Art by Winston Chan

Artist based in the Northeast of England with interests in Illustration, Design and Photography.

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Posted 20, May, 2013

It’s pretty gloomy outside…

Heard some sad news last night. My thoughts are with the family and friends, and I pray that they can be strong and have peace.

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Posted 16, May, 2013

(via Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit)

Talent doesn’t mean you’ll be successful. Grit - strength, perseverance, will-power, determination, endurance, courage, resolve - is what gets us to our goals.

Definitely something I need to keep in mind. No matter how much others may regard me as talented or not talented, I’ll only get to where I want to be by working hard, learning from mistakes and never giving up.

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Posted 16, May, 2013
JOAKIM NOAH - KEEP BATTLINGThe first of a series of illustrations inspired by the NBA basketball team, the Chicago Bulls, and their 2012-2013 season - their struggles, their adversity; their growth and their triumphs. Though the season may have ended on the 15th May, the Bulls have shown great toughness, resilience and willpower to bring the fight to the other teams. Noah is one of my favourite NBA players - his passion, his strength and his tenacity are all qualities I respect. For me, though he may not be the star of the team, he is the core and vital to this young Chicago Bulls team. That’s why he is the first to feature in this series of illustrations. This piece was so long in the making but I’m really pleased with the final result. I love how Noah came out and the general feel of the image. Of course there are areas that could be improved, I need more practice with hands and I need to learn more about muscle structure… oh and clothing. But the biggest thing is still backgrounds. Again I’m happy with the overall outcome but the background is a it… blah. Haa.So yeah, this is my first piece in tribute to my team, the Chicago Bulls. I’ve got ideas for the next couple of illustrations in the series but I’m going to have to put it on hold for a bit; have some other things and projects I need to work on.Right, it’s going on 4:00am here… I best be getting some kip.

JOAKIM NOAH - KEEP BATTLING

The first of a series of illustrations inspired by the NBA basketball team, the Chicago Bulls, and their 2012-2013 season - their struggles, their adversity; their growth and their triumphs. Though the season may have ended on the 15th May, the Bulls have shown great toughness, resilience and willpower to bring the fight to the other teams. 

Noah is one of my favourite NBA players - his passion, his strength and his tenacity are all qualities I respect. For me, though he may not be the star of the team, he is the core and vital to this young Chicago Bulls team. That’s why he is the first to feature in this series of illustrations. 

This piece was so long in the making but I’m really pleased with the final result. I love how Noah came out and the general feel of the image. Of course there are areas that could be improved, I need more practice with hands and I need to learn more about muscle structure… oh and clothing. But the biggest thing is still backgrounds. Again I’m happy with the overall outcome but the background is a it… blah. Haa.

So yeah, this is my first piece in tribute to my team, the Chicago Bulls. I’ve got ideas for the next couple of illustrations in the series but I’m going to have to put it on hold for a bit; have some other things and projects I need to work on.

Right, it’s going on 4:00am here… I best be getting some kip.

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Posted 16, May, 2013

Well played lads, well played. You put up a fight and made sure the Heat had to work for it.

Despite the Bulls’ season coming to an end, I’m still working on the series of illustrations inspired by the season they had. I just finished the first piece as I watched the game. Going to post it next.

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Posted 14, May, 2013
So I said I would post up what I originally had for my current project - “I Bulls This Game” series of illustrations inspired by the Chicago Bulls.I really like the initial drawing and I even tried ‘traditional’ inking (instead of digital/vectors, which I’m more comfortable with) and was pleased with the result. However, the whole thing didn’t really fit to what I was envisioning so I stopped and had a rethink. Hence, this image got scrapped… After more planning and sketching (and a fair amount of bad drawing days) I think I’m on the right track now. 

So I said I would post up what I originally had for my current project - “I Bulls This Game” series of illustrations inspired by the Chicago Bulls.

I really like the initial drawing and I even tried ‘traditional’ inking (instead of digital/vectors, which I’m more comfortable with) and was pleased with the result. However, the whole thing didn’t really fit to what I was envisioning so I stopped and had a rethink. Hence, this image got scrapped… After more planning and sketching (and a fair amount of bad drawing days) I think I’m on the right track now. 

Posted 12, May, 2013

Aye… Another text post. Sorry for lack of art.

I really need a productive week this week, got so much to do and that’s not even including personal work.

Following on from the last couple of posts about illustration inspired by the Chicago Bulls… I scrapped the one I was working on - it was too much of a spur of the moment sketch. I might still post up what I have done though. I realised I didn’t have it all properly planned out so I need a rethink. 

Posted 10, May, 2013

A semi-unproductive day was semi-unproductive. Still haven’t managed to finish the current illustration i’ve been working on… But I did just complete Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask in bed - at least I was able to finish something today eh? >__<

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Posted 8, May, 2013

If you didn’t know already from the last few posts, I’m quite a big basketball fan. I love playing and I love watching the game (which can be a problem since I’m an NBA fan in the UK - the time difference can be a killer!)

I am planning/working on a series of illustrations inspired by my favourite NBA team, the Chicago Bulls and their current run in the NBA Playoffs… I wanted to complete the first one before their next match against the reigning champs, the Miami Heat. But, because of other work and procrastination I don’t think I’ll be able to get it done >_<