#swift arrows

[kumamedia]

I've been wanting to make a tradition for myself to draw all of my main characters together in one big group photo every new year. I think it would be fun to compare how their designs and my art style develops over time.

So I'm starting this year! Featuring characters you guys have seen before, and some you haven't--main characters, and/or the most developed if the MC doesn't really have a design yet lol. I also included my persona on the left, since that was redesigned recently as well.

Let's make 2026 a great year.

[kumamedia]

I’m new to the Kirby series. A friend of mine was horrified to learn I hadn’t seen much of the anime and had me watch the entire thing ahaha--  She also showed me her own Star Warrior OC, and that was all it took to inspire me to try to design a character that might also fit in the universe. 

Please meet Swift! She’s a warrior-in-training with a bow enchanted with the power of her home forest! I already have an entire story in mind for her aaa-- 

[capricorn-moons]

I can’t get this song out of my head.

[thisisawkwardnyc]

This one has your name on it...and it did not miss. 

[thefrenchmafia]

Shelby Earl - Swift Arrows

[tikirey-blog]

Happy anniversary!

[laurastudarus]

Seattle-based singer/songwriter Shelby Earl begins her genre-blurring sophomore album Swift Arrows in girl-group land: Against the charming doo-wop piano stroll of the title track, she sings with a theatrical sweetness that channels Regina Spektor by way of Ronnie Spector, with a hint of St. Vincent’s poised regret. (via Shelby Earl, Swift Arrows | eMusic News & Features)

[nedraggett]

Listen/purchase: Swift Arrows by Shelby Earl

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As I said on FB: Shelby Earl I've gotten to know through Kate and Litsa -- a very good egg and she hosted a great July 4th party in Seattle that we all attended, along with Brian. Point being, I'm biased already, but with that in mind -- you want yer stately dramatic country-via-Hazlewood that fits right in a wheelhouse that includes Nick Cave, PJ Harvey, the Walkabouts and Neko Case, you got it. Album's out today, it's streaming for free today only, so, you know, go and listen. There, I said it, and I'll say it again.