jekyll-doodles

[jekyll-doodles]

I appreciate the insight into how you landed on skin tones by combining references - but don’t you think your statement that Slick *is* a black woman despite having non-black covers directly contradicts your claim that Lumber *isn’t* also black because of his covers? What does his character lose by being black?

Before this goes further, lets state the obvious: these characters are trains. None have any racial background and can be played by any person. While the show has potential for racial and class allegories, it is first and foremost a musical about trains in a child's dream. Though it is common for audiences to form an attachment to the first portrayals of characters, it does not strictly mean that the character is the same as the actor (unless implied/stated in show.)

My previous statement is that just because one actor whom plays him is black, doesn't make this train character (who has and will be played by a variety of people, should the show run well enough to last.) black too. He is, as stated above, a train with no racial background. Anyone can/could play him.

I never said, nor implied, that "his character lost something by being black". That would be absurd, and extremely racist.

This may contradict with my view of how Slick is presented, if the characters were of the same level of relevance. And frankly, they're not. Lumber is a freight ensemble character, while Slick is one of the main 3 antagonists. More so, she's the "updated" version of the most violent one (Greaseball is a bully antagonist, and Electra is a rival antagonist, but Caboose was/is a villain.) And, this iteration of the character follows the 2018 Bochum update, having the sabotage and betrayal be motivated by money/greed.

That feels like a poor first choice, imo. Not saying it definitively is, or that black actors can't play villains, but this show has a history of slip ups. I could be uneasy over nothing.

[jekyll-doodles]

Curious about your Lumber redesign being white/light skinned?

Valid concern. But its because I used a collage of references for the character, and I ballparked a skin tone from that.

The redesigns are focused on the costumes, and not the actors. It would be hard to cover the wide range of people who could, can, and will play these characters. Any resembles or lack thereof to current actors is just the blending of references.

I do understand the problem with whitewashing a character that is or is suppose to be black/other ethnicity. However, this production (and others before it) doesn't seem to have their ethnicities be integral to the show (as evident by his covers.)

That is to say, just because the current actor for him is black, doesn't mean Lumber is.

Also, given my tendency to draw these characters Different nearly every time, it's not like he'll stay that skin tone/gender.

[jekyll-doodles]

Wembley redesign, Freight || Kofi | Threadless | Redbubble | Instagram | DeviantArt ||

once again, I don't think the Wembley designs are bad per se but they don't exactly give Train. Any questions about certain changes, feel free to ask. I couldn't go over all of it here, because its just. A lot.

[jekyll-doodles]

Can we have more before doodles? :3

i'm taking a hammer to some fuel train cars right now,

but I'm not opposed to hearing some more suggestion ideas for the Before.

[jekyll-doodles]

I forgot to put this in your sketch suggestions but I wanted to put a suggestion where Albedo and Citrinitas meet their baby for the first time.

do you mean like after saving Alagadda,

or like. when he was born?

either way i mean. very tearfully joyous occasion.

[jekyll-doodles]

More Before || Kofi | Threadless | Redbubble | Instagram | DeviantArt ||

plus some suggested doodles from @peace0ut-004 and @tiredillustratorposts

[jekyll-doodles]

This has never been asked before right?? If so I would like to see Albedo and Citrinitas dancing together if you have the time 😊

I can keep it in mind, sure. Im not working on anything in particular rn. Mainly just doodling. So maybe that'll pop up if i decide to upload them.

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Pink Robin || Kofi | Threadless | Redbubble | Instagram | DeviantArt || Do not edit, trace, or repost!

sticker/magnets on redbubble and threadless 🐦

[jekyll-doodles]

3,7 and 8 please

3. your favorite piece(s)?

7. easiest thing for you to draw?

8. thing you struggle to draw?

These all pretty much have the same answer : I don't know.

It's too hard to pick a favorite, and what's easy or difficult to draw changes. As of right now I suppose easiest would be Beans (like this), and most difficult is Perspective.

[jekyll-doodles]

❄Addagala❄

❄ 💠 ❄ | 💠 🎭 💠 | ❄ 💠 ❄

Stimboard for my mirror realm of scp-2264

[jekyll-doodles]

10, 11, and 12

10. how do you deal with artblock?

Badly lol. I have it right now with a side of burn out and depression 🙃. What usually helps me is either taking a break from drawing, or working on a different hobby, drawing something different/new or doing a study, etc. Lately the go-to is playing videos games with my friends :3

11. do you listen to anything while drawing?

Mostly music, sometimes a podcast (Distractible or Go! My Favorite Sports Team), sometimes Explanation videos on horror movies/games/books.

12. describe your process while drawing

I'm not sure how to describe this outside of the basics : rough sketch -> clean sketch -> line -> color -> value -> extra. Little breaks sprinkled throughout like getting up to stretch, get a snack or drink, etc.

[jekyll-doodles]

this is for number 5!!!

5. how would you describe your art style?

Varied, I guess. I use the style I think fits the subject matter. A friend of mine once mentioned its very soft-looking.

[jekyll-doodles]

4, for the artist ask game :)

4. piece you wish got more love?

I don't have any one piece in mind, but any piece that had a lot of effort put into it getting little attention vs a silly doodle getting lots is. always a little discouraging, but to be expected sometimes.

That's why its really important that you make art for Yourself first.

[jekyll-doodles]

Red-throated Bee-eater || Kofi | Threadless | Redbubble | Instagram | DeviantArt || Do not edit, trace, or repost!

sometimes you just feel like drawing a funky little bird. Stickers/Magnets on threadless and redbubble

[jekyll-doodles]

How old is Angelo now?

??

Depends on When in the timeline you look.

[jekyll-doodles]

sleepy cars || Kofi | Commission | Threadless | Redbubble || Do not edit, trace, or repost!

rip the 2nd and 3rd class sleepers 🚃💤

[jekyll-doodles]

what do you think of the song Honey I'm Home by GHOST?

Just so we're on the same page, this song?

I had to listen to the original and a cover, and its. ok? kind of meh.

My opinion is swayed due to the vocaloid style music: the robotic voice can be hard to understand, and grating at times (hence why I listened to a cover as well.) And the music itself can be like. Too Much and too harsh. This coming from someone who used to listen to a lot of vocaloid music when they were like 13 - 15 😅

I'm not sure what its about either, but it paints some nice imagery. Overall though, it feels a little Empty. Like its just a collage of themes without any meaning. Big words that don't really tie together. They're just used to make the song more ✨aesthetic.✨

I could be wrong though, and if anyone has that analysis feel free to share. However, as for this style of music that I like, this one is just on the other side of the line for me.

Anyway, in exchange, here some songs with kind of similar vibes (more or less):

Perfect Wife - Amigo the Devil

Vulture - Bear Ghost

Bleed My Heart - Alisa

Thank God I'm Pretty - Emilie Autumn

Drunk on Skin - Clare Fader

My Ugly - Cloudfodder

The Dismemberment Song - Blue Kid

Circus - Lindsay Mendez & Drew Gasparini

the exorcist - calypso

I'm Going to Heaven - Amigo The Devil