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Rescue Siren Maris by Chihiro Howe Takogawa March 31, 2019 17:00

From Jess: 

A couple of years ago, when Chris and I held a "Rescue Sirens" fan art contest with the prize of one of Chris's original inked drawings, Chihiro Howe drew an adorable picture of Kelby (she even included her glasses!!). Can you believe this is all done traditionally? Chihiro's mastery of markers is astonishing.


Rescue Siren Kelby, illustrated by Chihiro Howe


Earlier this year, when Chihiro offered commissions, I snapped one up and asked if she'd draw another of our Rescue Sirens. She chose Maris, and I remain blown away by her confident anatomy and pose as well as her perfect, delicate linework!




Isn't she simply gorgeous? I love how much personality Chihiro's illustrations have!

I even took a whack at coloring the line art, just for fun:


Rescue Siren Maris, illustrated by Chihiro Howe and colored by Jessica Steele-Sanders


To see more of Chihiro's wonderful work, you can follow @chihirohowe on Instagram as well as visit her Etsy shop.