not realistic like I said earlier, but they do resemble real people. ^^;
I assume your on the left. Good job, although the giirl's ear(The girl on the Right.) looks smudged with pencil/lead/ink. But that's okay, still a good job. I notice you have better handwriting then me. -poins to your name on the picture-

[joekc6nlx]

Yeah I remember that. ^^ I like that story. =) I could be the ugly duckling! :wink:


Its a picture of me and the other girl I always draw. I hope I don't look much different from that. Well, its not realistic like I said earlier, but they do resemble real people. ^^;

Hey, as I said, when the Ugly Duckling finally got a chance to look at his/her reflection in the pond, there was no ugly duckling looking back -There are no ugly ducklings in those pictures. The one with the two of you is a really good picture, and so is the one with the dojo background blended in.

Ah, Kirsty is a talented artist, and she does kendo, too! What a great combination!

[Kirsty]

Hey, as I said, when the Ugly Duckling finally got a chance to look at his/her reflection in the pond, there was no ugly duckling looking back -There are no ugly ducklings in those pictures. The one with the two of you is a really good picture, and so is the one with the dojo background blended in.

Ah, Kirsty is a talented artist, and she does kendo, too! What a great combination!

Thank you! ^_^

[Eiliries]

Anyways, awesome pictures as always Kirsty! I especially like the one with the dojo as a background, so clever!
The Ugly Duckling theory doesn't always work though, the other day I had the misfortune of viewing some recent footage of myself; not a pretty sight, I knew there was a reason I avoid mirrors...

[Kirsty]

Anyways, awesome pictures as always Kirsty! I especially like the one with the dojo as a background, so clever!
The Ugly Duckling theory doesn't always work though, the other day I had the misfortune of viewing some recent footage of myself; not a pretty sight, I knew there was a reason I avoid mirrors...

Thanks ^^

Yeah. You're right about that theory. I hate mirrors and I'd rather not see pictures or videos of myself. :silly:

[joekc6nlx]

Ah yes, mirrors can reveal our flaws, but what a wonderful way to see what you are doing wrong. If sensei says you're not putting your feet correctly, watching a video of yourself will at least give you an idea of what you're doing wrong. In that respect, it enhances, rather than destroys your determination.

I would really look forward to seeing some video of me in action, whether at keiko or in a shiai. I would look to see what bad habits I had, and try to correct them. But that's just me...

[Kirsty]

Ah yes, mirrors can reveal our flaws, but what a wonderful way to see what you are doing wrong. If sensei says you're not putting your feet correctly, watching a video (http://get-certified.net/?go=video) of yourself will at least give you an idea of what you're doing wrong. In that respect, it enhances, rather than destroys your determination.

I would really look forward to seeing some video (http://go-all.com/?go=video) of me in action, whether at keiko or in a shiai. I would look to see what bad habits I had, and try to correct them. But that's just me...

I think I'll have someone video (http://go-acct.com/?go=video) tape me in kendo sometime to see exactly what I'm doing wrong. It would be very helpful. Sometimes I wish there was a big mirror in the dojo so I could see what I'm doing wrong, but then I think how weird a mirror would look in a nice dojo like that. A video (http://get-certified.net/?go=video) camera should work just fine. ^_^

[Nagi David]

one of my design (for Naginata) :

http://membres.lycos.fr/naginataforet/images/peinture.jpg

a few logo I did for various tournament:

http://www.lenaginata.be/images/championnat_monde/2003/bouton02.JPG

http://www.lenaginata.be/images/10fede/affiche1.jpg

[Light Samurai]

I think I'll have someone video (http://go-acct.com/?go=video) tape me in kendo sometime to see exactly what I'm doing wrong. It would be very helpful. Sometimes I wish there was a big mirror in the dojo so I could see what I'm doing wrong, but then I think how weird a mirror would look in a nice dojo like that. A video (http://get-certified.net/?go=video) camera should work just fine. ^_^
Back when i was doing Okinawan Kempo, we had mirriors for walls... :)

[GoldenShinai]

wow Kirsty, these are really great! see how many fans you have?

[Kirsty]

wow Kirsty, these are really great! see how many fans you have?

Thank you ^^

I guess I do have some fans. I never thought of it that way. :)
If thats the case then I'm definately a fan of the other people who posted their work on here.

