Kenny Tai

龍 2012

2012-01-23T02:57:00.006+08:00

Character mash-up. Chun-Lee... Get it?
( Ba dum tsss... )

恭喜發財 , 紅包拿來 !

tea from the 4th floor

2012-01-11T12:27:00.000+08:00

Sally Tomato for 2012

2012-01-01T00:14:00.000+08:00

Sally Tomato loves to Tango

in her chic Tangerine dress.

She loves tomato, not potato

Anything that matches from head to toe.

That flash of red with the warmth of yellow,

surely raises everyone's brow.

Wherever she goes in her Tangerine Tango,

everyone knows that's Sally Tomato.

Detective Lady

2011-12-31T15:30:00.000+08:00

windy sheets variation

2011-12-29T14:06:00.000+08:00

Phone Call

2011-12-29T14:04:00.000+08:00

Vacation

2011-12-28T23:00:00.003+08:00

Since I can't afford to have a vacation for the Holidays,

so I thought I should draw 'vacation' instead...

Popo & His Karoling Band

2011-12-24T12:02:00.004+08:00

Off they go to earn some bread 'til the 24th's Eve,
~~and buy some booze for their dear daddy!~~ :)

Christmas 2011

2011-12-15T00:00:00.003+08:00

Mongolia

2011-12-14T23:21:00.001+08:00

Serenitea pt 5 : Not your ordinary Christmas tea

2011-12-01T00:00:00.003+08:00

More illustrations for Sereni tea

Cagayan de Oro II

2011-11-30T00:35:00.009+08:00

Cagayan de Oro

2011-11-28T21:26:00.000+08:00

...been there last weekend. Had so much fun.

je ne veux pas travailler

2011-11-18T19:32:00.003+08:00

"Ber"-months are usually stressful, and procrastination is unavoidable. Take a break!

For my dear friend...

2011-09-25T23:37:00.004+08:00

She got her first tattoo last Wednesday, and now she's going back to Canada :(

Strolling in Red

2011-09-18T23:26:00.001+08:00

Roti Prata

2011-09-08T12:24:00.002+08:00

Last weekend I went to Singapore... and this pretty much sums up my experience there. Now I kept craving for Indian food but nowhere to find here.

Pretty rough animation, but I had fun. I wanna share you this video too!

Hope you enjoy.

Something borrowed, something new

2011-08-19T19:24:00.001+08:00

Influences: Gustav Klimt

Below is the original sketch of Klimt.

Serenitea pt 4

2011-08-16T09:13:00.003+08:00

Meet the official characters for Serenitea, Verdebud and Callicci - yes they are siblings.
Their official website had been up just last weekend, take a look.

Web Development by Chocolate Cartridge (Robert Soliman & Paul Samonte)
Visual Development + Illustration by yours truly.

© Kenny Tai 2011

Something bold, something odd.

2011-08-12T09:29:00.003+08:00

Influence: Pablo Picasso

Back to Black

2011-07-27T12:47:00.000+08:00

Amy Winehouse

1983 - 2011

Serenitea pt 3

2011-07-21T02:26:00.012+08:00

Finally, the long wait is over! Here's the soft opening of Serenitea's new branch at the Burgos Circle, The Fort last weekend. The biggest illustration that I have done so far, and I am quite happy. I had so much fun working with them, every brainstorm and drawing was a labor of joy!

They had such warm hospitality that reflects strongly on each of their store. Regardless of proving how the authenticity of tea brewing with each ingredients, the mood and essence is already there - subjective and abstract. Serenitea itself is an art.

My water broke!

During the process printing of it, I found my self visualizing that I am giving birth to an infant minus the "lady" pain, and when they started to cut the margins I imagine them cutting umbilical cord of the infant.....................................................

Anyway that's just me. Below is the full image and some other designs. Hope you enjoy viewing the pictures as much as I enjoy working on them!

Until the next post!

Tonight, yeah baby

2011-07-19T09:53:00.004+08:00

If you don't have any shadows you're not in the light

The Edge of Glory

Hello, I'm still alive.

2011-06-24T21:09:00.003+08:00

I have been very bust these past few weeks, and the weather wasn't very cooperative - too many schedules were delayed. Here's a teaser of what I have been doing lately. More images to come soon!

Silly

2011-06-06T15:05:00.000+08:00

Baby Noah

2011-06-05T09:42:00.003+08:00

The Slipper Chase

2011-05-11T23:49:00.005+08:00

I was on my way home on a ~~hot~~ humid Friday afternoon, when suddenly a bunch of teenage boys nearly ran over me, so I thought I should capture those youthful essence.

