#i prefer csp timelapse more

[kn96artworks]

SPEEDPAINT 008 - [ Black Knight ]

there’s no 720p yet because yt has skill issue. need to wait for some hours before it’ll be available apparently

i need to re-set my obs to record in hd next time 

[starlightseq]

Finally getting back to my Archie Sonic redraw series. Cover #2 of the original miniseries!

Timelapse of this is available on my Bluesky.

Some thoughts on this piece and on this issue below ⤵️

For this piece, I knew I wanted to play a bit w/ dynamic posing or perspective. So I pulled out a perspective grid instead of just winging it and managed to do something I'm pretty happy with! The missile certainly gave me trouble and I still think the perspective there was a little wonky. Maybe using a 3D model would have helped haha.

CSP users, this was the perspective grid I used btb!

It didn't come to me until I was finishing up the piece that it looks more like Sonic is dodging out of the way of the missile rather than running away from it...Oh well! I suppose it can be viewed either way lol

As for the background, I knew I didn't want to do just black lines on pure yellow, so I decided to look to Sonic Mania for inspiration! Particularly the Sonic Mania opening. Mania's OP REALLY nailed the classic sonic aesthetic and low and behold, I found the perfect moment to ref.

(Also they REALLY leaned into the look of Sonic CD's animation style at points in this OP, I've realised haha. Maybe I should too!!!!!)

As for the issue of this comic itself!

I really liked it! I think of the three I've read so far, this issue is my favourite. It was very nice to see Sonic and Antoine have to work together and it was also very nice to see Tails getting some spotlight! Admittedly, I would have preferred Sonic and Antoine have to team up for the entire issue, but ultimately it still is nicely written. It feels like it would have been right at home as an episode of a cartoon. A more AoSTH take on SATAM, I suppose.

Also the humor of them introducing four mystical emeralds as a plot device when those emeralds are Not The Chaos Emeralds has not been lost on me lmao.

The next cover intimidates me a little but also excites me! Because as soon as I finish that one, I'll be able to move on to the Actual series.

[shslprince]

Hello i was wondering if maybe you could share the brushes you use🥺

Apologies for the late response, I had to hunt down all the sources for my brushes again on 2 different programs... Some of these cost some clippy points on CSP but rn there's a login bonus for them until March 13!

CLIP STUDIO:

Sketching:

ReaganS2 pen. Costs 100cp now, but it's been really helpful in how responsive and layered it is for setting up the rough sketch.

AJ's pencil set. Very useful for warmups and figure studies IMO.

Lining:

Quibbly. It costs 50 cp but it's got the perfect texture and crunch that I love in lining, super responsive as well.

Coloring:

YN Painting Brush Set. I added some color jitter to the settings to make it more vibrant.

MYNQZO brushes. Great texture, I personally use the rougher brush the most.

ETC:

Close and fill tool without gaps. This one's just a lifesaver, very good to immediately get a base layer done. There's also other versions OP for the tool made that you should check out.

Erase to remove only protrude pen and overflow. Set your lineart to reference and it'll only paint/erase along the edges. Incredibly useful (There's also the erase along edge eraser, but I prefer the former.)

PROCREATE:

Lining:

Gesinski Ink from the default ink brushes has been my go to for years, with a touch of scattering to add texture. Lately I've been experimenting with the Ink Bleed brush as well.

Coloring:

This brush pack from roseflarea on twitter has been really good, especially love the pastel brush.

If you're willing to spend some money (like 8.50 USD or so) this ghibli inspired brushset is very good for Nature/Landscape pieces. It also includes video timelapses and tutorials. (Also compatible w PS/CSP)

Cityscape brushset by Devin Elle Kurtz on the other hand is super helpful with more urban backgrounds, it's free and compatible w CSP/PS

Devin Elle Kurtz also has a very nice foliage pack that's free as well and compatible with Procreate/PS/CSP, check it out!