Here’s a doodle from this evening’s Art Farts hangout! Donatello is the best turtle, and pizza never looked so tasty as it did in the old TMNT cartoon.
Penny Candy Studios
http://www.pennycandystudios.net/
I contributed this piece for last month’s Silver Screen Society prompt, which was the movie Hero starring Jet Li and a host of other talented Chinese actors. I hadn’t seen the movie prior to accepting this prompt and I honestly loved it! It’s a great story and every frame is beautiful.
I asked for suggestions for cute things to draw on my twitter the other day, and this gem is courtesy Tim/ClassyRaptor! Trying to work on my dynamic posing and colors/lighting. Thanks for the idea, Tim!
Also, I’d like to thank everyone that sent me a note last week when I was hungry for happy words! I’ve been hoarding them in my inbox for ultimate smiles. :3 You guys are tops!
Garlic bread: a true mastery of flavor, regardless of shape. mmm.
HEWWO!! Penny here, super late to this party, but happy to be here! I was stumped on what to draw for a while because I was saturated in 90s cartoons and it’s really hard to choose just one. I finally settled on 90s-fabulous Bruce Timm Poison Ivy! The DC cartoon universe of that decade is an old friend o’ mine.
1. If you could be in your favorite 90s cartoon, what would it be, and who would you relate to the most in that show?
There are so many great shows, but I have to go with Beetlejuice! I love the idea of alternate worlds, and the slightly spooky but always goofy vibe of that show is a big influence on me even now! I relate a lot to cartoon Lydia, who was always pretty friendly and down-to-earth despite the kookiness of the show.
2. Was there a toy during the commercials that you couldn’t live without?
Hmm, I don’t remember many toys from that time, but I recall loving all the crazy goops that Nickelodeon produced - Gak, floam, slime and the like.
3. Which character was your LEAST favorite, and what would you say to them if you had the chance?
Demona from Gargoyles always frustrated me, I just wanted to tell her to get over herself! (Probably not at all because I was shipping Goliath and Elisa hardcore even as a wee preteen.)
Come hang out with me at my:
Hey dudes! I’m a part of this cool ongoing tribute to 90s cartoons. You should c-c-check it outttt.
A message from chevuron
You work is so charming and whimsical and just makes me smile with joy each time I look at it! What kind of brushes or things do you use to get that sort of paper cut out look?
Awww, thank you! <33333333333
My most favorite brushes are Photoshop’s Oil Pastel Large (originally 63px), which I use with opacity jitter turned ON for a more painterly effect, or turned off for a brush-ink look, as well as Photoshop’s Chalk 23 Pix with opacity jitter off, usually. For both brushes I turn on scattering and play with the settings until I get the perfect rough, textured look!
Combining two of my passions: baking and comics! Seriously though if you follow me on twitter you’ve probably noticed about half my tweets involve food, and about half of those involve something tasty I’ve just conjured in my kitchen.
Sorry this blog has been kind of empty the last few weeks! I’m in the process of creating a lot of new content to sell at my very first art show (just a little local thing) in June. After that, I should be back to posting more often AS WELL AS putting together a little shop for prints and minicomics, woo! :)
Have been feeling out of sorts today so I doodled this up as a reminder to cheer up! I love florals and typography, and have wanted to try something like this foreverrrrrr. I actually have another wip in a similar vein I hope to finish up soon!
For now, I’m going to try and take my own advice!
A message from tara-star
PENNY JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YR THE BEST
NO YOU ARE THE BEST, TARA!! <3333
My bud Jake mentioned wanting a magical jean jacket on twitter the other day, so I drew him one!
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So I promised last week that I’d be drawing up a short introductory comic for myself, but I couldn’t decide what to write or how to write it without being super boring (ie. myself) or overly wacky. So I’m letting my characters Witchlette (with the hat) and her sister Magi introduce me instead!
Some important information not included in the comic:
I’m a freelance artist, so that means I’m always looking for gigs! Need something cute drawn for you/your significant other/your blog/your book, etc? I’m totally up for it if you like my style! Message me or email me at pennycandystudios [atgmail.com] for more commission info/pricing. :)
My favorite cartoon is Adventure Time! I also really love The X-Files, just about any cartoon from the late 80s/90s, superhero toons, and a bunch o’ anime. I also love to read, and aside from comics and manga I enjoy fantasy and science fiction novels the most.
