3.1 - Bite your tongue, Blake

“You don’t know how close I just came to a sarcastic response,” I said.

Dude, retorts are dangerous!

...Blake sketch. No real particular chapter assorted with this one, just... a straight up "I'm withholding this biting comment" doodle.
Crappy photo. Apologies. Drawn on the back of a letter.

If I'm honest:
I've been to hell and back in the last 30 days, and am happy to finally be at a place where I can be drawing and posting again. I'm getting a grip on medical problems, and getting the hang of therapy, all while still working and finding a new place to move. Things have yet to settle, but I'm struggling to get back to my art as often as I can. I have missed it so much.

More to come.

3.x - Sandra and Hildr

"Dark skinned, white furred, Hildr was more wart and scar than clean flesh where flesh was visible, her hair and fur were long and tied into braids as thick around as Sandra’s arm, the longest braids locked into place with iron shackles that could be used to dash a man’s skull to pieces.  Her arms were disproportionately long, with lines and cords of muscle visible even beneath the long, brushed fur.  All in all, she was of a size and bulk that suggested she could catch a charging rhino and wrestle it to the ground."

From the initial description of Hildr, I knew I had to draw her.
I mean, its a Scandinavian TROLL. That's so badass.

Here is a quick Sandra sketch, from how she is initially described in her "histories" chapter... reluctantly wearing a corset, with her chalice, and little stoat around her shoulders. I did my best to draw something like an 80's fantasy gown haha.

I'm beginning work on the following scene, where she negotiating with the Faerie, in their realm. At first I was thrilled, but now... *sobs* the detail. OH GOD THE LEVEL OF DETAIL. WHY.


UPDATE: woke up with a swollen hand. Tendinitis flared up in my drawing hand's thumb and wrist overnight; it happens from time to time. Going to let off the drawing for a few days so this can heal. I still have to use my hands at work quite a bit, but hopefully that will be alright.