This entry made me sound old... Anyway, despite the brutal heat of summer I hope you enjoy this picture.

Fabulous Hong Kong

2011-05-01T22:46:00.001+08:00

For my fabulous aunts and uncle in Hong Kong ❤

Serenitea pt 2 : Tea is in the Air

2011-04-14T22:05:00.001+08:00

Directing / Visual Design / Animation : Kenny Tai
Music : "Air on the G String" by Johann Sebastian Bach
Client : Serenitea

© Kenny Tai 2011 (visuals only)

Men + Mood

2011-04-13T19:28:00.006+08:00

I've been drawing a lot of women recently and not much for male characters.

So I thought I'll draw myself some nice dudes. Hope you'll enjoy... ladies.

Nowhere

2011-04-08T18:46:00.001+08:00

Influence: Lorenzo Mattotti

2011-04-02T23:16:00.002+08:00

Influence: Jiří Trnka

2011-03-23T20:30:00.008+08:00

At first, I was aiming the water color look then it ended up looking like this, but I like it anyway and I hope you enjoy.

日本

2011-03-14T17:35:00.006+08:00

For Japan
3.11.2011

Serenitea pt 1

2011-03-06T10:12:00.010+08:00

Amidst the hectic city, filled with stress and worry.
Yet by drinking this tea, we guarantee Serenitea.

More to come soon!

愛拼才會贏

2011-02-27T01:43:00.006+08:00

Hello. I apologize or the lack of update. Recently I have been very busy with work, many things are coming in too quickly and unexpectedly in some cases, nevertheless I am happy. I have a lot of stuff to post and share with you, but let us wait for the right time.

As for now, this is an illustration of me working. Enjoy.

Finding the Perfect Brew

2011-02-05T18:47:00.003+08:00

Year of the Rabbit

2011-02-03T02:40:00.004+08:00

Little Red Riding Hooded-Carrot

2011-02-02T18:35:00.002+08:00

...said the dumb little carrot

Tomorrow is year of the Rabbit. So I thought I uploaded something related to bunnies... and this is what I ended up with. Hope you like!

Influence : James Christensen 02

2011-01-01T13:49:00.002+08:00

Peaches for Peace

2010-12-24T13:36:00.006+08:00

Influence: James Christensen 01

2010-12-18T16:11:00.002+08:00

Flamboyant Frosty keeping up his poise at the annual winter's fashion show.

ASDF Christmas

2010-12-15T19:14:00.003+08:00

ilmToo much coffee for the Holidays, hope you enjoy.

Happy Holidays.

Monday

2010-12-06T14:47:00.003+08:00

Meh.

Jingls Bells Elvis

2010-12-03T21:02:00.004+08:00

Remember this entry?
Now here you go, as promised.

Happy Holidays.

Red - Blue

2010-11-08T15:40:00.004+08:00

Bald

2010-11-06T14:17:00.004+08:00

I can't think of any decent title for this piece...
Maybe you can come up a better one.

Ballerina

2010-11-03T08:42:00.003+08:00

Whip My Hair

2010-10-21T01:32:00.004+08:00

( Whip it hard like that yeah! )

Dood on Orange Couch

2010-10-20T22:42:00.005+08:00

Just an upgrade of this one... Should I call him Alejandro?

Been busy with work, I'll post more soon :)

Influence: Jacques Majorelle 02

2010-10-10T15:06:00.007+08:00

10 workers, working 10 hours a day, got laid off in 10 months.

Influence: Jacques Majorelle 01

2010-09-28T10:04:00.002+08:00

Influence: Egypt 03

2010-08-28T07:27:00.003+08:00

Worker making "mud-friend" instead of making bricks.

Influence: Egypt 02

2010-08-26T14:14:00.005+08:00

Annoying his mother to adopt the wild jackal.

Influence: Egypt 01

2010-08-25T20:49:00.004+08:00

Out in the garden working, hoping Ra would tone the heat down.

Simplicity

2010-08-09T22:22:00.004+08:00

Bathing Daisies

2010-07-26T21:35:00.005+08:00

It's more fun when they're in bed...

Elegance & Style

2010-07-23T20:09:00.003+08:00

( Everything I learned, I learned from the movies. )

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

Benito del Barrio Ebuen

2010-07-21T12:48:00.006+08:00

( Jenny )

Rain

2010-07-18T23:44:00.004+08:00

Hope everyone is safe and dry at home.

