Stephanie O'Brien's Blog

Cradled Globes, This Time With Stars

25/2/2021

After I shared Cradled Globes in ProjectComment on DeviantArt, one of the other members suggested that I add stars to the background.

Now I'm torn - I like the slightly more unique aspect that having distant globes in place of stars provides, but having stars in addition to those makes the picture feel more full and alive.

What do you think? Which version is your favorite? And would you like to see the starry version on RedBubble and Society6?

Abstract Artwork: Cradled Globes

8/2/2021

While I was playing Skyrim, I came across an interesting gem that inspired a new piece of artwork.

This is the item that gave me the idea:

I wanted to try something like that: a glass ornament filled with swirling colors, enclosed by an ornate frame.

I started with some globes, with distant, blurred circles of color interspersed between them to fill the void:

Once that was done, I decided I didn't want to cover the centers of most of the globes the way the picture that inspired me did, so I made frames that cradled their bases instead.

It ended up looking quite different from the source of inspiration, but I still like it.

I put the full collage in my RedBubble and Society6 stores, as well as the four largest globes.

If you want to get this artwork on items like clothing, accessories or home decor, here are a few of the things you can get:

Here are the links to the items in the collage:

Face Masks
Stickers
Pillows
Comforters
Shirts
Phone Cases & Skins
Laptop Skins
Tapestries
Shower Curtains
Coffee Mugs
Bath Mats
Dresses

You can see all the RedBubble items with this artwork at the links below:

Cradled Globes
Cradled Globes, Without Frames
Cradled Globes 1 - Terra Gold
Cradled Globes 2 - World of Fire
Cradled Globes 3 - Sea of Tears
Cradled Globes 4 - Magenta Flame

To see more products with this picture on Society6, check out these art prints, then scroll down to where it says "More featuring this artwork".

Cradled Globes
Cradled Globes, Without Frames
Cradled Globes 1 - Terra Gold
Cradled Globes 2 - World of Fire
Cradled Globes 3 - Sea of Tears
Cradled Globes 4 - Magenta Flame

You can see closeups of the individual globes under the cut.

Abstract Artwork: Shining Screensaver Streaks

25/1/2021

I recently noticed a screensaver on my computer, and thought it would make a cool pattern on physical items. So I drew my own version of it.

If you want to get this artwork on items like clothing, accessories or home decor, here are a few of the things you can get:

Here are the links to the items in the collage:

Face Masks
Stickers
Floor Pillows
Comforters
Shirts
Phone Cases & Skins
Towels
Tapestries
Shower Curtains
Coffee Mugs
Bath Mats
Dresses

You can see all the RedBubble items with this artwork here.

To see more products with this picture on Society6, check out this art print, then scroll down to where it says "More featuring this artwork".

Page 57 of My "Undertale" Comic, "Just Cause", is Ready!

1/1/2021

Here's the 57th chapter of Just Cause! You can read the comic from the beginning here.

If Frisk's behavior in this scene is normal for people who have seen a ghost in Undertale, it's no wonder Napstablook is so sad.

And now it's time to return to the scene of their recent trauma, this time with no pie and even less rest than they had before the last time.

To support me as an artist and writer so I can publish pages faster, and to get early access to completed art and stories, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.

If you want me to draw something specific for you, check out my commissions page.

And if you'd like to get my art on your pillows, mugs, blankets, furniture and more, take a look at my stores on Society6 and RedBubble!

New Artwork: Sky and Silhouettes

27/11/2020

When I was working on Forest of Snails, I initially planned to use trees instead of vines. Partway through, I decided the vines looked better and would be more flexible in terms of snail positions, but I kept the trees in case I wanted to do something else with them later.

Yesterday, I was looking at the silhouettes of some trees and thought, "That would be a great use for those unused branches, if I turn them black and add a darker sky." This was the result.

If you want to get this artwork on items like clothing, accessories or home decor, here are a few of the things you can get:

Here are the links to the items in the collage:

Face Masks
Stickers
Floor Pillows
Comforters
Skirts
Phone Cases & Skins
Towels
Tapestries
Posters
Coffee Mugs
Laptop & iPad Skins
Dresses

You can see all the RedBubble items with this artowork here.

To see more products with this picture on Society6, check out this art print, then scroll down to where it says "More featuring this artwork".

Page 56 of My "Undertale" Comic, "Just Cause", is Ready!

21/11/2020

Here's the 56th chapter of Just Cause! You can read the comic from the beginning here.

Thankfully, this mistake can be undone - if a time traveler is willing to die for it.

The emotional trauma that will linger with the memory... not so easily erased.

To support me as an artist and writer so I can publish pages faster, and to get early access to completed art and stories, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.

If you want me to draw something specific for you, check out my commissions page.

And if you'd like to get my art on your pillows, mugs, blankets, furniture and more, take a look at my stores on Society6 and RedBubble!

Symmetrical Pattern: Rainbow StarFlower

13/11/2020

I recently played Sayonara Wild Hearts, and I was inspired by the artwork in it, especially the cards and the level title screens.

I decided I wanted to try drawing a symmetrical pattern like some of the ones I've made before, this time with the combination of dark foreground and pastel rainbow cutouts that I'd seen in the game.

It took me a couple hours, and I'm really happy with how it looks!

It took several attempts to get the right shades and thicknesses for the lines of color in the background, especially since I'm used to working with more jewel-toned hues.

Despite the colors being paler than my usual choices, there's nothing like a black contrast to make even softer tones look vivid!

I like the brighter, more ethereal look these shades give in this context, compared to their darker, bolder jewel-toned counterparts.

If you want to learn how to draw symmetrical patterns like this, I have an art tutorial on SkillShare.

My supporters on Patreon can see several extra versions of this picture that show what it looked like in its earlier stages, as well as a description of the drawing process.

If you want to get this artwork on items like clothing, accessories or home decor, here are a few of the things you can get:

Here are the links to the items in the collage:

Face Masks
Stickers
Throw Pillows
Comforters
T-shirts
Phone Cases & Skins
Towels
Tapestries
Skirts
Coffee Mugs
Laptop Skins
Dresses

You can see all the RedBubble items with this pattern here.

To see more products with this pattern on Society6, check out this art print, then scroll down to where it says "More featuring this artwork".

Page 55 of My "Undertale" Comic, "Just Cause", is Ready!

31/10/2020

Here's the latest chapter of Just Cause! You can read the comic from the beginning here.

This is SUCH an easy mistake to make the first time you play Undertale. >_<

Frisk COULD reload their save, of course, but right now they're in far too much shock to remember that. Better hope they remember before they save again.

To support me as an artist and writer so I can publish pages faster, and to get early access to completed art and stories, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon!

If you want me to draw something specific for you, check out my commissions page.

And if you'd like to get my art on your pillows, mugs, blankets, furniture and more, take a look at my stores on Society6 and RedBubble!

How to Draw Semi-Realistic Fire

24/10/2020

I was recently asked how I draw the semi-realistic fire in my webcomic, so I made a quick tutorial.

The Work-In-Progress Preview of Just Cause, Pt. 55 is Ready

27/9/2020

The 14-panel work-in-progress preview of page 55 of Just Cause is ready! Here's one of my favorite panels.

You can get exclusive access to this and other works in progress, and help me make new pages faster, by supporting me on Patreon.