I'm finally feeling a bit better / less extraordinarily tired so I'll be responding to you guys now; so sorry for the delay.
Reply + Alien
Reply: I agree about a lot of storylines seeming as if the protagonist isn't actually justified on their quest for wanton murder haha. stares at the Mario franchise and how often he just steps on things and kills them for no legitimate reason Oh my gosh though! THAT IDEA FOR PLATY BEING SMUSHED UNDER A SHELF POST-DEATH IS SO CUTE. I hope you actually make that canon or something because that is literally the most adorable thing? Oh my gosh.
Alien: YOU KNOW, I AM NOT SURPRISED YOU WENT WITH THAT IDEA. CACKLES HYSTERICALLY Gosh though, as soon as I saw the image / before I read your little comment or saw anything on Toyhouse, I blurted out, "IS THAT VEHNAM?" Oh man I love this character of yours so much. His Toyhouse backstory is absolutely hysterical / wonderful and it was a joy to read, and I also mega-love his color scheme for his clothing; those warm colors go so well together, and I love red+purple schemes a lot. The darker contrast and the bit of blue are also good offsets to the palette! That little upturned tongue in his facial expression, and the way you did that scar is nice too. Lovely!
I'm going to reblog Raven on Tumblr and add commentary there! Also I see Ikit saw it. B) Yes good.
Reply + Alien + Raven/Goblin
Reply: Thank you! Personally, I'm actually surprised I've been doing well on this challenge so far given that I actually get easily daunted on things like this and have literally FAILED every single longterm project I've ever tried to complete. I don't think you suck at art though just because you get busy! Don't put yourself down like that~
Alien: I love what you did for Alien. I'm really into pixelated pieces / styles myself. I love the way you shaded it and the colors of the eyes; the body being grayscale / monotone really makes those stand out a lot since they're more vibrant! It has a HECKA lovely mouth and those claws are really marvelous.
Raven/Goblin: Oh wow, did you combine two of the prompts into one? Very nice; I love the teeth on that goblin, as well as its overall facial structure. It definitely captures the spirit of what a goblin is iconically if you ask me! And that raven is lovely too; I love the way you did the open beak. I think my only real suggestion/critique is to add some more throat feathers since when ravens vocalize, their necks really puff up quite a bit! Lovely work though!
[h1]Day 12. Moon Click below to see the full image![/h1]
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Okay I’m going to be honest and retract my previous statement I made on the Zombie prompt for this challenge about not using this style in the future. It’s really fun and enjoyable, as well as very easy to execute, so I don’t see a legitimate reason not to use the style if I actually want to.
Anyways, this is the Moon from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask! I am so predictable for some of these prompts, seriously… but gosh the demented moon is so fun to draw though. And I feel like we can all agree this nightmare fuel fits in with the Halloween prompt rather perfectly. :’)
I probably could’ve done a bit of a better job on the composition but to be honest I’m pressed for time currently, and I have a LOT of things I need to get done today. Not to mention, I kind of wanted to do a more chill / relaxed / easy picture in anticipation of what I hope to be able to pull off tomorrow…
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Thanks! I'm trying to play catch-up on the prompts I missed. Today I honestly tried to draw a traditional Dracula vampire silhouetted against my moon. but opera capes and top hats just weren't doing it for me..., So critturs win out again with a common vampire bat. (I have an OC in mind for the bat prompt anyway) Blood Moon Just had one of these last month, so I had a couple of fuzzy photos to ref. [IMG]http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b435/Chat_Lunatique/6b40b674-7d10-4ae9-9bf7-84eb2ef4684e_zps8uvihb1f.jpg[/IMG] click for larger image. BarryMansell_naturepl.com for almost exact reference (I actually used two different photos, but wow , his photo's almost exactly the same as my drawing!) I really need to spend many more hours shading and making furry texture, but it's already past my bedtime.
I just /had/ to draw a human and be ironic for Alien btw. Ikit /insisted/ and so when he insists I have to lmao.
I know you told me you were drawing this moon for this prompt but I literally forgot and when I logged in earlier I was like 'Oh what did HOLY SHITTTTTT dead' Man you drew the most INTENSE EYES EVER. They texture and glow on this piece is killing it. B) Spoople plz.