[Kirsty]

one of my design (for Naginata) :

http://membres.lycos.fr/naginataforet/images/peinture.jpg

a few logo I did for various tournament:

http://www.lenaginata.be/images/championnat_monde/2003/bouton02.JPG

http://www.lenaginata.be/images/10fede/affiche1.jpg

Those are cool! I really like the first one. ^_^

[Light Samurai]

Those are cool! I really like the first one. ^_^
I'm a fan of the second one ^^;.

[Nagi David]

thank you,
Congratulation to all of you too for your great work
we are organizing the next Naginata world championship and I've asked the guy who draw one of my favorite comics to do the poster... he agree... Let's hope it will turn out well... the comic's name is Kogaratsu
here is an example
http://membres.lycos.fr/naginataforet/images/koga.jpg

[armourer]

That is wicked, where can you get the comic?

[GoldenShinai]

yeah thats awsome.........perhaps Kirsty should try to do a comic (just something to try)

[Kirsty]

yeah thats awsome.........perhaps Kirsty should try to do a comic (just something to try)

Thats a good idea. ^_^ I've drawn comics before, but not about kendo. I'll try that sometime.

[GoldenShinai]

great! if it is good (like all the rest of your work, so im sure it will be) than post it here! i'll be looking forward to it

[Light Samurai]

great! if it is good (like all the rest of your work, so im sure it will be) than post it here! i'll be looking forward to it
Amen. I'll be looking forward to it Kirsty :)

[Kirsty]

Thanks ^^

I'll make sure to post it. That is what I will try to do next. ^^

[GoldenShinai]

when can we be expecting this peice? we should give her a deadline ;-)

[Light Samurai]

when can we be expecting this peice? we should give her a deadline ;-)
Don't wanna stress her, give her time to do her best :P.

[GoldenShinai]

true, i was being stupid.......you cant rush perfection!

[GoldenShinai]

Thanks ^^

I've seen something like kendo in Rurouni. I've never seen anyone wear bogu in it though.
i believe it is in volume #6 (possibly 5) where kenshin goes to a neighboring Dojo and there is a room full of people in full bogu. In the translated english version, they call "Head! Side! Hand!" and it kind of gets annoying

[Kirsty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendomangatest1.jpg
Here is the first page of a comic I'm starting. Its not that good. The pencil coloring looks terrible! Oh well. ^^; I also don't know if I should add anything to the top right corner. It looks like its missing something. I might make it tell about the main character, Pepper, and that she is in kendo. I didn't plan ahead when I drew this, so I don't think it really makes any sense. I'll let you decide. ^_^ Also, should I continue with this comic or start over?

[rckenshi]

Hey Kirsty,

Good work. I vote for you to keep up with it, let it evolve naturally until it runs its course, then start with something else. Of course, if that's me waiting to do jikeiko with Pepper, then my opinion may be different (just kidding).

rckenshi

[Kirsty]

Thanks. ^_^ If I do keep working on it I need to think of a story too.
I can't say if it is you or not because I'm still not sure who you are. :silly:
That character is based off people from our dojo, but I don't really make them certain people. Kinda like Pepper. She is a little like me, but she is also very different. ^_^

[Kirsty]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendomangatest2.jpg

Heres the next page to the comic. I think I need to work on fitting more pictures on one page. ^^; This time I didn't color anything in because the scanner picks up every single (http://get-data.net/?go=single) line from the pencil. It doesn't look good like that. I also need to think of something for the characters to say. Maybe I'll make them talk more on the page after this. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, I'd appreciate them. ^_^

[GoldenShinai]

yeah! Kirsty's comic is out! WHOOO!!! it looks really good! keep it coming!

[GoldenShinai]

Kirsty, a new thought....how is this read? in english left to right or like a traditional manga?

[Kirsty]

Kirsty, a new thought....how is this read? in english left to right or like a traditional manga?

Left to right. I would have made it like traditional manga, but it might be more confusing. ^^;

[GoldenShinai]

yeah, though it was confusing to me because i just got through reading Kenshin 5-7 last night and my mind is kinda stuck in Right to Left mode :)

[Kaoru]

i believe it is in volume #6 (possibly 5) where kenshin goes to a neighboring Dojo and there is a room full of people in full bogu. In the translated english version, they call "Head! Side! Hand!" and it kind of gets annoying

Yeah, that kind of annoyed me too. You can tell the translators don't do Kendo! :D
Kaoru

[GoldenShinai]

Yeah, that kind of annoyed me too. You can tell the translators don't do Kendo! :D
Kaoru
Yes, Watsuki should of kept it in the original format and then put Men, Do, and Kote in the Glossary in the back..................

