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@crystal-gazer-comic
I’m an animator, I swear lol
Rough dialogue animation I did for class of Maverik from my comic Crystal Gazer, dialogue clip from Buzzfeed Unsolved of Shane Madej (bc his energy very much matches Maverik’s) Also feel free to let me know the episode because I forgot which one this clip is from lol
Maverik animation I did for class, finally, some art content lol
obsessed with those stone stairs and archways in the middle of the woods that remain standing after the rest of the building has fallen to ruin
portals
Don’t walk up the stairs
if i want to get abducted by the fae that’s MY choice and you can’t stop me
Comic Progress Update - September 30
As September’s coming to a close, I think it’s necessary to give an update to the progress on Crystal Gazer, especially since I wanted to give myself a month or so before I give a clear release date for the comic.
Ultimately, I’m still debating when a stable release will be a good idea. I’m aiming for AT EARLIEST December, but I need to see how far I get within the next few weeks before I make that final decision. School and other life events have made progress slower once again.
That aside, I have some very exciting progress:
I’m currently cleaning up the sketch phase of the first chapter.
I’ve been slowly working on the sketch phase the last few months. Most of what I’m doing now is going back to the first few pages and making sketch edits (i.e. fixing perspective issues, exaggerating gestures, etc.) before I throw myself into the inking phase.
The switch to CSP EX was probably the best idea in this case, since it has a lot of tools that have made the comic process ten times more efficient than when I was using Photoshop (i.e. perspective tools, the speech bubble features are way simpler, formatting, etc.) Here’s an example from earlier this week:
(lmao don’t mind my shit handwriting, those were just notes for myself. I’m using fonts in the final comic)
Additionally, there have been major updates to the website!
As I’ve mentioned before, Crystal Gazer will be hosted on its own website, a site that I run and work on with a web developer. It’s still a work in progress, however the link will be posted closer to the release date. I’m really excited with how it looks so far, more details on that when the site is closer to completely cleaned up.
I’ll be posting more often now that I’ve gotten a feel for the semester. Along with that, I’m hoping to post more information ABOUT the comic (character profiles, references, concepts, aesthetics for fun, etc.) and don’t hesitate to hmu with an ask!
A study in dragons
“Oslo Vibes“ by | Simone Bramante
Butterfly pea flower tea cocktail
so we just straight up drinking the other world fairy potions now? alright but I feel all my Celtic ancestors yelling at me from beyond the grave.
June breeze.
FAQ
FAQ will be updated as necessary.
What is Crystal Gazer?
Crystal Gazer is an independent webcomic that will be free, and at the time of its release will be posted and updated on its own website (link to be posted closer to release).
What’s the plot/premise?
I have a post with the full synopsis about the comic right [HERE] with a cool illustration above it too!
What’s the genre?
Crystal Gazer is a fantasy webcomic. I’d consider it predominately fantasy, with elements of portal fantasy, urban fantasy, and a slight hint of supernatural.
When will Crystal Gazer be released?
Lmao no clue at this point.
What software do you use to make your comic?
For the comic itself, I’ve made the switch over the Clip Studio EX since it has great comic illustration and formatting tools. Been loving it so far. Most of the brushes I use for the comic are the Frenden 800+ Brush Pack [HERE] so if you’re a Clip Studio Paint user I’d suggest checking them out if you want to! I also use Photoshop, but mostly for concept artwork rather than the comic itself.
More updates to be posted :D
About
Crystal Gazer is an indie fantasy webcomic that’s solely a passion project of mine based off stories I wrote when I was around 12-years-old, but some of the ideas originated when I was a few years younger. I still have a good handful of the old drafts saved, whether they are paper print outs in this binder or on several external hard drives.
Seriously, this binder is a FRACTION of the comic development
This story didn’t become a webcomic until I was a high school junior, when I developed more confidence in my art and it really took off after I got familiarized with digital art. I still have some of the work from when I was a teenager.
(c. 2015, lol I ripped this off of my deviantart page)
(c. 2015???)
