Tag: Character Art

D&D Portrait – Anko Xelkova

And now for something completely different!  I thought you all might enjoy seeing a character portrait I completed over Thanksgiving break.  With all of the craziness of this year, playing Dungeons & Dragons with my friends every other weekend has been an important escape for my husband and I!

My husband is the Dungeon Master of our merry little band, while I play this gal, a Tiefling Warlock of the Fiend.  Anko grew up in a Tiefling ghetto where many of her race consider it taboo to practice magic, as their mage ancestors once dabbled with fiends, resulting in their Tiefling ‘abomination’.  

That was never enough for Anko, who was always curious about how magic could improve the lives of her and her loved ones.  She also enjoys baking and helps her family with their small bakery to keep their poor neighborhood fed.  Her adventures with the party have helped her escape her fear of racism and gain confidence as a fledgling mage (now a level 20 through their epic world-saving adventures!).

Anko has been a delight to play as I’ve grown with her as she’s matured into a stronger person. It gives me hope I can do the same for myself in real life and bring happiness and comfort to others as well the way she does!

I drew the original sketch back in January and never got around to finishing it till now.

And here’s a detail shot so we can appreciate those freckles!

I know this isn’t like the other art I share here, but I figured you all might enjoy it anyways!  I’ve also shared more in-depth WIPs over on my Patreon Discord server, which all Patrons should have access to.

Everyone needs something that refreshes their creative well and tabletop RPG’s have been that therapy for me since I was a high school kid.

Do you guys play games?  Which ones?  What kind of character do you play?  If not, what’s your creative outlet?  Feel free to geek out with me!  I love to hear about this kind of stuff.

PS.

Are you a $5+ Patron?  Do you want a PSD file of this drawing to study?  Let me know in comments and I can share it for you guys, but only if there’s actually some demand for it.

AUG 2016 Character Jam: Princess Peach

See the full image here.  Sadly there is no video with commentary this month since my mic didn’t pick up my voice. 🙁

The chosen character for the Favorite Video Game Character theme was Vanessa’s suggestion of Princess Peach!  I couldn’t resist drawing such an iconic princess.  I might just have to bring this one to final when I get the time, as I had much fun with the concept of a plate mail Peach!

For suggesting the most inspiring idea, Vanessa gets to keep the art for any non-profit purpose she desires (drop me a line if you’d like the files).

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone!  Stay tuned for next months’ theme coming soon.

Next Character Jam Milestone:

If I can reach $200 in pledges, these monthly sketches will level up into fully painted pieces with simple backgrounds.  So help spread the word if you like these Character Jams and want a chance at even more detailed art!

See past Character Jams here.