Creative People To Watch in Malaysia for 2013 via Behance Network

Ladies and gentlemen, Behance Malaysia Ambassador present; 'Creative People to Watch in Malaysia for 2013 on Behance Network'.

The list provided here are randomly discovered through 'most viewed', 'most featured', 'most appreciated','most recent' or simply randomly discovered by clicks from Behance Malaysia Ambassador, Muid Latif. The numbers does not reflect ranking but a matter of reference, in case anyone ask which one is yours, instead of bullet point. Thanks!

1. www.behance.net/flyingmouse*
2. www.behance.net/fukarinka*
3. www.behance.net/kazulivingstone*
4. www.behance.net/christopherwong
5. www.behance.net/Suffianr*
6. www.behance.net/wayneymh*
7. www.behance.net/cosmius*
8. www.behance.net/faridzulkarnain*
9. www.behance.net/issuesix*
10. www.behance.net/ewanyap*
11. www.behance.net/mighty2boo*
12. www.behance.net/111eye
13. www.behance.net/alvinseah*
14. www.behance.net/theJING*
15. www.behance.net/athomecreative*
16. www.behance.net/christan
17. www.behance.net/ashly-t
18. www.behance.net/Synapse_Art
19. www.behance.net/floydgrey*
20. www.behance.net/tangyauhoong
21. www.behance.net/TanZiHao*
22. www.behance.net/zamnayan
23. www.behance.net/trixinc*
24. www.behance.net/joeyfaizal
25. www.behance.net/yeechong*
26. www.behance.net/meilinnc*
27. www.behance.net/adrianyap
28. www.behance.net/izam*
29. www.behance.net/wan_ermizie
30. www.behance.net/cyanparade*
31. www.behance.net/JorGSai
32. www.behance.net/SyafiqAzharulAsmi
33. www.behance.net/johnbean
34. www.behance.net/miimoleong*
35. www.behance.net/nostraightlines
36. www.behance.net/tiongchupoh
37. www.behance.net/massivemayhem
38. www.behance.net/dannyburhanudin
39. www.behance.net/Alepakurzi
40. www.behance.net/maryam_azimi
41. www.behance.net/parse906
42. www.behance.net/pkokartz
43. www.behance.net/shaqyl
44. www.behance.net/zeen
45. www.behance.net/ashrafomar
46. www.behance.net/mohammadyazid*
47. www.behance.net/lamkinweng
48. www.behance.net/chingkian
49. www.behance.net/nimbus*
50. www.behance.net/chenheng
51. www.behance.net/BeachMusic
52. www.behance.net/alyahalim
53. www.behance.net/chuxx
54. www.behance.net/pitfalls*
55. www.behance.net/fauzanmalek*
56. www.behance.net/cloakwork*
57. www.behance.net/halimrahim*
58. www.behance.net/fairuz
59. www.behance.net/Bananasplitz*
60. www.behance.net/fadhilkamarudin
61. www.behance.net/ck_koh*
62. www.behance.net/BramLeech*
63. www.behance.net/DrivLoo*
64. www.behance.net/vennsoh*
65. www.behance.net/prakashdaniel
66. www.behance.net/missosixnine*
67. www.behance.net/blackodc*
68. www.behance.net/RubyLim
69. www.behance.net/ugendran*
70. www.behance.net/adiarfanmikhail
71. www.behance.net/arez
72. www.behance.net/nadiajasmine*
73. www.behance.net/isadhoraomar
74. www.behance.net/EmirEzwan*
75. www.behance.net/unitedjerks
76. www.behance.net/khairul
77. www.behance.net/libradesignidiot
78. www.behance.net/rajaazim
79. www.behance.net/hafidzmusa
80. www.behance.net/alipower
81. www.behance.net/brokenfuse*
82. www.behance.net/dopebydesign*
83. www.behance.net/chanyeevon*
84. www.behance.net/zouqimanipulasi
85. www.behance.net/ud33n
86. www.behance.net/najmiaze027
87. www.behance.net/kenji_tam
88. www.behance.net/michellelee
89. www.behance.net/veloveshieffa
90. www.behance.net/gkshin
91. www.behance.net/thereplicatech
92. www.behance.net/zulfadly
93. www.behance.net/3ahia
94. www.behance.net/meeneastwood
95. www.behance.net/nazrulizwan
96. www.behance.net/danielideris
97. www.behance.net/alvinpck
98. www.behance.net/zoule
99. www.behance.net/kaism*
100. www.behance.net/nadiart
101. www.behance.net/parasit
102. www.behance.net/fazrulreza
103. www.behance.net/abbasjj
104. www.behance.net/nasrulhakim
105. www.behance.net/drewz
106. www.behance.net/haslina
107. www.behance.net/absoluteleeme
108. www.behance.net/iskandaribrahim*
109. www.behance.net/ikhwanismail*
110. www.behance.net/fzli*
111. www.behance.net/faye_lim
112. www.behance.net/muhammaduzair
113. www.behance.net/mrmaman
114. www.behance.net/chongching
115. www.behance.net/chonggiinsong
116. www.behance.net/zulamranhilmi*
117. www.behance.net/sizziedaud
118. www.behance.net/AriffAris*
119. www.behance.net/fizahrahim*
120. www.behance.net/jeffersonism*
121. www.behance.net/azzadism*
122. www.behance.net/nvrmnd
123. www.behance.net/keatleong*
124. www.behance.net/hoongyeoh
125. www.behance.net/hyrulanuar
126. www.behance.net/koyoox*
127. www.behance.net/VinceLow*
128. www.behance.net/awangpurba
129. . Want to be featured? register & upload your awesome works here today!

