Beth Kerring Art

@bluekatsoof requested some cute, fluffy Bispearl, so I hope this fits. ;)

The story behind my choice of scenery is actually more complex than just “I wanted to try painting the northern lights”: I discovered that one of the Gem War battlefields (the strawberry field) is in Norway, where the northern lights are often visible, so I figure these two must have seen them at least once around that time, but probably didn’t get the chance to enjoy them properly due to … y’know. The war. So I imagine them finding a nice, not-traumatic spot elsewhere in Norway where they can enjoy the northern lights in peace.

And be sweet and adorable. That too.

Thank you for the request and hope you enjoy! :)

“You doing okay down there, Stevonnie?”

“Wheeeeeeeeeeee!”

This was so much fun. One of my favorites to work on in a while, for sure. I might have taken a slightly literal interpretation of “hanging out,” but Lapis flying with Steven is one of my favorite scenes, and now Stevonnie can join in on the fun!

Hope you enjoy and thank you for the request! :)

(Note to anyone who has already sent in a request or does so in the future: my turnaround times are usually not this fast - two days in this case. I just got really into this one and also had a good chunk of free time, haha.

Bismuth appreciates her first sand dollar that Peridot picked up from the shore. Peridot prepares to cheerfully explain that it’s actually a dead sea animal. And Lapis just looks at her friends while she collects more seashells for them.

What’s this, me drawing SU characters other than Spinel? Apparently it’s possible. ;) Just a little post-Future snapshot of these three hanging out, because I love them.

(Also, Bismuth’s love of sand dollars reflects mine before my innocent young self realized they were … well … dead.)

Drawing for the lovely Greg-adopts-Spinel AU again, and again, the idea is not mine! This is a scene from Chapter 1 of Third Time’s the Charm by RangerLauren, when Greg offers to let Spinel stay with him for a while. The mental image of them on the hill by the lighthouse at sunset, Greg helping Spinel to her feet, was just too poignant for me not to draw.

Yes, I love drawing these two, and yes, I love drawing sunsets. XD

Spinel and Volleyball for a change! … well, kind of a change. XD

Outfits are shamelessly stolen from Black Butler: Book of Circus. I fell in love with these costumes years ago and kept wanting to draw them, so here’s Spinel in Ciel’s circus costume and Volleyball in Doll’s (with some palette adjustments). 

Aaaaaaand my final submission for @thestanbros Stan Twins event! Week 4: Lazy Day (I was too rushed to make something for Week 3, haha) - actual art this time, to switch things up! I know these two don’t usually wear matching clothes, but for Mabel sweaters, I think they’d make an exception. Yes, Ford is Best Grunkle #2, because Mabel knew Stan first and he will always be #1 for that. Doesn’t change how much she loves them both. ;)

“Look, Steven, Twizzler fingers!”

Yep, another Spinel drawing. XD With post-Future Steven this time! She dropped by for a visit and they’re watching a movie in whatever bed and breakfast he happens to be staying in. Steven is introducing her to Earth candy (yes, I did mix name-brand licorice with fake-brand chocolate) and she loves Twizzlers so much she imitates them. Long enough to make Steven laugh so she can steal some of the popcorn, at least. ;)

Though I definitely think these two were not the best match for friendship during the movie, due to their respective traumas and issues, I like to think about them developing a sibling-esque relationship once they’ve both had time to heal on their own. Even though she’s way older, I think Spinel would be the best goofy/annoying little sis.

Someone help me I can’t stop drawing Spinel (don’t actually help me, I’m having way too much fun).

Another with her and Greg! Unlike the previous two, this isn’t technically a scene from that wonderful fanfic Third Time’s the Charm by RangerLauren, but just something I kept picturing within that world. Since Greg adopts Spinel in this AU and she’s already been shown to adore his music, I couldn’t help but imagine him buying her a little pink ukelele and teaching her how to play it. And also her finding one of his old Mr. Universe T-shirts and wearing it because she’s a fan. (And also because Spinel in giant T-shirts is adorable … and no, I don’t know where her shoulder pads went. They look weird with a giant T-shirt, okay.)

My first time painting a sunset! If only the lighting didn’t look so much duller on my computer monitor compared to my iPad … XD

Again, this AU does not belong to me - if you haven’t checked out the fanfic and you like Spinel and Greg, please give it a read! Heartbreaking angst and heartwarming adoptive-family fluff all in one place.