Sometimes I draw. More like never

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Fall and Halloween commissions are open :A:

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Hey everyone

I'm just checking, for a while I had messages notifying me peep can't access the drive that contains fanart and personal pieces of my games.

When I check the access its shared for anyone with the link, but these messages keep popping up in my mail.

Anyone can confirm? Is it available to see for everybody?

TKOT Google Drive

Charlatans Google Drive

Infurubia Google Drive

The only thing that may be an issue is not having a Google account, I guess...

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Report of May

So I'm doing this thing, whenever I get to complete a task, I write it down to track all that I've done so far. Partly because this encourages me to continue. Let's see May's progress regarding Infurubia:

Completed 5 sketched/part-lined CGs and all their variations I had since 2019-2020? From now on, it's all new CGs that need to be done

Coded the start of chapter 5(and regretted not optimizing the script beforehand...)

New backgrounds! There might be a bunch of variations, but these backgrounds will be used in what remains of the story. So far, one new sketch is done.

Back then, I considered commissioning some of these BGs as they contained house interiors etc, but I purchased ClipStudio, and their 3D tool is very helpful, even if I don't understand it completely yet, I think I can pull these myself.

Get to work on the next set of CGs, and pondering about the amount of them. I think it would be opportune to just code sprite art and use bunch of descriptions to avoid CG abuse(As long as it doesn't lead to drawing tons of sprite variations...)

Some previews

Also, it means I will be able to use this one finally(Now that I look this design better, I think the dark burgundy cape needs to be lighter...)

An amazing outcome of all of this would be that I manage to complete chap 5 for this year... But let's see...

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At some point, I want to make a visual novel compiling a bunch of small stories.

And no, not doing anything with these ones btw! Just showing sketches, ideas etc. Read the alts for some context :D

Currently doing comms, but there will be a dev report at the end of the month since I got to do some progress(surprisingly)

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Doing summ commissions if anyone is interested!

Info

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There was this thought after so much time passed since I released the latest demo of Infurubia... "What if I retouch the artwork?" It's not like I draw waaay better now, but at least I can see the mistakes I made back then clearly.

But then I found this in my files, this was an attempt at that same thought back in 2022. It is clear to me that I would be wasting my time retouching the art JUST to see new mistakes in a few years.

That being said, I went ahead and downloaded the newest version of Renpy, not saying anything, I'm checking to avoid some fears... that were confirmed: my script is full of errors. It's mainly the GUI and options that is giving me a pain with the position of stuff in the menus. TBH I'm not too concerned, since the GUI can be coded again, will try to report what happened during this week since I'm free for now ._.

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Update: Got to fix the error and played the game as I left it the last time. Seeing with other eyes after so long, I realize the problem is not just the art, but the script was giving me some huge yikes at moments. But ngl I felt a little emotional :_: I can hate the execution of how I write/draw my stories, but not my characters, so I'm going to try guys...!

I've been trying lately to complete smaller goals (or force myself)

The plan is to just continue, and see if I can fix things at the end. I don't want to waste time fixing smaller parts, I need to see it altogether. I may cut a bunch of planned CGs too, the game already has an absurd amount of them and some lack quality. Instead of improving the scene, it brings it down imo. Also, I knew I was going for a fast pace, but idk, it goes crazy fast! There's no room for breathing XD The music needs a bit of checking in that regard as well, I was meaning to re-commission the battle track bc I had a clear idea of what I wanted(The battle theme was the first one I commissioned I think?It suffered from not knowing what would work or not, and I couldn't explain myself better to the musician) Music will be fixed at the very end tho, if the art and scenes are not clear it wouldn't be helpful to see what fits better.

Now you read all of this, and you will think "how annoying! You want to re-do the whole thing!" and that's my problem with long projects xD I believe I have a 3-year threshold; if I pass that, I stop seeing my own work with love, instead all I see are mistakes. I work better with smaller-scale projects if I go solo(imo) Even so, it would be stupidly rewarding for me if I manage to complete this game in particular.

Anyway, will try to have monthly updates!

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There was this thought after so much time passed since I released the latest demo of Infurubia... "What if I retouch the artwork?" It's not like I draw waaay better now, but at least I can see the mistakes I made back then clearly.

But then I found this in my files, this was an attempt at that same thought back in 2022. It is clear to me that I would be wasting my time retouching the art JUST to see new mistakes in a few years.

That being said, I went ahead and downloaded the newest version of Renpy, not saying anything, I'm checking to avoid some fears... that were confirmed: my script is full of errors. It's mainly the GUI and options that is giving me a pain with the position of stuff in the menus. TBH I'm not too concerned, since the GUI can be coded again, will try to report what happened during this week since I'm free for now ._.

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I don't know if it happens to many peep who got OCs, I like my charas to have an age similar to the one I have at the time, so when I did TKOT I was in my mid 20s. Sometimes though, I like to think about how they would look if older. These sketches are from maybe last year? Except for the Corvus one that I just drew today. Instead of them getting lost in my drive forever, let me share them with you. Hope you can read my awful handwriting... or better, let's write it here(From youngest to oldest!)

