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Sketch 012213

Hesperie

Published: Jan 23, 2013

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I'm trying to get back on the horse again. May try to color it soon, but no promises.

(It's times like this I kind of wish I was still subscribed--I don't really want this on my front page, since it isn't "finished", but I don't feel it's worth scrapping, either.)

I've got a fantasy story buzzing around in my head, and she's an idea I'm trying to work out. We'll see how it goes.

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