Finally breaking in my new recycled paper sketchbook, I drew something for the first time in several weeks. I decided to take another crack at the main characters from my novel: Tara, Miranda, and Seiahn. The first time I drew all three of them together was—are you ready for it—4 years ago. I drew Tara and Miranda again in 2006, but wasn’t able to get the right look for Seiahn. He’s supposed to be a generally handsome guy, tall and dark (“hot” as described by Miranda). His face came out pretty well, but I love that I was able to get his hair the way I wanted. I always have a problem drawing the shaggy hair on guys. And then, as I was drawing, I was thinking he might look better with shorter hair, but then I remembered that there was a specific reason his hair was the longer length…*sigh*

Miranda is seems to be channeling a bit of Ramona Flowers with her look, but eh. I created her before ever hearing of Scott Pilgrim. Though, originally her look was decided more goth, less artsy.

Tara came off like I wanted. She’s shy and naive and quite a bit nerdy. I hope she’s a little more extroverted by the end of the book. Or at least a little braver than she ever thought she could be.

Seiahn is…well, he’s mysterious.

Now…to draw E’lari.

Just a bit of art that I’m working on. I started on this drawing three different times, and finally was able to get the anatomy down acceptably. It was only after I photographed the drawing that I realized how overly long the proportions are. I think I can fix it in Photoshop, though, without having to do too much redrawing.

I think both guys’ shoulders could be broader, too. I’m so used to drawing girls and their curves.

Ah well. I a few minor adjustments to make, and then I will be adding inks, maybe some gray tones.

Well, now that all that WordPress nonsense is, for the most part, sorted out, I can finally get on with the post I had originally planned to make last night.

I got a new shirt from Old Navy.

My first slice of pumpkin loaf of the season. Yumm.
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More SGA fan art. Done for 12 Days of Teyla at livejournal.

I’m hungry, tired, and there’s hardly anything to do to justify my being at work right now. I just got here, so it would look a bit dubious if I clocked out to go take a nap or something. Being awakened at 6:45-ish in the morning to discuss car insurance payments is not at all cool.

Here’s some art:

This is Seraih, an original character I created. She’s a clothing designer who resides in the Stargate Atlantis ‘verse. My geekiness knows no bounds it seems.