Get Krinky

Though I am not much of a digital artist (I am extremely clumsy with the stylus), I found an app that is perfect for digital graffiti artwork. I had so much of fun with it, I almost couldn't stop (talk about getting addicted to technology).

I have created a few pieces within a span of 1 week. Yup, I was going bonkers playing with it. The app was created based on the brand of home made inks and markers called Krink started by artist KR. My particular favourites are the K-60s, the drips create very intriguing effects on your work and the drips flow according to how you place your iPad or iPhone on the app. Extremely cool stuff.

The app costs US$0.99, as much of a cheapskate I am, I did not regret paying for it at all. It is definitely worth every single cent.

Here's the link to the iTunes site to get it: https://itunes.apple.com/app/krink/id483512104

Sensitivity works just well even with a horrid stylus like mine

Large selection of colours // Absolutely charming!

And so, I am not much of a graffiti person, I do not know how to use bright colours or create quirky characters BUT! I managed to create abstract artwork using the app and even attempted drawing cartoon collages as shown below *heh*. So, here goes...

Jackson Pollock wannabe

Krink Mondrian

Experimental with K-60

Dandelions

Attempt on some quirky stuff

Looks like something suitable for a coffee joint

Absolution

Krinky Night

Eh hem, CB is the abbreviation for Coffee Bean, nothing else

Nonetheless, our feline companion // The Cat

Finger digital sketches

It has been a grueling weekend with work on Saturday and something I carried from Saturday morning all the way till today. I could explode anytime now. Perhaps this is just not right for me. I have low tolerance for incompetencies I have to admit and it drives me nuts to be directed all over the place without a clear target or the very least, a clear job priority.

Anyway, after spending the whole weekend and Monday ranting and spilling my grievances at my friends, I've finally received a knock on the door (literally) from DHL. My iPad 3 is finally here!

I've never owned a tablet before and I am most definitely excited about it (my moodiness killed part of it though). Downloaded a few painting/drawing apps and finally I do not have to strain my eyes to draw. However, I am still very much handicapped without a stylus. Having finger cramps is not funny!

Ripped a quote from a Master // Guess who?

 Can't wait to get a stylus. These are some attempts on digital drawing/painting.

Attempt #1

Attempt#2 // Captain Colindale

Attempt#3 // Eye

iLight Marina Bay // Lighting up the Bay

Title: iLight Marina Bay
Where?: Marina Bay
Date: 9 March to 1 April 2012 (there is still time!)
What was I doing there?: Feel the HEAT!

The installations were a little too far apart, did not quite have the time to walk through all of them. The weather was bad. There was no wind and humidity was extremely high. Therefore, we could not bear walking outside for a long time.

My hair was getting oily, eyeliner smudging and getting sticky all over (whining, yes) but well, the whole light art festival was alright, there were some interesting installations and some meaningless ones. Overall, it was a pretty sight at Marina Bay.

It is always liberating to view art pieces and these light art installations took my mind away from my busy and grueling work week for a while.

More information on the installations here: http://www.ilightmarinabay.sg/artists.html

5QU1D // not an octopus

First Installation we saw

The Gate // laser can kill cells

The Gate

Receptacle // from Cambodia/France

Urh... // from Vietnam

Bibigloo

After Light

After Light

Coral Garden

Batik Painting at one of the workshops

Marina Bay Sands

Thoughts // I am not too sure about post-modern art installations lately, it seems like almost anything can be called art these days so long as you describe it well enough. Perhaps I am being a stick in the mud because to me, art is for expression, not describing. However, I am glad to see a lot more Asian artists displaying their work at this festival.