Tuesday, December 20, 2011

PERSONAL WORK | Trees

The most beautiful trees I have captured.






























By Mandy JW


"Quotable"

This is a compilation of quotes that I have collected mostly from lyrics, philosophers and artists. A lot of these ideas are a matter of opinion but often broke boundaries I had in my own mind. Other quotes are simply so well put.

Change has come. Keep your dignity. Take the higher road. Take it like a man.

Treat your enemy with kindness. They are your greatest teacher of patience.

And I've seem to forgotten the warmth of this sun.

And as your fantasies are broken in two, did you really think this bloody road would pave the way for you?

You are such an inspiration for the ways that I will never ever choose to be.

Love is a sin, my love, for the ones that feel it the most.

I can see eternity in a grain of sand.

It's never over, all my blood for the sweetness of her laughter. It's never over, she's a tear that hangs inside my soul forever.

Throw off your shame, or be a slave to the system.

I'm running, I'm running, catch up with me life, where is this love that I'm looking to find?

I am an animal trapped in your hot car.

Cold silence has the tendency to atrophy an sense of compassion.

I cannot heave my heart into my mouth.

I struggle, and I emerge.



Actions, not deeds.

A drop of water can hollow a stone.

More to come soon...






Sea Life

I started a mini reef tank a few months ago.

First of all, if you want one of the most rewarding creations, there is nothing like a beautiful ecosystem from below the tropical sea right in your own home. Everything is about balance and recreating the natural environment. It's only the beginning, but here is a sneak peak!





[Tropical] Fish





My freshwater fishies!



My first freshwater aquarium, 5 months old, has turned out to be quite a success. These are pictures from a few weeks ago. Since then, I have kicked out the Jewel Cichlid. He somehow was able to nudge the divider in the tank to get on the other side and bite all of my Blue Jack Dempsey's fins off :(

The Dempsey is not in these pictures because he was in hiding from the evil Jewel. The tank is great now though! Everyone is happy =)

Tattoo Ideas & Inspirations

So little space, so many ideas!!!

Being a graphic designer definitely allows the time that is needed to plan out a tattoo and placement. However, these high expectations make this process so painful as I am usually such an impulsive person. Here are some beautiful inspirations for some pieces I'm working on...