About Me / FAQ

➤ Nothing I can easily share unfortunately, Rebelle brushes don’t transfer to other painting programs at this time. Even if they did, I probably won’t ever end up sharing my personal brushes because of their long and complex lineage.

➤ Some years ago a good friend handed me a “grease pencil” brush to play around with (from I don’t know where), that I ended up loving so much I turned it in to a bastardized paintbrush. My current brushes are all no-good dirty rotten inbred bastard children of that same brush passed down “for generations” across several different drawing programs. I’ve mixed and matched those same settings with hundreds of brush tips and textures (some free, some paid, many I made myself) to the point that I honestly have no idea what pieces are from where and / or who should be properly credited for any given resource.

So I really can’t distribute them in good conscience. Maybe I’ll make some “Knightly originals” to share some day, but the ones I use currently must be restricted to my own personal use.

➤ Honestly I don’t think specific brushes are that important as long as they feel good to use, and I think finding what feels right to you in that sense is a bit of a personal journey every artist ought to go on. I couldn’t find anything I really liked for several years until that fateful day I was casually handed that random grease-pencil.

➤ If you feel like you absolutely must try something like what I use, my main painting brush settings are more or less just pressure sensitive brushes that paint opaque (or almost opaque) when you press hard and blend when you press softly.

➤ The main four I use for almost everything are equipped with some pretty standard traditional looking rectangle brush tips. Probably 90% of my brushes paint exactly the same just with different tips.

➤ My pencil (still based off that same OG grease-pencil) is set to look like some fancy art pencil (slightly irregular but mostly circular tip with a touch of texture), that acts like a pentel mechanical pencil.

➤ I’ve tried to eliminate anything that looks or feels “too digital” aside from the odd scatter / stamp brush. I think that was the hardest part of finding “my” brushes was getting as close to something that feels as real as possible.

➤ Nothing too special, I used to paint traditionally so I try to keep things as simple / traditional feeling as possible.
(Rebelle is an amazing program for this.)

➤ When I paint digitally I’m still thinking about the paint / paper as if they were traditional mediums. So I just apply the same techniques I would use traditionally for Ink, oil, watercolor etc.

➤ I start by working out a thumbnail I’m happy with, this helps me figure out the color / values / composition etc. in advance, then I just relax and render the big version since I did all the hard thinking work up front.

➤ I paint on as few layers as possible (usually one or two) because it seems to help the colors blend and interact with each other more naturally than when they float on different layers.

➤ I make a point to try and do everything by hand / from scratch so I stay sharp and engaged while I learn to solve more drawing problems.

➤ I don’t photo-bash, paint with a lasso-tool, or use any 3d elements etc. No shade I promise! it’s just not my thing.

➤ I look for little bits and pieces of inspiration anywhere I can find it, but my favorite hunting grounds are anything I’m passionate about.

➤ Though I should probably mention my love of things doesn’t really come from popular media as much as just being inspired by research and the winding path of more generalized exploration. It’s not that I’m a purist per-say, I lean hard in the “do whatever the fuck you want” direction, and I like a lot of popular media. But I find many people draw from their favorite media almost exclusively, which also happens to be a lot of other peoples favorite media.

As much as I think you should explore and find things you enjoy, and that it’s genuinely ok to enjoy whatever you like, I do think the consumption of limited media is dangerous to your creativity because the outcomes always seem to be noticeably incestuous.

Everyone is going to be inspired by the things they love to some extent, but if we’re all remixing the same materials they loose their freshness and potency. To prevent this I look for stuff off the beaten path that’s still within my scope of interest, variety is key.

➤ Personally If I find I have questions about interesting looking objects or time periods I look them up, I read books, and I visit antique shops so I can rummage through trinkets and tidbits to cobble together ideas.

Everything I’ve absorbed just gets plopped in the soup of my mind and stirred around as needed.

➤ My advice for those seeking their own inspiration would be to put as many interesting things as you can find in your own mental pot and stir often.

➤ And if you must be cliché, do everything you can to put your own special spin on it. Everything is unique when it’s made with your hands, but old concepts need some of your personal magic to feel special.

