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Jim's! Flower Cart [timelapse]

I split this recording into two parts so that the file size wouldn't crash my computer. So please enjoy this rare double length (2 minutes) timelapse.

The first half is just the underpainting, the second half is me tripping over my process the whole time.

Back to VImeo again for this one, I'm still looking for a more permanent solution to video hosting before the collection gets too big. If anyone has trouble viewing please let me know!

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Jim!'s Flower Cart [high res]

High res here! .ZIP attached for easy download. :)

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Cabin Retreat [commission]

Commission for Krawgles! Thanks Krawgles!

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Cabin Retreat [WIPs]

Some WIPs for your eyeholes!

  • Thumbnails including some notes for the client
  • Rough sketch with tone for clarity
  • Refined sketch with tone
  • Inks & Flats
  • Bonus smutty geometric graphic I made for the tapestry in the BG

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Cabin Retreat [timelapse]

The timelapse! Idk what else to say lol

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Cabin Retreat [high res]

Full res of that commission for Krawgles!

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Thrakos Heavy Armor

Couple of recent commissions for Thrakos!

Began with the icon, then he wanted to see what it would look like as a full illustration! Which is cool because ... I kinda wanted to see that too.

May have gone a little overboard with these, as I tend to do when drawing armor.

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Thrakos Full Body Timelapse

Annnnnd the process for the full body! This one was really involved wow.

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Thrakos Icon Timelapse

Just the timelapse~

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Thrakos Commissions [WIPs]

These pieces are linked and equally well documented so I'm grouping it into one post. Timelapses will be uploaded separately.

About the process:

  • Client wanted a new icon, I've done an icon for him before that he really liked so I kept that in mind while thumbnailing. Made sure to have the face plate/helmet be the focus.
  • When I thumbnail I tend to start with the most "safe" composition and end with the most "risky" comp. In this case I started with something simila...

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Thrakos Heavy Armor [high res]

Couple o' commissions for Thrakos!

.ZIP attached for east download.

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Last Week of February

Hello all! The shortest month of the year is almost over and I have an idea of what you can expect come March:

  • The bulk of what I got is commission work as you may have guessed.
  • I am also curating a selection of doodles that I think are good enough to share and may inform future art.
  • Also the summer themed illustration is well on its way but I'll be posting it a bit later in the month. Why you ask?
  • Well I just scored another big non-fandom relat...

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Happy Valentine's Day!

Nothing's really changed since last week so this isn't a real update. Just gonna enjoy my Valentine's Day and I hope you do too! Love thyself above all else~

And have this lil experimental 4-panel that Twitter thinks is relatable.


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Feb Week 1 Update

Henlo and welcome to Monday! Hope everyone is doing alright~

What I've been up to:

  • Commissions remain my primary focus this month although they have been slow. 
  • I have a barrage of miscellany that is getting worked on between more important things (the summer pic is one of them).
  • And of course, I am picking away at the outline for the Hal comic. I've come to accept that this is a long term project for which my passion has only grown.
  • This mo...

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Jan into Feb Update

Hello beautiful people, it's been quite a week for me.

Quick reminder that the pay-cycle for February is paused, I will not be posting art this month.

You don't have to unsub, you just won't be charged for the month. I will be focusing on commissions during this time. Concerning my health: Pretty much recovered from my booster and my mental health is .... well, it is what it is!

Monday text updates will continue through the month in an effort to b...

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Mental Health Update

Yesterday I had a full mental breakdown.

Something small sent me spiraling out of control. I knew I was stressed but didn't realize how bad it was until I lost my composure and couldn't get it back. It took a full 24 hours to get back to "normal."

In addition, I'm struggling to find buyers for most of the YCHs I have drawn out and my booster shot is around the corner-- basically my plans for next month are falling apart.

Therefore I'm pausing the billing cycle for ...

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January Week 4 Update

Greetings and hope everyone had a good weekend! Here's the business:

Last week was spent getting the YCHs ready for posting, two of which will be going up on Twitter today.

This week will see the completion of those pieces and also the Summer themed piece. I should have all that ready to post the first week of February, so next month's pay-cycle is definitely ON.

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January Week 3 Update

Henlo, happy Monday! Let's get right to it. 

Last Week 

Most of last week was spent on those YCH backgrounds I mentioned. I think three is enough, here's a preview of what I have.

This Week

I want to get The Vineyard and The Dungeon YCHs listed on Twitter ASAP so I will be finishing those up first. Then I'll work on the Sul...

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Just Touching Base

Greetings, hope everyone had a good week. I know I did! 🤭 Now that the content for the month is out I have a few things to say:

Firstly, big thanks to everyone who stuck around through the radio silence, to new patrons, to return customers and to the familiar faces who pledged to see the art this month. I see all of you! 🙏

I still have a lot of stuff to grind before I can be anywhere close to where I want to be, but this has been a fantastic start to my year...

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Apex Springs IV [high res]

Annnnnnd the high res. ZIP attached for easy download.

Good night, everyone! 🥴

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Apex Springs IV [ 2 versions]

Now with internal shot and a lil something extra.

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Apex Springs IV

Last of four! 🙏

This was a wild ride, y'all. I learned a lot from this series and I can look at it and feel as if 2021 wasn't a total waste for me in terms of furry art. So much of my time last year was taken by other things, I'm glad I was able to make something meaningful for myself even if it was at the last minute.

An extra big thank you to everyone who pledged to see these, both new and returning faces. The support has been really encouraging! I will be making a post soon ...

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Apex Springs III [high res]

This is the big one! You know the drill by now, ZIP attached for easy download.

Do y'all prefer that I keep uploading the high reses like this? Or should I be using lighter preview images for those with slower internet?? I've considered switching to a single JPG that previews the contents of the ZIP folder instead. I mainly wanna keep this gallery as easy to use as possible.

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Apex Springs III [6 versions]

Three of four! The Director's Cut

This many versions was a lot and a half for me but I think it was worth it! Got a favorite?

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Apex Springs III

Three of four! Decided to include the version with the shaft for this post to give y'all a sense of what the other four versions are like. :>

I hope that, by now, you have a sense of the light and space of this scene. Keeping it consistent yet different and interesting was a task!

PLEASE, ENJOY!

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Apex Springs II [high res]

Second of four. .ZIP attached for easy download. Enjoy!

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Apex Springs II [versions]

Second of four, now with more mess!

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Apex Springs II

Second of four! We all knew he would come around. How can you not get in the mood at a super deluxe joint like this?

Lots and lots of fun with the water effects on this one. Enjoy~

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Apex Springs I [high res]

For the res heads!! .ZIP attached for easy download, as usual!

This series was very fulfilling for me to create. It began with a bunch of self indulgent doodles that I just hammered out until it became this massive file management effort. I hope you like it as much as I do, I am extremely proud of the result. :)

He/Him for Apex (the big guy)

He/They for Dusty

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Apex Spring I [3 versions]

Couldn't decide which hardness I like better so I made both! Enjoy, version hounds!

This series was very fulfilling for me to create. It began with a bunch of self indulgent doodles that I just hammered out until it became this massive file management effort. I hope you like it as much as I do, I am extremely proud of the result. :)

He/Him for Apex (the big guy)

He/They for Dusty

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