I've made progress on the childhood friends illustration (last update: WIP 3: Let's compare arms!), but nothing remarkable enough to share this week.

Instead, I will be showing my updated progress on the halfling storyline. I'm finally zeroing in on that manga aesthetic I first imagined when I began drafting this image sequence, but it required me becoming much better acquainted with certain tools in Clip Studio Paint.

To do:

- Most of the core story pages are in place, but need to be trimmed down so the story doesn't drag
- I need to finalize background and character so I can migrate them to the other pages in the sequence
- Hone the growth steps and key poses for maximum impact.

Several closeups are on the blue bird app.