#aquarius' adventures in digital art

[aquariusshadow]

Wesper gettin into some shenanigans....

[anaquariusart]

It's my birthday so I get to draw my OCs as characters who share the same bday as me and there is a spectrum of January 30th Aquarius's lol

[mrs-g0th1ka]

◇Characteristics of random big 3 combos◇

《 ☆Hellow my pumpkins!!! I seriously can't wait for Halloween. I haven't made an astrology post in a while, and I miss you guys. Today, I will be listing random big 3 combos and describing said combos. I'm really excited to do this. Enough of my yapping, let's get into it ☆ 》

(What I say may or may not apply, take what resonates leave what doesn't)

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Sagittarius sun, Aries moon, Cancer rising

° You are a very generous person, may be the "mother" or "father" of the friend group you have due to a cancer rising. You could be very loud or very quiet there's no in between. With a Aries moon you are passionate, loving, energetic!! With a sagittarius sun you may also like late night adventures that stimulate you( bars, clubs, karaoke) you may also be into acting or theater. These people may struggle with 'older sibling syndrome' may have a parent who is immature or too dependent on them. Relationships may feel restricting due to their capricron 7th house of partnerships.

Virgo sun, Gemini moon, Gemini rising

°Hello smart ass!!( I say that with love btw) You are very detailed oriented, you have the ability to read a room and people very well. A big mercurial 3 is very interesting. Not only do you study all day you can also party all night. You also have a way with words, may be into slam poetry, fashion, comics, video games and lyric writing. These people make great rappers and clothing designers. These people may sadly struggle with communicating their emotions due to a air moon and rising, they will try to find ways to ground themselves such as talents listed above. These people write their emotions out better than feeling them internally. These people will be attracted to adventurous sensual people due to their Sagittarius in their 7th house.

Aquarius sun, Pisces moon, Leo rising

° Talk about alluring and addictive. These placements alone can attract a lot of obsessive people. Aquarius sun, you are unique, dark yet sensual, light yet dark. That attracts curious people. Pisces moon, you have a way of loving others that feels unforgettable. You have a way of caring for people who you have a soft spot for, making others feel special or needed in some way. This attracts leaches, people who leach onto you and drain you emotionally, set boundaries. Leo rising shows someone kind-hearted and fun, a very light personality. A loyal person, most definitely. This will attract obsessive people, people will want to see more of your light, and they can become obsessed with how good you make them feel. These people will be attracted to unique, eccentric, rebellious people due to their aquarius 7th housem

Pisces sun, Scorpio moon, Gemini rising

° An emotional manifester at best!! These people are ruled by mercury, they can have the ability to speak their manifestations out loud, scorpio moon they feel very deeply and intensely, may feel as if others are afraid to love them or as if they scare people away with their intense ability to love unconditionally. These people could love jazz music, digital art styles, dark art, dark poetry. Relationships could be rocky for this big 3 because alone time is important, you'll battle being alone vs being surrounded by people. The battle between isolation and inclusion. Scorpio moon vs the gemini rising.

Libra sun, Capricorn moon, aquarius rising

° This big three reminds me of love witches or warlocks, someone whose love should NOT be taken for granted, someone's whose emotions should be cared for deeply. These people struggle with emotional expression due to their capricorn moons. Once they learn to navigate their emotions, they can express them in a positive way. Sister sign to cancer moon helps with emotional expression. Saturn ruled moons, and saturn risings can give a great deal of karma to people who cross them but must be careful because karma can come to them quickly ass well. These people may like isolation while doing beauty treatments, listening to podcast, the colors purple, blue, orange, and black. This person will attract people who are opposite of them, optimistic, energetic, outgoing, and someone who can shead light in their darkness. (Leo 7th house of partnerships)

Pisces sun, cancer moon, Libra rising

° Hello, hopeless romantics. If you have this big 3 line up, not only are you intelligent, but you are very alluring. You are caring and nurturing. You are also very sensual. You are connected to your body and your sexuality. You may be protective over the friends and family you hold close to you. Someone with this big three could be interested in spirituality(healing magic), baking or cooking, fashion, glam, photography, nature, and drawing nature. You could express your emotions through the way you dress. You may attract very sensual, driven, protective, and passionate partner (Aries 7th house of partnerships)

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♡♡♡Thank you so so much for taking the time to read my zodiac yap session!!! I love making these post for people who enjoy them. Comment your big 3, and I will describe your personality. until next time my loves, byyeeee♡♡♡

[aeth-eris]

Mercury Signs & Book Recs

Mercury in Aries: "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss. This book offers innovative strategies for maximizing productivity and achieving one's goals efficiently, appealing to Aries' dynamic and action-oriented nature.

Mercury in Taurus: "The Art of Happiness" by Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler. This insightful book combines practical advice and spiritual wisdom, encouraging readers to find lasting contentment and inner peace, which aligns with Taurus' appreciation for practical and enduring principles.

Mercury in Gemini: "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. This thought-provoking book provides a comprehensive overview of human history, catering to Gemini's intellectual curiosity and passion for exploring diverse subjects.

Mercury in Cancer: "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. This transformative book emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment, fostering emotional healing, and cultivating inner peace, which resonates with Cancer's intuitive and introspective nature.

Mercury in Leo: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield. This motivational book explores the creative process and encourages readers to overcome self-doubt and unleash their artistic potential, appealing to Leo's desire for self-expression and creative fulfillment.

Mercury in Virgo: "Atomic Habits" by James Clear. This practical guide to building effective habits and achieving personal growth aligns with Virgo's detail-oriented and systematic approach to self-improvement and organization.

Mercury in Libra: "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman. This insightful book provides practical relationship advice and strategies for fostering healthy and harmonious connections, catering to Libra's focus on maintaining balance and promoting positive interpersonal dynamics.

Mercury in Scorpio: "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brené Brown. This empowering book explores the strength and courage found in embracing vulnerability, aligning with Scorpio's depth of emotional insight and their inclination towards exploring life's profound truths.

Mercury in Sagittarius: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This inspirational novel encourages readers to follow their dreams and embark on a journey of self-discovery, resonating with Sagittarius' adventurous spirit and philosophical outlook on life.

Mercury in Capricorn: "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" by Angela Duckworth. This insightful book highlights the importance of resilience and determination in achieving long-term success, catering to Capricorn's disciplined and goal-oriented approach to personal and professional endeavors.

Mercury in Aquarius: "The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution" by Walter Isaacson. This engaging exploration of the digital age and its key pioneers appeals to Aquarius' interest in progressive ideas and groundbreaking innovations.

Mercury in Pisces: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael A. Singer. This transformative book delves into the realms of spiritual growth and consciousness, resonating with Pisces' intuitive and introspective nature, and their pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.