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The Behance portfolio feature compiled by Muid Latif, a renowned New Media Artist, Behance Official Ambassador™ of Malaysia, Official Adobe Influencer™ (Malaysia), Lead Project of Creative Commons Malaysia and Certified 'N.O.S.S 2012 & 2013 Creative Industry Expert' by MSC Malaysia. 

Visit Muid's portfolio http://www.behance.net/muidlatif & www.moedlatif.com

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Note: The portfolio orders that are featured in this blog are randomly discovered and it's on-going. If you're not on Behance, it's time to do so by registering your free Behance portfolio today! Talk to me via twitter if you like to have your Behance portfolio featured as I'd be happy to promote. Thanks!

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A Weekend To Remember

I remembered the last big birthday gathering I had was when I turned 27 at Galeriiizu at Wisma UOA and followed by a surprise celebration on my 29th birthday at Lazat Cooking House in a housing area in Petaling Jaya after I prepared my home-made dinner, Mushroom Enoki Bean Sprout called the 'Enoki Nusantara Samba'. Ever since that, I never plan on celebrating anything big, just a small number of close friends and usually with my family. 

Me and my dearest friend Prakash Daniel

Best of friends from left: Adi, my sis' Abby Latif, Prakash Daniel, Salmi Omar, me, Azzad & Haslina Ghazali.

On Friday, 24th February which fall under my 33th Birthday, I sent an impromptu invitation to my close friends and colleague to attend my small birthday gathering at The Bee PUBLIKA and we had a great time with presents from Prakash, Azhar, Haslina & Salmi.


Behance Malaysia 2nd Group Exhibition / 6th Behance Malaysia Meetup

26th February was our official date of Behance Malaysia 2nd Group Exhibition 'finale' at Galeri Shah Alam. I was overwhelmed by the turnout was more than I expected, and as usual, great catching up session with all of them including walk-in guests to our exhibition. I also had a chat with Nikki, my former Editor from Art Malaysia magazine mentioned that our Behance exhibition will be featured in the magazine soon. Hoorey!


Since last week, if you (Malaysians) notice, our weather was constantly cloudy in the afternoon so as I would predict a heavy rain in the late afternoon. Right after the Behance Meetup in the gallery, I announce to all member's that I'm going to treat them for a lunch at fast food restaurant, KFC to celebrate our exhibition's closing and enjoying a great gathering session. 



We walk on the sideways from the gallery to KFC of Wisma PKNS Shah Alam. Mind you it was raining, and everyone at least got wet. I was soaking wet because I want to make sure all behance members who walk with me arrive to KFC entrance safely despite the heavy rain.


So after I saw everyone sit down on the table, I know that I felt relief as they all have their seats and I went out to the nearest ATM machine to take out some money because I want to buy them lunch. Then out of the blue there is this one adorable kid came out of nowhere and start pressing the ATM machine button while I was entering my menu selection. Dear Lord, kids these days are so rascal! haha.



Then I went back inside KFC, called my sister Abby, Prakash Daniel and my dear friend, Iskandar Ibrahim to accompany me to the counter to place the order because I lost count of how many people were there at the table, and I was friggin cold due to wet from the rain we were caught earlier.


Now, little that I know it was more than just a gathering and lunch treat. Without my knowledge, the Behance members (probably headed by Zid or Zam Nayan, or Debbie or Haslina Ghazali, or Prakash (I actually have no idea!) who had actually carefully, planned a SURPRISE BIRTHDAY for me, which I would never in million years thought of. And of course I wouldn't have any thoughts of it because I was too focus on my concern about the logistic of the crowd to the gallery, how we going to pack all of our artwork back later, how to send the members back to town, and what not. I got my mind focus elsewhere.


It was when I was about to reach to their table, and there you go, a delicious cheese cake appeared with a Behance Logo spelled 'Bé' Happy Birthday Muid. I swear at that point of time, honestly, I was so stunned and surprised and it's definitely overwhelming for me. Come on lah, who wouldn't thought, kan? 


