A Comic To Try And Sort Through Some Difficult Feelings About Being An Artist And A Reminder To Not Forget

A comic to try and sort through some difficult feelings about being an artist and a reminder to not forget who you are.

Look, if I introduced a WIP on here excitedly and then promptly never mentioned it again, it doesn’t mean I’m not working on it, it means I’m slowly rotating it in my mind like a rotisserie chicken and then went out to the grocery store to buy several other rotisserie chickens while I wait for it to cook and then slowly started rotating those rotisserie chickens and repeat

First-Bloods (Borderlands Fan Clan)

Descendants of the first peoples on Pandora, decades before Dahl put prisoners on the planet. They are survivors, and will protect themselves and their family with everything they have.

They are evolved to survive Pandora's harsh environments, built with tough skin and muscular bodies. Males and females have very little differences besides genetalia and small breasts found on females. There is no sense of a "weaker" or "stronger" sex, both are held with the same level of respect. Genders are also the least of their concerns, same as sexuality. Be strong, and you will be accepted.

In their minds, the stronger a person is, the more appeal or respect they gain. Those who are deemed 'weak' or 'unfit' were cast out and left to die. This worked great for the clans survival, but it also meant that infighting was common. In order to gain a role higher than your own, you must best the current member in hand to hand combat. This is done away from the camp so that the blood does not attract animals that may harm any children.

The First-Bloods are a highly family oriented clan, holding parents and children above themselves. New parents will have the first choice of meats, so that they are strong enough to protect the young.

Every piece of a kill is either used for tools, clothing, or food. Nothing would be left behind of the carcass once this clan has found it. Even bones were eaten, while hides and skulls were used for armor.

The alphas of the clan are the strongest of the group, and are rarely related to the clan leaders before them. A fighting ring is set up if someone wants to challenge the alpha, and the fight is a territory wide event. The First-Bloods love to watch huge and bloody events.

Very primal/animalistic behaviors, but are extremely cultured. Their traditions of feasts and naming conventions have stuck around for generations.

They hold a huge feast whenever a member of their clan is killed during a territorial dispute, consuming the body of the deceased alongside any favored foods. The blood left over is then smeared onto the hands of next of kin, and handprints are made on the mouth of their cave.

First-Bloods name their children after any skills that are shown during development. (For example, One-shot was named after her ability to shoot down prey with one arrow. Her aim was unmatched.) Before this special name is given, a unique whistle is used to call each child.

Upon the success of a child's first hunt, the clan will undergo a week long celebration. The first thing that will be done is the burning, in which the child will have half of their torso burnt by an incendiary weapon. This is a final test of strength, and will allow other First-Bloods to recognize their clan mates from far away.

More to come, these are just some basic ideas

Cole Brookstone, my dearly beloved for 12+ years.

Decided to give Cole a war scythe for these images, as I had watched some videos about this weapon. Although... When you think about it, it would be more impressive for Cole to wield a farming scythe.

The shape and curve of a farming scythe would cause him to use an extremely unique fighting style, one that cannot be copied by those with other weapons. Scythes are not as versatile as swords or nunchucks, and therefore anyone who fights with them will really need to switch up their style.

I am diving headfirst back into my Ninjago fixation, and it is amazing. I missed this show so much, and I am so happy to finally be drawing the boys!

Pspspsps oc making resources

Here's a website for comparing character heights

Here's another

Pronoun dressing room for trying out different names or pronouns for your ocs (I'm aware that's not it's intended purpose but I use it for that too)

Behind the name is a massively extensive website for names which includes a ton of ethnicities and adjustables (and a randomizer!)

Anyone can add on if you have more!

GOD HE IS SO HANDSOME

“The power of the sun in the palm of my hand”