"Art is to be expressed, and to express emotion we must learn to become our
own masterpiece"
Kahmal London is a Boston artist with a taste for music, film,
videogames, food, science, nature, and most of all...knowledge. This blog is to
inspire how we creatively view life and make use of our imagination. Each post represents the artist's feelings on topics that hopefully we can all learn from and help each other become more creative.
Here's a few pieces I worked on recently that probably need to see light.
UPDATE: Better quality photos will also be uploaded soon. My apologies for the darkness
-The first image is of Rose's Alternate Outfit from Street Fighter IV. This actually a practice design for a friend that will be combined with other poses. I wasn't really feeling the gypsy pants so I'm actually doing this piecee over.
-The second piece is of a mutant baby coming out of a cocoon. I was just trying to do something different here. The colored version will be posted.
-The third piece is a small sample of a larger illustration. I can't reveal what the entire piece is yet. As you can see it involves a raging Hulk! Mashing those teeth!!
For the past few weeks I took some time to catch up on some "personal" time. I'm always busy so when I do have my personal time I use it well. Yes, part of that includes me sitting on my ass, but I'm still highly active even when I'm still. There were a few days where i just left one sock on, made a lazy dinner, messed up room intentionally and relaxed. I call this the "Half-Ass Glass"; I'm not full nor, am I empty. ;-) One method I use for finding creativity is making an attempt to enjoy every day events from a different perspective. With my surroundings clearly in chaos and no direction, I'm adding another element to how I view everyday life. It may not be the greatest way to experience things, but I'll learn something new.
So with that said, I watched some shows and movies that I didn't get a chance to when they first came out. Here's a little run down of what's been happening on my crazy canvas of life:
BBC's "LUTHER" (2010)
-This show is brilliant. 'Nuff said. I know many might disagree from the awkward slope of consistency the show offers, but the acting is worth it. John Luther (Idris Elba) is a genius detective with a trouble past and serious anger issues. The most interesting thing about the series is watching Luther try to control his emotions in and outside of his cases.
It's better to watch the show than listen to me explain it. The clip above is a good example of just how dynamic Luther's character is.
Trollhunter (2011)
-What a wierd, but clever film. I had no idea what to expect from this and I'm glad I was thrown into a pleasant surprise. It's about 3 Norwegian students that film a documentary on this hunter who is tracking "trolls." Yeah...trolls.
Don't let that steer you away, these "so-called" trolls are some of the coolest creatures you'll meet. They are so well designed they look believable. Each troll is monstrous and highly convincing in the territories they inhabit. People should admire the creativity in foreign directors. You would never see something this cool in America.
We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011)
-Wow. Before you even THINK about watching this, be prepared for how mentally, spiritually, and visually disturbing it can become. It stars Tilda Swinton who begins to question her life-choices after her son commits a school massacre with no motive. Things become clear towards the middle of the film, but sitting through the entire film with an easy stomach may be difficult. The pacing, the soundtrack, and incredible acting make this an experience you probably shouldn't miss.
There's much more, but I'll save that for another time.
Part TWO to this post will include:
American Horror Story
Insidious
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Hugo
Currency's Covert Coup
Action Bronson's Party Supplies
Esperanza Spalding's Radio Music Society
Street Fighter X Tekken
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City
Kid Icarus 3DS
Until then, check out those previous suggestions and let me know what you think.
Didn't forget about the artwork! I'll be posting some of that also.
So, I showed the inked version of this to a few other people before I colored it or even saw the second Ghost Rider movie. I was in a good mood after finishing this too. I had high hopes for Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance. Then I saw the movie...which was probably the worst Marvel movie of all time.
If I get into details about how bad the movie was it's just going to get me mad. It's actually a movie where the reviewers are actually on-point. There's NO way you can say the movie was "entertaining." Anyway, I designed this Ghost Rider image in honor of the movie.
Actually I take back that honor, i'm never illustrating Ghost Rider again. I can't picture him without Nick Cage's bad acting...
This is very similar to my own personality and beliefs. As much as astrology turns a lot of people off, I'm somehow able to gather from this and make good use of it.
My life has been...interesting.Not that this is 100% accurate, but there are many similarities here that make me realize the type of person I can be. If you have the time, go to the following blog and check out your own birth date. If you open your mind you may just find something interesting about yourself.
Here's my part. I was on born on the 13th...but not in March.
Your Birth Day number is 13: You have a great love of family, tradition, and community. You are the foundation of any enterprise you commit to, doing your work with determination and precision.You love things that are solid and grounded in the practical. Yet, you possess a considerable amount of artistic talent that is searching for concrete forms of expression. Not surprisingly, you love nature - the ultimate union of beauty, form, and function. You are a natural organizer and manager with an eye for detail. You can work hard, long, and conscientiously. As long as you are taking good care of yourself, you have excellent concentration. You have to be careful not to become overworked to the point that you no longer take time to play and smell the roses.Your co-workers recognize your discipline and come to rely upon you. Ironically, you may feel that you have yet to find the work you truly love or were meant to do. There may be a feeling that your talents are buried too deep for you to find them. This can lead to try many different vocations without a feeling that you have truly found your place. Your challenge is to make the most of what you are doing right now. You must raise the work you are currently responsible for to a high degree of art. Make the most of what is right in front of you. The universe is guiding you always. You need to cultivate faith and a willingness to apply yourself to the matter at hand. If you refuse to develop such an attitude, you may wander from job to job, relationship to relationship. Use your considerable perseverance and determination.You can be stubborn and rigid, refusing to allow new and creative ideas to penetrate your rigid adherence to established methods. This can, and often does, lead to frustration and repression for you. Things seem to take forever, especially when you resist bringing fresh approaches into your very tidy and comfortable ways of doing things. The keys to your success are your willingness to maintain order and discipline in your life, and to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
