Smithy's Art Forge

because i'm thinking of starting a (VERY SMALL) webcomic!

at first i was struggling to keep up with the time constraints, but now i feel like i'm chafing against them.
i dont wanna stop just yet, but i do wanna see how i feel about it. so! once i hit 20 comics I will decide whether or not i continue. but! that does NOT mean i'm gonna stop making comics!

a 7 panel unfinished comic panel 1: a duplighost waving at the viewer. the text reads: "Hey all!" panel 2: the same duplighost looking embarrassed. the text reads: "You may have been wondering why comics fell off... It's a long story..." panels 3, 4 and 5 are a sequence. panel 3: the duplighost looking stressed as they struggle to keep up with the clock their arm is tied to. panel 4: the duplighost is keeping pace with the clock, looking relaxed. panel 5: the clock is now lagging behind, as the duplighost struggles to pull it forward panel 6: a split panel with the left side having the duplighost looking miserable on their bed laying on a heating pad, and the right side having them experiencing menstrual cramps panel 7: the duplighost talking to the viewer, but there is no text because i ran out of time.

Day 18 of #gentlecomicshabit! and also a bit of an announcement
was out of commission for most of the month from a sciatica/period wombo combo, and the time away from my pc had me thinking about how long i wanna keep doing these. (thread incoming)

a 4 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost sitting on their bed with a stuffed animal next to them. panel 2: an over the shoulder view of the duplighost's room. they are looking at their pc, which has the chassis on the floor and the monitor/keyboard/mouse on a very small, slightly rickety table. panel 3: a front view of the duplighost staring. panel 4: the duplighost looking slighty bothered. The text reads: "Damn, I really need a desk."

Day 17 of #gentlecomicshabit! wanted to try messing with color and uhhhhh i think i should wait for when i have more time lol
#smithyarts

a one page meta-comic(i think) There is a large thought bubble in the upper left of the page, with a small unfinished comic of a duplighost sitting on a brick wall looking at the moon before sighing and hopping off. in the bottom right of the screen, the same duplighost is sitting at a computer holding a tablet pen, head titled with a look of confusion on their face. The text reads: "Where was I going with this???"

Day 16 of #gentlecomicshabit finished at midnight this morning but i forgot to upload it so oopsie poopsie! had a solid start but had a brainfart on how to finish so i made the comic about me realizing that
#smithyarts

a 7 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost sleeping on their side in bed panel 2 and 3: a close-up of their eye opening panel 4: the duplighost yawns and stretches panel 5: a side view of the duplighost sitting up, smacking their lips tiredly panel 6: the duplighost hops out of bed, still very much tired panel 7: the duplighost takes a single step before faceplanting on the floor, asleep again

day 15 of #gentlecomicshabit! gotta start making these earlier so i dont end up posting em after midnight
wanted to try kind of coloring, might try a different method in future comics
#smithyarts

a 5 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost in a cafe booth seat looking dejected. on the table in front of them is a plate of pancakes, a cup of coffee, and some silverware panel 2: smithy from super mario rpg looking downard, confused. panel 3: a close-up of the pancakes, completely untouched. the text reads: "You haven't touched your food." panel 4: Smithy looking to the right, bemused. the text reads: "Did you eat too much before we got here again?" panel 5: the duplighost looks physically and emotionally deflated. the text reads "yeah..."

Day 14 of #gentlecomicshabit! based on how sometimes if i'm going out to eat but I'm hungry i'll eat a little something at home and then it turns out i made myself full like a dumbass
#smithyarts #selfshipping

a 5 panel comic panel 1: Smithy from Super Mario RPG standing next to a duplighost sitting on the floor. panel 2: Smithy looking unimpressed, asking a question. The text reads: "What are you doing?" panel 3: The duplighost looking up excitedly, responding. The text reads: "Sitting on the floor! Wanna sit with me?" panel 4: Smithy still looking unamused, but considering. panel 5: The two of them sitting on the floor together, blushing.

Day 13 of #gentlecomicshabit! and some more selfshipping because its valentines month heehee
#smithyarts #selfshipping

a 5 panel comic panel 1: a chibi of a person with glasses and a curly afro leaning on a table. They have a slightly sad expression with closed eyes, as if waiting for something. panel 2: The person snaps to attention, eyes wide open. panel 3: A close up of the person, wide eyed and alert. The text reads: "I gotta kiss my pookie." panel 4: a shot of the chibi person from behind, jumping at a chibi of the digimon grottemon. panel 5: a close up of the person kissing a blushing grottemon on the cheek.

