Eska of the Northern Water Tribe

An icon (final vs sketch) commission for @mousseketeerz, made for their partner’s birthday!

(Please do not use or repost, as these were created solely for the commissioner.)

Poppy-Adorned Eyeball Ruby

An icon (final vs sketch) commission for @mousseketeerz!

I asked to draw Eyeball in a poppy flower crown, which is probably the most self-indulgent piece I’ve been able to do in a long time…

Sometimes I miss the hyperfocus I had for drawing her as much as I used to.

(Please do not use or repost, as these were created solely for the commissioner.)

Thank you for loving the genes!

There’s acouple reasons why Harlequin’s facial markings differ depending on the breed and gender, and I think it’s safe for me to explain at least one of those reasons.

It was simply a decision with the art team that the facial markings wouldn’t be gender-specific nor breed-specific. So that it wouldn’t be that all male dragons get the masks and all female dragons get the eyeliners. Or that all coatls get the masks and all nocturnes get the eyeliners. That’s why markings alternate between breeds and genders on Harlequin; it’s not quite a case of sexual diamorphism (though it definitely came off that way), it just adds a fun feature to the gene!

The hatchlings ended up getting diamond eye patches to be the “neutral” ground… and because I thought it looked cute!

The bogsneaks have something similar in that the shape and number of their head-crests differs widely between individuals.

As for the other reason… it’s nothing drastic, but hopefully you won’t have to wait too long for me to explain it!

I hope that clears up the confusion!

Flight Rising: Harlequin/Jester Genes

A pair of colorful and whimsical patterns that I designed for the modern dragon breeds of Flight Rising.

I spent months creating this pair of gem genes; getting those checkered patterns to look nice was quite challenging for me.
I also got assigned to select the swatches this time around, which was just a delight. I tried to give each color equal amounts of love.

I’m really proud of work I’ve done for these. It has made me immensely happy to see other people enjoying them and creating beautiful dragons sporting these genes!

Flight Rising: Pharaoh/Sarcophagus Genes

Ominous and regal black markings with vibrant accents that I designed for the modern dragon breeds of Flight Rising.

This pair of primary/secondary genes was my first set of gem genes that I worked on, and the first one that utilized black markings throughout all colors (like how Piebald/Paint features white splotches), which was really exciting for me!

My heart’s not in it these days, for a number of reasons.

If I ever decide to draw and post art of Eyeball again, it’ll be because I really want to or if someone commissions me to do so. And not because someone is begging or demanding them from me.

I do appreciate the sentiment though, thank you.

Raspberry Mousse Cookie

An icon + discord banner commission set for @mousseketeerz!

I was asked to draw Raspberry Mousse Cookie in human form and illustrate a matching banner with the House Raspberry crest.

Thank you so much commissioning me! It was a real treat~ ❤🌹

(Please do not use or repost, as these were created solely for the commissioner.)

2023 / 4 / 15

Progress shots of yet another old dragon. My morning routine for the last three days is spent inking his mane and scales for an hour or two, and resisting the urge to shade him before I scan the inks is complete torture…

My husband thinks he’s pretty.

- sweeps the floor -

Oh hey. It’s been awhile.

Life and work kept me really busy for the last few months, so posting online hasn’t been at the forefront of my mind. Plus, I’ve been more interested in finishing Breath of the Wild at least a couple weeks before Tears of the Kingdom releases than being anywhere on social media anyway. That final pre-launch trailer for TotK got me pretty stoked.

I’ve got some art I want to share while I figure out some routine to follow for updating my blog, so hold tight.

Thank you for the kind words, stranger. I don’t feel safe pouring my emotional garbage out to someone I don’t know and who might not be able to handle what I confide in them, but I appreciate the offer.

Please take care of yourself. ❤

2023 / 1 / 13

Pen sketches of dragons from 2021.

Around that time, I started experimenting with giving my old dragons mustaches. The results were quite cute.

2023 / 1 / 11

Dragon sketch in an ol’ BIC ballpoint pen.

Ben told me how much he enjoyed watching me draw this. Like I’m just erasing white ink to uncover the drawing that’s already there…

2023 / 1 / 10

I recently (and finally) got myself a new phone and, within it, a new camera to take better quality photos of my art! Needless to say, but it’s been well-worth the money and I feel a lot less embarrassed to share my traditional art now. Be prepared to see more WIPs this year.

Here’s progress on the blue eastern dragon I featured in a previous sketchblog post. I work on him every other day to keep up with the art-making habit. I’m hoping to get him done by the end of the month so I can move on to yet another dragon piece. Maybe even by the end of the week if I’m feeling particularly ambitious.

I’ve got a few art-related new year resolutions in mind, but one of them is to use up most, if not all, of my old colored pencils before splurging on newer and nicer materials.

Tools for those who are curious:
Faber-Castell Classic Colour pencils - 344, 351
Color Peps - Marina Blue
Dong-A Fine-Tech 0.2 - Blue
Dong-A My Metal 0.7 - Gold
Strathmore Bristol smooth paper

Someday, I’ll wake up and feel that I’m worthy enough to eat, sleep, be safe, and be loved. Someday, I’ll wake up and not feel like I’ve let down everyone who has ever cared or thought well about me.