I love to eat and bake and eat some more so I talk about and draw food a lot. Nommmmtastic!
Linkage!
website (unfinished, ahhh): www.pennycandystudios.net
twitter: twitter.com/pennyloafing (follow me, bros!)
art reblogs: pennyreblorbs.tumblr.com
If you have any questions you can always ask. I might even draw something in response! ☆*･゜ﾟ･*\(^O^)/*･゜ﾟ･*☆](http://25.media.tumblr.com/f827c2148ad8063f19801752e01cd125/tumblr_mm8q2oQX9d1r2bqv4o1_1280.png)
(click to embiggen!)
So I promised last week that I’d be drawing up a short introductory comic for myself, but I couldn’t decide what to write or how to write it without being super boring (ie. myself) or overly wacky. So I’m letting my characters Witchlette (with the hat) and her sister Magi introduce me instead!
Some important information not included in the comic:
I’m a freelance artist, so that means I’m always looking for gigs! Need something cute drawn for you/your significant other/your blog/your book, etc? I’m totally up for it if you like my style! Message me or email me at pennycandystudios [atgmail.com] for more commission info/pricing. :)
My favorite cartoon is Adventure Time! I also really love The X-Files, just about any cartoon from the late 80s/90s, superhero toons, and a bunch o’ anime. I also love to read, and aside from comics and manga I enjoy fantasy and science fiction novels the most.
I love to eat and bake and eat some more so I talk about and draw food a lot. Nommmmtastic!
Linkage!
website (unfinished, ahhh): www.pennycandystudios.net
twitter: twitter.com/pennyloafing (follow me, bros!)
art reblogs: pennyreblorbs.tumblr.com
If you have any questions you can always ask. I might even draw something in response! ☆*･゜ﾟ･*\(^O^)/*･゜ﾟ･*☆
![Thanks to my recent mind-bogglingly popular comic I have received soo much askbox love, so it’s time for a massive ask/thank you post!
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kawaiimarshmello asked you:
helloz penny i love your blog and i love your art youre just so awsome and amazing bro
truxtonn asked you:
i love your art!!! all your posts need more notes!!
Anonymous asked you:
I was so happy when I stumbled across your blog, I love it!!
zoddyziddlyzoopy asked you:
i think you are cute yeah
Anonymous asked you:
yes that lovely comic about being rad and loving your body was very lovely thank you, you kind soul
Anonymous asked you:
Oh my gosh, you’re such a cutie-patootie!!!
azurenovah asked you:
Your art is adorable. SO. CUTE. >.<
im-not-a-big-loser submitted:
Omg
This is the most kawaii Tumblr blog I’ve ever been too
keep up da gud work.
catchicken asked you:
I love your art *~*
whimsicallyunoriginal asked you:
your blog may actually be the cutest
sunshineedust asked you:
i just came across your blog and i just had to tell you that your blog is the cutest! c:
richkids-and-fakefriends asked you:
hi youre art is adorable. c:
sadisticschizophrenicwaif asked you:
Ah this blog makes me smile and be all happy and stuff thank you a lot. u vu;
Anonymous asked you:
Your art is wow. The comics put a smile on my face&i really needed a smile today (: keep up your work <3
mrspenniejo asked you:
Just saw your art “That’s rad, you’re rad!” comic and it’s amazing! :D I love your blog, I’m so glad it came up on my dash! Thank you for making such wonderful art. Have a good day! x
imsonotgonnatellyou asked you:
your illustrations are amazing ^^!
