Wictorianart's Blog

Huldra sketch

wictorianart — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:49:08 +0000

So Anne Marte, June and I decided to have a collab again. The theme is hulder.
So here is my contribution so far.

Helmet design WIP

wictorianart — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:25 +0000

Trying to draw other things than plain hawt women. Having fun with helmets!

Study I

wictorianart — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:15:02 +0000

Inspiration everywhere! Getting kind of maniac!

A Weekend in Rome

wictorianart — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:48:51 +0000

Walked for miles in Rome. This was my second time in Rome. Rika and I just walked and walked and walked the whole weekend. I don’t think there is a point in taking subway or bus when you’re in Rome. It is such a small city and the bus is crowded anyway. There is much more to see if you just walk up and down the streets.

This time in Rome, I found much better places than last year. Better restaurants, better people and prettier parts of the city. We tried to avoid most of the tourist spots- Which is always a great idea in a big touristy city. I really really like Rome much better after spending the weekend there, but I must admit that Perugia is far prettier than Rome. I was so happy when we returned to Perugia yesterday. It is so damn pretty here!

Back in Perugia:

Perugia Day 2

wictorianart — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:28:59 +0000

The second day in Perugia was spent strolling around before noon. I had to go out before it started raining (it never did though) or else I could risk not being able to get any pictures this day. Walking around on my own, I was surprised about ending up at the same spots as the day before.

Before Rika went to class, she took me to the University of Perugia. It did not look like a university at all. I think I even dare calling it the prettiest university I have ever seen. It was like an old castle with lovely decorations inside and details beyond ones imagination. I randomly met a Japanese guy who thought I was half Japanese (okay?), and he took me up to the university roof top. The view from up there was stunning, like everything else here.

After walking around for an hour I decided to try my luck with speaking no Italian and being on my own. I kindly asked a blue eyed man if I could buy a coffee at his restaurant. Of course he did not understand me, but after both of us finished waving our arms, pointing, laughing and all that comes with it, I got my little coffee. I sat down, enjoyed the moment and my life. One of the best coffees ever! Then it was about time to find my way home to the apartment and start writing for my exam.

Not loving the exam situation that much, but oh man, surprisingly I am much more productive here than back home in Norway. Back home I would be distracted by everything I am not supposed to do during exam period.

Rika doing her make-up before class

The university

The japanese guy who took me on top of the roof of the university

How cute

Perugia I

wictorianart — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:09:32 +0000

As most people know, my thirst for traveling never stops. I had decided to take a week in Italy to get out of Norway, meet summer earlier and write my exam there. If you can do several things at once, what stops you? If you have to do an exam, why not do it in Italy? That is, if you have a take-home exam or term paper, which I am lucky to have. Well, if you consider having an exam as being lucky? At least it makes me flexible as hell.

Other people love traveling to other countries with their friends or family, but I love visiting friends in whichever country they are in. Other people love staying at luxurious hotels. Me? I love staying in hostels or apartments of some sort. Much more exciting, much more real. I cannot express how much I love seeing how people live in the countries I visit. I want to see the real thing, not a hotel window where everything is served and everything is provided for you.

I am glad to finally go outside Rome. Perugia is such a charming city on top of a hill. This is paradise. Oh how I envy the people living here. Wish it could be me for some months. There are so many details to notice, so many cute houses and beautiful nature. The view from on top of the city is magnificent.

The only reason I know about Perugia is because my dear Antonio (blue-eyed Italian) studied here for some years, and my sweet Rika is currently an exchange student here. What I have learned about Perugia in one and a half day is that although I can’t speak one word Italian the people are kind and helps me as good as they can, and that Perugia is known for olive oil as well as wine. Around 170 000 people live here, which surprises me because the city looks so small. Perhaps I only went to one small part of the city?

