Sadly enough today’s pictures (actually yesterday’s pictures) are not digital, partially because I didn’t get a chance to get on my computer, and partially because I actually skipped a day. So you get my sketch pad sketches instead... 

Junoki and I’m still playing around with design and outfit. I really do have to nail down proportions for kids, but it might be okay to play with Junoki’s, in part because he’s supposed to be almost anorexic skinny with huge, creepy hands. Go figure, I’m trying to make him less human base while at the same time taking away the body shy he used to have, though I’m already planning on bringing back the big blue coat for Winter. I’m thinking he’s going to look round in winter, because he does not do well with the cold. He doesn’t like it, no way no how. Being raised in a volcanic hellscape where the average cool temperature is mid to upper 90s and races not adapted to the heat can find themselves in big trouble on days where the high hits 130 degrees or higher, not to mention volcanic chemicals seeping out of most crevices... 

This is Junoki again, working on his redesign. I’m trying to find a good balance of desert and mage aesthetic for him, and I’m definitely not quite happy with it yet, though doing away with the big coat in favor of a long (LONG) vest like thing is something I’m currently happy with. I’ve also moved his braid up from the nape of his neck, and that just might work out ok. What I’m not happy with is trying to draw the pants with the super low crotches... either the split needs to be lower, or I need to stick to regular pants... hmmm... also, the gloves... O.o I’m not good at hands, maybe I need to do just a hand study... especially considering Junoki’s hands are supposed to be creepy long and not human looking. 

I’m trying to draw him a little younger and with a fairly simple design, but he’s supposed to be a tall character, and unnaturally skinny because he’s semi-fae. Because the more I look into it the less I like the idea of ‘ half-elves’ being a race. Seriously, from what little I’ve looked into it, genetics don’t work that way, but that’s a rant for another time. 

What better way to kick off my new art blog than with a picture of my baby, Junoki. Of course, I’m in the middle of redesigning his character so he won’t look like this for much longer!