Hagoromo Tennyo

Nice little one hour session (thanks again back).  Colored half of the vajras this time.

Definitely a bit more patterning to go on her robes (and feathers and skin tone etc), but it's starting to look like something...

Sirens

Did another chunk of rocks and water.  I thought about adding a harp into the piece, but he is really liking the rock/water action (as well am I), so we're going to finish the arm with this motif.

Later we'll also layer some color over it, which should give a very muted tone to the background.  Got the inspiration from the backgrounds of Mucha's muse/women pieces...flowing line work with a crisp bold outer border, and very soft hazy color behind.

Little different than other stuff I've got going now, but very fun and free feeling.

Samurai and Clouds

Started coloring the roof line and adding a little detail.  Kind of a crazy placement on the arm (technically speaking) being on the elbow and all, but I feel like it works.

This represents the home, but instead of doing a whole castle or house we went this route.

Almost done...

Body Suit

Added some more background and a claw around the hip area.  First session back after a little break (which I feel is healthy, taking a few weeks off now and again to let the body restore its mojo levels) and it was smooth as usual.

Pretty short session this time as my back has been severely out and limiting my ability to work at 100%...

Suppose it's an occupational hazard, but I really appreciate people's understanding if I need to reschedule or do a minimal appointment.

Here is a refresher as to what his other side looks like...

Maple Branch and Birds Sketch

It's 12:30 a.m. and I need to stop noodling around on this line drawing and get some rest.

Starting this tomorrow on an arm...shoulder to mid forearm...

Koi, Skull and Chrysanthemum Leg

Filled in some gaps on, under and around the kneecap...ouch!

As always, it was a mellow session and he showed no signs of any pain.  I think we're both having fun with this one and looking forward to continuing.  We've got one more session to tidy up and finish the bottom of the leg, then on to outlining the top.

He had some cool ideas for what's going up there that I'm super into...

Suikoden Back Piece

Got cracking on the color this time.  Mostly black and super dark greens.

The plan now is to color in the whole figure and add his axe before we even touch the background.  Still mulling over some possibilities (this kind of thing literally keeps me up at night) so no rush to decide.

Pretty much 2-2.5 hour sessions every two or three weeks for this piece, and it seems to be a great pace for us.  Enjoying myself very much on this one and look forward to the next session...