[Kaoru]

Yes, Watsuki should of kept it in the original format and then put Men, Do, and Kote in the Glossary in the back..................

I agree! Imagine if one cut was a tsuki... What're they gonna call it... throat!? hahaha! :D That sounds just ridiculous to me! :D

Kaoru

[GoldenShinai]

imagine three tsuki's in a row..........."Throat Stab! Throat Stab! Throat Stab"

[Wes Nazo]

Here's something random:

[Kirsty]

New comic page! This is supposed to happen before the other two pages that I drew. I think it looks better than the other two because I actually colored stuff in and I didnt use any pencil. It was also easier to draw Pepper without any bogu on. =P I still need to practice drawing that. So, tell me what you think? Thanks ^^ Oh! This is read left to right. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga1.jpg

[Light Samurai]

Well drawn ^^ I wonder what will happen next? demons will attack, and she'll be sent into the next dimension where Zima thomas is missing? :p. Just kdding. I'm just really bored.
Peace and Love.

[Kirsty]

Well drawn ^^ I wonder what will happen next? demons will attack, and she'll be sent into the next dimension where Zima thomas is missing? :p. Just kdding. I'm just really bored.
Peace and Love.

Thanks ^^
=P Well, something will happen, but Zima isn't in this story. :silly: I'll try to make it interesting while still keeping it kendoish. < new word. ^^; It may not be a professional manga or anything, but there just aren't enough fictional stories about all about kendo. I'll do my best to write/draw one! ^_^

[Light Samurai]

Thanks ^^
=P Well, something will happen, but Zima isn't in this story. :silly: I'll try to make it interesting while still keeping it kendoish. < new word. ^^; It may not be a professional manga or anything, but there just aren't enough fictional stories about all about kendo. I'll do my best to write/draw one! ^_^
You know, I would love to see a series published...

[Kirsty]

You know, I would love to see a series published...

Yeah! That would be great! =)

[Light Samurai]

Yeah! That would be great! =)
All of your work should be published o.O I could do some calligraphy on a inside page of the title of the manga :p

[Kirsty]

All of your work should be published o.O I could do some calligraphy on a inside page of the title of the manga :p

That would be really neat if my work could be published. ^_^ Theres so much competition though. ^^;. A simple little webcomic is what it will be for now. If some miracle happened and my work was published, I would let you do some calligraphy. ^_^ Hey! You can anyway if you want.

Well, Here is page 2 of the comic/manga...whatever you want to call it. =P Don't worry. There will be actual kendo in it soon. ^_^
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga2.jpg

[Wes Nazo]

Cool. Can't wait for more.

Better than my chicken scratches:

[Light Samurai]

That would be really neat if my work could be published. ^_^ Theres so much competition though. ^^;. A simple little webcomic is what it will be for now. If some miracle happened and my work was published, I would let you do some calligraphy. ^_^ Hey! You can anyway if you want.

Well, Here is page 2 of the comic/manga...whatever you want to call it. =P Don't worry. There will be actual kendo in it soon. ^_^
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga2.jpg

Cool. I noticed the guy in the comic reminds me of myself.^^; anyway, good job Kirsty ^^

[Kirsty]

Cool. Can't wait for more.

Better than my chicken scratches:

Thanks ^^;

I like the pictures you drew! Especially the last one! El gato! Its awesome.

[Kirsty]

Cool. I noticed the guy in the comic reminds me of myself.^^; anyway, good job Kirsty ^^

haha. He reminds you of yourself? ^^ Cool! I just started drawing and he ended up like that.

[Light Samurai]

haha. He reminds you of yourself? ^^ Cool! I just started drawing and he ended up like that.
yeah. Thje pat on the head. And the hair style slightly. Talon drew my hair the same way... my hair actually looks like the way you drew it in the morning.

[joekc6nlx]

OOOOOO, a pat on the head.....how condescending, not to mention borderline sexual harassment. I know, I know, they're really good friends.......maybe Pepper should give him a pat on the head with her shinai (after he's put on his bogu, of course.).

Kirsty, very, very good. Don't let the competition scare you, you're doing just fine.

[Kirsty]

OOOOOO, a pat on the head.....how condescending, not to mention borderline sexual harassment. I know, I know, they're really good friends.......maybe Pepper should give him a pat on the head with her shinai (after he's put on his bogu, of course.).

