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Scroll of Juyon  

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Journal Entry: Sat May 17, 2008, 9:42 PM
Hey guys, It's been a while huh? You're probably wondering what's with the updates lately, and what's happening from here.

Last week I was pulled into an intense art project that took me away from doing any Shiharai. Unfortunately I can't show you guys any of that stuff right now. But basically I did over forty hours of artwork in about three days. I woke up and did art straight through the day until it was time for bed. It's one of the largest projects I've undertaken in such a short time - it was fun - but I think it burned me out.

Ever since I finished that, I've fallen into one of the worst artist blocks I have ever had. Getting around to drawing comic pages, inking, toning, texting is extremely hard for me - and when I can force myself to do it, they turn out terrible. And terrible results make me feel even worse. I can't get myself to finish things and there's no enthusiasm for it. I don't even doodle now.

It's so bad that drawing is almost painful for me - that's never happened before - and it's scary.

I mean, I know I'll get back to my old grind eventually, but it really worries me. If I get burned out so easily, when another big project comes around, won't it just happen again? Maybe I'm not quite so ready for the big world like I thought I was. I don't want this to happen over and over again. Before now, doing too much artwork just wasn't possible for me.

So anyways, I hope that explains what's been going on with me lately.


I apologize for the wait - and for the fact that the current pages are done so terribly and remain untoned. I hope you guys can understand and not judge me too hard right now.

I will try to keep up the three pages a week - I'm hoping that if I can just plow through this next week or so I'll be able to break through the block. Just realize that the pages might be terrible, untoned, with a lackluster ink job until I get through this. If anything, you don't need to worry about me dropping the comic. It's something I intend on finishing.


Thanks for your support everyone, and sorry about all of this.
~ Gemina Vael




P. S. On a much higher note: The readership for Shiharai has reached 50! Thank so much to all of you! You make drawing this comic all the more worth while.

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Scroll of Juyon
Written by: :icongemina-vael: & :iconellen-natalie:


Start Reading the Comic!

Scroll of Juyon is a comic/manga consisting of two different books: Shiharai and Black Dawn. These two books are closely intertwined with eachother and we suggest you read both in order to get the depth of the storyline.

Summaries
:iconshiharai:shiharai, The book that you are viewing today is about seven girls who are forced to travel different worlds to collect ' payments' for the Space-Time Witch Yuuko--A strange, wish granting character from the manga xxxHolic. While all they really want is to get home, they must face the dangers and exciting adventures of various worlds while avoiding a group of mysterious guys that seem to be following them. And they're not the tall dark and handsome kind either . . .

:iconblack-dawn-chronicle:Black Dawn, the sister book, is about the adventures of Seth back at home. When he discovers that his girlfriend has gone missing, he goes on a search to find her and her friends. The only problem is: No one seems to remember them.

Current Development
Shiharai has started Chapter 2 and updates when the artist can.

Black Dawn officially started! Read it here: :iconblack-dawn-chronicle:. Updates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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    ~Evfan257:iconEvfan257: Jun 19, 2008, 2:30:13 PM
    THIS IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MANY GOOD FRIENDS YOU HAVE.. YOU MUST SEND IT TO AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE, INCLUDING THE PERSON WHO SENT IT TO YOU *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* *Hug* You are my friend...And i hope u kno thats true...no matter what happens... i will stand by u... i will be there for u... when ever u need me... to lend a hand.... to do a good deed...so call on me....whenever u need me... i will always be there...Even to the bitter end...Send this promise to all your friends to show your friendship

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    ~TurtleDuck89:iconTurtleDuck89: Jun 3, 2008, 12:21:56 AM Mood: Amazed
    Well...that portrait is just fantastic. I wish I was that good at drawing but I'm working on it :-D
    ~somethingodd1:iconsomethingodd1: Jun 1, 2008, 10:53:21 PM
    Brilliant work :D I want to get better at doing comics :D

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    ~the-chocolate-eater:iconthe-chocolate-eater: Apr 29, 2008, 2:20:13 PM
    no problem! :hug:
    you use amazing colors.
    ~xdetective-conanx:iconxdetective-conanx: Apr 28, 2008, 7:35:40 PM
    I absolutely adore your work! It's very nice! I especially enjoy your coloring.

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    ~ArashiSeisai:iconArashiSeisai: Mar 27, 2008, 8:39:22 PM Mood: Anger
    Thank you for the comment. ^_^ *bow* and please do not worry about me. ^_^ I will be alright. I can't wait to read more of your manga

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    ~cabbit23:iconcabbit23: Feb 9, 2008, 4:31:52 PM Mood: Love
    i love your comic series. i also love your art.

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    ~Anmras:iconAnmras: Feb 7, 2008, 4:15:00 PM
    LOVE this series!!! Great storyline so far and the characters are so lovable!! NTM They're visiting Inuyasha and the gang! <3

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    ~Dienle:iconDienle: Jan 25, 2008, 2:51:38 AM
    Thanks for the :+fav: ;)

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    *CypressPhoenix:iconCypressPhoenix: Nov 22, 2007, 3:21:51 PM
    thanks for the fav~~!

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    ~Dax-Qe-Kora:iconDax-Qe-Kora: Oct 29, 2007, 7:34:27 PM
    This is me, saying that yes! I've read this comic! Bwa ha ha!
    ~Yoda-the-Kindawise:iconYoda-the-Kindawise: Aug 27, 2007, 8:00:30 AM
    Thanks for the favs ^^ Love the comic!

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    ~shiharai:iconshiharai: Jul 31, 2007, 11:41:38 AM
    Thanks! Glad you're enjoying it!
    ~ZoeStead:iconZoeStead: Jul 13, 2007, 3:28:10 AM
    Great gallery! Love your comic!

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    *Tyshea:iconTyshea: Jul 1, 2007, 10:16:36 PM
    thanks for the watch :D

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    *green-acorn:icongreen-acorn: May 31, 2007, 12:08:49 PM Mood: Joy
    Hello :XD:

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    Thank you for adding "Lost" to your favourites.... :)

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    ~MissNekoChan:iconMissNekoChan: May 25, 2007, 9:35:19 PM
    You've got an awesome gallery! I hope to see more from you soon!

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    ~karinkanzuki:iconkarinkanzuki: May 25, 2007, 9:31:19 PM
    Welcome to DA! :wave: You've got some really nice stuff up so far!!! :D

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    welcome to deviantart!!! and cheers for dropping by :heart:

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