So I am staying at Rika’s place, a house with 5 people living in. Students, of course. When I came here yesterday, I met Leonardo, a Chinese exchange student. Surprisingly he loves taking pictures as well. Rika, Leonardo and I walked around the city when I came here. We all spoke a mix of English, Japanese and Italian (Or in my case, the little Spanish I can speak). Although I was hungry after the long flight, I could not care less as I wanted to run out and take a million pictures of this place. I had to give in after 2 hours of photography though, but it amazes me that my body can ignore food for such a long time when I really eager to do something. Shopping has the same effect though.

I went to bed and slept for 9 lovely hours <3

Love this cute kitchen

Kitchen window

The mail box outside

Rika and Leonardo

Isn’t this charming?

Rika taking a picture of the view

Absolutely stunning, don’t you think?

CAT!!

I tend to use Rika as my personal model as often as I can

Rika and I

Oh, this reminds me of a Ghibli movie. Magical

This man was very eager to tell us about some great places to take pictures of Perugia

Bike fascination

Kain WIP

wictorianart — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:14:21 +0000

Just wanted to show you the WIP of a commission I am doing at the moment. Haven’t gotten that far yet.

3D-San

wictorianart — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:38:45 +0000

A speed paint done in 1 hour. Wanted to make something cute and colorful! Got the idea for this cute little creature when running in the gym by looking at the treadmill. Looks exactly like him!

Also check out my website. I made some changes in the galleries and added some more art!
www.wictorianart.com

Illustrator testing 2- Senchan

wictorianart — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:32:37 +0000

Ok, so I’m slowly starting to get the grip of something here. It’s going really slow, but I am starting to have a lot of fun. I definitively see the benefits of illustrator at times.

The shape is inspired by my Japanese fan!

My First Illustrator Drawing

wictorianart — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:41:26 +0000

Not impressive, not at all… But trying to understand the tools and all that. It is like a total new world to me! I feel so helpless!

I am trying to remember how I had the patience to learn photoshop, but I just concluded with that I was young, lived in the country side and had nothing better to do. Now, I’m soon in my grave, live in the busy city, have way too much to do and trying to learn new things in 1 hour. Not a good combination.

Wic in the US

wictorianart — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:56:03 +0000

Look how happy I am when I’m in a materialistic world! Tihi!

Vlog USA

wictorianart — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:29:42 +0000

This is the first video from the US. I’m acting like an idiot, being way to exited about everything so please ignore my stupid comments and pretend it’s somebody else. It’s not really me! It’s my clone baby!

Workaholic- Love and Hate

wictorianart — Fri, 03 May 2013 07:58:28 +0000

The last years, I have learned more and more about myself and who I am. One thing I did not believe about who I am- Is being a workaholic, but after seeing people around me I can only conclude with that I am. People often mistake me for hating this busy life, but to be honest I don’t. The fact is that I love it this way! I love being busy, I love writing my schedules and I love trying to do as much as possible. It is like a personal challenge! Of course I wish I had more time for friends, family and so on, but I never want time to relax unless I am on vacation in another country. But on the other hand side, that is not really relaxing either, as I am running around with my camera always trying to capture the moments of these non-Norway places.

A lot of people I meet, wants to force me to relax… Some people even think they can save me from my busy life. Trust me, nobody can. Only me, myself and I. The fact is, if I want to make time for relaxing, I do. It is all about making priorities- but I cannot do it that often! I usually make time for non-working things for Saturdays and Sundays. I always try to work really hard from Monday-Friday, then have some easy time during the weekend. If things are way too busy, then… Well, then you have to wait until next week before making some few hours off.

Of course, I get really exhausted sometimes and just want to lay down and die, but I can’t! You only have one life, you know? When there is so much to do and see, why not do it? So in the midst of all this, I am enjoying! Even though 7-8 hours of sleep is not sufficient anymore! I guess the worst time of the day is after 7 pm, then I’m totally exhausted. So, I started taking power naps during the day. Only like 30-45 minutes. It helps, but it also makes me realize that- Hey! I’m starting to get old. I also know that I cannot keep on doing this forever! I’ll change my lifestyle in 2-3 years or something. No worries!

