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Description A quick character sheet for a side project I'm working on with my sister. It's fun to do other projects cos while I love Hanna there's so much going on in my head. It's also nice to draw something else every once in a while.

If you're going to ask about Under Lock & Key, which some of you might, it's not dead forever. It's just on hiatus. The goal is to get my sister and myself full time independant comic artists (I'm there) but she's not, and when she is she's going to be pretty much handling most of it. That's the idea! So, patience will provide fruitful! This is both of our side projects but at the same time, equally important and loved by both of us.

It's called Instead of Going Up, though previously named DuringREM. The story changed enough (a lot) that the previous title no longer really remained truly relevant. This is also not every character that's going to appear obviously as I am notorious for having rather large casts, haha!

I have a hard time trying to explain this stuff without it sounding stupid (I describe Hanna with the same amount of eloquence), but here goes.

Essentially Macsen Lander is high academia, created an awesome elixir that everybody was like HEY that's awesome. You're awesome. We're going to use it ALL the time even though that seems like a pretty bad idea, and then sometimes overdose on it.

Then they sort of find out that after persistent use, it breaks you down on a molecular level and you die. Whoops.

Mack becomes guilted and pinned responsible for the few elixir related deaths, and the council/military of the colony decides that they need a scapegoat. But before they can even BEGIN thinking about breakfast (or justice), they find their scapegoat has broken out of jail (much to his own dismay) and swept away to live the life of a fugitive.

Turns out there are a couple of other factions that are interested in someone with Lander's talents, and even the elixir itself. It's so much easier to wring it out of a scholar than it is to infiltrate a government and steal the recipe.

Also there are spaceships that are shaped like fish, stuffy professors (okay just one), lasers and as usual with anything I'm involved in - guys with sideburns.

Sorry that was forever to read.

Macsen Lander, Lamar Clapp, Ulessa Wimund, Mr Scarret, and the Poltergeist (c) Tessa Stone

Alister Teesedale, Ratio Menai, and Avok Ackland are (c) Sarah Stone

PS: Still tired, but working to finish a strip for Hanna today! <3 Sorry I've been behind/out of it lately. Love you guys!!
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Comments: 234

Puck-Sexton In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:31:38 +0000 UTC]

I love Alister's... jacket? Cloak? ...Whatever it is, I want one.

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melsama32 [2010-04-24 16:31:35 +0000 UTC]

As always, fantastic lineup! You can really feel the characters. That takes real skill Tessa!

Avok and Lamar look very interesting to me hahaha

It is nice to see whatever you draw, so ofcourse, I'll support you with whatever you do!
GOOODDD LUCCKKKK!!

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shinraismybro [2010-04-24 16:29:20 +0000 UTC]

Much like me it seems. I can never keep my mind on one project. Though you are better at it seeing as though I can't even sketch a comic that I'm vaguely happy with. Though it did find a really old one that I like better than my new ones. Something to wonder about...younger me.

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Shinywindow In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:28:40 +0000 UTC]

Alister is the only one a recognize coz I go to your sister's blog every now and then >___>

No wonder I haven't seen your sister on Deviant Art for almost 2 years >__<

When she stopped posting on DA, I went to her blog instead. Hope she achieves becoming a comic artist, I really adore the way she does her coloring.

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Digi-Writes-Fanfics In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:28:40 +0000 UTC]

Your character lineups always look so damn awesome. I'm excited for this!

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Digi-Writes-Fanfics In reply to Digi-Writes-Fanfics [2010-04-24 16:29:56 +0000 UTC]

Also I love that you can basically INSTANTLY tell which ones were made by you, Tessa. LOOK FOR THE SIDEBUUUUURNS!

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Serge-Stiles In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:28:28 +0000 UTC]

Alister has a fierceass outfit.

I want it.

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Chewy-Polar In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:27:42 +0000 UTC]

Sounds like an interesting comic to me! Looking forward to it when it comes out

And no worries~ your updates are worth all the waiting in the world! It's better to wait longer for a comic and have it in tip top shape rather then something rushed.

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Boshudolor [2010-04-24 16:25:06 +0000 UTC]

I am loving the design of the poltergeist!

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laughinguy [2010-04-24 16:24:30 +0000 UTC]

Your style's booming.