[thatwitch-opal]

Hey! I’m going to ramble ‘bout the moon in this post.

I do a LOT of researching in my free time, but I can’t always remember everything I’ve looked up/learned!! I do have plenty of notebooks with various amounts of information in them, but I think that making a digital BoS is something that benefits me a lot! So that’s where this information is coming from!

Summary of all that: I’ve got LOADS of info, that I’m compiling into a digital BoS! This is an excerpt from that.

Now.. on to the post!!

As the Moon orbits around the Earth, it appears in different areas of the sky, right? Because of this, the Moon is constantly moving through the different constellations of the Zodiac – changing signs every 2-and-a-half days (I’m pretty sure it’s 2 & 1/2).

So, if you were to incorporate the astrological associations of the signs in with whatever phase the moon is in, it will greatly enhance your work with the Moon – even if you don’t pay that much attention to astrology, or necessarily believe in astrology.

Below is a list and quick profiles of the 12 moon signs with associated keywords/phrases that you can incorporate into your Moon workings.

Just a refresher, the New Moon is generally for manifesting, and working toward dreams, while the Full Moon is typically a time for celebrating, gratitude, and releasing.

So when the moon is in… it’s a good idea to think about:

Aries – ♈︎ : Taking initiative, starting new projects, putting yourself out there.

Taurus – ♉︎ : Security, pleasure, getting things done.

Gemini – ♊︎ : Communication.

Cancer – ♋︎ : Connect with feelings, home and domestic life.

Leo – ♌︎ : Leadership, confidence.

Virgo – ♍︎ : Service, well-being, self-care.

Libra – ♎︎ : Balance, harmony, compromise.

Scorpio – ♏︎ : Healing, rebirth. Fresh start.

Sagittarius – ♐︎ : Adventure, take a risk, try something new, get out of your comfort zone.

Capricorn – ♑︎ : Structure, long-term goals.

Aquarius – ♒︎ : Passion/love, unconventional ideas & approaches.

Pisces – ♓︎ : Creativity, passion, reflection.

So, today (Thursday, August 31st) is one day after the Super Blue Full moon in Pisces!

What does that mean?

In short, it means that the moon is still in the sign of Pisces; granted it might not be as powerful as last nights moon, but it’s still technically in its full phase. It also technically won’t be a waning moon until September 3rd (as per the chart on the Moon Calendar app)!

With this said, you can still use the moon’s “full phase” energy, in your work! Though, it’ll begin moving into Aries on the 1st! So on the first, it’ll have a mixture of energies for part of the day—which is SUPER COOL!!

Though, I don’t know exactly *when* that time will be; I do know that moving from Pisces to Aries is pretty good for “passion projects,” as one may say! You want to start that new art piece? DO IT! Write/draft that book!! The world is your oyster!!

Want your passion project to be more inward? GO FOR IT!

That’s all I really wanted to say, if you’ve got any questions please feel free to send them!! Have a wonderful day!

[headmaestro]

Aiden's Tale: Where Music Begin | Prelude.

As time marches forward, the Maestro conducts a symphony of love, each note serves a testament to the passage of time and the beauty of fleeting moments.

CHAPTER ONE: The First Movement  ♪  .. || “Thus now, the orchestra stirs into a new movement—a symphonic rebirth,” whispered, AIDEN HALE.

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Foresee, crafting a love story as timeless as a classic tune, YANG JUNGWON for the MAIN COMPOSITION and PARK SUNGHOON, NISHIMURA RIKI, CHOI SOOBIN, KIM GYUVIN, and KIM DOHOON as his SIDE COMPOSITIONS. Mingled—casting a soft glow that illuminated the stage, where an aura lingered of a LEGAL took part.

The lead drives the strings of your heart to be plucked, as he strives onto the stage filled with a symphony of emotions, seamlessly transitioning between roles of LOVER, FAMILY, and FRIEND. Composed by several sonnets of BXG, BXB, GXB and DXD connections in his lyrical tone as DOMINANT.

The head maestro remarked, “The audience is buzzing. Let’s give them something to remember, 'shall we?” Just as that, pure confidence showed on the AQUARIUS's bright eyes, resembling his true nature of an ENFP.

Merely heard by the crowd—the sound of rustling pages filled the air, a gentle reminder of the music yet to come. He greeted the audience not only in musical gestures, but also through alluring INDONESIA and ENGLISH, resonance of pitch.

Dedicated to the echoes filled in the hearts of all who had been fortunate enough to listen as he indicated his care through a gentle touch of QUALITY TIME harmonizing with the sounds around.

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CHAPTER TWO: The Entrancing Melodies Unfold  ♪  .. || “Remember, every note we play is a part of our story. Let's make the best of our performance,” uttered, The Head Maestro. The notes carry on to every Maestro's AVAILABILITY:

 ♬ ) All basic requests, PDA with and without channel, writing date, reading date, art date (digital only), movie date, food date (bills on cust, game date (roblox), listening date, stay up late (max 2.00 AM), literate/Imagine SFW, move platforms (line and wa).

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ⌞ A charmer so alluring, controlled, yet deeply, unshakably alive.⌝

CHAPTER THREE: Gentle Melodies Savored ♪ .. || “ It was a heartbeat, a breath shared between us all,” remarked, The Head Maestro. Which means, a new INTRODUCTION has finally opened in our shared chapter.

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Hi there, I’m here to charm my way into your heart. I go by Yang Jungwon as my main muse, with Park Sunghoon, Nishimura Riki, Kim Gyuvin, Kim Dohoon, and Choi Soobin tagging along as my side muse. At 19 (turning 20 soon!), I’m in that sweet spot of life, full of curiosity and ready to dive into exciting adventures (Disclaimer: Aku bukan Bolang, ya). My love language? Words of Affirmation. I’m all about appreciating, empathizing, and building genuine openness in every connection. Plus, as an Acts of Service enthusiast, I take pride in making sure you’re cared for in the most thoughtful ways.

Oh ya, kamu mau aku kayak gimana? I adapt quickly and dan tentunya mau jadi whatever you need. Meskipun aku sedikit tengil dan suka usil, aku tetap orang yang perhatian dan penyayang.

Seriously, feel free to share anything with me—aku pasti dengerin (With a little teasing, if you don’t mind).

These days, I’m passionate about writing, exploring human beings, and design. Ketebak ga jurusan apa? HAHAHA! My hobbies are a mix of this and that, but I promise they’re interesting. Right now, I’m into Kpop, especially 4th and 5th gen. I'm also vibing with artists like NIKI, Chase Atlantic, Laufey, LANY, The Weeknd, Chappell Roan, and Wave to Earth. Do we share any favorites?

