Banjo playin' Demon creature

Another week, another random picture. Another day, another dollar, not working my whole life away but probably should because I'm absolutely USELESS to society!

... Wynn Steward, everyone.

Just to clarify, I have like, no idea how to draw banjos... or any musical instrument, for that matter. I just made random stuff up as I went along.

... Not bad for not knowing what I was doing though, eh? :)

HOW DARE YOU

Heyo! Guess who drew another picture for you guys? Yup! It'sa me!

It's another kangaroo though, but I guess that's okay. Kangaroos are cool. Quirky, but cool.

I've been playing around with hairstyles this week. Mostly figuring out how to draw braids, but I've also been experimenting with kinda... I don't really know how to explain it, uh... well, basically what you see up there in the picture.

Brain still doesn't want to draw anything UV related.

This makes me sad, cuz' I love my stupid sassy children.

One day...

Shark Creature

Hello! Guess what my brain wanted me to draw again? Yup. Another ocean dweller.

But that's cool, because they are technically a part of the UV universe! Ah, the majestic Egyptian-esch race of the underwater world... Obsessed with all forms of music and art, protectors of kelp-forests, and lovers of destroying entire fleets of ships, causing hundreds of sailors to drown because of reasons.

... Mostly revenge, I think, because in the olden days, sailors thought it was bad luck to have women on their boats, so whenever they found a stowaway, they'd throw 'em overboard.

......

*AHEM*

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go off and enjoy my first Splatfest in Splatoon 2! Team Action, prepare to get absolutely owned! 

*Kehehehe*

Street Rodent

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! How was your first week of the new year? Decent? Good. Let's finish it with a nice picture post from yours truly, and ignore the fact that said yours truly just spent the majority of the week playing Splatoon 2 and didn't pick up a pencil until Friday afternoon...

I've always wanted to draw a beanie, but never actually bothered to try until now! Might consider doing it again when I next decide Midnight needs some more stealth-wear. Because as comfy as that green jacket of his looks, it's visible from friggin' SPACE.

Not exactly optimal when you're a thief. Although I guess Midnight wouldn't care; he'd probably take it as a challenge! Anyway, goodnight people! :)

Toothpaste Kangaroo

HELLO! Guess what I literally did for an entire week? Yup! Play Splatoon 2!

So far I've managed to complete story mode, level up to 14, and become a Professional in Salmon Run! Now I just have to level up 9 more times and then I can get my Mini Splatling back! Ah, the joys of grinding for weapons...

ANYWAY...  Managed to whip up a picture in time for the weekly post, so I guess I was a little productive. Not gonna do a New Year's post, though, cause I have a sneaking suspicion I'm going to be a little too busy to think (or care) about that kinda stuff, so  have a toothpaste inspired kangaroo instead!

No, my braces aren't driving me insane, I just though it would be kinda cool to have a greenish-blue and red colour scheme.

... Oh shush. S'not the weirdest thing I've drawn. Besides, you have to admit that this look pretty good! Anyway, hope to see you guys again next year! :)

*here's hoping this year doesn't suck*

Dino Kid

HI! Christmas is almost here, and all I'm feeling in the air is the HEAVY ANNOYNACE THAT I HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER WHOLE DAY BEFORE I CAN PLAY SPLATOON 2!!!

*deep breath*

...Here, have a chocolate dino boy~

After an entire week of arts' block, it feels great to finally ink and colour something properly, again.

 A Merry and happy day to you all, and may you always remember that anything you get for Christmas this year can be given back next year at the second-hand store! :)

Harland coming right back at'cha~

 Hello! So, without really meaning to, I might've accidentally drawn our residential cross-dresser again. But that's fine, cuz' out of all the main characters I have, he's probably the most festive and good-willed of the bunch...

... He's also a penguin. That technically fits in with the theme of this month.

And it's moments like these that I realize how much I love my characters. Especially the boys; Midnight being delightfully impish, Ollie with his mad cooking skills and anger issues frustration with being mistaken for a girl 24/7, and Harland just... just being awesome.

 He's sweet, excitable, loves to socialize with everybody, has an INSANE passion for clothing (especially dresses and jewelry) and has this weird fascination for Ruby that for the life of him refuses to shake off.

Aah, he was never the one to take no for an answer. Or a brick in the face.

... Make that a bagful...

Pictures Galore

 Well, well, well... Wouldja' look at that, folks? Looks like Christmas has come EARLY this year! And no, it wasn't because Santa Clause got hit by some of his gravity-defying reindeer again, or because one of his elves had spiked the eggnog; NO!

It was because I threatened the government to move the holiday to the 9th so we could all unwrap our gifts early and NOT be tortured for weeks and weeks and forget all about the true meaning of the Christmas~ Wasn't that THOUGHTFUL of me?

... Possibly? Well, you're welcome, in any case. Here, have some pictures from your new favorite terrorist!

