Wonderful Memories

 Art Block : CSP Pro Vs. Paint Tool Sai 2

    I've been having art blocks since January 2022. I tried to draw from the start of the pose, but couldn't finish any artwork. Eventually I piled up a lot of reeference poses that I made myself. I thought, even if I'm just drawing a rough sketch, it doesn't matter, maybe I can use it in the next few months.

    I had a lot of trouble because I wanted to sharpen my skills with Clip Studio Paint Pro and run into some obstacles. I was originally a user of Paint Tool Sai 2 and already have my own style and color palette. When I tried to bring that color palette to CSP, it turned out that the result was different with a more doff color impression. I was quite surprised and at the moment I'm still facing the same obstacles.

March Artwork : Genshin Impact Fanart

    Finally in March, I ventured to try again using CSP Pro I started sketching Kamisato Ayato and the results turned out to be quite satisfactory. Really, when you're comfortable with drawing applications (pen stabiliser, interface and tools) I think it will be quite time consuming to re-adjust yourself. 

    I sketched and colored using the two apps above. Of course, there are advantages and disadvantages.  I can't just stand still and am currently trying to conquer it by looking at tutorials on YouTube and trying it directly. I think if I consistently try and practice then there will be good results to be had.

    These are the two artworks I produced in March. It's quite a bit but this is a good start from someone who has just experienced art block.

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 Genshin Vs. Nijisanji EN

    Starting in February, I added a new product variant such as Nijisanji EN Vtuber cosplay accessories and in March this has shown significant changes to the order of goods in e-commerce stores. Nijisanji EN products have now reached out to buyers. To be honest, it is more difficult to develop Nijisanji products compared to Genshin. For me the selection of my goods is very important, so in the manufacture of one product I need to explore many stores to get the materials as I wish.

    Some of the Genshin products I made a few months ago have been purchased by buyers. At first I didn't expect that anyone would buy because the price was quite above average with the size of the product. It feels like when the goods reach the buyer and get a good rating from the results of your hard work it is very pleasant.

Thank You for Purchasing Our Products

    The products in our store in March reached one overseas buyer (Singapore ) and the rest from local buyers (Indonesia). The fun thing is when you can attract buyers from different regions (usually we get buyers from West Java and DKI Jakarta). But this time we managed to expand to Kalimantan and Central Java.

    This March I also tried to open customized accessories to customers. Actually the desired product is in the storefront but the size is too big and the customer asked if I can do custom on the accessories. At first I refused but after a few conversations afterwards, I accepted and managed to finish well. The buyer is also happy withh the results and give our store a five-star rating.

    I will put a photo of the product that has been purchased by the customer below. There is no scattered customer data, only photos of products before they are sent to the delivery courier.

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCA

    Today (04/10) is Luca Kaneshiro birthday, I devoted this blog entry to commemorating Luca's birthday.  I made several Luca's accessoies, such as : a gun and a heart brooch in March and the rest (chain triangle brooches & necklace set) this April. Actually, I have no plans to make Luca's complete accessories entirely because of my limited abilities. When I make a product, I want it to be used well and also useful for the buyer.

    Therefore, it is very important to test the product before it is shipped / marketed in e-commerce, so that you can ensure the shortcomings and turns off when the product is launched everything is in good condition.

LUCA KANESHIRO COSPLAY ACCESSORIES | E-COMMERCE PRODUCTS

    I made hairpins, suit brooches (chain triangle brooches, gun and heart brooches) and necklace sets for Luka Kaneshiro cosplay. With a lot going on in March (personal affairs in private life), fortunately in April I was able to release quite a lot of new products.

    There are many trial and error processes in making this, but not all of the processes I captured in photos, so this time I only posted photos of products. The store link I will put below, let's visit to have a look.

E-Commerce New Release Product

    I made two accessories for Arataki Itto cosplay. The first accessory is the horn and the second is the choker. Both of them can already be seen and ordered on my e-commerce storefront. I'll put the link below to make it easier for shoppers to access our store.

 THIRD VACCINE : ASTRA ZANECA

    I've been looking for articles on vaccinations since early March. Unfortunately, several opportunities were missed and finally a few days ago I found information about the third vaccination carried out by the Bali Provincial Health Office.

    I searched on Google pages, Instagram and finally found information from Facebook. Initially I found two pieces of information for this March 18th vaccination. The first is in the Dharma Negara Alaya Building and the second is at the Tirta Mangutama Regional Public Water Company Office.

    I chose the first place and if it reaches the maximum limit (usually there is a quota for vaccinations), then I will go to the second place. I came around half past eight in the morning (the event started at 8.00 A.M) and it was already jam-packed at the first location.

    There are officers downstairs, so you know where the vaccination site is going. The vaccination procurement committee is also very professional and kind, so the vaccination process this time was very comfortable for me (this is my the third vaccination process).

DHARMA NEGARA ALAYA : MASS VACCINE TAKE A PLACE

    I went straight to the receptionist to get the third vaccination sheet (booster) then took the queue number and filled it in on the wooden table that was on the spot. This is really the first time I have been to this new government building and was amazed by the design and function shown to the public.

    There are two posts for vaccination. The microphone for calls and information sharing works quite well. Around half past nine in the morning, all the vaccination process started. I got the second post and the service was very good and fast. After the registration process at the post desk, they are directed to check temperature and blood pressure, then do a question and answer process regarding the type of vaccine taken previously and health complaints if there any. If this process has been passed, it can proceed to the vaccination stage.

    We were given a special room after vaccination, this room is very spacious and full of air conditioning, the interior is full of Balinese ornaments so I feel very comfortable waiting for my vaccination letter to come out.

    This is by far the most convenient and smooth vaccination process in my opinion. Previously I took vaccinations at the community health center (puskesmas) and experienced many unpleasant things there. However, this experience completely erased the previous two vaccination experiences and so far (twelve hours after vaccination, there were no specific symptoms and I only felt a slight pain in the arm from the injection).