AJNichols-Clandestine
@ajnichols.bsky.social
AJ (He/Him, 29) Pfp and Banner are wips by myself ~
Slowly but surely working on a comic titled Clandestine 🧛🐉🧝hoping to start posting character work soon~
Slowly but surely working on a comic titled Clandestine 🧛🐉🧝hoping to start posting character work soon~
Thinking of just letting this account go and post any art updates on my main account, it'll be a long time before I'm ready to post regularly here
So @empersiann.bsky.social is my main, and where I'll be posting art updates from now on!
So @empersiann.bsky.social is my main, and where I'll be posting art updates from now on!
June 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thinking of just letting this account go and post any art updates on my main account, it'll be a long time before I'm ready to post regularly here
So @empersiann.bsky.social is my main, and where I'll be posting art updates from now on!
So @empersiann.bsky.social is my main, and where I'll be posting art updates from now on!
Sorry it's been a while since the last update, I think I Finally have a direction I want to go in.
To go with that, have a sketch of Roxanna!
She is Everett's protege and fellow dr, and is also a vampire.
She's a bit more reckless in personality, but still caring
#ocart #oc #sketch #clandestine
To go with that, have a sketch of Roxanna!
She is Everett's protege and fellow dr, and is also a vampire.
She's a bit more reckless in personality, but still caring
#ocart #oc #sketch #clandestine
March 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sorry it's been a while since the last update, I think I Finally have a direction I want to go in.
To go with that, have a sketch of Roxanna!
She is Everett's protege and fellow dr, and is also a vampire.
She's a bit more reckless in personality, but still caring
#ocart #oc #sketch #clandestine
To go with that, have a sketch of Roxanna!
She is Everett's protege and fellow dr, and is also a vampire.
She's a bit more reckless in personality, but still caring
#ocart #oc #sketch #clandestine
Sketch of Everett doing doctor-y/alchemy things that I personally don't understand but figure the space of an old vampiric dr with zero sense of time would be either immaculate or messy- I went with messy
#sketch
#oc #wip
#clandestine
#sketch
#oc #wip
#clandestine
February 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Sketch of Everett doing doctor-y/alchemy things that I personally don't understand but figure the space of an old vampiric dr with zero sense of time would be either immaculate or messy- I went with messy
#sketch
#oc #wip
#clandestine
#sketch
#oc #wip
#clandestine
Changing the plot again to bring back some old elements I really liked, so guess we're kinda back to the drawing board on an outline
At least part of the outlines I've made can be good for backstory arcs 🤔
At least part of the outlines I've made can be good for backstory arcs 🤔
February 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Changing the plot again to bring back some old elements I really liked, so guess we're kinda back to the drawing board on an outline
At least part of the outlines I've made can be good for backstory arcs 🤔
At least part of the outlines I've made can be good for backstory arcs 🤔
Little sketch update, still working on Volkan and fleshing out his design, his human/glamour design still needs some work
Also contemplating making Gideon a reptilian kobold instead
#sketch
#ocwips
#clandestine
Also contemplating making Gideon a reptilian kobold instead
#sketch
#ocwips
#clandestine
January 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Little sketch update, still working on Volkan and fleshing out his design, his human/glamour design still needs some work
Also contemplating making Gideon a reptilian kobold instead
#sketch
#ocwips
#clandestine
Also contemplating making Gideon a reptilian kobold instead
#sketch
#ocwips
#clandestine
Pardon the absence
Have Everett and Volkan having a sweet kiss
I could have been drawing more for the past week being stuck home with Covid... But I really didn't want to do anything lol
#sketch #clandestine
#ocart
#ocs
#wip
Have Everett and Volkan having a sweet kiss
I could have been drawing more for the past week being stuck home with Covid... But I really didn't want to do anything lol
#sketch #clandestine
#ocart
#ocs
#wip
December 27, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Pardon the absence
Have Everett and Volkan having a sweet kiss
I could have been drawing more for the past week being stuck home with Covid... But I really didn't want to do anything lol
#sketch #clandestine
#ocart
#ocs
#wip
Have Everett and Volkan having a sweet kiss
I could have been drawing more for the past week being stuck home with Covid... But I really didn't want to do anything lol
#sketch #clandestine
#ocart
#ocs
#wip
Would it be considered spoilers to draw ship art of an endgame couple that isn't a couple yet in the story... Or should I like. Keep that stuff to myself until it's time 🤣
December 18, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Would it be considered spoilers to draw ship art of an endgame couple that isn't a couple yet in the story... Or should I like. Keep that stuff to myself until it's time 🤣
Just popping in to apologize for the lack of posts! Lot of life and work happening but I'm hoping to have more time to work on character art again soon
#snake pic for tax!