Oh, and I absolutely adore cats. They’re just so unique and undeniably cute (TMI: Tetap ngomong begitu meskipun pernah kecakar). I think that’s enough about me for now. If reading feels a bit flat, let’s make it more real. As David Kolb once said, "Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience."

So, how about we meet soon and get straight to "experiencing" to prove that statement?

[fluffy-giantart]

An all in one art summary of all the zodiac stands together! 😀

[quackchooseadamnname]

[drakularts]

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My Top Posts in 2021

#5

Devil!Dio Memory Style art to celebrate my return to the project JJBArcana!

Hope you all like it!

Follow me on insta, twitter and fb: @/JoanDarkArt

250 notes • Posted 2021-03-17 21:49:39 GMT

#4

'Under the Zodiac Signs' Collection: Portia as Aquarius

The second charm design for my upcoming charm collection.

Hope you all like it!

Follow me here and at insta @ JoanDarkArt for upcoming designs! :D My inbox is open to any question!

284 notes • Posted 2021-02-27 15:43:56 GMT

#3

Jonathor and Dioki

Included a variant with anime PB color scheme. 

Saw a meme and had to quickly do some screenshots redraw! Let me know if you wish more of this?

317 notes • Posted 2021-07-27 10:17:40 GMT

#2

Another piece I did of Julian that I did during Arcanacon

Now I just got to do for the other LI’s and not give up midway. Tell me which LI I should do next!

Hope you all like it!

Follow me on FB, Insta, Twitter: @ JoanDarkArt

416 notes • Posted 2021-08-09 11:30:44 GMT

#1

Remember my boy Himeros? Well I promised I’d make more pieces of him!

He’s a thanzag shipper and just want to help them out! XD

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Follow me: @ Joandarkart (Twitter, FB, Instagram)

818 notes • Posted 2021-02-05 20:31:50 GMT

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[ceasari]

Hello!! Could I request a matchup from part 3 to 6 if that's ok? I'm an ISFP, aquarius and an introvert! I'm 4'9, bi, and female. I'm interested in digital art, JRPGs, and microbiology! I'm very passionate about those things and I gush about them sometimes! I'm usually polite and quiet, though. I mostly stay alone but I still like hanging out with my friends. I can be very stubborn when I'm proven wrong but I'm trying to work on that,, I'm also an airhead and I tend to forget random things!!

Hello hello! In this match that I shall give you!! -> ->

KUJO JOTARO

(Part 4) Jotaro is an Aquarius too. It is said that two aquariuses go well together. Also the perfect match for your personality type!

People may see him and fear him as stoic and cold hearted but when he falls in love, he FALLS in love! He loves everything about you and is super into your interests and hobbies. He is glad to have someone more adventurous but also introverted and calm by his side.

Overall your personality amazes him and he feels like you understand and are able to relate to him! He finds your art amazing and also loves to talk about scientific subjects, your work and his work for hours.

He finds it very cute when you are passionate about something (he does the same too) or forget things. Joot needs a more cheerful person by his side and appreciates everything you do for him! In private he can be really soft and loving.He loves the height difference between you!

In my mind I couldn’t find a better match, he is sutable for all your info! (Why was this so fun to write? Am I getting crazy or something?)

[aquariusshadow]

Happy Kairi Day everyone!!! I think this is my first KH drawing since I started seriously pursuing digital art! Naturally I had to draw her with the infamous bat from the KH 2 manga hehehe

[goodvibesatpeace]

Astrology: Discover Your Sun Number – It Indicates the Core of Who You Are

Just like you have an astrological Sun Sign, you also have a Numerological Sun Number. This Sun Number indicates the core of who you are and can help to paint a picture as to what your soul has come here to achieve.

Sun Numbers range from 1 to 9 and each hold a particular vibration and energy that is meant to guide you on your journey.

Even though your Sun Number is only part of the picture, you can use it along with your Sun sign and Life Path Number to get a fuller picture of your energetic nature and strength and weaknesses.

Here’s how to work out your Sun Number:

Take your date of birth, for example- December 29. Add the month (12) to the date (29)= 41. Then break it down to a single digit so, 4+1= 5. This gives you the Sun Number of 5

(Keep adding the numbers together to get to a single digit, for example if you get 12 keep breaking it down further 1+2=3)

Here is what your Sun Number Means:

Sun Number 1

Number 1 holds the vibration of leadership and ambition, it is also one of the most creative numbers and symbolises the planting of that first seed.

Number 1 energy is independent, determined, original and highly ambitious. Number 1 energy can also be arrogant, stubborn or self-centered when not in check.

Those with the Sun Number of 1 are driven to start new projects and release new ideas into the world. They are also  natural born leaders who have the ability to take a creative idea and make it happen.

Number 1’s can often be easily sidetracked and keen to start the next project before seeing their first project through. For this reason, Number 1’s need to learn how to work with others and find people who will help them ensure their projects have longevity.

In love and relationships, Number 1’s are quick to fall in love but also quick to fall out of love. Their greatest lesson is learning how to open their heart to others and learning how to put others before themselves.

Number 1 energy is closely linked with the astrological signs of Aries and Leo and the energy of the Sun.

Sun Number 2

Number 2 holds the vibration of harmony, unity, compassion and healing. If Number 1 energy symbolises the planting of the first seed, Number 2 energy symbolises taking care of and nourishing that seed so it may bloom into a healthy flower.

When not in balance, Number 2 energy can be expressed as being too dependent on others, manipulative and even passive aggressive.

Those with the Sun Number of 2 need to learn how to express their truth and release their emotions. They also need to learn how to care for themselves as much as they care for other people.

Number 2’s are often naturally empathic and very intuitive. They are often sensitive to energies and can instantly pick up on how someone else is feeling.

Number 2’s thrive in relationships as long as they are not compromising their own beliefs or health and wellbeing. They are also extremely good mediators and do well working with other people or for other people.

Number 2 energy is closely linked with the astrological sign of Cancer and the energy of the Moon.

Sun Number 3

Number 3 holds the vibration of adventure, play and learning. Number 3 energy is often very social and is extremely curious about life and different cultures.

If Number 2 energy symbolises caring for the flower, Number 3 energy symbolises the blooming flower that opens its eyes to the world for the first time. Number 3 energy symbolises the excitement, the wonder, the awe and the need to express everything it is seeing, hearing and experiencing.

Number 3 energy is very sociable, friendly and outgoing and those with the Sun Number 3 often have very large social circles.

When not in balance, Number 3 energy can manifest as being over-indulgent, scattered and even superficial. It is important for Number 3 energy to also learn how to become more grounded and responsible.