➤ Technically yes, I did go to college on a scholarship albeit very briefly. (I was only there for about 6 months before I dropped out due to health troubles following an untreated TBI and other physical maladies soon to follow.)

➤ Unfortunately I don’t think I got anything out of that brief 6 months. Fresh out of high-school I had my head waaaaay too far up my own ass to even consider actually learning things like icky-squicky fundamentals (perspective, anatomy, values, you know the ones lol).

I thought I was already awesome at all things art! I wasn’t yet actually interested in truly genuinely learning, I was having too much fun fucking around around being “talented” and scribbling piles of cool junk that impressed my parents and peers. well…

Right up until I realized how long it was all taking. At a certain point progress slows down, and it all stops being fun once you start to realize you have no idea what you’re actually doing or how to get to where you want to go.

Suddenly some of your friends start to get better while others stay the same, and when you look at the people who are actually growing, (especially the ones who are growing FAST) you realize. Awwww fuck… these people are studying, and hard too!

I hit a wall and I realized I could either continue fucking around, or I could eat a nice big slice of long overdue humble pie….so  I ate the pie.

➤ With my scholarship burnt, and no money, mind, or physical ability to re-attempt a formal education I set out to teach myself the equivalent of a 4-year degree from home at my own pace.

Everything I used as well as the curriculum I designed is in the resources tab if you’re interested! (As of January 2023 I just began year 3 and loving it! )

I won’t lie to you though, humble pie can be cold and it sure was soggy, parts of the learning process took every fiber of my being to choke down. There are always pieces you won’t enjoy as much as others but I guess that’s part of having a balanced art diet.

And you know what? I’m still learning, we all are, but finally! at last! I’ve never been happier with my art. It’s just so much easier to know how to do something than to waste hours upon hours on frustration and guessing as you try to get it right.

I get up every day excited to work, excited to do something new, and pleased as peaches to have the opportunity to take a stab at eventual mastery (here’s hoping!)

I think the “gains” are addictive, and at the end of the day I’d say you even develop a taste for humble pie. So yes I suppose I am self taught, but the first lesson I had to learn was not about painting itself, but how to be open to learning and “real growth”.

➤ I’ve wanted to be an artist for as long as I can remember, even as a little kid. I always assumed when I grew up that firstly I would paint for a living, and secondly that I would live in a castle. I’m still working on the castle but the dream really hasn’t changed much.

➤ I think I’ve been drawing / painting “seriously” in a business context IE showing in local galleries, running online shops, convention vending, Etc, for ill say a little over 10 years? I’ve just always really loved art and business, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.

➤ Drawing / painting is one of the coolest things you can possibly do IMO, It’s like you get to reach in to to the void and pull cool things in to existence any time you want them. I adore that feeling and process so I draw all the time, every day if I can (with respect to my finicky health). Sometimes it’s a just few quick practice scribbles or concept sketches (5 -45 minutes), sometimes it’s many hours. But I draw and paint all the time, not because I feel like I have to but because I just really really REALLY love doing it, If I was physically capable of painting 8-10 hours or more a day like I used to I’d still be doing it.
Who knows, maybe I’ll work back up to that!

➤ Painting really genuinely is all I want to do, I gave up videogames and a lot of other common forms of entertainment in favor of painting. I want to achieve a high level of skill, and I want to take my painting as far as It can go. That being said, drawing every single day of your whole life is not a practical or even healthy option for everyone, please respect your limitations and don’t feel guilty for not drawing every day.

➤ Realistically the creation process has it’s cycles, rest and observation have their well deserved place alongside creation, I just have a hard time staying away from it personally. It’s one of the cheaper ways to “play god” with very little responsibility attached.

➤ I love talking both art and business, I have a lot of passion for both and I’m actually very fond of helping other artists figure through these kinds of problems. You are welcome to reach out and ask, BUT I don’t always have enough spare time to sit down and actually give people the effort and attention I think they deserve.

➤ Expect slow replies if you do, it can take me a few days to find the time if possible, and writing a good solid critique on a single piece can take me an hour or more. Any details you can give me on the perceived problem or what you’re going for will help speed up the process.