Anonymous asked you:
came for the body positivity, stayed for the FRICKIGN ADORABLE DRAWIN GSTYLE
elidyce asked you:
I found you via your ‘That’s Rad, You’re Rad’ comic, and I just wanted to know that I love that comic in particular and your art in general! Your style is so cute, I just want to hug it! Anyway, thank you for being awesome and artistic and generally win-beans.
starkmyspark asked you:
Hey hey heeeeeeyyyy there. c: Just wanted to let you know that you’re blog makes me really happy and I really like your doodles. x3 Okay, that is all byeeeee //rolls away
radicalillusionss asked you:
your blog is so cute ^___^ love it! :)
noxkerry asked you:
Your comic was really really cool. It made me feel loved!
cutenessandcats asked you:
Hello Penny, I just wanted to tell you that your blog always cheers me up and that you’re a wonderful artist. <3
hylianviking asked you:
You are just peachy and dandy and quite wonderful all wrapped in to one! I look forward to the little comic thinger you’re doing! :)
digital-violets asked you:
hello! You seem totally rad plus your drawing are super duper cool! Congratulations on being awesome!
cripplingmiddaydelusions asked you:
I just thought I would say that your blog is really super cute and i really enjoy scrolling through it ^.^
mrscreepshow asked you:
I am so happy to have stumbled across your blog, everything from your adorable background to your whimsical doodles. <3 xoxoxo
sleepingisboring asked you:
I just found your blog and I think your art is awesome! :D
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LANFKJGLA;;NAGN; I’m not sure what to say to all of this LOVE except, thank youuuuu! From the bottom of my heart, I really do cherish and appreciate every sweet comment like these. A mentor of mine once disclosed to me that I thrive on praise, and it’s really really true. Reading your kind and thoughtful comments just makes me want to draw 10x more than before! HUGGG
Anonymous asked you:
Can you please do a comic about depression and how you can get out of it? I dont know how to get out of this spiral, and I think your comics and drawings are really cure.
Awww, anonnnn! D: I am sorry that you’re suffering, I know life can be a huge challenge to slog through every day, but I hope you will try to stay positive and get the help you need to feel better! I do have a few comic ideas in mind that might be what you’re looking for, hopefully you’ll see them soon. Feel better, kk?
sorry-did-i-just-stutter asked you:
Your art is AH-MAY-ZING. Any tips for an aspiring cartoonist? Nowhere near your caliber, but I’d love to be someday! Keep up the fantastic work :)
Thank you! As for tips, the only real tip I can offer is to just start drawing and KEEP drawing! I have been drawing off and on all my life, and the only times I felt really frustrated with my work were the times I was drawing the least. I only started making comics seriously about a year ago, and I feel like I make strides with every big effort I take! I totally need to work MORE!
future-mrsbaker asked you:
I am extremely jealous of your art talent!
Anonymous asked you:
you’re so talented oh my goodness, what do you use to draw/make pixels? xxx
Hey you two! Stop talking about my “talent.” >:O What I have is skill that I’ve worked hard for over the years, I wasn’t born with any innate ability to draw. Hahahaha, I’m serious, but I’m also joking. I know you both are just being total SWEETIEPIES so thank you for the lovely compliments! ♥♥
As for what I use to draw, it’s 100% Adobe Photoshop along with my Wacom Intuos tablet. :)
Anonymous asked you:
This will sound extremely creepy of me, but I just had a “you like the same fandoms! I love you” after only 1 min in your blog. lol. I was checking your comic tag after coming across your last comic (which I loved) and I saw you like both Rogue (more of a Wolverine/Rogue fan myself, but I like Gambit too) and used to like X Files. I like you, automatically. Ok, yeah, this was random. Now I will back away slowly and awkwardly.
Hahaha, silly anon! No need to feel creepy/awkward! Finding others that enjoy the same things you do is the whole reason you post the things you like online, right??? But yeah, I love X-Men and particularly Rogue & Gambit, though I also like Wolverine (just not in a shipping sense, I guess!), and X-Files. My biggest fandom is Adventure Time, but I like a whole host of other things that I don’t post about as often/ever.
blacksheep-runner asked you:
Hiiii, I know that your blog isn’t themed for any type of activism but I hear you have a big following? = I was wondering if you could possibly like, reblog, and sign my most recent post regarding a petition in the whitehouse right now to educate our youth on sexual assault and rape. This is a petition that could potentially push the Obama Administration to help save the lives of millions if the 100k vote quota is met in 30 days. Thank you and have a nice day :)
Hey there, I don’t really have a big following in comparison to some, but if anyone would like to check out this person’s blog and the petition they mention, feel free? I want to keep this blog for my art only, sorry I didn’t reblog!