She's my new baby boa, Kona
#snake pic for tax!
She's my new baby boa, Kona
December 6, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Just popping in to apologize for the lack of posts! Lot of life and work happening but I'm hoping to have more time to work on character art again soon
#snake pic for tax!
She's my new baby boa, Kona
#snake pic for tax!
She's my new baby boa, Kona
Really proud of myself! The overall plot of Arc 1 is outlined! It's currently in 3 acts, each of which I'll be breaking down and creating their own outlines, before mapping out the comic itself.
Still working on settings, and bg characters, they'll get fleshed out as the acts get fleshed out!
Still working on settings, and bg characters, they'll get fleshed out as the acts get fleshed out!
November 19, 2024 at 12:12 AM
Really proud of myself! The overall plot of Arc 1 is outlined! It's currently in 3 acts, each of which I'll be breaking down and creating their own outlines, before mapping out the comic itself.
Still working on settings, and bg characters, they'll get fleshed out as the acts get fleshed out!
Still working on settings, and bg characters, they'll get fleshed out as the acts get fleshed out!
Another old oc being repurposed for #Clandestine
Nicolas, a head hunter, still developing his backstory but he's a harpy, whose bird form is a bearded vulture, and he's trans masc
The colored sketch is an older design of his. New design will have more bearded vulture features
#oc #sketch
Nicolas, a head hunter, still developing his backstory but he's a harpy, whose bird form is a bearded vulture, and he's trans masc
The colored sketch is an older design of his. New design will have more bearded vulture features
#oc #sketch
November 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Another old oc being repurposed for #Clandestine
Nicolas, a head hunter, still developing his backstory but he's a harpy, whose bird form is a bearded vulture, and he's trans masc
The colored sketch is an older design of his. New design will have more bearded vulture features
#oc #sketch
Nicolas, a head hunter, still developing his backstory but he's a harpy, whose bird form is a bearded vulture, and he's trans masc
The colored sketch is an older design of his. New design will have more bearded vulture features
#oc #sketch
I can't help myself but share a meme that fits so well and may give a little bit of character insight. Not to be taken too serious though of course.
Gideon is Red Shirt Simon
Everett is White Shirt Simon
Volkan is Grey Shirt Simon
Constance is Black Hoodie Simon
#oc #meme
youtu.be/I5vdrrApQng?...
Gideon is Red Shirt Simon
Everett is White Shirt Simon
Volkan is Grey Shirt Simon
Constance is Black Hoodie Simon
#oc #meme
youtu.be/I5vdrrApQng?...
T-R-E-A-T
YouTube video by Simon mayer _ Fan
youtu.be
November 14, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I can't help myself but share a meme that fits so well and may give a little bit of character insight. Not to be taken too serious though of course.
Gideon is Red Shirt Simon
Everett is White Shirt Simon
Volkan is Grey Shirt Simon
Constance is Black Hoodie Simon
#oc #meme
youtu.be/I5vdrrApQng?...
Gideon is Red Shirt Simon
Everett is White Shirt Simon
Volkan is Grey Shirt Simon
Constance is Black Hoodie Simon
#oc #meme
youtu.be/I5vdrrApQng?...
Another old character redesign for Gideon's partner, Constance, og sketches from around 2009
Her dragon design will also be getting some changes, but so far I'm liking it! She mostly stays on Volkan's estate to protect it when he or Gideon aren't around
Her dragon design will also be getting some changes, but so far I'm liking it! She mostly stays on Volkan's estate to protect it when he or Gideon aren't around
November 9, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Another old character redesign for Gideon's partner, Constance, og sketches from around 2009
Her dragon design will also be getting some changes, but so far I'm liking it! She mostly stays on Volkan's estate to protect it when he or Gideon aren't around
Her dragon design will also be getting some changes, but so far I'm liking it! She mostly stays on Volkan's estate to protect it when he or Gideon aren't around
An old character redesign/repurpose
Gideon was originally named Dean, with a dragon transformation, so it's only fitting that he have some sort of relationship with Volkan, whether it's like adopted little brother, servant, etc.
He's fiercely loyal, albeit not the brightest.
Gideon was originally named Dean, with a dragon transformation, so it's only fitting that he have some sort of relationship with Volkan, whether it's like adopted little brother, servant, etc.
He's fiercely loyal, albeit not the brightest.
November 7, 2024 at 8:03 PM
An old character redesign/repurpose
Gideon was originally named Dean, with a dragon transformation, so it's only fitting that he have some sort of relationship with Volkan, whether it's like adopted little brother, servant, etc.
He's fiercely loyal, albeit not the brightest.
