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I cannot believe there's absolutely no way to watch free shows and movies anymore, there are too many paid streaming platforms and pirating websites have viruses and ads preventing you from watching it uninterrupted((.)) id rather follow the rules and purchase media moving forward because it is too inconvenient. Seriously, free and no ads or viruses with 1080p streaming is DEAD.
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I've been in a rut as of late, and I really want to get better at form and anatomy. Your style is one of my favorite ones ever, what would you say were your biggest inspirations throughout the years?
hey, first of all i’m so very sorry for the late reply. hope you get to see this still since it’s been a while since you sent this ask... sorry
secondly, thanks a lot! i try to give some insights here, this question's always kinda hard for me to tackle because i'm having a hard time identifying my style and what makes it tick, idk... i guess it's a combination out of everything i like, starting from the artstyle of tf2 to various styles of my mutuals and people around here (but i think tf2, wanting to draw humans ever since i first laid eyes on tf2 and the cartoony artstyle of it all are my major fuels, ngl).
as for anatomy and form: this is a matter i just recently pushed myself into because i felt really stuck in my ways. like... i never really did studies in my life, so when i wanted to draw i kind of had to count on it to ‘just work’, idk if this makes sense... i always felt like i didn’t actually know what i was doing there, and i worked with ref a lot (i would always recommend using ref, no matter what, what i want to say is that i realized i had not enough fundament to truly fool around in the way i liked to). and now that i started actually doing anatomy studies i feel so dumb because yeah. it IS making things easier x) i understand tho that for most it’s a motivational issue... you have to find a way to make it work for you. like doing studies, but implementing what you learned into a sketch of your blorbo, as an example.
as for resources, it’s hard to find good tutorials, mostly because the place is flooded with art bros trying to tell you “you don’t NEED anatomy and here is why” and then they make a sketch and you can SEE that they put SO MUCH ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE INTO IT. so there’s a lot of bs out there. there is good stuff out there tho, but it might take you a while to find what’s best suited for you. i could make a list of yt channels that really helped me but the thing is, everyone is at their own lvl and with different goals in mind, so i don’t think this would be very helpful.
what i can link you to tho are 2 videos that really opened my eyes in regards of a) finding your style and b) getting better at drawing a certain topic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLfH9yOGs3o - this video tackles the whole ‘finding your style’ topic. because i often give the tip that you don’t find your style, style finds you (and i still think that is in its regards correct, because you just get subconsciously influenced by the media you consume and like and your fave artists’ style’s if you really dig them) but the ability to actively WORK on your style is there. it’s just something you have to put a lot of work into. but we’ll never stop learning, so there’s that. (she describes it with her landscape drawings but really this works for anything... from dynamic linework to just trying to find the right energy in your pictures)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ufz75UvHs - this one really helped me getting over my fear of ‘drawing something ugly’ (big words from someone drawing ugly men as a hobby) but hear me out... because i have a weird brain that makes me recoil from something my mind thinks is ‘imperfect’ i really often get stuck with my art and either don’t experiment at all or get stuck with a sketch and spending hours on it trying to fix it... so approaching this matter like the video described just... melted that away. because when you draw 20 faces a day just telling yourself “NOBODY will EVER see this” you start loosening up... or at least i did. it’s also good for an analytical brain or people who strongly lean into that. this approach was especially nice while being stuck in an artblock... because i could easily just fool around and it kind of changed how i see doing art... like... nothing is ever perfect so i don’t have to make it perfect, i can analyze my art through a more neutral lense than my emotional attachment to it now... does that make sense?
last but not least, there are a ton of good resources out there for anatomical studies, my fave is still “anatomy for sculptors, understanding the human figure” by uldis zarins sandis kondrats.
SORRY THIS GOT A BIT LONGER BUT i put A LOT of thought into this as of late so yeah... maybe it’s gonna help someone too
ok now that theyve been definitively cut can i just say im really mad that we lost this conversation bc i feel like it was really, really important to understanding the shigeo/mob dichotomy
shigeo, the whole person, is convinced that if he is his “true self”, people will not want to be around him. “mob” exists as the mask he wears around people, the “fake” him, the image he puts on to make other people happy.
“shigeo” exists as true thoughts and feelings and fears and wants he has suppressed for so long to put up this performance to other people. mob wants to go on keeping his “true” self suffocated, because he’s afraid of losing people. shigeo wants to be himself, even if that means pushing people away. but they’re both wrong. people don’t like him because he’s agreeable and opinion-less and doesn’t push back or cause trouble. people like him for him. he’s saying no one will ever come near him again while all his friends and loved ones run to the epicenter of a fucking hurricane to help calm him down.
that’s why reigen’s confession is what finally gets through to him. if reigen, this person he looks up to more than anyone, someone he cares for deeply, can be masking in the same way he is, and if that doesn’t change the fact that he respects and cares for him, then cant people accept shigeo kageyama just as much as they care for mob?
