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After putting this off for what felt like years, I finally got another OC reference sheet done. This one focused around the other half of the main island pair. For sake of outside discussion, I've been referring to them as Jade. So I guess I'll refer to them as such here as well.
Happy Easter for those who celebrate. I put a little something together the other day, so enjoy some OC dress-up as a treat.
Bunny girls are normally out of my scope of things I draw, but a couple factors added up making this the perfect time to do something like this.
For one I told myself I do a holiday drawing this year besides Halloween or Christmas. But only now realized how few holidays are left. So I figured I might as well do something for Easter just in case I somehow miss Thanksgiving. Because I can't really think of too many other holidays besides that left in the year.
Secondly, with Nayla recently revealed to be a playable character for the game I'm working on. I wanted an excuse to draw the three characters that appear in that game, up to some shenanigans.
I think it started with me just doing something with Sole because she's my default holiday celebration OC, but eventually I decided to add the other two for the fun of it. Experimenting with a more simple art style meant I had more time to draw more characters.
*cough* If you're curious about the game I'm talking about, go check out the Firebrand Dash demo I put out for April Fool's here:
Wind overtakes the flames as you use Nayla's high paced move-set to platform past obstacles.
As a little behind the scenes. Here's a bunch of the little sketches I put together to fill up the contents of my OC lore video for the Shadow Claw.
Edit: Oh yeah. Maybe I should include the video these were made for for the sake of reference (and advertising)...
In an attempt to get caught up in all the art I've made but never found a good moment to post, here's a sketch and her group of Light Priestess that I finally got around to finishing earlier in the month but still never got around to sharing.
Another drawing that kind of fell behind the cracks with how much art I've been sharing for the art of November. I initially revealed that I made this sketch for Indigenous day, despite making it much earlier.
But I guess it's only fitting that I share it now with November being National Native American month.
It's a simple pencil sketch of my OC, Nayla in a dress that I got the idea for while googling fashion of native people around my area. I don't quite remember if my reference ended up actually being one of those dresses or of a more general Native American fashion sense.
TBH I always feel a little weird about pulling too deep when it comes to pulling culture from real life into my OCs. I'm never quite sure where the boundaries are.
But I felt with this post being part of celebration of that group of people, and my inspirations for the OC coming from the same ethnicity as the dress I drew for her. I think it should be fine.
Day 30: Meme
I've actually did a drawing based on a meme earlier on this year.
This was a drawing based on that trend that was going on in the year where people would make a cat out of their shadow...
But with that said I was in a sketching mood and decided to sketch up something specifically for this prompt... enjoy.
Day 29: Swap
Ironia decided to try out Sole's old light priestess uniform...
OC-tober Day 31: Halloween
I think I'll let the drawing speak for itself here. Happy Halloween everyone!
I sunk a ton of time throughout the course of the past few weeks putting this piece together. It's definitely the most ambitious drawing I've done all year. Heck, I struggle to think of something even in the past few years that I've put this much time and effort into. I've put my heart and soul into this piece, so hopefully it shows.
Oh, I was going to leave it at that, but screw it. I'm gonna ramble on. It was a lot of work and a bit of a distraction from making videos and working on Game Design this month. But I'm still glad I did this art prompt anyways.
It was nice to finally shine the spotlight on Shadow Claw this year. They've been sitting in my head for awhile because I was going to save them for when I actually started working on Overseer of the Elements as a game series. But I'm glad I got to do something with them now. I never even colored them before the previous drawing. So it was great to have an excuse to solidify their designs and come up with their color pallets.
Speaking of Shadow Claw, if you've enjoyed the shenanigans I've been up to with these OCs, then check out my Youtube channel later tonight. As I plan on releasing a video going into a bunch of the lore behind Shadow Claw and bad guys in Overseer of the Elements as a whole.
It probably won't be public yet by the time I release this post. But I'll share the link now for anyone who happens to come across this post after the fact...
Drawing without the effects below.
Jumping a little ahead the queue to post this now, since it's fitting for Halloween.
Day 28: Inspirations
As I've mentioned last year, a lot of my inspiration for my OCs came from my childhood. While I don't want to dive too deep into the specifics, I can at least say that applies to the Shadow Claw as well. While I think EYES was the only one of the batch I carried literally from Shadow Claw, the concept of theming them around lion cubs definitely came from my childhood fascination of a certain movie based around them.
Shadow Claw as a whole are intended to be fairly light hearted baddies with some exceptions when needed. So a lot of their inspirations are straightforward and draw from fairly general troupes.
