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this was gonna be a tutorial and i guess it still is but if anything it’s just a really long and drawn out “essay” on drawing people with epicanthic folds. one of my biggest pet peeves is people drawing asian people exclusively with the same type of eye they’d give white people or anyone else who typically doesn’t have the fold! however i know that most people are taught with the standard white person eye (google image search for “eye” and it’ll all be pictures of white people’s eyes) so learning to draw epicanthic folds is a consciously learned thing. 

therefore i bring you this, which attempts to break the mechanics of epicanthic folds down into something that’s a bit easier to digest and implement in your own art! 

style can be argued i guess but it’s not that hard to stylize eyes with folds if you do proper observation and research. eyes with epicanthic folds are as diverse as eyes without so it’s not like you have to adhere to a strict model for them (although many people think that you have to) and all it takes to distinguish the two in stylized art (and even in semi/realism once you think about it) is a few lines! like i said this is a learned process but it’ll make your asian characters (and characters of other races even) a bit more interesting and believable.

Below you will find my Academia FAQ. If you still can’t find something feel free to ask! My Study Tips page should be helpful, as well.

Study Strategies

How do you organize your notes?

How do you take notes in class?

Have any tips of binder organization?

How do you study before tests?

How do you write science papers?

I forgot everything from last semester… What should I do?

How do I deal when there’s so much to do but so little time!?

What is the “blank sheet method”?

How do you study for finals? x and x

Rewriting my notes works for me; how can I do it more effectively?

“How should I study for…?”

How should I study for chemistry?

How should I study for organic chemistry?

How should I study for calculus?

How should I study for [other specific class]?

How should I study to get 5s on my AP exams?

School Supplies

Do you have a basic list of study supplies? x and x

Where did you buy your book stand? | Is it good for heavy textbooks?

Do you buy physical textbooks or eBooks? | Where do you buy them?

What’s the hype with mini Moleskines? | Where can I buy some?

What should I put in the mini Moleskines?

Is there a better alternative to Moleskine notebooks?

Best books for bio/biochem/chem majors?

What do you use your colored pens for? | What pens do you use for notetaking?

What are your favorite pens?

Where did you get your laptop stand?

What are some good study apps?

Tablets or real notebooks?

Where do you buy your Cornell notebooks? | Are they helpful?

Do Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones work?

Where is your desk from? & What is on your desk?

What kind of calculator would you recommend?

General College

Should I expect freshman year of college to be a breeze or really difficult?

How can I study more efficiently so I have time for friends and extracurriculars?

My professor doesn’t lecture well; what should I do?

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I have to work a lot to pay for college; any advice?

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How should I deal with mental illness in college?

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How can I figure out my learning style?

What are the most important things you’ve learned in college?

College Majors and Pre-Career

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I really love biology and chemistry; is biochem the major for me?

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GPAs and Grades

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Can I get As without pulling all-nighters?

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Is my high school GPA a good indicator for university and career performance?

Studyblr

What studyblrs would you recommend? x and x

How can I become a successful studyblr?

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My best of winter 2017

Kuzu no honkai

Personally I was quite thrilled for this one since I was folowing the manga. The wait was worth it

Reasons to see it

Great story

Beatiful visuals and art

The ost is so onpoint like damn

The damn feels

I will give you a 5 cmx second vibe sometimes

GREAT CHARACHTER DEVOLPMENT

The human strugles about love are so real

The really hot nsfw scenes lol

Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon

Ok I was literally expecting nothing from this anime , moe appart ofc . And It actually turned to be one ot the most batiful slice of life/ comedy I’ve seen in a while

Reasons to see it:

Great charachters

I will make you laugh out loudly ad give you some hapiness

The osts and the gags

Some good lessons about life and stuggles

And the most important reason

Whatch it for this godess. Literally lol

Little Witch Academia

My dark horse of the season. I just love this anime and the vibe it gives so much. Expecially ako and her expressions. Precious child.

  Reasons to whatch it:

One of the best female leads

The great sucy ( we all know she is best girl)

The simple but yet great animation

The comedy that alys hides some deep messagge behind it

Whatch it you want to fall in love with magic and innocence

  Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen

The first season hooked me up. the second one made meworship and love it. Seriously what a magnificent anime

Reason to whatch it:

This is a little masterpiece, You don’t really need more than this lol

Great and unprecditable drama

Memorabe characters

Amazing animation

Best opening I’ve seen in a while. One of my all time favorite op

The feels are real and will et you alive

PLEASE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO WHATCH THIS

3-gatsu no Lion

This anime once again proved me that underrated anime are the best. This anime strugges are so real that it just breaks your heart. Once again umino chika (Hachimitsu to clover) lived up to her name

Reason to whatch it:

Rei. One of the best devolved protagonist I’ve seen

His problems are so deep and real you can’t help to cheer for him

Great side characters and  charachter devolpment

Amazing art

Great balance betwen comedy/seriousness/sad scenes

Come for the charachters and stay for the feels

Gintama

Hands down to one of the most beatiful shonen’s ever made. You don’t need the sad past from the 1 episode to pity the charachters . Afer 400 episodes is more epic

As the precedent arc Gintama was the anime that made me laugh and cry more than everything. The  great balance between commedy and serious scenes is what makes gintama so special.

