In honor of her departure, we have Neo Kalos Queen Serena done in the Sailor Moon manga style. Her dress was really fun to play around with to mimic that of her anime appearance. You were an amazing character Serena, thank you for everything, especially that you know what at the end ;) Painted in photoshop.
Just like with the Mewtwo pinup, I started this one of Joy several months ago and figured it would make for a nice VDay illustration to get it out of WIP limbo. And just like with Mewtwo, neither of them had backgrounds planned so most of the week leading up to completing each illustration was me scrambling to add a BG and hoping I’d make it in time. OTL
I’m really proud of how these two illustrations have turned out, both in feeling more confident in replicating the OG Pokemon anime style and in my BG abilities. I think when I have a chance, I’ll post some WIPs of the chaos that is my perspective drawings - they’re probably more chaotic than they ought to be, but I’m still in the midst of nailing perspective and interior design down. It drives me crazy sometimes but I feel the time it takes is worth it.
I also do not have an obsession with Sakura blossoms. Not at all.
PS: This is V2. I’m sure you know where to find V1. ❤