Victoria "Tori" Hearthwell - B2/W2 (2019)

A Trainer from another world who was brought to the Pokémon World time and time again by an enigmatic being. Two years ago, she had fought and defeated this very being, who sought to swallow up the world and her own by using the Trainer's hardened spirit as a vessel for their incorporeal soul, as the girl possessed a mysterious power called the Sanguine--a powerful crimson energy said to be the very manifestation of the Creator's power. In order to keep this very being from destroying both worlds, and to save those she cared for the most, she chose to return to her world and remain there for the rest of eternity... Until the guardian entity Eldritch came seeking her out, for her enemies had resurfaced to continue the schemes they started two years prior.

As the successor of the Sanguine, she is the only person capable of putting an end to the evil that threatens to plague both her world and that of her loved ones. Wishing to put an end to this once and for all whilst protecting her friends and family, she returns to the Pokémon World under a new name and appearance, along with a new team of Pokémon to stand beside her on the journey, and the inevitable battle for the fate of both worlds that lay ahead of them.

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My Trainer OC Tori at 22, during the events of Pokémon Black 2/White 2.

Over the years, her appearance at this age hasn't really changed. But since she started to share a ponytail hairstyle with one of my other OCs (who originally had the particular hairstyle Tori had on her previous design), I had to draw the line somewhere and give Tori a new hairstyle instead whilst retaining the design of her outfit from 2015. I definitely prefer this current look for her than her old one. 😄

Her story needs revising again, but I'll get there... Eventually... 👀

Beaver Brothers

Twig, Trey, and Todd: a trio of beaver brothers who live in the swamp. They make their home in a wooden shack by the southwestern shores of Lake Arca. Despite being related by blood, their personalities are completely different from one another. Recently, times have gone hard for the brothers since the death of their father, who raised them single-handedly after the death of their mother. For the three of them, it's a long journey ahead on the road to acceptance.

The Second Time

I was musing to my girlfriend about what I ought to draw next. She said a few days ago that she wanted me to draw us again. I had plans to do so anyway; I just couldn't figure out what kind of scene would be good to draw. Eventually, I settled for drawing us hanging out together when I took her to Tokyo Disneyland last April.

I was messing around with my gray and gold pens, but the gray one kinda ruined the picture for me somewhat when I was working on her sleeves... My girlfriend says she loves it though. 😅

Gator Buddies Play D&D

I was thinking of gators, and D&D, and Final Fantasy, so I ended up thinking of gators dressing up for D&D and Final Fantasy. Also took advantage of my gray pen a lot on this one, and I'm happy to say I've discovered some new tricks from working with this ink. 😄

Now for some character and job descriptions! 😊

Stubby is a thief. He's a little guy but he's quick on his feet, and if you're not careful he'll be stealing your fish in no time.

Crocigator is a warrior. Not exactly the most chivalrous of them, nor the most willing to exert too much physical effort. Despite this, if anybody even dares to try hurting his little buddy, he will crush them without a second thought.

Pudgy is a lancer. He's all geared up and makes sure he and his party have enough supplies for their journey. He's not quite used to his new job just yet, but he's eager and willing to learn.

Pointy is a wizard. A master of his craft, he is knowledgeable with even the most forbidden of spells. Unfortunately, he cannot speak, let alone chant them. Nonetheless, he can derp a spell to life; what the spell turns out to be, however, is a complete mystery.

Pointed Glare

"If you got a problem, punk, I'm right here. Oh don't worry, take your time... I got all fucking day."

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Requested by a friend. Thankfully for him, I had coffee in my system at the time and I was more than willing to just go for it.

Also, I found my old scanner; it still works! A little editing here and there and I came up with this. While I'm contented with it in general, I'm still kinda iffy about those little patches of white though...

Those Aren't Shorts...

"Hey, <Name>. I didn't know you were back already. Oh, these? These are those new shorts I told you about... Do you like them? What? They're not shorts? Well, yeah, I guess they aren't, but they're close enough I think. Besides, you do like them right? You'd rather see what's in them? Heh... Anything for you, <Name>..."

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Alex, from Stardew Valley.

I have a thing for jocks who seem arrogant but turn out to be actually really cute and sweet. My girlfriend hates him though, but it's not really out of jealousy. 😅

Really feeling like I did him a lot of justice here (I mean just look at that bod, honestly 😏). I am really proud of this one. 😊

Tempesta

I decided to take a well-deserved break from drawing characters and drew one of my favorite cars in GTA Online: the Pegassi Tempesta. I don't draw cars often so seeing how this turned out was a relief. I might draw more cars like the Dominator (again) and the Bifta too, but we'll see.

