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Family Hand Casting: A Timeless Keepsake from Impressions Forever
There’s a unique, heartwarming way to preserve the bond between family members that transcends time and space: family hand casting. This beautiful art form, offered by companies like Impressions Forever, captures the intricate details of your family’s hands in a lasting impression. Whether it’s a parent and child holding hands, or a multi-generational cast, the results are nothing short of magical—a tangible reminder of connection, love, and shared memories.
What is Family Hand Casting?
Family hand casting involves creating a detailed, three-dimensional mold of the hands of one or more family members. This process is done by gently pressing hands into a special moldable material that picks up every fingerprint, wrinkle, and line, capturing the unique qualities of each hand. Once the mold is made, it is cast in a durable material, often clay or a form of resin, to create a lasting impression that can be painted, personalized, and displayed.
Impressions Forever is one such company that specializes in this deeply sentimental art. With their expertise and commitment to quality, they help families create personalized and beautiful hand castings that are not just keepsakes, but works of art.
Why Choose Family Hand Casting?
Preserve Precious MemoriesLife moves fast, and children grow up so quickly. Family hand casting offers a way to freeze a moment in time—whether it’s a baby’s tiny hand, a child’s growing fingers, or the hands of grandparents who may be far away. It’s a heartfelt reminder of how family bonds evolve over the years.
Celebrating ConnectionA hand casting is not just about hands; it’s about the connection between people. Whether it's a couple holding hands, a parent and child linking fingers, or even a family of five standing together, a hand casting serves as a visual representation of the unity, support, and love that binds a family together.
A Personalized Art PieceFamily hand casts are more than just keepsakes—they are unique pieces of art that tell the story of your family. Customization options allow you to select from different finishes, colors, and sizes, making the casting a perfect match for your home decor.
Great for All AgesFamily hand casting is an art form suitable for all ages, from newborns to grandparents. Even those with mobility issues or limited hand dexterity can participate, as the process is gentle and accommodating. The final product is a beautiful, timeless memento for people of all generations.
Perfect for Special OccasionsThese hand castings make incredible gifts for special occasions such as anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or birthdays. They also serve as meaningful commemorations for milestones, like the birth of a child, or the coming together of families.
The Process of Family Hand Casting
The process for creating a family hand casting with Impressions Forever is straightforward, but filled with care and precision.
ConsultationThe journey begins with a consultation, either in person or virtually, to discuss your vision for the casting. Whether you want a simple hand-in-hand pose or a more elaborate family grouping, the team at Impressions Forever works with you to bring your idea to life.
MoldingThe molding process is safe, non-invasive, and gentle. Each family member’s hand is carefully placed into a special moldable material that captures the finest details. The team at Impressions Forever ensures that the process is smooth and comfortable, taking extra care with babies and elderly members.
CastingAfter the mold has set, it is transformed into a lasting piece of art, typically made from clay, resin, or other durable materials. The team at Impressions Forever meticulously finishes the casting, ensuring every detail—from creases to fingerprints—is preserved.
Finishing TouchesOnce the casting is complete, the final step is customization. You can choose from a variety of finishes—whether you prefer a polished, natural look or a painted and engraved design to commemorate a name, date, or special message. The casting is then sealed to ensure longevity, allowing you to enjoy the piece for many years to come.
Displaying Your Family Hand Casting
A family hand cast is meant to be displayed proudly in your home as a cherished family heirloom. These castings are highly customizable, meaning they can fit perfectly with any interior style, from modern and minimalist to rustic and vintage. Whether displayed on a mantelpiece, hanging on a wall, or set on a console table, a hand casting serves as both a conversation piece and a deeply meaningful reminder of family love.
Here are a few ideas on how to display your family hand casting:
On a Shelf or Mantelpiece: A perfect way to showcase the cast, allowing it to catch the light and highlight the intricate details.
As Wall Art: A shadow box or floating frame can be used to display the cast on a wall, making it a striking and personal piece of decor.
In a Family Room or Entryway: A great location to display a family hand casting, where all members of the household and visitors can see and appreciate it.
