Onyrica

Mitsuki Akiyama - [ FFXIV, Patreon reward ]

Another pretty au'ra! Even though I don't care to play the race, I actually really like drawing them. Also, mmmlineart.

Some WIPs in the thumbnails below. I'll also be posting a timelapse of this one soon too for Patreon supporters only!

Lady Frost - [ FFXIV, Commission ]

She's finally done! Another flat color piece that didn't quite turn out so flat, though I'm pretty chuffed with how shiny it came out in the end.

I'm also really pleased to have finally been able to draw this character, who's been in fantasia limbo for nearly a year. I do like me a good scowling, white-haired rabbit lad...

Eleqara Dazkar - [ FFXIV, TW reward ]

A lineart bust for the winner of my Twitter give/away!  I had a blast working on the lineart for this one- it was so cathartic. Particularly all that swooshy hair. 

Also, as someone who doesn't care much for au'ra in game, I sure do enjoy drawing them.

Checking in + reminders

Hi my lovelies,

How are you all holding up? I know times are only getting more confusing and stressful as we come into the summer and I feel this is having some serious impact on everyone I speak to. Which then also makes me realise how important it is to touch base with people and let them express how they're feeling-...

Gwyllion - [ OC, Commission ]

I put my life into this piece, good lord. It was good fun, but used a lot of brain power- particularly as it was designed off a pretty complex text description. I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out, despite full rendering not being my forte (yet).

Your thoughts and feedback are always welcome and loved!

Serenity - [ FFXIV, Commission ]

I'm SO pleased with how this one turned out, which is something I don't let myself say often. I feel like I channeled my inner Ghibli and that this could be a poster for one of their movies.

The style is what I've been calling "flat color", though as you can see it turned out a little more than. I still had such a good ...

Amelie Frost - [ WIP, FFXIV Commission ]

I'm pleased with how this one's turning out, considering the novel perspective! The true challenge was trying not to accidentally break her spine while trying to enhance her assets. Maybe I've just given her a lil' bit of scoliosis...

Beauty is pain, amirite?

Rowan - [ WIP, OC Commission ]

Another piece that I've spirited into reality through a bulletpoint list of requirements and a collection of pinterest shots! This one was a little more challenging than the previous one, if only for the nature of the fabrics he's wearing- particularly the leather coat. Which is leather, but not very thick leather, which mean...

Kostja - [ OC, IG reward ]

A long overdue Instagram give/away (believe it or not, typing the actual word will get you a warning from Patreon...) reward for the lovely Geminick of their OC Kostja- one stoic handsome boi.  
 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: StarStickers is live!!

Let me preface this with a solid, thundering FINALLY.

God, I’ve been saying this was “launching soon” for a small eternity. I am ever so sorry for that - as an artist, I quantify everything in pretty pictures and hex codes, and this did not translate well when estimating development times. But now...

Ihko Ihko Ihko - [ FFXIV, Chibi commission ]

A little commission I worked on in secret a while back, as it was a present for a special itty bitty lizerd magey.

Working dynamic poses into chibies is definitely a challenge, but I'm pretty pleased with how this one turned out overall!

Gwyllion - [ WIP, OC commission ]

I'm really enjoying working on this character, which has been spirited to life from a collection of assorted references and a detailed text description. It always feels like more of an accomplishment when you're working from scratch like that!

I think I still have some pondering to do regarding the composition. In the t...

Catra Timelapse [ Lineart / Flat color process ]

This was a spur of the moment, personal piece I made as I watched the finaly of She-ra. I loved Catra's development and what direction they took her relationship with Adora in the end. And while I didn't much care for the animation style at the start, it really grew on me towards the end.

The process for this was relati...

Onyrica streams: 18 May, 2020 (Art Q&A only)

In which I give a lot of feedback about hair.

JUNE ART CHALLENGE

For those new to this: art challenges are something I've been doing on our Discord group for a while now, but as I appreciate that not everyone is in or checks often into the server, I believe it's about time I also start posting them to Patreon.

Art challenges are a casual way for everyone to get involved in doing some...

