November 2009
1 post
In came the new wind
Hey fellas, it’s been a while huh? I hope you guys have been well. Recently, Otto approached me with another project, but this one is bigger. So big that maybe, just maybe, we’ll need you guys for it. I can’t say much else, but you can count in the coming days that something will come up on this here tumblog. That’s all for now, take care!
-Hamid
October 2009
9 posts
after some deliberation
We both (we being Otto and I) agree that we shouldn’t follow the suggestion of making this a group project. The biggest concern of course is the sharing of personal information; it was one person in this format, to make it multiple people would make it a bit of a risk. That said, I think we might have actually reached an end to this ride, it’s been a blast and I believe those drawings...
Watchhey gang, hope all is well. while otto and I are discussing somethings, enjoy the new TOY STORY 3 trailer and sit tight :)
At a crossroads
Folks, we gotta respect the man’s wishes. Unexpected things happen in life, and the outcomes are that much more unpredicted. Personally, I thought we would have at least 100 smiles. But that’s life for ya, and we did manage to round up 520 followers on such short time (thank you tumblrstaff!). Just accept what’s done as done…
except
What do we do about this tumblog?...
Smiling at the Drawings
Hello everyone, This is going to be my last hello to you all. I feel bad for doing this but there are many outside and inner forces right now that prevent me from continuing this project. It began as an experimental and social project and I wanted to see how it will go. To my surprise, it was very successful and fun! It was a good experience for me and I’ve learned a few things from doing...
sorry for the delay
things are a tad busy here. though it’s not busy enough for me to ask how my favorite people are. So, how many times did you smile today??
Chappy
Narin from the UK received the old chap! JOLLYGOOD!
Puppy prince
This fluffy prince brightened up Jessica from Canada’s day!
Close-Up!
Pia from Malta got hers! The drawing is an homage to something dear.
September 2009
33 posts
Just "V" that my mouth
Alli from FL got her surprise! It’s going on her bulletin board!
Assistant!
New and stubborn. He just sits there, being all cute while I do work.
(No not me, another one haha)
Une Romantique
Qing from Singapore is a romantic and so, I drew something reminiscent of the theme.
SINGAPORE IS AWESOME, HIGH FIVE :]
Cheeze!
Martin from MA’s true secret identity!
YOU GO MARTIN, REPRESENT
Rainbow Socks
Angelo from MD loves rainbows! I’ve actually seen someone with these on before.
Chirp!
Kate from IL loves birds!
Squeal!
Sara from AZ squealed with girlish delight when she received her drawing. I squealed with little girl delight when I received her smile.
Waiting on that C-C-Combo Breaker!
I’m wondering when I’ll be putting up a guy’s submission on this here tumblog next, but then again, I shouldn’t complain at all haha.
Hoping you all are well and at ease, what’s up besides that?
Cat Harp!
Daniela from CT is SO happy about her Cat Harp. Strange gal, isn’t she? Almost as strange as me drawing a cat harp…
Vampeer
Coincidentally, Alice from NY is a fan of vampires!
Chirllo!
Emily from AL loves her new bird!
UK says hello!
Melanie from the UK says hello!
Kitty Kat
I think Molly from Scotland and the kitty goes together very well!
No Worries
Jasmine from CA was down in the dumps, but I hope my drawing did enough to look into the future just a bit more smilier.
Hope you’re feeling better!
Bwushy Eskimo
This eskimo made Nadia from NC feel all warm and fuzzy!
Daisy Po Panda
Madi from WN liked pandas and daisies. What better way to surprise than to put the two together? Surprise!
Otto, you sly devil you.
Prins!
Who doesn’t like stubborn looking but cute princes? I know Kat from CA does!
I really love how this one turned out.
Face!
This is a great photo of Sara from CA! Who knew the two woulda fit so well?
AND SO IT BEGINS
Foxes
Another from the collection. Otto can make a mean charming fox.
Also, quite a number of drawings have been sent, just waiting on those emails with smiles :D
Minor Update
Since the audience has grown, I feel that I should update more often on what’s been going on behind the scenes. The number of requests has currently reached 300 and with a few new requests coming in everyday. This is just fantastical news for you, me, and the balance of the world. I now vow to send out at least 5 drawings everyday. I don’t doubt that there will be days where I...
The Life it is
Thought I’d make today the first to showcase some of Otto’s other works. Makin me d’aaaw over here.
Watch
makracosm & nowherenow
The Academy Award-winning short animated film La Maison en Petits Cubes, directed by Kunio Katō. Gah, how beautiful!
Here’s a little treat for those who haven’t seen this yet. It reminds me of Up, not to mention the style Otto draws. Speaking of Otto, he pumped out 5 more drawings en route to you guys :D
Hoping you all are well
Did you guys know that when you smile, happy hormones (seretonin and endorphins) are released afterward, and you have a happy feeling and might smile again right after?
Where do we go from here?
Alright party posse, let’s set this boat in motion. With this grand turn of events, we kinda have to rethink our actions over here at hq. Otto (who btw I got to join tumblr, he’s gonna shadow admin this bad boy with me) will need time in between drawings mainly because they take time and he has school/life/priorities/whatevs.
That being said, I think in between drawings, we’ll...
Can someone tell me
Where you heard of us please? We’re dying to know where the name popped up.
EDIT
OH MY, DREAMS COME TRUE<3
thanks you magnificent people!
Suprise attack! (The good kind)
Hello, boys and girls, ladies and gents.When I came home today, took a nice shower and ate some food, I flipped open my laptop and went straight to my inbox like usual. Lo to my surprise, I was greeted with 145 new e-mails! All of the e-mails were requests for a drawing to help them smile and get them through the days ahead. I haven’t gone through all of them yet because I am currently...
MY GOODNESS
from 23 followers to 285 followers? haha where did you guys read about this??
oh man oh man oh man. if otto doesn’t get to all you guys in time, I’ll make some cute things in the meantime.
Also, I think I have to change up the game a bit and ask that when you request a drawing, go ahead and stick your tumblr url in the email so I can hopefully have your submission all good and set....
hello to two very fine people!
drawin’ cowboys and chloeejanex
school started for otto so there’s a bit of delay but rest assured, they are being worked on!
hello and welcome to boyabouttown and happyhappyme welcome aboard!
salutations
to vanduker and frightened, welcome aboard! The man behind the project is currently pumping out drawings for smiles and until then, I won’t have any to update. So I apologize for (future) inactivity, but that’s life for ya
August 2009
38 posts
Kitsune
A nice little fox for Kanya from HI!
Mushroom, mushroom
This little mushroom traveled all the way to Mark in Germany!
To those that requested
3 of you, specifically, Otto is working on them! Thanks :D
EDIT: make that 4 now!
Hello to all the new followers
l2d
six senses
ah, here we are
fix the sky
keiracrowther
alakazannah
rocketrocket1234
you people make me want to send you all drawings, but alas i’m not the talented one haha. wish you all the best and hope you request drawings! (I apologize if I spelt any of those wrong, just so happy! :D<3)
Elves!
Who doesn’t want a little elf sitting on top of they’re head? I know Tommy from OH does!
Arabian nights
This is Hamid from CA’s second drawing. I deeply appreciate all of his support and kind words, so cheers to you, pal! (lol, me again <3)
Morning bird?
Vanessa from NY loves birds! So what better thing to draw than the animal she loves the most?