ATCs Jan - March

[Griffin]

...don't worry, it's only four! I haven't had too much time for art this year but I've done a couple of pony themed ATCs, and thought I'd throw in one non-pony card as well.

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These two were made for a trade with Sukeile, it's Columbian White AJ and Sukeile's persona. I got wonderful cards from her in exchange, you can see a glimpse of one in my avi.

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Minty was traded at a pony meet in Helsinki last weekend. She's the first card in my Pony Project, I thought I'd challenge myself to draw them all... Well not all, but as many as I feel like doing, starting from Year 1. I won't set myself any deadlines though. To be honest this idea is not original, I copied it from someone... but it's similar to other challenges like the 100 animals one that was popular on DA at some point. I'm kind of tempted to challenge myself to draw the 151 original Pokémons eventually too. (Haha, as if I ever had the time! I probably won't get very far with these ponies either. )

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Some NPA to conclude. This one was made for a swap on my mail art forum, my partner had Edwardian men's clothing on their wishlist and I felt like going Mucha. The pose is partially adapted from his illustration Flirt Biscuits for Lefèvre-Utile. I don't draw men often, at least not stylish ones like this - it was fun trying out something different!

Btw, does anyone have any tips for working with watercolours and salt? I tried the salt trick with Minty's background and failed miserably. Maybe I should've used more water? The paper was probably not the best either, it's calligraphy paper and not really meant for wet techniques. Any ideas would be welcome, thanks!   

[UrocyonFox]

I still stand by my comment, that AJ was suppose to be sent to me! 

I grew up the the 150 +1 pokemon and love the idea of a set of them.

[hathorcat]

Oh that first Applejack is absolutely gorgeous! Lovely work as always honey - I love how your style is G1 inspired but so distinct to being Griffin-ish

[Salli]

They all look gorgeous! That Edwardian man is A. MAZING. I LOVE it. It reminds me of Downton. I need to fins people to so historical fashion ATC swaps with...

[Griffin]

Thanks, everyone! Salli, you just reminded me we have an episode of Downton Abbey to watch... We missed the show when they first aired it but we've been watching the reruns now. Awesome series! 

[ZennaBug]

So pretty!  And I love the backgrounds you use on your cards.