Aaah... It feels good to post lots of pictures all at once, again.

Whelp... See you all next week! <3

 

Christmas Connie (Natural)

Hello! Tis' finally the season to be jolly, so let's kick this month off with something festive from the UV archives!

STARTING OFF with the return of one of the Nutthera girls in appropriate fashion~

I'm really proud on how the clothes came out in this. Especially the skirt. <3

Also, here's hoping I can come up with something Ru' and Harland related before December's over; that's my special goal for the next couple of weeks! 

[Those two should not be dating (and they aren't... WONT, for a good couple of years) but BOY are they so weirdly perfect for each other! Kinda freaky, actually.]

Blacker Midnight

Heyo! Been sick all week with an annoying cough, and no matter how hard I tried I couldn't draw anything new; had to go back and find an old sketch I could tidy up a bit before tonight.

Found this old Midnight doodle and I though it'd be fun if I made him a bit more Melanistic... So I did!

Dunno if I'll keep him this way (all depends on how hard it is to replicate) but he sure does look cool!

And in other news, I just got my braces! Hurts like the blazes right now (not to mention feels really weird), but I'm told it'll get better. After all, I'm gonna be wearin' em for a good year and a half or something; if that's not enough time to get used to them, I'm done for in the arts' department!

But in all seriousness, I should be good to get back to drawin' UV (or anything else I feel inspired to do at the time) pretty soon!

 ... Riiight as soon as I finish watching Gravity Falls again. Kehehehe~

Daddy's little Queen

 Hello! I made an attempt at drawing in pastel colours this week, as apposed to horrifically bright or dull ones.

... I think it turned out pretty good, too! Here, check it!

Suffice to say, I had a lot of fun with this! The legwarmers were a nice new challenge to try out, and a skill I'm (probably not) gonna need! Also the bow. That came out pretty good, too.

UV Sketches (2)

HI! Well, um... Didn't draw anything that much, but THAT'S OKAY cuz' I was at the dentist this week and felt weird for the past two days or so trying to figure out how to eat with FOUR LESS TEETH in my mouth. 

SO. Guess that means I have to show you some more of my secret doodles, instead of sending you all back in disappointment, huh? Okay. Here they are!

The R+H sketch is fairly old - a good month or two at this point - but I thought you guys might appreciate a quick moment from my favorite couple! Oh, and Harland is just being Harland up on the top right; reciting Shakespeare up to Ruby, who does not give two rolls of yarn, despite it being a weekday.

I drew the baseball Sapphire doodle this afternoon - so I was a little productive this week, but wasn't too fussed about outlining it or anythin'. Oh well. Gotta be lazy sometimes, right?

Sapphire Minarel (design update)

Hiya, kids! Decided it was about time I updated Sapphire's design a little... Nothing wrong with how she originally looked, but I think these little adjustments are needed. Both for my sanity, and her heritage.

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing the teenage lady with the thoughts of a well educated sailor and puppy-therapy enthusiast~

*drum roll*

SAPPHIRE DARA MINAREL!

... Yup. That was basically it. More yellow hair, a fluffier tail, vague hyena patterns, and... wait, no. That was legit it.

... Did you know she's into toxicology? Yeah. Also, she quite likes marine life but is too lazy to study about it.

Storm Mage

'Ello, chaps! Fancy meeting you all here on this glorious night! I'd offer you something to drink, but I'm not capable of phasing beverages through my side of the screen to wherever all you crazily delightful people are.

So instead, I shall show you this a-wonderful piece of art! My recent creation!

I dub it, STORM MAGE!

And now I remember why I don't draw grass in great detail. It takes FOREVER. And as we know, forever is a very long time.

... But the lightning sure looks cool, huh? I must admit, I kinda got a little carried away with drawing it, but never-mind; still looks pretty good, if I do say so myself.

"Seriously, dude."

Huh. Wasn't expecting to finish that UV picture quite that quickly, but hey, I'll take it! Any excuse to upload another something before Saturday is alright in my book!

 "Harland, I know you mean well and are just trying to be friendly to me, but for your own safety, I'd advise not kissing me right now... Seriously, you have no idea where my mouth's been lately..."

"... Where has your-..?"

"None of your bloody business. Now shut up and hand me that book, we've got stuff to do." 

*****

Situation is quite simple - Ruby spent all of the previous night hunting (stalking people and drinking their blood) and might have accidentally sorta overdid it... No sleep, couldn't stomach breakfast (but sure as heck tried), and going through the day feeling like death.

And Harland trying to flirt with her isn't exactly helping, either... If he doesn't keep his distance (or shut up), there's a high chance he'll be going to the blood bank to make a withdraw very shortly.

