tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15126466291633033402024-03-14T01:39:40.327-07:00Random Tracks of MindnessAll artwork © Vivian Nguyen (except where noted)Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-91337770319052505132014-12-25T08:50:00.001-08:002014-12-25T08:53:19.646-08:00"Little Do They Know" (December 2014) - Happy Holiday Card!<div>
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Here is the front of this year's holiday card:</div>
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Hope everyone is enjoying the season...sending much love to my family & friends :)</div>
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Hello! I know it's been a long while since my last post – but before I let a whole year slip by without posting <i>anything</i>, I thought I'd at least share some work I've done on Neopets while I was a Flash artist at Nickelodeon Games.</div>
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This is a short animation for the Advent Calendar event in 2013:</div>
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And the following are "cinematics" for the War of the Obelisk game event in 2013.</div>
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These were basically short introductions for each faction in the game, and I had the privilege of collaborating with fellow artists Ivan Mendoza and Vincent Odien. I worked mostly on the character drawings and layout, while Ivan and Vinny worked on backgrounds and animation/motion graphics, respectively.</div>
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-58098849523257674862013-12-25T11:05:00.000-08:002013-12-25T11:05:07.282-08:00"Little Do They Know" (December 2013) - Happy Holidays!Happy holidays, everyone! Below is this year's holiday card...here is the front of the card:<br />
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Wishing my family, friends, and loved ones all the best & much happiness this season :)</div>
Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-40260802066003960552013-12-16T23:48:00.002-08:002013-12-16T23:48:24.856-08:00"A Little Goes a Long Way" now available on Amazon :)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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After several months working with author <b><a href="http://alittlegoesalongwaybook.com/about-the-author/">Ashley Mills Monaghan</a></b>, I'm happy to share the release of <b><i>"A Little Goes a Long Way"</i></b> – a children's book published through <b><a href="http://alittlegoesalongwaybook.com/category/about-reading-tree-press/">Reading Tree Press</a></b> and is now available on <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Goes-Long-Way/dp/0615927637/ref=la_B00H9WMMFS_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386903718&sr=1-1">Amazon</a></b>.</div>
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As evidenced by her <a href="http://alittlegoesalongwaybook.com/">blog</a>, this has certainly been a passion project for Ashley, who wrote this book having drawn from her own experience as a mom and preschool teacher. After being introduced to Ashley earlier this year through our friend <b><a href="http://blackhillpress.com/">Kevin Staniec</a></b>, I provided the illustrations for her adorable story about a little boy named Fin who – along with his dog Sausages – "learn to use only what they need as they help with the chores around the house."</div>
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For more information on the book and to purchase a copy, please click here:</div>
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You can also check it out directly on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Goes-Long-Way/dp/0615927637/ref=la_B00H9WMMFS_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1386903718&sr=1-1">here</a>. Amazon is currently offering the book at a discounted price of $8.99 for a limited time...just in time for the holidays :)</div>
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Thanks to Ashley and Kevin for this wonderful opportunity & learning experience. It's always a pleasure to work with fantastic people like you!</div>
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And of course – a huge thanks to friends & family who've helped to spread the word and for offering so much support, kindness, and encouragement along the way. I appreciate it more than I can express.</div>
Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-56633253835317597382013-12-11T23:57:00.001-08:002013-12-12T00:05:23.843-08:00Piece for the Doctor Who-liday Charity Art Show (12/13 - 12/14)For any Whovians in the SoCal area this Friday & Saturday...there will be a <b>Doctor Who-liday Charity Art Show</b> taking place at the <b>Tiki Machine pop-up shop</b> in <b>Anaheim</b>.<br />
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The night will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who and feature themed artwork by artists around the world...best of all, 100% of sales through a silent auction will benefit the <b><a href="http://www.friendsandhelpers.org/">Friends & Helpers</a> </b>organization, which offers assistance to those involved in domestic violence situations.<br />