They just made my day today. Even when Haslina passed the birthday card, I almost shred to tears because I always have this paranoia of being in-denial of friends getting distance from me due to my moody and emotional character, because I do remember I lost few best friends because they gave up on me because especially few years back when my career wasn't doing so good, and I had a tumor (which now recovered thankfully!). But you know, here they are, even as I grow old, I am surrounded by people who showered me with love and hope. Everyone was there, all the people who I had known for years, who was once a stranger became my friends, and from friends who became a part of my family. 


It was overwhelming, magical and truly a bless. It's not just Behance that I saw, it was a force of support, from people who believe in themselves and people who appreciate the things we do, despite if its individual or teamwork, we not only build a community, we build a family. It's enough for me to achieve something, and it's a gift from them, and I love them so much and I want to thank each and everyone who had been there for me, for the better or worst of me.


God bless all of you. Forevermore.

Making An Art Worth Inspiring

I Am An Artist


About four months ago, i had express my intention via my Facebook and Twitter updates that I'm planning on leaving the creative world (cough, "retiring") to focus on my new interest in i) Law (Multimedia/Internet Act), ii) Museology and iii) Numismatics (sorry, not into that typical designer-move-to-photography). As mention in my previous blog post, I had been facing such a great roller-coaster ride by being in rock-bottom, from unstable business (unbelievable bad paymaster/fung fei kei cases), to battling my stomach Tumor that had affected my health, lost weight and to my paranoia of friends who gave remark on my appearance. 


Three months later, I believe God had listen to my do'a and prayers and gave me with so much bless and love. Besides that I put on weight from 53kg to now, 58kg, I almost regular activities from my weekly 15km run, and wake up to the morning beautiful sunshine, either driving heading toward the Kuala Lumpur city or train ride, working as a blue-collar as a 'marketer' in a bank (Yep, probably comes as much of a surprise), I can never shred this artistic blood of mine away. Good Karma kicks in, like Paul Arden said, 'Don't look for next opportunity. The one you have in hand is the opportunity.' So I took on a new challenge facing a different working pattern and new working environment. Alhamdulillah, things are working just (fundamentally) fine. Work is work, stress is everywhere but you'll cope with it because you had been working for a decade in this industry, so whats to nag about? 


So then came along another opportunity as I was chosen as Ambassador from my country by Behance Network, one of top creative networking circle that was awarded by numerous companies, publication offline and online, from "10 Most Creative Small Business Companies" by FAST COMP@NY, to Computer Arts UK, Mashable and others.

Introducing the 18 Behance Ambassador. Visit the rest of Behance Ambassador here

Our first Behance Malaysia Meetup @ Artista Cafe, Tropicana Mall, PJ

So for those who like to hang out with us, gain experience, learn new tips or advices, have creative discussion and hands-on creative collaboration projects, register a Behance profile and join our group here. Our next meet-up will be at Wondermilk Cafe, 13th November 2010. 

‘When It Can't Be Done, Do It. If You Don't Do It, It Doesn't Exist ’, Paul Arden


Galeri Petronas and Petronas's Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra had took a giant leap in bringing new things around their table. I got a call from the wonderful people of Galeri Petronas inviting me to join an interesting project called the 'Painted Notes', a collaboration with the mighty talented and world-class musicians of Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Of course, I couldn't say yes right away because I'm working, as I'm no longer running my own business. After I got approved by my awesome superiors and management of my agency, I start to mobilizing my ideas and plans to make it happen. I was introduce by this amazing Malaysian Conductor named Harish Shankar who now resides in Germany. I even manage to get great advice from my friend, Milx who I met a night before the performance.

For the first time in Malaysia, and for the first time by Fine Artist (Khairul Azmir a.k.a MeMe) and Digital Artist (me), we both set history to become the first to collaborate with musicians in this prestigious Dewan Philharmonik Petronas doing a live (real-time) artwork. I was honored, awe and bless. I'm so grateful to our Lord al-Mighty Allah. I thank Galeri Petronas and applaud them for giving us, Digital Artists platform to let Malaysians learn what is Digital Art and the processes of it's creation. Thanks to those who came, i couldn't be more happier and flattered by your warm support. Check out the video of our performance. 

Land of The Rising Sun


Bigbrosworkshop had selected us to be a part in another prestigious exhibition, this time it's in Japan! Called INSIGHT, this exhibition promises everyone internationally how Malaysian talents really got what it takes to inspire with their artworks, including Kenji, Stephen Lau, Driva Lo, Luk, Chun Woei, Najib Tumiran (a.k.a Artech), Fariz Hanapiah, among others, and me!

I will be showcasing my work in two different city in Japan; Shizuoka & Tokyo, from 26th October til 4th. I haven't been travelling for so long. In my own expense, I felt it's the best opportunity to showcase my work in a different location with different culture and different creative view. 


I just hope I have enough energy to divide myself with work and 'vacation'. I just look forward to experience Japanese culture including getting myself a copy of Naruto Shippuuden's Manga! Ittadakimas!




Thank you for reading, may you find your positive energy, have a great day and God bless.
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