Aarti's doodles

Merry X-mas!

2011-12-25T23:59:00.000+01:00

Annual complaint

2011-12-17T01:49:00.002+01:00

I forgot to post this. It's not really wintery yet here, just really rainy and annoying.

Landscaping

2011-11-24T01:04:00.001+01:00

Here's a comic about what's usually a post-hibernation moment.

Flowers

2011-11-19T16:53:00.001+01:00

Here's a watercolour painting i did for someone close.

It's Selfportrait Day again

2011-11-01T17:46:00.000+01:00

And i'm on time again! Spooky!

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-30T02:05:00.000+01:00

I think i'm in time for the holiday for once. Haa, just noticed i forgot to color a detail. Darn it.

Hug

2011-10-03T04:30:00.001+02:00

Can never have too many of these. Getting the hang of inking in Manga Studio. I've tried doing this picture before, but this is the first line i actually really enjoy on it.

Circle of life

2011-10-03T00:06:00.000+02:00

Only way at the moment to be immortal. There's a Dutch version here for sharing.

Manga Studio Test

2011-10-01T19:21:00.000+02:00

Been trying to find a way to draw more. My handjoints are crapping out, meaning that my control suffers. Yay for computers, though it's not ideal and takes extra long. Manga Studio seems a little bit more userfriendly for my inkingneeds than Illustrator is, but i still need to discover soooo much more in the program. And Illustrator is still a first love. Here's a test image, the sketch is years old, but was a good one for playing in MS for the first time. I still went back to Photoshop for colors though. :P

Granny

2011-09-16T00:53:00.001+02:00

Was a good way to think of her by drawing this.

Magic

2011-08-29T23:16:00.001+02:00

Here's a quick one.

Foodstuff

2011-08-04T04:12:00.000+02:00

Here's one, not entirely unrelated to the previous post.

Big girls

2011-08-01T03:10:00.000+02:00

Here's some bigger belles. Was messing with skintones.

Euh, Superpig fighting a fish...

2011-08-01T02:06:00.000+02:00

I have no explanation for the inspiration of this one. It just seemed like a good idea when doodling.

Illustration Friday: Duet

2011-08-01T02:03:00.001+02:00

Found this laying around. It's an old Illustration Friday activity. Just some doodling, not too polished.

The Break-up

2011-07-11T00:59:00.000+02:00

There's a rather old activity now on the Drawingboard about break-ups, found here. Started my version around april, but didn't get around to finish it earlier. Luckily, DB went down for a while too, so i wasn't exactly rushed there.

A Japanese souvernir

2011-07-08T23:53:00.000+02:00

A while ago i got a really adorable li'l gift from Japan. Figured i could kill boredom with a quick painting. Sloppy, hence the smaller size, but fun.

Beatniks Bistro Restaurant in Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada

2011-06-28T18:07:00.000+02:00

Last year i did this drawing of a few beatnik girlies, originally posted here: http://aartidoodles.blogspot.com/2010/05/beatniks.html It got picked up by a few Tumblrs and found its way to the Beatniks Bistro Restaurant in Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada. As a result, this fabulous print of my drawing is now hanging there.

The owner was kind enough to return me some great pics of him and my work. Hope this makes you all grin as wide as is made me. More info on the Bistro Restaurant here: http://www.beatniksbistro.com/

A li´l walk...

2011-06-26T01:37:00.000+02:00

Here´s a li´l experiment. New approach for me. Pretty fun.

Kitty

2011-05-01T01:53:00.000+02:00

Doodled this for a li'l project we're having over on Not My Fathers Pin Up. More info in this post. I think I'll also add this pic to my share. There's a birdie, it counts! Here's the cat:

Hair

2011-03-19T01:54:00.004+01:00

Finally got around to do this.Yeah, that's the result on the bottom that got mailed. Here's the link: http://www.haarwensen.nl/

Haa, i got a button for confirmation:

It's a tomato.

2011-03-07T19:35:00.000+01:00

Did some good oldfashioned lifedrawing and got a tomato. Only 20 min. or so. Should be shorter.