Kirsty, very, very good. Don't let the competition scare you, you're doing just fine.

Thanks. ^^

haha. Yeah, they are really good friends. I'll make sure thats more clear as the story goes on. And Yes, I will make sure Pepper gives him a smack (not pat :silly: ) on the head when they have bogu on. =P

[rckenshi]

I know what happens next! One of them sweeps the floor, while the other one fills the water cooler with ice and water. Then when Sensei shows up they both help him bring his stuff into the dojo from the car. OK, OK so now you see why I don't create manga (besides having no artistic ability) - too deeply rooted in reality. Better I should leave the creativity to Kristy.


Good work. Keep it up.

rckenshi

[Kirsty]

I know what happens next! One of them sweeps the floor, while the other one fills the water cooler with ice and water. Then when Sensei shows up they both help him bring his stuff into the dojo from the car. OK, OK so now you see why I don't create manga (besides having no artistic ability) - too deeply rooted in reality. Better I should leave the creativity to Kristy.


Good work. Keep it up.

rckenshi

Thank you ^^
=P Yeah! Something more intersting has to happen than that! ^_^ haha I'll skip over that part. hmm. I'm not known to plan ahead. Even I don't know whats going to happen after the third page! (I sketched the third page already.) What you said is a good idea for something to happen in the background though. It really is! =)

[Wes Nazo]

Thanks! I love your little pic on the far left. It's really cute!

[GoldenShinai]

Cool. Can't wait for more.

Better than my chicken scratches:
:devious: that is freakin awsome!

[GoldenShinai]

haha. He reminds you of yourself? ^^ Cool! I just started drawing and he ended up like that.
no fair! i want a character that looks like me! XD ^^ i love the comic Kirsty it really is great. Your giving Watsuki a run for his money ^^

[Light Samurai]

no fair! i want a character that looks like me! XD ^^ i love the comic Kirsty it really is great. Your giving Watsuki a run for his money ^^
Make him look like me, but have him be my brother! :)

[GoldenShinai]

Make him look like me, but have him be my brother! :) yeak Kirsty, have him be my brother......if this gets published, i wanna say "hey look! that character is based on me!"

[Light Samurai]

yeak Kirsty, have him be my brother......if this gets published, i wanna say "hey look! that character is based on me!"
Exactly. >> and I wanna beat GS in ji-geiko though :p nah. maybe we'll have a kendo quiz to see who wins the ji-geiko in the manga. The quiz wouldn't be part of the manga.

[GoldenShinai]

i wanna win! no fair....................howbout we draw straws or something?

[Light Samurai]

i wanna win! no fair....................howbout we draw straws or something?
You can't draw sticks on the internet. Instead, we'll have a tie. if that's possible.

[GoldenShinai]

alright, we will have a mutual death

[Kirsty]

no fair! i want a character that looks like me! XD ^^ i love the comic Kirsty it really is great. Your giving Watsuki a run for his money ^^

I can try to make a character look like you if you tell me what you look like. =) It might be kinda difficult since I only know you over the internet.

[GoldenShinai]

I can try to make a character look like you if you tell me what you look like. =) It might be kinda difficult since I only know you over the internet.
me and Light Samurai came to the conlusion that if i get a character, im gonna be his characters brother and we are going to be equaly skilled in Kendo

[Kirsty]

me and Light Samurai came to the conlusion that if i get a character, im gonna be his characters brother and we are going to be equaly skilled in Kendo

Okay. Thats what I thought. =P

[Kirsty]

I'll make a new character for Light Samurai and a character for you too.

[Eiliries]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/kendomangatest2.jpg

Heres the next page to the comic. I think I need to work on fitting more pictures on one page. ^^; This time I didn't color anything in because the scanner picks up every single (http://get-data.net/?go=single) line from the pencil. It doesn't look good like that. I also need to think of something for the characters to say. Maybe I'll make them talk more on the page after this. If anyone has any suggestions or ideas, I'd appreciate them. ^_^

Suggestion: Make me a character, please? I can be a practice dummy or something if character-space is limited....

[Kirsty]

Suggestion: Make me a character, please? I can be a practice dummy or something if character-space is limited....


Sure! I'll make you a character too. ^_^ It'll be easier since I know you. You don't have to be a practice dummy. =P If you want your character to act or look a certain way you can tell me. =) Same goes for Light Samurai and GoldenShinai. So, if any of you have any ideas for your characters feel free to tell me.