Gervase(Should be 38?? but I would say 30-32 is more fitting) Now, when I did that drawing I thought "This should be him in his 30s!" But then I recently drew Corvus thinking something similar and my mind went blank. Sure, Corvus has gone through some shit... Maybe Gervase was younger(But turns out he was older according to my OWN notes...wtf) Anyway, these are just sketches for funs they are not legit... they are not real. There's room for improvement and consistency.

Corvus(33) is next, looking even deader inside. I think it is more evident if you see his bird form XD I always thought Os ending with him would cause both of them a lot of trouble, even if Corvus didn't hold a grudge like the other guys(Nobody has it easy because I say so!) Him looking a bit older than what he really is makes sense to me. His clothing should cover part of his forehead, as something that was there is not anymore and that's a secret(to everyone but you!)

Os(34) should be here, but I didn't like the sketches I had from her bc she looked too similar to the original :p

Voges(37, but physically he should look 27) looks good and youthful even if he is the oldest LOL(If you ignore Lilja ofc) There is a reason for his whole attire(In particular his new glasses) but just as everything is concept, so I didn't want to post info I might retcon at some moment(Like Gervase's age, as I'm ready to do it)

For Lilja 13 years is nothing so at best he changed his clothes.

OK, there's no way Gervase is older than Vosges. I swear I had sketches of young Corvus with young Gervase...

Yeah, def he was the youngest one. I wanted the contrast of the cute innocent kid that grows to be a slutty musclehead.

That's what I get for having his age in dog years...

BTW left some posts programmed, nothing important but random thoughts bout my ocs and games.

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Hello everyone,

I'm writing a quick announcement to let you know that my latest yuri visual novel with maids (I feel like I've written a few of those actually how funny haha), Café of Roses, has been released!  You can check it out on Steam here and Itchio here!

Café of Roses is a spinoff of my previously released gothic yuri visual novel with vampires, Cage of Roses. There are fewer vampires this time around, though, and more of a focus on slice of life romance. Set in the early 90s, Café of Roses follows Meike, a young librarian living in Germany, as she meets the mysterious maid, Magdalena. Meike is drawn to Magdalena immediately, but she has no idea why. What draws her to this young woman, and why has she been having so many dreams about her...?

I hope you enjoy the story if you do choose to check it out! I love maids, so I'm going to do my best to spread my maid agenda all across the world! Wish me luck! (pssst you can also find Cage of Roses on Itchio here or Steam here if you want to check it out too, though you don't need to read it to understand this story. They're both self-contained and present whole narratives on their own!)

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This is the project I was hired to do art for. I am very grateful and honored Ebi contacted me to work on Cage of Roses' spinoff. If you like cute maids and GL(yuri), you should totally check it out!!

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I have Spring-themed comms going on rn. I have a promo going on too. Grab 2 commissions and get one free.

More info here!

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These are still open if anyone wants to grab the promo :A:!!

You can mix and match with any of my older YCH comms if you prefer that way.

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Commissions for Ningyoutachi :)

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I have Spring-themed comms going on rn. I have a promo going on too. Grab 2 commissions and get one free.

More info here!

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Hey everyone, a little store update.

So my country has stopped the service of tracked packages for orders that weigh less than 2kg, also I'm still unable to send to the US. It sounds crazy, I know, and many people already complained, but it seems nothing can be done about it since it was an overseas requirement. As you know, I always encouraged adding this service as some sort of warrant, since sometimes you guys order a lot, and I'm worried it might get lost. So I've decided, just for acrylic items, use a print-on-demand service based in China. Not only shipping may be more affordable, but they also provide tracking number, as far as I know. I added just a few products so far! I actually printed these standees locally

But the quality isn't as good as the ones they sell in China. I'm positive they will look better than this.

You can find them here!

My regular store will be open, but I recommend buying just a few things if you plan to do so, since, without a tracking number, I cannot do much for lost packages.

PS_Seems like they will be on holidays from the 12th to the 24th of January so pay in mind that if you order :D

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Doing YCH commissions again!

You can see more info here!

*Sample not finished btw!

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Made a proper sample

This sample shows the combination of "Pastel colors + Carnival style"

*Also added Valentine YCH :_:

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Doing YCH commissions again!

You can see more info here!

*Sample not finished btw!

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S*lvanian Infurubia! OFC I couldn't Haern and Cellia...

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Dark Hair Sabine jumpscare

I was doing this coloring book thingy but every time I try I end up giving up. Dunno, in my head, it's always missing something.

Man, is so weird to see him with dark hair. As you know, originally the twins were meant to have dark hair, but I chose them to have it silver(almost white) because I wanted them to resemble old people.

Even so, dark hair Sabine should have a reddish tint while Priam a blue one.

Now THIS is the right cosmic order.

Next time silly Infurubia thingy