HIGASHIKO
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Name: Higashiko
Position: Resident Artist
Inspiring Mangaka: Tachibana Kaimu and CLAMP
Inspiring Non-Manga Artist: Brian Froud, J. W. Waterhouse
Inspiring Music: the Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) and "X"
soundtrack
Misc: Years ago, my dog attacked a small brown and white rabbit. Running
frantically, I scooped up the bunny and carried him inside. He had wounds in his stomach
and screamed in pain. Cradling the bunny in a towel, I climbed into my car and headed for
the nearest veterinary hospital. Never once did the rabbit try to kick me or run. He
seemed very calm and nestled himself in my arms as I gently stroked his face. Just as we
arrived at the clinic, I looked down at my dog's victim. He turned his head, staring into
my gaze. He was afraid, but not of me. He snuggled close, then went still. I attended my
classes that afternoon, and told my classmates of the sad events. It was later suggested,
by whom I forget, that perhaps the bakeusagi (ghost bunny) would stay with me, as
a way of repaying me for making his last few moments of life peaceful and safe. So there
is the story of the bunny you see on this site's various images. He is my companion and
helps out as best he can. He is a bunny, after all.
click the bakeusagi to send a message to Higashiko.
All the images on this page are under protection of the
bunny, and copyright to Higashiko.
IMAGE GALLERY
My Studio
I thought I would invite you into my makeshift studio. Irrashaimassei!
The rest of my room (not shown in the picture) houses a radio, computer, numerous
bookshelves, anime posters as far as the eye can strain and anime production
cels. It occured to me that you might perhaps be interested in seeing both it and
some of the supplies I use when I create my fanart. You see, I recently got an
interesting shock: most cel fanartists do the black outlines with a marker/permanent
ink pen! Argh! I have been using the old technique of dipping the pen nib in
the inkwell (a long and arduous process...). Not that I'm going to change my old
ways, mind you. I just wanted to share. *I also discovered that you can do a clean
ink version of the cel design and have Kinko's put it on a transparency film (acetate) and
then colour it in with paint from there.* |
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Manga
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The Bureau
SBI Adventures Online Doujinshi
This is my first crack at doing a real doujinshi. There are several more issues planned
for this series. Hope you enjoy our wacky escapades!
The Bureau Part One -
We Want You As A New Recruit
NEW! The Bureau Part TWO
- Deito Supotto?! |
Fan Art
click this button to visit a little essay on fanart:
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Ryoko Cel
acrylics and india ink on cel, acrylic, airbrush, & coloured pencil background
(14 x 17 inches)
Here is a custom cel order I just finished. I was given the task of putting Ryoko from
Tenchi Muyo in a Sakura setting. I chose to design my own costume for her as well as give
her a more feminine pose than what you might usually see her in. This background drove me
insane and took three times as long to complete as the cel itself! Argh! |
Duo
acrylics on cel, india ink "whispers" for background (14 in. X 17 in.)
Here he is! My most beloved character from Gundam Wing. Months before I even saw the
fansubs, I began collecting stuff from this series. So, since it has become so popular in
America now, I decided it was about time for me to draw Duo. This cel posed three
challenges: the size (rather large, ne?), the shirt (I'd never done a translucent effect
on a cel before), and the background (it has my whispers, but they are different than
normal...). All in all, I like this one. |
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Card Captor Sakura 1 (Sakura-chan)
acrylics on cel, airbrushed & coloured pencil background (8 1/2 x 11inch)
The design for this costume and pose actually came a couple months after I had created the
drawing of Li-kun. I was picking up takeout with Puutsuki from the local Thai place
and commented on how much the Soy Sauce bottle looked like one of Tomoyo's dress designs.
So there you go. By the way, Kero-chan is saying, "Don't make a fool of
me!" |
Card Captor Sakura 2 (Li-kun)
acrylics on cel, airbrushed & coloured pencil background (8 1/2 x 11inch)
I had originally planned on using Yukito as the model for this outfit (which I was
designing for Cosplay). But it just seemed appropriate to put Li-kun in it...albeit
unwittingly on his part. :) Kero-chan comments, "That is not right!"
With luck, the Assistant Director will be sporting this outfit at some future anime con...
The background for these two cels was created as one piece and then thwacked in two.
To see both halves together, click here.