Conclusion: A Lasting Legacy of Love
Family hand casting is more than just a keepsake; it’s a legacy. As your family grows, expands, and evolves, your hand casting remains a physical representation of the love and connection you share. Companies like Impressions Forever are there to help you capture that moment in time and turn it into something truly special—a piece of art that will be cherished for generations to come.
So, whether you are looking for a meaningful gift, a unique way to commemorate a milestone, or simply a way to celebrate your family, family hand casting is a beautiful and lasting choice. It’s a timeless art that speaks volumes about the bond that unites your family, today and for years into the future.
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first sunday without them.
#i love the way olivia is holding tom and phia's hand at the same time#house of the dragon#hotd#hotd s2#tv shows#team green#targtowers#the family!!#modern au#the greens#aemond targaryen#ewan mitchell#prince aemond targaryen#aegon ii targaryen#king aegon ii targaryen#tom glynn carney#phia saban#queen helaena targaryen#helaena targaryen#olivia cooke#alicent hightower#alicole#hotd press#getty images#video#fabien frankel#ser criston cole#hotd cast#green siblings
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why have i never seen the painting up close before. this is like seeing an ancient artifact you’ve only heard murmurs about
#actually really cool fucking painting though#imagine doing one nickelodeon show and finally getting cast in a big production and they’re like#‘‘ok first things first we need a picture of you so we can have someone hand paint you in extreme detail’’#13 year old aidan must’ve been hyped bro#also interesting to see what i assume was the uniform emblem before they decided on the family crest thing#like the simple umbrella is pretty cool actually#very on brand#anywho#laur says stuff#the umbrella academy#tua#umbrella academy#five hargreeves#hargreeves siblings#tua s4#number five#tua season 4#tua five#number five hargreeves#the boy#tua s1#the umbrella academy season 1#the umbrella academy s1#tua season 1
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Sam Winchester in the episode where he found out John ordered Dean to kill him, everybody.
#you can really tell he's so scared :((((#he really thinks his brother might do that which is why he spends the entire next episode trying to force Dean to promise him he will :((((#2.10#good gifs with free tools challenge#pk rewatches spn number ?#In which Sam is not a helpless little waif with his hands cast over his eyes being carried along by the tides of the immutable sea#high sodium freak#season 2#the flannel business#sam the family man
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By the way, did we ever talk about how stupid it is that they made Silco the reason Felicia died? I don't mean that he killed her personally, but that he jumpstarted violence on a peaceful protest. Because that's sooo who Silco is, right? A character who makes impulsive and poorly thought out decisions, right? A character who goes into a fight headstrong without carefully planning his moves and strategy and just YOLO-ing it, right? Right?? ......sigh
And don't even THINK about giving me the whole "wElL hE cHaNgEd SiNcE tHeN dUh" crap. Even s2 is smart enough to show us him writing something in a notebook in a flashback, which implies that he was the brains behind the Lanes' creation/revolution as a whole. And if he was he would never sabotage his own plans with something so stupid as throwing a single molotov at enforcers. Literally who does that???? Silco we know would probably organize an attack under the guise of a peaceful protest, but not just. Straight-up ruining just a regular peaceful protest. That's stupid. And Silco is the last character in arcane that would do something stupid. Literally the whole plot of season 1 relies on him being intelligent and sneaky with his plans are you kidding me.
#i mean. silco DID do something stupid. that being his attempt to kill vi and cait near the water tower#but i'll actually close my eyes on this one because writers just couldn't allow him to kill them because they're part of the main cast. but#if he wanted he would've killed them then#with the rifle cait gave to the pharmacist for example *twirls hair* yeah you get it#stop assassinating him for the love of god he's already dead#silco arcane#arcane critical#arcane season 2#arcane#also i remember a post comparing him to jinx like. they accidentally killed their family when they only wanted to help#but that doesn't work for several reasons. first is ofc silco's character as i wrote above. and not only he is a different character he's#much older too. jinx was what? 9? when she blew up the cannery. while silco was in his mid-late 20s. you don't think the same in this age a#a nine year old. second is the circumstances. jinx only built a bomb with whatever she had at her hands at the time because she needed to#act fast. otherwise silco would kill her entire family. silco on the other hand started the whole thing. it would make a little bit more#sense if he threw a molotov as a reaction to enforcers beating someone up/arresting someone but we don't have this implication iirc#so. please please please don't try to find reason in bad writing i literally lose my sanity
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Just finished the first sleeve of Cardigan S (Pattern | Yarn | Thread) on this lovely Wip Wednesday.
