About
About timscribbles (read in an accent, like Japanese, British, or Russian, I guarantee it will sound so much cooler)
Born in San Diego, CA, USA. Residing there for 19 years, but frequently visits Hong Kong, Tim grew up around anime (Japanese animation), American comics, import cars, and all sorts of other things. Since he was a single child, he had opportunities to explore different things and expand creativity.
As he got older, he decided to gain more experience in his fields of interest and attend some Art Center classes. Then took several classes involving digital photography, graphic design, traditional animation, traditional drawing and painting, Flash design, screen printing, 3-D modeling, and visual communications. During this period, he attempted to try out all fields of art.
During his high school days, he and three other friends started up a design company by the name of TAMA Studios. They produced mainly t-shirts.
After sometime, he got into the interest of automobiles and picked up a job working at a local auto shop. There, he put his graphic design skills to work designing business cards and signs which are still being used there today.
He also attended Pasadena City College and Gnomon School.
Currently, he does photo shoots and blogs. Covering his life through photography whether is be the hobbyist life, the automotive tuner scene, or just life itself, he is bringing it to readers around the world.
Tim speaks English and Cantonese fluently, and incredibly broken Spanish and Mandarin.
Email: tkwongdesigns@gmail.com
That’s for you guys. Any questions, life issues, nerd references, or w/e, feel free to email me. I reply rather quickly. Usually, every 20 minutes if you know what I mean (if you didn’t get that, it means after every anime episode which are about 20 minutes in length). I also get alot of commission work, so just shoot me an email and I’ll let you know.
Tools of the Trade
Canon Rebel T1i
Canon Rebel XTI
Lens: Canon EFS 55-250mm, Canon EFS 18-55mm, Canon 50mm
Lighting Equipment: Alien Bee B1600 (x2), Paul C. Buff Light Stands and Umbrellas, Vagabond II Portable Power
Programs: Adobe Creative Suite CS3
Dude i found ur blog via the chronicles blog,some nice and awesome stuff there….keep it coming,love your posts and contents…
I also got the canon XTI totally aweseome cam but still learning it…
March 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm
thanks man. I love to hear feedback.
and I think the XTI is a good starter camera. I started with one, and when I decided to buy a new one I had to choose between a D300 and a XTI and I still chose XTI because it came with a couple of Canon lens. Its really not a about the camera, but about the pictures for me.
March 16, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Ok, I’m officially jealous of your camera.
Pretty cool project you have going on here, it suits you well. I’m wondering how you get so many car shows pictures going. I think honestly cars, anime and art don’t have a great deal to do with each other, but it’s what you like, and that’s naturally what you will put.
I liked the freelance portion you put out for yourself though…but without any real, legit experience, all people will see is your work with the attitude that comes with it.
I think you can split the 3 main interest in to 3 different sections, giving easier access to what they like to see. Maybe a section on your regular rants too, so you can have something to update daily…and eventually organize rants on categories or something.
March 16, 2009 at 9:31 pm
You know, I haven’t really posted too much about anime and rants. Its leaning more toward just automotive stuff. But I consider the art part as photography too. Maybe when I get around to doing graphics again, I might post that stuff. Thanks for the suggestions.
March 16, 2009 at 9:41 pm
dude,i wish you could work on someting for me,i mean for free,since youre into automotive and graphics,im still looking for someone to design a proper logo for my site….if you could help me out….just contact me…
March 23, 2009 at 10:54 pm
shoot me an email.
March 23, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Nice photos, I like your editing style.
May 17, 2010 at 9:10 am
Great shots Tim, you seem to go to all the event that’s we do. You even posted coverage of our event CarZ Collision Course back in April. I’ll shoot you an email, maybe we can work something out. Keep on posting man.
May 21, 2010 at 1:21 pm