Like Bulky drawing from a general depiction of a cartoon military Sargent or how 'Le Paw draws inspiration from various artist troupes especially in the field of traditional arts. Though if you thought his gimmick of painting from his tail felt familiar, then well... let's just say that wasn't a consequence.
(Also, I got around to finishing the coloring for this drawing of them. So I'd figured I'd throw it in, so that this post has some sort of visual eye candy.)
Day 27 - Redesign
This was a bit of a tricky one, because I pretty much like all my OCs the way they are currently. So, I'll start by sharing the history of the design of Jackit to Jade. And if I feel up to it at the end, maybe take a jab at updating their design towards the more modern age.
February 2009?:
One of the oldest drawings I have on record of the pair from the day I did webcomics and shared them on online forms. Besides the drastic improvement of my drawing abilities, the design itself remains pretty similar to this day.
The main thing that has changed throughout the years is the hair. They look rather bald here, but I'm pretty sure even then I intended them to have hair, I just assumed it would all be covered by their hat. Not helped that as I've as a person have gotten more comfortable with having longer hair, I've ended up growing the amount of hair Jade has as well. I also totally forgot until writing this that I used to draw their pants with a blue stripe down the legs.
2011?:
Around this time I started drawing Jackit with hair... and I think this was one of the first times I drew them without a hat on. At least that I can find digging through my hard drive of old art.
2022-2025
Despite all the years, and gradual jump between art styles. Not much has changed in the actual design of the OC. But I have been pretty stubborn with the yellow sweat pants and sleeves, despite how tacky they might seem. So maybe I could give it a shot...
post 2025 Redesign (If only for the bit of this prompt):
So the tricky part about changing the design is still capturing the yellow and blue ascetic that I love so much about the character. Even though I know that it would be a much better design if I toned down the yellow. Like when was the last time you actually saw a shirt with sleeves a drastically different color from the body? Or even yellow sweat pants?
What I came up with was the compromise between all those thoughts. It took a lot to push me to do so, but I decided to ditch the yellow sweats and sleeves. Instead I drew them with a yellow shirt but constantly wearing a blue jacket to keep an emphasis on a blue top. When that still felt too blue, I decided to add a stripe to the sleeves to still keep a taste of the OG design, while still making it something that person would wear on the day to day.
Yellow sweats had to go, but it didn't feel right making them pure blue. So I actually took inspiration from an old pair of sweat pants I had in my drawer to make them dark blue with a yellow stripe running down the side. Pins, patches, and buttons give me an excuse to squeeze more yellow onto the design. How many they were is purely up to my discretion and the only thing stopping me from adding more is my willingness to constantly draw so many small objects every time I draw the character. So I make no promises, regarding limiting the pins on their person to just what you see here going forward.
Overall, I ended up really liking this design, and despite intently only doing this for this prompt, I'm considering keeping elements from this exercise in their design going forward.
I got a special video today for Overseer October. Where I share some lore for my dream game, by doing a dramatic reading of the first couple pages of the story. Essentially the tutorial fight in the form of a written story.
For those unable/unwilling to watch the video, here's the story in written form, below the line split.
Chapter 1: The SS prologue
The open sea:
Our journey begins with a pair of heroes to be, as an ocean breeze pasts through their hair. On one side, a reserved listener, with a head of hair smooth as silk sliding down their neck, and as golden as the shining sun, with a particular attire of blue and yellow. Their vibe is as calm as a mountain spring. To their side is a girl with hair and attire that blazed like a burning fire. Her spirit burns as fiercely as a wildfire and yet remains as warm and compassionate as a fireplace on cold winter night. They overlook a vast sea from the railing of a ship flowing into the vast yonder.
“You know?” perked up the redhead, “this view? Thinking more about it... if you weren't here, there would be no way in blaze I'd be appreciate a view like this”. She was never the biggest fan of water. The thought of being trapped in the grasp of the waves, the feeling of rain on her face... none of these were feelings that she could embrace. But with a friend like them by her side, for the first time, she was able to appreciate the beauty of the ocean.
However, peace would not last for long. An abrupt thump shook the vessel and darkness began to fill the sky. “Wait! What's going on here?”, our ignited heroine exclaimed. Looking over her shoulder, she was shocked to realize that the boat was suddenly overrun by suspicious creatures. The mooks overall looked like lion cubs, but their shape felt off, they felt more sentient, more sinister. Well, except for the few that were as round as a ball. That one seemed friendly but it definitely was associated with the intruders as well. The pair rush off towards the mob.