You don’t need reasons to go and whatch this. Just do it , you will thank me later. It’s probably better than any overated shonen anime like one piece ( yeah I said one piece) , Fairy tale, and even Naruto which I love with all my hear.

-My favorite part of the season was about zura’s bacstory and fight scene. I already loved him but the deepness sorachi added to him left me spechless.

Hi! I want to draw people with a lot of emotion captured, but I don't really know how to do it so that the viewer feels something. I want to show more emotion, I guess? (This was really unclear, I know :0) Thank you so much!

What a great question, @everchangingotps​!

I think studying anatomy helps a lot. Facial muscles are a bit complex, and they move in different ways to make the frowns and smiles happen!

Here’s a few great resources I found:

Human Anatomy Fundamentals, Mastering facial Expressions - super comprehensive. Definitely worth the read!

Muscles of Facial Expression - Anatomyzone

Drawing facial expressions  - Xia Taptara on Youtube 

Folder of Facial Expression Tutorials!  Super useful

Expression tutorial by shingworks - cartoon style 

If you liked this post, please consider reblogging this post so more artists can see it! 

Also it would mean the world to me if you checked out my art at @astrikos! 

Thank you for your continued support! 

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Resources For Writing Sketchy Topics

Medicine

A Study In Physical Injury

Comas

Medical Facts And Tips For Your Writing Needs

Broken Bones

Burns

Unconsciousness & Head Trauma

Blood Loss

Stab Wounds

Pain & Shock

All About Mechanical Injuries (Injuries Caused By Violence)

Writing Specific Characters

Portraying a kleptomaniac.

Playing a character with cancer.

How to portray a power driven character.

Playing the manipulative character.

Portraying a character with borderline personality disorder.

Playing a character with Orthorexia Nervosa.

Writing a character who lost someone important.

Playing the bullies.

Portraying the drug dealer.

Playing a rebellious character.

How to portray a sociopath.

How to write characters with PTSD.

Playing characters with memory loss.

Playing a pyromaniac.

How to write a mute character.

How to write a character with an OCD.

How to play a stoner.

Playing a character with an eating disorder.

Portraying a character who is anti-social.

Portraying a character who is depressed.

How to portray someone with dyslexia.

How to portray a character with bipolar disorder.

Portraying a character with severe depression.

How to play a serial killer.

Writing insane characters.

Playing a character under the influence of marijuana.

Tips on writing a drug addict.

How to write a character with HPD.

Writing a character with Nymphomania.

Writing a character with schizophrenia.

Writing a character with Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Writing a character with depression.

Writing a character who suffers from night terrors.

Writing a character with paranoid personality disorder.

How to play a victim of rape.

How to play a mentally ill/insane character.

Writing a character who self-harms.

Writing a character who is high on amphetamines.

How to play the stalker.

How to portray a character high on cocaine.

Playing a character with ADHD.

How to play a sexual assault victim.

Writing a compulsive gambler.

Playing a character who is faking a disorder.

Playing a prisoner.

Portraying an emotionally detached character.

How to play a character with social anxiety.

Portraying a character who is high.

Portraying characters who have secrets.

Portraying a recovering alcoholic.

Portraying a sex addict.

How to play someone creepy.

Portraying sexually/emotionally abused characters.

Playing a character under the influence of drugs.

Playing a character who struggles with Bulimia.

Illegal Activity

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How Street Gangs Work

Domestic Abuse

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Cyberwarfare

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Bribes

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Exotic Animals

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Human Smuggling Fees

Human Traffickers Prices

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Prostitution Prices

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Ecstasy Pills Prices

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Countries In Order Of Largest To Smallest Risk

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arson

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Misc

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On the Shelves in Oxford this week we have two books focusing on two of our favourite things- literature and happiness!

Thinking with Literature offers a new perspective for mainstream literary criticism and the value of close reading, and demonstrates viability of cognitive analysis of all kinds of literature.

Happiness Explained shows how a wide range of factors can contribute to better and happier lives and how, together, they provide a new blueprint for assessing progress in terms of personal wellbeing.

Photos by Yasmin Coonjah for Oxford University Press.

Knuckle: Daemon, did you know that Jesus loves you?

Daemon, turning to Giotto: Oi, Giotto!

Giotto: What.

Daemon: Do you love me, bro?

Giotto: No, I hate you.

Daemon: *leaves the Vongola*