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I make "beary" queer comics and games. I like bears. And magical girls. (They/them) #art #comic PocketBearPress.com

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Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· 14d

And here's the process video. I started with 3D models in Clip Studio and went from there. Note how scrawny the fattest model is.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· 14d

Getting some character designs done. Here is Ambrosia, faerie pâtissier, and her two frosting elemental assistants. She's over 150 years old and collects rare recipes, which she keeps in her secret kitchen that is only accessible by portal.

Line art of a nine-foot tall woman with pointy ears and tiny horns poking out of her whipped-cream-looking hair. She wears a sleeveless, low-cut dress with an apron that looks like a strawberry. Two human-sized girls made of frosting stand next to her.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· 25d

Spouse said to shave my beard, so I did.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Jul 19

How to break into comics.

A young woman points a gun at an editor while talking on the phone to a comic creator, saying "Would you mind readymy manga? I would appyit very much if you did. If it's too far for your convenience, I don't mind coming to you". From Undead Unluck.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Jul 19

Mood.

Fuuko Izumi from Undead Unluck pointing a six-shooter at her head and firing it six times.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Jun 15

Hey, they got a new shipment of—

A semi with SoftTrans written on the side.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Jun 4

That's cuz there's SHIT IN THE MILK! SHIT IN THE GODDAMNED MILK!

Page from the comic Blikada by Spike Trotman. A fantasy Cossack shouts "Shit in the milk! Shit in the goddamn milk!"

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Jun 3

Centuria, or The Saga of Big Lesbian, Small Lesbian, and Boy Lesbian.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 23

I successfully rigged an animated sprite in Godot! Next up is figuring out how to swap out textures and pallettes. Thankfully I learned object oriented programming back in college so I have an idea of where to start.

A wee gal in a stylish yet subdued magical ensemble.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 20

On the final page of the first chapter of Around Bear Corner, everyone visits dreamland. You can see some of the other buildings on the block too. #comic And now we go on hiatus for however long it takes me to finish chapter 2. PocketBearPress.com/comic

A black-bordered page. Four panels show what everyone is up to. Sasha lying on a matress in the corner of the study, doing something with their new laptop. Their collar is lying over a small device that is plugged into the laptop. Lafcadio is asleep in his bed, a human-sized paperback book beside him. Brock is cuddling Leland in bed, leaving half the bed unused. A teddy bear in business attire sits on Leland's side of the bed. On Brock's nightstand is a book. On Leland's is a smart phone. Hank is spread out in his bed, with Griff pused all the ay to the edge. Beowoof lies on his back between them.

All these scenes float in the darkness above Bear Corner, which is deep in shadows. A single truck drives down the empty, nighttime street. A disembodied voice in spooky text and shaky black captions speaks.

"Soon"

"The one lost inbetween"

The voice is interrupted by a normal caption box, presumably from Abigail, which says, "Oh my god, Nightmare, go bother my aunt!"

Nightmare replies, "Please don't yell at me..."

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 17

TANGENT

The same page, zoomed in to show that Gloriana's hips that won't quit are practically in line with the door frame in the panel underneath.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 17

On today's penultimate page of Around Bear Corner book 1: Here and Queer chapter 1: Welcome to Bear Corner, we say goodnight. #comic PocketBearPress.com/comic

Close up of Gloriana holding the gem cache with both hands. The collar float above it, as if on display. It now has a heart-cut gem on the front.

Gloriana dismisses the gem cache and pats Sasha on the head as they put the collar back on.

"There we go. Your first gem talisman. A hearthstone", Gloriana says.

"Wow, thanks", Sasha replies.

Gloriana adds, "There's nowhere to set it in this world, though".

Lafcadio and Gloriana wave as she stands by the portal door. Sasha is kneeling on the couch.

"Goodnight, Gloriana", Lafcadio says.

"Farewell, my dears", Gloriana replies.

Sasha adds a "bye!".

