#I loooooooove drawing clothes like this

[mozart-the-meerkitten]

Current favorite thing: drawing my oc Oliver in battle wearing baggy, disheveled clothes

he's just a smol little guy with a space dragon in his head and the power of a god burning him up

bonus snapshot from a bigger picture I'm working on from the final battle:

I love drawing this little dude

[zalrb]

I MUST REALLY LOVE MY FOLLOWERS - BRIDGETON 3.01 review

1. "Dearest gentle reader, did you miss me?" Me:

2. I'm not doing this recap.

3. I maintain that Nicola should be Belle in the next live action we'll eventually do.

4. Idk man, Kathony just feel SO unnatural.

5. MINI MOUSE MAN NEXT TO BIGGER MOUSE MAN

6. Who will be the prize of the season? And it's Colin?

7. All of these women are gorgeous and all of these men are like basic white bread. I -

8. I'm upset because this is supposed to do something for me

and it's resolutely not.

9. Oh please. Francesca looks like every other woman there.

10. Prudence is probably the only character I somewhat like. I think. She's the terrible one, right?

11. I might like that family the most because they're the schemers. They're actually DOING QUASI-INTERESRTING THINGS.

12. Colin is a fuck boy without fuck boy good looks. Please stop it.

13. And I'm not saying he's ugly. I am saying he's plain.

14. This is my problem with Bridgerton. It SHOULD be fun. And it's punishing.

15. Where the fuck is Edwina? I DON'T CARE ABOUT KATE.

16. They should shock us all and have Edwina come back and just murder everyone like Carrie.

17. Leave her alone, Colin.

18. I know the point of this season is Polin but I already know she deserves better.

19. GIVE ME MORE OF THE BICKERING SISTERS. They're terrible. I'm interested.

20. "Well that's your fault for marrying men without title!" But Prudence's man is one of the, like, two most good looking of them all, so you know.

21. OOOOOOOH IS PENELOPE GONNA WEAR LAVENDER NOW? THE COLOUR OF LOOOOOOOOVE.

22. Considering that I barely pay attention to this show, did Penelope do like irreparable damage to Eloise and her family for this fallout to be as serious as it's meant to be?

23. That's a genuine question.

24. This Kanthony love scene is ... awkward.

25. Kanthony? Kathony? Whichever. Whatever.

26. And even when he goes down on her I'm like idk, Outlander would like a word.

Someone is BANGING ON THE DOOR and Jamie does not stop until Claire orgasms, so.

27. So Penelope is basically "draw me like one of your French girls, Jack" but with clothes.

28. The one thing Bridgerton had going for it was the music and I'm not hearing any classical renditions of pop songs. What is the POINT?

29. This ball looks like every other ball in this show.

30. Oh, there's the music. abcdefu is a good choice for her, I do have to say the music choices are at least better than TSITP. She SHOULD be talking to Colin as it plays though.

31. I'm not sure why I hate him, I just do.

32. If she enjoys embroidery let her enjoy embroidery, Eloise. Don't "not like OTHER girls" them please. Jesus.

33. "D-do you all like to read?" I get it, Pen.

34. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. NOW. Isn't Francesca meant to have a chaperone? Isn't there a dance card or something? Aren't there RULES?

35. I'M ONLY 30 MINUTES IN?

36. Original Mouse Man, what are you doing? Aren't you a viscount with responsibilities?

37. "I expected conversation, I did not expect to be inspected--" then you weren't prepared at all for this. This is the ERA for that, should you not KNOW? WHAT?

38. Everything is muted and dramatic at the same time.

39. Oh, Kathony in another scene. Are they going to try and have sex?

40. Yes.

41. "I've already spent YEARS taking care of Edwina" I mean, did you?

42. "So why don't we put ourselves first for once?" I MEAN, DIDN'T YOU?

43. BRO, WHERE IS YOUR SISTER?

44. "We have our lives to be viscount and viscountess" man, pull a Downton Abbey and kill him.

45. "Think of the balls as..." You should've had this conversation BEFORE the ball.

46. "It pains me to see you upset." "Then perhaps you should not have come." Ha.

47. "and what I have learned is charmed can be taught" which is funny because Colin isn't charming no matter how much the show tries to convince me he is.

48. I suppose it's better than watching Theo James.

49. AND HE WILL FALL FOR HER DURING THE LESSONS.

50. The handshake is supposed to be a Moment and it's interesting because it's called attention to and yet also breezed by at the exact same time.

51. LOL what she wrote was SO TAME especially for a MAN in THIS society? "Is this new character the real him or is it a ploy for attention?" DAS IT??? Please be serious.

52. oooh drama, if he finds out who Lady Whistledown is, he'll destroy her life. It's just hard to think there are stakes when it's ... Colin.

DONE.

[nrr-jaune]

If there's such title as 'White Abuser' I would be the first person to take it.

I can't choose between drawing him happy or dead, like, so frustrating ;m;

Below is a 16:9 ratio for macadamia reason.

I just LOOOOOOOOVE him so much.

In any clothes or forms, I'll love you, White.