It's all about practice. I've been drawing digitally for over 15 years, and started on paper for over 5 years prior to that. (When I say 'Drawing' I specifically mean practicing and trying to advance my skill, not just making art at random!) I have definitely produced several thousand images during that time. And constantly producing work has helped me learn to do it faster. So it's all about putting forth the effort. C: (Don't forget to link references when you use them to give credit to other artists! (Photography is art too hehe!) LINK C: )
[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Zombeeism/Drawlloween_12_Moon_Rigaud.png[/IMG] Day Twelve: Moon This character doesn't have really any relation to a moon but I didn't want to draw /another werewolf/ xDDD because I think I've drawn two or three already this month =P lol. Plus this poor baby needed some artwork. C:
I generally use my own photography for reference, though I do have a huge file cabinet of old magazine clippings that I refer to for poses and detail. Rarely will I only use one picture, but instead loosely reference several to come up with a unique image whenever possible. The above bat I used a wiki article for the vampire bat facial details and coloring, and my own camera trap image of a brown myotis bat flying for the wing pose. Freaky how close your linked image is, gods it's almost exactly the same. P'bly the same face from the one I googled. The moon ref was all my own photography.
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I hate it when I can't sleep..., but I' got some cool lab coated Dr. Frankenstein doodles started
P.S. checked out that Safari Sam site. thanks for the link.. I should definitely reference him for inspiration if nothing else! :)
Anything that's your own photography you only need reference if you desire, but anything that does not belong to you should be linked to so you can give credit where it is due. That is what I meant C: Sorry if it wasn't clear. (this doesn't just include photography of course! it includes other artwork and stuff like that!)
No worries. I use a lot of stock photography for ref. so it's good to note. Like my raven above is taken from a magazine article about a UK group called Raven Haven. (Though I hope Steve Burnes never sees I turned him int a goblin...)
Oh i have missed a lot! But i have a great idea for the Alien!! :D
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I am literally SO exhausted right now... so again, commenting later.
[h1]Day 13. Frankenstein Click below to see the full image![/h1] ***WARNING: FULL IMAGE IS ANIMATED.
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WARNING: MAJOR DANGANRONPA SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE FRANCHISE.
This includes Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc / Academy of Hope and High School Students of Despair, Super Dangan Ronpa 2: Goodbye Despair / Farewell Despair Academy, Danganronpa/Zero, and Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls / Zettai Zetsubou Shoujo.
A full commentary/explanation can be found in the above two links.
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I can see now why you worried so much about getting this done in one day xD That is /hella/ detailed. Not to mention polished up. A+ A+ A+ I'm dying looking at all the precious details! Do you have plans to post the stills at any point so I can get a closer look at everything? I'd really enjoy that P:
[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Zombeeism/Drawlloween_13_Frankenstein_Inco.png[/IMG] Day Thirteen: Frankenstein Being a science teacher doesn't make you a geneticist. Silly Inco. ;)
Squirrelchasher, werewolf challenge.
Another iScribble.net creation..., (it's easier to use than PC Paint) Back when I played Werewolf the Apocalypse I had a character who was a wolf that changed into human on the full moon. Because he could grow thumbs, climbing trees after squirrels earned him his, less than intimidating, moniker.
I miss that game.
I look forwards to what you'll come up with for the prompts! C:
Moon: Oh my gosh, Riguad is SUCH a cutie patoot! Wow they have got a great design, seriously. I really enjoy how dapper they look, with those adorable little pinstripe pants, vest, spats, and neck ruffle/cravat-like piece. That's such a wonderful outfit, and makes Riguad look so classy! Gosh I absolutely adore that hairstyle, how it's not only two-toned, but two differing lengths, as well as how you elongated it in the front from the original image for them. Those red eyes are super hecka lovely too and really stand out. It's both really eyecatching (lol puns) and accentuating / complementing at the same time, being a warm tone. And snap? Riguad has a really nice name to top it off. That moon really adds to the image I think personally, and I love the pose / the way they're sitting on it. Riguad is VERY FRICKING CUTE, and that backstory is fricking hysterical. Mindashel is so mad. x'D I love it.
Frankenstein: Okay but you know what's funny, the irony of you doing this image right before the Bat prompt, am I right? GET IT??? GET IT? Okay ahem. Man Inco is literally another neat name. Poor guy though, seems he kind of screwed himself over with the whole "experimenting on himself" thing. Gosh though are his scleras two different colors? Because that is really rad / rather pretty. Inco's colors are really lovely too. I also thought that darker tone was shading on his face at first until I saw the other images in his Toyhouse profile. Those claws on his hand are really pretty too, and I love the close-fitting garb he has. His hairstyle / facial hair are fantastic too like - that really goes well with the way his face looks / his little fangs and everything. This turned out marvelous. C: C: C:
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I knew you would like the red eyes Rigaud has! LMAO As I was working on it I was like "I bet Ryxe is going to notice the red eyes." LMAO Speaking of, I need to update the links page xD I keep spacing A DERP.
