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Hi! My name is Ashley. I like video games, and to write and draw. Sometimes I combine the three. I have a huge knowledge of video game trivia and pop culture trivia in general, and I like to overanalyze things both for fun and for your entertainment.

I also like ducks and koala cookies.

My favorite game genres are puzzles, platformers, and scrolling shooters. I also really enjoy Mario Kart. But I don't like to limit myself, so I'll give anything a go at least once.

Even though my first console was an NES, I grew up mostly on the Genesis. Much of my childhood was spent playing Sonic 2 multiplayer by myself. I would switch the controller after every round and play both characters evenly so that it would always end in a tie.

I am a little shy, so you may have to prod me, but I would love to be your newest friend!

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This Week in Ashley Art: Less art, more gifts!
Ashley Davis | 2:29 PM on 07.25.2009 42 comments




Hey doods! Unfortunately, I don't have too much art to show you this week on account of a lot of exciting things that went on! I spent most of my time playing games, working on a painting for pixelpunx (which I will show off at a later time!), almost dying (see Podtoid for details), and getting hired on by the wonderful Togail's design studio, Raven Harbor! But I guess it's a good thing that I don't have so much stuff of my own to show off this week, because it gives me some room to display a few of the things I've received so far in exchange for my drawings!



First, here is the Lolo amigurumi that JusticeDude made me in exchange for the Jill/Morrigan drawing shown here last week. Let me tell you, he is absolutely amazing; he's very well made, and even stands up on his own, despite his roundness. I encourage everyone who loves cute things to check out the others he has made on his DeviantArt account. I'm sure he'll make you one too if you ask nicely!



Secondly, good 'ol Diverse sent me Mystical Ninja 64 out of the kindness of his heart (or willingness to learn my address, I'm not sure which), which I got in the mail the same day as Lolo. I have already lived my childhood dream of completing the game in its entirety. See, it was my favorite N64 game, but the only place I ever found it was in the rental store. So I would rent it nearly every weekend, and only ever got to play the beginning parts over and over because I didn't have a memory card. I still don't have one, but after keeping the N64 on for two days straight, I got to the end! I think I still love the game as much as I ever did. One of the best N64 games, in my opinion.



Okay, this one wasn't actually from anyone, but I wanted to show my Little King's Story preorder bonus off. This little guy is an Onii, possibly one of the cutest enemies to ever appear in a game. He is a stress reliever, but I can't stand to squeeze that precious little head. Oh, and Little King's Story is great as well.



Group shot of my new stuff sitting among my older accumulated crap. Lolo and Prinny are best friends!

Okay, now we can finally get to the art!



This piece is another commission from Bwark-Kupo. He wanted me to do something for a friend of his who is in the hospital; specifically, make him into Ephraim from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. So I did! I tried to make it as majestic as I possibly could. I'm especially proud of the horse, as I haven't drawn one in years, and they used to give me a lot of trouble.



Next, here is the samurai that Yojimbo has always wanted! He either fell asleep while meditating, or is vigilant enough to sleep halfway up. He'll snap awake and to his feet when the time calls for it, I'm sure!



Lastly, here is another K.K. Slider album cover. Yes, I like K.K. a lot... what of it?

I promise I'll have more done next week! :< But I hope you enjoy what's here now.



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DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 14:38
DaedHead8
Samurai Yoj1mbo is awesome.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 14:48
Elsa
Wow... JusticeDude's Lolo is so cute!!

... and the sleeping Samurai is adorable!
Mikey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 14:53
Mikey
Wonderful. :)
nekobun's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 14:56
nekobun
You'd think Nintendo would've released the KK Slider songs as a CD box set or something. They love money!
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 14:56
RonBurgandy2010
I've always wanted personal art :(

How about GIR from Invader Zim.
Daxelman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 15:10
Daxelman
QUICK.

Someone steal the samurai's beer before he wakes up!
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 15:13
Jack Maverick
What I find lame is that I actually had two or three drawing planned for this week, but family business got in the way and I've been busy. So busy, that I don't even had a sketch prepared for any of them yet. I really hope to get one done before August rolls around. :[

JusticeDude has a really good hand in amigurumi, I'm very jealous. That samurai Jimbo is fantastic. And if liking K.K. too much is wrong, I'd rather not be right.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 15:22
Y0j1mb0
I love you!!