Spring is on its way

2011-03-07T03:43:00.000+01:00

This seems to be fitting. There's a bunch of errors i was too lazy to fix in there.

Drawing Jam

2011-02-20T23:36:00.000+01:00

First Drawing Jam of the year, so here's a quickie.

Fashionable

2011-02-10T21:54:00.000+01:00

Got inspired by some old favourites of mine, Shane Glines and Maarten Vande Wiele again. Oh, it was so much fun to do this quick in between some work. I wanna do more!

Esther

2011-02-10T21:46:00.004+01:00

Esther Verkest is a character by artist Kim Duchateau, living in a Lalaland of craziness. Must say, i wasn't that familiar with the comics, but they're very cool and funny. Since Esther has survived 10 years of comics already, it's time for an ode.

Several artists have given their interpretation over here.
More about Esther on her Facebookpage: click here
Books can be found: here.

Mine was sorta inspired by that old show I dream of Jeannie. I want my own genie too.

Let's start the new year with some tits.

2011-01-26T21:40:00.000+01:00

Ah, to have the freedom to do this in public and not be arrested. I think it would be fun.

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T04:27:00.000+01:00

And with this post, i just beat the number of updates of last year. I'm hoping for a more productive and fun year, with better health and more hugs. Bring out the champaign!

Fishgirls

2010-12-29T21:51:00.000+01:00

Must have a subconscious fetish for mermaids, i've drawn several of them so far. Here's a duo that wasn't thoroughly planned, which it shows. The quote is one from an English translation of H.C. Andersens 'The Little Mermaid'. It just didn't seem complete without that li'l touch.

Christmasgifts

2010-12-29T21:46:00.000+01:00

For Christmas i painted some boxes for a relative to gift to some young cousins. Was fun to do that again, it's been a while. Always a nice thing to gift too, their faces when they open their package and see it, great expressions. :) Hope these kids liked their boxes too.

The boxes all have the names on the lids and though there are only 2 pix of the details in here, all boxes have some doodles on the sides. The red boxes have the animal eating (cat, bunny and dog) and the blue ones just have trains. Done with markers and acrylic paints.

Stripes

2010-12-15T01:04:00.000+01:00

Been playing with CS 5. Not sure how much i like it so far. They moved everything around, can't find anything. Here's some socks.

Pin Up Calendar

2010-11-30T16:41:00.000+01:00

My buddies over at Not Your Fathers Pin Up thought of a great initiative: a pin up calendar going on sale next month with the profits going to breastcancer research. I wanted to show that 1 tit doesn't make one less attractive and since i like fat chicks, i killed 2 birds with 1 stone. Here's my entry:

Sinterklaas

2010-11-26T07:13:00.000+01:00

For once, i'm a bit early. Sinterklaas is happening next weekend, the 5th of December. I know that whenever i show my international friends a pic of the Sint and his Pieten, they tend to freak out over colors. I'm glad the focus is moving more and more to celebrating being a kid and not as much on the racial issues. Here's more info on the Sinterklaas thing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas Sorry for not translating, it was made for Dutchies. Hope you still like the pictures though. :)

Fall

2010-11-12T23:35:00.000+01:00

Fall is always one of the most beautiful times of the year to me, but also one of the most dramatic ones. So many dramatich changes in a very short amount of time, from bloom to death within days. The past few days the weather turned from soft and beautiful to a harsh fall storm. So, this is a bit of an ode to the fall.

It's International Selfportrait Day!

2010-11-01T06:23:00.000+01:00

Though i no longer post on CA, this is still a habit stemming from there. Reminds me again why i hate doing self portraits. Maybe i should've combed my hair for this...

Smurfette

2010-10-13T23:25:00.000+02:00

I'll admit: I still watch the Smurfs cartoon when it's on. Fascinating how timeless it is and how well the style has survived time. But, the genders in the Smurfs used to confuse me quite a bit when i was younger. What woman in her right mind is gonna live in a village of non-gay men alone? And then at some point there were toddlers running around in the series, making it even more confusing as there wasn't a maternal figure in sight (except Mother Nature, but that wasn't a Smurf). Overall, it felt like there were things happening behind the scenes, the viewer didn't get access to.....

