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Gonna post some backlogged drawings.

First, Apollo <3 @theblueskyphoenix

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Some of the unique Beheadeds I've made for customers

Update rant below for those who want to read -

Yes, I'm aware I've been radio silent for over a year at this point. I'll own up to something. I didn't learn to have much discipline growing up. It's only now that I'm learning to pace myself and work slowly, rather than going at full blast and working until I'm burned out and don't want to do anything for months. It's been a wild ride, but I'm glad it's settling now - better late than never, eh?

I've been working on my figures on and off all this time, and I'm in an on period at the moment thanks to one of the above fellows. Every time he gets a special request I end up overhauling his parts with everything I've learned, and he's become a far better action figure for it. I'm sure that there are still ways he can improve that I haven't discovered yet.

But all that said, I've also learned I make promises that are far too grand. I suppose I've known that for a while now, but I always hoped this time would be the time I actually lived up to them. Perhaps I should refrain from doing so for a while, at least until I can actually be a more reliable person.

I'm still working on my figures, and I do plan to open up my shop again with multiple new ones. But I cannot say when, even with Hollow Knight: Silksong finally on the horizon. That's the kind of pressure that creates burnout within me, so I won't even try to say I'll make that date. Just know that I'm always working on it.

I'll be back eventually.

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Treat, of course!

I have no costume, but I do have 3D prints, and a lot of chocolate. Please take some.

My apologies for trying to draw you but having no idea what you look like lol

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Future Serah in a business suit. I think it's a little tight on her

I know it's been a long time since I posted any of my ocs but it's forever too easy for me to draw this big scary strong lady

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I've seen a couple of these large lovely ladies recently and I think they are beautiful

Got a new job a few weeks back, so I haven't had much time to make stuff, let alone post. I hope to reach an equilibrium between work and personal projects soon, but as always, I'm slow. Expect me to be really selfish and take a ton of time, because that's just what I do

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I had to share this here because I'm still geeking out about my friend drawing Serah. Please give them some love if you can

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I tried to post this earlier but for some reason it didn't take, so I'm trying again. Come on Tumblr, I already forgot to post this once

Drew the boi again for @theblueskyphoenix's birthday. This man is too much fun I swear

Maybe it's a good thing it failed the first time because I realized I can share some wips too, so here they are. And also the bonus DST-style Edmond :)

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I've recently become obsessed with print in place models, but of course I went so hard with my first project I ended up having to create it in parts anyways

And a complimentary glowing orange one because a friend wanted it

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I saw a store called "Cato Fashions" on my recent road trip and felt a great overreaction

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The first concept sketches of Dall's Sentinel branding. I wouldn't end up keeping these designs later, but I still kinda like this canvas. Still need to figure out that seal, though.

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My very first 3D printer, which I bought in 2020, has recently suffered a malfunction of it's motherboard that would be too expensive for me to reasonably fix. As a result, I've decided to say goodbye to the old machine.

Never let it be said that I am not a sentimental person, though, because I felt compelled to memorialize it in the form of it's very own miniature 3D printed replica.

Thought it would also be fitting to have my first Pure Vessel, who was nearly all printed on that machine, pay homage to it as well.

Please join me in saying goodbye to my old X-Maker. You got me into this hobby. Printed so many Hollow Knight parts in your time, made so many of my customers happy. You will be missed.

I also wanted this post to be a sort of update for those of you who have been watching my Etsy. I'm going to be out of town for the remainder of June, and possibly the beginning part of July too, so I won't be selling any physical figures during at least that amount of time. I realize that I have been releasing new figures extremely slowly, and I've wanted to rectify that for a while now.

That is why I likely won't be selling any printed figures until I have a new one, or multiple, to include in my lineup. The death of my first printer has luckily spurred some motivation in me to 3D model once again, and I've been working on some personal projects aside from this tiny one. But after that, I'm going to do my damnedest to make some more Hollow Knight figures. Might branch off into Rain World territory as well, but I'm not totally sure yet.

Rest assured, I'll be working on it. Thank you all for your patience.

