Japes

Flaming Red

Not just the name of a great Patty Griffin album… If ever an element called out to be animated, it’s comic-book-Starfire’s hair. I had a lot of fun with this actually; not as work intensive as my regular animations. I could see offering an option for an animated element like this on pinup commissions.

Flaming Red [Animated GIF]

This was the first go at flaming hair; I think it worked better as a flame, than as hair. Too short.

Starfire Linework

Criss-cross apple sauce.

Starfire WIP

Starfire won the last pinup poll—yay! Still one of my favorites to draw. I’m planning on doing something new, and making this an animated pinup, if I have time. Could be cool to have her flaming hair roiling, I think.

I included the pic I used as a muse, partly because I hope someone can tell me who the model is— ...

Honey Lemon Linework

Lest you think I’ve turned this page into a duck-drawing exercise… Here’s Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6.

This is an upgraded/inked sketch for a highest-tier supporter. I believe that fundamentally, I’m an inker at heart. Moving, sculpting, and refining lines is what I’m best at, and ultimately find the most sati...

Jackanapes Shots

“You’ve got to be kidding me…I come here for tiddies and you got me viewing fully-clothed women and ducks and shit?!”

Jackanapes The Eighth, Page 13

When I was a kid I freeze-framed episodes of Darkwing Duck all the time, drawing so many character sheets of him and other characters. I’d say I learned more about animating through careful observation of Darkwing Duck than any other way.

Anyway, Ekho the duck here was very inspired by ol’ DW (whom I could practical...

Jackanapes The Eighth, Page 12

This is honestly my favorite picture of Daphne yet. The body language really captured her personality, and I feel like the expression shows her insouciant spark.

Why is there a talking duck? As always with Mr. Ekho, he’s given away only by the color of the word balloon. Why a duck, specifically? Go back to ...

What The Duck?!

I’m transitioning this page away from lewd art, and more towards cartoon ducks. And you lucky ducks (pun intended) are the first to see a preview of my new art!

J/K, though extra super-secret Japes bonus points to whomever guesses why I would be drawing a cartoon duck.

What’re Ya Gonna Do?

September’s too short, man.

Some Interesting Failures

Maybe “failure” is too strong… just wasn’t really “feeling” these. Certainly possible to see these recycled in another piece.

Sketchy Sketch

Honey Lemon from Big Hero 6, drawn for a highest-tier supporter.

Cinnamon Commission

Cinnamon from DC’s Weird Western Tales

Commission WIP

Cinnamon from DC’s Weird Western Tales, requested to be in the style of my Rosie.

Zatanna Takes The Gloves Off

That’s how you know she’s serious.

I’m happy with this, but I also really feel like I was getting frustrated and brushing up against the limits of my skill and patience. So, don’t be surprised to see me revisit this one some day when I get better/have more time.

Jackanapes Shots

Another opportunity to have Daphne pull some funny faces.

Jackanapes The Eighth, Page 11

For maximum effect, read the chestnut horse’s dialogue in the voice of Rhys Darby and the grey in the voice of Jemaine Clement. One day, I will share my entire fantasy voice cast for Jackanapes.

This Month’s Pinup Is…

Zatanna. Here’s a sneak peak, a work-in-progress, if you will. It’s slow going, as I am sick, and being sick sucks.

Leaves of Three Alternate Version

Often, to get back into the groove of drawing, I start messing around with an old piece. No reason not to show you all the results of my noodlin, though, right?

Jackanapes Redraw

Sometimes, when I think about publishing Jackanapes, I think, “The art in the beginning was not great, I should go back and polish it up, bring it more in line with the later stuff.” And then I think, “by the time I reach the end of Jackanapes, my art will maybe be even better, and trying to do this will result in an ou...

Tracer

Upgraded sketch for a highest tier supporter.

Tracer Inks

Upgraded sketch for a top-tier supporter. Colored next month, methinks.

MILF Possible Animation

“These are the biggest cocks,” is what she’s saying. I spent a lot of time silently mouthing that phrase as I drew this animation, as I tried to get the mouth movements just right. You’re welcome.

But if you’re in the top 2 tiers of support, you don’t have to use your imagination. The top 2 tiers get the ani...

Commission Sale Starts Now!

Spots limited, reserved in the order I receive a deposit of 1/2 the total commission price. Payment via Amazon.com gift code sent to japes.art19@gmail.com. Don’t forget your Patreon tier discount, added to the discount above!

Sale ends tomorrow night, or when I can’t take any more.

Commission Sale Starts Tomorrow

Commissions are always open at the prices above; I keep them high because I’m busy and I prefer the demand to be on the low side. But, maybe twice a year, I do offer a sale.

I’m going to open this up tomorrow evening. Some things to know: 

Payment is by amazon.com gift card only, half up front reserves yo...

Jackanapes Shots

Sassy Daphne and the Horse-men of the Acropolis

Ann Possible WIP #5

Basic colors.
No irises or areolas yet, nor the very little shading that I plan to do. Believe it or not, the areolas are among the harder parts, because the size must stay consistent while the boobs move all over the place, but I have to mask out the nipples too.

But, coming together nicely, methinks.

Jackanapes The Eighth, Page 10

I wish I had the patience to paint better backgrounds, but I feel like this page is where my trick of “doing a crap background and blurring it so you can’t tell how crap it is” failed me.

edit: fixed the stone background so it’s not so 2-D. It was bugging me too much.

Ann Possible WIP #4

I figured I’d share this with everyone, since it’ll be the version I share outside of Patreon anyway. So, this is what I’ve been working on. Next month, I should be able to finish the very simple coloring. And maybe time for a commission sale? Hmm?

Jackanapes Shots

Action!