“Who in the blazing darkness are you?” Inquired our blazing heroine. Suddenly a figure steps out of the shadows and exclaims, “In the darkness you say? We ARE the darkness! We are da Shadow Claw. Minions of the darkness itself, who exist to spread our will throughout da lands.” The voice emerges from the gloom, revealing a sight one may struggle to wrap their eyes around. Like the others it too resembled a lion cub, but this one had a much more humongous, much more masculine figure. He overshadows all with pure size and bulk. Even a drill Sargent would quiver in his presence. “Now troops! We got word that a meddlesome hero is taking dis ship to da main land! I'd gotta report back my findings to brothda! I no wanta see na hide nor hair from none of ya until they're taken care of. Ya hear?” The minions nod in agreement and the imposing leader marches off back into the shadows.
The minions squabble among themselves as they scatter across the ship to cause chaos. “We got to find that hero, otherwise boss Bulky is going to get mad...” As if she was waiting for this exact cue, the snarky red head steps forward and introduces herself to these fearsome foes. “Funny you mention that...” she proclaims. “'Cause those heroes are right here! I'm Sara, and me and my buddy are on a quest to awaken our guiding light and put a stop to goons like you!” The firebrand heroine stands tall in pride. Of course, this immediately provokes confrontation with these shady creatures. But she did not care. If anything this was the exact moment she was waiting for since this ship set sail.
As the battle begins, Sara looks over to her peer, realizing she forgot an important detail. While she has been training her entire life under the guidance of both her father and uncle. But she realize her companion may not be as experienced with combating these foes of darkness. “So, hey. Any chance you need a refresher on this whole combat thing?” Well, no time like the present...
Tutorial:
“Our powers our called Myi, as they draw from our inner energy to wield the elements around us. The key to being a hero is to wield our powers strategically in and out of combat.” Suddenly two particular mooks approach. A cub ablaze in fire and one engulf in ice. “How convenient!” Sara exclaimed! “It's like those enemies were made for us. Now follow my lead!” Sara closes her eyes, channeling her mind to her power. Then suddenly, fire emits from her hands and the flames launch themselves into the ice enemy. Defeated, the foe sinks into the darkness which it came.
“Now you try!” Sara requests, as she turns her head towards her companion. On cue the blond focuses their power. Instead of flames the energy manifests into a small rain cloud. Then, with a push of their mind, the cloud quickly drifts towards the fire enemy. Dousing the flames and sending the foe back into the darkness. “You did it!” Sara proudly shouts towards her victorious companion. More of the minions of darkness approach the duo, as they begin to surround them. “Welp, looks like we're surrounded. I guess it's time to pull out my secret weapon.”
Suddenly, a small creature pops out of thin air. It resembles a small lizard, with stone-shaped charcoal scattered across its orange and black body, around its neck, and topping off its head. These charcoal pieces set aflame all across its body, and yet it seemed to pay no mind. It only had its mind set on snuggling with its owner as it rubbed its flame covered body across Sara. Oddly enough, she did not seem to mind either. Not even her clothes seemed affected by the way it rubbed itself across her. “You remember Charcoal, right?” Sara inquired. They're a Sol Spirit, elemental creatures that are essentially Myi that has taken on a physical form. Myi wielders, such as ourselves, form bonds with them to enhance our powers, as well as team-up with them and other wielders of Myi to unleash powerful attacks. Take a look!
Then suddenly, in a flash of fire, the being was unleashed on the enemy in a burst of flame. “And now with the energy we built up, we can do THAT special trick!” Sara said with a wink towards her companion. The spirit then took the form of a stone the size of a bean-bag. Which the pair proceeded to kick back and forward to each, like a hacky-sack. With each pass they each embed the stone with a bit of their power. Building up, more and more, until the stone was kicked into the enemies engulfing them in a mixture of fire and water that cleared the remainder of the horde. “Gees!” exclaimed one of the baddies, “these kids are tough! We should report back to the boss!” The remainder of intruders run off into the dark, tails between their legs.
The pair high-five in celebration of their victory. “We did!” Sara shouts in celebration. “That'll show them not to mess with us!” And so after checking off on the rest of the crew, our heroes resume their view of the ocean view. The pair take in the peace while they can, as they know their journey has only just begun.
Oc-tober Day 19
Repost from my OC daily prompt challenge, of Jade and Sara off on an Adventure.
The original post got to be a mess with accidently posting in on the wrong blog, so I decided to just start fresh, rather than reblog it a third time.
OC-tober Day 18
Prompts include monster, scary. So I got this idea of the party telling a spooky story of a being that might as well be a monster to the people of the land...