Number 3’s are easily distracted and bored and need to be mentally stimulated. They never stop learning and are always looking for new information or new insights. They are also very open minded and naturally drawn to understanding the spirit world.

In relationships, Number 3 energy is very open to all types of things and experiences. In order to feel content in a relationship, those with Number 3 energy need their space and freedom. When given freedom, they are loyal lovers.

Number 3 energy is closely linked to the astrological sign of Sagittarius and the energy of the planet Jupiter.

Sun Number 4

Number 4 holds the vibration of balance, dedication and trustworthiness. If Number 3 energy is the flower that opens its eyes to the world for the first time, Number 4 energy symbolises the flower that gets to work in order to fulfil its purpose.

Number 4 is driven to solve problems and is extremely self-disciplined, especially when it comes to achieving goals. When not in balance however, Number 4 energy can manifest as being stubborn, anxious or narrow minded.

Number 4 energy is driven to create a life of stability but part of their lesson is learning how to go with the flow and embrace the changes that life brings. When they are too planned, Number 4 energy can feel disappointed and even stuck.

Those with the Sun Number of 4 benefit when they think outside of the box and have big dreams and wishes to go after. They are also naturally drawn to technology and revolutionary ideas.

In relationships, Number 4’s are extremely loyal and seek to find a partner that can bring them comfort and stability. They work well with others and are often extremely family oriented.

Number 4 energy is closely linked with the astrological sign of Aquarius and the energy of Uranus.

Sun Number 5

Number 5 holds the vibration of creativity, change and intellect. Number 5 energy is extremely adaptive and can morph itself to handle and fit in to any situation.

If Number 4 energy symbolises the flower hard at work, Number 5 energy symbolises the creative ideas and inspirations that follow. Number 5 energy also symbolises the changes from one goal to the next.

When Number 5 energy is not in balance, it can manifest as a lack of commitment, scattered energy, worried thinking, over thinking and untrustworthiness.

Number 5 energy thrives with change and seeks out transformative experiences in order to grow, learn and develop. They require a lot of mental stimulation and do well when they are juggling many projects at once.

In relationships, Number 5’s are very adaptable and friendly. Their partner needs to be their best friend and they also need their freedom to express their individuality.

Number 5 energy is closely linked with the astrological signs of Gemini and Virgo and the energy of Mercury.

Sun Number 6

Number 6 energy is stable, balanced and very centered. If Number 5 symbolises creative ideas, Number 6 symbolises how those creative ideas are manifested into reality.

When in balance, Number 6 energy is compassionate, trustworthy, hardworking and drawn to all things relating to health and fitness. When out of balance however, Number 6 energy can feel over worked, physically sick, stuck or unwilling to change and jealous of other’s success.

Those with a Sun Number of 6 have the ability to take their ideas and turn them into realities. They are extremely creative and hardworking, which allows them to create empires.

Often those born with Number 6 energy are naturally gifted in entrepreneurship and also take a mind-body approach to living.

Number 6 energy loves to be in partnership with others both romantically and in business. In relationships specifically, Number 6 need to feel deeply attached to their partners. While they can be slow to warm up in relationships they are extremely loyal and dedicated once they commit. At times they can be controlling and jealous, so they need to also be mindful of this in their relationships.

Number 6 energy is closely linked with the astrological signs of Taurus and Libra and the energy of Venus.

Sun Number 7

Number 7 holds the vibration of spirituality, deep thinking, emotions and intuition. If Number 6 energy represents turning creative ideas into realities, Number 7 energy represents the deeper meaning behind those realities. In many ways, Number 7 energy is the Divine intelligence that we cannot see but we know is there.

When out of balance, Number 7 energy can be highly sensitive, aloof, scattered or out of touch with reality. Number 7 energy can also be manipulative and drawn to obsessive behaviors or addictions.

Those with the Sun Number of 7 are highly gifted when it comes to their intuition and are naturally drawn to lead with their heart. Number 7 energy is highly creative but also dreamy. It is this dreamy quality that allows them to create art, music and to delve into the hidden realms.

Number 7’s can find it hard to integrate or to accept reality at times and may struggle to deal with “human responsibilities”. To counteract this, Number 7’s should always follow their intuition and make decisions from this place.

In relationships, Number 7’s need to be with someone that can go into the deeper, hidden realms of life. They also need someone who is going to accept and appreciate their emotional sensitivities. In general, Number 7 is extremely loyal but can also be overly needy or idealistic when it comes to love.

Number 7 energy is closely linked with the astrological sign of Pisces and the energy of Neptune.

Sun Number 8

Number 8 holds the energy of success, strength and authority. They are very practical and are especially driven in their careers. If Number 7 represents the Divine intelligence, Number 8 represents the mind intelligence and the power of our conscious mind.

When not in balance, Number 8 energy can manifest as being tense or uptight, materialistic or controlling. It can also manifest as being too ego-driven and out of touch with the heart.

Those with the Sun Number of 8 are destined for success in their careers and do very well at climbing the corporate ladder. They are very brave and not afraid to take chances, they are also excellent at negotiating or spinning facts to get their point across.

Number 8 energy is also extremely conscientious and makes it a point to think about the thoughts and feelings of everyone involved without getting emotionally attached. Although this can make them appear cold to others, this gift allows them to complete the work they need to.

In relationships, Number 8 energy is extremely loyal and needs to be with a partner who is very committed and dedicated. Number 8 energy is also very career driven so they need to be mindful of how they balance their time and energy.

Number 8 energy is closely linked with the astrological signs of Capricorn and Aquarius and the planet Saturn.

Sun Number 9

Number 9 energy is sympathetic, philosophical and extremely open minded. Number 9 is driven to teach, heal and get involved in humanitarian pursuits.

If Number 7 symbolises the Divine Intelligence and Number 8 symbolises the Mind Intelligence, Number 9 represents both of these intelligences combined. It represents the complete being or completion.

When not in balance, Number 9 energy can manifest as being careless, restless and moody. Number 9 energy can also suffer burn out if they don’t practice self love and continually check back in with themselves.

Those born with the Sun Number of 9 are often here to teach or impart some wisdom onto the world. They also naturally gravitate towards learning, reading and studying the deeper philosophies on life.

In relationships, Number 9’s are givers and love to make the other person feel good and comfortable. They are also very sympathetic and in tune with other people’s emotions. They are can be emotional, so focusing on effective communication is important for Number 9.

Number 9 energy is closely linked to the astrological signs of Aries and Scorpio and the energy of Mars.

