#and it absolutely rules

[zombie-bait]

Turns out the best part of being an artist is just slowly realizing that everyone is beautiful, actually. Beauty standards literally no longer apply because the beauty is in the creation, in the humanity. Angles and curves and unique little quirks that make individuals stand out from one another are what bring the process to life in the first place. The more you draw, especially from live models, the more you pick up on a million little things you would've never considered beforehand. I love the small triangle of muscle that appears when someone scrunches up their brow. Thighs are much thicker than you'd imagine, on every person of every age group and there's no scenario where that's a bad thing. It's just a thing. Sometimes you can see the spots where the sacrum and pelvis meet through the skin, forming two small divots in the lower back. The Dimples of Venus, they call them.

There's never been a single moment in my history as an artist where I've wished that a model had a softer nose or fewer stomach rolls or less prominent aging lines because this is what makes art interesting and meaningful. Humanity survives, if not thrives, in the billions of people who will never look like anyone on television.

And it seeps into the way you interact with the world. You joke with your friends as you map out their features in your mind and think 'god, this is what it looks like to be loved.' You look into your mother's hooded eyes and wonder if yours hold that much kindness or warmth. Even aging is a bit less scary when those lines and spots feel like reminders of a life lived, planes for the world to map out on its own.

[wiisagi-maiingan]

I love tornado survival guides. "Shelter in a basement or interior room without any windows. But if you're in a mobile home, just fucking die I guess lol"

[spkyart]

Specialist

[alexotls]

yet another crime boss has captured my heart

[flwrkid14]

Tim Drake Accidentally Takes Over the World (and Didn’t Think to Mention It)

So, Janet somehow spent decades climbing her way into every government worth a damn, ruling the entire world from behind the scenes. And then, because the universe is apparently wild, she left it all to Tim.

Cut to Tim Drake, the brand-new, completely reluctant secret ruler of the entire planet. And he just… never really thought it was worth mentioning?

The Batfam finds out when Bruce stumbles across an encrypted memo traced to a mysterious Gotham office with Tim’s name on it.

Bruce, holding up the memo: “Tim. Want to explain why this document about, oh, international finance reforms is signed with your encryption key?”

Tim, not even looking up from his laptop: “Oh, yeah. That. Janet left me her ‘global influence portfolio’ or whatever. Mostly paperwork.”

The Batfam stares in total shock.

Dick sputters nearly dropping his coffee: "Wait—you’ve been managing world policies?!”

Tim, shrugging, barely paying attention as he emails the president of Germany: “Well, yeah. I figured someone had to keep things running. It's not that big a deal. I mostly just redirect some policies. You know, keep things running smoothly.”

Jason, absolutely cackling: “Are you telling me that little Replacement here is the reason for half the ‘global cooperation’ headlines?”

Tim, scrolling through emails: “They send me reports; I send suggestions. And honestly, they make it way more dramatic than it is. It's not that hard."

Barbara stares at him, half horrified, half impressed. “How did we not notice this?”

Tim blinks. “I mean, it’s not like I was actively hiding it. I assumed you guys knew I was… kind of managing these things?”

Cue utter disbelief.

Stephanie, laughing too hard to breathe: “Tim, do you have world leaders on speed dial?”

Tim, completely unfazed: “Only the important ones. They text, mostly. Oh—by the way, I might’ve influenced a minor arms control thing last week. Don’t worry; it’s all sorted.”

Bruce, looking like he’s two seconds from fainting: “Sorted? Tim, we're talking about you having global authority here. People notice these things."

Tim shrugs again as his phone buzzes with notifications. “Sure, but it’s not like they’re going to do anything too crazy. I just suggest stuff, and they listen. Honestly, it’s like herding really powerful, really overdramatic cats.”

Damian, scandalized: “You mean to tell me, Drake, that you’re manipulating world politics like it’s a game of checkers?”

Tim, still casual: “Manipulating’s a strong word. Like I said, it’s more just nudging things along.” His phone buzzes again. “Oh, hang on. France is panicking about their energy policy again.”

The Batfam tries to process the fact that Tim—Tim, who routinely forgets what day it is—is now, somehow, running the world.

And then his phone buzzes with a message from the UN Security Council.

Tim sighs, glancing down. “Oh, great. Looks like they’re debating nuclear arms again. Be right back.”

Meanwhile, the Batfam is left absolutely speechless, processing the fact that their Tim—scrawny, coffee-fueled Tim—is apparently one of the most powerful people on the planet. And to him its just another tuesday.

[methoughtsphantom]

silly headcannon #2 that Bruce never got the reference that Jason always made of himself being short round (he always thought it was Jason saying he was short) until after he died and Tim, avid Indiana Jones fan made Bruce watch the movies with him, only the man breaks out crying., sobbing, full on breaking down over the two second scene that is Indy ruffling Short Round’s hair as he explains they first met when he caught the kid stealing from him, and then took him under his wing.

[caffichai]

Recently (finally) upgraded Cement to E2! She's got one of my favourite designs, and I've been having a blast with her!

Was inspired to draw her after being directed to @frostdemigod 's blog after raving about her. I am kneeling out of respect for that dedication

[Bluesky]

[puppetmaster13u]

Prompt 261

“So is no one going to talk about the eldritch space child or…” 

“I mean, do you want to get between a child and Batman? I think the only one who could even get close right now is Superman…” 

“No you’re right, I think- oh my god the eldritch space child is playing with batman’s bat-ears and he’s not doing anything about it what the fuck I thought only Robins could get away with that-” 

[waitineedaname]

now that i've finished tgcf i can make memes about all three books! i was tempted to put binghe at the absolute center because he could easily go into any quadrant at different points in his life, and both lwj and hua cheng could swing jock, but i think the most important thing is that wei wuxian is all four at once. somehow.

[jonnywaistcoat]

Hello Mr Sims, surely you've heard about the CEO who got shot in the US the other day?

The event made me think of what happened in Thirteen Storeys so I would love to hear your insight on this.

If you've read Thirteen Storeys, I think you know my "insight" already.

[k4pp4-8]

⚡♠️♣️

[yourangle-yuordevil]

Frightened and stressed out by the overwhelming love they feel for each other because they are even cuter up close 😔❤️💛

[Birds of a feather AU] - [Previous part]

[dollya-robinprotector]

Well, y'know, something something about the patriarchal man gatekeep gaslight manipulative monopolizing confine the only pure light he ever sees - his innocent sister and the experienced old uncle who looks a bit careless and homeless but is actually very gentle and can only look at the prisoned songbird girl from far away…

Ye I'm normal about them I promise-

[molinaesque]

You know why these boys brought you in? 'Cause I f*cked up a poor, defenseless gang-affiliated organ dealership? Yep. Mm.

[demaparbat-hp]

Toph as a Goalball player 💪💚

[uncharted-constellations]

But yes my plan was fem magazine pink link paired with game manual pink zelda, who couldve guessed this.