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So I went on holiday for the first time in 18 years.

I’ve probably mentioned it on here at least once, but for those out there who don’t know I’ve suffered with travel-focused anxiety for a really long time, well over half my life in fact.

So when I managed to travel 122 miles a week ago I was pretty damn impressed with myself.

Honestly, I don’t think I can remember a time in my life where I’ve felt so... Calm I guess?

And not only that, but I also pushed through a bunch of other barriers in my life while I was out there.

I went on one of those rides where they put you in a roll cage and slingshot you straight up... It was hell on earth, but I lived.

And immediately after doing that, I proposed to my Girlfriend of almost 10 years.

Also, I went in the ocean. I don’t mind water in general, in fact I love to swim. But the ocean is outright terrifying to me. Too many unknowns. But lo’ and behold, there I was going for a full blown swim in the thing.

So all told, this week has seen me push my comfort limits, travel roughly 240+ miles and change, finally get round to promoting myself to a Fiancé and finally learn to just relax and not let things bother me.

Total success.

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So I haven’t JUST been working on commissions and drawing Final Fantasy monsters.

I’ve been working a little bit on this.

I’m reticent to call it a “project” because we all know what I’m like with those.

But this one I had a legitimate dream where i WAS this character.

It’s not something I’ve ever brought up, but I’m not a very lucid dreamer. I rarely if ever remember a dream or am aware I’m having them.

So when I dreamt I was this guy, it was AMAZING.

Especially since he is a “Night Warden” which is a warrior who defends against Nightmares.

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Drew Ultros last night.

Enjoy.

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I was on a bit of a monster binge over on r/FinalFantasy, these are the result.

From top to bottom:

Hedgehog Pie

Ahriman

Magic Pot

Malboro

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I discovered r/imsorryjon a while back. (Even wound up being mentioned in a Cracked article about it).

It’s pretty fun, it helps scratch the monster itch I get from time to time.

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Just a quick WIP sketch of Gi Nattak from FFVII I’m doing for someone who asked for it over on Reddit.

Which is where I’ve been spending most of my time lately.

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I was always going to.

Let’s not pretend otherwise.

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Water type 4 lyfe.

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Just gonna jump out ahead of it.

I think Scorbunny ISN’T going to be Fire/Fighting.

Personally, I think given it’s strong football player aesthetic, it’s more likely to be Fire/Rock and it’s moves will probably involve it kicking boulders at things.

Also, if they do go Fire/Fighting alongside a football player aesthetic, that would more or less serve as an accidental approval and celebration of Football hooliganism.

Which is accurate for the regions setting, but maybe not right for a kids game.

Also, while we’re talking about football...

BOO. WE DID FOOTBALL ALREADY IN GEN 6, WHY NOT CRICKET OR BOWLS? BOO!

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Just got done uploading my latest Let’s Draw (it’s been months, and I’ll work on that).

You can find it ----> Here.

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Here, have some Darumaka I felt like drawing for funsies.

And just so we’re all clear.

Hey, @staff These are Pokemon, not tiddies.

Just want to be clear.

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I just came on to upload some Darumaka that I drew for fun and THIS happened.

Fucking. What.

@staff ...

Really?

REALLY?

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SO!

This little squisher kind of just happened the night before Christmas Eve.

Her name is Tali Twice as Fancy.

She will hence-forth be responsible for any lack of art you guys may get from me.

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I’m currently on an all night commission session and I’m taking breaks between them to remind myself I can draw whatever I want (Something I genuinely forget sometimes).

So have some doofy Undyne.

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One more for the season.

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Just in time for Spooks.

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He keeps what he conjures.