AlydaB

Aug 2, '22

Your Characters Drawn In Other Styles

Art | Comics

Not in-story, but I have drawn my characters in different styles for fun! ^^ Did this Ghibli style study in May: [image] Original style for comparison: [image]

Jul 29, '22

Post the Latest Thing You Drew

Art | Comics

[image] Needed a profile picture for a new instagram account so I took an old artwork from January, played around with color balance and did some painting over it. Some little messy sections here and there don't hold up to close scrutiny, but I'm pleased with how it looks overall ^^

Jul 21, '22

Name Game: What Would You Name Someone Else's Character?

Art | Comics

She looks like a Cassandra to me. Definitely some kind of strong, yet elegant, regal-sounding name :] One of mine ^^ [image]

Jul 15, '22

Should art be censored?

Questions

Hmm... this isn't an easy question :I I'm torn between 1: believing- as a matter of principle- that people should be allowed to freely express themselves without fear of being silenced and 2: my own personal opinion that some things shouldn't exist and should never be seen by anyone, least of all …

Jul 14, '22

Is it okay to have an inconsistent art style at the beginning of the comic?

Art | Comics

I think this kind of inconsistency is perfect. Though the second panel is more skillfully drawn and looks nicer in a lot of subtle little ways, the character remains instantly recognizable and the style overall has not changed. In essence, it's the same- just better. As a reader, this isn't so dra…

Jul 14, '22

The Sketch a Day Thread!

Art | Comics

Started with a lazy sketch, but portraits are relaxing and I ended up pouring a little more time into it. Might finish this later, but I like these monochrome versions too ^^ [image] [image]

Jul 12, '22

How does this face make you feel?

Art | Comics

At first glance, uncomfortable. Though her expression is calm and smiling, the design (elongated face and neck, strong jaw, lack of irises, sharp cut of clothing) gives me villain-character vibes. Or, at least, a feeling that something is off about her and she's not what she seems. As I think ab…

Jul 12, '22

Your art with/without shading!

Art | Comics

It's always fun to compare different versions of panels throughout the process of finishing a page. Turning on that last layer of pretty light and shadow and watching it transform the scene is so satisfying ^^ [image] [image] [image] [image]

Jul 11, '22

Post WIPs! (Works in progress)

Art | Comics

[image] As time-consuming as settings are, it can be relaxing to draw them. Especially this one so far: a dim-lit bedroom with hazy gold lighting and lots of hanging drapes, thick fabric, rugs, and blankets- with (sloppy) rounded edges instead of clean straight lines. I wanted to give it a cozy fe…

Jul 10, '22

How do someone's words impact your view of their work?

Questions

I do, but I try to keep an open mind; I might be surprised. Nonetheless, I think people's art is- to an extent- pretty indicative of the perspective, worldview, and mindset of the creator themself. Some stories are more self-revealing than others, but at the very least, they all share ideas the au…

Jul 10, '22

Novellists: What does your protagonist want, and how does it SABOTAGE them?

Writing | Novels

Ooh good idea! This looks both helpful and fun ^^ There are more than three protagonists in my story, but I'll just go over the main trio of siblings. [image] Kassia wants to create a safe, peaceful life for herself and her loved ones. But: She becomes stiflingly overprotective and holds her…

Jul 9, '22

What will happened if

Questions

As everyone else seems to be saying, it'd depend on said changes. But my gut instinct says no. If the story was given "major changes", it'd no longer be completely mine- but would remain linked to my name. Depending on the nature of those changes, they might dilute or even actively contradict m…

Jul 9, '22

What are your TOP 3 creative hobbies?

Questions

Besides the obvious art and comic-making- Writing. I think I'm more of a writer at heart than a comic artist, and my childhood dream for a long time was to become a fantasy author on par with my favorites (Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson). Nowadays I have different dreams, but I think I'd still lik…

Jul 7, '22

What in horror personally scares you?

Questions

Jumpscares actually give me a feeling of great relief hahaha :') I really loathe the buildup of tension and anxiety that comes beforehand, knowing something's going to happen but not knowing when. Better that the thing shows itself so the protag can start running or fighting. Action is better than…

Jul 6, '22

Do you have a character people always get the gender wrong of?

Questions

When Beyren was introduced in my comic, one of my readers (an irl friend) thought he was a girl due to his long hair, "girly hands", and "androgynous facial features". Also claimed that because I give some of my female characters buff forearms and masculine faces too, it was hard to tell the differe…

Jun 22, '22

Plant Questions #1: Swearing Or Nah?