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A couple of old concept sketches of tribal Serriths. I need to work on these guys' outfits more even now, and this is from like 2022 lol

But this one also comes with a character. On the right is the first sketch of Ranz, the chief of a tribe that will appear in Emblazoned. She's a benevolent leader who sort of fell into the position after accepting more than a few stray or lost nomads into her tribe, which used to just be made up of her family members. She considers all of her tribe members family now.

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My second Starbound character is actually someone who has since been repurposed for one(or possibly more) of my comic stories. Still, I thought it would be fun to revisit her origins and incorporate some of the traits and family members I've given her since.

This is Rath, a member of the Nightar race. After playing the supposed hard-mode that was the X'i race, I chose something that was OP in comparison. Sue me.

Here's a summary of her story, as well.

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Rath's family came from a very poor area of an already dangerous Dark world. Not long after she reached adulthood, her father, who'd previously been a prolific enough hunter to feed and care for the small group, suddenly passed away of a mysterious illness. Rath was forced to take his place. She'd practiced under him for long enough to become very skilled, but feeding her mother and two much younger brothers was still no easy task in such a place.

One day, a star traveler, a member of the Protectorate, arrived on her planet, and upon discovering her, wished to enlist her for a short quest. She agrees, knowing she'll be paid for her work, which would make her family's lives easier for at least a day. The traveler ends up being so impressed with her prowess, however, that he wants to bring her along on their travels. Rath refuses, adamant in her wish to stay and provide for her family. The traveler lets his invitation persist, but goes on his way for the time being.

Rath returns to the difficult life she's led for a while longer, but the traveler's offer sticks in her head. It could be a constant source of income, something she's never had the chance to have on her planet. She knew that the lives of her family could be made so much easier if she was able to find out how to procure food and other necessities elsewhere in the universe.

On the traveler's next visit back, Rath informs him of her change in mind, but on the condition that she be allowed to return and visit her family after each quest. He agrees and builds a teleport pad, placing it on the planet near her family's camp. He shows her that it can be used to return at will, from no matter the distance. Rath is ecstatic about this arrangement, and becomes much more confident in her decision.

Things were different while she lived on a ship with a like-minded crew, under the traveler who would become her captain. As the star-farers visited all sorts of planets and environments, she did in fact see how bad her family's quality of life had been. Of course, the work wasn't always easy either, but she never refused it. All that mattered to her was keeping her family safe and cared for, and she kept her word, visiting them after every single quest, bringing back food, clothing, and wealth. It wasn't a substantial amount, but it was still more than enough.

Eventually came the time where their captain would visit Earth. Instinctually, Rath knew something was wrong, and she refused to leave the ship and touch that world's grounds with the rest of the crew. All of the others left her behind to visit the rest of the Protectorate, but while they were there, the Ruin arrived.

The captain was the only one able to escape back to their ship, but was badly injured in the process. Unable to fly himself, the captain hastily attempted to teach Rath how to steer the ship so they could escape the dying planet. However, she ended up crashing them into a remote asteroid, far away.

Luckily the place was inhabited, and her captain was able to receive medical treatment, but he had been injured such that he was no longer able to travel the stars. Their ship, too, was all but destroyed, and Rath had no way to return to her family.

Knowing he would stay on this rock for the foreseeable future, the captain told Rath to scrap his destroyed ship and build her own, and that the builders here would help her on his word as a member of the Protectorate. He told her to take this ship and, hopefully, find her family again.

Rath had never truly been on her own before, even as independent of a hunter she was on her home planet. Still, she accepted, and was able to have the wrecked ship decommissioned. The captain had just enough money left to pay for the completion of the new ship, and was able to teach Rath the rest he knew about flying before she left, but she promised she would one day return and do the same for him that he allowed her to do for her family.

Eventually she tracked them down once again, and this time, she convinced them to join her on her travels and get away from the terrible land they'd called home for so long.

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Haha Pippa what the hell is this

Guys don't learn your anatomy from Behemoth

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Apparently some November day in 2020, I decided to try fusing Oni with Onion.

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Posted this animation of an angry Viper on my Patreon earlier this week, thought I'd break protocol and share it here too.

I'm not very good at it, but I'd like to do this kind of thing more often...

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I had a dream the other day that I became this tall gremlin(is that an oxymoron?). I could fly by flapping my long-ass arms, and I'm sure I looked dumb as hell.