I remember reading from somewhere, but it goes like this: I love you therefore I hurt you.

[asfearlessasamango]

here i ammmmm i hope this isnt the longest ask ever lol but i cannot overstate how GORGEOUS i find your prose. the phrase “tiredness curls up in each joint like old cats in old corners” is so absolutely evocative and paints such a melancholic, beautiful, rich picture in my mind every time i remember it. i could actually get it tattooed thats how seriously beautiful i find it. most of all i loooooooove the amount of social norms, architectural details, cultural differences etc etc you infused in the story to fill in the gaps of the canon universe. the choice of using of rice paper vs. glass and all the reasoning behind it is the example that comes to mind, but im sure that if i knew more about east asian cultures, i could identify more and more details you scattered throughout the plot to turn this make believe world into a truthful parallel of the real one we have. i can only say bravo. and if you have any recommended reading for homework, i’d love to know more about these references! now back to your writing! one of thee strongest points of the story, for me, is how believable these characters are as people. they feel so fully fleshed out that sometimes it was like intruding on someone’s most private thoughts - even a little painful to keep going, and i mean that in the best way possible! i especially loved the subtle addition of zuko’s ingrained sexism and prejudice against other nations, things that ofc he’s never had reason to unlearn in this universe. he is compassionate, but can be very unkind - seems like a delicate balance, but in your story, it just flows naturally. you inhabit their heads, strengths, flaws and life experiences so well, like sokka’s blind defensiveness when he thinks of himself as helpless, his brashness and ingenuity when he sees zuko more as a puzzle to solve than a person. that goes even people who haven't gotten that much plot attention yet - like azula wearing blue lipstick (!!!!) foaming at the mouth from the thought. OFC she would!!! shes bold, shes confident and shes here to shine + now she allows herself to have fun! do “ugly” and “imperfect” things for fun! and all the parallels between this redeemed azula and the canon zuko we know. your oc who is zuko's guardian, who he calls grandma, hasn't even shown up yet and i already love and miss her. uncle iroh!!!! zuko assuming malice from uncle iroh who only wants the best for him - but ofc he doesnt know that! but we do, and it hurtssss katara and aang!!! the bath scene with aang, zuko’s forced vulnerability, their honesty, aang’s absolute grace towards zuko. suki and the kyoshi warriors! i trust they will get their turn to kick some ignorant prince ass. and the thing that draws me the most to this genre: the exploration of trauma in its aftermath. your storytelling is wonderfully brutal here. like… you draw a white picture by filling in all its shadowy contours…. if that makes sense. all the ways zuko’s life was affected by his father add up to the shape of his hurt. him not eating fatty foods to stay fit and "bend better". recognizing azula in his own reflection instead of himself. wearing his mom’s night clothes. im going feral feral feral whew! in my heart all this would’ve been a very pretty glittery letter sent to your author p.o. box. i love your story and it lives constantly in my imagination - thank you so much for sharing it with the world!!!

ohhhmg.... thank you for this!! i sat on it for a whole minute to respond right! i'm so glad you like it!! i love that you love all these characters' new lives <3 <3

there are so many Very Careful Lines to Walk in doing an ATLA au bc the original characters and cultural stories are really so complex. and i am FAR from an expert on east asian history / cultures but here are a few sources that I found helpful / interesting:

jinian qian's writing for The Millions, especially the articles "The Moon Is Beautiful Tonight: On East Asian Narratives" and "Light in the West and Shadows in the East"

chaoyang trap, which is not at all about ancient china but about very modern chinese cultural existence, especially on the Internet / social media / fandom. I can't say this has directly provided me with a lot of relevant info but it does help me figure out attitude / approaches / how things "translate" into western contexts

and of course there are so many A:TLA blogs that really keep the analytical conversations going and make ao3 as vibrant as it is-- @atlaculture, @boybff, @volkswagonblues, @azularedemptionarcwhen, @chitsangenthusiast, @azulasnailtech, @visit-ba-sing-se, @marriedzukka, @bleekay, @ash-and-starlight, @sokkagatekeeper, @azulapropaganda, @zukkababey, @comradekatara, @ofherlionheart, @chaoticsandstorm

okay i will stop blasting this post into all of atla tumblr's notifs but the above blogs are total Gs, 10/10, would not be as deep into my MFA in a:tla without these trailblazing scholars who went before me

have a lovely vintage kermit meme, mwah

[hannahlovesluca]

Hii! I'd like a Nijisanji matchup please~!! For both sfw and nsfw c: take your time theres no rush !!