Questions

That's true. And a nice thing about having a habit of not cussing much is that when I do, it immediately grabs everyone's attention and has a much more explosive impact haha For me, it's not so much the words themselves as the way they're used. From a writer's perspective, profanity can be pow…

Jun 21, '22

Plant Questions #1: Swearing Or Nah?

Questions

Nope! This is part of why my family and friends call me "granny" lol, but it's my personal preference and I dislike excessive swearing- or any swearing for that matter ^^' Writing is a different thing though; my characters aren't all prudish grannies. At the moment, I avoid "bad words" and adult t…

Jun 20, '22

FATHER'S DAY: Let's post your Dad Characters

Events | Challenges

Here's one of mine! This (albeit super old and outdated) drawing of my protagonists' dad Rand is my favorite of him. At the beginning of the story, he's a retired hero who passed on the mantle to his children several years ago after losing his sight. He harbors some bitterness and regret about h…

Jun 17, '22

Do you suffer from same-face syndrome? 🤔

Questions

Oh good point! I was trying to think of why I like same-face syndrome in some cases and not others, and that sums it up nicely. :] I prefaced my wall of text with "(usually)" with bitwam in mind actually haha. Your style definitely embraces "same-face syndrome", but it's somehow better that way. I…

Jun 16, '22

Do you suffer from same-face syndrome? 🤔

Questions

Having same-face syndrome and overusing the same facial expressions are two different things, but I do think it’s (usually) a good idea to have a nice variety of both. I’ve been told “all my characters” look like me lol, but I’ve gotten better at giving my characters distinct faces and nuanced exp…

Jun 15, '22

What Are You Listening To Right Now?

Off Topic

Still obsessed with this guy's music- especially the 3rd song after the 1:50 mark. Trying to switch it up and listen to other stuff too, but I keep coming back to these. I'm worried I'll wear them out tbh '^^

Jun 15, '22

Post the Latest Thing You Drew

Art | Comics

Here's a sketch dump- some stuff I made over the past few days :] I haven't painted much since starting my webtoon, so I thought I'd try to get in some non-comic-related practice for fun. The first piece (underwater scene) is a WIP painting I may or may not finish, and the others are quick pract…

Jun 15, '22

Show off old Art and New Art

Art | Comics

Some old vs new comparisons. I made the first three episodes of my comic in 2020 but scrapped them and restarted in 2022... for good reason. I can't help but laugh at my old character designs. The colors were so painfully drab and the stiff poses and expressions make me die a little inside lol My …

Jun 14, '22

Do you plan to make other comics once you finish your current one?

Questions

For sure! I'm one of those creators who gets restless if they're not creating- and since I was about nine or ten, I've never not had an ongoing project- be it a comic, video game, interactive story, or novel. My current story is huge, but it'll end someday one way or another and then I'll move on …

Jun 13, '22

Post WIPs! (Works in progress)

Art | Comics

Working on a new painting- nothing OC or comic-related. Just personal art. [image] I've dragged my feet for years on pushing myself out of my comfort zone with my art, so I thought I'd try to tackle a few of my least favorite things to draw (water, landscapes, non-humanoid creatures/animals) in …

Jun 10, '22

The ridiculous standards webtoon has set for creators

Art | Comics

I agree. I'm reminded of a completed Webtoon original I read that ran for about three years. The creator had two kids over the course of the comic's run, and due to the stress and demands of meeting the requirements each week, she apparently cut out some arcs of the story and wasn't able to cover …

Jun 9, '22

Comic support partners (matchmaking thread)

Art | Comics

bumping in case anyone else is interested ^^

Jun 9, '22

Do you prefer writing novels or scripts?

Questions

Novels! :] I was a writer long before I even knew webcomics were a thing and think of myself as 'writer' first before 'artist' or 'comic creator'. The majority of my favorite stories are books, so that's what I always wanted to create. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but there are …

Jun 9, '22

Something you "hated" drawing but it was worth it?

Art | Comics

I relate. Backgrounds always suck to begin with, but cities are the worst and I hate them with burning passion. These look amazing though- and I gotta say I love that last panel most. All the little details, textures, and colors elevate it from what could've been another boring obligatory backgrou…

Jun 8, '22

What nicknames have your readers given your characters?

Art | Comics

My little sisters are my most avid readers, but it took some time for names to stick, so Kassia was "big sister" or "blue girl" and Nora was "little sister" or "short hair girl" for a while. Luisa is "blond girl". Every male character with lines so far has been called "hot guy", but now that there…