Jane Briar

I love creating art and wanted a space to share what I make. 🎨 None of my work is for sale, and I rarely take on commissions—I create mainly for the joy of it, not for money. This is just a place where I can share my ideas, experiments, and the things I enjoy bringing to life.

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What do you think of my guy this time? ⚔️ He’s the same ninja I painted before, but I decided to change things up. This version ditches the hood, and I let his abs show to give him a sharper, more confident edge. The goal was to make him look sexier—striking and bold compared to the last design. Did I pull it off? 👀🔥

In this scene, he’s standing in the forest, offering to help if you’re lost. A kind gesture, though you can’t see his pretty blue eyes this time—which is a shame, because they’re there, just hidden in shadow. 🌲✨ It makes me wonder… what is he really doing out here in the woods? Watching? Waiting? Or simply passing through on his own secret mission?

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I wasn’t really sure where this piece was going at first, but I just got into a flow and didn’t stop until it was done. ⚔️ He ended up with red-and-black armor that gives him a bit of a ninja vibe—though without the face mask, which makes him feel more mysterious. For the background, I kept it plain green to create contrast against the red armor and highlight his bright blue eyes. It was a fun experiment in balancing colors and keeping the design bold while still simple. Curious to hear what you guys think!

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She’s got a playful little smirk, tongue sticking out like she knows something you don’t. 👼 I kept the background simple—a plain shadow—because I was getting tired at the end, but now I can’t stop wondering… would a grassy field, an old barn, or even a sunlit meadow have made her feel *more* at home? 🌾🐴

Either way, I had fun with this one, and I love the idea of giving her that soft, rustic charm. Maybe she’s the kind of angel who spends her days watching over quiet country roads, barns, and open skies. 💛

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Art drop! 🎨 This piece took me two full days, but I’m really happy with how it turned out—I hope you guys like it! It’s another Kokushibo (because clearly I can’t get enough of him 👹✨). After a long session of training, he promises to *“punish you nicely”*… I’ll let you wonder what exactly he means by that 👀🥴🫠

I also experimented a bit by making different versions with changes to skin tone. I was tempted to play around with the hair as well, but honestly, my impatience got the better of me this time. Still, I had a lot of fun with this one and can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

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How do we feel about Kokushibo? 👹 Upper Moon One has always been one of my favorite demons—there’s something so haunting about the way he carries himself. He looks so calm and collected, yet we all know he has the power to wipe out anyone and everyone if he wished. That quiet confidence makes him terrifying and fascinating at the same time.

For this piece, I pictured him sitting inside a house at night—no shirt, no sword—just patiently waiting in the shadows. Whether the house belongs to him or not doesn’t matter; what matters is the sense that he’s waiting for someone… someone important. 🌓

I absolutely love how he looks both in the anime and manga, and I’m already working on another drawing of him for a future post. I hope you guys enjoy this one in the meantime! ✨

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Hey guys! What do you think of Lavander’s comic design? 📖✨ In the last posts he was shown less from his adult and child forms, so this time I wanted to give you a clearer look at how he appears in the comic itself. His design pulls elements from both stages while adding new details that fit the tone of the story. I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback—does this version capture his personality the way you imagined? 💜

I’m also still working on the other Strahd piece, so please look forward to that and be patient with me 🙏🏻🦇 It’s taking a little more time, but I really want to capture the atmosphere and details just right. Can’t wait to share it with you once it’s finished!

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Did some Yandere-inspired pics of our favorite blue-haired boy! 💙🔪 How do you think they turned out? Honestly, his hands nearly drove me insane—I was this close to strangling them myself with how much anguish they caused. 😂 I ended up tracing the hands first, then lining them using the trace as a reference, and even sketched my own hands to try and get the poses right. It was definitely a struggle, but I learned a lot and had so much fun bringing him to life in this style. Hope you enjoy the results as much as I enjoyed making them! ✨

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Here’s a close-up of Lavander in his dragon form, and I have to say—he looks incredible! 🐉 I pulled inspiration from Fairy Tail, Gate, and Spirited Away, aiming for that mix of fierce power and mystical elegance. His design has been one of my favorite challenges so far, balancing the graceful lines of a dragon with details that make him feel truly alive. This isn’t polished wallpaper art just yet, but I’m working toward it, and I hope you’ll enjoy following the process as much as I enjoy creating it. Lavander’s dragon form is a big part of the story I’m building, and I can’t wait to show you more of his world.

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Here’s a close-up of Lavander’s human form! 💜 I’m so excited for the comic to release and can’t wait for you all to experience the story. In the meantime, I wanted to share the different stages of Lavander’s design—baby, teen, and adult—so you can see how the character grows and changes over time. It’s been a lot of fun bringing these versions to life, and I hope you enjoy this sneak peek as much as I enjoyed creating it! ✨

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The Suit of Pentacles Tarot cards deal with the physical or external level of consciousness and thus mirror the outer situations of your health, finances, work, and creativity. They have to do with what we make of our outer surroundings – how we create it, shape it, transform it and grow it. On a more esoteric level, Pentacles are associated with the ego, self-esteem and self-image.

The Suit of Pentacles is associated with the element of Earth. Earth is tactile, earthy and tangible. It creates the foundation from which the planet can grow and develop, and it supports and nurtures the plants and trees. Earth is grounded, stable, supportive and fertile. It is a feminine element that is receptive – it takes in nutrients and sunrays and then uses this energy to sustain the life that grows out of it.

In a deck of playing cards, Pentacles corresponds to Diamonds.

I reworked Lavander to better align him with the Kingdom of Coins, shifting his elemental focus away from water, which is traditionally tied to Cups, and grounding him more firmly in Earth. His design has been refined to echo Japanese aesthetics, closer to his original concept. I also changed his hair from blue to white—though I debated between white and black, I chose white to emphasize his draconic identity and give him a more otherworldly presence.

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Anyone here a Curse of Strahd fan? 🦇 I thought it’d be fun to picture Strahd in a different light—roaming his castle in something casual instead of the usual imposing armor. I can’t imagine wearing plate armor every hour of the day is comfortable, even for a vampire lord. There’s something strangely eerie yet peaceful about the idea of him pacing the halls like that—still powerful, but more human in appearance. 🏰✨ Despite him being Lawful Evil, this piece came out with a surprisingly calm vibe. I hope you enjoy it! As always, it was made entirely on my phone with just my fingers—no tablet yet. If you have tips or tricks for improving, I’d love to hear them!

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Not sure if it’s “bad” or not, but honestly—I really like how this turned out! 💙 I’d love to hear your thoughts, critiques, or recommendations, and let me know if there are any characters you’d like me to try next. ✨ Hope you’re having an awesome day (don’t forget to drink water 💧). This piece was made completely on my phone with just my fingers—no tablet yet, I’m broke lol—but I had so much fun working on it. If you have any tips or tricks for improving, I’d love to hear them! 🌊 This is my second ever post. So be sure to check out my profile if I've uploaded more art! Also did a green version!

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A Mermaid Couple! I hope you guys like this mermaid couple! 💙 I made the guy flashy in pink and blue, while the girl has deep green and dark purple tones (almost black). I took inspiration from real animals where males are bright and bold, and females are darker and more subtle. 🐠🌊 I can’t even count how many digital walkthroughs I watched to figure this out! If you have any tips, I’d love to hear them. This was all done on my phone with just my fingers—no tablet yet, I’m broke lol—but I had a blast making it. ✨ This is also my very first post. So be sure to check and see if I've posted more art!