Gideon was originally named Dean, with a dragon transformation, so it's only fitting that he have some sort of relationship with Volkan, whether it's like adopted little brother, servant, etc.
He's fiercely loyal, albeit not the brightest.
"Okay, I'm going to set you free now; please don't set me on fire"
Still working on final designs for Volkan's dragon form and Everett's 1600s look, but getting close I'd say :3 just something I really wanted to sketch from early in the story
Still working on final designs for Volkan's dragon form and Everett's 1600s look, but getting close I'd say :3 just something I really wanted to sketch from early in the story
November 6, 2024 at 4:07 PM
"Okay, I'm going to set you free now; please don't set me on fire"
Still working on final designs for Volkan's dragon form and Everett's 1600s look, but getting close I'd say :3 just something I really wanted to sketch from early in the story
Still working on final designs for Volkan's dragon form and Everett's 1600s look, but getting close I'd say :3 just something I really wanted to sketch from early in the story
Flitting back to some sketches of Everett I did last night,
He and Volkan met in the 1600s, Everett was the local dr/apothecary. He was turned into a vampire in recent decades, eager for the extended life to study medicine and help people - but wasn't told about the Other side effects.
He and Volkan met in the 1600s, Everett was the local dr/apothecary. He was turned into a vampire in recent decades, eager for the extended life to study medicine and help people - but wasn't told about the Other side effects.
November 4, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Flitting back to some sketches of Everett I did last night,
He and Volkan met in the 1600s, Everett was the local dr/apothecary. He was turned into a vampire in recent decades, eager for the extended life to study medicine and help people - but wasn't told about the Other side effects.
He and Volkan met in the 1600s, Everett was the local dr/apothecary. He was turned into a vampire in recent decades, eager for the extended life to study medicine and help people - but wasn't told about the Other side effects.
Okay, doing things a bit out of order, because I can and I had so much fun with this sketch Volkan
Dragon who shapeshifts to look human, but after some human/hunter related trauma, he can't fully shift into a human anymore
He meets Everett rescues him from this situation
#oc #wip #sketch
Dragon who shapeshifts to look human, but after some human/hunter related trauma, he can't fully shift into a human anymore
He meets Everett rescues him from this situation
#oc #wip #sketch
November 1, 2024 at 4:18 AM
Reposted by AJNichols-Clandestine
Writing Tip:
Want a fun way to flesh out a character? Find a video game RPG in the right genre and create that character as your PC. Then roleplay what they would do during that adventure. You'll learn a lot about them that way and have a lot of fun doing it.
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
Want a fun way to flesh out a character? Find a video game RPG in the right genre and create that character as your PC. Then roleplay what they would do during that adventure. You'll learn a lot about them that way and have a lot of fun doing it.
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
October 26, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Writing Tip:
Want a fun way to flesh out a character? Find a video game RPG in the right genre and create that character as your PC. Then roleplay what they would do during that adventure. You'll learn a lot about them that way and have a lot of fun doing it.
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
Want a fun way to flesh out a character? Find a video game RPG in the right genre and create that character as your PC. Then roleplay what they would do during that adventure. You'll learn a lot about them that way and have a lot of fun doing it.
#writing #writingtips #writingcommunity
Opening the vault starting with Everett Mathers. He's a few centuries old vampire, Started as an apothecary, eventually becoming an oncologist. He was turned when he was older, so generally looks about 40 or so
Next week I'll be posting his more updated design and with color
#oc #sketch
Next week I'll be posting his more updated design and with color
#oc #sketch
October 26, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Starting Friday, I'm hoping to start sharing some of the characters, once a week. It'll be almost like opening a little vault of ocs as I've been working on most of them since 2016, some even longer than that :3
Also going to be tackling their final designs soon
Also going to be tackling their final designs soon
October 24, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Starting Friday, I'm hoping to start sharing some of the characters, once a week. It'll be almost like opening a little vault of ocs as I've been working on most of them since 2016, some even longer than that :3
Also going to be tackling their final designs soon
Also going to be tackling their final designs soon
Sketch of my guy, AJ (lynx) hoping to get him all colored up soon and made into my pfp,
AJ may or may not make an appearance in the comics, but he doesn't Quite fit the universe-if anything he'll likely be a background character/easter egg 😌
AJ may or may not make an appearance in the comics, but he doesn't Quite fit the universe-if anything he'll likely be a background character/easter egg 😌
October 21, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Sketch of my guy, AJ (lynx) hoping to get him all colored up soon and made into my pfp,
AJ may or may not make an appearance in the comics, but he doesn't Quite fit the universe-if anything he'll likely be a background character/easter egg 😌
AJ may or may not make an appearance in the comics, but he doesn't Quite fit the universe-if anything he'll likely be a background character/easter egg 😌