Later, Lafcadio heads for his bedroom door by the couch while Sasha enters the study next to the kitchen.

"You get to sleep. If you need anything, I'll be in my room", Lafcadio says.

"'night", Sasha says.

The panel ends with about one third of the row left, leaving a big white space.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 15

Around Bear Corner chapter 1 is calling it a night. Click through for a fictional indie D20 sourcebook excerpt. (I forgot I added all those typos. For authenticity. Too many?) #comic PocketBearPress.com/comic

From inside the study, we hear Gloriana in the kitchen saying, "I had a lovely time, dear Lafcadio."

In the kitchen, Lafcadio and Gloriana are standing by the table. Lafcadio says, "I love seeing you, Gloriana. And I'm sure Sasha loeved meeting a gemaster."

"Oh, about dear Sasha...", Gloriana replies.

Gloriana walks over to Sasha on the other side of the kitchen/living room, summoning something into her hand.
"Sweet den, may I have your collar for a moment?" she asks.

"Ok", Sasha replies, while removing their collar.

Sasha hands the collar to Gloriana, who is now holding a gem-shaped jewelry box, a gem cache, in one hand.

"It would be rude of me to leave without giving you a gift", she says.

She daintily lowers the collar into the top of the gem cache. It passes through with a maic sparkle.
She then waves her hand over the gem cache as it gives off more sparkles.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 13

On today's page of Around Bear Corner, we get a big fat lore dump. Yeah, these three are gonna monopolize the rest of the chapter. #comic PocketBearPress.com/comics

Sasha, now seated on the cushion, asks, "Um, Lafcadio? Is that why you don't eat a lot of food? Is it all gems?"

Lafcadio picks up another gem and says, "Oh ho! Yes my den, most of an ogre faerie's bulk comes from stored magic. The fatter our bellies, the more powerful we are!"

Gloriana adds, "We only need about twice as much food as an ori, that is, tiny, faeries," as Sasha looks between Gloriana and Lafcadio, noticing the latter is much fatter than the former.

Lafcadio looks down at Sasha and says, "Ha! Sometimes a faerie just wants to be big."

The kettle that was definitely established earlier starts whistling.

Lafcadio asks, "Now, could you fetch us some tea?"

Sasha gets up as Gloriana stares at their cute butt.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 11

Yesterday's page of Around Bear Corner is about fat old gays and food. As most pages are. #comic

Gloriana dotes on Sasha as they kneel down on the cushion. Lafcadio opens the pouch.

"And I need Gloriana to deliver gems because there is no magic here," he says.

Lafcadio pours some gems from the pouch and picks one up.

"One of the challenges of living in your world."

Lafcadio puts the gem in his mouth.

Lafcadio crunches down on the gem with a loud "crunch".

Lafcadio swallows the gem.

Sasha kneels on the cushion like a good pet while watching the two ogres.

Gloriana says, "Aren't they divine? My girls found them in a fresh branch of the labyrinth."

She adds, "Of course, I let them keep some so I can eat them later."

Lafcadio says, "I don't mind fresh gems. Magic is magic."

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 9

Reminder that Bear Hugger is canonically a bottom.

Official art for Bear Hugger, a fat man in overalls with a red plaid hankerchief in his right pocket, designating that he is a bottom.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 8

On today's page of Around Bear Corner, we enjoy some chocolate cake and wonky perspective. Read it at PocketBearPress.com/comic #comic

Lafcadio and Gloriana sit down at the kitchen table as Sasha walks over to the fridge.

"Sasha is a big fan of gemfarers," Lafcadio says.

Gloriana asks, "So they're not a pet? But you collared them?"

"That's a birthday present from Brock," Lafcadio explains.

Sitting at the table, Gloriana pushes the small pouch towards Lafcadio while looking over to Sasha at the counter.

Lafcadio asks, "You remember Brock?"

Gloriana says, "That sweet man. Is this his new den?"

Lafcadio replies, "No, he's still with Leland."

