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Description Update: First of all, thanks for the DD! This is my sixth one and it's always a pleasure. Mostly, I just want people to know that for now, I am not working on "The Quest for Love with Yoki Safari" and that it has been shelved until further notice. It is a project that is very near and dear to my heart and I will start serious work on it when I feel the time is right. In the meantime, I'd love for you to check out my more recent artwork and learn more about my current projects. Thanks so much!

Hey there,

Rejoice! The time has finally come for me to reveal the newest addition to my menagerie of tales, "The Quest for Love with Yoki Safari."

The plan: An issue-based webcomic (as opposed to strip-based), it tells the story of warrior princess Yoki Safari in her struggle to find a suitable man to join her as the ruler of the tiny kingdom of Turnover before her father, King Durango Safari, completely loses his sanity to a curse that is slowly leeching it away. This task is made difficult by Carmine Carlisle, a mischievous succubus hired by a mysterious entity to ensure that Yoki never falls in love for too long. She has help, of course, in the form of her best friend and newly-appointed "relationship manager," Jules.

Each issue focuses around a different "date" for Yoki, though most of them are unorthodox. Some of them are human, some of them are aliens, some unicorn trainers, some overlords from outer space, and one is even just a computer screen.

"The Quest for Love with Yoki Safari" is largely a comedy, but manages to be a fantasy/sci-fi/romance/action-adventure all at the same time. In the world of Turnover, anything can and will happen.

The whole idea is in the early stages. I'm just now getting to writing the first issue and I'm still doing a lot of concept art, particularly for the little kingdom of Turnover. This image was made solely for the purpose of getting the DeviantART public's attention about this new idea, and while I understand it's definitely an unusual idea and it's a little hard to grasp, I'd really love to hear your thoughts about it!

Interested in seeing more Yoki Safari art? Head on over to my blog at [link] where you can find a temporary logo, a character sketch of Yoki herself, and more!

Adobe Illustrator CS, probably 5 hours from sketch to completion.

This images, the synopsis, and characters are all (c) me, Andrew T. Green, and are not for use in any way, shape, or form without my permission first. Please respect my wishes as the artist.
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Comments: 151

Buuya [2009-09-27 22:58:20 +0000 UTC]

What fantastic pointyness!

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DrewGreen In reply to Buuya [2009-09-28 01:36:44 +0000 UTC]

Indeed, watch where you touch. ;D

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Tsu-Darei In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 22:51:47 +0000 UTC]

The composition is fantastic! Your lineart, as usual is great and the soft gradient shades are perfect.
lovin' all your art man~

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DrewGreen In reply to Tsu-Darei [2009-09-28 01:36:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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007-R0B3R7 In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 22:47:53 +0000 UTC]

nice job! love the way you put gradients into your cellshading

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DrewGreen In reply to 007-R0B3R7 [2009-09-28 01:36:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Ingeapplegoose In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 21:51:59 +0000 UTC]

ohhgawddamn dude seriously!!!this is so damn good.u always amaze me with ur brilliant character designs and ur unique style. it's fantasti!thumbs up man!!!

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DrewGreen In reply to Ingeapplegoose [2009-09-28 01:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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Ingeapplegoose In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 11:46:48 +0000 UTC]

ur most welcome

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Artoveli [2009-09-27 21:28:23 +0000 UTC]

Great concept! The mysterious project comes to light!

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DrewGreen In reply to Artoveli [2009-09-28 01:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Finally, right? Glad you like it!

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Pockaru [2009-09-27 21:02:45 +0000 UTC]

Hmm,well this certainly is a different idea.
Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

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DrewGreen In reply to Pockaru [2009-09-28 01:37:19 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, should be a fun train wreck. XD

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Pockaru In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 09:31:10 +0000 UTC]

You don't have hopes for it?

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DrewGreen In reply to Pockaru [2009-09-28 14:54:12 +0000 UTC]

No, I absolutely do. I'm just saying, it's definitely going to be a challenge, that's for sure.

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Pockaru In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-29 08:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Well that is true, but if you have the determination, it can be something great. =]

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eloelo In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 20:58:36 +0000 UTC]

uhoo
I love the composition and colors too *.*
the expression of queen is very nice

grat work!

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DrewGreen In reply to eloelo [2009-09-28 01:37:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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eloelo In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 08:55:55 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome! ^-^

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vert-is-ninja [2009-09-27 20:39:24 +0000 UTC]

Man, I'm all over this. I would read this to my heart's content!!

