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[jaRf]

I'll check it - but now I got to sleep. (Finally submitted my calendar entry.) And hopefully there will also be time for a comment on the elf-self. Just really tired now.

[Treefox]

Be proud! You also put it out into the world! Congratulations!

[Treefox]

Soooo, basic Joyleaf is done. There will be a rather big final step in which I put in all the highlights and bring everything together.



Next are the butterflies!

[Maggie]

Wow, that took quite the jump. I look forward to seeing her with all the shiny details.

[Treefox]

Wheee! Thanks Maggie! Yeah, I got into the flow and actually wondered if I should post an update, but was too lost in the drawing process and here we are.
I might be able to finish it the weekend! Unbelievable!

[Treefox]

Next up: Treestump!
Gosh, I don't think I ever drew him before...so another challenge. But then, I don't think I ever drew Bearclaw or Joyleaf...
However, before I start on him, I want to insert a little 4 picture series. A crossover with a super popular version of Cinderella here in Germany.
But anyway, for Treestump I would like to incorporate elements from Rillfisher, Dewshine and Clearbrook.
I already got some great ideas for that brewing! This could be good!
His animal companion will be little surprising: it's going to be a bear.
I mean, what else, right?
Do you also want to see my first super rough sketch that probably nobody except me can decifer?

[Amberfox]

Never considered it, but I think a bear is a very appropriate "totem" for Treestump. I was surprised he is your next choice, but what a great one to do! I don't think I've tried to draw him, either (or Bearclaw or Joyleaf), but this should get your creative side motivated! Can't wait to see what you come up with, including what you incorporate from the other three in his life. I'm all for seeing your rough sketch, even if I can't decipher what's going on. Maybe I could see something you can't/don't and offer some advice, or at the very least, be inspired to get busy with my own efforts. Sounds like a win-win to me!

[Treefox]

Yes, Treestump is on the back cover of issue 5 together with Scouter and Dewshine. So he's next. 
The rough sketch is so rough that I'm not sure if there's anything to point out yet. But you're more than welcome to give feedback!
And if it inspires you, it's truly a win!

[Treefox]

Here's the sketch. Gosh, it's really just a couple of rough lines.


I think probably the biggest challenge will be the composition. Squeezing ripped Treestump and such a large animal in a picture together... Not that easy. But I think it could work like this.
There will be some characters with larger companions... Maybe a challenge we can overcome together.
But at least I think that only Joyleaf will have more than one animal in their picture. Phew
Oh, one more thing: in the sketch he's looking sort of upwards. I already want to change that to make him look straight ahead. I think it fits better and his pose won't look to similar to Bearclaw.

[Amberfox]

I could tell he was looking upward. See? I can vaguely make out the sketch! Beaerclaw, Leetah, and Rayek were looking directly at the viewer, Joyleaf up, so it works. Hard to say at this point about the composition. I think once the basic lines are decided on, you can get a better idea of if the current composition works or if you should make any alterations. Definitely need to work in at least a bladed weapon, if composition permits, maybe a small shadow hinting at an anvil and hammer or make it more prominent. Again, I think that can be better determined once the image starts coming together more. Can't wait to see the progress!

[Treefox]

Wow, you are a wonder! Your interpretation is correct. And of course he needs a weapon. Only visible to me, he's holding his signature axe in his left hand.
For the direction the characters are looking,I plan on wide variety. The only thing I'm probably going to avoid is doing a profile. Even though I sorta wanna do that for Dewshine. But then I definitely want to draw her gorgeous eyes.
And thanks again for the lovely input.

[Afke]

It'll be fun to see you going from this to your end result.
I already liked some of the big leaps from Joyleaf's sketches.
I think I see the axe though! His hand is going up a bit and the blade is near his shoulder?

Nice to see you draw Treestump.
I always saw him as the great big rock that everyone can lean on, someone who has everybody's back.
I'm not sure the expression "rots in de branding" exists in English too though...

[Treefox]

Yeah, I really enjoy looking back at the process of beginning with a couple of wild lines and see the emergance of a character.
And you see the axe correctly! That's where it is. 😊 You guys are amazing.
And you nailed EXACTLY what he also is to me! I don't know if this saying exists in English, but we do have the same in German the "Fels in der Brandung". That's what he is!
I love to hear what the characters mean to you, what they stand for to you. This also broadens my view on them and will also influence the outcome.
Currently I'm already working on my little Elfquest Christmas project. It's fun so far.