The Art of Beth Short

AMOUR'D CORE [ Developer Showcase No. 1 ]

I am so thrilled to finally be able to show this!!! We have been working so hard for so many weeks working out the kinks, functionality, UI, mechanics, etc. There is so much work yet to be done, but the groundwork is finally drying. Even though this may look modest it is the product of many hours of hard work and problem solving. Since trailers are so easily faked (especially in 2D games) it was important to me to capture the footage directly in engine. It was important to me to show that thi...

Preview Tomorrow!

My dev partner and I will be revealing in-engine footage of Amour'd Core tomorrow and I'm super excited, the only thing is my partner says my version of 621 sounds like this image.

It's hard to write a visual novel from the point of view of a withdrawn person, even moreso if they don't express thoughts! My solution is 621 narrates in the past tense, which I think fits nicely with this kind of fan game since players (likely) have already experienced the main game.

While I know I ca...

PSD Links Repost!

It was brought to my attention that the links I posted with File.io are not working, so here are some long-lasting new links! I've added the Shade Eye psd as well.

Loader 4 PSD - https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/120...

Happy Valentines Day!

Thank you guys so much for joining me on this journey and supporting my art. It is an honor, and a privilege, and I am so excited to be working on this project. Here are all the smoochables so far! Look forward to more in the coming weeks. Happy Valentines Day from me to you! xoxoxox

Handler Walter Initial Concept Sketches

Happy Valentines Day! Handler Walter as he will appear in Amour'd Core. This is an intimidating post because Walter is such a beloved character, and I've seen so many different interpretations of him. Ultimately, I based him on some meaningful people throughout my life, so this is a particularly personal character design. Regardless of whether this is how you pictured him, I hope you enjoy this version. Walter will have both a platonic and romantic route (it's a goal that all characters have ...

UI Update

To everyone who came to the stream yesterday, thank you so much! I was able to draw the mysterious male face after signing off, another 2 hours later- but I did do it! I'm hopinh to unveil Walter tomorrow for Valentines Day, but we'll see what fate has in store!

Shade Eye Portrait

Drew this as a thank you to a fellow raven who helped me out of sheer kindness last week. A big shoutout to Camilo De La Roza I hope you like this pic, and may you tear fate asunder beneath burning skies! Time...

V.VIII Pater Key Pose Sketch

Me: Pater is sort of an inconsequential character who's not very popular, so no need to go too hard.
Also me 3 hours later:

As of now, we are planning to have Pater be the first demoable character. I think he'll be a good character to get feedback on the game systems without giving too much away in the story. I have a special fondness for Pater because I too, am insane, and I have done my best to do him justice.  If nothing else I'm sure he'll have a place in the hearts of trape...

UI Rehaul

We’ll be showing in-engine footage soon! It’s very exciting- except when I saw our current UI in action I knew I had to fix it. I stayed up all night rehauling it, and tomorrow I’ll be animating it properly. Hope you dig the new digs!

Initial Concept Sketches for "Honest" Brute

I am still working on getting him just right, but this sketch is a good start. While I know it's a tad derivative, I think it's a good look for him. I'm still not sure about the colors, but I know I want him to have a warm color palette. And before you ask, yes, I am a fan of Bleach.

Loader 4 Background PSD

Loader 4 Background Art

All done! Loader 4 background art for Amour'd Core. I have been getting so much and love and support for this project that it's only fueled my productivity. Check out the timelapse on Youtube if you like! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ExpzlMwi4 I'll put up the PSD tomorrow!

Loader 4 Background WIP

Wrote a short scene for Amour'd Core recently that needed a unique background, so here's the progress on it. It won't be on screen for very long, but I plan to make it lovely nonetheless!

Anime V.II Snail

It was my birthday today, and after a crappy day I just wanted to draw V.II Snail for Amour'd Core. A big shout out and thank you to everyone who came to the stream. Please enjoy this anime Snail, now in technicolor!

I call this piece 'When Things Are Not Arquebussin'

V.II Snail Genga

If this patreon ever reaches 300 paid members (or someone pays my rent for a year) I pledge to deadass make a full opening anime for Amour'd Core. Not impossible, but not likely either. Still, everyone needs to have their pipe dreams. 

