As we didn't get a poll this month I almost forgot to announce the raffle winners this month!
With almost all tiers having a prize now, the winners of last month's raffles are:
Intermediate Tier: Chibi button
- JFlow
Advanced Tier: Color Chibi or Lineart Bust
- Dal
Advanced+ Tier: Surprise Box (discounts, prints, sketches...)
- Arteka
2018-08-14 09:31:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Trying out something slightly different here! I've always loved the DA:I tarot cards, so as I'd be doing two pieces this month (ahaha whydidIdothattomyself) I thought this would be a good style to have them both in!
This was really fun to draw and I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. What do you think?
2018-08-13 14:46:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Aranea Highwind, from Final Fantasy XV.
Totally channeling my inner Tetsuya Nomura while drawing this one. Suddenly I feel a compulsion to wear more belts...
2018-08-11 18:32:04 +0000 UTC View PostHi all,
As this month's pledges have begun to be processed, quite a few have come back as "declined". This makes me think of a problem on Patreon's end, but before I investigate, if you've noticed your pledge has been declined, would you please check your card for me and make sure it hasn't expired? (Also as you might have other, actually important things coming out from it!)
Please note I can't send out rewards to pledges that haven't processed; the pledging cycle closes by tomo...
2018-08-02 09:08:05 +0000 UTC View Post
My first WoW-inspired piece! This was really fun to paint, even if I went about it in the most complex, convoluted way possible by deciding to make it a flat color piece then changing my mind halfway through and then changing my mind again two thirds of the way in.
I also watched a lot of WoW lore videos while painting this. I still understand nothing.
¯ \_(ツ)_/¯
2018-07-29 13:29:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Jaina Proudmoore and the implausible wind from all directions ™
Inspired by the Warbringers video that was very conveniently released two days ago. If you haven't watched it, here's a helpful link.
Chills man. Chills.
2018-07-25 16:35:17 +0000 UTC View PostMe again with a quick update note to pre-announce some more changes to the tiers in August. I'm starting to feel like an MMO after patch day...
Opening Discord to Intermediate Patrons
From August, I will be opening up the Discord channel to Intermediate patrons, who will have access to the General, Livestream, Gaming and Gallery rooms. Art Feedback and Art Resources w...
2018-07-25 09:00:01 +0000 UTC View Post
A portrait reward this time. I went for a more complex head angle for this one, since I wanted to prove something to myself and to others. And to that end, I will be publishing the drawing process video of this piece soon; please look forward to a painful narrated account of the shoddy artist I am behind the scenes!
What’s this? This is part of the Advanced patron rewa...
2018-07-23 19:44:35 +0000 UTC View Post...nobody!
I mean, not really. But really, a three way tie?! You're actually making me have to like... decide things! @_@
So with 38 votes at the end of last month's poll, WoW, Nier and FFXV ended up tied in first place. In the spirit of fairness and indecision, I resolved to do the following:
This month's piece will be World of Warcraft's Jaina Proudmoore, decided by me. Look forward to it later this week!
Next month's pieces (yes, two, we're doing ...
2018-07-23 17:27:44 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy summer everybody! It only took two months for the sun to realise it had a job to do.
As every month, I want to say a huge thank you for your continued support through your pledges, comments and shares on my work.
I also want to apologise for the delay on the reward packages this month, as they would have gone out today if my flight back from my holiday hadn’t been cancelled and the airline hadn’t left me stranded to figure out how to get back home without spending 1.2k ou...
This piece is extra pink as it's especially dedicated to my best friend, who had a particularly rough month. I figured if a year's wages spent in pink watercolor couldn't fix it, nothing would.
Please don't forget to vote in next month's poll! We currently have a three way tie and the tables keep turning, so have your say in what will be my first non-FFXIV patreon piece! Note: Poll closes on J...
2018-06-30 14:41:27 +0000 UTC View PostShaking things up a little this month and trying out a non-FFXIV piece! The options below were carefully curated by a panel of experts in gaming and entertainment with many years experi-
...who am I kidding? It was the advanced patrons in the Discord channel. I'm still picking up the confetti and glitter off the walls.
NOTE: You may pick 2 OPTIONS in this poll. At the end of the poll, I will select the character/s to be drawn from the fandom.
2018-06-27 08:38:16 +0000 UTC View Post
The lineart preview for this month's piece - a Tataru and her Carbuncle.
Or someone else's carbuncle. We all know hers is half way to Azys'la by now.
2018-06-27 07:59:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Another chibi reward! I adore drawing these - their little faces give me life. And this one was especially fun because lizard. Pink lizard. Powerpuff Lizard.
What's this?
This is part of the Advanced patron rewards. Every month, one patron gets picked at random for a portrait or chibi of their choosing. Like it? Join the band! (We also have a Discord chan...
2018-06-20 18:42:32 +0000 UTC View Post
The guardian of pink deafeats unlikely underdog Papalymo in a ferocious battle that... well, mostly went by unnoticed by all of those taller than 5''.
¯ \_(ツ)_/¯ ¯
Oh! Inviting suggestions for Tataru's wardrobe! Next to Rowena, she's probably the NPC that's changed clothes the most.
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And the other winner is... Tyriam!
Congrats on winning this month's Advanced patron sketch raffle!
2018-06-17 17:13:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy June everyone!