Gender: female

Sexuality: Lesbian/questioning bisexual?? I'd prefer a male matchup as I dont usually romanticize the female niji members if thats ok

Appearance: Medium length dark blonde thick wavy hair eith teal strips at the front!! Blue eyes, pale skin and freckles, average body type, wears baggy clothes 99% of the time

Personality: Usually closed off around people im not familiar with/dislike but when im around ppl i vibe with i am so energetic and talkative you dont understand but thats on a good day, my mood can change really easily tho and i can get really irritated quickly but i dont show it. I LOOOOOOOOVE giving and making people presents for no reason at all its just how I show love and appreciation for the people I care for!! I have really low empathy but I do try to listen to peoples problems as much as i can and help them with it or just comfort them!! I also apologise for the smallest inconveniences even if it wasnt my fault

Zodiac sign: Leo (I am the complete opposite of all the leo stereotyoes or whatever google says pls dont listen to them)

MBTI type: ISTP

Likes: Drawing (digital), cosplay, anime, nijisanji ofc, music (j-pop, k-pop, metal & rock), cooking, fanfics obvi

dislikes: Racists, transphobes, homophobes, (the basics), PICKLES, rude ppl, ignorant ppl, people who give you art advice when you dont ask tor it or point out your insecurites

Hobbies: Singing, drawing, cosplay/sewing, dancing

Quotes: none that i can think of

Secret: I don't think I have one.... sorry :c

i pair you with…

Claude Clawmark!

hear me out…

• HE LOVES UR STYLE

• AND UR HAIR OH MY GOD

• he lowkey kicks his feet thinking ab you i js know he does

• HES THE TYPE TO TWEET SHIT LIKE: “shes basically cheating on me (we’re not even dating)”

• claude is so me-coded its insane

• if you make him DIY presents he will just 🫠🫠

• pls for the love of god offer to fix up his hair its so long and soft and silky and

• will probably release an original dedicated to you but you dont realize it was dedicated to you until you read the title “Dedicated to (insert nickname)” AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I NEED TO WRITE SMTH AB THISSS

• he has a lot of personal issues and he loves that you love helping him and loving him <333

• messages you’ll receive at 12:01:AM:

• “wheres my gn kiss”

• “not that i mind but wheres my hoodie…”

RUNNERS UP: Alban Knox, Yugo Asuma

[captainswanbigbang]

CSBB Artist Spotlight: thisisartyanna

Today’s Captain Swan Big Bang Spotlight features @thisisartyanna!

What kinds of artwork do you make?

Traditional and digital portraits usually!

What's your favorite thing about creating artwork?

It's just good to have a finished product the end of it! Something that I can say, "Hey, I made this. This is mine" about. Also, if I'm feeling a lot of things (cough, cough Captain Swan) it helps me get those feelings out.

What's one of your greatest strengths when it comes to creating artwork?

Strength?!? Maybe colour? I've been trying to be more experimental with colour recently and I think it's working out well! I only used to draw in black and white, so I'm pretty proud about that.

What's something you've always wanted to try your hand at, but haven't had a chance yet?

Full body works! With feet! And legs!

If you participated in the first Captain Swan Big Bang, what was the experience like for you? What are you looking forward to this time around?

I participated in the CSBB as a writer last year. Being an artist seems less stressful, so I'm already on board with that. But what I'm most looking forward to is just reading everyone's stories - especially the story I get paired with. I actually have a reason to do some art for a fic without looking like a crazy, obsessed weirdo! When I read a fic I like, I turn into a BIG fangirl, so creating art for a fic is the ultimate reward for me.

First Artwork: http://thisisartyanna.tumblr.com/post/157986775347/my-latest-captain-swan-digital-painting-please

I just loooooooove the dress. I struggle the clothing so I am SO proud of this one. Also I love it because it's Captain Swan wedding - and what's not to love about a Captain Swan wedding?

Second Artwork: http://thisisartyanna.tumblr.com/post/158268626602/facebook-twitter-society6-instagram

Third Artwork: http://thisisartyanna.tumblr.com/post/156987546922/the-pirate-and-the-princess-facebook-twitter

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Check out thisisartyanna on FFnet

[alphacrone]

hi!! I was wondering if you had any tips for writing dialogue? I'm just starting to publish my fanfic on my sideblog but dialogue kicks my butt :(

hmm, well, dialogue has always been my favorite to write, so I think I’ve just inadvertently practiced it more than anything else!  a few tips i have for developing your dialogue:-pay attention to the different ways different people you know speak. how does slang and grammar usage differ between a grandparent and a grandchild? between men and women? between a college professor and a construction worker? between someone from new england and someone from the south? the way an artist would draw from their own surroundings to develop characters with different body types, haircuts, clothing choices, etc. you should draw on your knowledge of other people to hear characters’ voices. 

-never try to force something in a conversation. you don’t want your characters constantly spouting out non sequiturs for the sake of plot. even if it drags out your dialogue longer than you expected, try to get a feel for natural conversation flow. if X says Y, then how would you respond if you were Z? if it feels unnatural to respond with the information you want to present, then don’t do it and keep up the volley of conversation until it feels realistic to bring something up. it may annoy you to write like this at first, but people do enjoy reading banter.

-i used to practice by writing dialogue-only fics. (this was more common in fandom when I was in high school.) it can be characters on the phone together, trapped in a closet, sitting on a couch, speaking telepathically, etc. the only rule is you cannot write anything that isn’t in quotation marks. every aspect of the story must be told through conversation. that includes setting, movement, plot, you name it. (i looooooooved these when I was younger, they hone your dialogue skills.)

I’m sure I’m missing quite a few points on writing dialogue, but I hope this helps! And please, if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to ask!