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Description Quick doodles because Christmas break is an illusion of a real break because of Thesis. 

Been finding ways to draw things faster, and still retain some quality. I think I'm getting closer to the style I'm trying to find. Sadly, cell shading is still the fastest way to work. But I'm trying to minimize the use of layers. This is still sort of cell shading, but its less controlled. SO DONE WITH PERFECTION. x_x 
Xana is my favorite here (I also have to draw her more)

Thyme, Xana and Ran OCs by me
Winx by winx
No using work please *calibrates missile launcher*
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Comments: 26

ichihime96 [2016-04-08 20:41:55 +0000 UTC]

I just Love the way you Draw!! They look amazing!

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TeMcGinnis [2016-01-12 03:39:19 +0000 UTC]

They look so cool

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GlitteredWing [2016-01-04 17:42:39 +0000 UTC]

I love this style! Especially Xana!

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sasukefairy [2016-01-03 19:32:32 +0000 UTC]

Aaaahhhhh I love it! 
Yeah even though they all look wonderful, Xana is my favorite here as well. 
I do like this less controlled look a lot! 
Every post you make makes me so excited for your comic <3 <3 <3 <3 

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to sasukefairy [2016-01-04 00:15:12 +0000 UTC]

)) thank you. Awwww. I'm really glad to hear that. I really am dying with my thesis at the moment. But I appreciate all you guys who are patient enough to look forward to the next chapter.

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sasukefairy In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2016-01-04 05:37:15 +0000 UTC]

No worries, I totally get it. It makes me really wish I payed more attention to my hobbies in high school, because between college and work and my boyfriend I have no time. :/
Even if it takes years I will wait for your comic XD I love it that much! 

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Star-Reacher [2015-12-28 00:17:22 +0000 UTC]

I like it! I like all your variations of the messy/experimental style's you've been doing over the past while They seem more alive somehow, and more personal. Every time I see it I wish I could let it go like that xD 
The girls look lovely! I'm intrigued by Thyme's gentle blush, I didn't know she was the blushing type? Or perhaps she just got a sweet compliment from someone she doesn't want to admit she likes?  
Ran is a cutiepie as always <3 
I can see why you like Xana the most here. Her haircut is so sharp here (it's always sharp, but the profile view gives it the perfect diagonal) and her hair/skin tones go beautifully with the muted teal :3 
 
I hope you are kicking your thesis' ass! Go go go Dawnie! But for now, enjoy your well deserved christmas break <3 

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to Star-Reacher [2015-12-28 05:38:25 +0000 UTC]

:> Aaaah. Your feedback is always a joy to read XDDD You really should! Just go nuts. Like, use whatever shade you feel and if you wanna draw on top of the layers or under, just do it. XDD (I used to have layers that were so organized- for hair, skin, eyes, clothes. It's tiring to keep track i guess) 
You are very right about that. More to Thyme than the rebel look ;D Basically, she's just a no nonsense person which makes her come off as serious and brooding but there's a sweetness to her that comes out sometimes.
As you can see, the coloring improved by portrait. Thyme was the first. Ran was the last XD This technique actually takes little time. Hope it suits my future lifestyle. I hope to practice with backgrounds next time. To see if I can create a wholesome(?) piece. I think that will have much to do with lighting. I think I'll try using filter effects to create the mood.
Hahaha. I seriously have to make Xana a more frequent subject. She's been neglected art wise and story wise. D: But she's hella fun to watch, in my mind's eye. heh.

T.T OMG. I'm trying to slay it so I can finally work on this. lol. thankssss. Not much of a break for me ;-;
I hope you're adjusting well to College <3 I'm positive its a lot of fun! 

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Star-Reacher In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2016-04-17 21:30:43 +0000 UTC]

Yay, I'm glad you think so! Most of the time I just feel like I ramble a lot xD 
I've tried going nuts but I feel like it never works for me. At least I haven't gotten anything good out of it yet. But I feel you! Less layers is definitely the way to go, I prefer working in fewer layers too. 

