Hey everyruby,
Welcome to part one of the-art-I-made-when-I-was-bedridden-for-two-weeks-a-year-and-a-half-ago. This was honestly such a rough patch for me, as this is when I entered a long and exhausting endeavor with chronic pain and had to put my novel on the back burner for a while as I struggled to get through my studies. Weirdly enough, these are also some of my most treasured illustrations, perhaps because of the effort it took to finish them.
This one, for instance, holds such a special place in my heart, as this is the first time I was able to draw Headmistress Faewood exactly as I’d always imagined her. It was such a vital illustration for my own understanding of her character, and the way I’d describe her mannerisms in the chapters after.
And the eyes- These must be the prettiest eyes I have ever drawn in my life and I have absolutely no idea how I did it- not even a little. I know it involved about twenty or thirty layers though XD Perhaps one day I’ll be able to draw eyes like these again when I get to draw another close-up.
Speaking of close-ups- Yes, I decided to fill in the entirety of her frizzy long hair *by hand*. Did it take me two and a half hours? Yes. Could I have done it with a brush? Probably. Do I regret anything? Nope. I mean- look at the results! I absolutely love the way her hair turned out, and I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat!
Finally, this is also the first time we got to take a closer look at her pendant. I kinda wish I’d gone in for more detailing, but it does look quite balanced here so I think I’ll leave that to when it’s the focus of an illustration.
Keep living the Magic
Chloë Joëlle Frostthorn ✿
"The Rubyix Saga" is an illustrated novel project I work on next to my studies- with "The Rise of Nevadora" being the first out of a planned series of seven books.
The first 4 chapters are up and readable in full on the website! Currently updating chapter 5!
✿ Release radar:
~ Speedpaint updated cover chapter 1 | February 6th
~ Speedpaint updated cover chapter 3 | February 10th
Links:
✿ Artwork: www.deviantart...
✿ Website: therubyixsaga....
✿ Wattpad: www.wattpad.co...
Platforms:
✿ linktr.ee/chlo...
The original soundtrack used in this video called "Dance Of The Fairy" was made for the Rubyix project by my good friend and music producer Thomas! ~ You are NOT allowed to use this soundtrack for any purposes without permission from a member of the Rubyix verse! ~ Also, you can find Thomas on these platforms:
Instagram: @therealtomtalon
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SoundCloud: TheRealTomTalon
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