Rottmnt Fic Recs
Are you looking for some fics off the beaten path? Some hidden jewels that you are surprised you have not discovered before? Then look no further! This is a short and improvised list of fics from authors who are all amazing and underappreciated and should be showered with love and support! There’s surely something for everyone and don’t forget to leave some kudos and comments because more than coffee, it’s your appreciation that fuels them to keep going! Once I Was by @hellstrojanhorse Our queen of angst! Trojan has so many fantastic stories that beautifully handle rather heavy subjects. This collection gives us some heart-wretching glimpses into the apocalypse timeline and I can guarantee you’ll forgot to breath at certain points. Risetober 2022 by @mej2235 Mej is a brilliant writer who is like a cornucopia of ideas! She never runs out of them and so her Risetober challenge really shows her at her greatest with playing around with and deep diving into all kinds of concepts and prompts that will you leave wishing for more! I think we broke the time continuum by @havendoesthings This is hands down one of the most creative, fun and wonderful crossover conepts you will ever encounter! This chat fic focuses on the disaster twins and their counter-parts discussing all sorts of problems and ideas in server-chats leading to fun and moving interactions irl. Only a Hundred Days by @ashtreeess Ash possess some seriously raw talent when it comes to writing. They are currently working on a grander Rottmnt OC project but this post-series fic is a great teaser for their ability to write crisp dialogue and atmospheric scenes.
The Era of Tigerclaw by Moon (I don’t know your tumblr wefawefwE) Moon is our champ when it comes to creating cool Rottmnt OCs and they’ve created their own version of Tigerclaw in the Rise universe. Enjoy their variety of intriguing yokai characters and their own adventures!
Baby Blue, Flew Away by @ossadeaurata Our second queen of angst! Ossa’s writing is raw and emotional that draws you in with on-point pieces of dialogue and heart-wrenching character descriptions. My rec is a one shot she wrote shortly after the movie’s release and when I read it for the first time it was making me feel all the feels! For anyone who’s reading this (and that goes for those that I tagged too), feel free to add some works of yours to the list! I would love to discover new fics and there are so many that do not receive the love they deserve!
DEEP DISH!! ROTTMNT FANFIC RECS (OVER 15,000 WORDS)
It’s me again, folks. Do you enjoy good fanfic? We’re reaching the end of the line, but I’m here to hook you up! Whether you’re new to the fandom and diving into the ROTTMNT fic scene for the first time, or a veteran looking for content you might have missed, my hope for this project is to point you to something you’ll enjoy!
This rec list is the last of three and focuses on longfic in the fandom, with a word count reaching anywhere over 15,000 words. You’ll find a variety of fic here, from novellas to full-blown novels—some complete, but many still ongoing! Though it may be heresy on the streets of New York, this is the list you want when you’re craving something really thick to sink your teeth into: a sit-down experience exploding with flavor. Don’t have time for that, actually? Then consider checking out my previous rec lists as well!
NEW YORK STYLE, BABY!! ROTTMNT FANFIC RECS (UNDER 5,000 WORDS)
STUFFED CRUST!! ROTTMNT FANFIC RECS (BETWEEN 5,000 AND 15,000 WORDS)
DEEP DISH!! ROTTMNT FANFIC RECS (OVER 15,000 WORDS) — You’re here!
If you enjoy any of these fics, make sure to reblog and spread the love! Don’t forget to check out the other works by these authors; many of them have written multiple wonderful stories not featured here that are just as good. Additionally, consider leaving the authors a comment! I’m not always the best at that myself, but fic writers work hard and deserve all the love in the world.
With all of that said, it’s time for the recs. Let’s dig in!
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Super 90s Carpet Brushes are live and alive on you-know-where!
A little different from what I usually make, and I had a lot of fun! Seven stock-retro brushes and three pre-made backgrounds. You can customize the gradient, manipulate the particle gap & size, and even toggle the glow on and off.
Free forever, have fun, Clip Studio only, etc, you can throw me tips for snacks & my electricity bill if you want.
Past brush sets for the Clip Studio gorls:
Even More Decoration Brushes | Some More Repeating Patterns | Ornate Decoration Brush Drop | Netting and Lines | Lip & Hair Gloss | Glitter & Sparkles | Destiny Brush Pack | Valentine’s Frame Set | Candy Coated Brush Drop | Bloody Throne Pack | Magic & Daggers Set | Tarot Pack Brushes (October Update) | Elfy Card Set | Big Ol’ Card Asset Drop | All Those Brushes
im at the soup convention and many strong and beautiful women are talking about how delicious and nutrient rich my broth is and they didnt even mention you
@risottto
you know when you love someone and it's just like.. i would like to make some soup for you
eating bread dipped in soup unlocks new emotions
Soup isn't cool. It's sexy.
NEW LOVE LANGUAGE: SOUP
isn't soup really bad?
oh i’ve never felt so violent take it back