I like pandas.

Dec 10 2016

More stuff suggested by BT.

“Minuette in a blanket” - bionictigershark

“A fluffy Cloudchaser” - @lordzelix

Thanks, y’all!

Dec 09 2016

One of my fondest memories this year was attending Woodlore’s live performance debut at Everfree Northwest. I got to meet him after the set, and he’s a genuinely cool guy on top of being a real talent. Just so much soul in his voice. It’s no wonder he’s a favorite on the Berrytube playlist. It was awesome getting to meet you, dude. Here’s to next year!

Dec 08 2016

“It’s a holiday tradition! Actually, what most ponies assume to be mistletoe–order Santalaceae–is, in fact, holly–order Aquifoliales. A very common mistake to the undiscerning eye. See, mistletoe has rounded leaves with white berries, while holly has jagged leaves with red berries. It’s all VERY fascinating, I have an entire shelf of books about traditional holiday flora, if you’re inter–what? Oh, right, the tradition!”

Some fanart of Green Ganache from my friend Ti_Deltas. I love it! Thanks, dude.

Some quick sketches, suggested by BT.

“Spike trying to impress Rarity by skiing and juggling at the same time” - Ti_Deltas

“Pinkie in ghost of christmas present regalia” - TannerMS

“A fluffy applejack trying to act tough but being too cute to pull it off” - Ingwaz

Thanks for the suggestions, y’all.

Dec 07 2016

Contest!

Just an afternoon reminder that I’m letting YOU choose the color scheme for Gia! Reply to this post, send me an Ask here at @yakoshi-draws-ponies or @gia-does-things, or feel free to color in the lineart as you see fit and submit it. You can use the MSPaint bucket fill tool for all I care, go nuts!

If there’s no clear winner, I’ll put my favorites into a runoff poll and let YOU vote. Still not invested? How about if you win, I’ll throw in a basic color bust of your pony/griffon of choice? Yes, even your OC! (You must provide references if it’s an OC. And nothing too complicated, don’t be mean. It’s at my discretion.)

Contest ends Sunday night. Try to be as specific about your colors as possible. Looking forward to your ideas!

Obligatory question mark?

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Cleaned up that Gia sketch. Gotta admit, I’m loving the way she looks now. Gia’s best griffon. <3

Dec 06 2016

“Are you single?”

I guess Berry approves of the ‘nog this year.

She’s back!

It’s been way too long since I’ve updated Gia. Combine writer’s block, artist’s block, a smidge of depression, a pinch (well, more like a few cups) of losing my job, and my cat passing, and it’s pretty easy to get sidetracked. On the bright side, taking so much time off from her has given me ample time to improve in general. I’m not disgusted with my previous work, but I can definitely look back and see areas where I know I can do much better now.

I’d like to get back to regular updates (at least weekly) by the start of the year. But in the meantime, I’d like to ask y’all for a favor.

See, for the life of me, I cannot come up with a color scheme for Gia that I am happy with. I’d been wanting to do more color art of her, but it’s kind of hard when you can only picture her in black and white. So I figure why not ask my followers? Surely someone out there is handy with a pastel palette.

I’ll take as many suggestions as y’all have to give. If there’s no clear favorite, I’ll take the ones I like the most and put them to a poll a little later. If possible, I’d like to reach a decision by the end of the week. Let’s say…Sunday night?

So how about it? Give me some colors for her feathers, her fur, and her eyes. Even better if you color the sketch and submit it, but not necessary. It’s better than just saying “red and black.”

She will not be red and black. There’s always that one person…

The Ask and Submission boxes are always open here and at @gia-does-things, have at it!