➤ Once I finish my education I’d love to offer these kinds of consultations as some sort of service, but until then its on a case by case (if I have time) kind of basis. I apologize in advance if I’m too busy or otherwise unavailable if / when you decide to reach out, It’s not personal I promise. It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there when you need help, and I think that deserves some healthy respect.

➤ Unfortunately no, teaching is it’s own skill that I do not currently posses.

➤ Most of the knowledge I’ve attained is stored in some incomprehensible “I know what I’m doing but not how to explain it well” brain format.

Even if I tried you would receive very little information in a comprehensible format.

➤ Fortunately with that in mind I’ve been collecting every book, class, and tutorial that I personally found helpful. You can check that out under the Art Resources section of my Art Blog. I’ve even included the prices of all books / materials and links to some of the free public library downloads I found so be sure to check that out if it interests you!

➤ Once I finish my education and feel like I have a good solid handle on things I might make some more resources, but until then I hope what I’ve collected so far helps and I wish you the best of luck finding your own way!

I don’t feel like there is anything I can say that will be universally relevant to everyone who asks. The artistic journey is so personal that everybody has to chart their own course, but here are the amalgamated tidbits that were gamechangers for me.

➤ If you want something you’ve never had before you have to do something you’ve never done. Be open and willing to try new things.

➤ You must believe in yourself, believe in your work, believe your goals and ambitions enough to take the leap and give yourself the best  possible chance to succeed.

➤ Be self indulgent and unapologetic, draw your smut, draw your drippingly horny fantasies, draw the thing you want to draw, and don’t let anyone stop or judge you.

➤ Find stuff you can be passionate about and draw it a lot, art has to be enjoyable on some level or you probably won’t do it.

➤ Be kind to yourself, especially when learning something new. Don’t say anything you wouldn’t say to a little kid trying to learn a new skill.

➤ look at everything with wonder, even the mundane. Do you know what sunlight looks like on a fork? What’s the coolest texture on your favorite animal? Look outside the window at different times of day, every day, just look at things. Observe, take mental notes, this passively fuels your art.

➤ Do anything and everything you can to learn to love the process of artmaking, and appreciate every piece of art you make (good and bad) as the steppingstone that it is.

➤ If you can’t be happy with your work today you won’t be happy with it even when you reach a high level of proficiency, so don’t wait.

➤ It’s ok to fuck up, and it’s ok to be wrong. Pros and masters don’t even get it right the first time.

➤ You’re going to make a lot of mistakes and that’s ok!! have fun with it, take stock of what does and doesn’t work for sure, but relish in your progress.

➤ Tell yourself every chance you get that you’re getting a little better, if you make it fun you will grow in leaps and bounds, so will your confidence!

➤ If you think of yourself as a “perfectionist” kill that right now, today, burn it with fire. There is nothing less helpful for your growth and development as an artist. It’s simply not a realistic trait to nourish as part of a hobby / career that involves making mistakes over and over and over until you “get good”.

➤ You DO NOT NEED “perfectionism” to maintain a high standard of excellence or lofty artistic goals. And I’ll say it again for the people in the back, those mentalities WILL hold you back and deprive you of joy. Don’t bully your confidence this way, it’s not cute, it’s not sexy, it’s not a good look. ~ Signed a recovered perfectionist who took 2 years to uproot and reshape those mentalities in order to reclaim their happiness.

➤ If this is your dream you can make it happen, If you want it bad enough you will find (or create) the way. Just keep chugging away at it. Even a tiny bit of progress is progress. Prioritize your dreams.

➤ If you’re serious about going freelance, get yourself a schedule that is compatible with your desires / workflow and hold on to it for dear life. There are a million different styles, even flexible ones for people with messy minds and habits so find one that vibes with you.

➤ Don’t compare yourself to other artists. It’s ok to do research on how much similar artists charge / how they run their businesses, and other potentially helpful details about their art that interest you. But if you use comparison as an opportunity to put yourself down just. don’t. do it.