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Below is my piece for the show, followed by some basic info:<br />
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For more information on this event & to see work by other fantastic artists, please also visit:<br />
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Thanks to <a href="http://tikimachine.blogspot.com/">Mike Collins</a> for inviting and organizing this event!Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-72336283977560721802013-12-01T22:50:00.000-08:002013-12-01T22:50:26.527-08:00Happy White Rabbit's DayJust got back to LA after Thanksgiving break – and thought I'd unwind with a little doodling tonight. My mom usually says "Happy White Rabbit's Day" on the 1st of each month as a way to wish us luck for the rest of the month...so here's a quick doodle for this sentiment:<br />
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Hope the holiday season is off to a great start for everyone :)Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-76886142135605636832013-11-28T22:56:00.000-08:002013-11-28T22:56:30.181-08:00Thanksdoodle #28Hope all my friends & loved ones have enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving today! Very thankful to be spending this holiday with my parents & family in Arizona this year :)<br />
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For the month of Thanksgiving, I started this little daily exercise to focus and remind myself of just some of the people & things for which I feel grateful, happy, and fulfilled. I appreciate all the encouragement & motivation from friends to keep going each day for this exercise. To see all Thanksdoodle posts, you can click <a href="http://vivdesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Thanksdoodle">here.</a></div>
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That said, this will actually be the last "thanksdoodle" to cap off a happy Thanksgiving...but there will still be plenty of doodling & feeling thankful for all I have :)</div>
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PS. Thanks for visiting!</div>
Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-23240886650422258022013-11-27T20:46:00.001-08:002013-11-28T22:47:04.506-08:00Thanksdoodle #27Stopped in Blythe on the way to Arizona...thankful to be almost home for Thanksgiving :)<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-40204236503159506162013-11-26T23:59:00.002-08:002013-11-27T00:04:01.935-08:00Thanksdoodle #26Always thankful for a lovely girl's night out with my close & dear friends :)<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-12441459363981836722013-11-25T23:59:00.000-08:002013-11-26T00:11:55.886-08:00Thanksdoodle #25Thankful the holidays are almost here...which also means stocking up on holiday ice cream flavors for gifts :)<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-4157953417674065392013-11-24T23:58:00.001-08:002013-11-24T23:58:04.207-08:00Thanksdoodle #24Reconnected with a couple of old friends recently...thankful for these moments.<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-29364657881418626122013-11-23T18:59:00.003-08:002013-11-23T18:59:43.203-08:00Thanksdoodle #23I visited a dear friend in Palos Verdes, California this morning – and caught a beautiful and calming view of the ocean on this clear, crisp day...thankful for that today :)<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-6418651787959012982013-11-22T08:48:00.001-08:002013-11-22T08:48:50.970-08:00Thanksdoodle #22Thankful for a good night's sleep :)<br />
I've had sleep problems since childhood, so waking up after a restful night can be the best feeling ever :P Oh yeah...and it's Friday!<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-66905949064945200002013-11-21T23:57:00.005-08:002013-11-21T23:57:55.014-08:00Thanksdoodle #21Thankful for experiences – good or bad – which help us to learn, grow, and realize what's important in our lives :)<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-83458362269507226942013-11-20T23:54:00.003-08:002013-11-20T23:54:41.718-08:00Thanksdoodle #20Thankful for another simple pleasure today...my friend <a href="http://artofventura.blogspot.com/">Jon</a> introduced me to <a href="http://thebeignettruck.com/home.html">The Beignet Truck</a>! These are hands-down the best beignets I've ever had...and well, it kinda made my day :)<br />
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I was also happy to learn that this truck will be making a stop to Glendale, CA every Wednesday near our workplace...so thankful to have something sweet to look forward to each Hump Day :D<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-823202513684306342013-11-19T23:59:00.002-08:002013-11-19T23:59:39.748-08:00Thanksdoodle #19It's been unusually warm here in LA this time of the year...but thankfully, the fall weather is finally here :)<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-13658223474364345822013-11-18T23:58:00.001-08:002013-11-18T23:58:38.211-08:00Thanksdoodle #18Had sort of an "off" moment today...but thankfully, chatting with an amazing & dear friend can certainly do wonders :)<br />