Not exactly looking forward to the 135 rows that'll be to knit the second one but. At least it didn't get too boring with the wrong side lace.
I also checked and the cables look funky with the lighting, if I flip this sleeve around and photograph it with the light source on the other side, the cables look fucked up in a totally different way than they do in this photo. This yarn is just super dramatic in photos.
#knitting#knitblr#wip#wip wednesday#lace rot#project: cardigan s#my hands are so ouchie with the weather. there's been several days where i can only knit two rows of this per like half hour#but i've started casting on for the second sleeve#and i'm probably going to cast on for a hat. i like to have something easy to knit during family holidays#got a beut lime green that's going to be a sick hat.
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The fact that its now being rumored/gossiped that the HP reboot resorted to open casting calls because they failed to get any famous child actors to play the leads and very likely do the same with other kid characters and even the adults (if they don't resort to getting the worst adults in hollywood) because its being rumored/gossiped even adult actors are hard to get on board, all due to JKR, has me like:
...So essentially, they preying on kids right now who aren't actors and either want to be an actor or being dragged into the audition by their parents wanting a big break (or because they a potterhead who forces their shit onto their kids)??? That's just fucking great.
#harry potter#harry potter critical#anti jk rowling#anti jkr#fuck jk rowling#fuck jkr#like one hand its hiliarous JKR has tanked the casting process because#that means WB is SEEING how much JKR is a walking PR nightmare and yet STILL pushing forward with this shit#but other hand that means they now gonna take advantage of kids who are new to hollywood and shit#and thats concerning as hell#these kids need so much protection at this rate#from WB to JKR trying to control them to potentially their family members to hollywood in general to the internet to..anything really#like just protect them
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THE BROTHERS SFORZA
augh. there sure is a lot going on between them. tfw you know your older brother is wary of you so you have to navigate that fine line of proving you're useful, but not dangerously so. tfw your younger brother has the potential to be a knife in your back, but he's your brother. don't think too hard about what happened with the galeazzo. unfortunately, you're both visconti as well as sforza, and the visconti were prone to conspiracy. fucking RIP.
this definitely won't be upsetting years down the line when ascanio is near death and ludovico will be desperate to figure out how to bring his brother's body back to milan so ascanio can be interred in the same place as ludovico's recently deceased wife, beatrice d'este, and where ludovico himself has been haunting in a perpetual state of grief.
& the background of the first panel are public domain scans of two cards out of the visconti-sforza tarot deck.
Ascanio Maria Sforza: la parabola politica di un cardinale-principe del Rinascimento, Marco Pellegrini
#ABSOLUTELY BANANAS PHRASING abt one of these paragraphs btw#'metafora della sottomissione del figlio al padre' okay!! like going into that dynamic with your older brother is so. sooooooooooooo#like it makes sense. this is a dynast family. the father is dead. the eldest son was assassinated.#so now your older brother who was not the eldest brother WOULD assume the father-head of household role#and in the case of an emergency. you would fall into place as his right hand#which was. which was formerly occupied by your mother. and your older sister to the assassinated brother. so. WELL#that IS how you would prove you were useful to the state-household. it's just that.#NOBILITY IS SO FUCKING INSULAR ALL THE TIME. christ#the claustrophobia of being suspicious of your brother but having to rely on him#better to follow the plan your parents and eldest brother had in mind and marry him off to the church#italian renaissance tag#ascanio sforza#ludovico sforza#komiks tag#drawing tag#anyway eventually i'll figure out an art style i like for the renaissance cast. i think im getting close#but AUGH im still missing that feeling of 'yes. good.' im leaning towards the dead lineweight tho. that feels Right.
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🤖 Oh, do all androids look the same?
