Ink Blotted Beka

I’ve been feeling sad, listless, and unmotivated lately. I try to be positive and upbeat, but I’m stressed out, aching, and feeling defeated in a lot of ways. And the grief is truly like a Shadow. I’m so grateful for those who have reached out and shown their love and support in a myriad of ways. I know it will be easier one day. It’s just not easy today. And I’m too tired to be anything but honest: this sucks, and I just really want a hug. So here’s a hug for you guys. ❤️ (Pictured are Rosie and Beana from ‘Fallen Star’ by Anne Elisabeth Stengl) #hug #fanart #talesofgoldstonewood #anneelisabethstengl #beana #rosie #goblin #friendship #grief #shadows https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYxYPNF5cD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mi54kmkky5oi

Happy Saturday! After a couple of months’ break on this piece, I’m forging ahead with more colour! This is a scene from MASQUE by @wrgingell, when the main characters are having somewhat of an interrogation 😏❤️ &&&&&&& Business news: I’ll be reopening for commissions in a few weeks time, around the 20th or 21st of January. To celebrate I will be hosting a giveaway, so keep your eyes peeled! 🤩 Thank you all for your support and love during what has been a very sad time. I’m looking forward to a time of healing and renewal of creativity in 2019. ❤️❤️❤️ #characterportrait #fanart #myotp #wrgingell #masque #beautyandthebeast #pencil #ink #coloredpencil #art #characters #conversation #masks https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQvbK0ldMu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t4x2e5dzuz3

Last completed picture of 2018. Clovis and Yong-hwa, characters from LADY OF DREAMS by @wrgingell — Korean-inspired romantic fantasy that, to me, had quite the dash of the Austen-esque ‘comedy of manners.’ ❤️ #characterportrait #wrgingell #fanart #ink #pencil #fantasy #romance #couple #austen #kdrama #korean #ladyofdreams https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEZh_hFdn1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lq9xq3vbsaem

Peek at a work in progress. Currently taking a break from inking in a Pretty Boy (golly are those hard to draw). #wip #prettyboy #characterportrait #fanart https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_n3R3F5CD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o6qr5d0mn5ts

One of my favourite pieces I’ve done to date: Carys, from the upcoming LADY OF WEEDS by @wrgingell . If you want to be in on the fabulousness, sign up for her newsletter, people. This story means so much to me already and I don’t even know how it ends! #wrgingell #ladyofweeds #ink #characterportrait #pencil #sea #storm #waves https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8hpHeFT4R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dwkddyj9meuv

I’ve made it, people. My fanart of Human Tony and Chewy from the @linewebtoon A BUDGIE’S LIFE by @atisutori got featured at the end of one of the chapters! 🤩😍 So very happy! #abudgieslife #linewebtoon #fanart #myotp https://www.instagram.com/p/BrusVKjFzmG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vrtf42fhb984

Feeling sorta crummy, so Art Therapy time! Have some adorable, Time Travelling dorks who completely stole my heart ❤️Arabella and Mikkel belong to @wrgingell — look them up in A TIME TRAVELLER’S BEST FRIEND and MEMENTO MORI. #characterportrait #wrgingell #timetravel #sciencefiction #fantasy #duo #ship #myotp https://www.instagram.com/p/Brt5HqbFVkp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ynri77brljgq

So Instagram doesn’t like me and won’t post full photos; but there is supposed to be lettering above the these girls’ heads that reads: “Dawn Will Return.” And for me, that is an important reminder right now. “Joy comets in the morning”—Psalm 30:5 ❄️❄️❄️ These are Raine and Rory from SO SANG THE DAWN by @annmariepaveseauthor They are best friends that get caught in a disastrous situation and do their best to keep each other alive. I love their sweet friendship. For a book with strong yet real women, strength inward and out, and beauty, read this story! #sosangthedawn #annmariepavese #characterportrait #pencildrawing #friendship #fantasy #girlpower https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqoQKYFYFt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xnr5v67jus1h