ANYWAY... I guess I'll be going back to work, then. Enjoy your week (if that is at all possible), and see you around on Saturday Night! I've sketched up another UV picture, but dunno if I'll be able to outline it or not... Haven't done a complex background in a while, but if worst comes to worse, I'll just colour the sketch and add it in the next post as a bonus. 

See ya~

Eel-like creature mermaid girl thing

HI GUYS! Guess what? I MADE A THING!

... Seriously, though, what is this? Don't get me wrong, it looks GOOD, whatever it is, but I have like... no idea what I've made. A fish monster? Eel mermaid? Hybrid sea-creautre?

... Well, it fits in with the theme of the month, in any case. That's a start, right?

 BTW, expect an UV picture in the next week or so, depending on how much stuff I want on my plate. Ruby related. Ah, that youthful ray of sarcastic sunshine. <3

"I swear, Fang..."

Afternoon, folks! Finally, after... 7 weeks...? Yeah, after seven weeks of delightfully colourful master-pieces, we finally have another Short Story! Unfortunately, I had to move it to be a SNP, but that's besides the point!

"I swear, Fang, if I catch a cold from this, consider yourself dead to me."

"Actually, you don't get colds from getting wet or from the air temperature, you get sick from viruses that-"

"Don't make me put you in the bag, mister."

*****

 Pretty short. Then again, not much else needs to be added. It's already pretty self explanatory, I think... Ruby's going out in a thunderstorm for some *ahem* apparently stupid reason (probably Fang wanted some fresh bread or something), and she's complaining bitterly at why she takes the time to look after the likes of him in the first place.

... I thought it was kinda funny. Needed the practice for rain, in any case. And Ruby sure looks snazzy in that raincoat! 

(I also finally figured out how to draw bags without making them look stupid. I haven't been able to stop adding them into pictures since.)

Anthropomorphic Fraener

Good evening, gentlemen! Awesome to see you all here on this glorious night! You all well? Yes? No? Depends? Could be worse? Mind my own business...?

Well, whatever you feel, I hope you at least appreciate the fact that I took time out of my week to draw this epic art-piece instead of writing!

(Not a complaint, mind you)

I thought it was about time I drew Fraener again. Been thinking about it for months, now, and after last week's Fang picture, I decided now would be a good a time as any! 

It's been a while, old chap

Hello! Guess what? Yeah, I wrote about over 1500 words this week in total. Pretty good considering I've barely made 400 words in the past actual YEAR... 

I think we're finally getting somewhere, people!

So, yeah... Didn't really draw that much this week. BUT, thankfully there's always the one guy I can resort to if I'm unprepared!

I needed to draw some Fang-y cuteness. I clearly don't draw enough of this guy... How can I tell?

 The majority of you guys still scream when a spider crawls up your shirt.

(Dang, I really need to draw up a Short Story Picture soon... Been a while since I've done a proper background, and BOY do I have ideas! Curse you brain for not cooperating...)

Undercover Vamparoo's 3rd Anniversary + NEWS

Heh... Recently took  a look at my calendar, and you'd never guess what I found out.

Undercover Vamparoo's Anniversary. 

TODAY.

Yeah, I know! I was surprised too! A whole three years since I've been posting on this blog!

So I thought it would at least be polite to upload something to celebrate the occasion. A little sketchy, of course, but considering the fact that I just got back from a two-month trip around Europe, I think we can let it slide...

 Yup. The gang just got a little bit bigger. Now besides the original terrible trio, we've now got a chocolate-addicted ball of enthusiastic fury, and a cross-dressing green penguin of AWESOMENESS! 

Seriously, Harland is cool. Honestly can't wait to show more stuff about him, especially with Ruby!

OKAY... now, once you've finished passing around the cake, let's get into a matter I've been meaning to get onto for a literal year now...

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I'm gonna see if I can start writing UV chapters again, but I think I need to ditch using AJ screenshots to illustrate my point... Sure, at the start of this blog it was helpful (heck, even fun), but now that takes way to much time to organize and that's generally not what you want when you trying to do a weekly thing... So, this time around, I'm just going to write the bleedin' thing and ignore trying to add pictures and whatnot.

Oh, don't worry! I'll see if I can add sketches to accompany said writing posts, but don't expect anything too fancy, m'kay?

Comics? Yeah, those aren't going anywhere anytime soon... I seem to have misplaced my motivation for Fraener's Past right now, but don't worry! Whenever I find it again, I'll see through it to the end. After all, Grandma's in there as well, and she has an even more interesting tale to tell!

Hmm... Whatelsewhatelsewhatelsewhatelse... OH YEAH! Random Short Stories will be... well, random, like before, and of course Picture Posts every Saturday Night. You know the drill. 

Thanks to everyone that's stuck around for as long as they have, and likewise to the new guys that just got here and are wondering what the heck is going on and who are these strange abominations that I call Original Characters!

LET THE CARNAGE CONTINUE!

*Raises cutlass in salute to a non-existing flag*