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shley77 — Guess I'll be here a while...

Published: 2011-02-15 05:18:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 5991; Favourites: 260; Downloads: 11
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Description So a while back I mentioned some huge changes to my TOQ story. Main character's leaving... big plot changes... title change too...

Well. I am here to tell you all that it's actually going somewhere for a change!

I HAVE STARTED A WEBCOMIC. 0_0 and yes. it is past page one. All the way to page four even!

~~~~~ [link] ~~~~~

This doesn't really explain what's going on here yet. Considering the only straight character I had left is laying rather cozily on Mika there.

I won't tell you what happened, I would prefer you read about it. And be convinced in that manner that this is in fact, an EXCELLENT change.
Because all you old CD/TOQ readers, I must convince you just HOW MUCH chemistry these two have. And the best way to do it, is for you to see it. And while this section of the story is not yet posted, it's coming up soon. So TRUST ME<3

My interest in this story is completely revived, and this has become something quick, intuitive, and therapeutic for me to work on. It is my official sketchbook project. And I'm hoping to work on it in any and all the free time I have from Marian. I'm not going to promise certain update times until I'm settled in exactly how long it takes me.


So anyway, please take a look at the comic! I'll be posting those pages here soon, but for now, you can only see them on the blog



TMB btw, is still on, just on hold for now. Those pages take QUITE a while for me to do, and I want to do them right, and attempt to publish. These are much looser and swifter for me to work on. And also just a shit ton of FUN. And I'm using this as a method to get myself on a schedule XD


HAPPY NOT VALENTINE'S DAY ANYMORE EVERYONE<3 XD
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Comments: 42

danonx [2011-05-20 20:39:29 +0000 UTC]

FFFFF. *fangirl squeal*
I miss Jamie and Marie, but not as much as I'm growing to love Jamie and Mika. I love the pose and the lighting, it creates an amazing mood. Awesome.
(Of course, now I'm twice as eager to read the PBN comic.)

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KrusttyhBenyh [2011-03-13 15:39:18 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful!

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x8xdanix6x [2011-02-27 17:52:26 +0000 UTC]

This picture is stunning as usual! I'm a little confussed though, is Marie no longer in the story? (This is a remake of CD right or am i mistaken? which characters remain?)
I really love your comic- the artwork is amazing!

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shley77 In reply to x8xdanix6x [2011-04-17 22:41:51 +0000 UTC]

Oh! So sorry about not replying to this sooner lol. I'm trying to keep up on questions regarding CD as much as I can but I am forgetful x_x
Anyway there are some explanations and such in the FAQ here where you can read about the changes, including what happened to Marie and how the story has changed: [link]

Thankyou!<3

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Jessisaurus [2011-02-16 22:31:33 +0000 UTC]

love the dark tones. very nice piece!

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shley77 In reply to Jessisaurus [2011-02-18 21:08:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!!

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tomoyo4476 [2011-02-16 22:01:32 +0000 UTC]

could you please tell us when your webcmic is gonna update? mean when you upload the pages so i can go and fanboy the f**K out . . .hehehe pretty please???

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shley77 In reply to tomoyo4476 [2011-02-18 21:08:17 +0000 UTC]

hahaha! I'm not entirely sure yet. HOPING for weekly 1-2 new pages. But don't quote me on it! I'll surely let everyone here know when it does update :]

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tomoyo4476 In reply to shley77 [2011-02-19 03:32:12 +0000 UTC]

thankieees !

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ScuttlebuttInk [2011-02-16 22:01:25 +0000 UTC]

Comic looks amazing so far! I am positively ENAMOURED of Mika's mouth. Particularly in the lower left-hand panel of page 4. Just beautiful.

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shley77 In reply to ScuttlebuttInk [2011-02-18 21:08:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!!! haha yes he does have a lovely mouth ;D It's my favorite part of him too, hehe!

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ScuttlebuttInk In reply to shley77 [2011-02-20 23:14:38 +0000 UTC]

What can I say, I'm a sucker for nice lips!

You're welcome and keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to more!

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Smodyl [2011-02-16 14:44:13 +0000 UTC]

Haha, happy not valentine's day anymore to you too xD
I'm happy to hear you started a webcomic ^__^ Your art is beatiful and I can't wait to see more pages there!

However, you could perhaps make the navigation and the interface more intuitive and user-friendly - it was a bit confusing and uncomfortable to me.

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shley77 In reply to Smodyl [2011-02-16 22:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Hehe, thank you!!!

Yes I was fiddling with that yesterday. I'm not familiar enough with making themes for tumblr to customize the one I have so I can't make the pages open in a new window or anything just by clicking the images. I made links under each page in order to do so though. And also this theme has right and left click through navigation which is what I liked about it.
Was there something specific that bothered you? I could see what I can do with it, maybe just change the theme all together.

Thanks for the input!

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Smodyl In reply to shley77 [2011-02-16 23:06:33 +0000 UTC]

One thing would be the new window you mentioned, mhm. and another perhaps (ok that's not interface nor navigation but shh ) the font - it's normally easy to read but when it gets and smaller it starts being difficult (like on page 4, the lines "you should be in college..." "not wasting...")