Gloriana asks, "Leland is also a den?"

Sasha approaches the table carrying a slice of cake. Even though Gloriana is sitting, they barely come up to her shoulder.

"Would you like the last slice of cake?" Sasha asks.

"Is that chocolate? Of course dear," Gloriana replies.

Lafcadio adds, "you can get chocolate anything here."

Gloriana happily takes a bite with a fork? Or maybe her hand?

"Oh I love chocolate! I get some whenever I'm down South!"

Leland asks, "You have to travel for chocolate?"

Gloriana points to the floor and summons a fancy cushion next to the table.

"Have a seat, dear," she says, before answering their question, "I need much more than what you find in import shops."

Lafcadio explains, "Our realm has more localized economies."

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 6

On today's page of Around Bear Corner, we get a tangent. How did that doorframe end up exactly level with the panel borders? It defeats the whole purpose of that panel not having borders. Anyways, here's your 9-foot-tall mommy. PocketBearPress.com/comic #art #comic

Lafcadio and Sasha, each in their own panels, stare at Gloriana, in a third panel, entering through the doorway, which is now a swirling magic portal.

"Lafcadiooo!", she says, "I brought you treats!"

Gloriana is an ogre fairy with big, swirly hair that covers one of her horns. She has wide hips, but is nowhere near as fat as Lafcadio. She also has a long, thick tail. She is carrying a small pouch.

She stops in front of Sasha and gazes down at them while reaching out to stroke their hair. Her tail is swaying towards them as well.

"Oh, what's this?", she exclaims, "You didn't say you had a pet! And they're so cute!"

A blushing Sasha replies with "Um. Hi".

Lafcadio approaches and says "Gloriana, this is Sasha. They are staying with me for a while".

Gloriana continues to stroke Sasha's face while her tail wraps around their legs.

They are attending college in our realm in the Spring," Lafcadio explains, "I wrote them a recommendation letter".

On the bookcase-lined wall are a calendar with November 15th circled, a photo that appears to show Lafcadio and Gloriana with four human-sized figures, and Lafcadio's diploma.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Apr 1

New page of Around Bear Corner! April Fools! Oh wait, it is updated. Enjoy! On today's episode, some fat old gay men learn about The Lord of Nightmares, responsible for all those nightmares that make you go "Huh??" 🐻 PocketBearPress.com/comic 🐻 #comic #comics

Hank and Griff are walking Beowoof. Hank says, "And tomorrow I need to set up the hall. So you need to take Beowoof on his morning walk".

They turn towards the front entrance to Bear Corner. Hank says "Hear that, buddy? It's just papa tomorrow".

As they walk down the front hallway, Griff says, "I hope Sasha is doing okay. I can't believe their parents just kicked them out".

They round the corner and walk towards the elevator. Beowoof tugs on his leash towards Lafcadio's apartment door, by the stairs.

"What do you mean? Your parents kicked you out too," Hanks says.

"That was the 80's. It's 2019, we're supposed to be better now," Griff says as he takes off his coat.

The clank of a metal door can be heard from the elevator alcove.

Outside the elevators, next to the mailboxes, is Abigail. She is a slender Black woman with hair that poofs out in the front and the lower back. She is wearing a sweater, sweatpants, and boots.

"Hey, Mr. Castle. Ready for tomorrow?" she asks.

"Absolutely not, Abigail. How is your evening?" Hank replies as he presses the elevator call button.

Abigail replies, "It's been a trial".

The group continues to chat while waiting for the elevator.

"My aunt told me she was up all night scrying," Abigail says.

"I thought I heard a lot of noise next door," Griff says.

"And I got a visit from the Lord of Nightmares," Abigail adds.

"Sounds scary," Hank says.

Abigail leans down to pet Beowoof with a smile on her face.

"Nah, they're chill," she says, "Whiny, tho".

Abigail and Griff wave goodbye as Abigail leaves.

"Good luck with whatever that is," Hank says.

