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# Statistics
Favourites: 79; Deviations: 571; Watchers: 45
Watching: 21; Pageviews: 17817; Comments Made: 1578; Friends: 21
# Interests
Tools of the Trade: Traditional pencil and ink, Adobe CS5, and Wacom Inuos 4 Graphic Drawing Tablet (large)# About me
Not a whole lot to tell about myself... I'm a cartoonist, I have two comic strips called "I Just Work Here" and "Just Caitlin" floating around on the internet. I prefer traditional media (pen and ink mostly), but am working hard on my Photoshop Skillz. Or lack thereof. I like to read all kinds of comics, from graphic novels to manga to comic strips, and I'll read any book I can get my hands on as well. I'm also a hardcore sports fan and recreational soccer player.PLEASE NOTE: All artwork posted on my page is Copyright Caitlin Baner, all rights reserved. The only exceptions are the Fanart pieces; those are Copyright to the respective creators, and have been acknowledged in the descriptions.
# Comments
Comments: 64
byakurai1313 In reply to mushisan [2018-01-15 20:22:15 +0000 UTC]
And a (shamefully late) Merry Christmas to you as well! I haven't been on DA in a few months and just saw this... I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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byakurai1313 In reply to kyrtuck [2017-10-28 02:03:01 +0000 UTC]
Hey!
Not doing well... Been having some medical problems and getting them to go away is turning out to be harder than it should be... But hopefully things should be clearing up soon. Doctors are optimistic I'm going to be fine in the end but it just never seems to actually end. >_<
I haven't forgotten the comics though, don't worry! I've been drafting stories behind the scenes as my anxiety allows and I'm hoping to have another IJWH out soon.
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byakurai1313 In reply to Steve-C2 [2016-10-31 23:18:04 +0000 UTC]
HAHAHAHAHAHAAH yes I do! Thanks so much!
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byakurai1313 In reply to Steve-C2 [2016-06-08 20:57:17 +0000 UTC]
Hahahaha yup. Been there!
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Steve-C2 [2016-01-30 16:39:51 +0000 UTC]
Enjoy your trip to China.Β Have fun and be well.
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byakurai1313 In reply to Steve-C2 [2016-01-31 02:39:54 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! I think it's going to be a great time!
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byakurai1313 In reply to mushisan [2015-12-26 20:31:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much! Merry Christmas to you too!
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byakurai1313 In reply to mushisan [2016-01-02 22:18:46 +0000 UTC]
Happy New Year to you as well!!! 8D
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2015-02-22 14:53:25 +0000 UTC]
Hey! I'm doing pretty good, how 'bout yourself?
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Kafelnikov [2014-12-05 02:21:06 +0000 UTC]
Happy birthday, by the way. I hope you had a great one.
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byakurai1313 In reply to Kafelnikov [2014-12-06 01:14:46 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! It was a really great birthday, actually... but now I am old. :/
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Steve-C2 [2014-10-12 18:58:28 +0000 UTC]
Hello!
Normally I don't self-advertise, but.
Β (which has an awesome icon courtesy of Jessica-Rae-3 ) is a group I run.
I just wanted you to know because I decided to open a couple of contests, if you're interested in that sorta thing.Β And I like your comic.Β
Cheers.
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Jessica-Rae-3 In reply to Steve-C2 [2014-10-13 00:09:47 +0000 UTC]
You should self-advertise more. Β
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Steve-C2 In reply to Jessica-Rae-3 [2014-10-13 00:15:16 +0000 UTC]
I told someone, "I need to have a PR person who's friendly, outgoing, and personable.Β Pretty much the opposite of me."
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Jessica-Rae-3 In reply to Steve-C2 [2014-10-13 00:17:40 +0000 UTC]
Meh, I force myself to be like that on the outside. Internally, I like my seclusion and don't feel like I'm ever apart of society or a group.
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Jessica-Rae-3 In reply to Steve-C2 [2014-10-13 01:46:08 +0000 UTC]
...I should use this excuse on people.
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byakurai1313 In reply to Steve-C2 [2014-10-12 19:45:55 +0000 UTC]
Haha, very cool! I do occasionally participate in contests.
I am actually working on a Halloween Contest piece so I don't know offhand if I'll be able to throw something together by Nov 20th, but I will certainly keep it in the back of my head!
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kyrtuck [2014-06-04 03:27:39 +0000 UTC]
Gave you a Watch, may take a while, but I'd love to look through the rest of your work
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byakurai1313 In reply to kyrtuck [2014-06-04 20:41:25 +0000 UTC]
Wow, thank you so much for all the comments, the favs, and the Watch! Take your time reading through whatever you like... haha there's quite a bit of it by now!
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kyrtuck In reply to byakurai1313 [2014-06-05 20:35:56 +0000 UTC]
okay cool.
I gave a llama too.
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ezioauditore97 [2013-12-29 21:02:09 +0000 UTC]
I know it's a bit late but I hope you had a good Β Christmas and here's to a great 2014!
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byakurai1313 In reply to ezioauditore97 [2013-12-29 21:17:21 +0000 UTC]
Haha hey hey, I hope your Christmas was equally wonderful! Cheers to a fantastic 2014!
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2013-09-27 21:22:07 +0000 UTC]
Very, VERY slowly. The drafting is really difficult. I'm hoping to have the pencils done by the end of next week, that should give me enough time to color and such.... it'll probably be done Halloween night LOL.
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ezioauditore97 [2013-09-22 23:00:16 +0000 UTC]
Got an interview with Dave and Liz up if you want to have a look.Read,enjoy,and feel free to post a comment in the comment section!
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byakurai1313 In reply to ezioauditore97 [2013-09-24 01:03:28 +0000 UTC]
I just checked it out, you did great! I really enjoyed it!