Day 12 of #gentlecomicshabit! Was in a selfshipping mood so now you get to see grottemon kissy also almost forgot to tag my stuff as #smithyarts oopsie

a 4 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost resting their arm on the panel boundary, speaking cheerfully to the viewer. the text reads: "Haven't done a comic that's mostly text yet, so I figured I'd make a more text heavy one this time! Figured I'd make another comic talking about something or other." panel 2: The duplighost raises their other arm, with a knowledgeable expression. the text reads: "What am I gonna talk about, you ask? Well That's a great question! You see it's gonna be about..." panel 3: The duplighost pauses for a moment, thinking. panel 4: The duplighost lowers their arm, slightly embarrassed. The text reads: "Oh damn I forgot to think about something to talk about."

Day 11 of #gentlecomicshabit!
need to start incorporating text in my shiiit
perhaps the next one will have dialogue

a 4 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost laying facedown on their bedroom floor. the text reads: "Been feeling like crap lately. They say that laying on the floor can help you feel better sometimes." panel 2: the duplighost rolls onto their back, eyes closed. panel 3: the duplighost opens their eyes. panel 4: a close-up of the duplighost's mildly annoyed expression. the text reads: "Why the fuck isn't it working"

Day 10 of #gentlecomicshabit!
floor time doesnt work for me i dont know why

a 5 panel comic panel 1: a view from behind of person with a fluffy afro looking at a calendar on the wall. panel 2: a close-up of the calendar shows that the month is february and it is a perfectly even month, starting on a sunday and ending on a saturday. panel 3: a waist up view of the person from panel 1, with a simple but excited expression holding their hands up. panel 4: a zoomed out view of the person appearing to power up panel 5: the person is now sitting in a bed, looking miserable with a bit of tissue in one nostril. there is a nightstand next to them with a box of tissues on top of it. there are several used tissues next to the box.

Day 9 of #gentlecomicshabit
starting off black history month sick as fuck damn

A 4 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost shivering in their bed. there is a nightstand next to the bed with their phone and glasses on top of it. panel 2: The duplighost picks up their phone with a tired expression. The text above the panel reads: "Man I hope it's not cold again..." panel 3: a closeup of the phone held by the duplighost. The screen shows a weather app with the text: "1°F It's fuckin cold." panel 4: the duplighost looks absolutely fucking miserable. The text above the panel reads: "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck..." but the text is going off the side of the page for comedic effect.

Day 8 of #gentlecomicshabit! its been cold as shit here i hate it so fucking bad when is spring getting here

a sketchy 3 panel comic panel 1: a duplighost wearing glasses sitting a desk with their...hand? at their chin in a thoughtful pose with a thought bubble containing a sketch of straynap from napple tale. The text reads: "I like Straynap." panel 2: a closeup of the thinking duplighost, with straynap's body now enclosed by a giant fist. The text reads: "He's so soggy...." panel 3: the duplighost is still thinking, but with a slight smile and blush as the straynap in the thought bubble is shown being shaken violently. The text reads: "I wanna shake him. ♥"

Day 7 of #gentlecomicshabit, and the first day with words!
After finishing my first playthrough of napple tale and starting my second I have feelings about straynap
love that sad soggy little thang i wanna soak him in milk and slam him against a wall

a 6 panel comic panel 1: a shot of a room with an armchair and table. there is a stick figure holding a book in the doorway panel 2: the stick figure approaches the chair panel 3: a closeup of the chair as the stick figure prepares to sit down panel 4: the stick figure sits in the chair, relaxed smile on their face panel 5: now seated, the stick figure prepares to read their book panel 6: the stick figure immediately falls asleep

Day 6 of #gentlecomicshabit! went for a simpler comic this time, nothing too fancy
honestly tho i am actually getting a bit restless and excited for when i can reach 10+ minutes so i can start like, planning shit
also expect a taller canvas soon because i wanna make some vertical shit

a 4? panel comic with the first 3 panels in a descending stair pattern and the last panel taking up the rest of the page panel 1: a stick figure with long curled hair wearing a dress and carrying a bag is walking panel 2: the stick figure looks to their left(viewer's right), surprised by something panel 3: the stick figure stands next to a tree trunk lifting the hem of their dress slightly panel 4: the stick figure sits at the trunk of a large tree, their bag next to them. they seem t be enjoying the view