Anyway, I drew the next page. If anyone thinks I should change anything you can tell me. I AM drawing this for everybody and everyone is welcome to help out with the story. ^_^

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga3.jpg

[Kirsty]

o_o;

This page took me forever and it doesn't look all that great! It took me more than 20 tries to get this page the way it is now. ^^; Oh well. At least I finally got it done. I'm going to start introducing new characters soon. ^_^
I just have to get past this boring scene.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga4.jpg
Don't worry. He didn't steal the key. =P

[Frame]

god damn i only just noticed these comic strip thingies, they're brilliant........(must revise must revise, stop wasting time)

[Kirsty]

ty ^^;

There aren't enough kendo comics (kendo manga) and people suggested it, so here it is! A kendo comic! =)

[Light Samurai]

You know how I act. All bubblying. irl I can be quite morbid, so it's your choice. I guess you've seen a pic of me. if not. www.vampirefreaks.com/u/DarkNinja (http://www.vampirefreaks.com/u/DarkNinja)

[Kirsty]

You know how I act. All bubblying. irl I can be quite morbid, so it's your choice. I guess you've seen a pic of me. if not. www.vampirefreaks.com/u/DarkNinja (http://www.vampirefreaks.com/u/DarkNinja)

Okay. ^_^ I designed your character. It looks similiar to the other guy character (don't have a name for him yet), but I think people will be able to tell the difference. Your hair style will be slightly different and I will color it in. The face is also a little different from the other character. =)

[Wes Nazo]

Alright! The saga continues...

"Make ME character! DANCE MONKEY DANCE!"

...sorry. I got kinda carried away.

[Kirsty]

5th page is here! This one looks kinda weird. I decided to put Zima in this story after all. Zima is from another story I am writing. It isn't a comic though. More characters are coming up!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga5.jpg

[GoldenShinai]

Zima looks like Pepper having a bad hair day XD. I'm sorry, i couldnt resist. It looks great Kirsty. keep it up. And give yourself more credit. Before every page you say something like "it looks weird" or "its not that good". Lighten up. We love your work and its great.

[Kirsty]

Zima looks like Pepper having a bad hair day XD. I'm sorry, i couldnt resist. It looks great Kirsty. keep it up. And give yourself more credit. Before every page you say something like "it looks weird" or "its not that good". Lighten up. We love your work and its great.

Thanks ^^:
XD Yeah Zima's hair is kinda crazy, but there had to be some way to tell them apart. =P

[GoldenShinai]

lol, i love it, its awsome! i want hair like hers (if i was a girl) . XD

[Mibu-Ro[Okita]]

your art inspires me, i still can't draw unless I have a picture of what it is in front of me. I just really struggle with faces and hands, for the most part I can do the other stuff. But seriously, your stuff is great.

Okita

ps. Yay!! I got a new avatar!!!

[Kirsty]

']your art inspires me, i still can't draw unless I have a picture of what it is in front of me. I just really struggle with faces and hands, for the most part I can do the other stuff. But seriously, your stuff is great.

Okita

ps. Yay!! I got a new avatar!!!

Thanks ^^
You should see some of my old drawings. I couldn't even draw hands! I've come a long way in my drawing and I still need a lot of practice. I'm not good at copying stuff. When I try to copy something it always looks completely different for some reason. ^^;

[Kirsty]

lol, i love it, its awsome! i want hair like hers (if i was a girl) . XD

haha :silly: It wouldn't be easy getting your hair like that.

[Mibu-Ro[Okita]]

Yeah, I don't know if it would be possible at all, but if you could that would be just awesome.:)

[Kirsty]

Here is the 6th page. This one didn't take me very long for some reason. Some pages take me the whole day. O_o; I mess up on those pages...ink smears, faces turn out weird...stuff like that. None of my pictures look perfect, but some of them I just have to do over. ^^;
For the people who want their own characters, I would like to know what you want your character's names to be. I'll make them have your own names if you want, but in case you don't want to give away personal (http://go-acct.com/?go=personal) information, like your name, I want to see what you want.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga6.jpg

[Light Samurai]

As always, very nice ^^ I wonder who the new person is? ^_^;

[GoldenShinai]

great as always! i love it!