(c. is this 2016 or 2017?? tf if I know)
(c. 2012, this one is OLD)
Over the decade or so I’ve worked on and off on this project, the story has been rewritten and refined, to the extent some segments created as little as a few months ago were scrapped or heavily edited.
(c. 2020, delicious, some good f--king character design)
Crystal Gazer is a love letter to the fantasy, the desire for the unknown, and the unbelievable I really wanted to see become a reality when I was a kid. Little did that kid know that in his early 20s he’d pursue a career in animation and illustration, and ultimately make Crystal Gazer a reality.
(c. 2020)
Comic Update & the New Semester
Over the summer I’ve made a HELL of a lot of progress on Crystal Gazer, so that’s cool. I’m kind of taking my time with it at the time being since:
[1] I start school in a week, so since I have some work to finish up, so I won’t be able to post too much about the comic until late September, hopefully earlier than that because I want to talk more about this comic dammit.
[2] I got nerfed by god with a rheumatoid condition in my early 20s so that’s fun, love it. I also have to go to more doctor’s appointments in September because of more medical stuff I found out over the summer so that’ll be a ride.
Despite those obstacles, I’ve made a LOT of progress on the comic. Most writing for the first few chapters are complete, the thumbnails on chapter 1 are done, and as of this summer I’ve been finishing up the sketch phase of chapter 1, and my firm grasp on ink and the color phase won’t take too much time. The downside is I’m still debating on a rendering style that works best for the comic, and I’m taking some time to do further studies and research into a rendering style I can maintain through the comic series that’s still appealing. Because of that, it’s been taking longer than expected. In short, I want this shit to look nice.
Aside from the comic itself, I’ve also been updating the website the comic will be hosted on. I took down the link to the site several months ago since the site was horrifically outdated, definitely in a starter phase between me and the developer I’ve been working with, but since this summer we’ve been corresponding more on how to make the site more engaging, more aesthetically appealing, possible features, etc. that would enhance the comic experience while still keeping it simple. It’s looking really cool so far and I can’t wait to share it!!
The funniest part of the site are the old comic pages from 2017, makes me laugh my ass off when I see the current artwork I’ve been uploading to the site vs. the old artwork, it gets me every time. It’s not a bad thing, it’s a great reminder of how far my art’s come in three years, and I’m thinking of archiving the old 2017 pages on this Tumblr, possibly also on my deviantArt, maybe Twitter? Instagram? I’m still debating, but I think it’s cool to see how art progresses, and honestly I hope it motivates artists to just keep working at what they do and get that same experience of looking back and seeing how far their work has come.
Ultimately, I’m going to take my time with the comic right now. My main goal is to get a few pages from Chapter 1, or a teaser, uploaded before the end of the year. I’ll have a better solid date by the end of September/start of October. You all waited a long time for me to release this content, and your patience is so damn helpful, I can’t express how thankful that you’re all this damn patient! It means a lot
Finished drawing this sooner than I thought I’d get it done. Here’s concept art of my character, Wren, from Crystal Gazer. I haven’t shared too much work with her featured in it, but of course this is the start to changing that.
here is a carrd for BLM
here is a carrd for the crisis happening right now in Yemen
here is a carrd for Hong Kong
here is a carrd for Palestine.
here is a carrd for trans rights
here is a carrd for the terror bill in Philippines.
here is a carrd with various donation links (for Syria, BLM etc)
here is a carrd for LGBT+ rights
this post is constantly being updated - please send an ask if you find more!
Hey there, I haven’t posted about the comic in a while, due to important matters in my life right now. I will be posting an update within the next day, since this past month I’ve made a hell of a lot of progress. Stay tuned
Marsha P. Johnson
One of the leaders of the LGBT+ movement in America, she was known not only for her strength and bravery as an activist, but also for her boundless generosity. If you complimented an accessory of hers, she’d give it to you.
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This is part one in a series of animated portraits I’ve been working on this summer of women I admire!
Now seems like a good time to remember that lgbt rights were fought for, not freely given.
