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It was true that Nicaise's complexion wasn't quite as clear as it had once been, between his slight stubble, and the temporary imperfections that inevitably heralded the transition from childhood, and the way the Akielon sun had peppered his otherwise pale skin with constellations of freckles over years of exposure. His lips were also no longer quite as pouty as when he'd been fifteen. In general, Nicaise's youthful roundness had sharpened. It had left his jaw more angular, and his cheekbones prominent enough to cast slight shadows that sharpened his face. They emphasised his eyes, which were no less huge, or any less blue, framed behind long eyelashes that were dark even tonight, when he hadn't bothered painting them after the exertions of the hunt.
That was all just part and parcel of Nicaise now looking more like a man rather than a boy, in Nikandros's opinion. He looked different, but certainly not lesser than before to anyone who didn't prefer unripe, doll-like features. Nikandros knew that Nicaise was painfully aware of how men with such preferences did exist. Apparently, those courtiers might be among them. But Nikandros definitely wasn't. Nikandros kind of wished that he could claim that he didn't find the signs of Nicaise's maturity attractive, because it was Nicaise, but Nikandros wasn't a very good liar when it came down to it.
"You're more appealing now by far than when I first met you," Nikandros assured Nicaise.
Nicaise met his eyes, not quite hiding his surprise. Or his hopefulness. "Yeah?"
It sounded like he was asking for more than Nikandros's confirmation of what he'd just said.
Despite himself, Nikandros heard himself saying it anyway. "Yes."
From @justanotherdaylikeanyother's Inevitably Ensnared (Chapter 8 specifically,) which I enjoyed immensely from start to finish (and honestly, the entire Veretian Flytrap series deserves a read.)
I actually had a lot of fun illustrating a scene from here and just really love being able to illustrate an older Nicaise (I had a little too much fun with the freckles but whatever, it made up for screaming at rendering drapery. Chiascuro helped with the background though.) In person, the eyes were done with a bit of colored pencil to make the blues pop!
Attempting to do some leafing before starting and oh my god its so fucking shining I love it.
Drawing an older!Nicaise for a fanfic that I adore that recently ended đź’– hoping to get this done to work on paintings and get juices flowing for Big Bang stuff
Being secretive on which one bc I'd like to tag them/the fic when finished (but kudos for guessing)
Finally finished with the sketch, now I have to work on the painting part. Yippee! Which’ll be fine, I got her down with some workable fixative so I can preserve these nice graphite lines.
For Pride, For Honor, For Glory
Summary: “Tell me how you sucker punched the crap out of that piece of shit Loras and embarrassed him to the point he won’t even look you in the eye.”
Tanner is fifteen years old. The pretty bastard of the army, a fledgling soldier, and a popular subject of gossip; Loras wants to see if he can add another notch on his belt.
It’s a GOT-type setting, so genre-typical warnings apply. Attempted sexual assault of a minor, intoxication.
It said something about Tanner and Allister’s closeness to where, even after a fuck, they were cordial enough to share the same bed, hold each other close, and engage in pillow talk that ranged from military tactics to the going-ons of the campsite.
Perhaps cordial wasn’t the right word. Tanner knew, but he’d rather Allister figure it out on his own than be forthright. They had gone this long without saying what they were, preferring to let the others guess and know with looks, touches, and a need to be together to signal what they meant to each other. Tanner looked at it that way, in any case.
Allister snorted before tossing his head back and letting a laugh out from deep in his chest. “No, no, no, really? That was you? You, the pretty bastard of the army?”
Tanner crinkled his nose and made a snort, then a laugh. “What, you think I don’t know how to throw a punch?” He gave a light shove to Allister’s chest.
“Never said that! Tell me how you sucker punched the crap out of that piece of shit Loras and embarrassed him to the point he won’t even look you in the eye,” Allister teased, toothy grin and a devilish delight in his eyes. He pushed Tanner’s hip with a tease, laughing when Tanner brushed his hand away.
“It’s a long story,” Tanner offered, to which Allister gestured to the dark night outside. They had hours until the morning.
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Working on things, forever happy with myself
Rituals
Already posted on AO3, but why not here too, hallo
Allister is Cae’s, Tanner and p much everyone else are mine.
Tanner walked around; grateful the numbers were few and far between. The battle had been fairly won, as far as a battle in a war could be. Silverfish walked with the grace she only mustered for Tanner, a fine silver grey mare with hair in the same color family but several tints lighter than her master’s. He dismounted her, taking his sword to behead and dismember the bodies. Enemy, ally; it didn’t matter. It was bad enough to fight an enemy you already defeated.
