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I am trying to learn how to draw faces that are at least semi realistic. Because I need to know where the nose and that need to go in relation to the other parts of the face.

To do this I am using a method called the loomis method which is by drawing a bunch of circles to make the base of the face.

My shading,ears and eyes definitely need some more work to make it look better but for a first attempt I think that it is pretty darn good. Well at least I’m very proud of it.

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A crochet YouTube channel I sometimes watch to find more unique patterns is called "ComplicatedKnots".

ComplicatedKnots - YouTube

And as the name suggests her patterns are quite difficult if you don't pay attention. But it is a nice change to find a challenge. One that I have tried to make but have failed every time is that blooming "mama dragon" (next to the frog). Because my brain hates counting after I start to crochet. There is always a missing stitch or somehow have an extra stitch half way through that ruins the whole thing. It's not my favourite pattern but I am determined to finish it one day.

They also do things like "7 days of crochet" for Christmas and then other spooky things for Halloween.

Though one of the most popular thing that they crochet is Pokemon. and it is always their own pattern.

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fugglers

Created by Louise McGettrick as a joke for her husband, they are known as the "Funny Ugly Monsters".

Throughout the years they have partnered with companies like:

DC

SpongeBob SquarePants

Monster:Grin Grin

Number: 130

Height: 22cm

Features: Four human-like teeth, slitted eyes, wide smile, rounded felt ears

Fur: Gold and white leopard-print fleece

Fart velocity: Scrambled egg

Phlegm consistency: Smelly

Description: Despite its appearance resembling a shimmering leopard, this smirking sucker moves at a snail's pace, much to our dismay. It cunningly exploits its sluggishness to its advantage. Picture the agony of listening to an encyclopaedia being recited so slowly that day turns into night before the next word is uttered. It's a torture of the highest degree, inflicted upon us by this sly creature's deliberate slowness.

they have a description for every Fuggler and it is adorable. Each are made from a simple pattern with the trademark of the horrifying teeth. Each are unique and are sold at around £15 - £20 each.

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I made this floating ghost chair using the program Maya.

Maya is a 3D modelling software used to make some characters in Shrek along with the game Witcher 3. Personally I have a mixed feeling with the app. Originally it was made to be an animation website but has now turned into both a modelling and animation.

It reminds me of Harry Potter.

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spaceship design

It looks like a bit of a cricket ball!

I have taken inspiration from the "Heart Of Gold" from the Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy.

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Barry Kitson

Kitson is a British artist who is known to have had a huge part in the sci fi comic 200AD He has worked with DC, Marvel and Image comics.

He worked with Marvel since 2007 with the comics:

The amazing Spider Man

The Order

Fantastic Four

The Secret Invasion

Incredible Hulk

Avengers

Barry is a skilled pencil, inker and writer.

This is one of his art pieces. You can see that he has focused heavily on thick black lines to convey depth. Along with this he committed to detail mainly in the forefront of the picture, as the background is considerably more plain then the characters.

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Wytches

So what is gothic horror?

Gothic Horror can be described as evoking a feeling of: mystery, fear and terror into those who read it. They usually centre around different supernatural creatures for example the most famous ones are probably Frankenstein or Dracula.

The interview with the artist was very interesting to read as it touches at different areas about his process and how his art has grown and evolved over the years.

State of the Art: Jock Explains the Personal Horror Behind Wytches - Paste Magazine

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Burke and Hare

Due to there being a shortage of dead bodies in Edinburgh because of the law that allowed you to dissect the dead of criminals who where put to death for scientific purposes, grave robberies where very popular because getting a nice fresh body to sell to a scientist pays very well.

Because of this people had to protect there loved ones graves with grave guns, watch guards, ect.

Though some people found a work around...

These people where called Burke and Hare I remember learning about these two when watching Horrible Histories. This is the song about them:

Burke and Hare Song 🎶 | Vile Victorians | Horrible Histories

In total it was said that they killed over 16 different people though some estimate that it was even more.

Burke and Hare, grave robbers and murderers

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The protein bars in Snowpiercer

Though little is known about there origin the protein bars in this movie are made up of cockroaches (in the movie)

Snowpiercer Protein Bar Scene

"CURTIS’ POV: the tank is full of millions of cockroaches, interlocked in a hellish vision of crawling, squirming movement. They seem to be cannibalizing one another."

According to Google cockroaches are actually edible and are a great source of protein for us.

And hey if you have ever wanted to eat cockroaches like you are dining at the Ritz then you can:

5 VERY DELICIOUS COCKROACH RECIPES | West Main Kitchen

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Something is killing the children

This severely messed up graphic novel is about a town that is terrorised by invisible monsters that are killing the children.

The lady in this picture is called Erica Slaughter and her job is to reluctantly kills these creatures as she grew up in a company after one of the creatures killed her family.