[thebeauregardbros]

== About the Mun

– one / NAME / ALIAS. Will ✨ I also go by “ENSHOKU” on the Smule app and WillofRose a bunch of other places. My best friend nicknamed me “x50 skeleton death lord″ on fb messenger lmao

– two /  BIRTHDAY. 01/27/1996 🎂

– three / ZODIAC SIGN. Aquarius ♒ / Wood Boar 🐖

– four /  HEIGHT.  5′8″ (173cm) I like to wear high heels though, pumping me up to around 6′~6′2″! 👠

– five  /  HOBBIES. Shoe customization and light sewing, cooking/baking, digital art, poetry, & casual gaming. My favorite games are Bayonetta, Dragon Age, Undertale, Distance, SNK and CAPCOM fighting games.. eeh, I could go on - I dabble a bit in every game genre and love all of ‘em. Don’t play too many strategy political games or fast-paced multiplayer shooters though, sorry! 🤷‍♂️

– six /  FAVOURITE COLOURS. #ff005d, #ff9e00, #0bffb1 🎨

– seven / FAVOURITE BOOKS. Kyou Kara Ore Wa!!, Paros no Ken, Black Jack, Rookies, uhhh im sure there’s more i can’t remember SORRY

– eight  /  LAST SONG LISTENED TO. Future Wife Carly Haze 140bpm - Yumi Rose

– nine  /  LAST FILM WATCHED. uhhhh I think it was pan’s labyrinth? or was it like half of blade that I never finished?.. Or did I re-watch enter the spider-verse again recently?.. it’s been months since I’ve watched a movie instead of a tv show fdjkhgfjk, apologies, no idea

– ten  /  INSPIRATION FOR MUSE. Alus is pretty much the exact opposite of any OC I’ve ever played - I tend to make player characters that are very rowdy, vulgar, messy, brutally honest and loud, usually pugilists/monks with the personality of an overly cocky shounen protagonist with no fear or shame, always chaotic neutral types, often fun drunkards. Alus was the first time I made someone who was polite, neat, gentle and unwaveringly kind and good-aligned, and very lawful. At the time I created him in my life I was struggling a lot with ideas of traditional gender identity and frankly I’ve always liked pretty, elegant, romantic aesthetics - Once I realized I could identify as a prince in a fairy tale instead of being forced into a princess role just to have that sweet shoujo aesthetic (and reading Paros no Ken for the first time!), I decided on that aesthetic and went all-out for him to have it. But since I love underdogs, I made him a completely clueless guy who’s forever reaching for an unreachable goal (being royalty, specifically and especially an idea of a good guy fairy tale royalty, or else a perfection incarnate sparkly fairy tale knight in shining armor). I think that when a character is reaching for something that’s pretty much impossible or hopeless for them, I emotionally relate to them a lot. Alus bullshitted from the beginning that he was a hero, or a warrior of light, or a prince in shining armor there to save everybody, and after a very long journey... He pretty much is! And I think that’s extremely beautiful and heartwarming that he’s changed so much after working so hard. And his journey has been full of things that have weathered him into a more realistic idea of these things. I think seeing his foolish optimism somehow exist despite everything horrible that’s happened gives me hope for the world. A few months after creating and playing Alus, I played Undertale for the first time which very dramatically and permanently changed the way I felt morally and how I viewed the world (no joke!) so I decided from then on he’d be a pacifist, or at least an aspiring pacifist. I realized I drew a whole crap ton of inspiration from Vash the Stampede in writing him afterwards. I headcanon they have the same english voice actor too, haha.

His first ever inspiration for his personality was actually Judge Harry T. Stone from the 1980s sitcom Night Court. Talk about an obscure reference! One of Alus’ themes is also a Mel Tormé song, which is a direct reference to Harry’s obsession with the singer in the show. (FYI, if you like/can stand sitcoms with live audience laughter, Night Court is still incredibly funny imo, and really heartwarming when it deals with difficult topics - very humanitarian morality throughout.)

- eleven / GOD KNOWS WHERE IT WENT. god knows..

– twelve  / MEANING BEHIND YOUR URL. thebeauregardbros is pretty self explanatory; this was meant to be a blog to document Alus and Arc’s adventures! Arc doesn’t show up much, so it became more of a casual blog for me ‘n’ Alus. @thefakenarcissist (my art blog) is a bit of a 2edgy4me title I gave myself once I decided to start faking self-confidence until it became real, which has honestly worked for me since I made the URL! I used to be terrified of showing or holding any sort of self confidence in fear it would label me a narcissist (usually a word with a negative connotation.) It’s also a bit of a reference to my favorite Street Fighter character, Vega, who’s musical theme is called “The Masked Narcissist”. He’s definitely a bad type of narcissist though, haha! But yeah, tldr; I think it’s better to fake acting like a goofy narcissist than to not have any confidence at all and act like it’s a normal and fine thing, because it’s not! Saying mean things about yourself is an act of self-harm, and I will always believe that. Alus is the same.

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Antiquated Future Distro Spring Newsletter

In brief: We picked up all three issues of Fred Thomas' (Saturday Looks Good to Me, City Center) Balcony zine series. The latest (We Need Emotional Labor) from Jennifer Williams' ever-popular workbook zine series is here. We brought our Summer Soul mixtape series out of retirement. The excellent Grand Terrace Photo League coffee table book is now much more affordable. There's new issues of some of our favorite literary and art journals: Big Big Wednesday, Incandescent, and We'll Never Have Paris. 

And in these trying times, we brought back our Protect Roe v Wade Zine Pack, but also encourage everyone to donate to organizations working directly against this, such as The Yellowhammer Fund, Access Reproductive Care Southeast, and National Network of Abortion Funds.

ZINES

Balcony #3- "A funny thing about regret is that it's better to regret something you have done than to regret something you haven't done." Interviews with long-running New Zealand experimental rock band The Dead C, cultish songwriter Edith Frost, and ambient musician John Daniel of Forest Management. ($6) 

Balcony #2- A public apology, an essay about Lewis Hyde's The Gift, an interview with left-field hip-hop musician Sterling Toles, in-depth record reviews, and a couple poems by Charles Gonsalves. ($6) 

Balcony #1- The issue that begin the Balcony series, a highly enjoyable take on the now-rare music-focused variety zine. Highlight: an interview with Chandra Oppenheim, who—at ten years old—headed up the New York no-wave band Chandra. ($6) 

Black Tea #5- A mixtape of Jason Martin's comics from recent years. Within: good-deed tollbooths, a tribute to San Francisco's Aquarius Records, and a really sweet one about a childhood business card collection. ($4)

Dogs of Brattleboro- Dogs busking with the punks, hanging out in cars, on walks, in laps, in arms. 22 images from photographer Bob George's Brattleboro, Vermont archives. Each zine comes with a dog button! ($4)

