[WIP] GIFs / Eastern emerald elysia of autumn. (Patreon)

Swimming nautilus are cute 😄

I’m working on two things at the same time: GIFs and the next illustration!

Following my previous drawing, I’m working on another autumn-themed drawing.

🍁 Eastern emerald elysia turning the colors of autumn.

This small green sea slug looks like a soft leaf. I’m planning to add a touch of autumn-inspired imagination to the drawing.

I referred to a photograph taken in mid-November 2016.

Here are four color thumbnails I created, based on this photo.

The palette that consists only of green shades is for those times when I want to ditch the "fallen leaves" concept and just paint "Emerald Elysia" on its own, lol. Right now, I’m imagining an image with a bright background, infused with shades of yellow and pink.

I first figure out how things move and understand their structure, then I sketch while considering how to style them. also I think about how to draw the face.

Sea sheep WIP : I’ve drawn a "sea sheep" before; perhaps I could draw it with a face similar to the one from that version.

Someone recently asked if I had ever drawn an Eastern emerald elysia—well, if I manage to finish it, you’ll be able to see it soon! 😄

I’d like to add some new GIFs, so I’m planning to animate a few of the drawings I’ve done previously.

I used 6 frames for fin. I’m planning to add a sparkle effect next to the shining eyes.

Youtube link : Deep-sea sighting: The strawberry squid’s mismatched eyes are the perfect pair

Watching them actually swim, I felt their grace.

Though, in the GIF, I’ve given them a more lively, playful vibe! 😄

When creating this illustration, I really wanted to highlight their beautiful green eyes—so I added some extra effects to make them stand out even more when they move.

Once it’s finished, I’ll upload it to Giphy, update the iMessage pack, and then publish a coupon post!