Anyhow, figured i'd do some fanart, since i do like Smurfette, i guess i gave her a li'l bit of a personality change. Less... diva-esque?

Birthday

2010-10-06T00:38:00.002+02:00

Hmm.... technically, i'm too late. But in my defense, i was drawing this in between cakes. So, yeah, this was yesterday. Btw, i love this videosequence, it's just so perfect so many birthday experiences. Movie is terrible though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9NsZ2l0xsk

Mandatory boobie post

2010-10-04T01:02:00.000+02:00

Something old and something new

2010-09-19T09:08:00.000+02:00

Haven't drawn a fatty in a while, so it was about time for some ass.

Then i dug up some old sketch and decided to slap on some colors. I liked both versions:

A cake for a buddy.

2010-09-13T05:23:00.001+02:00

I'm actually lying in this comic. I'm a terrible cook. But i'd make a cake, cos cakes are yum. Btw, you can find Shadoboxxer aka Victor Toro's work on his official site: http://www.theonemanriot.com and his DA page: http://shadoboxxer.deviantart.com .

Chocolate flowers

2010-09-12T03:38:00.000+02:00

I drew this for a friend and then smacked some tones on it with cocoa. I love working with it, it's yummy and smells nice. There's a message in the middle, but i covered that up in PS.

Hood

2010-09-11T05:41:00.000+02:00

Hmm.. seriously weird screen. It's more pink on the other one

Drink!

2010-09-11T04:59:00.000+02:00

Dug through some old files and found some sketch. Not sure if this is turning up okay, cos seems like my computer screen is messed up, i should calibrate them. Couldn't pick which i liked better.

Ninja

2010-09-07T00:23:00.000+02:00

So, yah, i kinda halfassed this one, especially those things she's holding, but i really like some parts of this. One thing became very clear: i should really dive into the whole edges thing again and adapt sketches differently. Also clear: this monitor is really terrible!

Status update

2010-08-30T13:53:00.000+02:00

Here's why i haven't been updating.

Fartbot

2010-08-29T06:45:00.000+02:00

Haven't drawn in months. Here's a bot for an activity on CGHub: Giant Robots. Since i don't draw robots much, this was fun to do.

Black Widow

2010-06-16T00:58:00.001+02:00

Not having much fun lately, certain medication killing any urge to be... productive. Unfortunately, quitting is no immediate option. With some pain and effort, here's a Black Widow for Drawing Boards Character Jam.

Vampire romance

2010-05-28T03:25:00.000+02:00

The Kitchen, Randis Albions forum, is having regular activities. Finally got around to join one. Cosy little place so far. Went for the more romantic vision of vampire.

Beatniks

2010-05-04T03:43:00.000+02:00

Not sure if i captured the period well enough, not enough visual information i know of. So, maybe it's completely off. For this months Girl Jam over at the Drawingboard.

Puppy

2010-05-02T03:08:00.001+02:00

Weather has been great lately. Here's a puppy.

Labels

2010-04-25T23:15:00.001+02:00

These i don't find easy to do, but they do work therapeutically sorta.

Ass

2010-04-24T18:03:00.001+02:00

Here's one.

Cowgirl

2010-04-14T13:09:00.000+02:00

Sorta. For the Girls Jam on the Drawingboard.

Transport me!

2010-03-24T03:50:00.001+01:00

That's the theme of this month over at Not Your Fathers Pin-Up is Transport me. I think this counts, there's something with wheels involved.

Cake

2010-03-21T07:30:00.000+01:00

Here's some tits and cake as well. I'm really not feeling Blogspots new imagesystem. Messes with the lay out too much.

Quitter

2010-03-21T07:26:00.001+01:00

This one has been quite difficult. It's been on my mind for a while now. Figured if i don't do it now, it won't get done at all.

