POSTMODERN Mythopoeia

Fairytales and Fables

2009-06-17T01:26:03Z

Regularly riding the subway in a sleep-deprived daze takes its toll...

Fairytale of New York
Stars' rendition of the classic song.

Geekery Update

2009-05-30T00:33:13Z

I recently found out that an article I wrote reviewing Sam Kieth's comic, My Inner Bimbo, was quoted on the back of the newly-collected trade paperback.

Read the original article here: "Embracing the Inner Bimbo" for The Weekly Planet
Buy My Inner Bimbo TPB: Amazon.com

Front Cover

Back Cover, with quote

Naturally I was quite excited, as Sam Kieth has been one of my comic-creator heroes for about 14 years now since The Maxx first came out. :) Go and buy the graphic novel! It's totally worth it.

Applied Arts Magazine

2009-05-26T15:09:09Z

The May/June 2009 issue of Applied Arts Magazine is out on newsstands now. It features Church v. State in the Illustration | Editorial section. Be sure to check it out. :)

Cover

Interior Tearpage

Video Game Designs II

2009-04-11T15:01:56Z

Here's another commission.

Female Summoner Neutral

As the name implies, I wanted a neutral balance between the Good and Evil Female Summoners.

April is the Cruellest Month

2009-04-01T04:03:39Z

London is Burning
Acrylic and Digital

"I will show you fear in a handful of dust."

"A woman drew her long black hair out tight
And fiddled whisper music on those strings"

Inspired by T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land", with subconscious recollection of John Constantine's appearance in Sandman (Pointed out by my husband, who found the subject matter similar).

John Constantine, Hellblazer, and Sandman are © DC/Vertigo Comics.

Constellation Magazine

2009-03-28T23:41:57Z

One of my paintings, Capsicum, made an appearance in Constellation Magazine. It's on newsstands now, so be sure to check it out -- or purchase it online here.

Darkstalkers

2009-03-14T02:55:22Z

Aensland
Acrylic and Digital

The Aenslands, Morrigan and Lilith, drawn for Udon/Capcom's Darkstalkers Tribute book contest. It wasn't chosen this time, but I had fun doing this because it was a new direction to explore. :)

Private Commission: Arisugawa Juri

2009-02-10T00:02:15Z

New York Comic Con was quite busy, but it was good to see all my friends again and to meet (lots of) new people. :) Anyway, a new commission.

Arisugawa Juri
Graphite

The Utena-ness has been palpable lately. This will change soon.

New York Comic Con 2009

2009-02-06T18:12:38Z

I'll be there. Will you?

(I don't have a booth, I'll just be wandering around with my portfolio on Saturday and Sunday.)

Anime News Network Header: Himemiya Anthy

2009-02-05T01:13:37Z

This was a quick piece done a while ago as a weekly header for Anime News Network's "The Gallery" -- an awesome column by Evan Miller featuring up-and-coming artists. (Such as myself. XD)

Himemiya Anthy
Graphite and Photoshop

Video Game Designs

2009-02-03T02:13:29Z

explodingsuns and I have been working on commissioned video game designs for character classes for Andrew Livy.. Here are a are the ones I've finished thus far.

Female Summoner Good and Evil

I was going for a sort of dichotomy, with floral motifs for the "Good" version and bestial elements for the "Evil".

Urban Ecology

2009-01-23T03:25:31Z

This was done a while back as both a promotional image and a cover for a the children's version of the book, Urban Ecology by Pamela Peeters. (Beta site available here.) I can finally post it now that it's been publicly released. :)

Urban Ecology

I was asked to depict two versions of a woman, with one serving as a representation of her Anima and a connection to nature. I used the butterfly motif as symbolism for the spirit, in the gradient colors of the chakras.

Death is not the end.

2009-01-22T06:39:52Z

Dear Readers,

Sincerest apologies for not posting much as of late. Last year was an exceedingly difficult one for me in terms of familial matters -- a subject of which I have lamented upon extensively in my locked entries. I'm certain no one needs a rehash. I will be more personable in 2009.

As a sort of symbol of this renewal, I have changed the username for this journal from "himemiya" to alicemeichi. I feel it is entirely more suitable.

More art to come very soon.

Yours truly,
Alice

Church v. State

2008-11-08T04:08:21Z

I painted this illustration as a way of expressing my frustration at the way America has been heading in recent years.

In spite of the incredible step forward recently in the election of Barack Obama, the passing of Proposition 8 shows that we have a long way to go as a nation. In recent years more than ever, right-wing politics has brought religion into the equation -- an exercise that casts incredible aspersions on the very foundations of this nation.

One of the first cornerstones of America called for the separation of Church and State, and yet issues such as abortion and gay rights have absolutely no redeeming features in a secular context. How have we, as citizens in this Land of the Free, come to spit in the face of our Founding Fathers? They, above all, knew that religion pollutes politics and vice versa.