Sorry if you I'm complaining too much I'm just always happy to give and receive feedback... but the feeling isn't always mutual

Of course you just started posting it there and you need time to get familiar with the themes and everything. Keep up the great and inspiring work!

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Nyankotarou In reply to shley77 [2011-02-16 22:49:53 +0000 UTC]

Maybe you could try using Smackjeeves [link]

And, I already love your comic

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PhoenixFire787 [2011-02-16 03:19:32 +0000 UTC]

This picture is so sweet and delicate and the colored pencil detail is gorgeous.

I really appreciate the tenderness of the two figures and I appreciate that juxtaposition with the harsh and jagged shadow of the branch.

Your detail is sublime and it makes me want to stroke the paper.

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JoegarNaut [2011-02-16 02:43:01 +0000 UTC]

The emotion in this picture can be physically felt and seen, making it ever beautiful.
I wish you luck on your story~
<3

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dash-of-balder [2011-02-15 18:22:31 +0000 UTC]

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKK YOU ARE KIDDING I GET THESE PICTURES WITH STORY-MAKING WORDS TOO OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMGO *FLLAAAAIIIILLLLL*

Oh gosh, you have just MADE my week. This is AWESOME!!

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shley77 In reply to dash-of-balder [2011-02-15 23:52:00 +0000 UTC]

LOL!!!! THANK YOU! you just made MY week with that awesome freakout

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Philluppus [2011-02-15 17:10:48 +0000 UTC]

looks like the couple lost their baby or something,
god i feel sad,
but the drawing is beautyfull in drama and athmosphere,
wonderfull

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shley77 In reply to Philluppus [2011-02-15 23:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Awe, not quite that bad no. But thank you! I'm glad that strong of an emotional came through.

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RADification [2011-02-15 14:45:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm afraid I have no knowledge of your previous storyline or possible previous characters but I'm extremely happy to hear you've started a webcomic and I can't wait to read it. Just seeing your art is fun in itself so hearing the stories that go along with the pictures will be brilliant

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shley77 In reply to RADification [2011-02-15 23:53:57 +0000 UTC]

That's quite alright! Better even I think, to read the story with a more open mind to what it is now Thanks so much! And I hope you enjoy it!

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VincentBryantArt [2011-02-15 13:31:13 +0000 UTC]

There is a lot of emotion in this and the art is amazing. Great use of shading and color.

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shley77 In reply to VincentBryantArt [2011-02-15 23:54:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!<3

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senkoto [2011-02-15 08:18:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the style off the comic, I can't wait to see more.

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shley77 In reply to senkoto [2011-02-15 23:54:21 +0000 UTC]

Ah thank you!!!

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Everlasting-Insanity [2011-02-15 07:02:04 +0000 UTC]

This is one of the most beautiful images I've seen in a long time. The faces... the faces... my god the faces. As a fan of CD I admit I am very confused, however I trust your storytelling abilities and I can't wait to know more about this new direction. Off to read your webcomic now, am super pumped!

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shley77 In reply to Everlasting-Insanity [2011-02-15 23:59:58 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much That means a lot, especially considering you're a confused CD fan haha<3 I do hope you like the new story direction! And thanks for reading : D

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SilentKittyEater [2011-02-15 06:11:03 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!

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shley77 In reply to SilentKittyEater [2011-02-16 00:00:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!<3

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SilentKittyEater In reply to shley77 [2011-02-16 23:15:35 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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dana-redde [2011-02-15 06:03:19 +0000 UTC]

fdhskjfdskd oh my goddd, so gorgeous!!! That hairrrr *stroke stroke*

Looks like my decision to finally break down and get a tumblr has been validated

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shley77 In reply to dana-redde [2011-02-16 00:01:03 +0000 UTC]

8'D Thank you so much!!!! and YAY oh man, tumblr is a magical place. I am super addicted LOL. Thanks for following on there : D I hope you enjoy it!

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tomoyo4476 [2011-02-15 05:29:42 +0000 UTC]

KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! >3< SO GOOOOOD!

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shley77 In reply to tomoyo4476 [2011-02-16 00:01:10 +0000 UTC]

HEHE thank you!!!

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tomoyo4476 In reply to shley77 [2011-02-16 02:27:41 +0000 UTC]

mooaaaaaaaar!

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gremlinous [2011-02-15 05:24:28 +0000 UTC]

suuuuuuuuuch good tones and shading *______* sfgsakk

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shley77 In reply to gremlinous [2011-02-16 00:01:19 +0000 UTC]

8'D THANKYOU<3<3<3

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NickRoblesArt [2011-02-15 05:23:28 +0000 UTC]

....8I *gathers up all the love he has laid on this and piles it here...TIMES 7777777777!!! * AOHFORHFIJSOJSOIJ!!!!<3

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shley77 In reply to NickRoblesArt [2011-02-16 00:01:30 +0000 UTC]

ASHJDFGDHFDJHGHGSGHSFBJANDHSGFJJS*HUGCLINGFACE*

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