Some more sketches of my Sonic-style OC, Giraud. I know I'm making him out to be an old grouch, but he's actually a pretty chill guy when he's not having manic episodes. He's had a rough past and did a lot of horrible things, and shouldn't be forgiven without pause, but nonetheless he's spent the last couple of decades trying to redeem himself.

I'm honing in on a mask and fur style that should be easier to draw consistently, but these are just sketches and should do some inks to make sure it works. As for his colors, at first I thought it was silly and too gaudy (which reminds me of “McDonalds”), but now I've fallen in love with him. From his matted fur to his bizarre mustard-yellow pants, it suits his oddball character. Most of my new Mobian OCs are pretty strange, and they should be dressed the part. 8)

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Just messing around with some Sonic OCs. I've taken quite a few days off from drawing to do a LOT of writing. I've got several dozen pages of scenes and ideas involving these guys.

Yes, Giraud is a grumpy curmudgeon, mainly because he has a bad case of ESP he can't fully control. I'm not sold on his colors. His best friend Nelson gives him a shock when necessary to keep him civil. I like how the ivory wisps always look angry even when they're friendly. The only reason I'm posting this is to show a bit of character progression. I have a lot to learn about Sonic style.

I got Talia just the way I want her on the first try, though I may tweak the colors a bit. If you've never heard of a springhare (rodent), try looking it up. I was also considering making her a maned rat, kangaroo rat, tupaia, or prairie dog. When I found out springhares are bioflorescent and glow blood red under UV light, I was sold! Whatever the case, she was always going to be cyan and pink.

Poor Clef, Talia's boyfriend, needs some work.

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