Sketches and Speedies

Here's some stuff from earlier in the month. Cthulhu and (what is likely a very unorthodox version of) Dagon were for a quick web project, and the Street Fighter/My Little Pony mashups were for fun.

Chess Phantasms - final

Done-done-done-done-DONE. I was thinking about adding rain and reflective puddles and whatnot, but the smokey tendril bits and overall level of visual congestion nixed that idea close to the end. Oh well, maybe next time.

Happy 2011 everybody!

Chess Phantasms WIP

I've been working on this off-and-on during the course of the month. Progress has been slow due to my lack of experience, but I think this kind of pace is for the best, learning-wise, as it allows lessons to sink in and ferment into something resembling understanding. That said, I really should develop a faster, more confident technique.

Viking Sombrero

Sketched while playing "Poker Night at the Inventory" by Telltale Games. Using it as background noise, especially with all the cpu banter, encourages silly, nonsensical ideas to bubble up, which makes for great doodle fodder.

Portrait-dex: Matri

MATRI is usually quiet, but the slightest mention of an interesting topic will cause it to involuntarily use Ramble and cause the sleep effect to all within earshot. On a more useful note, its Burrito attack can be used as both an offensive technique and a lunchtime supplement.

The Portrait-dex blog features self-portraits of cartoonists as pokemon in various stages of evolution. Some truly talented folks have made entries for it, so go check it out!

Salai repaint - final

Done at last! There's stuff here and there that could have been done better or more efficiently, but I'm still rather satisfied with the results overall.

Salai Repaint WiP

WiP as of 10/31. Going *really* slowly since I'm not completely sure what the heck I'm doing. Happy Halloween, everybody!