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Creator Spotlight: @themetalhiro

Hi, I’m Metal! I’m a freelance artist from good ol’ New Jersey. My favorite things to work with are a lot of bright colors, exaggerated poses, and candid scenarios. I try to farm sensible chuckles whenever I can, so I’m also big into comics. I love making them about my life, and the media I’m into, and one day I’d like to publish my own series!  Thank you to everyone who has gotten me this far!!

Check out Metal's interview below!

Did you originally have a background in art? If not, how did you start?

I guess so! It’s funny, I don’t remember a single time in my life that I wasn’t drawing as a hobby… somewhere in middle school (a little late, I know.) I put the pieces together that animated movies were made by artists, and that it wasn’t just for fun, they were paid to do it. The moment I discovered people could be paid to make art, I decided I would do that, too. Now I’m here!

How has your style developed over the years?

I think the best way to answer this would be with an example! Over the last few years, I have made more of an effort to draw more intentionally, which sounds silly. Now, I put more thought into my poses and step out of my comfort zone with shape language and composition. I had a phase where I drew everyone with a huge, perfectly circular head and no nose. That definitely did not lend much variety...

Which 3 famous artists (dead or alive) would you invite to your dinner party?

Ack! I’m so terrible at history! I’d love to give a well-thought-out answer about fine artists of old, but I don't think we’d have much in common… Most artists I admire and who have driven me forward creatively are the people behind comics I’ve read. Andrew Hussie, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Eiichiro Oda... these guys have inspired me greatly and had a heavy influence in developing my art style and sense of humor. I’d love to ask them questions about their processes and upcoming projects. I think it would make for an entertaining night!

Over the years as an artist, what were your biggest inspirations behind your creativity?

Outside of pure aesthetics like searing bright colors, layered clothing, and loud noises…. the best and most inspiring moments in my life were those surrounded by friends and loved ones! I cherish the hell out of memories of hanging around in fun locations, trying weird food together, and impromptu midnight walks... so I try my best to capture that atmosphere and my own memories in my work when I can, even if I’m imposing fictional characters on top of them. That’s always the core of it.

What is a medium that you have always been intrigued by but would never use yourself?

I would never permanently refuse a medium, but every time I pick up clay, I’m like a baby using its hands for the first time. Absolutely dreadful. If one day I could make and paint a figurine like the ones I admire in videos, that would be awesome... But for now, I’m not counting on it.

How do you want to evolve as a creator?

I’ve had an absolute blast drawing fanart over the years, and it’s certainly played a massive role in my growth as an artist. But my dream has always been to publish my own stories for y'all to enjoy! I have lots of worlds I want to introduce to you before I’m old and gray. I want to get faster, work harder, and get better at drawing interesting settings so I can get the wheels turning as soon as possible. I also want to stop avoiding the color blue like a coward.

What do you wish you knew when you first started out creating art that you know now?

Pay your taxes quarterly. Tablets will break at the exact moment you need them most, so have a spare. Wear your blue light glasses. You’re going to need to wear a brace on every joint on the right side of your body. It can be lonely sitting at your desk all day. The car on the side of the road that costs $1000 cash….. don’t trust it!!!

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

@cranity—They use absolutely beautiful colors and weighty line work. Everything looks so sharp and clean! I wanna put it all up on my wall!

@vewn—Their ability to crank out quality short films and illustrations packed with detail is incredible. The off-kilter perspective they use really sells disorientation and catches your attention like nothing else.

@nelnal—They have absolutely banger character designs again and again, I can’t believe one person’s mind can come up with so many creative ideas!

@jinx88kc—They have a beautiful and recognizable style, and the way they incorporate animation into their illustrations sometimes is SO cool!

Thanks for stopping by, Metal! For more of Metal’s work, follow their Tumblr, @themetalhiro! If you haven't seen their Meet the Artist piece, be sure to check it out here!

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personal work | oil and wax, powdered lead glass, 24k gold, rough opal, cut and polished opal, crushed fire opal, gilded porcelain

The Pale Horse is done! \0/

i am REALLY happy with how this turned out. and the original has a shimmer i wasn't able to get in the photo.

enjoy!

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Artist Spotlight - Tony De La Cruz

@tonydelacruzart

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I am creating this post on behalf of two siblings in Gaza named Jana and Mohammed Jouda who are very dear to my heart. Jana is 7 years old and Mohammed is 22 years old. This beautiful family is a family of 6 people. Their home has been destroyed and they have been displaced multiple times. In May 2024 they had to flee Rafah as the tanks were approaching their tent, forced to leave their tent, belongings, blankets, and clothes behind. As winter is approaching, this family urgently needs support! You can support them by donating to their campaign, if possible, and by sharing their campaign! I have created a list below of the things they urgently need

THE JOUDA FAMILY NEEDS URGENT SUPPORT FOR THESE THINGS LISTED:

-Food and clean water. Their family is only able to afford enough food for all of them to eat 1 meal per day.

-Their whole family needs winter clothes.

-Jana gets sick often during winter and will need to obtain medication.

-Jana also desperately needs a winter jacket as well.

-All 6 family members need blankets

-Nylon coverings to prevent rain from getting inside of their tent, and to help protect them from cold weather.

🔸Mohammed’s campaign has been vetted by me through Pali Pals on insta, and verified by my Gazan contact on my spreadsheet line number 66🔸

🔸Follow Mohammed here:🔸

@turtletoria @malcriada @appsa @transmutationisms @timetravellingkitty @deathlonging @briarhips @2spirit-0spoons @thedailydescent @devilofthepit @khanger @heliopixels @neptunerings @lesbiandardevil @pcktknife @mushroomjar @rhubarbspring @anneemay @chilewithcarnage @deepspaceboytoy @arty-cakes @girlinafairytale @a-shade-of-blue @buttercuparry @riding-with-the-wild-hunt @tiredguyswag @baby-girl-aaron-dessner @beesmygod @postanagramgenerator @prisonhannibal @the-stray-liger @pretendingtobeaperson @brokenbackmountain @duncebento @ddeck @redbuddi @weirdmarioenemies @gaza-evacuation-funds @northgazaupdates2 @taffybuns @pollackpatrol @fishfingersandjellybabies @shoplifting @autisticmudkip @ankle-beez @mazzikah @socalgal @sleevesareforlosers @m00n-jellies @huzni

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💥 Meet the fearless Comic Duos of HOTGUY COMICs!

A big welcome to everyone on board, we're so excited to see what they have in store! ✨ Tune in tomorrow for part two of comic duos!

Socials for our comic duos are listed below under the cut!

💥 COMIC ARTISTS 💥

CHRISRIN: TUMBLR | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

JAS: TUMBLR | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

TIBBYCAPS: TUMBLR | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

CHARLIE: TUMBLR

GUEST COMIC ARTISTS:

DOODY: TUMBLR | TWITTER | INTRO

CHOCO: TUMBLR | INTRO

💥 COMIC SCRIPT WRITERS 💥

DUX: TUMBLR | AO3

ZIPZAP: TWITTER | AO3 | SPOTIFY

SISYPHEAN: TUMBLR | AO3

TJ: TUMBLR | AO3 | PSEUD AO3 | INTRO

GUEST COMIC SCRIPT WRITERS:

SECOND: TUMBLR | AO3 | INTRO

MARUU: TUMBLR | TWITTER | CARRD | INTRO

JONNY: TUMBLR | TWITTER | AO3 | INTRO

ZEPH: AO3 | INTRO

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Creator Spotlight: @mimimar

Hi! I’m Michelle (Mimimar), an illustrator born and raised in Venezuela, currently based in Italy. I enjoy making colorful illustrations that reflect the things I love: fairy tales, fantasy, tenderness and queer (especially sapphic) stories. Occasionally, I also make paper dolls, comics and animatics. I have a lot of interest in book illustration and I’m currently developing my own stories that I hope to share as an author-illustrator someday!

Check out our interview with Michelle below!

Did you originally have a background in art? If not, how did you start?

I always enjoyed drawing when I was a kid, but it only became a hobby that I did almost every day when I was around 11. At first I only used traditional mediums, but I decided to make a serious effort to learn how to draw digitally when I was 15, and once I got the hang of it I never stopped!

I didn’t go to art school so all of my learning was done through studying the tutorials and resources that other artists generously share on the internet and lots of practice / trial and error.

How do you want to evolve as a creator?

I want to do many things but what I want to do the most right now is work on books! I want to make art for other authors’ stories and also my own stories as an author-illustrator. I want to grow as a storyteller and create art and stories that will really resonate with people emotionally. I’m always striving to improve my skills as well.

I also really love dolls, so working on doll box art or as a doll designer is something I would love to do someday. I actually have been designing paper dolls on my Patreon for the past few months, it’s been a fun project that is still ongoing right now!