Is THAT what you’re trying to say?! A rare VHS copy of the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode featuring “DataLore”, where the back image shows Brent Spiner’s stunt double (this Tumblr post includes snippets of Wil Wheaton explaining how he got fired for being annoying).
⚡️ Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/startrek/comments/n9apf3/the_datalore_vhs_from_the_80s_clearly_showed/
#datalore#idol hands is a nerd#data soong#lore soong#wil wheaton#androids#st tng#star trek the next generation#data star trek#soong family#fandom#lore star trek#brothers of destruction#omicron theta#star trek: tng#star trek cast#noonien soong#noonian soong#i love saying soongian#star trek humor
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THEY'RE MAKING AN OCEAN'S 14 ???? If Danny and Rusty don't kiss, I don't want it
#oceans trilogy#ocean's 11#ocean's eleven#danny ocean#rusty ryan#on one hand im interested#on the other#the OG cast was sO good#clooney and pitt are returning#but what about the othera#others#the found family of these movies really made it
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every day i kick a rock and bash my head into the wall because i'll never get to go on a big space adventure and become tightly close-knit with my new found family up there <//3
#re lrb..........#i mean realistically if i was in the voltron/quintenary stars universe chances are i would probably NOT be one of the people#going on the space adventure.#i'd be roped into the plot when the aliens invade and earth almost gets destroyed. spoilers for arc 2 btw sorry#but man. child soldierism aside i wish that were me so so so bad#sadly kicks a rock when will EYE have a deep and mystical connection with a giant ancient cat :(#its not even that i want to interact with the main cast bc i dont really i just. wanna be in their position man#i think one of the reasons why voltron grabbed me so hard (among MANY) is how badly i wanted to do what the main characters did#i remember when i was first watching it while it was coming out i would CONSISTENTLY daydream about being launched into space#with a handful of other people and having to fight a war and grow up far away from home and all the suffocating stuff that came with it#and then coming back years later already solidly knowing who i am and being confident in that#so i'd actually be brave enough to be unapologetic about it. and i'd be found family with the people i went to space with also#that parts important#idk man just. i dont like saying i was abused when i was younger because i really dont think it was like that and it isnt even close to#what how people who have really been abused have had to go through#but sometimes i really do wonder. like now that im (mostly) out and able to review everything with an outside perspective#not even getting into the cult survivorism stuff this is JUST family dynamics im talking about here#bc that shit is a whole other can of worms#i think my parents were genuinely doing the best they could with the cards they were dealt but. jesus christ.#i would have given ANYTHING to be able to run away from all that. and throw magic cats into the equation? brother im GONE#anyway this tags ramble has derailed in a MAJOR way. tldr i wanted to be a paladin sooooo fuckign bad bro#like it actually makes me SICK how much i want a lion. red you are my forever girl even if only in my heart <///3#i still do want to do all that out of principle but its not as desperate now i just really love space and really want a big kitty friend#winter speaks
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So I saw a screenshot of Ralph without his hat (for his wedding outfit + I think a DLC outfit didn't have it?) and honestly. There's a reason he wears it. It's unfair if he doesn't. Olive Town really is just "hot bisexuals in your area" and they would thrive if they advertised it as such.
