Art: 017/100 Themes - Blood

"Sanguion." Blood. - 17/100 Themes.

That isn't red wine they're drinking. The dark-mages in the Alisian warrior castes will drink human and animal blood for religious reasons. The magically higher pH of dark-mages reduces chance for infection but can make open wounds more disastrous.


"Little brother, prove to me that you are true Alisian. Drink with me."

Rivek lifted the class to his lips. The contents, now congealing, flowed like salty syrup onto his tongue. He tasted iron, better than any pedestrian ambrosia, and he'd never been more satiated in his life.

Art: 016/100 Themes - Questioning

"Interegon." Questioning. - 16/100 Themes.

Infer what you will.

Commissions: OPEN

I'm going to do work in my ornate pencil style. A single character is $30, a couple is $50 - add color tinting (like this) for $10 more. They're 7"X10". You will be e-mailed a high-resolution TIFF. No originals will be shipped. Send me a note if you are interested. Please give me a lot of character information and any specific symbols desired in the ornamentation.

This would be $30:
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Day-10-08-Innocence-148645902
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Mondigan-13-Misfortune-151659401
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Day-14-12-Insanity-149096796
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Day-11-09-Drive-148756275

This would be $50:
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Mondigan-15-Silence-152166750
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Day-05-3-Light-148028969
http://fongmingyun.deviantart.com/art/Day-08-06-Breakaway-148382675

Art: Gaia Art Trades

An old art trade I owe Ebonykat from Gaia Online. So sorry I'm so late!


Another commission from Gaia Online, for a Chain Wallet item. I'm trying to improve my inks. I rarely get the chance to.

Art: Global Game Jam 2010 Philadelphia

Ted called me up last week and said his team was doing a farce JRPG for the Global Game Jam. Now, I am well-versed in pretty boys and stereotypes, so he asked me to come along and do some work. On premises, he tells me their theme is "deception"... but their constraints are "rain," "plain," and "Spain." Thus, some interesting (and bad) art ensued.

Check out the resulting game here: http://globalgamejam.com/2010/classic-deception

Here's the background. I'm surprised it only took four hours. I actually like how this turned out. I didn't have time to add in the Spanish flags, but look! Bulls!


And of course, we need a female character who has oversized eyes, poor anatomy, and over-endowed chest. And unnecessary buckles. Cel-shaded for maximum JRPG effect! The "Spain" thing means she's a Flamenco dancer.


And now, are all-too-girly-boy matador with an extraneously large sword. And buckles. Just flats because I ran out of time.


I forgot how hard it is for me to draw anime style.

Art: PE Gifting II

A gift for Luniara on Private Exchange. Her character, just getting out of the pool.

I almost forgot how good the results on cel shading could be if you play with light correctly - and it's much faster than painting, too.

Art: 015/100 Themes - Silence

"Silenzon." Silence. - 15/100 Themes.

Given her social position, Willow tends to be more forward than Rivek. She doesn't often let her hair down, but it's very nice when she does.

And as for the motifs - the wings are symbolic of Rivek, whose alternate form is the falcon. The antlers are symbolic of the stag - the emblem of Tyris, Willow's country. As for flowers, the stylized lilies and roses, both white, are representative of Rivek and Willow, respectively. They also take up space nicely.


"Rivek Ildorus Ailinar, stop worrying. Just shut up and kiss me."

Art: 014/100 Themes - Smile

"Suria." Smile. 14/100 Themes.

Willowren is a poor politician in that her emotions are always easily read off her face. She is holding Rivek's contract. Despite what her banter may say, she is genuinely happy and relieved.

My writing is getting worse now that I'm back at university.


"You're dressed nicely today, Will."

"I thought I should look nice for when you got back."

"Actually, I really think you just look like you're up to no good."

"I'm just pleased you've returned to me alive."

"I'd really rather you didn't put it that way."

"Now, what did you say about my dress?"

"I think you look cute."

"That's what I wanted to hear."

Art: 013/100 Themes - Misfortune

"Sanrujea." Misfortune. 13/100 Themes.

Rivek is good at math and highly dislikes games where he has no control over the outcome. Bohren is an easy con. Rivek knows where to get weighted dice. Bohren does not.


"No goddamn way, Riv. This game is pure luck. You just beat me six times."

"Well, given the probability, it's possible. Although, highly unlikely."

"Shut up. You cheated."

"..."

"You cheated."

"Yeah."

"Why?!"

"To see how long it'd take you to notice."

"Notice my punching you in the face."

Art: PE 85

Finished the Nina piece for Kichisu. I like her character design. Unfortunately, I can't explain my "implicit doorway" layout or her badly painted hands.

Although, I was going for a new style with the lineart and anatomical exaggeration. It's not my everyday style, but I like it.