Talk about a punny title. Anyway, HELLO! this is my first post of 2012, and hopefully many more. Its been awhile since I've been writing, let alone blogging, so bear with me. Well, Emila (of the popular emilayusof.com blog) is hosting a Moleskine giveaway at her blog, and I since I've been wanting to try out Moleskine, I thought, what the heck, let me make a blog post!
The famous art store, CZipLee store in Bangsar stocks these Moleskine, and they are generously sponsoring these 'books for Emila's giveaway. I personally know that you can get anything to do with Moleskine at CZipLee, as I've left a drop or two (a glass) of drool there. So, if you want to purchase Moleskine here in Klang Valley, CZipLee is the place to go. Or you can purchase online via CZipLee Lite.
So, lets get straight to the point, why would I want to grab a Moleskine Sketchbook to add to my art weaponry? Here goes:
Reason 1
The endless advertisements on Emila's blog on Moleskine has raised my awareness about this particular brand of elite sketchbooks that I am weak and I must get my hands on a Moleskine Sketchbook. It is imperative that I must have this in my bag wherever I go.
Reason 2
Why the Sketchbook, not the Watercolour Album? While I love the feature of the all-white, and mixed media compatible characteristics of the Watercolour Album paper, I think I'm still at the stage of drawing with pen and pencil. Unless Emila proves otherwise
Reason 3
It is perfect for my new year's resolution! For 2012, I said to myself I wanted to become a professional illustrator, since I know that's my passion. Don't get me wrong, I like graphic design, but it can get really boring when you don't really get artistic freedom. A Moleskine Sketchbook, with its excellent paper material, would be a great addition of tool for my quest to become professional. Some proof that I've been sketching below (LOL):
Reason 4
Recently, I have bought a pencil set for sketching and several inking pens of various sizes and colours to kickstart my uphill battle of being better at drawing. Its just natural that Moleskine Sketchbook comes into my hands. Its law of attraction I tell ya!
Reason 5
The brand. The look and feel. The outer appearance. I mean, I won't lie, these Moleskine sketchbooks, journals, folios, bags, glasses, limited edition notebooks and so much more just screams appeal and I'm a sucker for elegant black stuff. They just look classy, every single time I browse through them in CZiplee, Borders, and an arts and crafts shop at the Curve which I can't recall the name. The guy there, after knowing that I'm in advertising, says that Moleskine just looks good to show off in front of your clients. Yup, I understood what he meant. Maybe someday when I service my own clients.
Reason 6
The price. Moleskines are not cheap. And that's the biggest hurdle why I haven't purchased one yet. But maybe, by winning this Sketchbook in the giveaway, it makes me a believer and in the future buy my own Moleskine products as I know what they offer.
Phew, hope you (readers) are convinced 'bout why I wanna try out Moleskine products. Wish me luck for the giveaway. Thanks again to Emila and CZipLee for the awesome giveaway, that made me start blogging again, so even if I don't win, at least I've posted something in 2012. Woohoo!
Over and out!
The famous art store, CZipLee store in Bangsar stocks these Moleskine, and they are generously sponsoring these 'books for Emila's giveaway. I personally know that you can get anything to do with Moleskine at CZipLee, as I've left a drop or two (a glass) of drool there. So, if you want to purchase Moleskine here in Klang Valley, CZipLee is the place to go. Or you can purchase online via CZipLee Lite.
So, lets get straight to the point, why would I want to grab a Moleskine Sketchbook to add to my art weaponry? Here goes:
Reason 1
The endless advertisements on Emila's blog on Moleskine has raised my awareness about this particular brand of elite sketchbooks that I am weak and I must get my hands on a Moleskine Sketchbook. It is imperative that I must have this in my bag wherever I go.
Reason 2
Why the Sketchbook, not the Watercolour Album? While I love the feature of the all-white, and mixed media compatible characteristics of the Watercolour Album paper, I think I'm still at the stage of drawing with pen and pencil. Unless Emila proves otherwise
Reason 3
It is perfect for my new year's resolution! For 2012, I said to myself I wanted to become a professional illustrator, since I know that's my passion. Don't get me wrong, I like graphic design, but it can get really boring when you don't really get artistic freedom. A Moleskine Sketchbook, with its excellent paper material, would be a great addition of tool for my quest to become professional. Some proof that I've been sketching below (LOL):
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| Sketched this up in McDonald's SkyPark. |
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| Qeeb's portrait. Made him look older accidentally. |
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| It was supposed to be Robert Deniro. Ah well. Still good practice haha. |
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| Heartshaped Box. First time using pencils again. |
Reason 4
Recently, I have bought a pencil set for sketching and several inking pens of various sizes and colours to kickstart my uphill battle of being better at drawing. Its just natural that Moleskine Sketchbook comes into my hands. Its law of attraction I tell ya!
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| New pencils! Woohoo! Not so new now. Duh.. |
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| Pens galore! I couldn't resist buying them while at Popular Bookstore. |
The brand. The look and feel. The outer appearance. I mean, I won't lie, these Moleskine sketchbooks, journals, folios, bags, glasses, limited edition notebooks and so much more just screams appeal and I'm a sucker for elegant black stuff. They just look classy, every single time I browse through them in CZiplee, Borders, and an arts and crafts shop at the Curve which I can't recall the name. The guy there, after knowing that I'm in advertising, says that Moleskine just looks good to show off in front of your clients. Yup, I understood what he meant. Maybe someday when I service my own clients.
Reason 6
The price. Moleskines are not cheap. And that's the biggest hurdle why I haven't purchased one yet. But maybe, by winning this Sketchbook in the giveaway, it makes me a believer and in the future buy my own Moleskine products as I know what they offer.
Phew, hope you (readers) are convinced 'bout why I wanna try out Moleskine products. Wish me luck for the giveaway. Thanks again to Emila and CZipLee for the awesome giveaway, that made me start blogging again, so even if I don't win, at least I've posted something in 2012. Woohoo!
Over and out!
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