Stripes

2010-03-14T08:26:00.002+01:00

Been in a slump. Here's some stripey shirt, both sketchbook and vector version.

Fish

2010-02-15T05:31:00.000+01:00

This one has been on my harddisk for a few months now. I got to inking and then got stuck about what i wanted with it. Then i forgot i had this, but finally dug it up again. I had fun with textures.

Elektra

2010-02-14T22:44:00.000+01:00

I'm gonna call this done. I tried some other things, but it just didn't work or feel right.

Growl

2010-02-12T07:35:00.005+01:00

Inspiration dried up for a bit. That usually makes me a bit angry. So i needed a way to express that. Here's a comic.

February already?

2010-02-11T06:33:00.001+01:00

Sheesh, time flies. Here's a li'l hysterical pic. Yeah, there's no real concept, i just wanted to draw booty and ribbons.

Scanned doodles

2010-01-27T00:57:00.004+01:00

Here's some from my actual SB. These are kinda mindless drawings, more looking for a flow, textures and patterns and i guess a certain mood. I didn't really plan on posting these first, but they go nicely together.

Musings..

2010-01-26T22:03:00.003+01:00

Weird winter weather lately. Keep thinking it's gonna be over soon, but so far it's still all slippery and ew. Still inspiring though.

Close up

2010-01-16T19:47:00.003+01:00

Another one for a jam at the Drawing Board.

Winter wonderland

2010-01-13T20:23:00.003+01:00

I guess this one is a bit gross. I don't give a shit. :P

Stupid weather.

2010-01-10T11:00:00.004+01:00

It's getting ridiculous. We haven't had this crazy weather in years. Snowstorms, wtf? It's getting frustrating to be limited when it comes to traveling, cos of crazy icy roads and malfunctioning public transport that's unprepared, as there's a serious issue about the possibility to return to own bed that same day. Ánd that in such a puny country too. Argh!

New Year, first post

2010-01-03T03:32:00.004+01:00

CG Hub Jam 22: Album Cover

2009-12-26T02:36:00.005+01:00

Now, i've basically moved to CG Hub and The Drawingboard to post art and joined the Hubs Jam. As usual, i'm late and this is very poorly planned, i just kept seeing spinning legs in my head, so this lacks a theme and well, sanity. The artist is actually a Dutch stand up comedian i was listening to while doodling. But at least i got something for the jam.

Mystique

2009-12-26T01:53:00.004+01:00

Hmm... i still have problems with edges. Still going too soft with brushes and getting lost in details. Here's a fat chick:

Some days.. you just can't get rid of a bomb!!!

2009-12-26T01:06:00.004+01:00

I always loved the series with Adam West. They're so freaking awesomely kitschy and crazy. Especially love the Batusi. This one is also a favourite:

Pino

2009-12-14T00:13:00.004+01:00

Dutch Sesame Street has a different bird walking around, it's blue and named Pino. Seems like a kind fella. Here's a pic.

Bubbles

2009-12-06T05:57:00.003+01:00

Headache, but here's a quick Powerpuff Girl.

Drawing Jam December

2009-12-04T01:57:00.004+01:00

It's frikkin' cold these days. Maybe she can heat stuff up.

Rainy sunday..

2009-11-02T05:25:00.005+01:00

Actually, yesterday by now, was International Selfportrait Day. I didn't just want to paint my face, i felt a li'l comic would be more appropriate.

Happy Halloween!

2009-11-01T00:15:00.003+01:00

As usual, a li'l on the late side, but i still managed. Hope everyone had fun!

Ouch.

2009-10-29T04:18:00.007+01:00

Disclaimer here: I'm not a doctor, just sharing experience. Basically, this is one of the reasons that stops me from doing art often. I've included some pix of my hand, that's kinda how bendy the rest of the joints are too.

Fall

2009-10-10T13:41:00.006+02:00

Fall started. I wanted to do a pic totally in season, but i got distracted and ended up with this.

Boogie

2009-10-08T21:06:00.004+02:00

Beach and space

2009-10-04T23:58:00.004+02:00

These two have been on my C: for a while now. Finally, calling them done.