Main trio — Ivan, Conrad, and Fen — from AFTER by @savannahjezowskiauthor , the first book of her Neverway Chronicles series. ❤️ #characterportrait #pencildrawing #savannahjezowski #theneverwaychronicles #fairytales #fantasy #darkness #hope #zombies #christianfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BrjRBtnlWJI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13a1hlqtufnwa

These two characters were an absolute delight to draw. Sookie and Jim from a WIP by @savannahjezowskiauthor I’m in love with these characters just from the descriptions she provided. ❤️❤️❤️ Check out this lady’s stories, peeps! Adventure, romance, a bit of eerie... #characterportrait #pencildrawing #coloredpencil #savannahjezowski #author #characters #fantasy #sunflower https://www.instagram.com/p/BrgKy8Elw81/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1idnxr0z4nui1

I finished a piece of fan art today!!! 🤩 ❤️ Feeling more like myself. This is Julio and Meg from HORSEMAN by @kylerobertshultz Seriously people if you like fairytales, Dr. Who, alt. history, and dragons, lotsa dragons, read his books. They are hilarious and heartwarming and twisty and his characters completely capture your heart. So read them. Please. Then come back so we can theorize. Thanks. #kylerobertshultz #theafterverse #theafterverseseries #horseman #julio #meg #fanart #characterportrait #fairytale #folklore #retellings https://www.instagram.com/p/BraOr1IFQSv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w9487gk7iej2

Hugs make everything better. Even just a little bit. Characters from MEMENTO MORI by @wrgingell ❤️ #hugs #pencildrawing #wrgingell #mementomori #atimetravellersbestfriend #sciencefiction #specfic #happyart #artfortheheart https://www.instagram.com/p/BqQidW3FOhv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=akdaz17kmoon

Another life update: my momma has been diagnosed with cancer, and last night we learned to prepare for the worst. Please pray for her spiritually, physically, emotionally, and please pray for us. Due to this life circumstance, I’m closing commissions for the foreseeable future. I don’t know when I’ll reopen—I will finish all current commissions, of course, but I won’t be taking on any more. Thank you for your support and understanding as we walk through the Valley of the Shadow. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIArDmFgfK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uls06k5f36cz

Quick sketch of Pet from the CITY BETWEEN series by @wrgingell *** Pet’s character voice is such a comfort to me. I love this character so much—she is among my favourite fictional characters ever. *** I’m waiting for the moment Pet reveals herself as an unreliable narrator—she’s certainly hiding something, but what??!! I can’t wait to find out! Hence, here she is with an impish grin, probably while she’s sassing JinYeong... *** #wrgingell #between #betweenjobs #betweenshifts #paranormal #fantasy #fae #vampire #cleanfantasy #mystery #mayhem #characterportrait #pencildrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAe1BalM9H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ebvw2vgtt31m

Quick sketch of Pet from the BETWEEN series by @wrgingell Pet’s character voice is such a comfort to me. I love this character so much—she is among my favourite fictional characters ever. I’m waiting for the moment Pet reveals herself as an unreliable narrator—she’s certainly hiding something, but what??!! I can’t wait to find out! Hence, here she is with an impish grin, probably while she’s sassing JinYeong... #wrgingell #between #betweenjobs #betweenshifts # paranormal #fantasy #fae #vampire #cleanfantasy #mystery #mayhem #characterportrait #pencildrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/BqAe1BalM9H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ns7rpaedzbut

I haven’t posted in a bit, so here’s Mabel from PLAYING HEARTS by @wrgingell — a fun retelling of Alice in Wonderland! #retellings #pencildrawing #characterportrait #fantasy #fictionalcharacters #aliceinwonderland #wrgingell https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_GDkiFIcx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xgveuk12brsn

I haven’t posted in a bit, so here’s Mabel from PLAYING HEARTS by @wrgingell — a fun retelling of Alice in Wonderland! #retellings #pencildrawing #characterportrait #fantasy #fictionalcharacters #aliceinwonderland #wrgingell https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp_GDkiFIcx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tw1kwydebebb