A new batch of drawing prompts for you to play with this coming October! Enjoy!
Okay so I know i've already shared the link on some of Discord servers I'm on, and the only reason I didn't make a proper Tumblr post is because it was at complete ass-o-clock, so doing it now.
I'm in trouble. My phone is lost (probably, stolen, given it was most likely on the bus and I had it in a jacket pocket instead of bag or jeans pocket), and with that I've lost pretty much all means of contact and online connection on the go, since I don't have a backup. I did got a cheap phone meant for calls and restored my SIM, but to get a new one will take time (restored SIM is partially blocked and wont accept any messages from banks, which includes the marketplace to set up split payment). To make matters worse, while I did got my paycheck yesterday, I got less than I usually do since I was on vacation last month, and after paying rent and monthly payment for credit card I am left with. very little to live on till 27th. (Not to mention I haven't paid for internet yet, which would very well leave me completely offline.)
So I'm opening emergency commissions to stay afloat and pay for a new phone later. You can see my price sheet in this post here
The only available method of payment for me is via Boosty here (the page includes instructions on how to pay for your commission)
If you can't afford commissioning me, please at least spread the word. That would mean a world to me.
Been thinking about Galacta knight and his use of fire. I've actually got a few headcannons about it if you want to have a read!:
So! I've actually got a whole system worked out for how I think magic in the Kirby universe might work, but let's just look at this goof first. *puts him under a magnifying glass*
To start, every mage has their own unique form of Energy magic. It's essentially their "default" manifestation of mana; the caster's most natural state of magic. It is generally seen as the safest type of magic to use, easily channeled through the body and moldable enough to use in a wide range of spells. As a bonus, its drawbacks are small, requiring a mage to burn through nearly all their mana reserves before they'd have to deal with any advirse effects. Galacta knight uses this type of magic for things like his energy swords and abusing the laws of nature by using his own mana as an ill advised substitute for sleep.
Some find their Energy magic limiting on its own, prompting research into other forms of magic to tie into their spells, such as elemental magic.
Fire magic, like all elemental magic, can be quite costly against its user if not used with caution. Every use raises the caster's body temperature, leading to sweating and eventual coughing. Abuse of the element will envitably cause minor to severe burns at channeling sights, depending on one's tolerance and overuse. It is important to time attacks and casts far enough apart from each other to allow the body time to cool down again. Some learn counter elemental spells to cut down on this recovery time—such as water or ice magic to counter fire—but such rapid heating and cooling is dangerous and harmful to the body.
Galacta knight is an incredible fire mage, having a natural aptitude for it, given his affinity. The vast majority of magic users are born, or soon develop, an affinity to a specific kind of magic. They're brought into the world with an innate understanding of that type, though it may take some time before they realize what it is. Galacta knight's being fire gives him a better tolerance to its effects than most. Even so, he is not immune, and manifesting blisteringly hot flames within one's core is, generally, unrecommended (nevermind setting your whole body alight in a blaze of glory). It's typical to see mage's using weapons or heatproof gloves as their channeling sights to help prevent self-inflicted burns, and Galacta will typically use his lance or shield for this. However, spells can often be charged and fired off faster and more powerfully when expelled through the body alone. That, and breathing fire looks cool as hell. Galacta figures a parched throat and dry eyes for a couple hours is worth the payoff. He's tried the whole counter element deal to cool off faster, but Water magic doesn't mesh well with him. He lacks the the serenity and steady flow at his core to understand it.
Also! As a fun little addition. If you're wondering why I ting his fire pink, it's because that's the color of his natural Energy magic. Elemental magic is still dependent on the user's own mana pool, with it's appearance changing from mage to mage depending on the individual's natural magic properties.
This is just my own thoughts I've scraped together into the doughy mixing bowl of my brain, of course. And, like dough, these thoughts are subject to change and grow later on. I've got some thoughts on the ins and out of How elemental magic, and the other types, are cast in terms of the technical (l say loosely cause it's literally magic) aspects of them, but I don't have all those details ironed out yet. My mind is a fickle thing, never wanting to settle on one headcannon or another. It's part of the reason I hesitate to write and draw longer character scenes and interactions, my opinions of them constantly shifting. But! I do think I'm getting to the point where I can keep them somewhat consistent in my head. Thus, my little fire magic spiel.
LET'S GOOOOOO 🌟
They didn't forget about them.
All of my Skirby & Squeaks art, compiled here for your convenience. Links to each individual piece (complete with tags of my silly rambles and headcanons) down below. This was a lot of fun! A bit stressful at some points (character comps are a bench to organize, haha), but I'm glad I managed to get it done. I love these dorks so much and hope to maybe do more with them in the future. I hope y'all liked them as well!
Part 1 - SK & Squeakers | Part 2 - More SK & Squeakers
Part 3 - SK & Storo | Part - SK & Spinni | Part 5 - SK & Doc
Part 6 - SK & Daroach | Part 7 - More SK & Daroach
Sketches started btw 12/23 - 06/24, renders started 05/20/24, finished 06/24/24.
3 months and 2 week, 8 frames per second again, 5 grams of nothing, that's the power of procrastinating on a animated gif redraw for way longer than the original which it shouldn't...but it did, cause I'm slower than your typical social media digital artist lmao
comparison with the new one in krita on the left and old one in flipnote on the right
just in case they get confused...
The butterfly of paradise is drawn to the realm of the living where it senses an ancient powerful soul that needs to be claimed. There it was led to a princess who seems to be imbued with water magic. Curious to know more, it flies towards her. The closer it got, the more soul power it felt. It then catches the attention of the princess and she reaches out to the butterfly unaware of its other worldly power but feels that something is…off. The butterfly starts to cast its judgment upon her and it begins to feast on her soul transforming into the fearsome scarlet clad knight of the underworld, Morpho Knight.
This was done back in December of 2023.
I have shared the funny butterfly orb before just without any context hehe.
I think Gala would look pretty in a flower crown 🌸
Yellow daffodils are associated with new beginnings and rebirth. They are strong, resilient flowers that regrow every year.
Petunias, by contrast, can mean deep resentment and anger.
I may have nearly forgotten about MD's birthday and was reminded of it because of a gift submission for her 😅😅😅
I'm just here looking at art. Rarely posts actual art. Banner art by me
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