Lexxy's Draw Blog

i draw things and put them here // fantasy & sci-fi illustrator

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love to have years’ old posts bumped to the front page of my blog because they were flagged thanks

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i was just thinking about trying to update here with some regularity again and then this happens

i might anyway, just for posterity?? but in the event you want to see a bunch of shitposts, pictures of my dog, and the OCCASIONAL art i have time to make outside of work, my twitter is also ‘lexxercise’

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(i’m not LEAVING leaving, and i know twitter is also a hellsite, but y’know--just in case)

((also my insta is lexxydouglass but i keep forgetting i have it))

(((i’ll update with other relevant info as needed)))

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i was just thinking about trying to update here with some regularity again and then this happens

i might anyway, just for posterity?? but in the event you want to see a bunch of shitposts, pictures of my dog, and the OCCASIONAL art i have time to make outside of work, my twitter is also ‘lexxercise’

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Emerald City //

I’ll be exhibiting at ECCC for the first time this week (March 1-4), and have created a con-exclusive green and rose gold foil variant of my GenCon print to commemorate it!

Quantities are limited, so please visit early!

Though this version will once again be limited to on-site purchase, I do have plans to make a (non-foil) color variant available online later this year.

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I’ve been admiring them from afar, so I’m honored to help KLASSE14 promote their beautiful new watch line with a witchy sketch of the Volare White Rose 42mm 🌹 Use discount code “LEXXERCISE” for a cool 12% off at klasse14.com 🌹

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To Dust //

I’ve missed SAI

...and body horror.

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I’ve been feeling really nostalgic about Homestuck recently and while this is a sketch from sometime last year, I just realized it never ended up on my tumblr.

I miss these kids 💔

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2017 vs 1999

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Which program would you say is better for illustrators, sai or photoshop?

I’m not sure I could say definitively either way--they both have their pros and cons, and are both perfectly capable of facilitating work of a professional caliber!

SAI is lightweight, simple, and cheap (<$60 USD). I find the default brushes and stroke quality to be better than Photoshop’s, and despite it’s small size, it offers a lot of basic PS-like functionality (layers, blending options, clipping masks, as well as saving in PSD format). It really only functions on a PC, however, and I find the support for the newer Windows operating systems to be lacking. It’s also really not geared towards editing and polishing, nor is it particularly good with large files. I think it’s a great option for people just starting out or who have a very limited budget, as well as folks who work more painterly and with fewer layers. It’s still my favorite program for sketching, though I haven’t been able to use it much lately.

Photoshop is often considered the industry standard (despite not technically being geared towards drawing and painting--the default brushes leave a lot to be desired), and it is certainly a powerful and robust program. I’m able to create and edit massive files, both in dimension and layer content, and it facilitates mockups, drafting, and rapid iteration much more effectively. But for all its capabilities, its complexity can be very intimidating, and budget computers might have trouble running it smoothly. Plus, it’s subscription based, which really adds up over time and can totally screw over lower income artists. PS is an advanced tool that can work magic when you know how to use it, and something you should be proficient in if you’re looking to get certain industry jobs.

I’ve also heard great things about Clip Studio Paint, which is another PS/SAI alternative, but I haven’t used it enough myself to comment on its functionality yet.

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More aimless sketching... Less stylized, but still trying to keep things fast and simple.

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So I got laid off a month ago, along with a significant percentage of my studio, and I’ve been trying my damnedest to give myself a proper break after months and months of near-crunch rates of output. I WANT to draw, if only for myself, but my usual methods are just... exhausting and unfun due to the burnout.

As a result, I’m taking a page from some of @yoshiyoshitani‘s brilliant twitter threads and just trying to get back into the joy of drawing with some techniques that don’t trigger these not-so-distant memories of stress and overwork. This is probably the first thing I’ve been able to finish since the layoff.

Despite the hardships and development struggles, I’m sad my time at Motiga is over, and so, so grateful to have been able to work on a passion project with so many incredible creative people. I’m not sure what’s next for me, but I look forward to finding out!

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I don't suppose these will make their way online, for those that can't attend the con?

The purple and gold edition is meant to be an exclusive offering for those in attendance, but I am considering making a non-foil color variant for general sale :>

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GenCon 50 //

As usual, I’ll be exhibiting at GenCon in Indianapolis (August 17 - 20), but this year is a little extra special! The show is celebrating 50!!! years running, so I designed a limited edition gold foil stamped print to commemorate.

Only 50 will be made, one for each year of the show, so be sure to stop by my table as early as you can if you wanna snag one!

-L

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Boonberries //

Picked up a little HEX TCG card commission earlier this year to help with some vet expenses and got to do some visdev for these cute little berry characters! The set was released this month so I have a rare piece of non-Gigantic work to share :>

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Gigantic //

The game I’ve been working on for a little over three years is on the cusp of emerging from it’s beta testing chrysalis and we’re celebrating this awesome milestone with brand new key art!

My illustration cohort @thatssodagley and I collaborated heavily on this piece, working on our respective contributions in parallel to each other over the course of two or three months and stitching it up seamlessly at the end. I’m really proud of the finished product, and really proud of how far the game has come in the meantime.

We’re doing an Arc Preview Weekend in preparation for releasing on a new platform for PC users who don’t have (or prefer not to use the store for) Win10, and will have more news on our impending launch soon!

-L

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May I ask what platforms Gigantic is currently available for?

Currently XBox and Win10, but it will be available through Arc (non-Win10 PC) later this month!

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Scavenger //

I’ve seen Star Wars twice now and I still don’t think I can put into words how much Rey means to me.

// Available as a print.

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May the Fourth be with you!