A Halloween Poem for Children- A short collection of short poems (in handsome mini-zine form) from Murder City Devils' frontman Spencer Moody. Metaphysical oddities that casually nod to centuries of counterculture writers. ($5) Safe Words- A lyrical mini-memoir of desire. Through a series of vignettes, longtime zinester Sarah Geo recounts her sexual experiences with men, traversing the good and the bad to shine a spotlight on sexual desire in all its complexities. ($8)

Somnambulist #31: Dear Mayor Wheeler- Letters to Portland mayor Ted Wheeler regarding Portland's housing crisis from the perspective of a long-time advocate for houseless communities. This far-reaching collection of letters brings in personal, literary, and historical viewpoints. ($5)

Sugar Needle #41- The zine of oddball candy reviews. Within: scorched rice, wagon wheels, Italian apertifs, bee-berry honey caramel chocolates, jujube nougat, and much more. ($3)

Tin Can Telephone #6- Another issue of historic lost oddities and present realities. The highlight: a short history of cardboard cut-out cereal-box records of the 1960s and '70s. ($5)

We Need Emotional Labor: Discussion Questions to Redistribute the Work that Holds Communities Together- An essential guide to understanding both the value of emotional labor and the imbalance of it. ($8)

We, The Drowned- In the vein of his Fixer Eraser zine series, We, the Drowned is Jonas' latest collection of curious short prose pieces. Under the banner of "wishes and ghost stories," the pieces within are filled with conversations, lies, playful tangents, and a lot of heart. ($3) We'll Never Have Paris #16: Food- The latest issue of the literary zine of all things never meant to be focuses on food. And within, there are personal essays about diets, the melting pot of culinary cultures in a textiles factory, an immigrant family's relationship to Filet-O-Fish, a French mother's relationship to endives, the morning of Freddy Mercury's death, a failed care package, and more. ($6)

BOOKS

Big Big Wednesday, Issue Six- An inviting literary journal of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art, each issue of Big Big Wednesday holds a little something for everyone. One of our all-time favorite journals. With work from (the one-and-only) Jo Ann Beard, Jane Wong, Erin Perry, Madeline ffitch, and many others. ($15) Incandescent: A Color Film Zine, Issue 15- Parking meters, pensive basketball players, proud dogs, explorative cats, tomatoes in a shirt, a swamp room, a shack. All gathered, figuring out how “to approach stillness,” the latest theme of Incandescent, our very favorite photography journal. ($14)

MUSIC Anna Burch- Party (Life Like)- Before her Polyvinyl pop gem, Quit The Curse, there was Party: the Beach Boys' Party-inspired solo debut from Anna Burch (Failed Flowers, Frontier Ruckus). (Cassette) ($8)

Anna Burch & Fred Thomas- St. Adalbert / Parkways (Polyvinyl)- A stunning indie-pop gem a piece from Michigan's finest: Fred Thomas (Saturday Looks Good to Me, City Center) and Anna Burch. (seven inch) ($8)

Bitpart- Beyond What's Left (Rumbletowne)- Thirteen songs from Paris-based post-power-pop punks, Bitpart. In your face, catchy, and raw, with big heavy basslines and lots of energy. (LP) ($12)

Bonny Doon- Classical Days and Jazzy Nights (Life Like)- A repress of the 2015 four-track home recordings of Detroit band Bonny Doon. Hazy, Echoplex-laden, alt-country-tinged pop anthems. (Cassette) ($8)

City Center- Spring St (Quite Scientific)- A long-lost record from the late great City Center. Four woozy, atmospheric, skewed dream-pop tracks. On clear, screen-printed, one-sided vinyl. So gorgeous! (12" EP) ($12) Cultural Fog- Self-Titled (Life Like)- Claire Cirocco, Emily Roll, and Fred Thomas combine to make pulsing, triple-synth soundscapes that are "strongly under the influence of Windam Hill." (Cassette) ($8)

Dominic Coppola & Fred Thomas- Enough Time Has Passed (Life Like)- A collaborative project between drone musician Dominic Coppola and musical chameleon Fred Thomas. (Cassette) ($8)

Land & Buildings- Huron River Eclipse (Life Like)- Like a chamber-pop band led by a synth player and inspired by Nico Muhly's Mothertongue and John Cale's Artificial Intelligence. (Cassette) ($8)

Make Like a Tree- Mothernight (This + That Tapes)- Hazy, ambient dream-pop from the Ukraine. Really, it's just such a pleasure. An album to get lost in. (Cassette + Digital Download) ($8)

The Max Levine Ensemble- Backlash, Baby (Rumbletowne)- Hyperdrive pop-punk packed with stories from songwriter David Combs (Spoonboy, Somnia, Bad Moves). (LP) ($12)

Mystery Cassette Tape Grab Bag- Five cassettes, from our back catalog and beyond, all for $10. What a deal! (cassettes) ($10)

Nick Keeling- Martha (Why the Tapes Play)- Three pieces of lo-fi instrumental piano on a three-inch CD. Music that exists beautifully outside of time. (3" CD) ($5)

Pleasure Systems- Terraform (Self-Released)- The latest from Pleasure Systems, the solo electronic project of Clarke from The Washboard Abs. Terraform takes the project into a place that sparkles and pops in digital melancholic bliss. A masterpiece in synth waves, pitch shifts, glitches, and stutters, all covered in pop song dreams. (Cassette + Digital Download) ($6) 

Somnia- How The Moon Shines On The Shit (Rumbletowne)- A full-throttle pop-punk supergroup that combines the songwriting talents of Erica Freas (RVIVR) and David Combs (Spoonboy, Max Levine Ensemble) to create an album to help you get through the day. (LP) ($12)

Songs for Moms- River (Rumbletowne)- Five tracks that captures Songs for Moms' enduring greatness. Adventurous pop-punk songs of scars and healing, grieving and celebrating. (12" EP) ($12)

Spencer Moody & Little Stray- Split Tape (This + That Tapes)- A split release from Murder City Devils' frontman Spencer Moody and Little Stray, the solo project of Rabbits to Riches' guitarist Chris Baldys. Two sides of smart, intimate bedroom folk in handsome handmade packaging. (Cassette + Digital Download) ($8)

Summer Soul, Vol. 9- The ninth volume of our long-running Summer Soul mixtape series. Twenty songs of apologies, thank yous, heartbreaks, and celebrations. An hour of lesser-known '60s and '70s soul. (Cassette) ($5)

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The Best Zodiac Signs Hobbies!

Whether you’re a Leo or Pisces, we have the perfect zodiac sign hobby for you!

Finding the perfect hobby that resonates with your personality can be challenging.

But, what’s the perfect zodiac sign hobby for you?

Here's a list of the best hobbies you can try based on your zodiac sign!

The perfect zodiac sign hobby is one that fits your unique flair and personality. Whether you’re an Aries or Cancer, we have the perfect ideas for you!