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byakurai1313 In reply to ezioauditore97 [2013-04-17 17:36:19 +0000 UTC]
Sorry for the late reply, I just got back into town this morning... I am doing quite well, how are you doing?
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ezioauditore97 In reply to byakurai1313 [2013-04-17 21:58:39 +0000 UTC]
Not too bad all things considered.
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Scarecrowlover [2012-12-22 04:12:53 +0000 UTC]
You did some wonderful work with the holiday cards posted by ~Mr-Timeshadow . Keep up the good work!
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byakurai1313 In reply to Scarecrowlover [2012-12-22 22:57:18 +0000 UTC]
Why, thank you! And thank you for the watch! We had fun putting those together.
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2012-09-14 23:35:13 +0000 UTC]
Hey, dude!
No, do not do commissions, I've got way too much going on. I'm working full-time, running two comic strips, two websites and trying to slog through the paperwork to start my own business. In my "spare" time I do random drawings and fanarts... Too much on my plate right now. That and I myself wouldn't pay for someone of my skill level to draw them anything, I don't consider myself skilled enough. Getting there, but not yet.
However, if you've got an idea for a fanart like Dreamkeepers or something, or if you have an cool idea and want to see it drawn, I'm always up for suggestions or ideas. I can't promise they'll get drawn any time soon or even at all-- and I'd let you know pretty quick if that's the case-- but it's nice to have a stack of ideas on the side for the future.
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niloc1 In reply to byakurai1313 [2012-09-15 00:25:29 +0000 UTC]
well there were a few ideas i cooked up while reading dreamkeepers one of them has to do with the Indigo Twins, they remined me of female versions of a set of mischivous twins they are the twins package in a Host Club in a Fancy Highschool they do everything together and they are mischevious [link] this episode is the first and it will show the type they are, anyways i thought it would be awsome that the Indigo Twins and the Hitachi Twins do a sort of Mirror Image delio
i was going to ask you if you could draw my Dreamkeepers OC He has a unique power when ever her punches multiple fists of red apear around his arm... with a diameter of 3 feet around the original hand (multi fist barage or Shotgun Punch) and When he kicks two blue legs apear around his own leg (Tri Kick Assult) (if you want more info just ask ^^)
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2012-09-15 01:25:29 +0000 UTC]
LOL the Indigo twins... I actually have something already in store for them, so the Mirror Image idea probably won't happen (though it is cute )
Your OC... That one I'm curious about. I remember you mentioning him when I did Caier, and you outlined his powers then too... Tell ya what, if you can give me the following info (either reply here or shoot me a note on DA), I'll hang onto it for an idea down the road. We're probably looking at a 3-4 month timeframe, possibly less.
If you can, I need the following:
1. Your OC's name
2. Skin/body type (Does your OC have fur, scales, etc? Does it resemble a certain animal, like a dog? Does it have a tail? Round ears, pointed ears, ears at all? Is your OC super buff or lanky? Be as detailed as possible there.)
3. Identifying Features (Colors, body markings such as stripes, etc.)
Those are the big 3 I can think of, if I have more questions I'll ask. Just make sure you're as detailed and specific as possible so I've got the best possible idea of what I'm working with. This could be fun!
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niloc1 In reply to byakurai1313 [2012-09-15 06:28:50 +0000 UTC]
his name is Argadious
his body: 5' 10'' he resembles a dog has silver fur and a wolf like tail and his fist turns into a faint red pointed ears, he is not tall but his body is built like a rock when he wears clothes you cant tell he has chiseled abs
Identifying Features: besides his fists fur is a faint red, he has 3 stripes that a line with his rib cage his halo shifts from red to blue his fist are bound by tape like a boxers and he doesn't wear shoes (with most martial arts dojo's they don't allow shoes so this sort of stuck with him like a bad habit)
back story: he was a former tournament fighter was one of the best, his short body made him agile as his mussels gave him the power, he was almost a champion until one day in the ring he was fighting a hot headed fighter that was close to killing him at the last moment Argadious's Dreamkeeper power awaken and he punched all his ribs were cracked his throat was hit dislocated and broke both of his shoulders and arms, broken nose and dislocated jaw, since discovering your dreamkeeper power is forbidden and he nearly killed someone with it he went into hiding until he was recruited to fight the nightmares that try to cross the border to reach the city
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2012-09-15 19:51:08 +0000 UTC]
I love the name. Argadious. Has a ring to it.
I drew a fast sketch in Photoshop to try and get a feel for what you're looking for. Click on this link [link] and tell me if that's what you had in mind. I threw in some ideas of my own, which are shown in purple. Let me know if you want those there, or I can keep them out, makes no difference to me. I intentionally drew him without the boxing tape on his fists, I was concerned about getting the reds right.
The big things I need to know: What color are his eyes? Do the red and silver on that page match what you had in mind? Is the physique right? Too buff/not muscled enough? Are the feet correct? It doesn't show well here but I imagine them being longer and flat, more like a human foot than a dog's, bigger and more powerful. Has a medium length wolf snout.
Let me know if that's what you had in mind and if I need to make any adjustments or corrections before doing a for-real drawing.
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niloc1 In reply to byakurai1313 [2012-09-15 20:18:02 +0000 UTC]
feet like a human i like that ^^ his eyes normaly blue but when he is in battle they turn red
the red looks great on his hands ^^
out of curiosity hwat would be the position your going to up him in?
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byakurai1313 In reply to niloc1 [2012-09-15 20:41:04 +0000 UTC]
Hmmm position I haven't decided on, but I'm shooting for a martial arts move involving a simultaneous punch and kick, probably in opposite directions (like a flying kick or something, I plan on making him airborn).
What do you want done with the purple marks? Do you want those drawn in or do you want just the ribs and fists?
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