Tuesday, October 22, 2013

INKtober Day 19: Hedgehog & Bug

Okay, this one almost feels like cheating it's so simple. Sort of ran out of steam on it.
Also, I needed to catch up so...

Sunday, October 20, 2013

#INKtober Day 18: Feirce Orc

Welcome to Orthanc! Now please leave.

Don't laugh, you would be cranky too if you had to work for a jerk like Saruman.

Speaking of which, I saw the new Hobbit trailer in front of 'Gravity' this afternoon! It looks like it's 
going to be a really good movie - it appears as though things are going to get 
a little more complex in the second installment, which is good in my opinion.
And Benedict Cumberbatch as Smaug is going to be fantastic.

'Til next time folks!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

INKtober Day 17: General Brutus of the Mastodon Marines


After receiving a commission in the Continental Drift army, Mr. Brutus went on to forge a 
distinguished career for himself as a General. It soon became clear that when fighting
Smilodon Guerrilla forces, there were few as skilled as General Brutus of the Mastodon Marines.

INKtober Day 16: Pumpkin Gnome


I like drawing this little gnome guy. I may watercolor it soon, but I just didn't have the time
to do a good job with it today.

INKtober Day 15: Ugly Dragon


Not really sure what happened here, I knew that I hadn't drawn a dragon yet for Inktober, 
so I did. But things got a little crazy. 
You can bet that he isn't one of the good guys.

INKtober Day 14: Her Royal Majesty the Queen




When Her Majesty the Queen commands, you'd better obey.

(My apologies again for the strange image quality on some of these... I don't understand
why some images are showing up grainy and blurry and others aren't?
It seems no matter the resolution I save as, it still happens).

INKtober Day 13: Royal Guard

Life on the Calormene/Archenland border frontier is not easy, but being in the pay of the Tisroc's Royal Guard is a good way for a Narnian Dwarf to learn the secrets of the Calormenes,
in order to better inform The High Kings and Queens in Cair Paravel of enemy movements.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

INKtober Day 12: Mr. Tortoise in His Sunday Best


Well, I've missed 4 days of Inktober (is it more? I don't really know!) So I'm trying to make up for it.
I drew this one on Sunday, but it really was supposed to be Saturday's drawing. I have some more
drawings in the works, but they're going to have to wait until tomorrow. 
Sorry about all the crazy confusion!

Mr. Tortoise always wears his Sunday best when he goes out to call on his neighbors. He is particularly proud of the blue feather in his fedora and his yellow necktie, which was 
lovingly sent to him by his grandmother Gertrude some years back.

Friday, October 11, 2013

INKtober Day 11: Elf




Today's Drawing: An Elf! 
This may or may not be a Legolas from The Lord of the Rings.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

INKtober Day 10: Chobo the Warrior Tabby (Spera Fan Art)


Chobo the Warrior Tabby is also a character from Spera. He's a treasure hunting, no-nonsense cat.
He's one of my favorite characters from the comic, and it was a lot of fun drawing and painting him.

INKtober Day 9: Yonder (Spera Fan Art)



So, this is the second thing I've drawn for Inktober this year that is on fire. I'm okay with that.
This is Yonder from the webcomic Spera, which you can find here. I enjoy reading it periodically and I really enjoy the diverse set of artistic styles and sensibilities that the project brings to the table.
I've wanted to do some Spera fanart for some time, so Inktober seemed like a great chance to make it happen.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

INKtober Day 8: Hipster Cat



"Hipster Cat"

*NOTE: Drawing the Sword is unaffiliated with Starbucks, Inc., and does not condone the consumption
of Pumpkin Spice Lattés or any beverage containing pumpkin flavoring
of any kind. The views expressed here belong solely to the cat.
Viewer discretion is advised.