Just a quick update from me to confirm the rewards have gone out, plus a massive thank you for your continued support, plus a little apology for the slight delay this month! Some life commitments got in the way, but as usual, we're back on track~
So, updates!
New Tier: Advanced+
You may or may have not noticed a new Patron tier. This w...
2018-06-12 12:55:41 +0000 UTC View PostThis month's poll was decided after certain people raised (stepstools may have been required) some concerns about the lack of small person representation in my pieces.
So this month's poll is especially dedicated to those forgotten by any cutscenes involving elezen:
The Smoll Poll
For all the shorties who just need a little extra oomph~
This poll will close Saturday, June 9 so please make sure you vote!
This has probably been my most intense piece to date. I hope it paid off.
Of course your thoughts are what matters, so leave them in the comments!
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As always...
The reward packages for this piece will include: Process pictures, PSD files with all the layers I used, an advice blog for artists/creators, the full res file and a bundle of my most frequently-used Photoshop brushes (for Advanced patrons).
Additionally, Advanced patrons will be...
2018-05-30 23:44:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Did you know: "In Norse mythology, Nástrǫnd (Corpse Shore) is a place in Hel where Níðhöggr lives and chews on corpses. It is the afterlife for those guilty of 2018-05-22 17:04:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all. Just wanted to throw out a quick memo to let you know that updates will be a little slower this month due to some medical issues/testing I'm going through at the moment.
Nothing major and I'm doing my best to keep it in the month, but if you're waiting for something from me or well... dying to see the next update (because of course you are), then don't fret! I'm not dead. Yet.
Thanks for your patience!
2018-05-14 19:22:05 +0000 UTC View PostHello all! I trust you're enjoying these early days of summer in which the world splits into three kinds of people: the ones wearing boots, the ones wearing sandals and the ones wearing a parka over speedos.
I'll start off with a huge thank you for all your continued support and pledges. It's meant the world to see that number grow over the last few months and even more, to see some Easy/Intermediate patrons increase their pledge to higher tiers. I really can't say how grateful I am.
You...
2018-05-08 13:53:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt's that time of the month and I'm feeling like something a little different, so in the spirit of starting yet another series that I may or may not continue, hereby I present:
The Void series
For all the baddies we love to hate~
This poll will close Monday, May 7 so please make sure you vote!
2018-05-01 10:48:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's April's piece! Because it's still April somewhere in the world... right?
Tried something a little different for the coloring style. As usual, feedback is more than loved.
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As always...
The reward packages for this piece will include: Process pictures, PSD files with all the layers I used, an advice blog for artists/creators, the full res file and a bundle of my most frequently-used Photoshop brushes (for Advanced patrons).
Additionally,...
2018-04-30 23:04:47 +0000 UTC View Post
That title... I'm so sorry. I blame one of the Advanced patrons who filled in for my lack of ideas.
¯ \_(ツ)_/¯
2018-04-21 20:08:49 +0000 UTC View Post
This month's Advanced patron chose a chibi! This was very fun to draw - especially her expression. And that foot, which is all but saying "Alright you have five seconds of my atten- oh, wait. Time's over. Bye."
Naturally, she's a White Mage.
What's this?
This is part of the Advanced patron rewards. Every month, one patron gets picked at random for a portrait or chibi of their choosing. Like it? 2018-04-17 16:28:40 +0000 UTC View Post
Prevailing over Thal's Balls, the Nutkin took home this month's prized trophy: a portrait of his likeness!
Will he feature in a pin-up? A dramatic battle pose? Will he be the custodian to the golden nuts?
Who knows. ¯ ¯ \_(ツ)_/¯ ¯
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And the other winner is... Pylea!
Congrats on winning this month's Advanced patron sketch raffle!
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Incidentally, I hope you all enjoyed this month's rewards! I added some ne...
2018-04-16 23:32:36 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a couple of months of rolling over the same options so that Aymeric could finally get drawn, this month I thought about shaking the options up a little bit and introducing a new series called:
The Real Heroes of FFXIV
Make sure you vote by Sunday, April 8!
2018-04-01 19:45:46 +0000 UTC View Post
IT'S DONE! And I even managed to squish it into March!
Pls full view to see the image proper. As it's a landscape, Patreon's like "Nah, dis tiny."
What do you think? Feedback is loved and well needed!
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As always...
The reward packages for this piece will include: Process pictures, PSD files with all the layers I used, an advice blog for artists/creators, the full res file and a bundle of my most frequently-used Photoshop brushes (for Adv...
2018-03-31 16:11:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Finally, the finished lineart for this month's piece. The final piece will be a bit more landscapy than this, which will have something to do with the title of the piece... *hint hint*
As always, feedback, comments and critique is more than welcome!
Also, the next poll is coming up. Anybody have any good ideas of what they'd like me to include in this (very contentious) list?
2018-03-28 15:12:16 +0000 UTC View Post
So I may have gone and gotten a little carried away with this month's raffle reward. In my defense, I was trying to work out a different style for the "Steel" series and as the winner of this month's raffle decided they would like a picture of Haurchefant instead of their character, I sort of used it as a test-bed to practice on. Please note that next month we'll go back to lineart-only rewards. Unless you want a picture of Hilda.
Hnng, Hilda...
Either way, I'm pretty pleased wi...
2018-03-17 14:38:22 +0000 UTC View Post