You know how I offered to draw super versions of the folks who donated at the $25 level or higher for my Pride booth Kickstarter? Well, I finally finished those portraits! And now, everyone can see the results! (Even though they're poorly photographed... my phone is overdue for an update... isn't technology absurd?)
After Deirdre was abducted by aliens, she discovered her eyeliner could be more than decorative. At her thought, her wings extend, lithe and vicious, ready to snap and bind and grasp. Maybe it seems like a silly power. But hers is a strange and unique ability. It's visual and visceral. And there is no one else on this planet that has the strength she has.
After being abducted by aliens, Chris discovered that he and his dog-child Soleil had become even more connected. They could share thoughts and exchange ideas. The two of them can thwart any crime by working together.
After the aliens left, Joe and Laura found they'd become an even stronger team than before. With Laura's ability to calculate and manipulate probability in favor of her allies and Joe's super-powered bowl, there isn't an enemy they can't knock out.
The aliens gave Bryanna the ability to almost instantly recreate any outfit she can visualize using any ordinary needle and thread. She can slip seamlessly into a police unit, or mimic centuries-old royal gowns. And, of course, she totally kills at conventions.
The power bestowed on Zach by the aliens was that of a multitalented pied piper. Any instrument Zach can play, he can use to convey powerful (and sometimes crippling) emotions. His listeners can feel profound joy, or darkest sorrow, or paranoia so intense they hold on to the grass for fear of floating away. Sure, he could drive people into a rage using a simple plastic kazoo if he wanted. Instead, Zach uses his power to spread cheer and comradery wherever he goes.
The aliens gave Alejandra a playful gift. The creations she crochets come to life to assist her. Whether she needs a ride across town or a fuzzy but effective bodyguard for her adventures, Alejandra can whip out her needles and conjure a friendly familiar.
Whew! It's been a while since I drew actual people. Like, faces of people I know. Did you know I'm a bit face-blind? I'm generally good with friends and family (though I did recently fail to recognize my uncle, at whose business I currently work). But I don't remember faces as easily as many people do. I break down faces into 2-dimensional figures in my head, so if I see someone in a different angle than usual, I can be really thrown off. However, this mental "flattening" comes in handy when I draw faces. I'm told the above drawings match up pretty well with their subjects, but (ironically?) I can't really say for sure. Anyway. There's your Abi trivia for the day. And also an explanation in case I don't recognize you in public.
One last thing! I've been crafting with my misprint copies of Necessaries.
A big ol' wreath!
Magnets! And my parents' dog, Mowgli.
That's all for now, folks! Sorry it took me so long!