And that the first pride was a riot, lead by black trans activists.
PLACES TO DONATE AND SIGN TO SUPPORT BLM
(Do not donate money to change.org, none of their funds go to their petitions or organizations)
I Run With Maud - a fundraiser for the family of Maud to support them financially and seek justice. Ahmaud Arbery is black man who was chased and gunned down by two white men. (donation)
Minnesota freedom fund - raise money to bail out minnesota protesters (donation)
Official George Floyd donation fund (donation
The heart of a chef - Help pay for a black chef’s medical expenses
Justice for Sheku Bayoh - A black male who was taken into police custody and never returned home (petition)
Justice for Jennifer Jeffley - A black woman who was arrested at the age of 15 for a crime she did not commit (petition)
Abolish prison labor in the US (petition)
Free Willie Simmons - A black man serving 38 years for stealing $9 (petition)
Free Siyanda Mngaza - A young black woman sentenced to 4 ½ years for self defence (petition)
Drop all charges against trafficking survivor Chrystul Kizer - A black woman incarcerated for using self defence against a trafficker (petition)
Justice for Zinedine - A black woman who was r*ped and he walks free. (petition)
Justice for Joāo Pedro - A 14 year old black boy who was shot in his home by the Rio de Janeiro police and died. 72 bullet holes were found in his home. (petition)
Justice for Sean Reed - A young black man who’s life ended after excessive violence by the cops against him while he was unarmed. (petition)
Justice for Breonna Taylor - A black woman, an award winning EMT who was killed by police in her home after an illegal unnanounced drug raid. They went to the WRONG HOUSE. (petition)
Exonerate Eric Riddick - A black man who was sentenced to life in prison for a crime he did not commit in 1992. There was no physical evidence. (petition)
Justice for Elijah Nichols - A black man who was attacked by a predominantly white fraternity party, stabbed his attackers in self defence, and is now incarcerated for it. (petition)
Justice for Emerald Black - A black pregnant woman who was attacked by the police for having bad registration tags. She was stomped in the stomach causing her to miscarry. (petition)
Justice for Amiya Braxton - A black child who was hit by a car. No one took her case serious and the driver was not charged. (petition)
Justice for Belly Mujinga - A black woman who was attacked while she had COVID-19 which likely lead to her death.(petition)
Justice for Tamir Rice - A 12 year old black boy who was shot and killed by officers for playing with a toy gun. The officers were not charged. (petition)
Justice for Andile Mchunu - A missing black man who was last seen beaten by a group of men. (petition)
Disbarment of George E. Barnhill - The man who decided to sit on the case of Ahmaud Arbery. (petition)
Criminal charges against Travis and Greg McMichael in the murder of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery. (petition)
Correcting a wrongful conviction against Kyjuanzi Harris - A black man who was arrested without cause. He has been in prison for 9 years now. (petition)
Justice for Darrius Stewart - A black man who was killed by a cop for a mistaken identity. (petition)
Reopen Kendrick Johnsons case - A black man who was killed by a man through a jealous fight over a girl. The autopsy revealed that his death was not accidental, the man admits to murder, yet the case is closed. (petition)
Raise the degree - remove bail for Derek Chauvin, the man who killed George Floyd (petition)
Exoneration of Albert Wilson - A black male wjo was sentenced by an all white jury 12 years for making out with a white woman in a bar. (petition)
Julius Jones - An innocent man set to be excecuted in oklahoma (petition)
Junk the anti-terrorism bill- a bill is trying to get passed calling protests, mass mobilizations, and political activities “terrorism” and trying to make them illegal (petition)
Justice for Darrius Stewart - a 19 year old who was gunned down by a white police officer (petition)
Free Wis. teen facing life in prison for killing her rapist (petition)
Justice for Alejandro Vargas Martinez - A black 15 year old who was shot 7 times while walking to school (petition)
I need to share this right now so I can eat but i will add more later! I DON’T care if its not ACNH. If this bothers you, unfollow me. I couldn’t care less. It bothers me how little I see donation and petition links on here, i have a good amount of followers on here, so see this. sign them.
