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To care
The boys that care. 💙I also made an alternative version of Kaladin with blue eyes. The uniform he wears is the Highmarshal kit from the later books, so he'd be blue-eyed more often than not, but I love him so much with brown eyes - and there are some small stretches there where his eyes are back to brown, so I...
To care - sketch
(Mildest of spoilers for Oathbringer/Wind and Truth)Caring is a huge topic in the Stormlight Archive. In Rhythm of war, I loved a line Hesina, Kaladin’s mother, says to his father:“Your sonis a soldier, Lirin. A soldier who inherited his father’s determination, skill, and compassion. You tell me honestly. Who wou...
All six: Szeth finished!
… and for all I based him on a German actor, he ended up looking just a little bit like my brother-in-law. 😳 So, apparently, very German? The voice actor on Graphic Audio also employs a slight German-ish accent for him, as far as I can tell (don’t laugh, I’m really bad at this), so that seems to be a pattern.
Six fanarts: Rysn and Navani
I can finally proclaim that my iPad no longer turns Rysn into Ryan. 😂I'm not too happy with her; I totally have no image in my head for Rysn, and don’t care much for her, so it was hard to pin her down. Navani did not turn out like I imagine her, but she's sufficiently spectacular, so she can pass. I loose...
Six fanarts: Rock
Funnily, I had no image in my head for Rock. Intellectually, I knew it was a combination of Māori, red hair, and a weird shave, but it took this artwork to solidify that in my head - but now, he could not have looked any other way. So, Rysn next, huh? You guys are really giving me a workout here. ;)
Six fanarts: Teft
Here's Teft, our favourite gruff sergeant-turned-bridgeman-turned-sergeant! Next up is Rock. Is it weird that I see him similar to a Māori? Something about the way the Unkalaki language works sometimes…
Portrait - the Lopen
"Oh. Oh. Question for you! What did the one-armed Herdazian do to the man who stuck him to the wall? - Nothing. The Herdazian was 'armless."Lopen is one of my absolute favourite supporting characters from the Stormlight Archive. He's good for a lot of comic relief, often containing surprising wisdom. Fo...
I know you were expecting something refined…
… sorry. 😂I've gone crosseyed over the most recent piece and needed to unwind a little… so I thought to make good on that threat about drawing Shallan and Kaladin in the style of Helen Oxenbury, in "We're Going on a Bear Hunt".After spending a week on a sketch(and scrapping it eight times), it wa...
"I accept this journey" - BIG Wind and Truth Spoilers!! (Sketch is somewhat safe)
So, I’m finally processing the last book of the Stormlight Archive series. Do not read on if you want to avoid spoilers!! And beware, they're massive. I got that one halfway through WaT....."Thank you, the Wind said. Herald.“Kaladin,” Syl said. “Your eyes.”“What about them?”“Dark brown,” she w...
Chasm journey
"Have you ever asked yourself if there’s a simpler explanation? Could it be that people don’t like you, not because you’re darkeyed, but because you’re just a huge pain in the neck?"My daughter absolutely abhors enemies to lovers stories. Fortunately, this is a classic case of hate-each-others-guts to f...
Kaladin and Shallan - chasm trip sketches
The second book, Words of Radiance, holds a very special place in my heart. Especially the "chasm trip" chapters, where Kaladin and Shallan go from driving each other up the chasm walls to saving each other's lives, and opening up their heart to the other in a way they’ve never done with anyone. I wouldn...
Bridge run
Arrows zipped past Kaladin, killing the other two men in the front line with him. Several other arrows smacked into the wood around him, one slicing open the skin of his cheek.He screamed. In horror, in shock, in pain, in sheer bewilderment. Never before had he felt so powerless in a battle. He’d charged enemy fortif...
A bridge run, and a wound in an inappropriate place
Yup, I’m down to drawing two scenes at the same time. 😅1: Kaladin’s first bridge run, from The Way of Kings. I spent two days on the underlying Clip Studio Paint file, but this was a pain even WITH it - I couldn’t have pulled it off without!2: A scene from Oathbringer - some spoilers follow, also a minor one f...
"Fashion?!”
Those two boys. 😁It's funny how different fandoms bring out different looks in me. Tolkien is pastelly. Critical Role is comicky. And Stormlight Archive is high contrast with realistic lighting. I'm extremely pleased with how that worked out here. I've put together a little mini brushsetwith everything I...
Mini brushset: Crisp and Watery for Procreate
Here's a little mini set to create both crisp and watery watercolour effects in Procreate! It contains everything to do the effects as in the image above. No paper background or lineart brushes included, but the Ultramarine Tex Darkener can serve as a paper texture!
"Fashion?"
