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You know, it's a bit sad and funny when people ask me if I am watching Arcane. And then they go in righteous rage with "how"-s and "why"-s.

No, I am not. I’m not sure I want now. I know it is great - because I was in LoL fandom far before this boom of popularity (around 2012). I witnessed how Vi and Jinx appeared as characters in game. Victor was my main and my favorite champion. I had all skins for him and destroyed everything I saw on the mid lane, no joke! I was participating in local “Fandom Battle” and I have fanarts from 2014-2015. I wrote a huge ass fanfic using just the old barely existing lore. In 2016, when everything was crashing down for me, Jhin and his creation process set my dream: to be an artist. I was extremely unhappy working as a lawyer and this little absurd (as I thought back then) dream helped me to keep going. In the end, I was drawing traditionally (these two artworks are done with pen and ink). These years were all about digital art and I simply couldn't believe I will end up somewhere with my paper and fancy frames. League has much more meaning for me than any Arcane fan can imagine before being judgmental bitch about me not appreciating true art.

I had my reasons to leave the community. And I have my reasons to skip the show for now. But I know that Riot tries to pour soul and creativity into their universe. And I am sure that Arcane has an awesome story and beautiful animation. But I need my time to be able to enjoy that. P.S. both arts are from 2014-2015.

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Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! ❤️

I never was a “popular” artist. Somehow I have zero ideas about managing my social media accounts. I always end up frustrated to the point of abandoning everything altogether. I tried every single tip I could find online to be more visible. But in the end, for me it was always about luck.

Living in a “I didn’t know you and your art exists” bubble is a tough thing, especially if you are a full-time freelancer. And as much as I want to get a “real job” to play safe, in my situation it’s nearly impossible. I don’t want to elaborate much and draw a victim card, but those who know, know.

I always feel like my art lacks something. That people don’t vibe much with what I am doing. That it doesn’t look like something they would love to get or to stop just for a moment to appreciate. But when I get my lucky moment, it proves that I am very wrong. I just have this weird curse of invisibility.

And when someone breaks it for me, even for the short moment, I feel like crying. Just two platforms can do this kind of magic. Tumblr and Mastodon. It doesn’t feel like screaming in the void.

I love art more than anything else in this world. I keep doing art regardless of audience size and attention. But when I have some, it means the world to me.

And for that - thank you.

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Sharing some of my magic here! Latest WoW commission and gosh, how I missed MMORPG OCs!

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Thank you so much for reblogs and kind words! ❤️

I wanted to add that I have 25% discount code for all the month of November, because I want to make things more affordable:

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I would really appreciate spreading a word. <3 November-December queue is half-empty.

Your friendly freelance banana is open for business! KoFi 🍌 Patreon 🍌 Instagram

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The last big queue of 2024 is now open! November is just the right time to order Christmas presents to yourself or your loved ones! Traditional art is available again as well, shipping is free almost worldwide! <3 DM me to get your slot or check my KoFi

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Your friendly freelance banana is open for business! KoFi 🍌 Patreon 🍌 Instagram

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Rebranding, getting back to work, doing my best.

Hey there! First of all: to all who commissioned me - thank you so much for your patience! For almost 2 months I am able to deliver at my usual pace, so now I am doing my best with returning to some very much overdue orders. Getting back to FFXIV and WoW illustrations is very refreshing.

This year is pretty turbulent, fighting my mental issues is difficult. I feel very lost and insecure, so I cut ties with the majority of my social media, leaving just Instagram (for work reasons) and Patreon (as my own tiny community). Tumblr is small and cozy, so probably I will stay here as well. If you have me back, of course.

At the moment I am focusing on commissions and fun Patreon activities (right now there's a Halloween raffle for a traditional art piece!). I do as much as my energy allows me, and it's more and more with each coming day. Also I am very hopeful for my workplace upgrade. The table I have at the rented apartment is school-grade, it's small (kid\teen sized), it makes my back and arms ache and to prevent further health damage I need to upgrade ASAP. Working hard for that. Hope you are doing good too. And I hope that seeing my art in your feed again will add some colors to your days. <3

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The show must go on, I guess! I love Y'shtola, so getting a commission brief for Y'shtola was such a pleasant surprise! <3

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“Where am I?”

PTSD. The invisible scar of war. The trauma, which is not your fault, but now is only your responsibility. Even when you are safe, even when time passes, it doesn’t let you go. It never will.

It never will.

This piece was very ambitious. I am not much into painting, but working on a fiery part was cool and I love how everything turned out.

Done with Copics and Prismacolors. Traditional art commissions

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I know you are here for art nouveau and FFXIV, but I have original characters, drawing traditionally fills my heart with joy and I even have traditional art commissions with FREE SHIPPING. Give Lana some heart happies or just appreciate Lana not being a one-trick-pony. <3 Get your bookmark here or see the pricelist and contact form here

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Commission done for @feralkwe I had a lot of fun with fabric here haha. I can still remember the times when I was terrified of floaty robes, but now GIMME MORE OF THAT. Also I took the risk with my creative liberties here, but I am so very happy it worked well in the end!

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Missed me? :D Commission done for DatBaldr.

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Updated pricelist 2024 Check my Ko-FI for additional details or DM me for more information! I draw anything and everything, with not so many exceptions. :) Usually I work with: - book covers or Patreon materials for authors; - DnD commissions; - FFXIV/Warcraft commissions; - tabletop games illustrations.

Also check my pages for discount codes (I often offer some!). Thank you very much for your attention, hope to work with you soon! Place your order here!

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Newest artwork done for @mirateski <3 April commissions open! Grab your slot here

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Commission done for @tallbluelady

The details here! A lot of work indeed, but it was so worth it! <3 April commissions open! Grab your slot here

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LAST Art Nouveau couple slot! LAST Chibi art slot! LAST Character reference slot! LAST Art Nouveau halfbody slot! LAST Art Nouveau fullbody slot! Grab your slot here or contact me for more information!

LAST Art Nouveau couple slot! LAST Chibi art slot! LAST Character reference slot! LAST Art Nouveau halfbody slot! 2 slots Art Nouveau fullbody! Grab your slot here or contact me for more information!