It was worse to kill a friend you had to bury again.
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The Spaces in Between
Commission for @chaddiecakes that took entirely too long, hey-oh.
Title from the How to Destroy Angels song.
It was a rare day off for the Lantos household, or specifically the women. Jin took the time to check up on the production and readings at the plant. He trusted Heru to tend to the house, and Tama to – not behave, but just be Tama. While like a sparrow, Tama made her nest; she’d fly back home, coming through the door filthy, askew and completely happy.
Today, her wings were clipped. Heru wanted her to stay inside to help with chores. Tama reacted as expected: put out, frustrated. Why shouldn’t she be allowed outside? Her father let her out all the time. And he liked the mess fine, last she noted. He knew where everything was, how the chaos operated for them both. Why didn’t Heru see that? Everything had its place; Heru insisted on uprooting everything.
Always with the cold logic, always with the reason; never with the heart, never with the instinct.
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Doodles I've been working on!
Hey y'all it's been a minute! So trying to cut down my data usage, use the library more frequently and post sketches for you :3 Meet Tanner, he's a grump in a medieval story I'm doing with a friend!
Haven't posted in a while (work and remodeling, aaaah) so here's an older wip in which I channel my inner tattoo artist and tat up an OC of mine.
Got in my local paper a few weeks back and I'm happy to share it with the entire world!
Lining up rp shit's always fun
Hey! I’ve been in a bit of a spot so I went ahead and reduced some originals for sale!
http://jesibeans.storenvy.com/collections/1638156-reduced
Some pieces from the end of last year that I finished fairly recently!
First one is Buklaklak which is a portrait of a friend, with a magnolia and gardenias. Done with inks and gold gum paste.
Second is Haughty, a sketch of my OC, Kohaku, in a haori with a fox stole.
Bottom is Sonata, also with Kohaku, with violin strings and one of the first times I’ve drawn his dragon tattoo. Done in ink and gold paste.
Available here: http://jesibeans.storenvy.com
Hey, gonna be livestreaming soon! Come hang out :D
Getting ready to stream soon, come say hi! http://www.twitch.tv/jesibeans
Some pieces I had finished finally!
normally detest doing things like this but: been in some financial straits as of late (debt, late bills and stuff.) any little bit would help or at least some signal boosting.
normally detest doing things like this but: been in some financial straits as of late (debt, late bills and stuff.) any little bit would help or at least some signal boosting.
normally detest doing things like this but: been in some financial straits as of late (debt, late bills and stuff.) any little bit would help or at least some signal boosting.
My booth babe and I are at table A009 along the wall at Delta H Con this year :D come say hi!
Pull Me Out - May 2017
Was alternating between calling this one Bloodlines (b/c there was supposed to be lines but I figured they'd be extra) and So Indiscreet (from Mother Mother's Reaper Man) but I opted for an Oh Land lyric instead. Watercolor, gouache (standard and acrylic,) ink, dish soap and salt washes. About 10x16.
Working on some paintings finally
Hey, all, if you wanted to buy prints from me but missed me at cons and the like, I’m running a sale on my Storenvy site!
My market place store is participating in the Black Friday (30% off,) Shop Small Saturday (25% off,) and Cyber Monday (40% off) sales. If you miss those, fear not, because my custom store is offering a deal from now until 15 December: 25% off your purchase of $15 or more (including originals!)
Hey, all, if you wanted to buy prints from me but missed me at cons and the like, I’m running a sale on my Storenvy site!
My market place store is participating in the Black Friday (30% off,) Shop Small Saturday (25% off,) and Cyber Monday (40% off) sales. If you miss those, fear not, because my custom store is offering a deal from now until 15 December: 25% off your purchase of $15 or more (including originals!)
And now I can happily say my online store is open :D come visit!
Thank you to everyone who came by!
Now that realmscon is wrapped up, I am on the process of overhauling my shop to include new pieces and prints! Keep an eye out :D and again thanks for saying hi/asking for commissions!
At Realmscon this year at table 70 :D come see me and my charming assistant/boyfriend! We'll be here all weekend!
oh my goodness gracious they are finished at laaaast
Shiro and Hunk from Voltron: Lgendary Defender :D these took a good while and while I unfortunately do not have any prints/stickers of them in time for Realmscon, I will have the originals for sale.