DRAW EVERY DAY 10/12
Okay, so I fell down a tumblr hole this morning, which I think went Exquisite Beast to Yuko Ota to something to Ross Campbell, but I could have sworn had more stops along the way. Anyway. Ross Campbell has some rad drawings of a TMNT fan-comic, which I loved. And was all “Who’s the yellow dude?”, only to keep reading and have that question answered. It’s a lady, Artemisia, and I friggin’ love her already.
Not only is she named for a true badass, Artemisia Gentileschi, but she’s named for a dang ARTIST. I know little about the old Venus de Milo character, but I’ve always been annoyed that she was named for a creation and not a creator, like the other four turtles. (And a lesser nitpick, her color was derivative.) Since my art history classes I’ve had a little bit of a girl-power crush on Artemisia, and really feel like she gels with the rest of the turtles, thematically. This whole thing? It feels so, so right.
She uses a bow and arrow, and all the weapons are made of stuff they’ve scrounged. Campbell described her as shy, and preferring to be at a distance. You guys, just go look at his stuff. I am so into this comic premise.
Relatedly, I watched the first episode of that new Nickelodeon TMNT last night. I am…not sure how I feel about it. “The Krang” annoy the shit out of me. Hm. I may try another episode or two, and keep processing.
As far as my picture, I am trying out a different shading method than before, and I really like it. Also, my strategy now seems to be “draw big, then shrink it down so no one notices the mess”. It’s kinda working.

DRAW EVERY DAY 10/12

Okay, so I fell down a tumblr hole this morning, which I think went Exquisite Beast to Yuko Ota to something to Ross Campbell, but I could have sworn had more stops along the way. Anyway. Ross Campbell has some rad drawings of a TMNT fan-comic, which I loved. And was all “Who’s the yellow dude?”, only to keep reading and have that question answered. It’s a lady, Artemisia, and I friggin’ love her already.

Not only is she named for a true badass, Artemisia Gentileschi, but she’s named for a dang ARTIST. I know little about the old Venus de Milo character, but I’ve always been annoyed that she was named for a creation and not a creator, like the other four turtles. (And a lesser nitpick, her color was derivative.) Since my art history classes I’ve had a little bit of a girl-power crush on Artemisia, and really feel like she gels with the rest of the turtles, thematically. This whole thing? It feels so, so right.

She uses a bow and arrow, and all the weapons are made of stuff they’ve scrounged. Campbell described her as shy, and preferring to be at a distance. You guys, just go look at his stuff. I am so into this comic premise.

Relatedly, I watched the first episode of that new Nickelodeon TMNT last night. I am…not sure how I feel about it. “The Krang” annoy the shit out of me. Hm. I may try another episode or two, and keep processing.

As far as my picture, I am trying out a different shading method than before, and I really like it. Also, my strategy now seems to be “draw big, then shrink it down so no one notices the mess”. It’s kinda working.

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    Atremisia is the only fifth turtle that should exist
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    [ART] Ross Campbell’s “Artemisia” by meglish
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    AAAAHHHHHHHHH. AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Where’s a reaction gif when you need one? Seriously the best morning surprise...
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    LOVE IT, LOVE IT.
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    this. is. incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you...looks amazing in...