Somehow… someway… that title makes sense! Two in the blog… two new artists to feature and pimp out! It’s been over a week since I last reported in here, and now is a better time than ever.

Today’s heroes… Rip-Sama and Croaky!

Rip-Sama is someone whom I had commissioned once and also got a bust sketch from. Both images actually are traditional media and adorn my wall right now! The only copies, and at this very moment here, this blog is the only place that had the images online. They used to be online, however (and if you noticed no hyperlink on Rip’s name) the artist, herself, has since departed from the internet. And the art went with it.

Image created by Rip-Sama

This image is attached with light colors. No shading, which is the only miff I have about it, but being an early commission of mine, it’s lovely! The pants are done right. lol That seems to matter to me, can ya tell? You can really see which Bu pics are early and which are recent for a couple ways:

1. Athletic, not buff. – 2. The bottom of the tail is different than the rest of his skin. and – 3. A array of changes in feet, tail, wings, etc. That’s mostly because Bu was more of a WIP then than he is now.

Sketch created by Rip-Sama

This is a sweet little thing from Rip. I am left to assume (also because of Bu’s newness) that she didn’t know that he is named after his creator’s username, judging by “unknown” being written there. However it does say “Dragon-Bu” on my wall, as she changed it before sending me the original. lol :P That’s all of Bu from this artist, most likely. No sign of new art from this talented soul for over a year. I wish her well!

Up next we have some gems from Croaky! I first was given the chance to commission her when I snagged a slot in early 2008. Sometimes… my imagination goes in and out. I can have some genious ideas, and sometimes I can have… zip. Nadda, none, nothing. Luckily I had something of a primal spark with Bu. Well… Tarzan to be precise. lol

WIP created by Croaky

You can already see here, lots of jungle details. I definitely wanted the loincloth that stems likely from his pants. So they’d be green. His hair was also meant to be longer! So it’s a bit out there. And of course, while not visible here, he’d have some rough wear on his wings. The pose was altered a bit in the final image, but not much! The end result sure did make me squee.

Image created by Croaky

The end result here, it still stands out as one of my favorite images that I purchased. It’s colorful, dynamic, pretty! Bu sports a smile that is, and can only be, Bu’s trademark shimmering grin. But watch out for that tree! He shouldn’t swing on vines. He’ll get a big hurting. The way Bu’s feet are drawn are awesome. lol Good stuff. I loved this picture enough to pay Croaky for a print. I also ponied up dough for a frame. It enjoys the company of my Bu wall. I think… this is the only pic today that is still currently submitted online. lol See it HERE!

This next image is really a stroke of luck if there ever was one.

Sketch created by Croaky

This image was the result of a winning ticket, so to speak. I entered Croaky‘s raffle contest earlier this year. It was more than a surprise to me. How blessed, I felt! :3 I had a very hard time trying to match the imagination of the previous pic, and I surely didn’t match it. But, just as I had in the last blog entry with Ronin Bu, I toyed around with the idea of Bu with swordplay. Him looking kinda noble too. It turned out excellent! Not as buff as Tarzan Bu, but still, too cool! <3 Although pay attention, he is not holding two swords! I noticed people missed that detail. lol

I can honestly say I can’t wait for the next chance to commission Croaky again! Commission slots come and go super fast, so I hope you find the opportune moment to grab one! It’s worth it. Do it!

Thanks for visiting again, folks! For anyone who reads, I love you for your time and dedication! ^3^ I’ll see ya on the Christmas blog entry!