Seems like it! I mean she probably got a lot of traits from her parents. Still I like her edgyness I really like to think she could be into girls actually. I think it would go with her personality. But I don't know what you've got planned for her

I would love to see more in this style. I feel it's very expressive in the messiness. I like that :3 
If you say that then YES YOU SHOULD. I've got so much love for Xana  

And now you're finally through it! Good luck with everything else  
Thank you! I feel like I've been doing better college wise recently  

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to Star-Reacher [2016-06-15 16:03:38 +0000 UTC]

Nope. XD I like reading your opinion ;> 
It takes time thats for sure Even in this mess, I always still try to find a pattern in my work. Less layers to keep track of. oTL

Yep She's a product of her enivronment, but I guess we all are? I don't even know how you could be so right about these small things O-O It's almost scary. But I love you for that. hhahahahha. I'm still a bit confused on how to end her story. Initially, I ddn't plan on making her end up with any of the winx girls (although, i really did plan that she would have a fling with one of them). But later on, i saw a development between her and one of them, that just clicked. And i was totally writing it without realizing until someone told me. I wanna go for it... But its a bit complicated to get there.

:> The comic as of now, i've managed to do about 8 pages so far, is cleaner with thinner lines but i'm trying to keep the idea. I don't clean up entirely.

Aaaaaand back to board exams! And I know you'll work out life and uni Good luck you lovely person you 
Lots of love :* 

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Star-Reacher In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2017-02-05 12:05:54 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that. I have not really been able to keep up very well recently, but I'm trying to catch up now I'm also trying to get Beth out of hiding. Trolol. 
Keeping track of layers can be super tricky. But you know that SAI has that function where you hold ctlr+click and it takes you to the layer that the pixels you clicked on are on? You just have to enable that first. 

Probably. 
OMG THYME IS INTO GIRLS? *SCREEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAMS. I NEEDED THIS IN MY LIFE. Complicated ships are the best ships. I think you should go for it  

That sounds like a good idea :3 Have you been able to progress on the next chapter recently?  

I know that you passed those exams How is life treating you these days? 
Thank you and you too, dearest Dawnie :tight hug: Lots of love right back at you <3 

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SingleStageToOrbit [2015-12-25 22:25:58 +0000 UTC]

Not to disparage the others, but Ran is the cutest of this picture!

And Merry Christmas to you!
(I made my own little doodle for Christmas; it's nothing much...
singlestagetoorbit.deviantart.…

Anyway, good luck with your thesis, and have a happy 2016!

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to SingleStageToOrbit [2015-12-28 05:24:18 +0000 UTC]

hahaha. I guess she should be. Its her trademark. XD

Merry Christmas!
(Cool!)

Thank you!

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Megu--chan [2015-12-25 14:46:08 +0000 UTC]

OUFGHETIFGOUEHGDOUFDOUHGOIH OH MY GOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDD IT'S RAAAAANNNNN!! AND XANA!!
THEY'RE SO FREAKING PRETTY I'M CRYING
Aaah, but this cell shading looks so cool! I really love the lines and Xana's hair is so beautifully toned! >A<
I know something about a Christmas break, it's the only time i can slack off, draw and watch anime. xDD

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to Megu--chan [2015-12-28 05:23:04 +0000 UTC]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
I know you love Ran :3 Xana needs loving too. XD
Haha, thanks I still gotta settle for a style that i like.
;_; My break is a lie. I have so much work to do T.T (2 more months 2 more months..)

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Megu--chan In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2016-01-01 22:20:49 +0000 UTC]

SO MANY CHARACTERS TO LOVE
Well then I keep my fingers crossed for the results of your settlement for the right style! *wink wink*
Awww, poor you... I wanted to organise stuff, but it looks like I'll d oeverything on last minute. OTL

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Nikithe9 [2015-12-24 21:33:58 +0000 UTC]

cool, Merry Christmas

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DragonAnalei [2015-12-24 17:45:32 +0000 UTC]

Lookin' good, as usual

I can't get over how cute your characters are X3

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to DragonAnalei [2015-12-28 05:20:04 +0000 UTC]

thank you  
Because who doesn't want to make their characters that waaay? XD (Unless they're villains and stuff )

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DragonAnalei In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2015-12-28 05:58:37 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome X3

Lol true. But villains can be cute sometimes too XD

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SarahvSch [2015-12-24 13:26:44 +0000 UTC]

they look amazing I love your style ^^ it is so unique

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to SarahvSch [2015-12-28 05:19:20 +0000 UTC]

<3 :3 thank you!!! ;_; I cry happy tears. 

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SarahvSch In reply to chocolatesmoothie [2015-12-28 09:06:09 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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SachiiA [2015-12-24 12:40:36 +0000 UTC]

Xana is deffo my fav in this too, but I love them all!

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chocolatesmoothie In reply to SachiiA [2015-12-28 05:18:59 +0000 UTC]

<3 thanks  

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AshianaAquaris [2015-12-24 12:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Cute^^

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