We spoke exactly one time on a discord server and you were an absolute sweetheart, encouraging me to pursue my goals to be creative and try writing, art, having fun in a nutshell
So I did !
I can't thank you enough for organizing your contest, so much fantastic artwork created and shared in the stobotnik fandom, which is INCREDIBLY KIND ?? I'm new to this (and extremely anxious... like I wasn't following you here on Tumblr this whole time ??) but everyone I've spoken to has been nothing but friendly and welcoming.
You said each entry brought a smile to your face and I hope mine can do so as well !
I'm not sure I'm on time but I had a blast making this once I decided to let go of my anxiety and try. It has the merit to exist and I got out of my comfort zone, no matter the context, I'm grateful beyond words for this.
So thank you and may all your next birthdays be as happy as this one made the community be <3
Once again, I have no means but so much love to share - audio is from here which form what I can infer is a livestream ? Or it might be an interview ? Anyway I had to attempt something with it because Lee Majdoub. It's a sufficient explanation.
Bit of a shame I'm not really active here so !! Here is all the art I made for Stobotnik week 🪨❤️🥚
The complete piece
Day 1 - Entertainment: Book
I looove Streamer! Robotnik, he's so fun. I'm also a firm believer Stone is an artist. If he can make latte art, he can draw on a sheet of paper. The next batch of Huevo Diablo merch includes a book relating the adventures of the Robotnik persona in his favorites games - Stone's here to cut down production cost (and be the listener to his yapper)
Day 2 - Feelings: Dependency
The picture is so bad, don't mind it too much please
During those 8 months of waiting at the Mean Bean, Stone follows the Robotnik manifesto to the letter. He aches for the doctor - he knows he will come back but not when. The lab is hidden from the world as Robotnik has disappeared form the face of Earth. So Stone hides his insignia on every surface he can. It's still hidden but at least it's closer to him now
Day 3 - Alternate Universe: Fairy Tale
I get it somewhat doesn't fit the prompt but I just really wanted to draw Sage AND Dobermann!Stone and Persian cat!Robotnik. They're by a friend of mine and I am OBSESSED with them. Yes I don't know how to draw animals BUT I'm having fun. Also I think Sage is really well made so hurray :)
Day 4: Job: Civilian Life
My thanks go to the existence of photos editing/filters
My take for post Sonic 3 is that Robotnik is alive and him and Stone are somewhere taking a well deserved vacation (ʃƪ＾3＾) I made this one reallyyyyyy late at night so Robotnik lacking any scars/wearing sunglasses in the middle of the night is explained by sleep deprivation. I also forgot his top surgery scars :(
Day 5 - Relationship: Affection
I'M GOING TO FINISH IT ONE DAY - I WANT TO The editing is B A D because I want to make all the drawings first so for now, it's on PowerPoint...
Begging you to listen to "More than a treaty" from Empire : the story of Napoleon and Josephine - For me, the Robotnik manifesto is Stobotnik's marriage certificate so this song fits perfectly
Day 6 - Things: Plushies
God my penship is horrible
Robotnik had a shipment of talking plushies ready to drop as his new streamer merch. Then the final livestream happened. Stone had managed to retrieve the coat and the clip is easily available online, but sometimes he feels like he really needs a hug before continuing his path towards vengeance. He modified the voice recorder and input different sentences in a dozen of Huevo Diablo plushies. Tonight, for the first time since the Earth was saved, Stone reaches out for the one here
I'm sorry
Day 7 - Domestic: Shopping
ARGH this one is so bad
I'm a big fan of the idea Stobotnik was an item from the very start and they went to buy authentic Austrian goat milk with tax dollars money. The world needs more sweet soft Sonic 1! Stobotnik. Also I really wanted to have Robotnik speak a foreign language (here German: "Welcome to Austria") because that man is a polyglot and surely Stone is too so that's extra sweet in my eyes
That's it ! I hope my skills will have improved my next year so I can properly contribute next time <3
Disclaimer - I know I spelled "secret" wrong, I fixed it already
Song is "More than a treaty" from the musical "Empire" - the story of Napoleon and Josephine
I hate myself for forgetting to post but YEAH !! I'M TRYING SOMETHING IN HERE !! It won't be anything crazy but I want to express how much I love these two
This song.... is so Stobotnik in my mind. Blessed be Instagram algorithm and my inclination for musicals. Try not to picture Napoleon Bonaparte and Tsar Alexander I and think of the treaty as the Robotnik manifesto
It's not just a treaty, it's the proof Robotnik trusts Stone with his lifework and life. They are married.
It's our secret, it won't show!
Call it arrangement
Call it alliance
Call it a bargain
Or even science
But the two of us confess
Diplomacy with you and me is futile unless
We are companions
We share affection
Empires in the right direction!
Not to be too needy
We're not merely greedy
It's not just a treaty
It's more
More!
I made a storyboard but I'm still tweaking some things ! The video is what I made yesterday and I did two more scenes today
At least that way I don't have to ask myself what I'll do today as art practice for the foreseeable future (wdym I should study anatomy first)
Day 743 - Stone - crossover - Leonard (Get Blake!)
One thing I love about France is our dubbing culture. With our overall terrible English proficiency, VAs are revered and dubs are usually well made !
I first watched Sonic 1 & 2 in French with a friend and she immediately recognized the VA, since he did several of her favorite characters
(I'm not too fond of the rendering and the bleak color, I'll try to fix that another time)
So here is Stone drawn as Leonard from "Get Blake !" His VA is Jérémy Prevost and I love what he did for Stone. I'm also very thankful it's not too much like Leonard even if they're a bit similar if you listen closely...