Lonely Stitches

Broken again. Ahhh, the neck is about to tear... Better get that fixed up right away. Ears aren't looking too good either. Why did he have to get all busted up like this anyway? Now, where did that sewing kit go? Oh, there it is. Okay, now he needs to thread this needle. Needs a steady hand, as usual... Steady now... Steady... Oh thank goodness it actually got through that tiny hole this time! Okay. Now to start on that neck, then he can work with the ears.

Hm... He might need a patch for this... Urgh, why did this have to be so difficult? This isn't supposed to be this hard... And yet when they used to do it, it looked so easy... And they were really good at keeping this neat and all patched up too.

Oh no. Tears again. He's shaking now, making his repairs harder to do, but he tries to stop himself, to focus on his work. He said he wouldn't cry this time; he would be strong and try to push it down so it wouldn't consume him. His Trainer wouldn't have wanted to see him in such a pitiful state...

And yet, despite his best efforts, the tears keep falling. And in the literal drop of a pin, he finds himself lost once again in the tempest of his own despair.

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My friend suggested that I draw a Mimikyu, preferably one that was in tears. So I did that.

This little scene I wrote came as a result of my convo with him after I showed him the final draft:

Convenience Store

"Tori," Nanami asked. Tori spun around, finding the Gardevoir with a jar of cookie butter on hand. "Would this be what you're looking for?"

"Let's see here..." Tori examined the sandwich spread made of crushed biscuits and cinnamon. "No, I don't think this is it."

"Ah."

"I think it's on one of the other aisles. Let's keep looking."

"Alright." Nanami set the jar back onto where she found it. "Nanaki, let's go."

The Sceptile in question was standing just right behind her. However, he didn't seem to hear her, as he was deeply engrossed in the highly suggestive material that he picked up on one of the magazine stands by the entrance of the convenience store. The page his attention was currently directed towards featured a rather... Voluptuous human female with tied up black hair and a pair of glasses, wearing nothing but a scant, yellow two-piece with red polka dots. The expression she had on her face was... Alluring, for lack of a better word.

"Nanaki?" Nanami put a hand on his shoulder, causing him to bolt upright and immediately look behind him. "Nanaki, what are you doing?"

"O-Oh, uh, hey, Nanami." He sounded absolutely flustered, and his face was hot with near-embarrassment as he hid the magazine behind himself. "Sorry about that. What's up? Did you two find what you were, uh, looking for?"

"No, not yet." She started walking ahead of him. "Come on, Tori is waiting for us."

"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming." As much as he didn't wish to, he left the magazine all by its lonesome on the nearby shelf of sweets. There was no denying the curiosity that he held towards its contents, but he knew that curiosity killed the Skitty, and he wasn't interested in being that particular Skitty any time soon.

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Been itching to do a scene I've had in my head for a while featuring my Trainer OC and her starters. And what better way to do it than with inking and a little quick story?

I hate the fact that this ended up later than it needed to be, but I'm glad it turned out looking really good. 😊 I better get started on the next one quick!

The Shining Thunder

Urf! Late... But I can safely say that I didn't give in to procrastination! ...Yet. I also changed my pen, and I have lesser problems with smudges now. 😊

This one's a tribute to my good friend Sanrey, whom I met during a time I would like to call the more halcyon days of Spiral Knights (ahem, late 2012). He's been a great partner-in-crime when his account was still up and running, and one of a few best friends that have stayed loyal to this day, and for that I'm grateful.

Here's that pic I promised you, buddy. It's nothing like the Sanrey you imagined it to be like, but I hope you like it anyway. 😄

Fishergator

Been meaning to draw a picture of Pudgy for a while. And Pointy's here too to give him some company because he knows how lonely Pudgy can get.

My inking is a bit rusty apparently. I also have some problems with smudges now...

Inktober 2019 | Then and Now

I am finally home after spending two years in Japan, and good lord I have missed living at home. Towards the end of my studies, I was just traveling here and there, and I got really miffed at my housemates at the sharehouse, because they didn't know how to clean (thank god I don't have to deal with any of them any longer).

And guess what? It's October once again. And y'all know what that means:

It's #inktober again! I'm going to pick up the old pen and not-so-old inkbook (this is a new one by the way; I have no idea where my old one went ever since I moved to Japan two years ago), bring this blog back to life and make some ink artwork every day of the month. I'm gonna strive to do one everyday and actually finish on time this year! 😄 You can find links to all my #inktober art this year by clicking the label Inktober 2019.

To start with this year's Inktober, here's a portrait of my avatars then and now:

I sure hope I can still do this right. It's been so long, but I'm looking forward to it! 😁