The long awaited 2nd Singapore Toy Games & Comic Convention has finally kicked off. Run for 3 days from 14-16 August 2009 at suntec Hall 401 & 402, this round it is much bigger than the previous year. Leading artists like Brian Bolland, Gary Baseman, Joe Ledbetter & Tan Eng Huat are invited to showcase their works. But the real joy for me is having the chances to meet one of my favorite artist Otto Björnik from Philippines (I love his unique styled, precisely detailed pen & ink sketches) and to see more cool, interesting artworks by artists that I'm not aware of by then.
There are tons of Transformer toys for sale. All versions of Optimus Prime ever released are on display too. As expected, my incredible is drooling over the ROTF Leader Optimus Prime and Jetfire that can be combined into one giant robot, which I admit, is by all means very attractive. I'm set to get these two for his birthday. The other exhibit highlight is the specially customized Blythe dolls by renowned Japanese designers. I just can't take my eyes off all those adorable, gorgeous, pretty dressed dolls. They are so Kawaii !!!
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I've bought a number of postcards and sketchbooks/zines.
12 B&W postcards by Björnik. I've make sure to get him to sign for me. His original art pieces are absolutely much much better than what we see on his website. The tone and texture are so detailed fine on the A3 size acid-free paper. I couldn't help but get in very close, may be too close, to scan through his works. XD
Psyk a sketchbook : Slightly Magic. All about nightmares by Singapore artist, Lindy Lou. Do go to psychedelicmind.deviantart.com to view her works. Her Pandachan, an angelic little girl, is down right cute.
"Future" A collection of hand drawn artworks by Art:Tech from Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia. Interesting techno pen line drawings.
The following are from Malaysia-based artists.
A Love letter by Chin Yew, which can actually be mailed out, of course, to your love one.
Still Life by I-Ming. A diary about a boring day just like everyone of us at some point some time.
Various Drawings by Tan Eng Huat, who has penciled and inked many well-known titles such as Doom Petrol, The Authority, JLA, Batman:Journey Into Knight, Silver Surfer : In Thy Name, Ghost Rider, etc. Simply look at his works and you will know why.
4th Dimension (a Chinese comic novel) by Zhang Zhen Yi 張振怡 aka Octopus. A creepy story of a man repeatedly wakes up from one nightmare to another nightmare. Haha!
Lastly, some postcards by local artist Wahid (Wirehead).
Hello Aries! It was great meeting you at STGCC. I swear you're definitely one of the highlights for me in the event. I never had anyone else who walked up to me there just because they already know my work. And for someone to ask about the story of my hand in the drawings means that my calloused hands left an indelible mark in you.haha
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for supporting and spending time with me there, it means a lot to me. I hope you enjoyed your postcards. Hopefully next year, I can come up with prints and new artworks as well. Take care!:)