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Background Studies
In the past, I’ve done some background studies in my sketchbook. Here are a few that I’ve done.
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Mid-Year Check-In on My 2021 Goals
Remember when I set my goals for 2021? Well now’s the time to do a mid-year check-in and see how things are going.
Number 1: Make 5 New Craft Pieces
Are we talking about 5 craft projects TOTAL? Yes! This goal is achieved.
But are we talking about the specific craft projects I wrote for myself to do? No.
See, I wanted to make…
- a kitty-sized sweater for BreeBree (why? Because she’s neurotic and wants hugs ALL THE TIME. I thought a kitty sweater would help)…
- a patchwork skirt…
- a bikini top made from upcycled T-shirts…
- a crochet shawl covered in crochet donuts and cookies (why? I was inspired by a shawl I saw in the live-action The Grinch movie)…
- and a scrapbook for my graduations. I’ve had these graduation keepsakes for 10+ years and I want to put them in a book instead of a box.
Those first 3? Those are done. I even made 2 bikini tops. The shawl base is also done, but now it needs cookies and donuts.
Number 2: Make 5 Videos that are NOT Live Streams
Honestly, I dropped this goal. Would I love to make animatics? Absolutely. But I need to study how to make animations in Clip Studio Paint. I have no idea what I’m doing.
Number 3: Make 5 Large Prints
I have finished 1 print so far!
Unfortunately, 2 prints had to be put on hold because they need more work than I expected. The Cryptid of Leaves print is more of a time-sink than I thought because of all the details. The Fighting Game roster I want to draw will require more research and character mock-ups.
So 1 print is done. But that leaves 4 left to do.
I have 2 other ideas in mind. Both are for personal projects. We’ll see how that pans out.
Number 4: Make 5 Books
Slow and Steady wins THIS race!
The Legend of Jamie Roberts, volume 1 has its own updates going on KickStarter. The same goes for Less Than Secret: A Cryptid Anthology (which I did a short story for).
The book I’m designing for Sean…all of it is edited! Now comes actually putting it into PDF form.
But while we’re here…
I’m thinking of NOT doing Inktober this year.
Shock! I know! I’ve done Inktober every year since 2017. And every year, after Inktober wraps up, I put those sketches into a book. I’ve done Witches, Gods & Spirits, AND Dragons.
2020 threw off those plans. As for this year? I’m thinking of not doing Inktober. Because I would LOVE to get the Roxie comics I did for Validation into a book. Those…and Tiny Unicorn.
Number 5: Make 5 Minicomics
HOT DANG, this took a minute to figure out WHAT minicomics I wanted to make.
For this goal, here’s what I want to make:
- The Legend of Azu-Mi (for KickStarter backers)
- The Character Compendium (a personal project I talk about sometimes on Instagram)
- A Mr. Dino story
- A Kitties By Kelci story
- And a NEW art sketchbook zine
I have a LOT of zines on clearance on Ko-Fi because I want to make more room for these new minicomics. (If you’re interested, get them before they’re gone forever!)
Here’s hoping I can still make these goals by the end of the year!
How are your goals going? Let me know in the comments.
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LIVESTREAM: Character Art Stream
Join me in this archived live stream as I draw character art for a new project. In this art stream, I’m drawing for The Character Compendium.
The Character Compendium is a new personal project of mine. It will compile as many character designs as I can fit into one book. With this book, I aim to simplify life for game masters and dungeon masters. Just open the book to any page, take a character, and BOOM! Instant NPC for the players to interact with.
Heck, any of these characters could also be a good jumping-off point for players to make their own characters.
This is a similar concept if you’re familiar with some of my previous Inktober sketchbooks, like Gods & Spirits or Witches. (Both books are available through my Ko-Fi shop, by the way.)
As this project grows, I want to add more content specific to role-playing games for each character. Specifically, I want to add basic stat blocks. All in due time, though!
I hope you enjoy this live stream. Thank you for watching and reading!
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LIVESTREAM: Clip Studio Paint Tips and Tricks
In this archived live stream, I show you some Clip Studio Paint tips and tricks!
Clip Studio Paint is my preferred drawing program. I’ve been using this for years, yet it feels like I learn something new every day. And here, I wanted to share with you some Clip Studio Paint tips and tricks I’ve recently learned!
I streamed this back on May 29 on YouTube. Now it can be archived here for your reference.
Here are some timestamps for easy reference:
BASICS:
- 3:00 for opening and setting up a new document. (Includes how to change canvas color)
- 4:00 recording timelapses
- 4:45 hand-lettered effects
- 7:00 coloring entire layers
- 8:17 how to change colors of specific elements in a layer using “lock transparent pixels”
INTERMEDIATE:
- 10:30 a nifty trick erasing bordered lines
- 13:00 add outlines to objects already drawn
- 13:45 add shoelaces and other costume details
- 25:03 my old method of adding symmetry
- 26:00 make rulers visible
- 27:20 add guidelines
- 28:20 group layers together
- 31:20 how to make custom brushes
Did I forget something in the live stream? Leave a comment below and let me know!
Do you have questions? Let me know, too. I plan on doing another live stream like this one, showing even more tips and tricks.
I hope this helps you. Thank you for watching.
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