Overhauling an Old Story! | Concept Corner: HEARTLESS #1

It’s been a hot minute, but it’s finally speedpaint time again!
This week I’m delving into my old notebooks and exploring one of my all-time favorite story ideas in a new segment that I’m tentatively calling; “Concept Corner”!
I’ve been wanting to make a series like this for ~a g e s~ where I could really go all-in and tell y’all a lil’ bit about the myriad of characters I made as a kid, and give them a fresh coat of paint in the process – so I really hope you enjoy this installment!
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Do y’all have a fave character out of this rag-tag bag of protags? Please go ahead and lemme know what you think about these guys (and this new video format!) down in the comments!

▶ FINISHED ARTWORK FROM TODAY’S VIDEO:

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-- TIMESTAMPS --
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:57 Heartless
- 05:58 Alchemy Valentine
- 09:38 Flint Solveig
- 14:39 Eira Hale
- 18:33 Doppel/Glass
- 21:33 River Dial
- 26:30 Finished Artwork / Endcard
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-- MUSIC USED --

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[ABDIllustrates]

Howdy y’all, thanks for stopping by! \(^^)/
This ended up being a real big video -- I hope y’all enjoyed it!
It feels like forever since the last time I worked on a speedpaint, so it was nice to get back into that familiar editing rhythm again.

It was also a ton of fun to play around with this new format! I’d definitely like to have a go at it again; so pls lemme know what y’all would like to see or hear about next time, and I’ll see what comes forth from the depths of my old sketchbooks 👀✏️

(Also, what was your fave character or story snippet from this video? I’m super curious to see what y’all think 👉👈)

[emmaeclifford]

MAN is Eira’s “inability to talk to woman- but he’s gay” giving me major Edgeworth vibes

[emilrojas]

I imagine a moment where River kicks a villain’s butt and Flint being like: “I taught her that!! You are doing it great!!”

[birb]

Slaps roof of old story: this bad boy can fit so many gays in it!

[angelepp]

dopple's history : "help i accidentally made myself a twin with anxiety"

[fallenleavesalice]

“ he doesn’t really accept his own magic “
Cause he’s gay I say outloud
“ cause he doesn’t know he’s gay “
AH yes good content

[vazquezvazquez]

For me It's head cannon that Doppel's other half never gave himself a name because he doesn't think he deserves an identity.

[dryrailsandsmoothrunning]

River dial is just like "I'm a healer- but."

[maxsupersammie]

Best line ever “ The good thing about reimagining story’s from the past is that you have the power to make them gay” I love that line for so many reasons

[ramble]

Alchemy: I’m not just the stereotypical pretty girl, I’m also -
Alchemy *throws piece of clothing into the air to create a diversion while they transform*
Alchemy: I’m also the stereotypical pretty boy!!
Eira *clutches heart in gay panic*

[lucijathegreat]

ABD everytime he does a character design: Lemme add a little _spice_

*adds gradient*

[Kyodie-bzsf]

River: I guess I'm just too tough to cry
Flint: Just today you were crying about snakes
River, tearing up: They don't have any arms

[korl]

I love that heartless wears not one







Not two










But three crop tops. I love him

[vicenteisaaclopezvaldez]

Dopple: don't ever talk to me or me ever again.

[leftonred]

River: (putting on her kickboxing gear) I'm a healer, but...

[HoneyBee-lxzu]

Alchemy would call their friends endearing names like "darling" and "love" unironically *and THAT IS A **_F A C T_*

[Cometsarecool]

I feel like Flint would be REALLY protective of Dopple's double. Like, dad friend energy protective.

[catmask]

When you accidentally make yourself a twin with anxiety.

[argella]

One thing I love about Flint’s design is that his nose is crooked, like he’s taken a hit or two in the face and broken his nose at least once in his fighting career

[blazingsunshine]

Abd: here are my old characters
Fans: we have made a fandom
Abd: wh-
Fans: there are already ships