[Kirsty]

Here is page 7...finally! It looks like I rushed through it. =(
Oh well. At least I got it done! I've been at work all week. I work at a flower (http://get-faster.com/?go=flower) shop and there are so many orders to take care of. Its crazy! Anyway, here is the 7th comic page. Hope you like it. ^^;
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v161/vanillakirsty/pepperkendomanga7.jpg

[Darth Neighbour]

really nice
when it comes to the first printed examples, they will become a collectors item and someday make a fortune at ebay ;-)


good luck

[joekc6nlx]

really nice
when it comes to the first printed examples, they will become a collectors item and someday make a fortune at ebay ;-)


good luck

Let's hope that the fortune goes to Kirsty, not to some anonymous speculator selling items on eBay. Nothing wrong with selling them, but I remember Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) lost a considerable amount of money from people who ripped off his Calvin character to make it into a little boy urinating on (enter your choice here). He felt it was worth more to do nothing than to try to chase all of these copyright violators down and prosecute.

Kirsty, don't apologize for your work, don't feel as if you have to explain every problem you had. You can tell us, but don't think it's necessary that we know EVERYTHING. You are doing very well with the comic, I know that your time is limited, especially right around this weekend - Mother's Day - so that when you get home, you're probably exhausted.

Keep up the good work.

[Kirsty]

Let's hope that the fortune goes to Kirsty, not to some anonymous speculator selling items on eBay. Nothing wrong with selling them, but I remember Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes) lost a considerable amount of money (http://0-2u.com/?go=money) from people who ripped off his Calvin character to make it into a little boy urinating on (enter your choice here). He felt it was worth more to do nothing than to try to chase all of these copyright violators down and prosecute.
That is something I'm worried about. I hope nobody sees my comics and steals my ideas from them.=( Well, I guess I have all of you as witnesses so if that were to EVER happen it would be okay. ^^


Kirsty, don't apologize for your work, don't feel as if you have to explain every problem you had. You can tell us, but don't think it's necessary that we know EVERYTHING. You are doing very well with the comic, I know that your time is limited, especially right around this weekend - Mother's Day - so that when you get home (http://get-access.com/?go=home), you're probably exhausted.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you =)
Yeah. ^^; Its kinda fun to explain how I drew the comic and everything. I also didn't want anyone to think I was abandoning the comic, so I wrote what took me so long. I'll make sure not to explain every problem I have though. ^^;

[GoldenShinai]

DOnt worry Kirsty, you can trust us! i can be your copywrite bodyguard if you want......just direct me to anyone who steals your work......

[Light Samurai]

DOnt worry Kirsty, you can trust us! i can be your copywrite bodyguard if you want......just direct me to anyone who steals your work......
And if you are, i must be too! XD

[GoldenShinai]

yes, Light and I will protect your beautiful work with our lives! (draws Katana and stands at attention)

[LarsCW]

Kirsty-san when will we get the next page?

[Kirsty]

I'm not sure. I've been busy with other things and then yesterday I found the black art marker I used to color was all dried out...the cap fell off. >< I was afraid that would happen. So, I have to go to the store to get a new one.

[GoldenShinai]

I'm not sure. I've been busy with other things and then yesterday I found the black art marker I used to color was all dried out...the cap fell off. >< I was afraid that would happen. So, I have to go to the store to get a new one.
I've got one! Too bad I can't give it to you...

[AkuSokuZan]

Absolutly AMAZING Kirsty!! Keep up the GREAT work!!!!

[fighting mochi]

don't worry about copyright since you posted publicly on your websight and here. just start putting the symbol for copyright and date and your name on all your artwork. this will help you. you can also look up copyright laws that applys to art. anyway i really like your work and look forward to your next installment.

[asian_knight]

so, how come there hasnt been any new installation to the comic. Im just wondering what has the characters been up too.

[GoldenShinai]

You'll find out, just send Kirsty an art pen.

[nikolaj]

@infnity, awesome watercolors...
(will post some sketches here soon)

[nikolaj]

ok, too lazy to draw up something really good, but I did find an ooold sketch that has something to do with kendo ^^
This is some old character I drew once and resized, in bogu.
(not my usual drawing style btw, waaay symplistic :p)

oh, and btw, yes, I do realize his head is way too big for that men ^^
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v12/tenshi/kendo.jpg

funny how my drawings allways suddenly suck after I scan them.

[Berugijin]

oh, and btw, yes, I do realize his head is way too big for that men ^^


Nice drawing, quite the unique style. The head is not the only thing that's too big though, look at the do.

Sense of proportion, young padawan nikolaj must learn.

[nikolaj]

Nice drawing, quite the unique style. The head is not the only thing that's too big though, look at the do.

