Fanart: Spinel from Steven Universe

For the most part, my illustration work is done in a sketchbook using a variety of pencils. Next, I’d ink the finished drawing with a lightbox and scan for clean up. Recently(ish), I finally got myself a Cintiq drawing tablet to streamline the process and give myself the tech to digitally color and paint. After MONTHS of summoning up the nerve to actually use it and get over my trepidation related to damaging the tablet accidentally, I’m finally getting acquainted. Here are some things…

This is a character from the Steven Universe movie called Spinel. In the movie, we see her in two forms. One is sort of an insane prankster, with anger issues.

…The other is a much sweeter sort of friendly clown. I tried to parallel the two, but her Nice form cam out sort of sad and nervous.

Anyway, I’m still getting to know this Cintiq and its capabilities, but I’m going to continue to try things and show my “progress” (which is the exact opposite of what an artist’s natural compulsion is; Show ONLY what you’re proud of).