Aries As an Aries, you have a taste for adventure and challenge! You're a fire sign ruled by Mars — the planet of action, desire, and passion. The perfect hobby for you will be physical, competitive, and thrilling. Try joining a local sports team where you can compete and win. Another great idea is rock climbing or snowboarding. Whatever hobby you choose, make sure it pushes you and keeps you focused! Taurus Unlike the Aries, Taureans move through life at a slower pace. Taurus is an Earth sign, ruled by Venus — the planet of creativity and beauty. The perfect hobby for you will be creative and long-lasting. Break out your inner artist with photography, writing, or even painting! Some other great options are cooking and hiking. Gemini I wouldn't be surprised if you've already dipped your toes into every hobby and community event! Gemini is an air sign ruled by Mercury — the planet of communication. The perfect hobby for you will involve people and will be mentally stimulating. Find out what community events or clubs are happening around your town, and sign up! Try writing, reading, or working with your hands for something mentally stimulating.

Cancer Cancer is one of the homebodies of the zodiac. You're a water sign ruled by the Moon, which governs our feelings and nurturing side. The best hobby for you will be comforting, done from home. Baking, knitting, and gardening are great places to start! Remember, being a homebody doesn't mean you can't invite friends over! Phone over a friend for a movie night or an arts and crafts session.

Leo As a Leo, you want to be the center of attention! You're a fire sign ruled by the Sun, which governs our identity and expression. The perfect hobby for you will be eye-catching and outgoing. Starting a YouTube channel, blog, or TikTok are great ways to put yourself out there! Physical activities are another great bet. Grab your Aries friend and go on an adventure! Virgo Virgo is an Earth sign, also ruled by Mercury. Unlike Gemini, you focus your energy on planning and helping others. The perfect hobby for you will be something that makes you feel valuable and helpful! Try volunteering around your town to help your community! Utilize your excellent planning skills to bring all your friends together for a day trip. Libra As a Libra, you're known as the fun-loving flirt! You're an air sign ruled by Venus, causing you to want harmony and beauty. Put those beauty skills to good use! Get into makeup, fashion, and hair to express yourself. Like the other air signs, you're going to want mental stimulation. Try researching a new topic or debating a friend to flex your mental muscles!

Scorpio The ever-deep and mysterious Scorpio! You're a water sign ruled by Pluto — the planet of mysteries and transformation. The perfect hobby for you will be profound and transformative! Try writing, poetry, or something creative to express your emotions. To feed your inner mystery-loving detective, watch crime shows and documentaries! Sagittarius

Sagittarius is known for travel, wisdom, and philosophy. You're a fire sign ruled by Jupiter — the planet of luck, wisdom, and expansion. To awaken your inner traveler, try taking a day trip to a neighboring city or exploring your hometown! Research interesting topics by taking online courses or visiting your local library. Capricorn Capricorn is one of the builders of the zodiac. You're an Earth sign, ruled by Saturn — the planet of responsibility and discipline. All this responsibility and discipline doesn't mean you can't have fun! Try starting a side hustle or personal business to really flex your money-making prowess. Do something creative like crafts, painting, or knitting to build something beautiful. Aquarius Just like Gemini, I wouldn't be surprised if you're all over the place! You're an air sign ruled by Uranus — the planet of progress, technology, and innovation. You're a future-oriented, free thinker. The perfect hobby for you will be progressive, new, and inspiring! Get involved with technology by coding, digital art, or even building computers. Try being an activist within your community to express your progressive ideas. Pisces Last but not least, the gentle Pisces! You're a water sign ruled by Neptune — the planet of dreams, illusion, and fantasy.

The perfect hobby for you will allow you to tap into your creativity and intuition! Try keeping a dream journal or watercolor painting to express yourself. Get into tarot or astrology to really dive deep into your spiritual side. That’s our list of the best zodiac sign hobbies! Get creative and see what works for you. Explore all the options out there and find your perfect fit.

With all those new hobbies, you might need to book a glam service. Check us out on social media @mobilestylesapp!

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Back to childhood with AppleWorks

Hi everyone! Today I'm going to tell you about a very old software that kept me busy for many, many hours during my teenage years and that I've had the pleasure of rediscovering these days. Apple fans will have glitter of nostalgia in their eyes, others will have the opportunity to discover a beautiful tool that has not forgotten to be compatible with Windows. It is AppleWorks! AppleWorks was an office suite, installed on all Apple computers of the time, which, in addition to the classic word processor, spreadsheet and Power Point presentation, also offered a vector drawing tool and a bitmap drawing tool. It was my first experience in digital drawing and photo manipulation and with a bit of inventiveness, I was able to get some amazing things out of it. Behind its apparent simplicity, this little soft hides an unsuspected power. Let's go for a little trip back in time!

Small overview

The painting module

Gallery of illustrations

Install AppleWorks (Yes! It still works! )

Small overview

AppleWorks is 6 softwares grouped into one. When you launch it, it offers you the possibility to create 6 types of documents: word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation, bitmap drawing, vector drawing.

I quickly talk about Spreadsheet, Database and Presentation because I never used these modules. Anyway, know that with Spreadsheet you could make like with Excel, with Database, create databases and with Presentation, make like with Power Point. (You can click on the images to enlarge them to full size.)

And here are, then, the 3 modules that I really used!

The word processor

I wrote all my comics scripts, presentations and internship reports there when I was at school, until my dad bought Microsoft Office. Hard to compete with the Word arts. 8D Except that Microsoft Office did not offer vector drawing software, nor bitmap drawing software. So it was not about to dethrone AppleWorks.

The vector drawing module

This module helped me a lot to make diagrams to integrate in the word processor, draw dungeon plans for our Donjons and Dragons sessions, make some logos or paste editable text on images like my comics pages. I particularly liked its ability to generate gradients that roughly matched the shape in which they were applied, and there are recent vector drawing technologies that still can't do that and that's a little bit annoying to me. And finally, here is the module where I really spent the most time!

The bitmap drawing module

Well... Some geometrical shapes, a pencil, a brush, a filling tool, an eraser... So far it doesn't look much different from Paint. Wait until you see what it is capable of. :p

The painting module (bitmap drawing)

To begin, AppleWorks 6 is not the first version of AppleWorks that I worked with and already at that time, I had my little habits and what a disappointment for me when I didn't find my favorite features !! Looking for a little bit it turned out that they were just a little hidden and just needed to be tidied up a bit. Because yes! This small software already had a customizable interface by drag and drop as on a modern Photoshop!

Now all is clear, we can get to the heart of the matter: drawing! :p I've already mentioned the toolbar on the side earlyer, which is already familiar to you if you've ever used Paint. Now, let's move on to the area just below: the palettes. AppleWorks offers a limited palette of colors.

