First of all, I'd like to say a MASSIVE thank you to those of who followed me recently due to a shoutout from a couple of the NG community members over in the NG Chat.
I'd first like to address the elephant in the room, NSFW content being behind a paywall, which seemed to upset a couple of people the other day. First and foremost, anything there was never intended to be NSFW, it's just a neat little bonus for people who support me, It's also set up so that it literally costs the price of buying me a drink in the pub to get that stuff. I don't expect anyone to support me on that yet as I'm still learning and building up a portfolio, the best thing you guys can do to help is give me feedback on what you do and don't like. I may post NSFW content here at some point, but if I do, it'll be because that's the subject of the piece, not simply an alternate version of it. I'm also open to commissions if you want to drop me a DM.
Something I teased recently is a full remake of my Killer Beans (not that one) animation from 15 years ago. The main render is done and I've added sounds and am currently in the process of getting some music made for it. This isn't 20 seconds like the original, but I also want to now expand on it after the events of the original and set up for a sequel that I'm already in the process of writing. Expect this to be released by the 15th Anniversary in July.
I'm working on my animation in Blender right now and I'm pretty happy with the progress, I've just dropped £300 on a Wacom One so that I don't have to do all this with a mouse, one of the many reasons I've got the patreon up and running. I have recreated my Lockdown Girl's head in 3D and have been playing around with some facial animations, I'm really pleased with the results. See a preview of that at the bottom of the post.
To end this mild essay of an update, I just want to make it clear that I'm not a professional artist and 99% of what I do is purely for fun, so this means that there are currently other priorities in my life, my day-job pays the bills, art is purely a hobby at this point in time. Long-term, I would love to work on stuff like this full-time, but right now that's just not possible. I will keep the content coming as regularly as possible though. So kick back and enjoy.
If you've read all the way to the end, thanks, you guys are the real MVP and I'd love to hear your thoughts below. What would you like to see more of? What do I need to improve on? Let me know.
-Bucko
Above: Lockdown Girl animation test
Moderatedevil
I always want more of lockdown girl! Will she ever get a proper name is the question?
I want to start out by telling you, I 100% agree with your stand on your patreon/NSFW content. You not only did the work in showing us a beautiful picture, you went through extra labor to make an alternative NSFW version of it. I think its only right that a worker is paid for their work, and a dollar or so is very cheap for something that took time and effort to do.
I think you are honestly doing a fantastic job of representing yourself and building a proper following. Its hard work and I really do hope you are one day able to do this full-time! Your art and skill are already worthy but I havent a doubt in my mind you will continue to see growth. I for one am excited for your upcoming projects and art. I believe I recall you saying youre tired of doing 2D as of now, I hope that passion comes back as you are able to try different things such as Blender.
Have to appreciate the commitment to quality and efficiency, dropping 300 buckaroos isnt exactly chump change. Bucko, you are an extremely likeable guy and Im glad I got to interact with you over these past few weeks. I want you to know you have someone who really wants you to succeed. I honestly do. With all that said Id like to close off by saying thanks for all the effort you put in and still making time to chat with us losers. I hope shit goes your way man, take care.
Bucko91
Thank you, I appreciate the reply. Yeah, I'm far from being done with 2D, just trying some new avenues. I'll make sure there's more Lockdown Girl to come :)