VQ Magazine, Zoobound, Stream & CNMC Update (Patreon)

Stream Link: https://picarto.tv/Qalcove/38ecf37720cd09a6fe3e406774cf5591 

Hi there! Progress in the cove is slow and painful, but it’s still progress. I’ve been looking at a lot of art that’s really inspired and it really makes me want to improve, so I’m trying to edge away a little from my current “style” in favour of new techniques – it’s new, it’s frustrating and it’s fun (when I can force myself to turn on the workstation)!

Below are some WIPs to help me get back into things so I can finish my last comms (Kirbyyyyyy, your patience will be rewarded!) One is from my Zoobound concept, the other is, well…

I've gotta figure out an appropriate headline for Nick's feature, so if you have any suggestions please let me know! Obvi this is a sketch, but I'm hoping to make this rendered with proper lighting and detailing. Anxious for the results!

I started throwing paint all over the place in frustration last week and wound up with this. I haven't rendered anything this much since...I honestly don't know (this was before VQ cover, which I made last night)! This is a scene from Zoobound (1) with a widescreen aspect ratio since I wanted to make this like a movie still. Judy has visions of grandeur while Mom is trying to talk her off a cliff (literally). In my mind there is ZB 1, 2 and 3 – the main stories – and then the serial, episodic stories in between. These are my daydreams, don’t @ me XD. While I could make it a comic, I honestly want to make ANIMATED art. Even if I storyboarded the whole “movie” series, I’d be happy. While I’ve come to actually enjoy illustration, I really want to tell a story through multiple images, not just one.

But I'm notoriously bad at sharing my stories because of how self-conscious I am about my writing, which is why ZB will probably stay in production hell (aka my head or the little green book) XD

I'll finish both and share once they're ready!

Streaming Tonite @ 8P EST

You can help me get back into the swing of things by swinging by my 8P stream if you'd like! On Picarto as usual. Will either be attempting Kirby's sheets or one of the two WIPs above.

CNMC Update

You talked, I listened, we agree. I'm gonna work on CNMC in private and get it done by the holidays next year, that way we're not all stuck in Christmas forever XD. I might share little snippets, but no page updates until then. Heck, with the extra time maybe I'll color it like everyone else is doing (they're geniuses, but I can try to be like them)!

Stay snazzy and maybe I'll see some of you tonite!

- Qal