Kirppu Sketch/Concept

I needed to sketch out how Kirppu would look. I didn't want the head to be too exaggerated and large, but I didn't want completely realistic proportions either. This sketch (which I later added color to) became the favored and final version of the character.

Watching Fireworks--Kirppu concept

This is a cartoony rendition of Mandi a.k.a. Kirppu (Flea). The mood is just right, and the fireworks illuminate the night. We'll soon see what wonderful adventures await her and Kaze!

Painter Experiment--Snail Traveler

Painter 9 Essentials came with my Wacom Bamboo Fun tablet. I've been messing around with it off and on for a couple months. I really love the water-color effects it can simulate. The digital realm is a LOT more forgiving when it comes to painting. Hence, I am now greatly infatuated with Painter.

I started this one as a simple landscape picture, but decided it was missing something, so I added a giant snail--just like I do when faced with any problem in life. Just add a snail.

Melchoir

This little buddy is Melchoir. He's sort of a scout/warrior frog. He started off as a doodle on a post-it note, but I liked him so much that I decided to finish the lil' guy. I had a lot of fun with this one.

Alrighty. I figured it's time to finally put my artwork in one location for easy access. I've never been much of a blogger, so