Gotta run to the gym now, have a wonderful day even though the sun is not shining (Oslo)! It’s weeeekend!

yup, cam whoring!

Important to put on make-up before going to the gym, right?

Jennifer Lawrence from the future

wictorianart — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:03:01 +0000

Ok, sooo… I decided to do something totally different from what I first planned to do!

I always wanted to do something like this. Looking forward to the next time I’ll do something similar!

First ice cream of the year

wictorianart — Wed, 01 May 2013 09:21:34 +0000

Last weekend Linn and I went to Vigelandsparken to enjoy the great weather we’ve had lately. Spring is right around the corner, but it still has not turned green. I can’t wait for all the lovely flowers to start blooming! Having had winter for this long is horrible, although it is like this every year. Norwegian summer is way too short. That’s why I’m not staying here the whole summer! I should just move out of Norway, seeing as I’m complaining this much about cold weather.

I wasn’t the only one with a camera at hand

This art is kind of… Strange I guess…

Then Nicolai showed up for a coffee

Love when the sun sets at the buildings

Started taking photo’s outside a pub

Then these guys wanted to join in

No worries, they said yes to have their pictures published at my blog. lol

Jennifer L drawing

wictorianart — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:09:35 +0000

Found a picture of Jennifer Lawrence on google and felt so urged to paint a picture I found of her. Call this practice! I’m not finished with her hair.

This was supposed to be a speedpaint, but then I found it too fun to take some time painting her! Always learning from things like this^^ Sometimes it is good to copy pictures. You learn so much from that.

Vlog testing

wictorianart — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:11:51 +0000

Just testing testing testing

Real life, Grown-up life

wictorianart — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:40:22 +0000

For some of my friends, the so called real life has started. They have bought their own house, apartment, car, they are having loans, planning children and weddings, some already gave birth to their first or even second child. For me that is an unknown world yet. Strangely, I cannot imagine myself being there. Not yet. It’s not that I don’t want to have that life, its just that it seems like I’m never getting there. It’s not really bothering me, as I am too curious about what life has to offer. There is one thing I would love to have though, and that is my own apartment. No worries, though. You see, in some years I’ll probably live in a castle. In Germany. Or perhaps I’ll build a castle in Japan. Ahem..

Well, I went to visit my sweet Linn who has abandoned me and settled in Kongsberg. I was so exited to see Linn and her boyfriend’s apartment. It was so nice and white- If that is a compliment of some sort. I wish I had her kitchen. Linn had made the most awesome vegetarian pizza I have ever tasted, and after eating we both dropped dead on the sofa, talking for hours.

Nationaltheater

In Kongsberg

Linn

Look at this kitchen! I would love to have one for myself!

Linn and Torjus, so adorable

Hate making titles

wictorianart — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:05:10 +0000

Some pictures from last week. Life, you know. Still waiting for all the flowers to bloom so I can take some pretty pictures for the blog!

I visited Kanae after she came home from Spain and she treated me with delicious Spanish food. Love having friends who are good at cooking! I’m not one of them to be honest. I’m going to make a horrible wife, I warn all men out there. Make your own food.

Life in Norway= Coffee

Kanae let me pick one^^

Click on this picture please

Checking out Kanae’s traveling photos

My new shoes

Spring preperations

wictorianart — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:39:18 +0000

Spring is here or right around the corner. Me, I’m just waiting for summer. Like usual, during this period, I am busy with exams and papers. Not my favorite part of the year, but it have to be done. I am really looking forward to this spring and summer as I have planned some traveling. First place to go is Rome and Perugia to visit a friend.

I think May is going to be quite an exiting month for me. I have some illustration jobs to do and some upcoming photo jobs as well. Like my first wedding shoot. I’m nervous but excited. Cannot wait to show you guys all the things I’m working on these days and for this upcoming summer.

Vacation is much needed as well! I need to stop using my brain this much!

Me being all cool and summerish with the cap I bought in Japan 5 years ago and a t-shirt from Hungary.