DoA 5th Anniversary Arts

[aimeekitty]

Dec Arts Day 9!
On DA

This was a collaboration image done by Aimee C.(armeleia) and I for Den of Angels 5th Anniversary. Den of Angels is the largest English community for asian ball-jointed dolls. I was one of the founding members of Den of Angels and it's admin for a long time,... and eventually I retired and Aimee C. took over (along with the other volunteer moderators), so it's fitting that we do a collab for the anniversary!

The top figure with the blonde hair and dress was drawn and colored by me, and the lower figure with blue short hair was drawn by Aimee C. I meant to post this a while ago, but the file somehow got lost in my inbox.

You can get some t-shirts with the design, here.

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COUPLE UNRELATED THINGS:

♥ in lieu of that meme going around, how bout you just ask me questions and I'll answer. <3
or you can do it on twitter. By the way, I haven't had time to follow everyone and keep up with twitter and facebook, but if you @aimeekitty on twitter or you reply to a post on facebook, I -will- read it and respond where appropriate. <3

♥ Would you guys like to see a video demo on how I use COPIC markers or draw? (or would you like to see other types of videos...? Mitch is barred from answering this question.)
EDIT: I'll definitely do some drawing and marker tutorials then, when I get some time to figure out my setup, etc. :)

♥ If I did an art show, is it acceptable for me to do it with marker work? Or would I have to use watercolor or gouache or something? The reason I ask is that I've heard some people say they were worried about marker permanence over time? But I don't really know much about this. (I haven't noticed the colors fading, but I haven't really done a study.)

Comments

[junemermaid.livejournal.com]

I've started using unlined Deleter B4 paper for marker/ink work. It's the same paper I use for my comic pages so it holds ink really well but it doesn't have the non-photo-blues to get in the way~

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

how does it compare to the immediate bleed properties of regular copy paper? (which is what I typically use). I hate bristol because it's so thick that the colors don't bleed enough for me... I like having a watercolory feeling as I'm working.

[junemermaid.livejournal.com]

Oh God if you're working on copy paper that's like the MOST bleed you can get. The comic paper is made to take Copic inks so it doesn't bleed in an annoying way (save for reds, reds always feather on me!) but you can still paint with them. It's thinner stock than Bristol and even smoother than vellum Bristol. You can order thinner stock as most manga papers come in 2 thicknesses so why not try both and see which works better for you?

[aimeekitty.livejournal.com]

sounds like a good idea! sorry, I'm retarded, where do you order your's from?

Yeah, I like a LOT of bleed.