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As mentioned in an earlier post, I've been working on illustrations for a children's book by Ashley Mills Monaghan, titled <i><a href="http://alittlegoesalongwaybook.com/">A Little Goes a Long Way</a></i>. I'm happy to say that we're finally in the homestretch – and if things go as planned, we could be releasing the book as early as next month...fingers crossed!<br />
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** Edit: I should've added a note of thanks to Kevin Staniec over at <a href="http://blackhillpress.com/">Black Hill Press</a>, for connecting me to Ashley in the first place & for continuing to help and support us...sorry for the oversight...thanks, Kevin!</div>
Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-23172603970591690532013-11-16T20:51:00.001-08:002013-11-17T22:50:40.146-08:00Thanksdoodle #16Pounding through some work today also meant pounding through multiple helpings of ice cream!<br />
I don't drink coffee...so this is my "caffeine" & a way to get through a busy day :) Nothing deep nor philosophical here...just thankful that ice cream exists :P<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-32568301882168895382013-11-15T21:30:00.001-08:002013-11-16T20:46:31.360-08:00Thanksdoodle #15Thankful for a nice afternoon stroll with my coworkers Debbie & <a href="http://heatherchavez.blogspot.com/">Heather</a> today :) I don't walk as often as I should here in LA...so this was a little treat after a busy week, especially with lovely friends :)<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-88932821684038362352013-11-14T09:21:00.001-08:002013-11-14T09:22:00.204-08:00Thanksdoodle #14Excited to attend a live <a href="http://www.radiolab.org/">Radiolab</a> show in LA tonight :) I've been a fan of this radio program – which, in a nutshell, explores scientific topics through storytelling & philosophy. Always up for learning & being fascinated...so thankful for all the wonders, revelations, and discoveries of science – and where it continues to take us :)<br />
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-88394948506743805912013-11-13T23:21:00.001-08:002013-11-13T23:21:52.041-08:00Thanksdoodle #13Had a wonderful dinner with the sweet & talented <a href="http://www.heekyoung.com/">HeeKyoung Yum</a> and <a href="http://muyoung.weebly.com/index.html">Mike Cho</a> tonight at the new <a href="http://www.dintaifungusa.com/">Din Tai Fung Dumpling House</a> in Glendale, CA...such a good time! Thankful for delicious food – and of course, dinner with awesome friends :D<div>
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Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-89231775259201928402013-11-12T23:52:00.000-08:002013-11-12T23:52:30.859-08:00Thanksdoodle #12Whenever I'm feeling stressed or down about even the most trivial of things, there are times in which I'm just thankful for a moment of peace and quiet to get me back on track & gain some perspective.
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Speaking of perspective, hearts go out to those affected by the typhoon in the Philippines. Donations can be made to the <a href="https://www.redcross.org/donate/index.jsp?donateStep=2&itemId=prod4650031&campname=donatetyphoon&campmedium=aspot_unassigned">American Red Cross</a> to help fund relief.</div>
Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-43391472310449269012013-11-11T23:08:00.000-08:002013-11-11T23:08:13.560-08:00Thanksdoodle #11Hope everyone had a nice Veterans Day! Thanks to the men & women who have served and protected.<br />
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<br />Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512646629163303340.post-32616383501101246392013-11-10T23:59:00.003-08:002013-11-11T00:04:41.548-08:00Thanksdoodle #10Part of this little daily blog project is to acknowledge & thank some of the many amazing and inspiring people in my life. This evening, I made a last minute stop at <a href="http://www.designercon.com/">Designer Con</a> in Pasadena to catch a few friends exhibiting their wares. I had the pleasure of catching up with my friends <a href="http://www.lindapanda.blogspot.com/">Linda "Panda" Hong </a>and Nate Mitchell at their <a href="http://www.squidkidsink.com/">Squid Kids Ink</a> booth – and we even doodled together over dinner tonight :)<br />
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Spending time with them and seeing how they've forged their own creative paths made me realize how lucky I am to not only have amazing friends – but to be around such inspiration as well. So thanks, Linda & Nate!Vivhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600494247202789898noreply@blogger.com2