As for Inco, yes his eyes have different sclera rather than iris like you usually see. One side of him is actually genetically slightly different because of how much he tinkered with the DNA. I haven't worked it all out for his story, but that's the gist of it. xDDD He's basically the type of person who 'Pfft this is easy I can do it' messes up and he's pretty arrogant so I wouldn't feel sorry for him. xDDD
I wanted to add more about your piece from yesterday since I saw the stills! First of all these images are pretty huge. And while I know the background graphic contributes a bit to that, it's still pretty massive in size hehe. I can see why they took so darn long! Man I hope I'm getting the names right lol Kamukura: The hair on this character just came out so fabulous? Those long, thin strands are so cool looking. Just AHH the shading on the hands too man. Slaying it. Crown above the head?? AHH perfect. And I just love the color you picked to shade all the black/dark gray because it really makes it super cool! Hinata: I remember you saying the expression was giving you a hard time, but it really came out extra great. The flow of everything (chains / pose / etc) really looks great, and when you layer it with the other image in the animated version is has a really fabulous effect. Seriously. I'm glad you went the extra mile with this one since it gave you all the feels! (Keep up with breaks and stuff tho of course B) )
[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Zombeeism/Drawlloween_14_Bat_Jaeriilla.png[/IMG] Day Fourteen: Bat Here you guys, have a hilariously bright sparkle!scene bat. This is a very old character of mine that I felt deserved some more recent love. She was originally drawn during my phase of 'making fun of everything' but I ironically fell in love with the design and I guess it helped me be a little more accepting to people who were different than me. As a side note, I realized while I was coloring that the poofiness of her hair really hides her arms (which are up, folding behind her head) and was far too lazy to fix them / make it more obvious so oh well B)
[h1]Day 14. Bat Click below to see the full image![/h1]
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For this image I decided to go with Vaati, the antagonist from The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (my second favorite Zelda game to Majora’s Mask). He is also featured in both The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, as well as the unofficial mangas for The Minish Cap and Four Swords +. Vaati is also known as Gufuu in some translations.
I am ridiculously predictable on some of these prompts… Vaati used to be my favorite fictional character until Komaeda showed up in my existence radar. Uh, oops?
I decided to take a more simplistic approach to this piece given that I need a break from the really intense / hardcore image I drew yesterday for Frankenstein. Not only that, but I have drawn / spotlighted him numerous times. The next couple of images may also be kind of more on the chillaxed side of things as I regain my bearings, because I am starting to feel burnout / drained.
Vaati isn’t necessarily a bat, but he’s rather associated with them. The designs depicted are actually a mixture of his six+ forms (he literally has so many eyeball incarnations) + the little eyeballs he summons in his Reborn form. The reason I made his expression sad is due to the fact it reflects the actual game, as well as his themesong, Vaati’s Origins. The Latin text reads “weeping wind†basically, since Vaati is a wind mage/sorcerer.
I think The Minish Cap is literally the most tragic game of the Zelda franchise, and an interesting parallel to Majora’s Mask’s atmosphere. Majora’s Mask is an incredibly serious and intense storyline, but it ultimately ends on an extremely positive note when they reconcile with the antagonist in the end. The Minish Cap, however, is lighthearted and fun, but it ends on total rejection of the antagonist, who I might remind you, is a child just like the Skull Kid.
TMC is only cute on the surface. Look any deeper than that, and it’ll break your heart.
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[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Zombeeism/Drawlloween_15_Amulet_Lucia.png[/IMG] Day Fifteen: Amulet Mostly just a silly / chill type deal today because I have a very busy day ahead of me.
Reply + Bat + Amulet
Reply: Man you know me, I seriously have a thing for red eyes. They're just so gorgeous? Like hot dang son. Also snap I love all the little links on TH; it really shows the relationships, and I like how you've written them too. (It almost feels like a literal response to what the character would say if actually asked about so-and-so!) Also, quote, "He's basically the type of person who 'Pfft this is easy I can do it' messes up" OH SO YOU MEAN LIKE MY BROTHER?!! Lol though heehee. That's hysterical. And thanks so much for the comments~! I actually have two sets of shading colors I typically use to shade, but I sometimes deviate off of them. I'm really, really happy with how my Frankenstein image turned out even if it was like "whoa nelly." Lmao!
Bat: Oh man I really like the color scheme for this even if it is sparkle/scene-styled. I really like bright vivid colors like this actually. I'm glad you ended up getting attached to her - I can relate to that myself haha. GOSH her nose is literally the cutest though. I also love the little hearts in her hair and her little wings and everything! They all look so cute / adorable. Her design in general is just a delight to look at. C: I love it~
Amulet: Despite this being a chill image from you it looks HECKA nice. I FRICKING LOVE THE EYEBALL AMULET SO MUCH WOW? (Gosh I'm predictable I bet you're like "yep saw that coming" but LOL.) Holy snapper crackers like, that shade of blue looks so nice against that gray / I love how it matches her actual eyes. Lucia is really strikingly pretty honestly! Blue and that burgundy-purple-pink shade look marvelous together, and that little split in her teeth is really cute. I also love her character / that she's saving all the little cats. That's literally so precious. I love it so many. This turned out fantastic. C:
[h1]Day 15. Amulet Click below to see the full image![/h1] ***WARNING: FULL IMAGE IS ANIMATED.
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“The light has awoken me...â€
I really did not feel like doing much at all for this prompt… anyways this features my character Halisma. While he doesn’t look horribly imposing in his amulet form (which is just one of four forms he has), he is actually one of the four main antagonists of the Realm of Dreams storyline, and is the ultimate “end product†or “effect†of the events of the storyline (the “causeâ€).
Halisma is the strongest of the four antagonists, as he is a Celmdar - a being with quite a lot of power in the series. The other three antagonists are Kai-Nemesis (the one most spotlighted during the course of the storyline, as well as Inheim’s father), Kathana (the leader of the SSO, an organization that is the source of a lot of political corruption and “pulling the strings†behind the scenes so to speak), and Gell Shahn Keeah (a personal adversary to both Orcane and Lyricals/Cento, who are the main protagonists of the series).
To be honest I don’t really feel like explaining a whole lot about Halisma himself due to the fact that it be really spoilerish, which is also one reason why I’m only illustrating his idle / “asleep/inactive†/ jewelry form.
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[h1]Day Ø. Imp Click below to see the full image![/h1]
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HAHA I’M JUST KIDDING THERE ISN’T REALLY AN IMP PROMPT FOR THIS DRAWLLOWEEN CHALLENGE BUT THERE SHOULD BE BECAUSE I WANT AN EXCUSE TO DRAW MIDNA. YOU CAN’T STOP ME.
So yeah - this is Midna, the deuteragonist of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (or should I say it’s almost more like she’s the protagonist of The Legend of Midna: Twilight Princess and it’s Link who’s HER sidekick). She is also featured as one of the playable characters in Hyrule Warriors where she can go on a complete murderous rampage with HER HAIR and it’s great. Midna is one of my favorite Zelda characters as well as my favorite fighter in HW, and I gotta admit, I’m VERY happy HW didn’t forget about her Fused Shadow / Twilit Archnid form. I love that form of hers so much but it tends to get overshadowed by her other two. Also - the little shard she has is what allows Link to transform into his wolf form at will later on in the game.
This is also to make up slightly for the hilarity / simplicity / laziness I created that was the actual Drawlloween prompt for today, Amulet.
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Day late and a dollar short.... My bat
The Dingbat
And as long as I'm hopelessly behind.. Here's a Zombie self portrait...me before coffee.

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…Speaking of imps, here’s my character Mastiff, the protagonist of the Kindaworld series! His faces are themed after the theatrical masks and cannot change expression - one of them represents positivity (comedy face) and one of them represents negativity (tragedy face). The little collar on his tragedy head’s neck is a tracking device given to him by Kiyony, and Mastiff has no flipping idea how to remove it… x’D
Mastiff is an Inquathan, just like most of the other monsters in this series.
I can’t exactly explain how this image fits in with his character as it’s spoilerish. You’re really just going to have to trust me on this one. Also his name isn’t random. There’s meaning to that too. B)
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[IMG]http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l77/Zombeeism/Drawlloween_16_Grave_Tisha.png[/IMG] Day Sixteen: Grave Honestly it's just been a super busy couple of days, I almost didn't finish this one in time. I know it's an hour late Subeta time xD But for me it's only 11pm so I'm considering it on time lmao.