I'm actually a bit sad that they're already switching to the adult cast. I would have liked to see another episode or two of the Princess getting her Real World Wake Up Call as a young one. But then, I have a weakness for Kids vs. Adversity stories.

I'm really grateful that the actors for the Scheming Minister Brigade probably won't change in the time shift. I already have a really hard time telling them all apart, which made the This One's A Mastermind Puppetmaster DUN DUN DUN reveal last episode a little... flat, since I couldn't figure out who he was to begin with. Ah well.

You're such a skilled artist! Really great work!
Yes, you should totally drink then draw and be sure to share the results with us ;)

hi! I agree with your pov on King Gwanghae. His first introductory portion of wanting to belong - to the king/father, of wanting to trust and be GOOD but realizing that ambition and power were moving so much more than his pleas for this or that ever would, but as it continued - he has only shown that he is very inactive. He responds to things when other people do it (like the poisoning, like suggestions to kill this person/those people), but he doesn't seem to be very compelling in his own right, you know?

I hope that the story will carry him, that he will be a good Baddie if he is (an effective and smart one) or he will continue to aggressively pursue his "good" - otherwise, they will have wasted a charismatic actor like Chajumma on a sad puppet.

Haven't watched the latest episode, but I hope you'll keep drawing Hwajeong - the saeguk costumes are so much more inspiring than modern clothes! (Though the dramas with modern clothes are still compelling because of their stories/characters~~~)

Hi, Fanderay, your work is lovely. If I may about your work being to anal.... I studied Art and learned a bit about how Monet painted or rather how he saw. Monet was really very exacting about what he was doing and thought in very scientific terms about what is happening with the eye. The very term Impressionism is the impression of the first moment that we see something and our eyes don't see everything in sharp focus all of the time.

So what you need to do is practice looking at something in real life where there is one object or person that is crystal clear in focus for you. Then slowly notice what is in the periphery of that focused item. Still keep the focus on that one item. In your current work it would probably be the princess's face, but I think you will have to do your eye training in the real world and then take the discipline you have just achieved to the digital world.

We tend to think that because Impressionist paintings evoke such emotions in us that they were painted about emotions. But to the painters they were about paint representing that moment of sight and color. What was being learned about the refraction of light at that time in history and how the physical body sees those light waves. It is a discipline of seeing the excitement of light, color and the excitement of mastering putting that on canvas which interestingly for your work digitally is really working in light with color.

I haven't watched this drama yet, but I love the style of your drawing! The characters look so realistic. ^^

I'm very impressed with this show. So far, it's probably the more serious and best saeguek I've seen. However……,
I'm not sure if I'm convinced that all the nasty stuff that goes on can be put squarely on the shoulders of Gwanghae's two evil minions, and absolve him of all responsibility, which is what the show is trying to do. To kill the then king, and then Gwanghae's little brother, and aim for his sister, W/o his say so is treason of the highest degree, and why would they take it upon themselves to commit such crimes? I suppose we are to see that they understand that's what he really "Wants" but can't bring himself to order their deaths, so they read his mind, and take the initiative in order to secure and then to protect his throne. I get what they are saying, but the Still, the reasoning is a stretch.

I love the cast and the time taken to introduce all the ministers and their scheming factions. This is a show that requires audience participation in terms of patience. It is not the kind of show to rush thru. So if u think sageuks are daunting and 50 eps are long, then this drama likely isn't your cup of tea.

That said, I find the show depressing after 6 eps. If I were Gwanghae, I'd be so deep in depression by now. Just watching everything that's been happening around him depresses me. The only spot of light, his only connection w humanity is the little princess, who trusted and loved him as only an innocent child could. Now, even that connection is severed. He is thus set adrift like she is. She runs into Japanese slave traders. He? More evil politics that will drive him mad in the end. There is at least the possibility of escape from slave traders. There is no escape from politics while sitting on the throne. And I don't know if I've the heart to watch that kind of mental and emotional anguish.

I second Fanderay's idea of drink and paint. Why not? It should be enjoyable, and as u say, it might lead you to a freer style, which you crave. Cheers.

Please do keep painting this one!

Considering the length of the drama it makes sense that the first several episodes have a wide range of characters and settings to snapshot. I think it will come together more clearly over time, which it has. That said, I've watched most episodes twice to feel in step.

Seems a wise and multi-faceted role for Chajumma so far. Am impressed, as always, by his range.