Everything in this strip was original to the script except for the final two panels. Those were added on in the drawing process.
on November 3, 2015
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Federation
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We tried several colors for the projected screens before landing on the blue. It suited the look and was much easier on the eyes than the other options.
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
No. We have no idea what the symbols on Carus’ forehead mean.
Missa really likes to keep her dresses clean.
Most fun? Probably the first three panels. ~ Cross
Loved how the house came out up top. The rest, eh. ~ Cross
Nope, still no idea exactly what they got hurt or how during the fight. ~Cross I know. ~K
Another instance of me finally liking backgrounds. ~ Cross
Ok we finally made it to explanations. Something we had been trying to do for a while, but the story wasn’t quite ready yet. Also see those borders with what looks like weird letters on them? That’s Sa’rinian. And yes,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
First panel. On my list of top ten favorite images in the strip so far. ~ Cross Pose inspiration for second winged Seraph: Deviantart’s yuchenghong
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Of all of the four Royalty strips, this one is my favorite. ~ Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Probably the one Royalty strip that gave me the most problems. It never felt like it gelled to me while I was making it. Fortunately in the end it somehow worked. ~ Cross
The single longest strip ever so far. This took seven pages. SEVEN. ~ Cross Pose reference for the Evans and Corora together: Deviantart’s MartaNael Twenty plus years of existence in my head and Rayne is finally on paper. ~K
Really really enjoyed this background. Actually switched solely to watercolors here. ~ Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
I was apprehensive about this explosion when I read the script. I’m not a fan of cars, and haven’t had a ton of success with fire before this. I actually put off painting it for a day. But I couldn’t[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Was pretty happy with the pacing and facial expressions of Kassie in the first few panels of this strip. ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Aly just keeps getting more and more fun to do. EVERY single time. ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Was happy with the Presidents office when it was in the pencil phase then quickly began to dislike it as I painted it. Came out too pasty for my tastes, but it still works ~Cross
This made the list of favorites for me. The fire worked out way better than I anticipated. ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Telling you, Aly, EVERY time. ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Nearly screamed while making this one. Not for any artistic reason or any annoyance with the script or anything, but simply because my water brush decided to stop working! It wouldn’t feed water to the brush component anymore, which is[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Good thing I’m enjoying painting fire. Because Kris keeps writing it in!! oh and got a new waterbrush…life is SO much easier ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
I like painting trees. gimme more outdoors scenes kris! ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Originally this was supposed to be part of the previous strip. But since I had another project to do alongside it, we split it to allow me more time. ~Cross
Chapter: The Sovereigncy One
Location: Arthus, Federation
Actually super happy about how that beam being fired at Nate came out. And that running from one hole through the hall into another room too. ~Cross