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X
acrylics on cel, spray & acrylic paint with coloured pencil background
This one came out pretty good. The most important part was getting the
scythe to follow a particular shape. When combined with the 'x' in the
background, the scythe and characters take on an hourglass scheme. This cel
also presented a challenge in that I could not use colour. |
Tasuki 1
acrylics on cel
This is, as I recall, the fifth cel I ever painted. The costume (especially the belt) is
based on the manga version of Tasuki. The animated form is less intricate. Pencil Sketch (23k) |
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Tasuki 2
acrylics on glass (window pane)
This one took several hours to complete, due to size. However, I can't tale credit for the
design. This is a Yuu Watase original sketch. I just added the paint. It, along with
Mokona and Pikachu, graced the bedroom window of the Assistant Director's former
apartment. |
Tasuki 3
coloured pencil, india ink, acylics on bristol board
I did this "Hyper-realistic Tasuki" as a submission to the Animerica Extra fan
art gallery. They've yet to print this one, but they did recognise one of my more recent
works! (It was under a different name, though. I couldn't use my artistic psuedonym on
that one...) Agent Caerbannog once remarked that this image of Tasuki is "nice...but
disturbing!" |
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Planet 2 (Merle and Pikachu)
acrylics on cel, digital photo for background
This is the second cel in a series I am doing for my fave comic book store. I chose to put
these two characters together when I learned that they shared the same seiyuu ( Ikue
Ootani). |
Planet 3 (Calvin and Hobbes)
acrylics on cel, coloured pencil & ink background
This one was inspired by one of the guys who works at the comic store. When asked to
desribe the anime "Ushio & Tora," he said, "Okay. you know Calvin and
Hobbes? It's like that, if Hobbes kept trying to eat Calvin."
So, Brian, this one is your fault! |
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Planet 4 (Larva -from Kyuuketsuki Miyu)
acrylics on blue cel, india ink & coloured pencil background
My most recent cel to date. I am rather fond of this one. The background is my signature
style (called "whispers"). You'll notice those in quite a bit of my stuff. This
cel was completed in three days (around 10 total).
Here's the pencil sketch of Larva. |
MuppX (a parody)
india ink on bristol board
Don't ask me how this got started. I did a few doodles of "Kermui, Muppet of
Heaven." This page is a direct parody of a page of the X
comic (67k, English release) , by CLAMP. Here's a partial character guide, including
some that were not drawn:
Kermui (Kermit + Kamui)
Himokey (Mokey + Hinoto)
Saru (Sal + Sorata)
Yuzuridawn (Yuzuriha + Prarie Dawn)
Fiiama (Johnny Fiama + Fuuma)
Miss Motori (Miss Mousie + Kotori)
Kano-oink (Miss Piggy + Kanoe)
I've thought about continuing this sick little doujinshi, but haven't made up my mind
yet... |
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Original Characters
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Anuto
computer coloured sketch
Anuto is a rat spirit (and a side-kick of sorts) in an original manga series I am
currently developing for a comics anthology being published by a small group. The series
(untitled as of yet) follows the wanderings of a mysterious puppeteer who performs not
only for humans, but for spirits as well. As I flesh out more of the characters and story,
I will add more info and pics. Wish us luck! |
Flame Dragons
coloured india inks and white paint on mat board (2ft x 3ft 2 in)
The picture for this is a bit fuzzy, so here is a detail
on three of the
dragons.(41k) This is a very, very old piece (around six years, I think). It
took two weeks, an hour per day, to complete. This was the first time I had ever
done my 'whispers' technique (created by blowing air onto ink through a straw). I
was incredibly light-headed every time I left art class... |
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File 13
acrylics on blue cel, photo background
This is the third or fourth time I ever painted a cel. So as you can see, I was still
getting the hang of things. On the left is Yamashita Katsuya, an artist and dedicated high
school student. On the right, Touma, an idol singer with a severe social phobia. The story
for this one is written completely, but I am still perfecting the design end. These are
early versions of the lead boys. Touma hasn't changed much, but Katsuya is very different
now. Eventually I will post more illustration from this series. |
Touma
india ink and coloured pencil on bristol board
Here is a realistic portrait of the idol singer. In the story, it is painted by Katsuya as
a gift after he sees the scar Touma bears on his back (a reminder of his attempted
murder). See? More of those "whispers" I was talking about.... |
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Zodiac Series: Pisces
india ink and coloured pencil on bristol board
The first in this series. For the full version, please visit the Rear Attack Yaoi Gallery. |
Zodiac Series: Virgo
india ink and coloured pencil on bristol board
The second piece. For the full version, please visit the Rear Attack Yaoi Gallery. |
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Sketchbook
Whilst I was working on a cel design the other night, my little bakeusagi
flew up and began tapping me on the noggin rather viciously.
"What is it?" I asked.
He turned my head towards the stacks upon stacks of works in progress lying around my
makeshift studio.
"You haven't finished any artwork for the May 1st update of the Yaoi Files," he
whined.
"Yes, I know."
"But your fans will be so disappointed!"
"I don't have any fans," I replied.
"What about the Assistant Director?! After all she's done for you! Imagine how
heart-broken she'll be when....."
"Fine. Um...here. You can take her my sketchbook."
"Wai! Wai! I just knew you'd come through!" He gripped the book between his
little paws and fluttered off, humming something from "Tonari no Totoro."
Silly ghost rabbits...
My Scribblings
Gargoyle Boy (17k)
An odd sort of girl . . . (17k)
Lynx (9k)
Nekomusume (with wings) (7k)
Shijin (a bishounen) (17k)
 
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