Carabao 2

2010-07-12T17:12:00.002+08:00

Magandang Umaga

2010-07-08T02:42:00.002+08:00

In the market greeting everyone a pleasant morning.

Soda in Plastic

2010-07-04T19:28:00.005+08:00

She treated herself for a nice soda and then she went back to work.

Joey

2010-07-02T22:50:00.002+08:00

Someone I know...

Mr. Yellow

2010-06-19T23:23:00.001+08:00

...will be the 15th.

Too bored to work :(

Linda

2010-06-19T18:24:00.003+08:00

Monochrome

2010-06-17T01:25:00.005+08:00

Lazy Maids

2010-05-20T14:32:00.005+08:00

Carabao

2010-05-17T16:33:00.006+08:00

Jejemon

2010-04-29T20:29:00.002+08:00

Your typical Filipino "Gangstah"...

( click here for definition )

Boy at the Bay

2010-04-24T20:32:00.002+08:00

Marathon

2010-04-20T14:39:00.004+08:00

JKD Figure Study 02

2010-04-17T17:31:00.002+08:00

Cupcake

2010-04-17T00:47:00.008+08:00

Atsuhime

2010-04-16T22:51:00.005+08:00

篤姫

JKD Figure Study 01

2010-04-12T21:41:00.007+08:00

Blob Studies

2010-04-12T21:28:00.004+08:00

I apologize for the lack of update. Work had chained my liberty to express, nevertheless I am now free. Below are shelved concept studies from an ongoing production.

Compiled Wednesday Sketches

2010-03-28T13:36:00.003+08:00

Doodles from my notebook during production meetings. Third one was drawn using my left hand which I am foolishly proud of it. Enjoy your day.

Slumbathing

2010-03-21T21:28:00.003+08:00

Inspired from my country's very own Pasig River.

Rejected March

2010-03-04T12:29:00.011+08:00

Some studies I made last year for a local children book, but unfortunately it got rejected for some reason. But not to waste my effort, this is a perfect post for this month. Summer is here!

Past - Present

2010-03-02T00:11:00.006+08:00

Laloue in 1985

Laloue at present day

Year of the Stripes

2010-02-14T08:37:00.004+08:00

The last illustration for this series.

恭喜发财

Conversation

2010-02-13T08:23:00.002+08:00

Pink in Blonde

2010-02-12T01:44:00.006+08:00

♥ ♥ ♥

Pondering

2010-02-11T07:20:00.002+08:00

Something simple for a while...

The Butler who put Methanol on Tang's Medicine

2010-02-10T00:27:00.004+08:00

The Death of Mr. Tang

2010-02-09T06:20:00.002+08:00

He was pronounced dead at 8am.

Dealing with Ms. Ching

2010-02-08T23:59:00.007+08:00

...is not easy at all.

The Pharoah's Head

2010-02-07T22:21:00.004+08:00

Something different from the usual...

Forest McQueen

2010-02-06T00:00:00.005+08:00

An inspiration from Alexander McQueen

and his Fall / Winter 2009 Collection.

The Girl from Ipanema

2010-02-05T20:18:00.006+08:00

...leaves little to the imagination.

Lisa at the 3rd Floor

2010-02-04T23:37:00.003+08:00

Laloue et la Mer

2010-02-03T12:05:00.009+08:00

Laloue enjoys the sunset before getting back to her mission.

Kissing Stripes

2010-02-02T13:02:00.005+08:00

Mrs. Griffith pretends to ignore the situation.

Curvy Lines in Black and White

2010-02-01T23:32:00.006+08:00

The following fourteen days will be all about stripes.
You will know in the 14th day...

Fishing in February

2010-02-01T14:41:00.007+08:00

( click here for the animation )

The Lady in White

2010-01-25T10:30:00.004+08:00

The Key of Q. Paredes

2010-01-24T17:18:00.002+08:00

Tagaytay Portraits

2010-01-20T21:18:00.002+08:00

Last week I had a lecture in Tagaytay with some members of Tuldok Animation. It was a very interesting experience - we introduced animation to drug addicts in a rehab facility. People there are polite, the facility is clean, and the food is fantastic! I have so many stories to tell but too lazy to type. I regret that I didn't get to bring my camera, so I sketched some people there while the others are giving lectures.

The Jade of Ongpin

2010-01-19T15:39:00.006+08:00

Another failed attempt on Art Deco