Can't stop the [pony] Rock

I keep thinking I should start drawing some more DC stuff because I've been reading so much of it lately.

But I can't.  I can't stop drawing ponies!  They're just so....cuuuute :D

One thing I've noticed with my recent crayon obsession is I find myself more comfortable with them.  I don't feel pressured when using them, or like I need to be super precise.  And when I scan them I feel no need to spend an hour trying to do any touching up in Photoshop.  Crayons are crayons and I'm having immense amounts of fun with them.  I hope to start practicing with some pastels once I start feeling more daring.

All class and no play...

...makes for lots of doodling!

It has been a little awkward doodling in class when I sit in the front.  But it honestly DOES help me concentrate...most of the time. (:

 

I decided to make a color version of today's doodle...

...but it's been a while since I've painted.  I'm not too satisfied with this one, but it's encouraged me to start getting back into it.

My current crayon obsession is still going strong!  I bought another comic box for storage and decided to decorate it with my favorite FiM pony (:

And in case you were wondering, My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is a great show.  It's nothing like the original series in terms of tone.  It's fun and adorable, and Lauren Faust is awesome.  Watch iiiiitttt

Twilight Spark-Doodle

Eventually I will draw all the FiM girls in their Gala dresses.  Today I doodled a rough idea of Twilight in hers while being attentive during my BHP class :B

Brovember BROst

Happy November!

Last year, I spent November doodling one bro every day.  This year, that is not likely to happen due to time constraints.  But I figured maybe even just one quick picture might be nice, so everyone could witness my appreciation for all the bros out there.

And all the other boys, of course.  (;

Updating is Magic

Yes, I am a fan of My Little Pony and I don't care what you think!  I am also a fan of crayons and I will use them to make Friendship is Magic fan art for as long as I want.

Deal with it.

Crayola

[More] marker and crayon fanart for my roommate!  

We came up with Batgirl, Inc when we were talking about DC's New 52.  I haven't read much of Stephanie Brown as Batgirl, but I hope she sticks around once Barbara takes over again.  Also, the Powerpuff Girls rule your school, hence:

I need more friends that like comics. Preferably more of the stuff I don't read as often, so I have an excuse to draw more varieties of fanart (:

August Already!

Yeah okay, I REALLY need to post more, I know.  But I have things to do, you know?

It turns out I won't be able to enroll at the Maine College of Art this year.  Total letdown.    The reason I can't go is because, despite a HUGE scholarship and tons of grants/loans, I couldn't get a co-signer for a private loan to pay the $4k/year leftover difference.  A measly four or five grand out of 30k a year.  It's very depressing and has really done a number on me emotionally.  My disappointment, along with a few other personal hurdles, has made my summer a bit gloomy.

But!

I still aim to go next year.  It just means I have plenty of time to apply for more scholarship money and perhaps build credit so I don't even need a co-signer!

In the meantime, it's workworkwork for me, with some time for drawing once in a while!

Of course I continue to draw lots of Hellboy...

& Valve's Portal 2 fanart.

One of my favorite NES games is Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers.  It competes with Mega Man 2 for my #1.  I always enjoyed the show, but I'm not sure how much I'd like it now.  With all the recent Netflix re-discoveries of old cartoons, I have only watched a few that I still find amusing.

My roommate Mick likes Zatanna.  Unfortunately, with DC's New 52 next month, she no longer has her own title.  I drew him a picture to comfort him.

Also, I love Catwoman.

Fanart galore!

Signs! with some Old vs. New

Lately I feel like I do more drawing for signs at work than in my free time. This wouldn't at all be a bad thing...if I made a lot more signs! I really have trouble sitting down and getting art done when I work every day. Most of my free time is taken up by my desire to relax. And eat. I eat a lot of food.

Anyway!

Here are some signs I've made lately for the comic store!

Last week I also had a little extra time to replace some of the signs I made over a year ago. It's kind of nice to see I've made improvements, even in such a short time span. It makes me feel good about myself :D

(Both of the pictures are Old sign over New.)

Huzzah!

New, Unread Condition

I made these for work at job #1!

I have much more art to upload but it's tooooo hoooooottt D:

Have I mentioned that I like my new job?

I enjoy both my jobs. I LOVE working at the comic shop, but the new job definitely has its perks, like colouring time: