#art scuffle 2024

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Omnicidal Witch

[ashiribe]

Heather/Nephenee for Art Scuffle!!

[simikae]

a few busts for the fe scuffle! belatedly realizing that they’re all flower related BAHAHAHA

[yamabiko-77]

「STARGAZING DRAGONS」

(drawn for FE artscuffle 2024)

[hetacon]

Linktober 2024 Day 31: Free for All

Nothing like a few bandages and a whole lot of kisses to help Ravio’s Mr. Hero recover after a scuffle with some monsters!

It’s arrived, the final day (dun dun). We’ve officially made it y’all, the end of Linktober for this year and I thought what better way to celebrate it than bringing things full circle with some more Ravioli art!! I’m honestly really surprised at how much I’ve been able to get done this month, and that I’ve finished on time for all of these pieces (for my time zone at least), because I wasn’t even sure if I was going to do all of the prompts. Some of them were a bit difficult to think of ideas for but I’m proud of everything that I’ve made! Naturally some pieces turned out better than others and I did have to simplify or downscale some of my initial ideas for certain prompts, but the fact that I actually managed to make 31 unique pieces is so impressive to me and I’m amazed with myself for persevering!

Also speaking of recovering, I’m going to be taking at least a few days break from drawing because my hand has started hurting a bit, but hopefully I can keep working on some more stuff soon, there are a lot of things I want to make! In the meantime, I might actually try to work on some of the fic ideas that I have (because yes, I’m also a fanfic writer :D) and see if I can get any of those posted

It was a bit intimidating to join a new fandom on here, especially one as popular as the Zelda series, so I just wanted to thank all of you that have been liking, reblogging, and commenting on the art I’ve been putting out as well as those of you who’ve started following me, and just overall being so kind and supportive. It means the world to me and I hope you’ll stick around for more LOZ and LU stuff! :))

(Also sidenote about the actual drawing itself, I love how Legend's just a big fluffball when his hair gets messy, it's so cute!)

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fanart of @steel-nageyari's retainer swap subaki for 2024 fe art scuffle <3

[lovehollyberry]

FE Art Scuffle 2024

Attacks I made for this year’s art scuffle!

@resident-cake-anon || @maimais

@emilyadamsillustration

@larachelledrawsfe || @catrione776 || @anne-wolfe

@luminessdoodles || @skybluelion || @n1rolankisser

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fe art summer scuffle 2024

i didn’t get to draw as much as i wanted to this scuffle season but i still had so much fun regardless!! ｀(^ᴗ^)´

@simikae @kikijidraws @justrandomselfships

catalina gif drawn by me & animated by sushiru!!

taglist! dm for removal or addition :)

@justrandomselfships @dwarfdyke @punkcollar @simonlynch @dmclr

moots add me to your taglists!

rbs greatly appreciated!

[lululeighsworld]

writing attacks for FE Art Scuffle's June 2024 event: Part 1!

grasp (288 words) -Young Siegbert learns he should not underestimate the strength of his newborn little sister. King Xander, Siegbert, Original Character post-game family fluff.

a helpful nudge (2,106 words) -Silas and Kaze compete to win over their lord's heart. Unbeknownst to them, Corrin is oblivious to their intents. An old knight's advice may just save this romance yet.

remedy (463 words) -Even stubborn princes need to rely on others from time to time. Leo/Takumi sickfic where Nohrians have a lower tolerance for sunlight.

Prey in the Dark (2,540 words) -Camilla is not willing to let an old flame die. Even if that means swinging the blade of her axe down on her beloved's throat. Camilla/Flora exes to lovers.

soothe (400 words) -Sometimes, the best treatment for a sunburn is some tender loving care. Laslow/Primrose (My Unit) recover after Prim's first beach day.

night's laughter (3,012 words) -War changes much. The bonds shared between the residents of the Northern Fortress is not such one. Post-Conquest Jakob/Corrin family fluff and shenanigans.

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Kiss - Von Phantomen Gejagt

… translates as Kiss chased by phantoms.

Personally, this title could appear a little peculiar to me, considering that the only phantom-like thing I've detected since I've been writing this blog has always been Kiss themselves, who I tend to chase after occasionally. With the small exception of this little infamous cinematic manifestation of the height of her popularity in the 1970's.

So, I've watched Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) aka Attack of the Phantom (1979) in its entirety three times in my life, beginning with the German theatrical version in 1983. As a seven-year-old, I was of course extremely impressed to experience Kiss, those rock giants, colorful, quirky and pretty much larger than life on the big screen to the strains of their musical extravaganza. In 1992, when I was 16, I longingly got to see the American TV version for the first time on an official VHS tape. The horribly cheap vintage TV movie look and Scooby Doo score it contained, on the other hand, was much less enjoyable.

And 2024, at, ahem, 48? Well, home alone last week, I felt incredibly drawn to the German theatrical version (1). After more than 30 years the time seemed right to finally see this potentially work of art with the right eyes again, with the support of a good bottle of red wine (2). And I have to emphasize, neither of my following two decisions turned out to be a mistake.

Whereby I would like to make my first admission, because Attack of the Phantoms certainly doesn't come across like a mixture of A Hard Day's Night (1964) and Star Wars (1977), as so often unerringly commented on by Paul and Gene, but rather like a light version of Westworld (1973) and Rollercoaster (1977), with a good pinch of The Monkees (1965) and Batman (1966) thrown in. And, big surprise, compared to the latter two, it doesn't come off too badly, too.

Speaking of bad, Devereaux the designated antagonist of this flick basically spends most of his free time in his supervillain headquarters filled with towering supercomputers and costumed robots, the only true equivalent of the Batcave, from which some artifacts were most certainly taken for this fabulous set. And it is from there that he hatches sinister plans against Peter, Ace, Gene and Paul (3).

However, it's not the robots or the fancy computers that are Devereaux's secret weapon, but the drama with which he fights against the script and the rest of the motley nonsense. After the originally intended director was fired for "organizational" reasons, Anthony Zerbe must have become aware of what he got himself into and is obviously trying to play his way out of this mess with his back to the wall and full of anxious urge. What he's doing is actually quite heroic.

And what about the actual heroes, Kiss? Oh yes, they act like some kind of celestial exalted beings who, when they condescend to ordinary mortals, like to speak in riddles. They are superior to us and they simply know more than we do, but they don't want to tell us. They probably just want us to know exactly that and nothing more. But you never really know with them, because sometimes they just fool around.

Apart from that, they prefer to spend their divine existence hanging out with each other, and don't mind an occasional spontaneous scuffle with a pack of albino space werewolves, which seems to be nothing unusual for them at all, because when it turns out their hairy opponents are "only" robots, that's the real surprise for them. I guess that's what kinda makes them tick.

Since I don't see much point in recounting the complete storyline, I could now tell you about the lead actress's fiancé, who has been turned into a mental robot by Devereaux and who, as Devereaux's personal assistant, is really good at taking Kiss personality shots with the camera (and beyond that even developing the prints), but whose fine motor skills really fail when he is ordered to search a cupboard for their superpower-giving talismans (4).

Or Peter's stunt double, who can actually be seen behind the drums during the Black Diamond solo sequence, could of course also be worth mentioning, but is not really significant, because all stunt doubles are given a generous 30% screen time (5), and Gene's double, for example, doesn't even resemble him from behind. And more than enough words have certainly been said about Ace's.

And so I could go on enthusiastically for half the day, but I think I've already put enough into the balance. Of course, one could still interpret a word or two about the final scene and the mysteriously aged Devereaux, who seems defeated, but despite his failure, he also seems to be fulfilled inside and to have found inner peace, as the subsequent counter-shot suggests. Perhaps Anthony Zerbe had finally resigned himself to the fact that this film would rob him of his last chance to win an Oscar. Wouldn't that be meta?

In any case, it's a Kiss world where things are the way they are, and pretty much everything revolves around Kiss and nobody is afraid to say their band name more often than necessary, and we all have the great fortune and pleasure of living in it.

But, there is still one more thing I have to get rid of urgently. Despite all my renewed fascination for this hell of a production, I would be thrilled to see it just once with AC/DC instead of Kiss.

Side Notes:

(1) The German theatrical version differs from the American TV version in some essential ways, which should of course be deciding factors for the film fan to enjoy it to the fullest. Apart from the '78 solo album score, the optimized picture format and color saturation, the better sound, a few extra scenes that honestly escaped my attention, it's above all the flippant dubbing that stands out.

Amongst the illustrious voice actors are the unforgettable Rolf Zacher, and hardly surprising no less than three veterans from the original German Simpsons cast. Reverend Lovejoy, Lenny and Homer himself (albeit only in a tiny supporting role), all of them lent their unmistakable voices to silly Kung Fu, Horror and other Trash films for some cash in the 70s.

Unfortunately, they fight the same battle with the dialog direction as Devereaux does with the unholy script, so that the result doesn't quite come close to dubbing gold, but is still good enough for an unpolished bronze medal. Especially as Ace has been robbed of his Acks! It would be hard to imagine if Rainer Brandt (R.I.P.) had taken up this cause.

(2) I can only say that for me, movies are like a bottle of wine. I can tell the difference between a good bottle and a not-so-good bottle very well, but I occasionally drink both, albeit to different degrees. You just have to know what you're getting into. And ultimately, both lead to a certain goal.

(3) That's right, the alphabetical principle of listing the band members' names alphabetically is carried through the entire film.

(4) But it's actually the super-low swinging beam of his laser pistol that really cracks me up, because it doesn't even have enough power to keep its own beam straight. How could it ever crack the force field of the Kiss talismans?

(5) Whether for the stunts, or as their evil robot doppelganger, or simply as a substitute if someone just didn't feel like it.

Test, test. Firebreathing works.

The Famous Four.

Evil Paul.

[rockinracket]

It's Kind of Like...Oh, You Know!

Stepping up as Art Director when you’ve never Directed Art

By Gwen Hall - Art Director of Rockin' Racket (2023)

What's in an art style? That which we call a raccoon by any other name would look just as sweet – or so I thought, working alongside three other artists with Pop Punk Paws Productions, LLC to create Rockin’ Racket, an angst-filled, story-driven, band-management simulator (releasing this Spring, 2024! Shameless plug). As Rockin’ Racket was conceived just last September, we’ve seen the game grow from more than just humble beginnings. The project was born from a pair of designers – me, a writer and artist, and my coworker, a sound designer semi-proficient in Unity – with no other people to worry about onboarding. 

Starting strong with no thought of onboarding and the assumption that we would both jump ship, our duo scuffled through months of troubled time management and lacking project production. However, these things started to patch themselves up as we pushed through our first round of pitches presenting to fellow game designers, Indiana University faculty, and industry professionals: representatives from Herringbone Games, Freehold Games, and Mommy's Best Games. Things were looking up for Rockin’ Racket…aside from the fact that we were now looking at an additional year and a half of content creation. For a larger team with a more coordinated game plan – pun intended - less of a problem. For our team? We swiftly fell back into the weeds; back to the drawing board, I went.

2023 has been a time of development for the art team, especially in the Art Bible and Style Guide department. I grew up during the Renaissance of “Art Instagram” and Tumblr networking, where art style was EVERYTHING. Creating a set of rules for a style entirely fabricated for a game – for other people to copy, at that – was a large and exciting task. It also meant defining what I mean when I say, “2007 Fall Out Boy meets Scott Pilgrim if Scott Pilgrim was Lemonade Mouth, and also the board game Root”.

That's what our game looks like, duh. Isn't the image so profoundly clear? Of course, these things are not actual rules. During the first pass of concept art and asset production, not even I knew what *that* looked like, and it existed in my mind! Putting my nose to the grindstone, how do I define what something looks like with hard and fast rules when visuals aren't enough? What does “soft” mean? What differentiates “textured” from “grungy” from “nasty”? For the love of all things, what brush do you use???  

Working alongside the Pop Punk Paws Prod. Art Roadies (isn't that a cute team nickname), I realized a few things that would help us along the way.

Reference, Reference, Reference! Whether something is based on fantasy or reality, there are rules to how it moves. Create references for the rules of the world so we don't have anthro nudists on accident. “Don’t”s are just as helpful as “Do”s, if not moreso.

The best designers steal – I mean, take inspiration – from things they love. New things are an amalgamation of old things, making them a collage of ideas. Keep those ideas pinned somewhere safe! If not “official references”, at the very least they'll keep a team on track for the final look. Is the art channeling “2007 Fall Out Boy” yet?

Communication is key, and what better way to communicate with artists than in a visual medium? 

Paint-overs are never personal. Yes, “fixing” art is controversial because creating is a personal practice. On a project, however, it’s about the unification. It’s the same idea as proofreading; paint-overs help us all improve!

Touching base with non-artist teammates helps keep everyone in the loop, especially the teams who might never touch the art aside from implementing it.

Art Directors make art. When I entered a leadership position, I assumed my primary responsibilities as “Concept Artist” would leave in place of “Creative Director”. That’s not true! If anything, it means more art. That’s a good thing!

Art Directors mean Art Direction! Thoroughness is helpfulness in nearly every case. Deadlines, deliverable lists, critique, technical specifications, and teamwork. One can only get away with so many “bshdbsjd(2).png”’s before we start tripping over each other.

At the moment, I am not an industry veteran (YET!), so take my words with a grain of salt. It is safe to say that these notes may be obvious now, but were not as obvious to me before my experiences on an art-focused team; maybe this will help an eager artist gather their bearings while diving headfirst, onboarding-prep-free, into a project.

Check out Rockin’ Racket on Twitter (X), Instagram, and YouTube to follow our journey of getting our band to stardom!

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Girls

[ashiribe]

Valentine’s Chrobin for Art Scuffle!!

[jobaaj]

The 500-year wait is over! Lord Ram is home!! Check out the full timeline:🔽🔽 - 1528: According to the history books, Babur's general Mir Baq was in charge of constructing the Babri masjid at the place where Lord Ram was born. The old temple was destroyed to construct the mosque.

- 1530-65: Unverified reports suggest communal violence over the Mandir-Masjid debate and Akbar, the then Mughal ruler, set up a common platform for worship. - 1853-85: After almost 330 years, communal violence erupts again. The British Empire sets up partitions and Mahant Das’s plea to build a canopy above the platform is denied. - 1949: The turning point comes when the idol of Lord Ram appears from inside the mosque. According to Muslims, the idol was placed inside the mosque by a radical Hindu outfit. As both parties file multiple lawsuits, the situation gets more complicated.

- 1950-61: Multiple lawsuits are filed and other parties join the fray with both sides claiming the land as theirs. - 1983-1989: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) starts a nationwide move to build a temple and legal tensions flare up. Muslims set up the Babri Masjid Committee and the former VP of the VHP files a suit on behalf of Lord Ram to get possession and the first stone for the temple is laid. - 1990: BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani’s Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya saw thousands of volunteers march as they partially damaged the mosque in a scuffle that left scores dead. - 1992: The bloodiest event in the Mandir-Masjid dispute as Hindu volunteers demolish the mosque and a bloody battle erupts throughout the nation. Over 2,000 were reported dead. A small tent is set up where the idol is placed for worship. - 2002: PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee sets up an Ayodhya cell and the Allahabad HC judges begin determining ownership of the site. - 2003: The Archaeological Survey of India begins surveying the area and a survey reveals the existence of a temple’s remains beneath the mosque. Muslims challenge the findings as tensions continue. - 2010: The disputed land is split into 3 parts where one went to the Hindus, another to the Muslims, and the final one to the Nirmohi Akhara. - 2011: All 3 parties approach the Supreme Court to challenge the Allahabad HC’s judgment and the SC issues a stay on the order. - 2015-18: The SC removes all irrelevant parties from the lawsuit as the matter gets more sensitive during that time. - 2019: After a failed mediation attempt, a five-judge bench announces a judgment in favor of the Hindus, and the Muslims are allotted 5 acres for the construction of another mosque. - 2020: PM Narendra Modi lays the foundation stone for the construction alongside a commemorative plaque and a special postage stamp. - 22nd January 2024: The temple is officially consecrated and Lord Ram, who has been in a tent since 1992, is unveiled for worship in a state-of-the-art temple. Follow Jobaaj Stories (the Media arm of Jobaaj.com Group) for more.

[alexthegamingboy]

Toonami Weekly Recap 05/04/2024

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead EP#06 - RV of the Dead: After Akira and Kencho grab a pair of solid gold watches, they decide to head to Gunma. When they arrive at an RV dealership, they run into Shizuka. Once an RV is chosen, the trio continue their journey until they are stopped by a spike strip, which also injures Kencho. They are then confronted by a group led by Gonzou Kosugi, Akira's former boss. A nervous Akira reluctantly agrees to work for Gonzou again for two days in exchange to use his truck stop. The next day, while Shizuka is with Kencho, an annoyed Gonzou is forced to announce that he is throwing a welcome party for Akira and his friends after he catches Akira chilling beer for everyone. Gonzou later taunts Akira when the former reveals he is using the latter, the zombies, and everyone else as cheap labor.

Ninja Kamui EP#13 Finale: As Yamaji holds the nation's leaders hostage, Higan arrives in the city. Meanwhile with the assistance of the FBI and Jason, Mike speeds after Joseph in the remote canyon fields, who's planning to escape the country via cargo plane. After capsizing the plane with his own car, Mike chases after Joseph on foot and successfully captures him after a brief scuffle. Higan confronts Yamaji and a fight in their Gusoku Gear ensues. Zai arrives mid-brawl and declares his allegiance to the ninja life before assisting Yamaji. Higan uses his secret art but is countered by Yamaji's own art which is able to mess with his mind. Yamaji attempts to kill Higan while he's hallucinating but is thwarted by Zai who suddenly turns on him. An angered Yamaji brings the fight underground to use the city's energy core for his suit, battering Higan until he is no longer able to move. Higan is about to give up when he has a vision of Mari, who reminds him that he still has the power to do anything he puts his mind to. Higan gets up and uses Zai's secret art to defeat the chieftain. As he lays dying, Yamaji questions why Higan would want to snuff out peace for the world when it was right at their fingertips. Higan proclaims him to be a hypocrite as he snuffed out other people's peace before the chieftain succumbs to his injuries. The automated Gusoku are disabled by exiled ninjas and Joseph is sent to prison as Mike silently thanks Higan for ending the conflict. Zai attempts to commit suicide to atone for turning on Yamaji but Higan stops him, telling him that the ninja is over and that he's free to live his own future. Some time later, Higan dumps his Gusoku Gear into a river and rides off into the countryside.

Slightly Damned page 1117: https://www.sdamned.com/comic/1117

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