We've updated our Patreon URL from smalltrolls to alwaysrats! Our content of course remains the same, but we'll need to go around amending all old archive links to ensure nothing is broken. Historical tweets and stuff we can't of course change, but anything else that CAN be amended,...
2018-10-29 19:16:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Yay! All done with this bit of the page process. I drew this from thumbnails to this point through 2 stream nights. If you fancy joining em later for more, you can find my Twitch channel here: https://www.twitch.tv/alwaysrats
2018-10-28 10:24:54 +0000 UTC View Post
I've decided to move away from Picarto and start using Twitch for streaming from now on. I've updated to OBS from Xsplit and the difference is huge. We've done a wee test stream already and I'm liking the programs and tools I have so far. Everything's smooth and I'd quite like to give webcam and mic...
2018-10-22 17:30:27 +0000 UTC View Post
One more! This was fun. Not too spoily yet since we've met these little guys before. There's just... ...A lot more of them. Alfie's not keen.
I find thumbnails to be the hardest part of the entire page process. I don't have any issues writing the actual script and sequences down, but panelling the...
2018-10-21 19:54:21 +0000 UTC View Post
The first draft was a spread, but as you can see it's been divided. I'm really going to enjoy inking this. It's gonna be a fun experiment with contrast and colour.
2018-10-21 14:14:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Jotting down sketches of couple of scenes for Chapter 2 so I don't forget anything. There's going to be a massive change in mood, colouring and contrast. In the next couple of pages actually. We're making a jump from cheery and busy streets to much more glum scenery.
2018-10-17 15:18:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi everyone!
As you might've already seen Miikka's previous post (if you haven't, please read it), our partner in crime is stepping down from running the Patreon with me.
He is not by any means gone, but the break is very much needed. I'm simply going to take over the runnin...
2018-10-16 19:18:02 +0000 UTC View PostRight. Mika writing here, the 3rd person thing just for dramatic effect.
I've been struggling with making this decision and I think this will bring me peace and return me back to my focus of doing my best comics, so here goes:
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The production of Small Trolls was staggered, and recen...
2018-10-16 10:32:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Compilation! Without text though. Larger versions attached to the post in case Patreon doesn't show you the preview as anything other than a squashed image.
This is the finale of the first Small Trolls chapter! We continue with 2 short bonus comics, one drawn completely by Mika and the other one b...
2018-10-14 13:55:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Grandma goat~
One more page left of this chapter and we'll be giving you that at the beginning of November. Unless of course we can reach our goal before then!
Text versions will go up as soon as possible. We're still trying to sort out the issues with the website.
2018-10-13 23:45:46 +0000 UTC View Post
We mentioned in a previous post that we're swapping roles. Inks by Mika and colours by Elli. This page was revised fairly late. Panel amount remained the same but pacing changed slightly.
The last page of this chapter is 49, so we've got couple more for you! Last thing to do is the text revisal. 2018-10-13 21:07:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Whei done! I have no plans to release these on the website at the moment, so these are just for Patrons to see, for now. I've got versions with bubbles and text included, but they need their spelling checked before I can share them.
2018-10-12 22:48:20 +0000 UTC View Post
Bit of a patchwork of bits this one! Muted the colours down.
These pages got massively revised from their original versions so some of them are coloured til finish and others aren't quite there yet. It's taken me a very long time to get these 2 pages finished because of other commitments. But it's...
2018-10-11 22:58:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Page WIP from Chapter 9! Next on next Thursday. Mikael seems to crack just a tiny bit about something.
- Miikka
2018-10-11 06:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Phew!
My initial promise to myself was to have 70 pages done by new years, and that's pretty much quaranteed now! That said, I can safely and briefly free my evenings from YIH to the Small Trolls pages that we've planned to do, so we can give you the pages that you've helped us fund. <3 And th...
We've been working on this in the quiet, but for transparency's sake, here's a little test sample from both of us! Mika's lineart and colours by moi.
As most of you know we're both very busy with different projects and it's especially affected my schedule. Working on Small Trolls has been sluggish...
2018-10-08 13:31:33 +0000 UTC View Post
Little sketch of young Jaakko! Those who have read the Sweetshop know this; Jaakko used to be an orphan.
Valkeala is currently riddled with orphanages ever since the North started to cover up in snow, and countless families and children had to find new homes. And not all of those houses...
2018-10-05 21:27:10 +0000 UTC View Post
Page WIP from Chapter 9! Next on next Thursday. It's a very warm moment.
- Mika
2018-10-04 06:00:59 +0000 UTC View PostThis is a new list. The #1-8 mega-archive can be accessed in here
New to our Patreon? Is the amount of content overwhelming?
Don't worry, here's everything pub...
Another page sketch! Unfortunately we are lagging on getting these inked and coloured, but we're excited to get to do these when both of our schedules allow.
In fact, page 50 will end the first chapter. After that Elli and I will both do our own short installations, mine being Veeti's a...
2018-10-01 14:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Page WIP from Chapter 9! Next on next Thursday. I'm really starting to like drawing that house, it's pretty figured out! That bit where Veeti appears in the door from is the entrance to the bathroom.
- Mika
2018-09-27 06:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
It is done! I had a lot of fun drawing this, Elli and I are grateful for the increased support this Patreon has gotten lately. We've had this Patreon for about two years now, and I hope you appreciate this artwork as much as we appreciate the chance of getting to do something like this.
And we'll...
Page WIP from Chapter 9! Next on next Thursday. Biccies are amazing.
- Mika
2018-09-20 06:00:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Despite my situation right now, I am still determined to deliver this to all of you, it's very special for both of us and you've all been so very sweet while interacting with us and giving us the references for these. You're all unique and I hope I've so far done justice to you all
That...
2018-09-18 20:47:23 +0000 UTC View PostThis post is from Mikael and doesn't speak on the other party's behalf.
Right. I lack some ability for transparency when it comes to mental health, mainly because I'm afraid of admitting to what some people will call "laziness". I will encourage anyone to take a rest as soon as...
2018-09-17 12:37:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Page WIP from Chapter 9! Next on next Thursday. I had fun trying to think of the colour scheme for this one. It's very... Versatile?
- Mika
2018-09-13 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello! And on that note, 50% of Chapter 9 artwork has been completed. The page count has recently risen to 100, but I'm guessing we'll be looking at 104 at the very end of it.
ANYHOO, I decided to add a brief scene with Valkeala's High Counsel, and there are 4 character spots open. I ca...
2018-09-12 17:26:17 +0000 UTC View Post
And here's the sketch for this month's page! This was quite fun, one of my favourite scenes of this chapter. Has to do with feet.
- Mika
And here we go! We got 20 responses to our Small Trolls tapestry enquiry, and this is the sketch for it!
We're really happy we get to do this and we're glad so many voiced their interest to join this artwork.
We'll finish this as soon as we can~
- Mika
Aand here we go! I'll start uploading 4 step Comic WIPS again, but I'll try to add _some_ changes to them so there won't be that much repetition. If there's anything you'd specifically like to see about the progress, I'd love to know!
I'll be uploading those every thursday - and take a break every...
2018-09-06 06:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post