Christians don't deny Atheists any rights, and Atheism goes against the First Commandment. Why should they deny any rights to homosexuals from a few verses in the Bible?

Live, and let fucking live.

The Rebirth of a Nation

2008-11-05T05:37:14Z

My husband (explodingsuns) discussed this on his journal already, but I just wanted to expand on his sentiment that the United States of America has finally been reborn.

We as a nation had been stagnating in the mires of fear and greed for nearly a decade, catering to our basest instincts.

And as of today, we are finally brave enough and strong enough to emerge and embrace the light of hope.

This was what my father came to America for, called "Mei Kwok" or "Beautiful Land" in Cantonese. He named myself and my sister after this free land of opportunity. ("Mei-Chi" and "Mei-Wei", respectively.) He believed he could change the course of his life, and that this country could foster the hope he had for his daughters.

I have never been more proud to be an American.

Private Commission: Nebula

2008-09-14T04:11:43Z

Nebula

The client asked for a portrait of Cloud from Final Fantasy VII, in a techno/club inspired atmosphere. I gave him a rough sketch here, with the musical/club elements to be added in the coloring stage. (The sheet music used was "Cloud's Theme" from the soundtrack.)

He reviewed the sketch and requested for the hair and collar to be made bigger, so here's the finished sketch.

Illustration West and Anime News Network

2008-08-24T23:50:56Z

The Society of Illustrators Los Angeles has accepted one of my pieces into Illustration West 46. Upon the request of the client who commissioned the image that was accepted, it cannot be published online.

But in brighter news, Evan Miller of Anime News Network recently interviewed me for his column, "The Gallery". Thanks, Evan. :)

Click here to read the interview

Constellation Magazine

2008-08-18T01:50:23Z

I was featured in Constellation Magazine's July issue. :)

+ 1 more page

Sorry for my lack of updates, I've been really busy lately with commissions and such. I promise more art soon!

Otakon 2008

2008-07-12T03:01:52Z

I've obtained an Artist Alley table at Otakon (August 8th - 10th) this year at location D-11. It's the red table in the map below. Come visit. :)

Married

2008-06-11T03:28:53Z

Alice Meichi Li and Michael Vincent Edward Bramley
06-09-08 - Three years from our first kiss.

It was a very improvised affair -- low-key, low-budget, low-planning. In the end, I think it was more sincere and personal that way. Thanks to everyone who helped out and made it possible! I think Michael looks incredibly dapper in my father's old suit.. ♥

Site Redesign

2008-04-23T02:01:52Z

I bleached my site because my gothy roots were showing too much.

New AliceMeichi.com Design

Exhibition: Cuchifritos "Works on Paper"

2008-03-04T03:44:12Z

Five prints of my pieces will be showing at Cuchifritos Gallery from Saturday, March 8th to Saturday, March 15th.

Cuchifritos Gallery/Project Space
120 Essex Street
New York, NY 10002

Saturday, March 8th
12:30pm - 5:30pm

Between Delancey and Rivington inside the Essex Street Market, South end. Closed Sundays.

I'll be at the benefit opening from 12:30pm - 3pm because I have previous engagements scheduled for later in that day. I hope to see you there. :)

Pepper Project: Capsicum

2008-02-29T05:12:26Z

Created as a submission for the Pepper Project.

I wanted to do something a little different, but I hope the 100 peppers and 1 pepper blossom I included makes up for the departure from the typical Pepper style.

Capsicum

London Calling

2008-01-22T04:12:19Z

I've been a Sandman fan since I was 11, and always thought Daniel should have gotten more love since he's the actual Dream now.

Death & Dream

I designed their clothing to pay homage to little revelatory symbols about their characters.. Such as how the "Death" card in the Vertigo Tarot was holding a blue rose, and Daniel was often pictured with poppies (symbolic of dreams for its narcotic nature). This also obviously includes the ankh sigils, Daniel's emerald (as opposed to Morpheus' ruby), and the ruby sleeve design I always loved from his original costume. Toss in a dash of Visual Kei/Gothic Lolita (especially because I love those cute little EGL tophats) inspiration, and here we are. I've got tons of love for the classic 80's punk look, but I figure they'd want to update their wardrobes a bit since then.

Set in London because the Death film will be, and I always loved the view of the Houses of Parliament across the Thames.

The Parting of Ways

2007-12-06T06:03:19Z

Four of my paintings (The Angelic Destruction series and Elemental Sins: Ira) just arrived in California, now owned by a talented musician who founded a famous rock band.

Those paintings were done from a very cathartic time in my life and meant a lot to me. I suppose though, that it'll be more comforting knowing that he will take care of them as a supportive friend.

He also now owns the portrait I did of him and had framed.. I'm very happy with the framing work that Nancy from Da Vinci Artist Supply did (I highly recommend her), and wanted to share it.

She suggested the frame, which was reminiscent of studded leather that's so prominent in rock/goth culture.. The black on it was also distressed to show hints of red underneath that picked up the red in the portrait. I found it very fitting.