Art study group! [ Discord ]

Calling all artlings and would-be-artlings: my Artroom Discord (which you get access to just by being a patron) has come together to form an Art Study Group! This has been organised by patrons for other patrons, to support each other's development as artists of any level, in a casual and non-restrictive envir...

It's WIP-ville in here!

Been a busy week trying to juggle 5 commissions at once! And I say week, but it could have been a month. Or a day. I don't know- I've started measuring time by the amount of candy wrappers on my desk.

So, here's another batch of "before it gets shiny" pieces. I'm trying to push myself with some new perspectives and ang...

Elise Stormwarden - [ WIP, FFXIV Commission ]

Finished lineart for this piece I'm working on for Jartgo! So far this has been really fun and I'm pretty proud of the composition and details on this one, as I'm forcing myself to push out of my comfort zone by trying new perspectives.

The color for this one will be flat, although I realise that painting backgrounds in...

Vivienne - [ FFXIV Commission ]

Here's a portrait of a good friend's character, which I decided to do traditionally so that I could send them the original. 

Painting this was an experience, mostly by the virtue of constantly trying to tap ctrl+Z on the page to undo my mistakes. I also used Yupo paper- which is made out of plastic- and gouache/ink...

Catra - [ She-ra ]

I couldn’t resist drawing that shit-eating smirk after finishing  She-Ra. Man she’s cute and they’re cute and my heart can’t take it and please expect some juicy Catradora next month because I am so here for it.  

Flynn Ward Timelapse [ Lineart / Flat color process ]

In this timelapse: Ony obsesses over pecs that are ultimately going to be covered by clothing that will not even silhouette them.

Also what even is a face.

One thing that always amazes me watching these timelapses back is how bad or disproportionate things look all the way through to the last third of the process....

I'kaya Timelapse [ Lineart process ]

Another lineart piece that started as a quick pencil sketch. The anatomy on this one was wonky as well because what even are male chests.

Also tattoos. Tattoos for days. From 1:30 you can see me designing those on the fly, using a myriad of Pinterest references as inspiration. While sometimes I'll sketch a few variants ...

Healing Timelapse [ Lineart / Simple color process ]

This was a personal piece that I made as part of working through my mental and health issues recently (more on that here). I truly believe art can heal if you let it and drawing this was very cathartic for me during this process.

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Eurydice Timelapse [ Lineart / Flat color process ]

As much as I work digitally 90% of the time, I still find it comforting to get the base sketch done on paper. Even though it couldn't look further from the finished piece, it almost gives me a sense of reassurance- sort of like a foundation.

In the timelapse you can see how I work over it and then refine it over time, b...

Starlit Timelapse [ Final tweaks, making it "pop" ]

This timelapse is a bit unique, as it doesn't cover the whole process- just the part of the process where everyone thinks you're done and you- the artist- rip your shirt open and exclaim to the heavens "God forbid these muddy colors, I must make it SHINE!"

And so you grab that hard brush and whack it with color dodge un...

Of smog and healing - [ Update ]

Hi my lovelies! I hope you’re all keeping well and safe in these fluctuating times.

I wanted this update to be a follow up to the one I made a couple of weeks back, just to keep you all in the know of what’s going on in Ony w...

Flynn Ward - [ FFXIV Commission]

First comm of the new batch done! I love doing minimal pieces in flat color, like this one. It helps to bring out the lineart and the expression - and man do I ever love me some breezy, flowy lines!

Also: Timelapse of this piece coming soon for patrons only!

Commander Koltek - [ Warhammer40k Patreon Reward ]

I had a lot of fun materialising this character out of a compilation of hair and beard refs given to me by Gravek. It’s always a joy to be able to create a character for the first time. 

Eurydice, the 14th - [ FFXIV Patreon reward ]

A piece for Vere of her WoL's interpretation as an Amaurotian. Drawing the hair on this was incredibly cathartic. 

I’kaya Tia - [ FFXIV Patreon Reward ]

 Thoroughly enjoyed working on this piece for Kou of their catte and his 3825 tattoos.