Marilynn Blaze

This was my submission for Phoenix E.V. as a mascot idea. Though she did not make the cut I am proud to say that I was in the top three.


So who knows what I may or may not do with her in the future since I really like her design work.

Not your ordinary Cat tails

Well this is my first round of tail designs for the new species, that was posted on my previous blog. I figure I will probably draw up at least another four to eight drawings before I start deciding what I wish to keep and which to discard. Since different tails may be a way to differentiate different tribes/clans/aviaries/peoples of this particular race that I really need to figure out a name for.

Not sure how I feel about all of these designs yet, though I am more then willing to see what others think of them.

Random Sketching

Well I was sitting here thinking about an idea that I had earlier today when I left work and decided to get it down on paper. This maybe be the first of a series of preliminary sketches for this random specie that I have tromping around in my head.

This may be the first of several designs but I don't know yet. I like it though not quite sure if it is fully what I have envisioned, maybe it is one of the genetic offshoots. Will just have to wait and see what happens.

Vez Dragon Rough

I have been wanting to sketch up this character for my friend Shemara for quite some time now but haven't had the references for it. She has this awesome fire dragon character named Vez and she wanted a slightly more asian lung look to him so I told her I would give a good honest crack at it and here is the start of the rough.

I like it quite a bit so far and so does she so this is what I am working with with some nice visual references of the character and collaborating with her to see what needs to be adjusted, which there are a few so far and I am sure there will be more by the time that he is done but I think we're off to a good start.

Freely Creative Fridays: Ball Gowns

Well I am to the point where I am getting ready to want to ink this drawing and need some help n a dress color since well I plan on inking in color and it makes hard do to when you don't know what color to choose. Pardon the rough scribbles in Photoshop I just wanted some rough colors down to see what others think. I numbered the dress colors to make it easier to just comment which one you like best.

So many nice colors to choose from I have a few that I am partial to but I'd like to see what you think.

Freely Creative Fridays: Starfall

I thought that Fuzziekit's Freely Creative Fridays sounded like a fun idea and while at work an image popped to mind. So I whipped up a sketch here. Took about 30-40 minutes from start to messy finish, I think I may refine it later.

A Gift from Koa

Starfeather looked up at the dark heavens, the youth lost and alone along with the remainder of his people, taken so harshly away. Pale eyes looked upon the myriad colors sprinkled among the stars when there was a great rippling twinkle. Rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand Starfeather cocked his head sending soft short locks swaying as ears twitched. Then again there was another rippling twinkle as a star seemed to dislodge its place from the sea of twinkling lights above. It fell rapidly at first which caused the youth to take a few tentative steps back before it slowed then stopped to hover before him. The bright form shifted and rippled with the colors of the heavens as it gave off a soft warm glow. Slowly Starfeather held out his hands and the star hovered above them.

"A gift for the young Chieftain," the star seemed to say without speech, in a voice full of strength and warmth. "May it fill you with hope."
It was then that Starfeather realized that he was blessed with a gift from the great Koa and that Koa was watching over him and his tribe.

To Do! List

Well I had an idea while in the shower... I seem to usually have lots of ideas crop up in the shower..anyway I have made myself an art To Do! List. That I have printed out to hang on my door in my room right in visual range to be used as a reminder. I also figured I would post it here so that others can see what is on the list.


To Do! List

* Finish Blog header - Will make me Happy!
* Finish Dancing Felina - Will make Lisa Happy!
* Finish Miranda - Will make Tim Happy! ;)
* Finish wood block carving
* Finish off design of the Anima Banner for the Exalted game
* Draw up a new picture of Kel and possible forms of Kel
* Work on Mourn-ful Valentine Character Designs