I think...we're getting a 5th member of The Pool Gang...in the form of a big buff himbo👀

Stay tuned😌 #DBTPSeries

Dune could always use more pools tbh lol #DBTPSeries

Down By The Pool is essentially a combination of these two shows:

Living Single energy & The Weekenders vibes.

It took me a minute to figure out what exactly was inspiring this project and since we're all used to the whole "this show meets that show" pitch, decided to narrow it down. #DBTPSeries

Kwame smokes weed soooooo he's not entirely against it lol #DBTPSeries

Sooooo I got inspired by an ongoing trend & realized it fit Priya & Aaron's dynamic perfectly lol #DBTPSeries #SabrinaCarpenterEdit

Pool Gang in the pool...what a concept lol #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | ANDRE WASHINGTON

And finally, we have Aaron’s ex-fiancé aka the brit who left him at the altar on wedding day. What a great guy! #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | MARINA SANTOS

Up next, we have Hakim’s college bestie & resident party girl! #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | RAY SUNSHINE

Up next, we have the hunky cowboy who runs the bar & can make you a damn good drink. He’s also Hakim’s ex-partner😏 #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | KALISHA ABARA

Up next, we have Kwame’s loving mother aka the one who encouraged her son to move & is currently excited to attend his upcoming wedding. #DBTPSeries

Also it’s officially been 1 whole year since DOWN BY THE POOL was created!

Around this time a year ago was when I was in a library drafting up the 4 leads in my notebook & began figuring out the story.

If only past me could see just how much the series has grown since then😭❤️ #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | KOFI ABARA

Up next, we have Kwame’s estranged father…who hasn’t gotten over his son leaving the jungle many years prior. #DBTPSeries

Sometimes I fear I'm not doing enough when it comes to promoting my own series, but then I remember that I'm ONE guy working on the entire thing & also balancing a full time job, irl personal life stuff & whatever else going on....and that shuts my fears up real quick lol #DBTPSeries

Y'all ready to meet Kwame's parents? Cuz y'all are about to meet Kwame's parents tomorrow & Tuesday😏 #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | MATEO RODRIGUEZ

Up next, we have Aaron’s gym bro bestie! He gives great hugs😌 #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | JAY CASTELIA

Up next, we have Hakim’s fabulous fashion bestie! #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | ISAAC HIGHLANDER

Up next, we have Aaron’s hot dad/Hakim’s hot uncle😏 #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | TAYLOR OWENS

Up next we have Taylor aka Toshi’s rebound. He’s not a great guy lol. #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE | TOSHI OTO

Let’s kick off the recurring cast reveals! We shall start with Priya’s ex-boyfriend! #DBTPSeries

Yeehaw #DBTPSeries

Gonna be posting exclusively about my art & upcoming pilot whilst lurking around here.

In the meantime, expect some introductions to the show’s recurring/supporting cast ALL MONTH! It all starts on Tuesday! #DBTPSeries

Y’all know where to go to see these early: www.patreon.com/c/JustEmeral...

DOWN BY THE POOL is my upcoming QUEER ROMANTIC-COMEDY about 4 queer black besties & their many misadventures in all things romance.

This series means a lot to me & I can't wait for y'all to see the pilot later this year. #DBTPSeries #BlackHistoryMonth

THE SPRITES (vis expressions & poses) ARE DONE

ONTO THE MAKING OF ACTUAL SCENES & THEN…RECORDING LINES🔥

In case you were curious as to what I’ve been quietly up to all week😏

Once I’ve recorded the lines, I’ll reveal the release date for the pilot. February gonna be fun💅🏿

#DBTPSeries

Being a writer herself, Priya isn’t too fond of the disposable black girlfriend trope. This is what compelled her to write stories involving queer black women…and a lot of queer black yaoi too lol #DBTPSeries

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE #4: KWAME ABARA

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2/2🛑

DBTP CHARACTER PROFILE #4: KWAME ABARA

And lastly, the nature dweller of The Pool Gang! #DBTPSeries

1/2⏬

DBTP | ANIMATION TEST FT. AARON | Just Emerald Get more from Just Emerald on Patreon

I know it's late but I uhhhhhh posted some bonus production-related stuff over on Patreon and I think you'll like it😌 #DBTPSeries

www.patreon.com/posts/dbtp-a...

Final lead character profile goes public tomorrow💛👣 #DBTPSeries

Hakim gets very bitter & angry as they highkey unpack what they've been through.

Priya cries a lot & eats ice cream while binge-reading/watching her favorite BL/Yaoi stories, comparing irl men to her fictional faves.

Aaron copes with lots of casual sex/hook-ups on his end. #DBTPSeries

AND LASTLY, WE HAVE OUR NATURE DWELLER OF THE GROUP: KWAME💛 #DBTPSeries

LINK: www.patreon.com/posts/dbtp-c...