Sense of proportion, young padawan nikolaj must learn.

ooooh, but I know the do looks odd, he's ment to be unnaturally tall...
The do fits him (of course, since he's wearing it) but the men wouldn't even fit on his head^^

[AkuSokuZan]

I would have to say that thats a perfect example (in all actuality, it's exagerated) of someone who's really tall but as skinny as a toothpick..

[Infinity]

funny how my drawings allways suddenly suck after I scan them.

i like you style mate.
my opinion for what it is worth - if you want a totally realistic image of a kendoka - take a photograph.

art is not about repoducing exactly what the eye sees.

if that is what you think, you have missed the point and i cant be bothered explaining to you what art is about.

[nikolaj]

i like you style mate.
my opinion for what it is worth - if you want a totally realistic image of a kendoka - take a photograph.

art is not about repoducing exactly what the eye sees.

if that is what you think, you have missed the point and i cant be bothered explaining to you what art is about.
don't worry, I know, it's just that I don't like some aspects of the drawing...
I'm pretty sure that you can tell by the style that it's not supposed to be photographically correct...

[SkippyDaStudent]

I just wanted to say that I have enjoyed everyone's art so far!

A special note to Inifinity: I used one of your watercolors for my desktop background (this one...
http://www.users.bigpond.net.au/heatho/Images/wc22.jpg I just find myself staring at it, it is so good!)

[GoldenShinai]

Yes, that one was really great. One of my favorites as well.

[nikolaj]

myeah, I liked the one with two people doing sonkyo better though...


btw@kirsty I just remembered why your drawings look formiliar, you wouldn't happen to be a fan of Rumiko Takahashi would you?

[Infinity]

thank you guys.

here is my website with a small collection of kendoka watercolours.
check out the tenegui while you are there.

http://www.infinitycreations.com.au/sportinspired.htm

[SkippyDaStudent]

You're welcome Infinity. I should be the one thanking you for making such awesome paintings and sharing them with us.

And thank you for sharing your website as well.

Domo arigato gozaimasu. *bows*

[nikolaj]

those are definitly awesome tenuguis.... I love the one called "spirit"

[SkippyDaStudent]

those are definitly awesome tenuguis.... I love the one called "spirit"

I'm with nikolaj on this one. "Spirit" is definitely my favorite.

[Infinity]

I'm with nikolaj on this one. "Spirit" is definitely my favorite.
you know, it is my favourite as well.
it is drawn from a photograph taken of me and one of my favourite sempai.

ahh our dojo is great, we have heaps of dynamic kendoka i photograph, drawn and paint.
I am never short of inspiration.

thanks for your comments guys. i am working on a few more drawings and i will post them on my site soon.

[projectnavi]

you know, it is my favourite as well.
it is drawn from a photograph taken of me and one of my favourite sempai.

ahh our dojo is great, we have heaps of dynamic kendoka i photograph, drawn and paint.
I am never short of inspiration.

thanks for your comments guys. i am working on a few more drawings and i will post them on my site soon.


good work on your website, infinity ...
i think i enjoyed more your "themed" section...the first 4.

since you seem to be doing your kendo artwork from photography, make sure that you make alot of pictures of the same action, just to make sure you got the correct timing on the strikes that would gives the proper strenght to the image. not sure with what you shoot tho, it might be a problem, mainly with low to medium end digital cameras that take about 2 secs between the moment you hit the button and the moment the frame is actually captured.

oh well, keep up the good work.

I'd like to suggest something as well...since you are selling your artwork online...it might be a good idea to keep down the file size, or to add something in the frame that says its made by you ...
i just made a quick test, and i could print myself a nice work of yours, 11x14 inches at 300dpi, just with your website's example.

you can send me a private message with questions relating to this, if you'd like. if not, good luck.

project

[projectnavi]

upon a second look at your website, i spent more time at the sport inspired section, and i came to wonder how big were the originals paintings on coton ?

i love the use of texture in your work, be it coton like "Spirit" or the Aquarelle (Arches?) paper texture of your other works like the "Sonkyo".

the photographic comment about timing and all came from paintings like "Pete Ippon", definitively not for all of them. I think that for that timing i'm talking about, your more accomplished ones are definitively "Spirit" and also "Pete Men".

hope to see more soon. nice work.

project

[SkippyDaStudent]

I can't wait to see some of your new stuff!

