Be not afraid, I'm alive and working!
Through life is a bitch, you know.

 I've finally get the good paper and manage to finish lineart. You can catch a glimpse before I'll clean the sketch :). I can't wait to start coloring!

Meanwhile, another sketch of a handsome marten guy.

steampunk pirate design

 

Of course I had to make a personal Jolly Roger.
It's quite meaningful: otter skull (obvious) and cat o'nine tails (representing punishment/revenge/justice. Later you'll see why).

And it came out pretty cool, actually.

Malcolm seal vs. Malcolm otter. Otter's winning so far.
Also, DETAIL.

And again, shorter hair now. This is the version closest to how I'd like him to look.