Hey guys, just wanted to post a long overdue update since a lot of people have been more or less in the dark about what's been going on.

So the last few months haven't been the best for me as far as my health is concerned. It was already a sort of rollarcoaster since mid-2015, but the last four months it's been escalating. I've been hospitalized twice, and on a few weeks ago I blacked out and had many stroke-like symptoms. I've been working with my doctor to find out what's going on. I've been in bed for 12-14 hours at a time, and just feel very weak, but I try to work at least a couple of hours a day until I get a little more strength back.

I only have two more character studies to do before I can start the big picture, but I wanted to compensate everyone for being so patient. So we have a couple of options. So after I finish and post these last two images, I can do one of the following:

1. Immediately start working on image, and have it done by the end of January. Then maybe do some little chibis or something of the characters at a later date.

2. Draw all the characters one more time, at least one a day, in this style ( http://sushigryphon.deviantart.com/art/Bird-569122069
http://sushigryphon.deviantart.com/art/Dragon-569345269 ) with revisions of characters after feedback, and THEN do the family photo as a 2016 picture. The benefit of this is that I can have a little more time to recover (and so I don't have to cram it in the next week or two and possibly have the quality suffer because of my health, that and I'll be able to more accurately represent each character), and you guys get an additional picture.

So if you guys could get me some feedback, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'll be checking in the next couple of days to answer any comments.

SO the pictures below, I do have some questions for everyone, and some questions for you guys individually. They are as follows:
1. Characters without clothes, do you want to be in outfits or do you prefer the character design itself?
2. If your character is wearing clothing, do you want the clothing in the reference or do you want something separate? (if so, please post a link so I have some ideas!)
3. LEGS!! If I got the legs wrong in any of the images, please tell me so I know what sort of leg style you want.

Individual questions:
Celi: I had to sort of guess with the hairstyle, so if there's a different hairstyle you want for your character (or any additional markings/piercings/anything) you want me to add, go ahead and send me a reference of 'somewhat' how you want the hair or other features to look.
Druscilla: I don't know if I got the features right for the character (facial structure, the shirt, etc.) so if there's anything wrong, please tell me! I did omit the piercings and the jewelry because I was a bit confused as to what you wanted, so if you could send me some references so I know what they look like, it'd be helpful!
Stakie: There were a couple of different hairstyles in the reference, so I wasn't sure what sort you wanted. If you have a preference, feel free to tell me!
Zurr: What color do you want the feathers under the wings to be? Also, did you want the character to be bipedal or anthro? And if there's any other details you need added to the design, go ahead and speak up!

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to speak up. Hope to talk to you guys more very soon!

The anatomy of Zurr looks good here, no complaints on that. I'd say no clothes for him, though his fur should be in rosette patterns, not stripes.

The second option is the one I'd prefer, as it would put less stress on you.

I would agree with #2. With everything that you've had to deal with, it wouldn't be kind of us to force you into a deadline so soon when you're still recovering. The work you've done so far is great so just do what you can manage. Hope you feel better soon too.

I say go with the second option, no reason to stress yourself just to get it done a little faster, we've all paid already and honestly, art suffers when the artist is pressured. Take the time you need Shay.

The only change I'd want on mine is a SMALL change to the clothes, I have a reference image I'm going to upload to this post.

The small change is that instead of a shirt, the sketch I've attached has Mikk wearing a leather breastplate, it'd be black (like the rest of his outfit) with silver for those bolts in the middle.

I think the hair style is perfect, and the only thing I would really say is that the character would be a little thinner looking than that. It turned out very well. No clothes though, I thought I'd want something but I like the way it looks without said clothing.

As for the options, definitely the second. Do get better soon, that sounds rough.

Your choice is fine. (It was meant to be the artists choice anyway.)

Considering the state of your health, I think all of us here speak in the sane voice; taking more time for your health is more important than pumping this out by the month's end. We all hope your health improves and stays that way soon.

That being said, option 2 is my pick; quality beats quantity any day. Also, love how I was drawn ^^

Option 2 for sure. Just take it easy Shay.