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Evolution of Donut Pirate
Donut Pirate, a chihuahua inspired donut addict character, the very first Donut Pirate was created in 2008 as a paper diorama(above), followed by 3 colors Donut Pirate tee(below). It's still one of my favorite characters created to date, with a lot of personality and possibilities, I was hoping to turn it into a toy, but due to its complex design, its not technically possible for me create at this point. However, we'll see Donut Pirate come to live on mobile devices very soon! A brand new...
Works Cited Exhibition @ myplasticheart
"Work Cited" is a group exhibition inspired by children's literature, curated by Studio Miners, opening on Friday April 11. In this exhibition, I've painted 'Momotaro' from memory, a Japanese folk tale about a boy who was born from a giant peach, and his journey of fighting monsters in a distant island, where he met some new animal friends who helped Momotaro in his quest. It's one of most unique and creative children's story I've read, and probably the most memorable one, as there are all...
Design Assembly Interview
I was recently interviewed by Design Assembly, a NZ graphics design community providing inspiration and latest industry information for NZ creatives. In this interview I talked about how I get into toy making, my toy designs, inspirations, my first game "Doo Doo Diving", upcoming new game "Donut Pirate"...and many more, you can read the full interview online here. Thank you Scott for the interview, a genuine awesome dude who's also producing his very first toy, more toys coming out from...
We Are Indie Toys!
arrived today is my most anticipated art book - WE ARE INDIE TOYS! very first book documenting the resin art toy culture, 30 selected artists demonstrate their resin toys & process of making, for those who want to get into toy making, there are plenty of useful tips & tricks, or those who collects resin toy, this is a perfect book for you! ;) a complete collection of my Hollow Threat series resin toys(before fortune teller), every colorway and editions, thats 5 years of resin toys or...
‘By Your Side’ from Zapuni
this is a clever stop motion to support children affected by 311 earthquake/tsunami, made by zapuni studio, best known for nhk's domo kun series, its so well made that i have to share it with you... enjoy & remember to donate!
Around The World In 80 Toys
Around the world in 80 toys, a group exhibition all about art toys opens tonight, and I have a piece in the show, thats my first toy ever reached Adelaide! artists lineup looks promising, and I know Nick put a lot of efforts organizing the exhibition, making it the biggest art toy exhibition in Australia, so don't miss out! Opening: Thursday, February 13, 6pm @ Espionage Gallery, Adelaide Suite 1, Level 2, 93 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, Australia. please visit gallery website for more info :)...
Fortune Teller Valentine’s Edition
Fortune Teller - Valentine's Edition is available now, hand-cast & painted resin toy for your special someone(or your beloved collection), you can get it from my online store :) Each come with a valentines themed fortune message, for those who wish to customize your own fortune(message) to your loved one, please place order first, then email me your message, thank you!
Cookie with Love! <3
i got right back to toy making after the game release, and this edition of fortune cookie was an initial idea when i was designing Fortune Teller, to have customize message(fortune) as collector may wish to gift this to a friend, the custom fortune idea is happening this valentine's day, it is possible to have your own message in the Fortune Teller, deliver to your loved one! (pre-printed valentine's themed message also available, if you do not have a personal message to include) Fortune...
Bug on my Doo Doo!
within 24hr of my first game release, i've got report of a bug already! how awesome is that? good news, with some insect spray, i got that under control... some of you may experience issue unlocking stage 4, for some stupid reason it requires 1 golden toilet to unlock. i've made the update, submitted to apple, as pic shown below, v1.1 will fix that issue, it'll take a few days for apple to review, so please be patient! theres also a work around if you can't wait to dive, thats score at least...
Doo Doo Diving launched!
Doo Doo Diving is live! months of learning and working on this poop, it's finally out, and now you can take your doo doo with you anywhere you go, download it from the App Store :) more info to follow...was fed up with all sorts of preparation for my first app. enjoy the trailer & have fun :)