Please sign them ALL. It really is NOT that hard. And share so others will do the same.
HERE is a thurough link for every city’s bail funds!!!
Reclaim the Block - an organization to help the Minneapolis community to access housing, youth services, harm reduction, and protection for low wage workers. (donation)
Help coach Steve Parker get back in the game - Black tennis player Steve Parker was diagnosed with COVID-19 and recovered and then later suffered a serious stroke. Help pay for his medical and rehabilitation bills. (donation)
Columbus freedom fund - bail out columbus protesters and people in need (donation)
Detroit Justice - bail out protesters and people in need (donation)
Humanity behind bars - an organization dedicated to building inside and outside alliances and re-entry networks of care. (donation)
Atlanda solidarity fund- bail out atlanta protesters (donation)
Brooklyn community bail fund (donation)
Philly bail fund (donation)
National revolving bail fund (donation)
NYC Free Them All bail fund (donation)
Chicago bail fund (donation)
Boston Mass bail fund (donation)
Kansas community bail fund (donation)
Hawaii community bail fund (donation)
Vegas freedom fund (donation)
Memphas bail fund (donation)
Nebraska left coalition (donation)
NC community bail fund (donation)
Milwaukee freedom fund (donation)
Portland freedom fund
Alachua COVID-19 Bond Fund - Release those from jail to protect them from COVID (donation)
Detroit bail fund (donation)
People’s city counsil freedom fund - Increase the safety and bail of protesters protesting the lack of funds LA provides for it’s people during COVID-19 (donation)
Richmund community bail fund - bail out richmund protesters (donation)
BYP100 - A registered cheritable organization to support social welfare giving. (donation)
North Star Health Collective - Help support a stronger healthier community (donate)
Lousville community bail fund - bail out lousville protesters (donation)
Black visions donation (donate)
Nadarrius Lundy memorial fund - Nadarrius lost his life at 15 years old drowning in Jacob’s Creek, help pay for his memorial funds (donate)
BLACK LIVES MATTER - fund their movement (donation)
Greene Family fire relief - The Greene family of 11 lost their house due to an electrical fire, help pay for their expenses (donation)
Marcus Jackson medical fund - Marcus Jackson needs help fighting bone cancer (donation)
COVID-19 survivor, Ron’s Road to recovery - help pay his hospital bills (donation)
Jessica Mahone - Her and her 9 year old son were hit by a drunk driver, help pay her medical bills (donation)
Comfort and support for the Moncrease family - In the midst of Maria being 9 months pregnant it was found that Justice had a terminal and mutated form of Multiple Myeloma. (donation)
Help a front line nurse and baby get proper care - Sylvia Leroy, a pregnant nurse, positive with COVID-19 suffered from cardiac arrest leaving her with brain injury from lack of oxygen (donation)
Support Rod Stoddart’s family - Help Rod’s family after his passing of COVID-19 (donation)
Justice for Greg Hill - Greg Hill, a black man, was killed in his garage by a sheriff’s deputy for a loud music complaint. The jury gave Hill’s estate $4 ($1 for each child’s pain and suffering and $1 for funeral expenses) Help repare his home and care for his children’s needs (donation)
Alton Sterling Family Scholarship - Sterling was shot and killed by police for selling CDs outside a food mart. Help pay for his children’s school and needs. (donation)
I DONT care that this is long, we need people’s attention.
In the last 3 or so weeks I’ve made more progress on my webcomic overall than in the past year, Crystal Gazer is finally getting closer to release! Although the full comic won’t have as detailed illustrations as this specific one, the cover art and special pages will have a look similar to this. I hope you all enjoy it after my recent hiatuses 👍
Crystal Gazer’s back in production this summer, now that I’ve finished my spring semester at school. I’m working on a full illustration that should be posted within the week. Here’s a WIP of a portion of it (still have yet to render it).
I’m going to make a more in depth post about Crystal Gazer’s production in the next day or so, as well, prepare to see more content