You can combine the selected color with a pattern to apply. Some of them look like manga screentones.

Some fun colorful patterns are also available.

And finally a small palette of gradients is also available.

Well... A few funny patterns, some gradients. It's enough to have fun for 5 minutes, but nothing special. We will going not very far. That's where the real work begins. :p Do you remember? A few moments ago I added buttons in the horizontal bar at the top, including this one.

And this is what it opens!

A customization window! :D Not enough colors in the default palette? Never mind! You can create as many color palettes as you want.

Not enough patterns either in black and white or in color? You can create as many pattern palettes as you want!

The default gradients palettes is too poor? No problem! You can create as many gradient palettes as you want! And for the moment, I spent a lot, a lot, a lot of time on this section! You can make circular gradients.

Linear gradients.

And gradients that fit the shape in which you apply them. Well, it's far from perfect with concave shapes, but it already allows for interesting things.

And to give the coup de grace to Paint, with AppleWorks you could even create your own brushes! :p

There are even some effects available such as blurring.

This AppleWorks is a piece of cake in the belly! :D Now that we know about its possibilities, I propose to show you a small gallery of what I was able to do with this software from end of nineties to middle of 2000s. :D

Gallery of illustrations

Let's start with the very first drawing I made with AppleWorks in 1998. We didn't have a scanner at the time, so I had to do it entirely with the mouse. It was also a time when I didn't have much notion of saving the original files and I considered that as soon as I had printed the drawing, it was no longer worth keeping it on the computer to save space (the hard drive was 4 GB). So this is a scan of the printed version you see here. x)

A good old Darth Vader! (1998)

Well, making a drawing from A to Z entirely with the mouse was laborious, so I also used AppleWorks to create backgrounds and print them. Then I would do my drawing by hand and cut it out and paste it onto the printed background. I was able to make interesting effects by understanding the limitations of the software and exploiting them. By understanding that gradients were composed of a series of solid color bands, I could make focus line effects by filling them with the filling tool with a different patterns or gradients.

This posing remind some Dragon Ball character (Between 1998 and 2000)

It is also with AppleWorks that I made my first attempts at photo manipulation. I used photos from an encyclopedia we had on CD-ROM and manipulate them by tinkering them and copying and pasting small pieces here and there. Then I printed my montages and paste them onto the comics pages.

My montages were mainly used for space scenery. (1999 - 2000 in collaboration with my sister)

This software really pushed me to be creative to get what I wanted out of it. I had even managed the tour de force of pasting a white lineart over a photo.

(2000 - 2001)

In the absence of layers, I had to work on 2 files in parallel and with the lasso select tool. And then one day, our first scanner finally arrived home! There the serious things could begin! I was able to stop trying to make drawings with the mouse and use AppleWorks to put in color drawings made with the traditional way. So I was able to go further from the end of nineties. It obviously started with Saint Seiya. x) (You can always click on the images to enlarge them to full size.)

I loved the Aquarius saint. He was my favorite character from Saint Seiya. ^^ (2000 - 2001, this way)

At the beginning I was just doing solid colors, but as I experimented with the features and learned how to combine them, I ended up getting more and more advanced renderings.

Aoshi Shinomori from Kenshin and Ashram from Record of Lodoss War. These two were also my favorites characters at one time. (Between 2004 and 2006)

If you have enlarged the images you must have noticed that the line is particularly crenellated. There was no antialiasing, no layer system with opacity levels, no tolerance threshold for the filling tool. So it had to be black, or white, but not in between. As a result, AppleWorks was not really adapted to work on drawings with small details, hatching or heavily detailled backgrounds...

I tried anyway. :p These last 4 examples I think I made them between 2004 and 2006. The comics pages come from the first version of the Nécrotech project which is currently in a dormant state (but which I intend to resume one day). You'll notice on the first image of the last page some effects whose style stands out a bit from the rest. It's normal, I made them in another old painting software, Art Dabbler, but this is another story. :p In 2007, I got tired of suffering, I started to use The Gimp, in 2008 I bought my first graphics tablet, in 2009 I embarked on the Photoshop adventure and you know the rest: I sold my soul to Promarkers and Clip Studio Paint. And then there are days like that, we fall back into childhood. (Click on the image to see it at full size and distinguish the pixel patterns. I know, I repeat myself, but the devil is in the details. :p )

Last week, I decided to make a theme of the Drink'N'Draw from A to Z with AppleWorks to see what I could get out of it with 15 more years of experience in drawing and illustration. 8D With some tips you can get a pretty amazing result! I am happy with the result, especially the colors. It wasn't done without pain. The feature I wanted to take full advantage of (customizing color patterns) is buggy on the Windows version of the software, so I had to set up a Mac OS X Snow Leopard virtual machine to be able to do the finishing touches. What an adventure! In any case, AppleWorks is always well adapted to make pixel art and this experience has allowed me to learn new things applicable in recent and professional softwares. I had never really tried pixel art, which I love, by apprehension of the execution time. I think I found the trigger to get serious about it. I will explore it further. :D Well, well, well! But in fact, calculating gradient patterns for pixel art with shaders shouldn't be complicated. I think I will add such an effect in Péguy ! :D

Install AppleWorks

You've read it right! You can still install and use AppleWorks in 2021! :D

Windows

I did the test with Windows 8.1 on my Cintiq Companion tablet from Wacom, and in the comments it seems that it also works very well on Windows 10. To do this you will first install the latest version of QuickTime 7 which you can find on this page. You double click on the installer and you do next, next, next... Even when you are asked if you have a product key. It is not mandatory and useless for our needs. Then you go to this page and download the first file. You unzip the file and double click on the installer, then same procedure as before: next, next, next... You can do retro digital painting now! :D

Mac OS X

Apple computers have changed so much in 20 years that it is now impossible or at least very complicated to run the original programs on today's machines. The manipulation therefore consists in using the Windows version with the Wine emulator. If I had no problem with the procedure, it may seem a bit complicated for non-technical profiles so I simply propose you to download the final application I created myself via this link on Google Drive. You just have to download it, unzip it (with a double click) and launch it. If you're a computer geek and want to get a version of AppleWorks without the color pattern bug, you can get the .dmg here and install it in a Snow Leopard virtual machine.

Be reasonable about the size of your files. This is an old software that will have trouble supporting surfaces exceeding 2000px by 2000px. There is a way to cheat a bit, it is by creating a vector drawing file and creating a bitmap drawing surface inside.

That's all for that nostalgic moment. I think I will come back with some illustrations made with AppleWorks in the future. :D Have a nice day and see you soon! Suisei

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