Important Updates & 1st Fruits Basket Pin Design
Added 2020-04-09 01:43:16 +0000 UTCWARNING!
This pin design is referenced from a late manga scene. It's a potential spoiler if you haven't read the manga, although you may not understand the full context! You're welcome to click the attachment to see, but you've been warned!
I have a few words I want to say about the pin design that i'll leave at the end of this message! <3
Quick Updates!
Meruem & Komugi
Meruem & Komugi pins are in my hands! I'm still waiting for the chains, but they have been shipped, & should be in my hands early next week! My apologize for the delays, but.. ya know.. the pandemic has affected production speeds :( In the meantime, I'll be working on quality check and backing pins!
Next Pin Drop
I have extras of Nishinoya, Nanika, Netero, & Mob that I need to list; however, I've felt uneasy about releasing extras knowing that many have lost their jobs. I don't want anyone who has been waiting to miss out due the current state of our world..
Please let me know your thoughts about this! I want to accommodate everyone.. I considered maybe release half early, and reserving the other half when the world resumes again?..
Kyo Pins
First, I'd like to apologize for taking so long with these! I've discussed this on discord before, but I've been going through an art rut.. It makes it difficult to feel confident or positive about anything I draw, and the process stifles me a lot. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being patient and understanding these last several months. I'm trying my best to dig my way out!
For now, here is the first Kyo Pin inspired by the one & only, Amber Mallard! <3 The 2nd one will pop up sometime this week (which will also be turned into a fun coloring page :3)!!!! If it wasn't for Amber's persistence, I wouldn't have read Fruits Baskets, and subsequently, this pin idea wouldn't have come into fruition!
Some spoiler-y bits ahead, so here's your warning to stop reading!
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I.. uh.. had to go and do something sentimental again. This pin was inspired by the scenes in which the zodiac curse is lifted from Kyo, & Tohru watches him tear away his bracelet. Like the manga, the text says "Sayonara," since Kyo bid farewell to the spirit & bonds that dwelled within him. I tried my best to convey these scenes in my own way, but I have to admit.. I'm still not satisfied with it? I feel like I'm missing something, or the colors are off. Something is off, but either way, I wanted to present what I've been working on. Feel free to offer any feedback!
I also attached my lineart in case anyone wants to try a better color scheme :3 If not, just color it for a good time!
Comments
Sorry I just joined and was wondering has this been made yet? I love😍💜
2020-11-21 08:34:26 +0000 UTCI love this fruits basket design!! I loved that scene too where all the zodiacs curses were broken... Yuki's hit me really hard especially.. I bawled 😭 when it showed his adorable rat/animal form and God thanking him. I look forward to other fruits basket designs! c: 💖
2020-09-28 08:15:13 +0000 UTCi agree with releasing half and keeping the other half for later...more equal chances for everyone that way
Blue_Moon
2020-04-10 18:28:30 +0000 UTCI think half now and half later is great. I’m not a pin maker so I’m not sure how the business side is doing but I’m still seeing pins sell out quickly 🤷🏻♀️ So not sure if that’s being affected as much as we think from the virus.
Roni Brady
2020-04-10 11:16:56 +0000 UTCIs there going to be another chance to grab Meruem and Komugi? :(
2020-04-09 21:23:15 +0000 UTCLike the pink petals
Brooke O’Neill
2020-04-09 18:07:22 +0000 UTCOkay hear me out. Take the pin for Kyo that you just posted and do a manga variant with a splash of color in the beads and maybe somewhere on Toru I would die
Brooke O’Neill
2020-04-09 17:57:47 +0000 UTCHalf now/half later sounds great! Also, will there be extras of Meruem and Komugi?
2020-04-09 16:35:13 +0000 UTCWoooow! 🥰 honestly I’m not the hugest fan of Fruits Basket but that pin looks gorgeous. I probably will need it lol 😂 is it going to be in your store or part of the pin club (sorry I know you probably already stated before but it’s been a couple weeks and I forgot lol) either way I definitely need it in my life 😊😆
2020-04-09 09:49:30 +0000 UTCAdd all the pins you have extra or at least 1/2. I’m down, also seems like some new peeps and other regulars are as well. The Kyo turned out good, the overall design looks like something your fan base will enjoy. I don’t really follow that one but people that do will definitely be excited. Really appreciate the updates, having fun following your work and the whole subculture.
2020-04-09 03:34:41 +0000 UTCThis is excellent! It’s definitely going to be my first FB pin. I can’t wait to see what you came up with for the other design 😺🧡. I like the idea of releasing half the stock now and the other half later so that those affected by the current situation are hopefully in a better financial space and can get their goods!
2020-04-09 02:00:56 +0000 UTCI like half now and half later!! :)
2020-04-09 01:56:00 +0000 UTCI really like the idea of releasing half now and the other half later! It helps allow those you can’t purchase the pins now, to save for them later! As always your pin designs are beautifully done!
2020-04-09 01:53:29 +0000 UTCand I like the idea of releasing half of the extra pins now and half later!
2020-04-09 01:51:52 +0000 UTCI love the idea behind the Kyo pin ! I read all of fruits basket a while back!! and I think the colors you've chosen look really pretty. I do love the way its set up but perhaps a slightly different set up if you still feel unhappy with it? the only thing that came to mind to me was instead of his hands being behind him they could be under him almost like being a third panel but maybe then the pin would be very large lol
2020-04-09 01:51:28 +0000 UTCYVETTE, I AM LITERALLY CRYING. I am IN LOVE with this design!!! This is the most impactful scene of the whole series for me, and you brought the concept to life beautifully. I am really touched by your words and all the hard work you do. I can't wait to see the next! 💖 Thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🥺💕😻💕😻💕😻💕😻💕😻💕 Brb gotta go wipe off the snot and tears from my face before my Zoom class starts. ☺️
2020-04-09 01:49:54 +0000 UTCI love this design
BriAnna Travis
2020-04-09 01:49:52 +0000 UTCLove it!!! I haven't read the manga in years. I'm due for a re-read. I agree a half and half release might help those who may have been laid off not miss pins.
2020-04-09 01:49:36 +0000 UTCI like your 50/50 idea, that is a fair and considerate way of spacing out the release due to the current circumstances.
Ne0tokyo
2020-04-09 01:49:20 +0000 UTCAbsolutely gorgeous Kyo! I'm not an fb collector but if I were, I'd most certainly need my hands on such a beaut 💛 As to your drop question, I know I've been eagerly awaiting some of the extras and understand it's a crazy time. I think releasing half now might make for a good compromise :)
party pooper
2020-04-09 01:49:06 +0000 UTCThat half release and other half release later sounds nice 👍 everyone (including myself) is really going through it right now wether it’s financially, mentally, etc. and it sucks. But, maybe releasing half right now will help some feel better :) idk sorry for rambling 🥺😂
Arsalan
2020-04-09 01:47:29 +0000 UTC
