#blistermonster

[blistermonster]

I’m trying new things with old sketches, and it’s making me feel new too.

[lizarova]

Hi Tumblr! It’s been a while (huhu) so I’ll do a little introduction: My name is Liza & I am an Armenian/Ukrainian/Russian immigrant that grew up here in the Midwest (Слава Україні!). I’ve recently reached my first anniversary milestone of going freelance as an animator and illustrator and I feel really fortunate for all of the support and relationships I have made along the way in my career. I love seeing all the #artists who’ve been on this platform & away for some time, reviving this community! I haven’t been posting on Instagram lately (doesn’t help that every time I try the app crashes), but I’ve been slowly rebuilding my passion for art outside of work over the last several years and I am hoping that Tumblr can be one of my art outlets. As an immigrant, there have been a lot of pressures to succeed and profit and grow in my career where my family could not. And fantasy has always felt just a little out of touch, even though I really loved a lot of it. Fantasy only felt allowed if there was some grounding in reality. As someone who saw the movies but never really “watched” them, mostly because I never had the context and understanding of the lore and what was going on (I was always embarrassed I didn’t know what was going on and was too afraid to ask, and even when I did ask the answers didn’t make a whole lot of sense). I always felt a bit ashamed of that and like I wasn’t allowed in the “fantasy” club. But the fantasy space has become more and more accessible for people like me and I’ve been really thankful for my friends @brightbirdart @blistermonster (they are amazing artists please check them out!) help make it feel accessible over the years. I’ve finally been able to listen to the audio books for the Hobbit & LOTR, re-watched all the movies again understanding the context, and got excited about how much finally was making sense in Rings of Power. I’ve been absolutely mesmerized by how much context I was missing and how rich the world and story really is. It’s been one of the biggest sources of inspiration recently as it’s given me boost I needed to truly fall in love with the fantasy genre all over again. I am reforging my own path and am excited to see where it takes me.

[gobbymakes]

Hey fam! Over much deliberation I'm moving my craft blogging over to my main account @blistermonster. I do a lot of creative things, and I don't want to keep them separate anymore!

Take da drawing, take da yarn, make hold hands.

[narahkimberyartist]

Last night as I was getting ready for bed, I wondered “What is this happy excitement from nowhere? How did this happen?” Then, I realized that it was because I played with art supplies. It wasn’t anything complicated: I had used a single color to add a background to this unicorn inspired by @blistermonster It still made me very happy that I went this direction for the final addition to this colored pencil drawing. #junicorn #junicorn2019 #unicorn #unicornart #rainbowunicorn #rainbow #art #Artjournal #Artjournaling #artjournaler #Artist #Artistmama #mixedmediaartist #whimsy #Pittsburghartist #ArtistsonInstagram #ArtistsofInstagram #ArtistsofPittsburgh #artistslife #whimsicalart #fantasyart #Pittsburghhandmade #HandmadePittsburgh #artistsoffacebook #artistsonfacebook #MadeinPittsburgh #artplay #coloredpencildrawing #creativity #unicornartist https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ZqkEaA3yU/?igshid=15p9ebvbxfdq1

[animecheese]

blistermonster answered: I still struggle with this, but something that always helps me is making the face while I draw it. Looks silly, but it works for me. :P

I actually do this too. A lot. Whether I know it or not xD In fact CelestialSeren pointed that out to me yesterday while we were drawing together. 

[blistermonster]

Made some personal work while waiting for revisions today. Looking to find the warmth when things feel dark!

[blistermonster]

Made a fun art prompt! Tag me if you fill it out so I can learn more about you and your art! <3

[blistermonster]

Thanks to everyone who has joined for mine and @brightbirdart streams! We've been having so much fun!

If you wanna come hang out, we stream art every Tuesday at 10am CST! We'd love to see you there!

twitch.tv/blistermonster

[blistermonster]

Going live at 10am CST! COME HANG! twitch.tv/blistermonster

[blistermonster]

twitch.tv/blistermonster

We're goin solo today! Come hang while I draw horses.

[lizarova]

✨ 👑 ✨ lunch break doodling with @blistermonster A Fae High Lady very loosely based on Feyre, might add some watercolor + such #acotar #illustration #sketch #micron

[lizarova]

Feels good to be spending hours and hours on Photoshop again. Inspired by @auttgood’s beautiful photo series. Thanks to @blistermonster for all the cool Photoshop tips and tricks! . . . . . #digitalpainting #illustration #floral #handdrawn #characterdesign #photoshop #2D #portrait