Was that me who said I was done with Persona 4 coasters?  Yeah… that’s a lie.  This is just a sketch and will be woodburned.  I always sketch on the coasters first then burn/shade them.  This time, it’s Naoto’s turn.  With the novel coming out soon I wanted to do something with both versions of her (because I actually like her new design and her old design).

Around the edge I want to write her quote from the game, “I am a woman.  And a detective,” because, you know, just because her new design is more womanly doesn’t make her less awesome.  I mean… she’s got a motorcycle now! a male cyborg motorcycle but still a motorcycle…

First article is up about my adventures at E3, more to come for other websites.  Lots of games are mentioned that I got a chance to play and enjoy.  Which games are you guys excited for?

Another clock finished (actually, it was finished before I went to L.A., but I didn’t get a change to put it together until now).  This time it’s the Yasogami High pin.  I tried to make the side of the clock look like their uniform collars.  

I also want to do one for Persona 3  :)  

This clock will be posted on the Etsy store for sale soon, of course you can just send me a message on here, too.  Check out the store if you haven’t already: http://www.etsy.com/shop/snowtigra?ref=si_shop

Progress picture of an upcoming clock that should be finished soon.  Operation, “Make a lot of stuff for Anime Iowa,” is officially underway  :)  So this is what the painted face of one of my clocks looks like before I put it inside the clock.

The idea is to paint the edge of the clock like the collar to the school uniform, yeah, that gray part with the little black parts that, I swear, look like Space Invaders  ^^;;;

Finally finished the next one!  The Magician wineglass now stands next to The Fool ready to take a mortal blow.  I’m not sure which one to make next, but I suddenly find myself needing to get more wineglasses as I keep making things for Anime Iowa (and for our shop in general)  I sort of want to try The Emperor because my love for Kanji is strong but I also like the design of the Hanged Man.  I WILL do Fortune… someday, that design still sort of scares me to try and paint on a glass  ^^;;;

As always, check out the shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/snowtigra?ref=si_shop The Magician isn’t posted yet because I just finished it, but it will be soon  :)

GLaDOS:  Hello, human.  We have established a meeting just now 

GLaDOS:  I know, this may be seen as being quote, unquote, “crazy”

GLaDOS:  But over there you will find a portal gun 

GLaDOS:  So go on and take part in a couple of tests, perhaps

Woodburned buttons with catchy sayings.  This is a new item at the shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/snowtigra?ref=si_shop  This is the first set I made, I just… had to!  Phoenix Wright, all the way  :)  You too can “Suit Up” with these snazzy buttons.  

Just one this morning, of THAT logo woodburned onto a coaster.  I swear, this logo… it’s going to be the death of me but I can’t seem to NOT make things without it on there because I’m so obsessed.  One day, I’ll probably make an elaborate wineglass then, as I’m painting, curse myself for even trying it  >.<

Anyhow, I wanted to do it in white, because woodburning doesn’t show up too well on black.  And the “Shin Megami Tensei” part is burned around the edge, too.

As always, coasters are always safe to use.  Check out the shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/snowtigra?ref=si_shop

This week I need to get back to working on things before going to L.A. for E3, so expect more pictures soon!  (I hope)

I can’t wait!  I want to see what gets announced and what’s shown on the show floor, so excited!

Oh… I get to go, that’s why I’m so ridiculously stoked!  Going to wear my Naoto hat and Jack Frost earrings the entire time like a nerd boss! (or maybe switch to companion cube earrings)

Shadow coasters!  Shadow Kanji and Shadow Naoto are, by far, my two favorite shadows in Persona 4.  Not just because of my feelings for the two characters, but because of how interesting I thought both of them were.  

Shadow Kanji’s coaster actually says, “Born this Way, so GET BENT,” because it’s part of my “Born This Way” set seen here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/99962739/born-this-way-custom-coaster-you-pick on top of the whole “thug with a soft spot” the whole sexuality thing was thrown in there, too, which just added an entirely different, and interesting, dynamic.  I thought it was really powerful when his shadow was like, “I just want to be accepted." 

With Shadow Naoto, I really, really like how the anime did that whole scene.  That shadow seemed to get really uncomfortably close and pretty much drove Naoto to break down, which I loved, because that’s what the shadows are supposed to do, right?  Force you to face something you don’t want to admit to.  Not to mention that she had to face her shadow alone (everyone else was outside the door, watching from T.V. screens, which added to the, "I don’t want to be alone,” vibe)

And thus, coasters  :)