#sos pioneers of olive town#ralph#jack#i will never not love jack ok i have been playing again and i cant help it#once i unlock giant bear carvings to craft i make him the happiest man on the planet#its just something i have to do ok i love jack a lot#i do still really enjoy bringing ralph soup to the woods like a loser and handing it over while he eats lunch#but the point im trying to make is i cant stop loving jack and it really hinders my desire to romance others lmao#also i was googling some refs of ralph after i found the wedding ss because it was a lil cut off and i wanted the full look#and i saw a lot of questions like is poot worth it or comments about how its incredibly avg for a game#or how its not as great as past installments and im like ........... but the cast is so endearing to me#again its different strokes for different folks and not everyone will love the same farming sim as i will but still#dont be mean to my olive town babies......#the fact there are so many cutscenes in there of families interacting and moms being mom friends and gossip buddies#the fact there are so many cutscenes just about how these people live their lives is so wholesome to me#like sure the farmer is featured in the heart events#but there are so many where you arent the center ! youre just a bystander to like#a bro putting his younger bros motorcycle in the museum and the museum owner being mad theres a motorcycle in the museum#while then having multiple other people show up like YO SICK BIKE YOU GUYS HAVE THIS STUFF IN THE MUSEUM#while the younger bro is beaming cause thats his baby he loves his motorcycle and you better love it too#like its just so fascinating to exist in the town but not be the entire reason everyone keeps on going about their lives#yeah you interact and befriend them and you do tasks to help develop the island but it doesnt feel like thats why people like you#which is really important to me bc i feel like i have to do things to make people like me#i have to have a reason to interact with people irl or its just me being in their way#and poot lets me just live alongside people peacefully and talk to lil harvest sprites that hand me food and rocks and logs#anyway that is SO MUCH propaganda for a story of seasons game that no one asked for thanks gnight
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SOOO WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT SEASON 4???
(love your art btw!!!)
smeltbracket found dead in this kitchen
#okay in all seriousness though i fucking loved it#hands down favorite episode was earth rake#but also contending is stockiverse and.. Bouillabaisse..#i really love how family focused this season is. dont get me started on tervo. i love how much nicer everyone is to each other#except for them really juicing up korvo’s bitchiness in super gooblers (which i guess was meant to push jesse into her confrontation)#speaking of korvo his voice was a delight this season. just so expressive and is now up there with the rest of the casts distinct voices#i guess trying to ease back into finales that end with a season reset#and why didnt pupa change color??#overall it was pretty fucking great. had black spots in my vision during the invisible kitchen scene#tervo this season was fucking crazy my god what are they gonna do for the valentine special#UGHHH. they really keep raising the bar every season. SOOOO GOOD#this isn’t a very In Depth discussion of my thoughts sorry i need to spend more time in this seasons nooks and crannies#ooh ohh and the replicants this season were so cute too. THEY GREW TOGETHERRR#i liked the shlorp lore and little peeks into their past too#anyways i got sidetracked yeah amazing season#I FORGOT TO MENTION THE ANIMATION#THE ANIMATION THIS SEASON WAS BONKERS DUDE. LOVED HOW FLUID IT WAS AND ALL THE FUN NEW EXPRESSIONS THE SOLARS HAD#THAT SCENE OF THEM SAYING DEENOSAUR WAS LIKE MY FAVORITE EXAMPLE#gonna keep adding as i remember things im glad they wanted to explore jesses character more#but i dont like how they jeopardized korvos character for them to get there#kinda made him backtrack his progress for the sake of that episode :/ just a really big shift i wasnt a fan of#and they didnt make him feel remorse that whole episode either he didnt even say sorry :/#also terry was just chill with chris that whole episode? have we just moved past the hall of betrayals thing?#i guess jesse’s roast about him being sky blue really just set him off for the rest of the season#he needs to talk to someone professional#i feel like solars is a really weird blend of being umm. Emotionally episodic
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Tag drop: Aventurine.