It is a very dark comic book that delves into "masked" trauma, grief and trying to act or be something that you aren't. For example one of her bosses that is meant to be super hard and acts like it to, turns into a coward when he is faced with danger.

This comic is written by James Tynion and illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera and Miquel Muerto.

This review delves very deep into the really good aspects of the series: Something is Killing the Children Series Review - Something Central

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The Lumberjanes

This graphic novel is one of my favourites as it depicts the life that all girl scouts dream of when they join Brownies.

It tells the story of a group of friends named:

Jo, April, Mal, Molly and the baby of the group the incredibly hyperactive Ripley.

They go on all sorts of adventures like when they see an old woman turn into a bear, or the 3 eyed foxes and my favourite story when they go to a boy scout camp to find that when the camp master wants to he can hypnotise the campers into becoming savage beasts and they do whatever he says, but the thing is is that they hate messes so the group uses that to their advantage to get away from them.

Each character's face and body is defined by certain shapes to make them distinct from one another.

for example the Ripley's body is made up of rectangles whilst her face is made up of a sort of squashed oval.

The art is done by Brooklyn Allen who also dipped in with Nimona as well as they are the same art type.

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Saga

This is the Fandom for the comic book SAGA. (the second one goes into different details of the story).

Though a quick summary is that:

"Marko and Alana are deserters from two sides of a galaxy-wide war. When they fall in love and get married, their child could mean peace for the universe. Or be the end of them all. Saga is a best-selling, award-winning comic series about the horrors of war and the enduring love of family."

there has been a total of 69 issues.

This is a very in depth article that goes into the details about why the artist did certain things to do with the style. Including, how the narration is done by writing in a sort of handwritten childlike font because the author came up with the idea when he was a kid and also because the person who is narrating it is a child.

How Saga Comics Artist Fiona Staples Drew a Masterpiece

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This is my finished Nyx!

I have added small freckles to the top of her head with different shades of purple.

Originally the red around her eyes was an accident I was quite fond of it. It makes her look slightly terrifying, maybe when this person opened up the can to eat the contents they saw that there was something wrong with it, so the person let the creature alone.

And with the ruffle I gave her some different strands of purple to add to the depth.

On reflection i would like to make the horns a bit more sparkly then they are now as i think that that would make it look more magical. Because it looks a bit dull when it does non have any shimmer and shine.

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this is a creature that I am currently making. I did not do any pre planning for it, just a rough idea of a sort of cow thing.

(I forgot to take a picture of the process before this one)

this is the head of the creature. I am trying something new. The swirls on the painting "Starry Night" was my inspirations for doing the swirly stuff on his head using wool.

I then used sparkly and normal wool/thread and twisted it around the horns of the creature.

this is the creature put together.

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Kick Ass

Kick ass is a comic that tells the story of a boy named Dave that decided that he should become a superhero and help people. He then teams up with the father/daughter team to help him fight crime. They are named Big Daddy and Hit girl.

Writer: Mark Millar - also known for doing the marvel comic "civil war". Pencils: John Romita Jr. Inks: Tom Palmer Colours: Dean White

Although its not the best written graphic novel by a long shot it is still engaging and fun to read. I myself have the first two and found them quite funny.

The art style its self is fairly reminiscing from the usual superhero format I myself don't find it very different from any other ordinary comic book and i think that that is the point because it tells the story of a boy who wants to become a vigilante so plays of that theme.

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I kill Giants

"Barbara Thorson is your new hero: A quick-witted, sharp-tongued fifth grader who isn't afraid of anything. Why would she be..? After all, she's the only girl in school who carries a Norse war hammer in her purse and kills giants for a living… At least, that's what she'll tell you…but where does the fantasy end and reality begin in the heart of this troubled girl? And what if she's telling the truth?"

This story is written by Joe Kelly who is known for working on: Deadpool, Supergirl and other action comics and the art is done by Ken Niimura who is known for "Immortal Sergeant" and for working on the film adaptation of "I kill Giants" as well.

It tackles subjects like:

An intersting part with the art is shown that when our protagonist's brother and sister is talking about there mother (who is dying of terminal cancer) the art starts to get scratchy and slightly disconnected like the walls that Barb has put up to protect herself are crumbling down and she starts to have to accept and deal with reality. That is her mom is going to die. there is nothing anyone can do about it. It is out of anyone's control, so Barb has come up with her own world that she is in control of. But you can only hide from reality for so long.

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This is one of my panels for my 3d comic strip. It depicts the process of creating the “Nyx Stew”. Which is made of potatoes carrots onion and tomato sauce (not ketchup).

This panel is showing the finished dish with the head of this creature adorned on top of it.

Originally I was going to make the comic not 3d but I changed my mind because I thought that it would look much cooler. I did not realise that it would be this difficult but the process is fun non the less.

The first photo shows the final mayor that will be placed last. I am going to cut out all of the panels to leave a thin frame which I will make thicker with some cardboard.