So I've been rewatching the Dragonball series from the begining, because I figured I've taken a long enough break from it, and I just felt like drawing out one of the most memorable scenes in the story for me. Is it weird that this moment sticks out to me? When Gokuh and Kuririn finally get to remove their shells and experience the results by jumping like a mile into the air. It was the first big leap in power in the series and unlike most of the others where the power levels just got out of control, the difference was very obvious and tangible. Besides, this is the period where Gokuh and Kuririn first become friends, which is like one of my favorite things about Dragonball.

Would you believe me if I said I was trying to be a little looser with Toriyama's style and just go with my natural tendencies? Yeah, I guess you wouldn't, but actually I am starting to notice what it is that I do differently and the way I like things to look. I'll probably have a better example sometime soon. Also this was done in nib pen as well and I made a couple gigantic smudges which I'm surprised I was able to correct at all in photoshop. Oh well, I covered everything up with the wonky coloring so it's all good...