i totally didnt have to draw this but i had the image in my mind and really wanted to, and since im quite enjoying this li'l digital art kick i figured i may as well draw it

i dont usually keep my first basic sketch (presuming i do one) but i made a conscious effort to keep the layer in tact this time to show how fuckn simple it starts out

I realise a month later I forgot the white elbow pads on Oni but nevermind lol. Anyway this was fun to make bc, again, I was letting myself be messier with the lines and shading instead of agonising over every detail. Plus I kinda high-key love this cute little art style?? The perspective on the shield is a bit weird and I think Pepper's legs are a bit too short but otherwise??? It looks alright!!

I was gonna add a simple background but it looked like shit so I didn't save that version haha

(It's a relief to finally have these parts posted when they've been in my drafts since April LMAO)