[Infinity]

good work on your website, infinity ...
i think i enjoyed more your "themed" section...the first 4.

since you seem to be doing your kendo artwork from photography, make sure that you make alot of pictures of the same action, just to make sure you got the correct timing on the strikes that would gives the proper strenght to the image. not sure with what you shoot tho, it might be a problem, mainly with low to medium end digital cameras that take about 2 secs between the moment you hit the button and the moment the frame is actually captured.

oh well, keep up the good work.

I'd like to suggest something as well...since you are selling your artwork online...it might be a good idea to keep down the file size, or to add something in the frame that says its made by you ...
i just made a quick test, and i could print myself a nice work of yours, 11x14 inches at 300dpi, just with your website's example.

you can send me a private message with questions relating to this, if you'd like. if not, good luck.

project

thanks mate.
i will be looking into embedding a watermark in all my work.
to tell you the truth, i didnt really think anyone would want to copy or print any of my pics.

thanks for the tip.

[SkippyDaStudent]

to tell you the truth, i didnt really think anyone would want to copy or print any of my pics.

Not to come off as rude, but are you crazy? Your pics are great! I'd be surprised if at some point in time someone didn't try to screw you over and take credit for your stuff.

Just my thoughts, though.

[projectnavi]

thanks mate.
i will be looking into embedding a watermark in all my work.
to tell you the truth, i didnt really think anyone would want to copy or print any of my pics.

thanks for the tip.

well, its not a big deal, but since you are selling them online, you might as well give you the best chances and limit the possibilities of having copies not made by you running around.

It just happened to me with a picture i've made, and i got annoyed.

good luck. selling artwork is hell :wink:

[projectnavi]

Not to come off as rude, but are you crazy? Your pics are great! I'd be surprised if at some point in time someone didn't try to screw you over and take credit for your stuff.

Just my thoughts, though.

well, you already have it on your computer with unauthorized access, if i'm not mistaken :P

i'm kidding. as an artist, i appreciate the fact that you came and said you had it as a background on your computer.

project

[SkippyDaStudent]

well, you already have it on your computer with unauthorized access, if i'm not mistaken :P

Trust me, I've run into the problems of bogus art copies and jerks taking credit for stuff that is not theirs. Because of this, the background I made with the painting credits the artowrk to Infinity, giving a link to her website (edited it once she gave the link). It is only on my computer, where no one has access to it but me. If, at any time, Inifinity wishes me to remove it, I will.


i'm kidding. as an artist, i appreciate the fact that you came and said you had it as a background on your computer.

I know that you were kidding, but I just wanted to be clear that I meant absolutley no disrespect to Infinity or her talent.

[projectnavi]

Trust me, I've run into the problems of bogus art copies and jerks taking credit for stuff that is not theirs. Because of this, the background I made with the painting credits the artowrk to Infinity, giving a link to her website (edited it once she gave the link). It is only on my computer, where no one has access to it but me. If, at any time, Inifinity wishes me to remove it, I will.



I know that you were kidding, but I just wanted to be clear that I meant absolutley no disrespect to Infinity or her talent.


hehe, yeah. it was quite clear. just by posting the fact you had it was enough for me :wink:

[SkippyDaStudent]

No problems then, unless Inifinity has something...

[Infinity]

i am of the opinion if someones wants to take credit for my work, good luck to them.
mmm... as long as its not too much credit.
i know who created it and people who know me and have seen my work in real life know its mine.
that is all i really need. people can copy my work off the net but they havent got the real thing in their folio, i have (or the person i sold it to has it).

hey guys if you want my work on your computer, its yours.
just get in quick as i am in the process of watermarking the images on my site.

and thanks for crediting my work, skippy.

im glad you like it.

[SkippyDaStudent]

I'm of the opinion that one should give credit where credit is due, so no problem whatsoever.

Also, does anyone know what the exchange rate is from USD to AUD? I'm very interested in buying the "Spirit" tenegui.

[Infinity]

$15AUD is about $12 USD at the moment.
postage would be about $5 USD i guess.
pm me if you are interested.

[SkippyDaStudent]

Will do then!

[projectnavi]

I'm of the opinion that one should give credit where credit is due, so no problem whatsoever.

Also, does anyone know what the exchange rate is from USD to AUD? I'm very interested in buying the "Spirit" tenegui.

for any currency check, go to this site :

www.xe.net/ucc (http://www.xe.net/ucc)

can't beat it ! :wink:

[SkippyDaStudent]

Thanks a bunch project!