The Mesh
Posted on July 21, 2025 by Juan

Comic progress – In the house of you – 01

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Juan

First part of the new comic in progress. I think it covers about 20 or 25 percent of the comic, but it felt like more: these pages have probably the most complex panels of the story. (One hopes!) I tried several approaches to ink and toning, and some of it still has room to improve, I think. This is when Patreon support, instead of an editorial deadline for instance, feels priceless. I felt like I was able to take some time to aim right with the drawing style for the comic, even going through some rough spots with health, and technical issues with my drawing tablet. During the next weeks, I expect to be sharing with you regular updates of this new story in the making.

Now that this is en route, I’ll also be working on the final batch of the fairies! Expect some goblinesque news on your email soon, those who applied for the Fairy portraits.

Once more, many thanks for your patience and kind support.

Juan.

Fairy Creatures out in the wild, 30-10

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Juan

Trolls in the woods, a gnome in the garden.

I’m working on a couple of portraits that were requested in the past weeks, which will be out over the next few days. I also got some new asks over the weekend, and I think these will be finished during the first half of November. If you haven’t asked for yours, I will be receiving new portraits asks until this November 1. As usual, we’ll make the Halloween vibes persist for some time in the Secret Knots quarters.

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In other news: progress on the new comic has been much slower than I’d like to, I’m afraid, mostly because of health issues, and also a bit of complications with my drawing equipment. About a week ago, I went through a new covid contagion, with the subsequent exhaustion and some mild after effects. Today I had a positive medical check in that sense, so I hope to regain some energy to move forward with creative projects soon. (And also, solve the technical problems I’ve been having with my drawing tablet). All this to say that I expect to be back on track in November, just… slowly. I’ll be very cautious with health, of course. I appreciate a lot your patience and support, and look forward to start sharing parts of this new story as soon as they are done.

Juan S.