Abigail replies, "I plan on staying out of it. See you tomorrow!"

The elevator arrives. Hank says to Griff, "We should check on her aunt, Griff. Her son is out of town".

Inside the elevator, Hank presses the floor button.

"Okay, but if I see any old gods, I'm leaving," Griff says.

Hank says, "I ran into some bears in my dreams last night. Maybe they ditched the old nightmare guy".

The doors close with a ding. Abigail walks up the stairs. Behind her, the intercom panel next to Lafcadio's door goes "beeep".

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 30

I sketched up a new character for Around Bear Corner. An actual bear! His name is Grandreamer Bartholomew and he's very old, very fat, and very gay. #illustration #art

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 30

Realized I needed to design a character for the 3 page post-chapter story. It's the bear druid Hank mentions (on Wednesday, I guess). His name is Grandreamer Bartholomew and he's not really into clothes.

An anthropomorphic bear. He's a fat, hairy, old man with kind, wrinkled eyes and is wearing nothing but pants. He is holding a staff and needs to be hunched over more, but I figured it was best to draw him upright for the initial design.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 23

Behold, poorly framed panels! Full transcripts at PocketBearPress.com/comic #comics #comic #QueerArt

Everyone goes inside and says hello to nebie twink Sasha.

In which inappropriate gifts (a leather collar) are given.

Lafcadio gives Sasha a sensible gift, a laptop computer for college. This will be a bad idea.

Twink Leland and fat old bear Brock chat back at their own apartment. Leland has mutant powers, I guess???

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 23

Around Bear Corner is up to eight whole pages! Read about fat old gay men, ogres, fairies, and extremely inappropriate birthday gifts. Full transcripts at PocketBearPress.com/comic #comics #comic #QueerArt

Twinky barista, Leland, closes up the Grizzly Chai cafe.

Leland and their big fat bear buddies walk down the street.

The group rounds the building and spook some rats before knocking on a door.

Nine-foot tall ogre Lafcadio emerges and greets everyone.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 11

It gets even more confusing. Apparently it was both in the Doki Doki Panic manual.

The gallery from the Super Mario Wiki featuring both versions of Ninji from Doki Doki Panic

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 10

Two characters who appear in Around Bear Corner, but not in the first chapter. The Lord of Nightmares and the Dreaming Lady. They are ancient gods, which is why they are cats. Obviously. #art #CharacterDesign #FurryArt

Two figures. A mass of writhing shadow in the vague shape of a hunched, cloaked figure. His only features are a lion skull and two skeletal paws. Next to him is an anthropomorphic cat in a simple robe. Her eyes are obscured with a hood. She is holding her pregnant belly and waving.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 8

Around Bear Corner chapter 1 (Welcome to Bear Corner) is officially done. It will start running on the website in a week. Until then, sleep tight! #comic #art #LGBTQ

A comic page showing various characters sleeping. A twink fiddles on a computer. An ogre fell asleep while reading a tiny book. A very fat old man cuddles his boytoy. A fat man and a dog force daddy to the edge of the bed. The final panel shows the neighborhood with deep shadows. A lone truck drives down the empty streets.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 8

Oh god, this week's Shonen Jump promo image was a bit of a jump scare. Hi, Chopper!

Drawn Luffy hanging out with live action Netflix Tony Tony Chopper back in his introductory arc.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Mar 6

This was the highest I could find in my hometown on Google maps. The lowest was $2 in 2016.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Feb 26

Hey #comics, back in '93, I bought a history of comics at a scholastic fair. In a chapter on the rise of new styles at Marvel/DC (like Sienkievicz), there was an example panel that resembled this, but I can't remember what comic it was from. Does anyone recognize it?

A man looks up at a giant, glowing figure whose head is a bright sun. The figure's arms are open in a welcoming gesture that also seems slightly sinister. They are standing in an enormous dark room. The sun might have a face on it.

Pocket Bear Press@pocketbearpress· Feb 18

She's the manager.