#[ aventurine. ] mr. cavalier gambler: uptight. overcautious. inferiority complex. you've won so much but you're still so afraid of losing.#[ aventurine: ic. ] they see only the straight flush. they don't know the other hand below the table clutching your chips for dear life.#[ aventurine: inquiries. ] time to make a move my friend. say goodbye before you shuffle off. it's… best to die without regrets.#[ aventurine: countenance. ] now go. and pick the clothes that you like. then choose your desired identity and use them well.#[ aventurine: introspection. ] “sleep is the rehearsal of death”? why does life slumber? because we are not ready for the final rest.#[ aventurine: meta. ] the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason. but you've never gone in any other direction.#[ aventurine: etc. ] the chance… no matter how small: the potential is what you hang onto. that is what justifies the gamble.#[ aventurine: ipc. ] … i'll give you that and much more than that. the ipc will give you whatever you want. even what you don't want.#[ aventurine: trio. ] three cornerstones who for a measly penacony... offered their everything. you're more united than the family.#[ aventurine: astral express. ] friends: the game has commenced and you cannot choose to decline… nor do you have grounds to.#[ aventurine: fate. ] if the dice of fate are always weighted then that is our destiny. why then... do we struggle against it?#[ aventurine: past. ] our paths will cross again beneath kakava's shimmering auroras. farewell: kakavasha.#[ aventurine: luck. ] he's only drunk on the moment that makes his very life quiver. hell is only one decision away from heaven.#[ aventurine: topaz. ] since i survived i realized: wherever you go that's where i'll follow; nobody's promised tomorrow. [ immobiliter. ]#[ aventurine: topaz. ] i never expected the beautiful and kind-hearted director topaz to resort to distorting concepts like that.#[ aventurine: jade. ] it's often used as a counterfeit for jade. but it looks like jade… can be substituted for aventurine too.#[ aventurine: veritas ratio. ] unfortunately for him; i make for a more competent conversationalist than the other dimwits around here.#[ aventurine: black swan. ] nothing remains hidden from you… does it? i will find my place in the web of your schemes; memokeeper.#[ aventurine: sunday. ] is this what the harmony represents? is it built upon constraint and coercion?#[ aventurine: acheron. ] only by casting aside reason does one truly gamble. “emanator” — I know you'll match my wager.#[ aventurine: v. youth. ] but the sun could not kill me and the quicksand sent me back to the embrace of the guild and the ipc.#[ aventurine: v. penacony. ] i seem that way because i am nervous. maybe you can help. what do you say; put our palms together a last time?#[ aventurine: v. future. ] the once falling die has at last landed on its earthly rest. quietly… peacefully: it at last landed.#tag drop#[ aventurine: robin. ] you see people. / i see you. [ avaere. ]
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That whole, uh, I don't want to go back to school thing. Were you just saying that to Cooper or were you, you know, saying it? Sam? I don't know. You don't know? I thought that once the demon was dead and the fat lady sings that you were gonna take off, head back to Wussy State. I'm having second thoughts. Really? Yeah. I think. Dad would have wanted me to stick with the job.
Sam's Motivations 15/? | 2.02 Everybody Loves A Clown
#2.02#season 2#sams motivations#In which Sam is not a helpless little waif with his hands cast over his eyes being carried along by the tides of the immutable sea#john#we probably have a lot more in common than just about anyone#the flannel business#pk rewatches spn number ?#sam the hunter#good gifs with free tools challenge#samsmotivationsseries#sam the family man
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redrew a few old expressions from february!!! one never notices how much their art style changes in some months till you compare side by side www
(the old ones for comparison ↓)
#re:kinder#yuuichi mizuoka#fanart#you had no idea how bad my hand was itching to draw him i was so gon die there (joke)#more so because i replayed the game these days and wanted to check my old expression sheets from february i made based on some lines ...#usual commentary time☺️☺️☺️#top left may be obviously different and thats because i didnt actually base it off the old one in that case. i based it off his sprite#but the old one is based on that same sprite; just with context of line so...#no idea what went on these months that the way i drew his ahoge went from simple strands to little circular things JEKSNDL#im not sure how to explain it but point is i . i dont know what happened there but now my brain doesnt let me draw it any other way#top right had his line of sight changed for a very goofy detail i completely overlooked in the old one ... he is the baby of the group😭#it's very unlikely anyone's shorter than him and since everyone goes from being 1 to 4 years older than him. hes gonna end up looking up😭😭#it would be one thing if the cast was older because puberty and height and stuff but it aint the case here cuz. he's like. 7??😭#so i found it funny he was looking down in the old one then i fixed his line of sight to he looking upwards . which looks goofier on him#really adds to it. the person who killed your whoel family needs to look up to look at you in the eye😭 cuz its a little baby😭😭#the fun thing in comparing the old and new is how my approach in drawing him just. changes completely#back then i did the chibi like approach when drawing him thats it. that was the mindset#now it's “he needs to look more like a bug MAKE HIS EYES TAKE MORE SPACE IN HIS FACE he neeeddds to look like a bug ...”#worked i need to put him in a blender /JOKE JOKE JOKE LIGHTHEARTED JOKE😭😭
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