Soldier + Miss Petrova Sketches 1 + 2 + 3
🕑 Added 2020-02-17 06:47:15 +0000 UTC(If you are on mobile, be sure to refresh the post if the other images aren't showing up!)
A while back, before I decided on doing the Mickey + Jessica story as my next comic, I had of course considered doing The Soldier and Miss Petrova! They seemed like a natural route, but their story is heavy for me. It was a really difficult choice, but I worried about committing to such an intense, somber story hot on the heels of Starfighter ending?
Perhaps that is a bit too IRL, my apologies! But I felt like it was wise to hold off on it.. at least, for now.
I was explaining my feelings about this to my dear friend who helped me workshop some of the Soldier and Miss Petrova story, so I felt inspired to revisit these characters!
I gave the Soldier a haircut! I had always struggled to know what to do with her hair.. (I have such a specific idea of her appearance that she is sometimes very difficult for me to draw!ππ¦) I'm not sure if I'll stick to it, but it was an interesting design test.
Thank you all so much, as always!πββοΈππ
Comments
These look amazingβ£οΈππππ
Thank you for giving me my life T__T
Rizzo Dulce
I love these two so much!!!!!!!!
Ohhh I missed them π
Noiz
β₯β₯ These are so lovely!!
Sapfo
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Maeve MacLysaght
I love these two so much, and if you ever tell their story we're here to support you!
Goodyear
Oh wow π I've always liked these two and hope to see more of their story some day, but the Soldier with short hair is just... unff. So good. Another hair style to consider: a short, sharp bob that can be slicked back into almost a classic men's style? I feel like the Soldier could pull off a whole bunch of different looks.
PCTekki
I found your designs of them from way back when very intriguing! It was during a time I was coming to terms with being attracted to women as well and it made me think that that attraction was so beautifully portrayed and helped me accept it better. I love how you have redrawn them here! I didn't know what there names were originally, having only seen the short comics on the Starfighter site but I'm glad I can now put somewhat of a name to them! I love Mickey and Jessica as well so I'll be happy whichever way you go!
Rin Sparrow
I adore these characters and like the soldiers hair either way and Iβll look forward to when the story is ready to be fulfilled- these things have to develop in the right time and pace, ya know? and I trust your storytelling for any characters you choose to focus on! Thank you for sharing the sketches and your development process! π
Isa ArsΓ©n
I love these two so much, I can't wait to see what you with them in the future β€οΈ
Each story has its own moment to shine. What is more important to us is that you are enjoying your work and excited for the project. Everything else is secondary. Looking forward to whenever it is their moment in the spotlight, but also excited for the new project, mostly because you are excited for it.
Mary Calmes
These are beautiful and you have to follow your muse.
Sharon Stogner
What everyone else said :) Draw what your heart is ready for!
Aaah I love these two !! Love the balcony scene in one of ur earlier comic s
Llyn Hunter
These are absolutely lovely. You always are able to get such emotion into your characters. Wonderful pieces.
norree
I've always loved these two, it's so nice to see them again. I remember doing fanart for them on dA when you first posted them <3
They are both so gorgeous! -swoon- And I agree with earlier comments, you should stick to what feels right for you... β‘β‘
Brookie
These characters will be ready for you to share their story when you are. In the meantime, these are stunning.
bun-o-ween
I am in love with the Soldier!!!
Alex Richmond
AHHHHH I was literally thinking about them today!! Specifically that one old comic where the Soldier just hopped into the bathtub fully clothed and Petrova was like what are you DOING. π Iβm so happy whenever you do art of them, and Iβm happy to wait patiently for however long you need to feel good about telling their story!
HamletMachine
Thank you so much for the sweet words, LLAP.πππ You are so thoughtful and kind.. I look forward to returning to their story in the future.
There's so much tenderness between them. It hurts my heart because I know their story almost certainly can't be a happy one.
I am excited and full of anxiety to see a different side of your work. Your work is my hiding place when I want to run away. I want to cry but I am so happy to have seen these! I am going to attempt to open my mind...and world :$
The Soldier is ππππππππππππ
Celila
so beautiful both of them πππ also: always write/work on what's best for you and your mental health at the moment. if you need a break from a story, don't think you have to continue just because you started to post or talked about it or whatever - no matter how far along in a story you are, your mental health is more important. πππ
Lauren Prince
I really like the Soldier's hair!!