That samurai is beyond awesome.
Dyna Geek's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 15:36
Dyna Geek
How much is a comission? I wanna see more yuri, like last week. It's sooo cute.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 15:55
Samit Sarkar
JAWESOME

Also, I got that Little King's Story thing, too -- sent it to Colette, and she really seemed to like it! It's so cute.
grafkhun's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:07
grafkhun
That Ephraim is awesome, nice work!
manasteel88's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:18
manasteel88
the horse is awesome...I demand you do strictly horses from now on since you do it awesomely.

also I totally want that Prinny
Tyler Jones's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:25
Tyler Jones
I love that Goemon picture so much.
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:28
Ashley Davis
@Dyna Geek: I usually charge around $50, but I can work with whatever budget you have, or make trades! If you'd like me to draw something, let me know by email and I'll do my darnedest to get it made.
Tristero's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:34
Tristero
Congratulations on the design studio news!
ShadokatRegn's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:43
ShadokatRegn
These are all really amazing! The Samurai Yojimbo is probably my fav, but that's not to say the rest are really lacking! :)
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 16:56
Monodi
Mystical Ninja is extremely amazing
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 18:15
Diverse
Woop! Glad you got it. Also, I can't stand to squeeze my Onii toy too. I fear his horn will fall off. :(



AND PLEASE MAKE THAT KK RIPE PIC INTO A WALLPAPER! I would do anything for it, seriously. What other games do you want? ;p
Kuwanjahbee's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 18:36
Kuwanjahbee
fantastic. i love seeing art.
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 18:40
Ashley Davis
@Diverse: Hah! We have the same toys even. :)

I'll make K.K. into a wallpaper for free, just because I can't think of anything I want. Thanks again for the first game, even though you lied. ;)
Tdiddy9182's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 18:50
Tdiddy9182
Again, I want your stuff on my walls. I need to fill in the blank walls and your stuff is sooooooo awesome!
Gyrael's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 18:53
Gyrael
Foookin' brilliant.
Tony Ponce's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 20:29
Tony Ponce
I want stuff. Free. I got coupons.
superflossy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 21:21
superflossy
ashley if you only drew kk art from now on i would still be excited for each and every art post!! i love kk!
bloodylip's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 21:31
bloodylip
Oh god. I really want a KK Slider album now. Thanks.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 22:11
Danmartigan
To properly honor the eternal rivalry of Yojimbo vs. Danmartigan, I demand a pipe-smoking-cat! If you fail, the terrorists (PS3 players) win!!
Teta's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/25/2009 23:40
Teta
OMG that sleeping Samurai is more than awesome.
Chooly's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 01:39
Chooly
Sleeping Samurai is awesome!
Alasdair Duncan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 01:56
Alasdair Duncan
Damm, that Y0jimbo pic is cool. I wish I could draw.... /sobs
The Prodigal Son's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 05:13
The Prodigal Son
Don't sweat liking K.K. Slider. The dude's a badass... I saw him tonight actually, 'cause I remembered his ass would be at the cafe (Wild World).
Overcrowd's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 10:50
Overcrowd
Holy shit, awesome art. Someone should request a Goemon piece... :D

Also, MN64 is my favourite game ever, so kudos from one rabid fan to another.
wanderingpixel's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 11:34
wanderingpixel
Amazing!
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 11:52
Ashley Davis
@Aurion: I might draw Goemon and his crew for fun next week. :) In addition to being in a great friggin' game, they have some of my favorite character designs!
peachboy's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 12:56
peachboy
congrats on the design firm! you've earned it.
also, I couldn't help but get stuck on the fact that I draw my speech bubbles the same way you did in the sleeping samurai pic. kind of neat.

finally, you've convinced my to dust off mystical ninja. though i too will have to leave the 64 running for a while.
Ashley Davis's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 13:01
Ashley Davis
@peachboy: I think giving speech bubbles long tails like that gives what's being said a lot more character. :)
coffeesash's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/26/2009 14:14
coffeesash
I love K.K. Slider so much! Also Tom and Rover. I think your pictures of him are lovely!
Stella Wong's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/27/2009 05:37
Stella Wong
OH GOD K.K. SLIDER IS THE BEST I LOVE IT. I really want a decal of that on my car.
Diverse's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2009 23:33
Diverse
@Ashley: Forgive me! My lie meant no harm. :p
RiotMonster's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/02/2009 18:14
RiotMonster
D'awh ^_^
KK Slider is too awesome for words. Awesome drawings as usual.
Seiyu's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/04/2009 00:19
Seiyu
I sure do look sexy upon that majestic horse.
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