While unsealing Vena's headshot, ISB picked up part of an encrypted transmission coming from the Coruscant Guard HQ... but it's not one of their own...
>>> ENCRYPTED TRANSMISSION ...
...protocol 86... resist the order... do not answer the call... they will make you disappear... if you are hearing this... you are not alone... the shadow is always watching... [end transmission]
⬇️ full headshot + Mae's anxious rambling below the cut ⬇️
Alright. Here she is. Cha'vena Satu... straight from Mae's neurodivergent and hyper fixated brain, as promised (see my earlier rambling)
This is the face that has been haunting my dreams for the past few months. This is just the linework and flat color layers, no shading or highlighting yet. I've been having fun practicing both of those in my "doodle drills", but for now I'm just so kriffing jazzed to share her with the clone community.
Most of Vena's appearance was inspired directly from two reference photos [1] [2] of Riyo in TCW and TBB. Being Riyo's shadow, I made color swatches using those images and toned them darker for Vena's palette. Drawing Vena has also given me some time to really sit with her and lock in where her story with the Underground and Howzer goes. I've also been drabbling away on a few scenes that showcases her dynamic with Howzer.... I'll be sharing more of that soon as well.
This is the first time I have ever posted any digital art I've created, and I am an extreme beginner with a brain that doesn't let her learn things in a straight line and likes to dive in headfirst. So please heed my first rule - be kind or leave.
A sincere thanks if you made it this far. I appreciate you and stay tuned for more on Vena!
please feel free to use these for whatever inspiration it might bring
⬇️ more palettes (+ bonus Mae Rambles™) below the cut ⬇️
📸 original photography by me
Just got back to civilization after a few days of doing the whole cabin in the woods thing. It was so lovely and peaceful, but it made coming home somehow even more draining. This time of year is a c-ptsd minefield for me- a series of what used to be important dates around people I used to consider family. I'm just trying to take it day by day lately, but it still sucks- so I'm just protecting my oversensitive brain until she calms down (we're in the home stretch- and there's too much summer fun to be had here).
Inspiration is a stranger, RSD and executive dysfunction are also kicking my ass right now, so, no OC content for a while probably. I know I'm not the only one who struggles this time of year- I see all of you sharing and collaborating through your own bad brain days and navigating the kark sabacc hands the universe might have dealt you this week, month, year... so I figured I'd just share a some of that fleeting peace I found with you all.
(p.s. i think the HEX #878207 is my favorite)
💜Mae
@legacygirlingreen here's a taste of that New England summer for you 💚
