It’s been a bit of a ghost town here, hasn’t it? With everything going on, I’ve found myself stepping away from social media more and more. I’ve never been very good at keeping up with it anyway. But I’ve also been neglecting this space. My writing is on pause, and I can’t remember the last time I’ve drawn something that wasn’t just a quick sketch. That isn’t to say I haven’t been making things. I’ve… Read more ghost town
Gourdelia!
Happy September! Meet Gourdelia, my second digital paper doll. I had a lot of fun making Eve Hallow a couple years back and figured making another Halloween-themed one would give me plenty of time to work on it over the summer. I’d always wanted to make my own kisekae (aka KiSS) dolls as a tween/teen, even going so far as to draw out bases and clothing for them in mspaint. I never did get around… Read more Gourdelia!
The Code Orange Blues
Ah, June. The official start of Halloween decor hunting season, at least in recent years. I am a Halloween ghoulie through and through, but admit I’m unsettled? exhausted? by the holiday creep. (Halloween stuff going out in June, Christmas stuff coming out as early as July?!?!?) And I’m saying this as someone who loves seeing Halloween stuff all year round! What really frustrates me is the focus on and rush to buy things from the… Read more The Code Orange Blues
Sanding by
Hey, kids, wanna read about something fun? Well, too bad! This post is about sanding! One thing you’ll notice if you hang around long enough is I’m a bit of a hobby hopper. One month it’s macramé, the next it’s embroidery. And don’t get me wrong, I absolutely intend to return to these eventually. But the current thing I’m stuck on is making little air dry clay trinkets. I’ve experimented with some templates, made some… Read more Sanding by
Recalibrating…
Wowie, it’s been a while! But with the current state of social media, I’ve found myself wanting to focus more on my personal site and blog. I want to use this space as the dumping ground for my projects and thoughts. Like old times, I suppose? I haven’t put much focus into my writing for some time. Blythe vs. the Werewolf has been on hold for what, two years now? I’ve decided to take it… Read more Recalibrating…
Losing Track & Getting It Back
First thing’s first, I have to announce that Blythe vs. the Werewolf’s update schedule has changed from “every other month” to ”when it’s good and ready.” When I first started posting it, of course I worried I’d have to do this eventually. But life happens, and all you can do is adjust! And it isn’t even bad life stuff! I’d picked up more hours at work for the summer, and I just haven’t been able… Read more Losing Track & Getting It Back
2022 Yearly Redraw & 2021 Reflections
Happy 2022! I know, we’re already a month into it. I started my year off with the ‘rona, but I’m fully recovered and have been working on Blythe vs. the Werewolf in the meantime. More on that later, but first, my 2022 portrait for the yearly redraw challenge: Yearly Redraw 2022 edition This year I wanted to go for a simpler look instead of the more painterly approach I took last year. I’m working with… Read more 2022 Yearly Redraw & 2021 Reflections
Running up that revision hill
Revision is hard. I always forget just how hard until I dive into it. The good news is, I’m making headway on Blythe vs. the Werewolf! I’m hoping to post the first installment in January, though the exact date is TBD. I’m trucking along with revisions and thumbnail sketches, but I’m unsure on how long it’ll all take to get everything to a presentable level. Although I’ve (mostly) gotten over the fear of things Not… Read more Running up that revision hill
Eve Hallow Dress Up Game
Last post, I teased a little project I’ve been working on while taking a breather from the BvtW draft. In honor of Halloween and the spooky season, I’ve put together a Halloween-themed dress up game! Meet Eve Hallow! I’ve wanted to make my own kisekae/digital paper dolls since I was introduced to them as a teenager. Despite the fact that I have many…many old bitmap files floating around somewhere of doll bases and clothes I’d… Read more Eve Hallow Dress Up Game
State of the Draft: Blythe vs. the Werewolf
Back in June, I wrote about my decision to change Blythe vs. the Werewolf’s format. It took longer than intended, but I’ve finished converting the comic script into a prose draft. And I’ve been sitting on it for over two weeks now. The original plan was to have BvtW ready to post by Halloween, but that’s unfortunately not going to happen. Not if I want to put out something that’s actually readable. Between the post-draft… Read more State of the Draft: Blythe vs. the Werewolf