#asks (:

[punkitt-is-here]

you can’t just say “don’t dogpile this person” — if your followers have a tendency to do that, it’s your responsibility to not put those vulnerable people in a position where they’re going to get dog piled. Just saying “please don’t dogpile” is like absolving yourself of any guilt when it happens rather than doing anything to stop it. If you don’t want your followers to get dogpiled, treat them differently. txttletale made a post about this recently.

Well, not much else I can do but ask. They should know if they're going to come in my inbox I am going to respond. Sorry! I'm a person too! And I'd genuinely love to read what txttletale wrote, but I'm blocked gdhddgdsgxvbdd

[doodlemark]

May I have some PinkieShy?

[becausegoodheroesdeservekidneys]

I thought of you yesterday because I saw fern growing on a tree (not a stump on the ground, an actual upright tree !!) and I didn't know it was possible ! Granted the tree was covered in moss, which might explain it, but still, how awesome !!! (in the Trossachs park, Scotland).

YES I LOVE THESE

This is polypody fern! Or Polypodium vulgare if you want to be formal. It loves loves LOVES misty and moist environments, so Scotland and Wales have shit tons of the stuff, especially into the rainforests. Fun thing: it's super adaptable in growth sites, so it can be either a lithophyte (growing on rocks) or an epiphyte (growing on trees). And it doesn't care where on the tree it is, either. It works with what it's got.

The rhizome is edible, and was traditionally used in nougat flavourings because of its bittersweet flavour - I remember reading somewhere that the compound that gives the sweetness is 500 times sweeter than pure sugar, if you can extract it. It's also a laxative though, so you win some you lose some (literally)

Such a cool plant though. You were right to bring this to me. I love them.

[runningwithscizzorz]

Hi I was just wondering if you shipped Leshy x the yellow cat and if so what would their children be called? Since the lamb and Narinder's kids are called Shittens. Which is adorable. Meant to be asleep but I can't get this out of my head. Also love your art style. 😊

In my universe they don't have kids since 1. Crossbreeding isn't a thing for mortals, only gods, 2. They're not entirely romantic and neither have a desire for kids (not that they could reproduce anyways but still)

I guess if they had kids, I suppose they'd be uuhhh... Kittapillers? Perhaps I should workshop that haha

[biggothbelly]

All this eating, sitting around, and drinking those boosts really made me blow the hell up. I’m already just about done with them and my boyfriend just bought me them 😅… I’m feeling really really big… 🐽 btw I decided my new weight goal is gonna be 400 pounds. Keep in mind I’m 5’3”. 😳

[startheskelaton]

Hi, I get a big smile on my face whenever you post Sparkplug. I'm so happy you made her, especially the au's of Sparkplug in Tfp and Tfa. Speaking of TFA, Megatron's a master manipulator in that series...Do you ever think he uses Sparkplug to manipulate others? Like in a 'pulling out pictures of baby Sparkplug and sadly mentioning how he can't be with her because of the terrible Autobots' kind of way? Hope you have a good day!

Absolutely loved this ask, and had to draw it.

He would definitely play on others empathy in order to get more people against the Autobots. However when all is said and done, he genuinely dose miss Sparkplug (but he would never say it in front of anyone, that would show weakness)

[frownyalfred]

The kids talking ab how hal is a pilot and Clark is like I can literally fly

Dick, turning to Clark with a puzzled look: “…that’s cool! isn’t that cool, Jay?”

Jason, not willing to play dumb like Dick: “Bruce likes planes though. That’s why he and Hal were talking ab—”

Dick, quickly: “Bruce likes a lot of things.”

Clark, suddenly crestfallen: “He likes planes.”

[cosmos-kitty]

Do you have any tips for painting with gouache? like how do you get it to stay a nice solid color over a large swath of paper? and how do you blend it so seamlessly?

Of course, here's a few pointers off the top of my head:

1. I've used gouache for this in the past so it's possible, but the flat backdrop on my latest WIP is actually acrylic! A nifty thing I've found about putting a layer of acrylic down, is that it creates a barrier once dried and essentially makes the paper waterproof. This means you can work in gouache on top without it mixing with the background, and you can wet a section and completely wipe it clean with a cloth/tissue and it won't disturb the acrylic layer underneath. It also makes the paper more resilient, and you don't get as much pilling/tearing from the moisture

To get an even wash it's mostly getting the right consistency, I add just a little water - enough that the paint is less "tacky" as you drag your brush along paper, but not so much that it's runny or translucent. It takes a couple of attempts sometimes!

2. Also for the current WIP that I posted earlier, like the vast majority of my traditional pieces, keep in mind that it's mixed media. So I assume you're referring to the blue-green gradient on the bird and wondering how I got the gouache to blend like that - it's actually colouring pencils! I'll often switch between dry and wet media, even layer them back and forth, whatever makes the most sense to get the effect I want 😁

3. On that note, when you're working with paint, or any medium really, I can't recommend enough having a "test" sheet that you do both before and during a traditional piece. It allows you try out different medium combos, see what shade your gouache will dry into, and catch any issues before it ends up on your artwork. I often see artists being encouraged to just Bob Ross their way through a piece, the idea being that you'll just have happy little accidents that you'll naturally work into the piece - maybe, but you'll also possibly irreversibly wreck your hard work and have to start again. I don't know, I'm just a methodical person I guess, but seeing someone just directly apply something to the page when they're not sure what it's going to do makes me wince - no two art supplies are the same! All of those paints and pens have different chemical makeups, there's an unlimited number of ways what you're using could interact, good or bad.

Since it's already there, I usually reuse one of the leftover failsons from the process of making the wash background, then test everything on top of that. That way you can see exactly what shade the paint will dry on top of whatever colour the background is:

Doesn't need to look good, nobody sees it (usually) and you can also test the thickness of your brushstrokes while you're at it.

Anyway, I hope this helps!

[doodlemark]

Moondancer? Moondancer please?

harrumph

[mail-me-a-snail]

if you're still accepting blu requests may i ask for a pyro hehe

she finally finished their bracelet !!

[a-girl-called-panic]

Your gansey is such a beautiful little baby cow I would squish his face in a heartbeat

you wouldn’t DARE he is a KING

[miyoriia]

if i answer wrong theyll fucking kill me

[aevallare]

do you think mocking catholicism is funny

yes. next question

[disgustinggf]

I love your personality

thank you! its pieces of everyone ive ever loved

[infectiouspiss]

puppy want a treat?

puppy want a fucking break from it all