➤ Set realistic expectations. This really is a hobby / profession where you get back as much as you put in, so if you aren’t meeting your expectations it’s time to sit down and have an honest think about why that is. Are you putting your effort in the right places? Are you actually absorbing what you are trying to learn? Are shortcuts and lack of interest stifling your growth? etc. You won’t do yourself any favors by cheating or  lying to yourself.

➤ Don’t abuse your body, fix your posture, get good regular sleep, and learn to draw with your arm instead of your wrist. It seems obvious and a lot of people have already echoed this, but if you put it off it WILL catch up to you and force you to make the same changes.

➤ “Kill your crutches” learn how to do it from scratch before taking shortcuts. Don’t ever deprive yourself of the opportunity to try and learn or figure out the answer to a drawing problem you don’t know. Embrace creative laziness all you want, but do it after you already know how to do it from scratch if you had to. This is an important one, it murders your growth if you’re not careful because every very time you take a shortcut you saw off a chunk of potential growth. You get back as much as you give, so give yourself every chance to improve and succeed!

➤ Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, art is your journey so design it however you want, do whatever feels right for YOU and throw out the rest.

➤ Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear, you just have to go get it.

➤ And finally make the things that only you can create. Don’t waste your time reaching after popular artists and trends. Believe in yourself and your craft enough to express your own voice instead of joining the infinite echo chamber.

➤ In jest – Thee / Thou, Milord, Your Grace, Your Majesty, His Eminence will also suffice. Anything that includes a “knightly Sir” (Sir Knight / Good Sir etc.) will always make me smile.

➤ If you seriously want to know I’m an enigma, even to myself.

Seriously… I’m not vague intentionally, and it’s not  that I haven’t settled on anything, I just don’t think about gender / pronouns a lot. I never have and I don’t intend to start.

(That’s probably why so many of my characters are gender-blendy, I just combine pieces that make me feel good and call it a day.)

➤ I just think of myself as a person and random passers-by seem to find me androgynous, so feel free to choose your own adventure / assume as you will. I am indifferent.

➤ Sure, why not? Probably a scalie if anything since I heavily favor reptiles. Maybe like a 50/50 split between scalie and a more general monster fucker.

➤ I’m not huge on internet tribes and labels but the furry / anthro community has more or less become my home and I’m cool with that. I sort of stumbled in to it by accident, I’ve always loved drawing dragons and monsters, furries just happen to be the main audience looking for the kind of porn I make.

All hail the suspiciously wealthy furry overlords who keep food on the table and coin in my purse. My bird is forever grateful for the food and toys he will continue to throw all over his cage.

➤ I do it for the love of it 100%. All of the artistic skill I’ve obtained so far and all that I will continue to develop has been explicitly curated for the purpose of drawing my lizard OC’s having hot fantasy sex. Sure I charge money but that’s to compensate for my time and any potential toll it takes on my health more than a motivator.

➤ I love anatomy so I think nude bodies are cool, fancy exotic genitalia are cool! Intimacy and character interactions are just tons of fun!

➤ I get so much genuine joy out of drawing characters having fun and fascinating sex, there just isn’t much else I’d rather do.

➤ I’m especially fond of wild niche content, and I vastly prefer NSFW or saucy themes to strict SFW.

➤ Some might call it “branding” but TLDR – I’m really picky, and there’s not a lot of content that satisfies my needlessly specific niche interests.

So woe is me! I’ve been burdened with the task of becoming the change I want to see in the world! Which brings me to the age old question…
If I don’t lovingly render my OC’s who will??

➤ I do but I don’t give them out lightly, and I don’t frequent most social platforms.

➤ If you happen to find me as a random spawn on various servers or social media feel free to reach out say hi!
Streams are probably the best opportunities to converse / get to know me.

➤ I’m talkative, I love a good chat, but my social time and energy is very limited. I consider time one  of my most precious resources so I’m usually locked up in my painting tower for the good of my own dreams and ambitions. It’s not personal, I’m just distract-able so I need quiet.

➤ Please be aware I ignore random friend requests (unless I recognize you) and I don’t discuss commissions anywhere other than email and FA notes.