Phil Yeh's masterpiece

What you see here is not the completed drawing. If you think there are lots of details in this picture, wait till you see the completed work! Phil Ortiz also laid his fingers on this art work. I did contributed to a portion of the drawing. Those rocks, trees and animals (monkey, lion, bird) on the left of the drawing was done by me. I also did some characters on the boat. Could you see Emily and Rocket? Where are the Bart Simpson and his sister?

Day 2: Be Simpsonized by Phil Ortiz

Many people came to our booth because of the Simpsons cartoon. Phil Ortiz is the original Simpsons artist who did the Simpsons comics for both season 1 and 2. The Bart and Homer Simpsons you are so familiar with are refined by Phil Ortiz, which means he set the standard. It cost $50 to be "simpsonized" and $25 to autograph a Simpsons character.

The book launch

Phil and I may have high expectation for our book launch, but the fact was our launch turned out to be unexpectedly quiet with just a few people. We believe it was due to a late schedule at 8pm, where most people have gone home. Count out the kids from Cosplay, they have their own world on the stage. Those people who signed up earlier had gave up and left. But still, it was a relax moment and and we gave a hearty introduction to our new book.

Inside the convention

From toys, games, comics to Cosplay. Everything teens are attracted to is found at the convention. Don't forget, before you buy anything, you are already paying $15 for the entrance fee. What a price for consumers!

STGC Convention: At our booth H29

The 2 Phils and hot babes.

STGC Convention Day 1 Interview from The Strait Times

We are interviewed by Strait Times reporter, Han Wei. Check out this link.
http://blogs.straitstimes.com/2010/12/10/a-winged-tiger-in-s-pore

Present surprise from the Simpson artist

Phil Ortiz is the no #1 Simpson artist and I got a book, autographed by Phil Ortiz!! There are two Phil here, Phil Yeh and Phil Ortiz and we are all in the same booth. Come and look for us at H29, and be "SIMPSONIZED" by Phil Ortiz!

STGC Convention Building up day

Thursday was the build up day, getting ready for the three days convention from Friday to Sunday. I brought 15 cartons of The Winged Tiger in Singapore, that was equal to 630 books. We are hopeful to sell 200 of the books at least. Let's see how it turns out.

Phil Yeh's drawing of Emily and Rocket

Phil Yeh is without doubt one of the masters (perhaps the best in this field) when it comes to character creation and inking. If you ever see his inked art work for his comics, your brain will be BLOWN AWAY! You will keep looking at his line work and subconsciously admiring the execution of thick lines. The details in his drawing are amazingly detailed. Only three words to describe his style: Bold, Free and only he know how to do it! It is an honor for me to have Emily and Rocket inked by Phil.

Emily and Rocket sketches

Emily was created in 1996-7, the year when I was still an art student in NAFA. The truth... this was the drawing style I discovered when I drew Emily, before that she looks more like a "manga style" girl. This drawing style has evolved over the years, from a wobbly scribble to what she is now. Rocket was created after the year 2000. I don't mind having a dog that looks like Rocket, but too bad my wife has a phobia on little animal. How I envy Geoff Bevington who in real life has a pet dog that look exactly like Dot (the white dog with a black patch in our story).

The Winged Tiger in Singapore: It begins from here

The Winged Tiger in Singapore is supposed to be a funded project from Scape, and the proposed launching venue is at the opening of the new Scape during the month of June 2010. However the plan wasn't materialised and we decided to carry on with our ideas by going self-publication. It's all or nothing! That's the birth of The Winged Tiger in Singapore!

Drawings of The Winged Tiger in Singapore 7

This is the drawing I have the most satisfaction. I enjoyed drawing and inking curve lines. Compared to the ruled lines in those museum drawings, curved lines are more expressive and free. If you make a mistake, it won't be seen as clearly as a straight line or a circle. Curve line is the best, you can't go wrong with it provided that you don't hesitate when inking. Orchard ION is one of the best subject for inking in my point of view.

Drawings of The Winged Tiger in Singapore 6

This is one art work which I enjoyed working on. When Phil Yeh asked me to do a drawing on living a healthy and sporty life, I was wondering how to compose a picture with all the sports in it. I did a few drafts but wasn't satisfied with the content and composition of the drawing. In the end, my wife suggested a beach scene. Problems solved!

Drawings of The Winged Tiger in Singapore 5

This drawing shows Emily teaching Rocket to paint at the Singapore Art Museum (SAM). This building is the former Saint Joseph Institution, the same school which my dad studied in when he is a teenager. I loved the colours Lieve Jerger breath into this piece of art work. Otherwise my drawing will look very dull if not for the heavenly sky!