What is one habit you find yourself doing a lot as an artist?

Probably using a lot of purple! It’s my favorite color so I find myself using it a lot. If I can find a way to sneak a little bit of purple into an illustration or a character design then I will.

Congratulations on finishing your Ivy Comic! Did the outcome turn out like how you expected or were there some unexpected bumps along the way?

Thank you! It’s a project that I worked on very slowly in between other art because I wanted to really take my time with every spread and make each of them a fully detailed illustration. I thumbnailed the full comic before starting but I kept changing the sketch for the final spread until the very end! Overall I’m really proud of the end result. I sprinkled a lot of hidden details in every page that I hope some of the readers will notice. For example: the meanings of the flowers in each page represent what the characters are feeling in that moment, and the colors of their wardrobe become gradually lighter as the story progresses to represent their emotions, as well as the changing of seasons.

We’ve noticed that you have created some amazing cover art for TGCF. Is there another series you would like to do something similar with? 

That was another passion project that took some time to complete. Initially, I didn’t intend for them to be specifically covers, it was just a series of illustrations based on the 5 books/main arcs of TGCF. But since they were well-received and I had people telling me they wish they could use them as covers for their books, I decided to rework them into dust jackets for the english translation of TGCF!

I haven’t thought of any other specific series but I love doing cover art so maybe I’ll do something similar again in the future!

What’s your favorite part of your style? Why?

I’ve heard from other people that there’s a delicate quality to my art, this is something that I like a lot! I like pretty things, fairytales and vibrant colors. I think all of these things probably reflect in the art I make as well.

If there is one thing you want your audience to remember about your work, what would it be?

I hope that they remember how it made them feel. Feelings and colors are the two things I give priority to in my work. Most of the time I like depicting tenderness, softness and emotional intimacy. If that could reach the viewer and stay with them it would make me very happy. 

I make a lot of art with queer (mainly sapphic) themes because they’re the kind of stories I personally like and want to see more of, so whenever people tell me that my art has helped them in their journey to discover and accept themselves, or that they see themselves and their partner in my art, it is always extremely meaningful to me. When art that I made to give myself comfort can provide comfort for others, no matter how small, it reminds me once again that despite any hardships art is genuinely worth pursuing.

Who on Tumblr inspires you and why?

So many artists! To name a few:  I love @sakizo’s amazing eye for fashion and detail,  @paneeps’ gorgeous style and striking colors,  the sweetness of @bevsi’s art,  @vickisigh’s pretty colors and concepts,  @idledee’s warm and heartfelt art,  @littlestpersimmon’s dreamy wonderful art,  and @loish has been an inspiration for as long as I can remember.

Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing, Michelle! Be sure to check out their Tumblr blog over at @mimimar.

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Artist spotlight- Courtly Fairies: Shan and Oly! 👑

"Shan is a graphic novelist/illustrator/ttrpg creator who loves fantasy, queer narratives and hoping no one looks too closely at the tail hidden in their trousers." Shan can be found at @anonbeadraws

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"Oly is an illustrator and a big appreciator of everything fantasy and romance. Originally from Ukraine, they currently live in Germany with their wife and, allegedly, the world's cutest dog." Oly can be found at @olyfrogg

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Stay tuned for more updates about our artists and writers , we have some more amazing talents to show you all. Zine kickstarter will be in July.

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Artist Spotlight: Julia Shi

Roles: Art Director, Storyboarding, Visual Development & Illustration

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In light of Riot Games laying off 11% of their staff globally, I want to make a series of posts highlighting the portfolios of those affected, so that we can appreciate their contributions to the world of Runeterra and continue to support them. You can find a full list of those known to be affected here.

HEARTSTEEL visdev (source)

Star Guardians - Everything Goes On visdev (source)

Arcane Jinx - TFT Cinematic Concept Art (source)

Spirit Blossom Promo Illustrations (source)

Eternals Key Art (source)

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More artfight attacks!!! :D

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The chessboard landscape ai image is haunting me. stop sharing it please and redirect your attention to actual artists.

Here are some works by Jacek Yerka, a traditional painter and a big inspiration for me since I first discovered his paintings.

Sourced from Yerkaland official page of Jacek Yerka and Polish Masters of Art

Edit: I accidentally included one work by a different artist!

The last painting, Krynica was made by Jacek Szynkarczuk