This sounds awesome. I love quirky ideas like these that are simple but can be expanded upon. I like the idea that each issue is a date, and gawsh, I'm excited already!

You know I already gobble up your art, I'm excited to see your comics! I love the designs. Rock on!!

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DrewGreen In reply to vert-is-ninja [2009-09-28 01:39:39 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad to hear that you are excited for it! I know it's going to be such an enormous challenge to do this, but I feel confident about it. I also have a lot of fun drawing these characters, which helps.

Any tips for a prospective web-comicker?

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vert-is-ninja In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 03:20:48 +0000 UTC]

I so am! Challenges are fun and I am totally sure you are going to knock it flat and own it!!

When you're into the characters and having fun it totally shows, which is actually another primary thing I love about your art. So much fun!

The only thing I can offer is don't let yourself start over eight million times or you'll never get it started...or at least that's what I suffered the most!

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DrewGreen In reply to vert-is-ninja [2009-09-28 14:55:50 +0000 UTC]

That is actually a really good piece of advice. I have a tendency to false-start things and then never get around to them. I'll definitely keep your tip in mind for this one.

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ckt [2009-09-27 20:35:48 +0000 UTC]

Sounds very interestinf!I must say I love your style, there's something familiar, yet unique about it.^^ I also love Yoki Safari's looks.^^

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DrewGreen In reply to ckt [2009-09-28 01:38:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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ayuICHI [2009-09-27 20:31:03 +0000 UTC]

Oooh very nice. I like

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DrewGreen In reply to ayuICHI [2009-09-28 01:38:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Neoriceisgood In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 20:30:08 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful like always, why are you so absolutely awesome?

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DrewGreen In reply to Neoriceisgood [2009-09-28 01:39:51 +0000 UTC]

*blush*

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Neoriceisgood In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 11:47:26 +0000 UTC]

A-aww, did I make you blush v_v; ?

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Otaku42 [2009-09-27 20:29:53 +0000 UTC]

The plot sounds wonderfully insane. Can't wait to read it!

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DrewGreen In reply to Otaku42 [2009-09-28 01:38:31 +0000 UTC]

Glad to hear it!

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dannyfl0wers [2009-09-27 20:19:34 +0000 UTC]

I really like the story concept you have going on here for Turnover; it went beyond my expectations and I already thought I was expecting a lot! I'm very impressed and excited to read more!!

Your character designs are really cool too! The colors you've chosen are amazing as always. I remember really liking the illustration of Carmine I saw in you art blog. I think I have to say she's my favorite!

Now I'm off to see more in your blog ...! ^_^

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DrewGreen In reply to dannyfl0wers [2009-09-28 01:40:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Carmine is a very funny character, not your usual villain. I'm looking forward to peoples' reaction to her as more unfolds. ;D

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dannyfl0wers In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-28 01:45:54 +0000 UTC]

That's awesome!! I love villains that make me giggle! I can't wait for more!

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theEinME In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:42:55 +0000 UTC]

haha really neat! i like it

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DrewGreen In reply to theEinME [2009-09-28 01:40:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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XxSpyderxX In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:35:48 +0000 UTC]

This piece looks amazing!! And I seriously can't wait for this to start!

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DrewGreen In reply to XxSpyderxX [2009-09-28 01:41:14 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that! Thank you!

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vitaminBee In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is gorgeous! I love the colors on this. Great job ^_^

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DrewGreen In reply to vitaminBee [2009-09-28 01:41:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lonesome-Diamond In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:25:50 +0000 UTC]

This story sounds like it will be really interesting and original. I'm already thinking of how some things could pan out. I like the whole "spacey royalty" motif.

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DrewGreen In reply to Lonesome-Diamond [2009-09-28 01:41:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad that you like it. ;D

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StressedJenny In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:21:14 +0000 UTC]

Love the layout and colouring! Geat characters too!

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DrewGreen In reply to StressedJenny [2009-09-27 19:22:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Apopheliac In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:17:59 +0000 UTC]

The coloring is as awesome as the character design. <3

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DrewGreen In reply to Apopheliac [2009-09-27 19:20:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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GatoGarcia In reply to ??? [2009-09-27 19:17:58 +0000 UTC]

nice!

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DrewGreen In reply to GatoGarcia [2009-09-27 19:20:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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GatoGarcia In reply to DrewGreen [2009-09-27 19:26:31 +0000 UTC]

de nada

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