Day 5 of #gentlecomicshabit! Very proud of the tree and the little ladder step comic panels

a comic with 4 panels and a background scene serving as the fifth panel panel 1: a stick figure adjusting their cape in a mirror panel 2: the stick figure turns away from the mirror panel 3: the stick figure approaches a beret on a vague block i think it was supposed to be a nightstand i was strapped for time panel 4: the stick figure puts the beret on with a smile panel? 5 is a scene of the first stick figure meeting another stick figure that is wearing a hat, coat and pants in a forest

missed 2 days because i was playing napple tale(very lovely game btw) but here's day 4 of #gentlecomicshabit!
i like when the last panel of a comic is just a full scene and shit its cute

I LOVE DIGIMON FRONTIERS CHARLIE! I FUCKING LOVE DIGIMON FRONTIERS AND I LOVE ARBORMON YEAAAAAAAAH!!!!
#digimon #digimonfrontiers #arbormon #fanart #digitalart

a six panel comic panel 1: a stick figure wearing a beret and shawl walking outside with a cloud in the upper right side panel 2: the stick figure lifts their beret off of their head, the cloud is now directly above to indicate movement panel 3: the stick figure drops their beret out of the panel, looking down and smiling. the cloud is now in the upper left panel 4 and 5: the stick figure is running, with another cloud moving from right to left mirroring the cloud in panels 1 and 2 panel 6: the stick figure is stopped, and the beret dropped in panel 3 has landed on their head. there are no clouds in this panel because i ran out of time

Day 3 of #gentlecomicshabit! Wanted to make one of those cute little 4th wall breaking ones this time

a 5 panel stick figure comic panel 1: a stick figure leaning through a doorway. panel 2: the same stick figure viewed from behind, staring at another stick figure sitting at a desk. panel 3: the seated stick figure is focusing on their work on the desk, unaware of the other. panel 4: the seated stick figure is startled by the first stick figure excitedly jumping onto the back of their chair. panel 5: both stick figures hug while smiling.

Day 2 of #gentlecomicshabit, drawn in 2 minutes!
i think once i reach 5-10 minutes i'll be able to start adding text

a wordless comic with 2 upper panels and the bottom panel being the whole gutter. panel 1 has one stick figure looking at something in their hands while another looks interested. panel 2 has the first stick figure turning to the second as if asking them if they want to see and the second stick figure looks excited panel 3 is a closeup of the first stick figure's hands, with a small ao oni standing on them looking up

while doing my studies i dont think i'll be posting many of them publically but! i found something i can practice AND post!
I'm trying A Gentle Comics Habit!
Gonna go until i'm satisfied, this is day 1's comic, done in 1 minute! #gentlecomicshabit

Last but not least, Day 7 of Brush Week: the Lovely Brush!
Bowyer's cupid and I made Petunia a little Valentine courier!
This entire challenge was fun to do and I'm proud of myself for finishing it!
#brushweek2025 #smithyarts #smrpg

Day 6 of Brush Week, the Lagoon Brush! This brush beat my ass but I did it! Honestly pretty proud of clownfish creature Bowyer but mermaid Petunia's pretty good too!
#brushweek2025 #smithyarts #smrpg

Day 5 of brush week done! The Wretched Brush is one of my faves and frankly the whole reason i started this challenge to begin with! tried something new with both Bowyer and Petunia and i think they both came out great!
#smithyarts #brushweek2025 #smrpg

Late as fuck but fuck it we ball
DAy 4 of Brush Week, the Clean Brush! Petunia's in some post bath wear and Bowyer's a soap dispenser!
#brushweek2025 #smithyarts #smrpg

Brush Week moment... All of Them #brushweek2025

A drawing of my fursona gravity (he/she) sitting as marketable plushie. The colors r reds, pinks, light and dark browns. She has her tongue out and there is a plush bowl of implied cereal. Behind, there is a price tag in red that says “ONLY $2!” This is false advertising. She is $2mil actually. Art by @GRACIEOS

Here’s #brushweek2025 day 2: plushie brush! 🧸

I should make another gravity plush…

I thought this was SUCH a cute challenge idea so I really wanted to participate! And I really wanted to make a brand new OC for it:

Say hello to Sally Saltlick! She's a salamander lady :)

Here's her default look to start us off!!

#brushweek2025

DAY 1 - COSMIC ⭐

I missed this yesterday so I'm making up for it today! I hope no one minds if they're kinda lazy edits and not full blown new drawings aha

#brushweek2025

DAY 2 - PLUSHIE 🧸

A soft cute plushie for optimal hugging!!

#brushweek2025