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Dark-Kaomi [2010-04-24 16:24:00 +0000 UTC]

I read about this concept before and really liked it. I think it'll be even better than Hanna because you can apply all the stuff you've learned from HINABN to it.

Also I am very happy to hear about Under Lock & Key. I followed it religiously when it was first started and was disappointed when it stopped. But I understand how real life can get in the way; priorities have to be taken care of first. I'm just glad it'll be continued.

As for the line up, they look like an eccentric bunch of people and I can't wait to get to know them.

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lint [2010-04-24 16:22:03 +0000 UTC]

AHHHHHHHH!!! TESSA AHHHH!!! OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!

SO EXCITED FOR THIS AHHH~! YOU POSTED A CHARACTER REF OMG OMG. ♥ I have loved this project for months and omg. Omg.

♥!!!!

Ah. My lady friend will be so excited too. She is SUCH a big fan of this, especially Mack and Lamar.

♥!

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glamacabre [2010-04-24 16:21:00 +0000 UTC]

I love your character designs and concepts so much ;3; haha i thought I recognised Alister, I love that outfit so much..!

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Lunasumerin [2010-04-24 16:20:28 +0000 UTC]

Ooh these characters look very cool and the story sounds really interesting. I can't wait to see more of it :3

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Dr-Kara [2010-04-24 16:20:22 +0000 UTC]

hmmm lamar...he looks kinda fabulous...i like him XD

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HYBRiDsunshIne [2010-04-24 16:19:25 +0000 UTC]

Uhgggg. I really need my Hanna fix. I've been putting off reading your massive updates because I'm currently suffering through finals. :C But I'm going to reward myself this Tuesday when I'm free with a bajillion Hanna updates! >:3 BAHAHA!

And on a more serious note, I really enjoy your characters. If not just aesthetically, their personalities are what wins me over. You truly have a wonderful thing going. I hope that you never stop.

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jewel89 In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:19:18 +0000 UTC]

You make very interesting characters. My favorites have to be The Poltergeist and Ulesssa Wimund (especially her hair!).

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HatsuharuAiava In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:19:08 +0000 UTC]

duuuuude they look awesome... SO AWESOME...

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Skudo In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:19:08 +0000 UTC]

I really love your stuff!
Really really much!

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ChibiZombie In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:18:13 +0000 UTC]

i like Alister

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sssashimi In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:17:52 +0000 UTC]

Awesome!
I can't await to see more about this comic !

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SharpAce In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:17:23 +0000 UTC]

Neat designs! I like how each one is so different from the next!

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Cold-Creature In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:17:15 +0000 UTC]

I love the look of Ratio and Avok... I dunno why, but they both jumped out at me. Maybe cause they look sane, I dunno XD
Beautiful colours, btw.

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Hellmouth In reply to Cold-Creature [2010-04-25 11:00:18 +0000 UTC]

Haha, same here. Those two immediately attracted my attention.

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Cold-Creature In reply to Hellmouth [2010-04-25 11:04:00 +0000 UTC]

It's probably because they look too normal to be in the line-up XD

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Hellmouth In reply to Cold-Creature [2010-04-25 12:57:23 +0000 UTC]

What attracted me to them was their expressions, really.

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Chibi-Pandachan [2010-04-24 16:16:57 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure I can dislike a dude with nice sideburns because of you. He could be a total dick and I'd still find myself thinking "man those were nice".

LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE.
Looking forward to future projects from you guys! YEAH!!

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charmainemorganphoto [2010-04-24 16:15:56 +0000 UTC]

Spiffy hot designs!

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Moo-sers [2010-04-24 16:15:35 +0000 UTC]

Haha, Avok has to be my favorite XD

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melondream [2010-04-24 16:15:09 +0000 UTC]

DUDE, I can't wait to see the fish-shaped spaceships! 8D

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Nocterayne [2010-04-24 16:14:39 +0000 UTC]

UHHHHG love these designs. Why are you so awesome?!

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Caleb-Brown In reply to ??? [2010-04-24 16:14:26 +0000 UTC]

I love your character sheets
<333

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ChiiKei [2010-04-24 16:13:18 +0000 UTC]

Awesome lineup, Tessa. 8D!

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