As dawn turns to dusk and the moon raises into the sky, Sara and some friends sets up a camp fire to enjoy the night. While the party roast marshmallows and sing campfire songs, Nayla has other ideas of how to spice up the festivities. She steps forward, towards the flames and begins to tell a dark tale of a creature of the night...
"Gather around all, as I tell the story of the killer minion of darkness." "Nayla please!" Sara groans... "everyone knows there's no such thing as the killer minion of darkness. They only crave world domination at worst." "That's what he wants you to think..." Nayla rebuttals. "All so he can stab you with his bloody dagger when you lease expect it."
"Wait, they can just do that?" Sole questions... "Just walk up and stab you? I thought killing was against their scared code." "Not this one," Nayla replies... "this monster despise the rules other bad guys follow. As he resents the code of darkness as much as he despises the heroes that wronged him.
They say his anger and hate has warped him into a beast of the night. With the strength of a gorilla, the brutality of an orca, the speed of a tiger, and the cunning of a raven. Some claim that he has the roar of a mighty dragon that stuns all around him in fright!"
Sara rolls her eyes. "Really now?" She questions sarcastically. "If this killer monsters has all these special powers then why in the underworld does he even bother stabbing things with a knife?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Nayla responds. "All the easier to sneak up behind you, slip through protective Myi, just to stab you... ....right in the heart!" Everyone else jump up in horror, but Sara just stood there staring at Nayla with a deadpan face. "Yeah right..." She responded. Nayla immediately jump forward in rebuttal. "No, really! I've seen the beast with my own two eyes! I had to face off against it in my travels. While I managed to snare the beast with my quivers, I still only managed to slip by it by the skin of my two teeth!"
"Come on Jade... let's go." Sara said as she got up and began to walk away. "Come on!" Nayla responded. But the pair were already in motion. Nayla looked down in disgust. "What a party pooper." She mumbled, as the pair faded off into the night.
Was there any truth to decipher from this spooky story? We may never know. But regardless if this was just a tall tale, one should still watch themselves when walking alone in the night. Because no matter if your powers can protect you from crook, beast, or monster; it shall not protect you from a knife from a vengeful spirit in the night.
OC-tober Day 17
Ribbon Girl Sole and Ram Ranger Ironia embrace for an epic magical girl battle. Wanted to squeeze all three prompts in for the main day. But I couldn't get the idea of taking the "magic" prompt into a magical girl sort of direction. So, I kind-of gave up trying to squeeze serene into the theme and just had fun with the pallet.
The three prompts you could pick between for today were magic, serene, and the pallet shown in the drawing.
OC-tober Day 16
The prompts are angel and tragic. I want to keep things simple and invest my time into tomorrow since that's a "main day". So no art today. Instead I put together a little poem for you to enjoy. Well, maybe poem isn't the most accurate word but I can't think of a better word. Kind of just made this up on the spot, so hopefully it'll be enjoyable...
My angel. My sweet little angel. I gave everything to you. I put a roof above your head, food on your plate, and a bed for you to sleep. What more could you wish for? What more could you ever need?
All I wish for in return is for your love, your passion, your loyalty. All I need in return is for you to take me to heaven. Bend to my will, follow my orders, and I will make you sparkle more than any star in the sky. I'll make you shine as bright as the sun. But disobey me, and I shall smite you. Express any will, beyond my own, and I will make you plummet from the heavens like the fallen angel that you are. Free your soul from your sins, my little angel, and I shall bless you with grandest light your heart could desire.
OC-tober Day 15: Villain
The prompts for today were villain, dramatic, and this pallet.
I was just going to write a story for this one, but I thought it would be cooler to go along with the drawing for this. But I put so much time into drawing this week already and forgot what I was going to write along the way... so I think I'll just post this as is and let you all come up with your own interpretations for now...
OC-tober Day 14
Pallet day: Round 2!
Creator prompt: hero
Storyteller prompt: romantic
Pallet: See the pallet in image.
I decided to go for another pallet drawing. I couldn't get myself in the mood to do much else but draw. So, I decided to not only do another pallet drawing for today, but also make use of all three prompts again.
I decided to focus this one around flex Nayla's love life and showing her being romantic with another lady. I don't remember for sure, but I get a feeling this is probably a different character design from the last time I drew Nayla with a girlfriend... but what can I say? She gets around... That or I forgot the design of the original girl.
Even if I misremembered and/or made a different character to fit the pallet better, (which is probably the actual reason she's different), I think it could still technically work.
