I think calling Azul incompetent is one of his worst fears as he does absolutely EVERYTHING to look competent in front of people. But when you catch him losing control of a situation, he immediately panics and shows his genuine expression (sorry for messing up with you like that Azul).
Anyway I had so much fun drawing his facial expression (this is usually my favorite part to do alongside sketching). There's so much panic in his eyes it was so funny to create 🤭
BONUS: Had another idea of drawing the tweels behind the scenes:
Floyd laughing and Jade observing Azul failing at his duties and not trying to laugh too loud but bro is shaking so haaard he's gonna explode.
While the tweels fufu about Azul, nobody's at the Mostro Lounge taking care of the customers but don't tell Azul.
My mom gave my some great writing advice and I want to share with y'all. (She gives the best advice. I love you Mama!🥰)
Basically it's this. When writing a story, you may be worried about plot holes, quirks, and other imperfections. But the things is, no story is absolutely perfect. All of them have a little something. Something that doesn't quite fit. A plot hole or two. Even Star Trek has plot holes! (Like where the heck Earth is?) But a good story is a good story. What's most important is that, it's fun to read and to write. A little problem here and there won't take away from the experience if it's good. So go easy on yourself! Not everything needs to be explained. Just write. Enjoy yourself. If you can find a way to fix a plot hole, great! If not, that okay too. Maybe you'll figure it out later. Maybe you won't and you'll try something different. Or maybe it's not all that important and it can be left alone. Just don't stress.
Mr Azul Ashengrotto ft. the Beautiful Queen magazine
When I saw Azul with the new outfit of Luxe Couture event I dropped everything I was working on to focus on him. I had a crush on the vibe that outfit gives him. Those round shapes such as his glasses and haircut make him look softer and less intimidating somehow.
Anyway I decided to draw him as if he would pose for a magazine cover. He wouldn’t go too extravagant for the pose because he has to look professional and also because he’s a bit shy in front of a camera (but that’s part of my interpretation of his character). I like to know that despite this whole show he's giving to seem so confident, his body language sometimes betrays him a bit and let insecure and sensitive Azul come back briefly. But again, that's how I imagine Azul.
Here's another version Azul down below. He looks like some sort of vampire but it somehow fits him so enjoy:
Give some love to this man he deserves it with all the effort he makes everyday 💜