Here is V.II Snail Arquebussin'.

Liger Tail Animation .PSD File

My Liger Tail animation .PSD is now available to Independant Mercenary Tier members! Thank you for supporting my art here on Patreon. This .PSD is compatible with any software that can open .PSD's, including Photoshop, Clip Studio, and Gimp. If you do not have Photoshop or Clip Studio, please know that Gimp is a free open source software alternative! Because this is a .PSD and not a .CLIP file, it does not contain the animation data in Clip Studio. The .Clip file is over 2GB when compressed a...

Ice Fire Odogaron Auction is Live

Hi all! Just announcing that the auction for Ice Fire Odogaron is live! The auction will be for 5 days, and there is no reserve price. Regardless of whether you bid, please enjoy these pictures of the finished piece. It's very 'inky' so it's hard to photograph, and is much more striking in person. This drawing is on 9x12 smooth bristol, and was drawn with sakura ink pens and alcohol markers - also lots of love and care! Auction link here 2024-01-24 01:18:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Liger Tail Timelapse Video

Last post about Liger Tail! I made a timelapse if anyone would like to see the process. Cheers!

Liger Tail Coloring Page

Make him any color you want! He'll love it.

Liger Tail Animation for Amour'd Core

I DID IT! It took a full 40 hours but I think it was worth the effort.

Btw everything you see here is 2D and hand made in ClipStudio! No 3D, no after effects plug-ins, just hard work.

Thank you so much for your support. Because of you guys I was able to eat breakfast today. Literally, I had no money except for a few pledges, but it just enough for healthy groceries! I am feeling triumphant and grateful. Hopefully the quality of this work gives you hope for the future of this proje...

Live Stream Today at 12pm CT

Streaming in 30 minutes! I'm down to the final component, which is the animated red lighting. I've spent about 30 hours on this so far, and I have no idea how much longer it will take, but I'm guessing 6 hours - keep in mind I'm frequently wrong! Live animation is pretty boring, but if you'd like to stop by for a sec and give me a view I'd be very appreciative! Amour'd Core cannot be monetized, but you can support the project through here on Patreon or on 2024-01-19 17:23:49 +0000 UTC View Post

Liger Tail Wip

I'm almost done and I'm so close I can taste it. A big thank you to everyone who came out for the live stream and stopped by to watch me paint this by hand! Times are tough for me right now so I appreciate every bit of support. To everyone else, please enjoy this painting for Amour'd Core.

Wip of Liger Tail

I'm over halfway done! Gonna make this an ambient animated shot of a scene from Armored Core 6. I'm pretty pleased with how it's turning out so far.

Liger Tail WIP

Even with all the tools and references in the world drawing mechs is still hard. I don't know how those Sunrise guys do it. Work in progress for Amour'd Core.

V.II Snail Concept Art

First pass of V.II Snail as he will appear in Amour'd Core. I may make more adjustments to his color palette further down the line (and I'm definitely going to polish everyone's bodysuits into an actualy design), but this is how I always envisioned him. Jonathan Lipow does such a good job as his voice actor, and something about the way he enunciates almost doesn't sound possible, so I always imagined him having this reconstructed mouth. I know it may be an unexpected look, but I decided to go...

V.VI Maeterlinck's Cake

I was asked to show my Maeterlinck's cake. I was happy to oblige.

V.VI Maeterlinck Concept Art

V.VI Maeterlinck as she will appear in Amour'd Core! This is the hardest design I've done so far. I actually spent hours trying to give her a face that was both endearing, attractive, aggressive, and fitting of a career mercenary. Hopefully the viewers are happy with this version of her.

Chapter 0 Roughs for Cart My Heart

I am planning on using this manga to apply for a business license with Capcom, so these pages have to be my best work at the finish line.

V.IV Rusty Sketches

Just some messy sketches of everyone's favorite buddy. That first sketch was so magical and I can't seem to replicate it! How frustrating! I'll get it if I keep trying.

Preliminary Sketches for Ayre

Sometimes I nail characters on the first try. This is not one of those times, and there's a lot of work to be done until I'm happy with her.