“Fashion?” Kaladin asked. He hadn’t intended to speak, but it came out anyway. “You’re spending the highstorm looking for new clothing?” Adolin snapped the book closed. “But you only wear uniforms,” Kaladin said, confused. “Do you need to be here, bridgeboy?” Adolin demanded. “Surely nobody is goi...
Four lifetimes (finished)
I'm totally in love with the contradictions here. The highly-decorated, uniformed (if scruffy) war hero crying in his mother's arms. And of course the COMPLETELY oblivious Syl celebrating a moment that only holds a hint of being potentially joyful -- once Kaladin's parents have overcome their shock of learn...
Lineart request: Orym Nouveau
For Catherine! If you have any lineart of mine you'd like to give a shot, let me know. :) We'll just do it like this! Also, Stormlight Archive prints are available in my shop! The coupon codes apply. <3
Four lifetimes (very minor spoiler book 3)
She raised her gloved safehand to her lips, gaping, and the tray slipped down in her other hand, tumbling bandages to the floor. Shockspren, like pale yellow triangles breaking and re-forming, appeared behind her. She dropped the tray and reached to the side of Kaladin’s face with a soft touch. Syl zipped around in a...
Shallan's … tabletop carvings
As Kaladin settled into the seat, he noted some of the scratched-in sketches Shallan had done with a knife on the tabletop. One was a rather unflattering picture of him in oversized boots.(The Rhythm of War)I had to. 😂Next up: some more serious art. Family reunion with Kaladin's parents, anyone? I‘m already re...
Shallan's sketchbook
Minor spoiler for books 2 and on: Shallan develops multiple personalities for multiple situations, and their taste in men differs, making matters a little complicated sometimes. 😂 They sometimes seep in, or even take over, when she sketches. The personality with a lot of interest in Kaladin is Veil, sketched top rig...
A fine depiction of the young captain
Shallan paused, looking at the doodle she’d been doing. Actually, it was a bit more complex than a doodle. It was… kind of a full sketch of Kaladin’s face, with passionate eyes and a determined expression. “May I?” Jasnah said, holding out her hand for Shallan’s notebook. She relinquished it. “A fine depi...
The trial - finished
Very happy with how this turned out, especially the audience in the back - that really was a quick way of doing a crowd! If only all crowds were blue-glowing honourspren. 😁Adolin is such a sweetheart. I'd been trying to remember who he reminded me of, particularly in this pic, and my husband took once glance at ...
The trial (major plot spoilers for books 3 and 4)
Don't read on if you’re reading the series and want to preserve a moment of absolute jaw-drop. The picture doesn’t spoil anything by itself, so you’re safe there.Adolin pulled free and crossed the stage. He supported Maya, putting her arm across his shoulder to hold her up as he would a wounded soldier. She c...
The Dog and the Dragon
First off, a HUGE thank you to all your kind words and support yesterday - that helped a world, meant the day, made my ton. Or the other way round. <3 "It won't be like that for me," Kaladin said. You told me it would get worse.""It will," Wit said, "but then it willget better. Then it will ...
This has been coming... (Patreon dial-back)
Hey my wonderful people, I've told you that I'm going through a difficult time right now, and that there's a whole lot of mess in my life I have to take care of. It won't be done in a week, or a month, or even a year either. Because of that, I can't devote as much energy to my Patreon as I want to, ...
Mental health (The Dog and the Dragon)
So, one of the reasons why Stormlight Archive hit such a huge nerve with me is the way it treats mental health and illness. For some very personal reasons.The year is 27 days old, and out of my family of four, three of us have been to doctors or in hospital for mental health emergencies. Not a good way to start the yea...
"I will protect even those I hate" - finished
This took WAY too long, wow. Most of it was fiddling with the king on the ground, and chickening out with the colouring stage. Funnily, once I did the Shardplate last night, it tied everything together when I'd thought it'd pull everything apart. Explanation for those who haven't read the books and are NOT ...
"I will protect even those I hate" - wip
The first time I drew Shardplate, I swore myself never to draw it again. Of course I broke that vow. Shardplate is a pain*, but boy, does it look cool.*(as Kaladin can attest, especially if you’re punched in the gut with it)Incredibly, I‘m almost through the fourth book, Rhythm of War, by now. The scenes I want to ...
"I will protect even those I hate"
“I’m sorry, Kal,” Moash said, stepping forward. “I should have made it quick at the start.” The Words, Kaladin. That was Syl’s voice. You have to speak the Words! I FORBID THIS. YOUR WILL MATTERS NOT! Syl shouted. YOU CANNOT HOLD ME BACK IF HE SPEAKS THE WORDS! THE WORDS, KALADIN! SAY THEM! “I will protec...
