This is where concept paintings, character renders and digi paintings happen. I run a custom PC with Windows XP Pro, Photoshop & Painter. I also use Maya to model 3D mock-ups of architecture and complex environments when needed. This tablet is a Wacom Intuos 3, but I also carry a 4"x6" Intuos 2 on the road. Other accessories include action figures, I-tunes loaded with J-Rock and Metal, pimp money paper weight, FHM Philippines calender and emergency dollar for soda machine/lunch/laundry etc.

I never leave home without a sketchbook and sketching gear. I love sketching on toned paper, so I usually make my own custom sketchbooks. Moleskines are pretty sweet because they make me feel really artsy and people think you're a really good artist when they see you using one.

My weapon of choice are brush pens and I'm constantly discovering new brands. I currently use Japanese Pentel (refillable) brush pen for cafe' people sketching, Sakura brush pens for figure and head drawing, assorted Japanese brushpens and Faber-Castells for tighter/colored lines. I can't forget about my trusty ballpoint pen, colored pencils and Alvin mechanical pencil with 0.5 non-photo blue lead for cartooning and character designs.

Technical drawing to me means architecture, vehicles, industrial design and of course mecha and funky robots. For the rough sketch, I use a mechanical pencil with either 0.5 F-lead or non-photo blue.

The ultimate tech pens (and one many designers endorse) are the Pilot Hi-Tec pens. I use a 0.5, 0.3 and the ridiculous 0.25. The line it delivers is SO fine and silky, it has to be experienced to be believed. Mechanical erasers are handy for tight erasing and Mars erasers will zap colored pencil. I also enjoy the ease of a clipboard vs a sketchbook.

This is where it all begins. The figure is my favorite subject matter and I can't go without charcoal pencils. My favorite brands are Conte'A Paris and Wolff's Carbon. I usually do lay-ins with a Bpencil and hit darks and accents with a 4B or 6B, depending on the paper.

Smooth newsprint paper is the best for practice and studies, toned paper is great for short poses and finished pieces. Also handy are pencil extenders, kneaded eraser, razor blade for sharpening and my trusty 18"x24" drawing board.