January Pinup 1 Lines - Fallen Astora Well
Added 2020-01-30 08:44:17 +0000 UTC"In fallen Astora, A keen traveler can still find the old wellsprings of healing, a now irrelevant symbol of vitality for the long ruined kingdom."
Here you can see Lady Silverhair visiting one of these healing springs, likely having stumbled across one while on an important mission. But what is she doing in Fallen Astora?
I wanted to draw more Dark Souls stuff, so I decided to make up my own bit of lore. The armor in the background is based loosely on the Astora Elite Knight armor, but deliberately a bit different. I figure it's unlikely that every smith in Astora used the same pattern to make the arms and armor, but there was probably still a reoccurring style. I tried to replicate that in the gear she's doffed behind her. Similar, but unique. :)
The "non-nude" version of this month will be with strategically placed soap suds. XD
Personal Life
Sorry for the late post! The rest will be coming soon, back to back. I honestly just sort of crashed after new years. I went through a bit of nighttime insomnia and daytime exhaustion for a few weeks. I've never had that happen before! Not sure if I was ill, but I needed the rest. Anyways, I feel refreshed now, and I hope you guys like the theme of this one!
I'll be sending out the high resolution files around the 5th, after January pledges have processed.
~Ray
Comments
Thanks Michael! In terms of pushing through health issues, that's what I usually do (though I don't recommend it). But in this case, it was impossible. I just can't perform as an artist while exhausted. I tried, believe me!
RoninDude
2020-01-31 17:07:23 +0000 UTCamazing linework as always. good to hear you feel refreshed now. its always hard to hear when an artist writes that they push through health issues to churn out more art, so im always glad people like you actually listen to their body and rest.
Michael Hawk
2020-01-31 12:18:10 +0000 UTCThanks Seraph! It was really odd and disconcerting, for sure!
RoninDude
2020-01-31 01:03:43 +0000 UTCI have always bragged about my ability to just fall asleep on command. It's very unsettling when something so natural gets thrown off! Thanks man! I really like her design, I think she fits well when I want to do gothic/medieval themed pinups. :)
RoninDude
2020-01-31 01:03:22 +0000 UTCI have no idea where it came from! I just found myself not able to sleep at night, and yet not able to be fully awake or focus during the day. It was pretty freaky.
RoninDude
2020-01-31 01:01:15 +0000 UTCAye good to hear that you got yourself some much needed rest :D
Seraph697
2020-01-31 00:55:45 +0000 UTCI used to suffer occasional bouts of insomnia and it pretty much wrecked my ability to do anything meanngful. Glad you're feeling better now and the January art looks great, i'm looking forward to seeing much more of Lady Silverhair :)
Michael
2020-01-30 11:43:53 +0000 UTCI went through a bout with insomnia several years ago that lasted a few months. I'm glad you've gotten through yours! It's incredibly frustrating.
DezzieArts
2020-01-30 11:35:43 +0000 UTCThanks! Ha, I literally can't get Dark Souls out of my head. DX So... might as well see where it leads me!
RoninDude
2020-01-30 08:53:23 +0000 UTCThere’s so much detail in this! It’s cool how you’re combining these two subjects ❤️
nakanoart
2020-01-30 08:50:46 +0000 UTC
