Nexus Webcomic Cover

Hello Blog! I've not posted in a while but I have been busy!

I'm working on a Star Wars Fancomic, called Nexus. Here's the cover - fullview below the break + progress shots.

Shyla The Fallen

New artwork!

This is Shyla The Fallen from Rift. She's one of the leaders of the Guardians, but in the Defiant starting area, she's one of the many of the leaders that have fell to corruption. Evil fairies are just awesome anyway. I'll probably be drawing more of the little buggers. They're just hilarious.

I've been working on this throughout the week, between other work and filling up my sketchbook with ideas for another very cool thing I'm collaborating with an awesome writer. ;)

(click for larger)

I pretty much threw out all the habits I have formed in the past year or so and started over. Nearly everything was completely opposite of what I've been doing of late - lots of layers, lineart, complete background, and most importantly, I drew it via pencil and had the concept 90% there before it went into the computer. The one thing I didn't do which I regret is take the time to get some  photo reference. The pose is a little stiff and the hands aren't quite as nice as I'd like them to be - but overall I think it's one of the most put together pieces I've done yet.

Here's a gif showing the steps:

Overall this took probably 20-25 hours or so.
I did do some post-scan fixing in a blue ink pen between the ink layer and the scan. I also made a point to fix anything I found as I went along. Having the mindset of doing it right instead of just getting it done makes a huge difference.

This went generally faster than my other stuff that looks less complete, but there's a few areas I think I can do better yet too. There's places where I need to spend more detail, and alternatively others where I do too much detail but it doesn't add to the piece. Getting better though!

Thanks for viewing.

Butterfly

Been a long time, blog!

Here's something I finished while at Otakon this weekend. (click for larger)

Some closeups:

That's all for now but I hope to have more soon. I've gone back to the good ol' analog sketchbook (FINALLY). One thing of many that I learned this weekend was that I need to sketch more. WAY more. I really want to be able to not only improve my craft but also be able to draw a little smoother and faster. The only way to do that is to practice!

~K

Portrait: Tess & Otakon Update!

The last of the free portraits for now! Feels good to get these off my plate, even though I really enjoyed working on them. I have another (really big) commission coming soon that I can now focus all my energy on - whew!

And some detail shots:

Otakon Annoucement!
I got the confirmation for an Artist Alley Table this weekend! I didn't think I was going to get it as I didn't make the first round. This is really exciting, and also a great big kick in the pants to get some original work done!!! So, once I'm done with my current commissions I'll be on an official freeze until the show. After that I WILL reopen commissions AND DO THEM REGULARLY. Thanks to everyone who reads my blog and is also looking forward to more custom work for me. It means a whole lot. I love this art because of the enjoyment other people get from my work.

Thanks again and more to come soon!
~K

Commission Portrait Winner #1 - Asheline

I'm not ded yet! Just really busy.... as usual. >.>


One of the winners of the feedback submission contest!



The first of many new arts coming soon. Thanks Ash! I had a lot of fun with this one.
 ~K

Unclaimed Prizes

Hey folks, just a heads up that I have a few people who have not responded to my emails to claim the raffle winnings. If you happen to see this and haven't checked your mail, please do. :)

I'll send out a reminder email in a couple weeks, after which I will re-draw numbers and give the prize out to another person on the list.

New stuff coming soon, I've been spending time working on web development projects and am also trying to not do 500 things at once. So far it's been working out. Things move a little slower (I am spread across 3 disciplines - web, design, and art) as I work a little on all three, but actually completing things is far better than having 20 open unfinished projects. :)

Thanks as always!
K

Video Winners Chosen!

Just a quickee post to tell you that the winners for the How-To Video Raffle have been chosen!

I used a random number generator (....there's a website for that. Of course. random.org).

There were 41 participants who gave their email for the raffle with 6 winners. I emailed everyone to let them know whether they won or not, so please check your mail!

Speaking of mail, If you'd like to be notified when new videos are available, I've set up a mailing list.
Find it here: http://eepurl.com/ci9HD

Thanks again! I had some fantastic, useful, and inspiring feedback. I'm psyched to get the first part of the series done.

Thanks again!
K