Daily Sketches

Hello sunshines,
How was your weekend? I had a relaxing one, just hang out and spent some quality time with my family.
I just finished my book of daily sketches and today I'll start a new one and bigger one.Which I'm doing a special illustration for his first page, that I'll show you next week. And for now I'll leave you with this daily sketches, I hope you like it.
Wish you all a wonderful week.. by the way summer is coming  :D

♥ Gi

 

Daily Sketches

Olá/Hello sunshines,

Hoje vou dar inicio a um novo capitulo no blog. Eu que sempre amei desenhar desde que me conheço, e fazia-o praticamente todos os dias, depois do tempo de Secundária, quando eu entrei na Universidade, admito que foi um hábito que comecei abandonar, até que estive um ano praticamente sem desenhar na época que mudei-me para Lisboa. Não que eu tenha em algum momento perdido o gosto, mas, ás vezes, por alguma razão distanciamo-nos das coisas que mais amamos fazer. Seja por falta de tempo, de inspiração, ou até mesmo, o fato de exercerem demasiada pressão sobre nós. Porém, dentro dos objetivos que coloquei-me para 2013, um foi voltar a fazer um esboço diariamente de 5/10 minutos. Algo que, independentemente de ser alguém que esteja agora a começar a desenhar, ou que seja já um profissional, é um exercício que recomendo a todos. Orgulhosamente posso dizer que tenho cumprido com isso diariamente,  assim que a partir de hoje, todas as segundas-feiras irei colocar um post com os respectivos esboços que realizei na respectiva semana. Agora deixo-vos com algumas fotografias aleatórias destes.


Today I'll start a new chapter here. I always loved drawing since I can remember, I did it almost every day, but after high school when I started College I have to say I began drawing less. I was practically an year without drawing when I moved to Lisbon. It isn't like if I had lost my passion, but sometimes, for some reason, we distance ourselves from the things we love. Due to lack of time, inspiration, or even the fact of the pressure they exert on us. However, one of my goals to 2013 was return to drawing daily a 5/10 minute sketch. Something I really recommend everyone, apart of being someone who is starting now or already a professional. Proudly I can tell you I have kept this everyday, so from today on, every Monday I'll publish pictures of my sketches of the previous week. In the meantime, I leave you here with some random photos.


♥ Gi

 

May the 4th be with you

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

 

Me and Obi-Wan Kenobi

Hello sunshines,

Is May the 4th, and everytime that day comes the epic quote, "May the force be with you", always come to my thoughts. Probably it happens due I'm being such a huge fan from the epic saga of Star Wars since I was a kid, and I mean, I'm really a fanatic. I even have the Collector Edition Dolls of Star Wars, that I bought when I was in my 6 - 7 years old.

Star Wars was one of my first movies to watch, and the one who aroused my mammoth passion about cinema. You know, Star Wars galaxy have it all. Drama, comedy, passion, fantasy, science, war, policy, evil, heroes, monsters, aliens, spaceships, philosophy, a true treasure of cinema history. And if we're talking about it, we can't forgot the Force, one of the most prominent elements of this saga, described in the first produced movie as an "energy field created by all living things that surrounds us, penetrates us and binds all the galaxy together". A galatic universe that has expanded my mind. I will never forgot the amazement he created in me.
It had a great balance between the visual effects, scenery and charaters, it wasn't just about something which was visually attractive. It had majesty and solid performances. Beyond the incredible sets, what they done with the cameras, models, the glass paitings, they experienced all existing techniques and tricks with no fears. Even nowadays this saga is a model to all new visual effects, and shows in very good way how it can be combined with an incredible script. Even when George Lucas had created all that new galatic world and one of the most complete pieces of cinema, he didn't need a large synopsis to release it, because from the first second we're watching, it feels like we are already part of that world. But the most ironic thing about, is at the time, no one seemed to believe that he's history could work, even the studios as Universal or Warner rejected. Great for George, this led him to create is own studio, ILM - Industrial Light and Magic, currently synonym of wondrous visual effects and the one who practically monopolises almost all the market of visual effects in Hollywood. Talking about that, as all cinephiles already know, Lucasfilm are now part of Disney Company, and with that they dropped the bomb about Star Wars upcoming third trilogy (Episodes VII through IX). Something already planned by Lucas around 1975. However, as a fan, and even being J.J. Abrams the chosen director, I'm not sure if I really like the idea, my concern goes to the way Disney can lead the production. Let's hope for the best and trust in Lucas team.

"May the force be with you",
♥ Gi
 

One of my 10 min daily sketch inspired by Star Wars first trilogy with Luke lightsaber.

My Star Wars Collector Edition Dolls

 Below some of my favorite photos from Star Wars first trilogy production.

 

 

 



Ayamonte, Spain

Olá/Hello sushines,

 

Hoje trago-vos umas fotografias tiradas à cerca de 2 semanas, quando fui passear com a minha melhor amiga até à cidade de Ayamonte, em Espanha. A fim de recordar velhos tempos. Uma das coisas que amo na cidade que cresci é fazer fronteira com Espanha, são apenas 15 minutos. E um dos hábitos que tenho quando cá estou é ir passear até lá. Além da ponte, há também a possibilidade de atravessar o rio Guadiana de barco até Ayamonte, algo que aconselho a fazerem, pois podem observar e desfrutar da plenititude ambiental e paisagística.

Today I brought you some photos I took 2 weeks ago when me and my best friend went to Ayamonte (Spain). In order to remember the good old days. I have the privilege of the city I grew up is bodered by Spain, it's only 15 minutes one way to another, that's absolutely one of my favorite things about here. And everytime I'm here I always enjoy going out to Spain. Besides the International bridge, we have the possibility to cross Guadiana river by ferry, something I truly recommend, where you can enjoy the fullness of environmental beauty. Hope you enjoy the photos...
 

With love
Gi :)

 

View of Vila Real de Santo António seen from 'Virgen de los Milagros' ferry.

In Plaza de la Ribera



Angustias Street

My best friend on 'Angustias' church's steps.



Ferry Pier



Sunset at Guadiana River seen from the ferry.

Pictures by Inês Ribeiros