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Joris! YAY!!!


I just felt like drawing the three boys as high school students coming home from school, wearing their uniforms!
I like the overall look of the picture and colors, it's colorful and shining-

It's not quite the result I wanted, but I need to try other stuff on upcoming images!

I really hope you like it, as I rarely do colored pictures, I kinda wanna know if it's worth it.
Sometimes I feel like a very dull artist because my illustrations focus more on characters, and I hardly spend time on backgrounds, which is a real shame. Lately, I've realized I'm not sure where I stand with colored images. I can do many things and I don't know where to go; I'm uncertain about how to line them (same here, I'm not satisfied with the line; it's my default line, very expressive, but it doesn't suit this kind of coloring, in my opinion).

I've never talked about it, but over the past months/year I've worked for some streamers (under a different pseudonym) creating overlays: landscapes and scenes heavily inspired by Ghibli's and Anime backgrounds style. I really liked it, I didn't know I could do it but I was genuinely convinced and proud of the results (sad I can't show you lol). I never spend as much time on backgrounds for my own illustrations background (including this one) because I feel like characters matter more... not to mention, it takes a lot of time, and I'm afraid of falling behind on the comic.

So this is kind of a test... You're with me on this journey I guess.

<3

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Comments

did you draw those hands from imagination or reference?

calicotigercat

I ADORE your coloring style! The colors always feel like they accent the lines well! The colors and texture you choose keeps the main focus on the expressive lines and compliment them really well in my opinion!

PrehistoricOnion

Hi : ) Actually, the boy already did this (to Jo's hair) a few times and it was hilarious! Some references: Spooky Story, Sept. 19, 2020 https://www.patreon.com/posts/spooky-story-41791015 Learning new words, Feb. 15, 2021 https://www.patreon.com/posts/learning-new-47581622 (I rly love "learning new words" - always makes me laugh!) Have a nice weekend!

Mellowcat

We need to see the boy giving Joris tips on haircare. I could see the boy putting ribbons in it or something while Terra is in the corner laughing

Steven Caio

You are far from a dull artist. 🥰

ArtWithDavid

Joris clearly uses Olaplex because dang! Look at those luscious and shiny locks Joris is the blonde queen we don't deserve

Jelimel

Terra's arm being as big as The Boy's head is wild in the best way. Probably the best pillow ♥️

ghibligirlie90

I,m thinking to see a Cadillac Escalade or Eldorado 1959 on your HQ. It's just a suggestion. Sorry. Kkkk

Gabriel Vinicius

Why can’t they accept Joris in the Chupa-Chups club?! 😅

Super_geek

Damn I love it! I've been waiting for this piece ! Its so beautiful! 💗

Mzee

Looks great! You're doin so good! Believe in yourself ✨ Love that trio, they so good together ❤️

EstesMindead

wait i just read that you do commissions for streamers i would love to commission you too for my stream! i‘m rebranding currently so i’m updating my backgrounds for my Vtuber too ! where can we commissions 💦💦

Mym Phoenix McFly

THEY LOOKMSO COOL!! Honhon oh yes paris subway .. someone probably freestyling behind them and doing some dance moves …

Mym Phoenix McFly

Nailed it!

Mellowcat

Yay Joris!! But also the color blows me away. You did amazingly!

Diven

I love this!! Would love to see more pieces like this from you 🥰

Milena

Cool!

Gabriel Vinicius

Wow I actually really love how you did the color (and the linework too). I feel the same way though, I’m always confident until I start the color process. I start second guessing myself and end up winging it. I do manage to land somewhere I’m happy with, but I haven’t really figured out what my process or style is when it comes to color. But I know it will all come together eventually! Your art always amazes me and truthfully, drawing in black and white has its own challenges. You manage to make every drawing, every panel so expressive and that’s what keeps us coming back for more! A “dull” artist is the farthest thing from the truth. Seriously, wether it’s black and white or full color, you’re a rockstar ⭐️

SammiiSpark

The boy looks so cute!!!!

Aj

I second this!

Emily Hoselton

I love it! They're so precious! And yay, more Joris, that lovable idiot lmao.

Emily Hoselton

Love it! Beautiful!

LadyKya

Seeing their dailies make me feeling really happy 🥰

Mingo

The overall rendering is so pretty ! Shadows (especially on the boy's face and bag), lines, color contrast, so smooth ! You are hard on yourself 😄 By the way, I love your backgrounds : they have enough details but without stealing the show from the characters. I'd love to see more of your color pictures 😊 (not to mention the Ghibli inspired scenes 😉) And Joris is back !!!

Soso

I love the colors here very much! I'm not that good with words, but I really love the vibe and lights you gave it! 😳☺️

Lereri

It looks great! Honestly your backgrounds have always been so interesting to me. There's always something hiding and even when I think I've seen all the little details, another one gets pointed out by another comment or your own comments. Your art has never seems dull to me! I always get excited seeing colored art from you too. Basically I look forward to everything you've put out and will continue to put out!

BlueInkPens

I like to read your perspective as it tends to wildly contrast with your readers (in the sense that you’re much too hard on yourself.) Not to speak for anyone but myself, but I often feel that the Easter eggs/details you put into your backgrounds tie in very well for your forefront imagery and often creates a very subtle and seamless storytelling that adds the necessary depth to your unique artstyle. We tend to be our own loudest critic, as they say. But if you’re dull, I fear for the standards you’re setting for the other artists who admire you. Keep working hard but remember to keep resting hard as well! We’re behind you always!

Dani H

so beautiful 🥰😍

Yvonne Müllner

Ooh thank you Cherub, I'm so happy you like it!

Z-Pico

I can’t express how much joy your art brings me, I get teary eyed every time I see a post because it’s so beautiful. 💕🥲

Cherub


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