A lineup of my three most recent characters for Art Fight anno 2025. From left to right features an upbeat teen, a woman in longcoat, and a chill big guy
This is the one single, elaborated lineup drawing I've added to all three of them.
I need to make a ref of Garanda without the coat eventually tho, because girl got MUSCLES
A row of 4 new character portraits for Art Fight
Prepping for a new season of Art Fight already~ :)
I have added some new characters since last year.
Need to set a reminder for myself to look the comic over for flaws as a whole, before I post it on the internet.
I'm surprised to discover I've forgotten Almo's bracelets in practically every page she appears on. And not only as something I've noticed immediately after finished inking. Oh no!
I did not notice for weeks on end!
Ty for the worldbuilding infodump. That was interesting!
I'm also finding myself adding things to my universe just for the reason that I find it fascinating. Much like the rule of cool.
Only for later to explore how that really impacts the character's lives.
I also can't stop thinking about the prequel I've already fleshed a lot deeper than the first chapter...
Took a break from drawing pages after page 7, due to complicated hand-holding and dramatic poses coming up lol
But on the other, I've finally finished the cover page that I've meant to do since I started :D
It's how much my art and storytelling skills has grown from making my previous comic. Now I know my current comic will be even better, and it really boost the confidence.
I'm also a lot better at managing my comic project now, and to plan out how to work through it.
It just goes to show how differently we all interact with the space we want to curate.
All is fair and valid, just so long it is done respectfully for other people's time and boundaries.
I know I've mass-followed a few starter packs, just because I like to always have something new on my dashboard that's related to my interests.
I've had to unfollow a few again afterwards because of clashing interests. Nothing personal against them at all.
This is such a fascinating thread about Japanese artisan culture.
If you're looking for more webcomics to read, I've been maintaining a #starterpack and a list full of people who host their comics on Comic Fury. =) This pack/list includes comic accounts where possible too!
Starter pack:
go.bsky.app/NudGS3K
List:
bsky.app/profile/dexm...
Oh that is so epic, I love her! XD
As a comic creator, I really don't read enough comics ^^;
Slow burn worldbuilding lore reveal are great. I know that's the approach I'd want to take as well.
The sheer disappointment
*>:C*
Sceadu and Sigel kiss by sunrise
8:
Oh I has really been neglected my ships lately!
But I was really into Sceadu and Sigel back while I was working on their story. I still love them very much, and I think they are such a good fit.
7.
Never have. Can't say I'm much into the idea of shipping my characters with other peoples.
I at least have to know someone well to be comfortable with the idea.
My world takes place into a far off future, in a far off galaxy.
All my human characters are distant descendants of Earth humans, and now they live on a planet largely populated by sentient, untameable wild nature and magical elf people.
Almost done with the 7th page. I'm looking forward to see how many pages I'd have created by the end of this year.
The whole thing start off with two children running off to a place where they shouldn't be. That's basically the premise. Dark fantasy much.
I know I'm excited about it!
Could def be fun to play around with it fanbase potential
6.
More often than not, my OCs just sort of happens when I make up some random, one-time sort of character design.
Then my brain demand they have a backstory.
Maybe I should note that my personal kind of power fantasies is not about being strong or powerful, but rather tab into the concepts of found family and overcoming hardships.
5.
My OCs serve as an outlet of self-expression and indulgence in escapism and wishful power fantasies. Along with the world they exist in.
I also use them a lot to explore situations and concepts I find fascinating.
My character Ino, an evil looking elf
4.
That gotta be Ino and the newest version of Syniatis' design. She's in much need of another update. I've really played into the alien aspects of their lore lately, and I want that to show.
I really need to draw them more, they're so neglected!
I figured that's the best approach for me as well. I'm all excited about my OCs, and I just wanna show them off already!
A grown up Emter picks up a ringing cellphone.
Kia appears quite affectionate with another woman. Said woman doesn't know what to think of it.
Emter and Kia! Those two are my biggest comfort characters. It's also a new thing drawing Emter as a kid. I used to only have an adult version of her.
Kia is the one in the lesbian skirt.
The little elf girls, Almo and Emter, walking hand in hand
My newest OC are actually Almo, Emter's older sister.
I made her up on a whim, because Emter needed a sister to appear in her backstory.
Which is the one I'm currently working on.
Now Almo has quite grown on me.
Syniatis, a woman with the bangiest wild mane smirking at ya
My oldest OC are definitely Syniatis. Ah, I really don't give this gal enough attention anymore. She's been my main since I was 13 or younger, and was originally a ripoff of pixiemon. So there's been quite a few of redesigns since.
