Peeps seemed fine with me shoving out some old work, so here's the first of some stuff!
I did concept art and editing for a small card game, and there was a add-on deck that was planned, so I did the art for all the cards in 2015, but it eventually got dropped, sadly.
That said, it's.... kinda jarring to see my first forays into digital art software. hahaha I see so much I'd do differently!!
The flowering tree is based on Delonix regia, known in Vietnam as phượng vĩ (phoenix’s tail). I really just wanted something red to contrast with Jade’s green. I also wanted to play with clouds (a la the wet monsoon~) and the change in color as the sun sets, as well as show off Jade’s wind abilities (via the floating-while-sleeping image).
Bruh, this shit really didn't come out bad at all! I can certainly see how you've improved over time, but I'mma be honest with you... I love the way you did the coloring here juuuuust a bit more than the way you do it these days. x3 Like, okay, I really like the watercolor aesthetic you go for - it's really unique, and you always execute it so well. However, in this, they're a lot brighter and more vibrant, and to me, that just generally looks more appealing than when colors are blended together. I don't want this comment to be taken as me saying "you should do this," because it's your shit, and I want you to do it your way, and if it were a choice I had between your recent stuff and this, I'd pick your recent stuff in your style any day of the week. Maybe just take this as some food for though, I guess. :)
Bruh, this shit really didn't come out bad at all! I can certainly see how you've improved over time
Honestly? I see a lot of bad blending (I legit had no idea how to blend with the digital tools) and some proportion issues (that stretched arm is too long!). I think that's what sticks out to me the most xD
Hahaha Naw, I can understand. This was originally my attempt to match the original game's color style, and I used it to explore lines and such... Even if you did like this style more than my current, that wouldn't bug me. I think I like my current style more just because it feels like it goes against what a lot of furry artists use? An emphasis on thicker, dark lines with light colors and such. :D
Of course I say that, bu now I find I'm edging towards this style again, where I'm using more layers to add darker tones and shadows to things, so perhaps I'll find myself in more middle ground. xD
Honestly? I see a lot of bad blending (I legit had no idea how to blend with the digital tools) and
I didn't even notice the arm thing. x3 Just kinda figured he was really hanging on with it, 'cuz I used to be quite the monkey as a kid, and I always seem to remember hanging from stuff with an overly-stretched arm. Maybe I just have some weird double-jointed deformity, but even now that you mention it, it still looks normal for me, lol.
I didn't even notice the arm thing. x3 Just kinda figured he was really hanging on with it, 'cuz I u
