Tiny Shoebox of Sketches

[Xantros]

Thank you Charcoal, your feedback it means a lot to me! :)
I have been working nightshifts so I was a bit out of touch with the forum. Will be posting a new one soon.

[Xantros]

For all you turtles who are tired of the bad weather and would love to soak in some sun at a tropical resort, well look no further. Surfing Troll Isles Package-Deal trip by Goblin Airlines, We take your time and money, very seriously!

Nothing but rest and relaxation here!

[Xantros]

Aku'mai, the Devourer, Pet of the Old Gods, has been summoned! Tremble Mortals and Despair! For The Hour of Twilight is Come!

PS.: Christmas Present for Mantigora

whew I think I stretched my drawing abilities to the limit on this one but I had gained lots of XP from it and much fun too.

[Pistol]

Nice!

[Mantigora]

Thanks for the nice present, Xantros.
You have outdone yourself with the statue! It really looks so old and weathered.
I look forward to your upcoming work. You keep getting better all the time.

P.s. I also like the fire in the braziers a lot. Very magic-y looking!

[Xantros]

Something silly I whipped up on a whim.
When you put the dough in the oven at night, the Vampire Bread will rise.

[Xantros]

Hey there turtles!
After being sick (again! ) and low energy I have finally completed my next chapter cover for:

The Burdens of an Apprentice

Poor Abigail, she looks as tired as I felt, probably some of that came through in my art.
I got the hang of backgrounds now, making a stained glass window was a challenge, and putting a slanted shine on it even more so. Experimenting is fun and tough. But overall I am very pleased with how this one turned out and had fun making it.

[Mantigora]

I think you have leveled up, with this drawing.

[Xantros]

Ding! Haha! Thank you :)

[Xantros]

Here is the cover image for Chapter V of my story.

A Reckless Quest

I used everything I had learned so far and experimented a fair bit too. Because of that it took me a long time but it is finished now. And I learned even more! I really like how the backgrounds been turning out lately, love drawing them and my style for Abigail has become consistent. But I have also learned that I do not like Hedera plants and I will think 3 times before I draw one... so hard!

Anyways, I hope you turtles like it! Stay Slow!

Edit: Open the image in a new tab, then you can zoom in if you want to see the details. I am very proud of the hair texture.

[Xantros]

Space Cadet Abigail, ready to blast some Splorggs to bits with her trusty Zapper!

A little something I whipped up in a week. Always wanted to do some retro sci-fi drawings.
Then I remembered Spaceman Spiff, from Calvin and Hobbes and I had to do a spoof.
Hope you all enjoy this as much I as do!

[Karrados]

That one looks really good. I don't know why but it gives me heavy Commander Keen vibes.

[Xantros]

Thank you! I didn't know much about that but now that I see it, you are right. I had Spaceman Spiff in mind but this works too :D

[Xantros]

This is a little something I made for my friend's birthday.
It comes once a year so, might as well make it special.

And wouldn't you know it, my birthday comes tomorrow.

[Xantros]

If you ever feel bored or think that your life is dull, know that it can be much worse.

This was too silly not to make! hehe

[Xantros]

Summertime Splash Part 2

It is so cold and foggy here, I had to travel to a tropical island to finish this one.
A bit late but at least it is done.
Learned a lot between this and the first part. Got my character design to be better also.

[Xantros]

Happy New Year to all of you Turtles out there!
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas too! :)

And remember. Everytime Abigail sings, an angel fall out of the sky.

[Xantros]

"I love the blue sky, to lose myself in its deepness dreaming,
Gazing, as clouds drift lazily up above.
I love the sunshine; its light fills me with life,
While a slight breeze caresses my cheeks.
Yet in my mind, there is but one rigid thought.
Winter, where have you gone?"

Well, at least Abigail gave it a try. Doesn't work so well without snow.

We have not seen much snow lately, only sunshine and blue skies, so I thought to capture that here.

[Mcnair]

Duh, somehow I not happened to see this topic for way too long.
I really liked your Aku'mai painting and the amazing Spacewoman Abigail! :)

[Xantros]

I am glad you took the time to reply, I get very little feedback here.
Happy to hear you enjoyed my drawings. Yeah Aku'mai was really tough, especially the Statue of Azshara. By comparison, the Space Cadet one only took 6 hours, like 5 times less. :D

[Xantros]

Here is a little drawing for my "Artwork in Progress" Comic Strip Series. I use these on other websites to indicate that I am working on something bigger. They are quick to make and fun too.

This one is called Lunch Break. I left the work area in "capable" hands... I thought. I have no idea how he even got up there!

[Xantros]

This is a very special birthday comic I whipped up for a very creative person.
Gambargin draws historically accurate arms and armor and battle scenes.
Here is a link to the Facebook page if anyone is interested: https://www.facebook.com/gambargin

Context for the joke: Gambargin doesn't like to draw plate armor.

[Xantros]

I've been sick for about 2 weeks, so I thought, why not make a comic out of it.
Going to my local doctor is pretty much like how you see it here. I try to avoid it if I can.
Anyways, I'm getting better now. Hope you all enjoy this.

[Xantros]

I had a light dream and saw this image. So I blinged it up and here we are.
These 'Succubae' tempt you with anything nowadays. I'm a sucker for Neon Lights.

Remember: "Don't touch, what you can't afford."

[Charcoal]

I think you made A LOT of improvement from 2023 to now in 2024. Very well done. :)

[Xantros]

Thank you! I have even improved more but since I don't get much feedback here, I decided to not post the non-wow drawings here. If you want to see them, you can check out my facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/pureofhearts