Anonymous asked you:
could u do some gorillaz? that would be cool
Man, I remember when Gorillaz first came on the scene (approx. 1 million years ago, because I am old). Really cool style, I have to say! Unfortunately, I don’t accept requests unless I ask for them, but I am TOTALLY INTO paid work! If you’re interested, you can always message me off anon for more info about pricing and what I can do. :)
meancloudman asked you:
your art is wonderful!! (i will ever make art this good and that is lil sad) but seriously keep it up!!
Thank you for the compliment, but blahhhhhhhh don’t put yourself down to do it! Seriously, the only thing that’s sad here is the negative outlook. BELIEEEEEB in yourself, buddy! Getting better about art is just keeping at it, drawing more, trying new things and learnin’. I know there are times when I see someone’s beautiful work and think that I can never be as good, but it’s just a lie I tell myself when I know all I gotta do is WORK HARDER! You can do it! We can do it!
tenshihime13 submitted:
<3
I just wanted to say I love your art style! I came across your comic strip about being happy about who you are/being comfortable in your own body and decided to see who drew it. I am not disappointed I looked! I love that you draw characters with and without curves, the cutesy aspect makes it even better. Keep us updated as to when your new comic starts getting made! (I won’t even acknowledge an “if” situation. XP)
Hey there, thank you! I’m so glad my comic was cool enough to get you to click on through to the blog, that’s pretty awesome. I love drawing all kinds of characters, I wish I actually drew MORE variety, too. It’s something I want to work on. :3 But yeah, cute is kinda my thing. Sometimes it’s hard to embrace when you’re mingling with other professionals who have more “professional” styles??? And I get embarrassed showing it to people in real life at times, but DANG I love cute things and I gotta be me, right???
Ahaha, thank you for the comic encouragement, too. You’re a peach. :D Don’t worry, I will definitely be making lots of comics in the near future!
grouchygrrl asked you:
wow you’re so great and fantastic and i just spent like an hour going through your blog. Do you write as well well as doodle? I love yoru style. It’s simple but it can also be pretty detailed and it’s just i really appreciate good art wow. i know you probably get this a lot hhhh
Dude, thank you for being a total sweetie. :D I do write as well and have dreams of one day getting published, but for now I am content to share my writing solely in the form of my comics.
Anonymous asked you:
Do you do art professionally, or something else for a living?
I am a full-time artist, yes! I’ve been doing freelance art for several years for a variety of clients, and decided last fall to take the leap and try going full-time. Art is a tricky business to work in, though, so I’m always looking out for new gigs! Anyone that wants to hire me for commissions or bigger projects is super welcome to send me a message! <3333
WHEWWWWWW!! I think that’s all of them! If you read through all of that, bless your sweet little soul. ♥ If I missed anyone, I am truly sorry! With that said, I LOVE getting messages, so if you ever want to say anything to me, feel free! I will answer as quickly and honestly as I can, unless you’re a rudeface or something. :P](http://24.media.tumblr.com/06deacc5d69e632fbdd1014e85bcf393/tumblr_mm2u0x1Tga1r2bqv4o1_1280.png)
Thanks to my recent mind-bogglingly popular comic I have received soo much askbox love, so it’s time for a massive ask/thank you post!
Still feeling a little intimidated by all the new followers!! ♥♥♥ Currently working on a little comic about myself so we can all be properly introduced.
Also! If you’ve sent me messages/asks, rest assured I am reading and treasuring them! I’m going to sit down and figure out how to do a mass reply post soon! I am stupidly happy every day when a new message pops up on here, by the way. You guys make me ~stupid happy.~ :D
I have been big into Greek mythology since I was a wee gradeschool babe, and centaurs are my favorite mythological creature! Also remember the Pastoral Symphony part of Fantasia? That segment has a big influence on me and my art preferences. (I think it’s pretty obvious, hahaa.)
