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Joshlab
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[2008-08-12 15:33:53 +0000 UTC]
"Doing what I love to do..."
(Singapore)
# Statistics
Favourites: 166; Deviations: 77; Watchers: 25
Watching: 30; Pageviews: 10186; Comments Made: 142; Friends: 30
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: James Jean|Tatsuyuki Tanaka|Haccan|Yi Lee| Benjamin Zhang|Kim Jung GiFavorite movies: Valerian and the city of a thousand planets| The Fifth Element
Tools of the Trade: Pencil|Krita
# Social Links
https://www.facebook.com/joshlabstudiohttps://www.instagram.com/theartofjoshlab/
https://www.patreon.com/joshlab
https://www.twitter.com/joshlab
# About me
Joshua Tay is a freelance concept illustrator and an arts trainer, based in Singapore, who has been creating artworks for more than 7 years. He specialize in character creations, creative intellectual properties and concept arts & designs for lifestyle & entertainment. In 2007, he was awarded 2nd Runners Up in Mangaka 07; a Singapore digital arts competition. In 2010, his design was awarded Top 10 Designs for Youth.sg Tote Bag design Competition 2010. In the same year, Joshua was honoured to be featured in Spotted! section of Culturepush in the month of February 2010. In the ImagineFX Issue 86, Joshua's artworks were featured in the DVD Readers' FXPose Gallery. He also started "365 Days of Sketches", an initiative to encourage drawing every day, 365 days a year. He is also the creator of 阿毛日记, a story about a fictional local neighbourhood kid who is curious about everything in the world. Currently, Joshua is constantly seeking to work and collaborate with potential partners and clients on projects like comics, graphic novels, books, toys, apparels, trading game cards, films and games for consoles, mobiles and/or PC. Usually, Joshua can be found siting in a cafe with coffee and a good book.Awards:
1. 2nd Runners Up, Mangaka 07; a Singapore digital arts competition.
2. Awarded Top 10 Designs for Youth.sg Tote Bag design Competition 2010
Features:
Culturepush: culturepush.com/2010/02/15/jos…
Publications: Aspiring Mangaka & Writers' Club 2nd Anthology (2010)
ONLINE STORE: www.zazzle.com/josh_laboratori…
WebBLOG: www.joshlaboratorie.wordpress.…
TWITTER: twitter.com/joshlab
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/joshlabstudio
# Comments
Comments: 33
Heyo! Fellow Singaoprean here. Just curious, what and where did you study after secondary school education? Your art is inspiring to me 
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Hi Jemi, Thank you. I went to poly to study IT after secondary school, and never studied a full time arts school as it was expensive and my art was not good then. However, later on I began to self-learn online and took up part-time short courses from now defunct, Egg Story Digital Arts, and FZD school.
Hope it helps.
josh.
e-store: www.society6.com/joshlab
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshlab
blog: [link]
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshlab
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Ah, I see! Thanks for the reply
As for me, I plan to study Visual Communication (advertising, graphic design, logos, e.t.c.) in a nearby poly after secondary school
So how is it like, being a freelance (I think) ? Are you happy with your income so far, and is it difficult to earn? And most of all, are you happy with where you are now?
Sorry for asking so much, I'm just really curious ^_^
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Being a freelance means you have to know alot of other stuffs, other than creating your artworks. For example, you need to know where to get clients who would like your service, you need to know some accounting and bookeeping matters, etc. So you definitely need to work real hard and make alot of sacrifices.
Income varies on individuals, if your audience are willing to pay for what you create, you'll definitely do well in the long run. If not, you'll have to take up some other ad hoc/part-time jobs to replenish the lack.
As of now, I'm quite happy, as things are starting to move, although, still rather slowly.
All the best for your O levels, you've a very beautiful gallery. Hope you can find your niche which can propel you to where your heart desires.
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Harro josh!
hope to meet ya one day on one of those AMWC outings keke..
in the meantime keep drawing! Take care <3
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Hi, Josh. How are you?
Got new stuff?
I posted one of my old concepts.
[link]
Let me know what you think!
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Hi jason,
Currently busy with freelance works. There are certainly new stuffs, which I'll post up soon.
Saw your Mecha Merlion! hahaha.. Very cool, Awesome stuff!
Josh.
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Looking forward to seeing them!
Re: Mecha Merlion. That's commissioned work from a friend in the Philippines. I'm going to write a kid's book about it.
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Wow~! That's so cool! I'm very happy for you bro.
I need to work harder myself! All Da Best~! Keep me updated.
Josh.
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Wah seh.. Finally, will get to see your outstanding drawings and comics here liao.. Don't have to scroll tons of posts to see them.
Welcome!
Hope to meet up with you guys real soon!
Josh.
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Thank you. Have you guys submitted the animation for Illuminate?
Hope to see great stuff from you guys!
Josh.
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>,< yeah, we're looking forward for it
!!!
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if you don´t mind...
tell me your opinion about this [link]
thanks
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I think its beautiful with all that colors and details. You must have gone through quite a lot of thinking to come out with that piece!
Awesome job. Please keep doing and hope that you'll win the competition.
Josh.
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yes, you´re right!!Very thanks for all, I really apreciate it
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nice art, josh. jason here.
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Hey Jason, saw it. Its a brilliant concept bro.
Catch up with you soon.
Josh.
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Haha. how are you?
Have you visit my exhibition?
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O_O
*points at heart in the city*
I think i've seen that at SOYA...
Really nice gallery, btw.
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Haha..
Yeah, I was at SOYA. Thank you.
Josh.
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Thanks for the visit! hope to see your new works soon. watch.
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Hello! 8D
thanks for the comment~ :3
continue producing awesome works 8D
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