Scarlet Witch

2009-09-08T03:21:00.004+02:00

IDW# 106: The Pink Tractor

2009-08-07T03:34:00.005+02:00

I don't like industrial design much, it tends to get boring. But i finally did one... maybe i should stop making up concepts late at night. They get to make sense by then, and i'm not sure if that's a good idea. Hah, i even forgot the exhaustpipe on this one at first, but i added that later. Not too sure about the rendering, half-assed that part. Here it is:

IRC TD: Titty the boob mistress from mammary mountain

2009-07-15T00:33:00.003+02:00

Yeah, didn't came up with this topic, but i made this speedy doodle. No real time to do a proper scan then or a good concept, but hey.

IRC TD: Mini Minitaur

2009-07-14T19:24:00.004+02:00

Ran out of time. For the blind, there are toes there.

Drawing Jam July '09: Olivia Munn

2009-07-14T05:30:00.001+02:00

IRC TD: Burger Girl

2009-07-08T00:41:00.002+02:00

Today's topic was Burger Girl. Now i'm hungry.

IRC TD: Pet

2009-07-07T01:09:00.004+02:00

Meh, wasn't completely finished, but not too unhappy with a 45 min. td.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

2009-06-27T16:26:00.006+02:00

Some artists seem immortal. They were big when you were young... and they're still big 20 years later. Jackson was one of those. I have many fond memories of his songs and the visuals of many of his videos are still mighty inspiring. It's a shame the guy suffered so much emotionally. So, here's my li'l ode, the way i'll remember him.

Smoking hawt

2009-06-08T14:44:00.004+02:00

Ugh, my ISP has been changing things, not all for the better. Here's a pic i did while waiting for them to fix stuff.

Uhura

2009-05-06T02:17:00.005+02:00

Ha, you guys made me smile. Someone views my art and it's not just spleenal or grannies! Thanks for the nice words. <3

Here is Uhura. I liked the old Star Trek episodes best, some shit is sooooo cheesy in it, but also so insanely funny and original. Uhura was one of the few chicks in it, so i liked her (go bias!). Shatner weirded me out, but Spock was really cool. I'm not completely pleased with this result, but i'll settle for it for now.

Big butt

2009-05-03T05:55:00.003+02:00

Think i had Coco in mind when doodling this. That lady is shaped rather oddly.

Celebrations...

2009-05-03T04:00:00.003+02:00

I had cake today:

Big girls

2009-04-28T00:37:00.005+02:00

Here are some:

Happy Easter

2009-04-10T01:28:00.004+02:00

Here's one in honor of Easter, since i'm usually too late for any type of celebration.

Chow 152: Mary of the Blue Lights

2009-04-05T01:48:00.002+02:00

A couple of weeks ago, Chow 152: Mary of the Blue Lights started. As usual, i'm slow and it took a long time before finishing this sketch. Took a different approach than usual, not unsatisfied. Here's the result:

Super Stylized Challenge: Centaur

2009-03-15T02:14:00.005+01:00

This months Super Stylized Challenge was Centaur. Took a new approach to some stuff. Not unpleased.

Process:

Drawing Jam - March

2009-03-09T04:09:00.002+01:00

Haven't really been drawing for fun lately. Here's a Drawing Jam entry.

Nude

2009-03-05T00:28:00.004+01:00

So much suckage. Here's some titties.

Gerbil

2009-02-18T01:56:00.002+01:00

I'm stressed, art doesn't seem to work out at all and everything looks bleh. So, here's a quick gerbil.

Catwoman

2009-02-11T22:05:00.004+01:00

Just a li'l doodle. Not too happy about it, hard to capture the personality. Hmm.. here she is though:

Super Stylized Challenge: Cyclops

2009-02-08T05:07:00.004+01:00

Every month 2dArtistmagazine and 3DTotal sponsor a fun challenge on CA. This month's was a cyclops. Didn't really have a big thought or concept behind my design, just wanted to draw something weird and funny. Here's the result and a step-by-step.