#but sTiLl

[rookanisstuff]

The “She won’t hurt you, how sweet.” Spite line is rolling around in my head again because even though Spite meant it as a taunt, do you think Lucanis took some mild comfort in those words?

Spite, as awful to Lucanis as he is at that point, has a sensitivity to people’s inner thoughts that Lucanis has to be aware of. To have his own demon solidly say, this person means you no harm, must spark something in him? Hope perhaps? Just enough to let him see past tomorrow?

[artsywitchling]

Nestors illustration is done <3. He is an enchanted statue, build to serve :) A malfunctioning statue, because he has a mind on his own.

[xkissmeimirishx]

Don’t mind me just thinking about how Jeremy/Laila/Cat are completely oblivious to the mafia side plot. Like Jean has dropped so many casual comments about how he had “no choice” in playing for the Ravens and I can’t wait to get punched in the face with angst when they learn what exactly he means by that 🥰

[brainfuzz]

I strongly question these stats. My #24 song in the last 6 months is Glitter & Gold by Barns Courtney, but I can honestly say I haven't heard that song in months, and the last time I heard it I thought I should take it out of the playlist.

Show me how unwell you are by telling me what your top song of 2025 is so far

[soysaucelatte]

noelle’s room

[robinavxtch]

EMMY NOMINATED TRIO🫶🏻😭

[edelweiss-buttons]

they should have both the My People and Intrepid Heros casts for the next quangle live show. bluey™️ the blue m&m quangling into crown of candy?? would go crazy after the ep22 plot twist, get them a pair of fancy pants and introduce them to calroy cruller because what the hell what was that

[keets-writing-corner]

I saw a post recently talking about how the pro AI-art people don't actually want to learn how to do art, they just want free art without paying a commission, and honestly I don't know what's more frustrating

them trying to paint AI art like this whole-y good thing and that artists are the bad guys/grandpas stuck in the past or whatever, or if it's the fact that it's not about art at all and that they just want free art and no matter how much explaining or resource "how to learn how to make art" throwing at them is going to make them stop wanting free art that they don't want to make themselves

and on a side note, I could be wrong, BUT, I don't think I've actually heard of a disabled person actually making the argument that AI art makes art more accessible. And what if you stopped being able to make art because you became disabled, would AI really fill that void? Again, I could be wrong, but I don't think I've ever seen someone who's disabled make this argument, only the AI bros trying to make it "progressive woke" (for lack of a better terminology)

As someone who thinks that the point of art is making it, no, AI doesn't make art accessible because you're NOT EVEN THE ONE THAT'S MAKING IT. You're asking a machine to compile stolen art to form an image that that YOU don't want to pay another artist to do. The only thing it's made more accessible is the theft and somehow convinced you that it's okay/better

and onto my second point that I want to add that I just never see people talking about:

Maybe MAYBE there's a person out there who resorted to using AI art because they tried to learn art and it just didn't work out no matter how many mediums, programs, books or free tutorials they tried, here is my tip for you: THOSE RESOURCES MEAN NOTHING UNTIL YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT MAKES ART FUN FOR YOU

I love drawing animals. I draw animals for fun. I'm now learning how to draw people and other things (like landscapes). I learned drawing fundamentals AFTER I had started drawing animals for fun because I wanted to get better at drawing animals

I'm not saying the fundamentals aren't important and I'm not saying the art books and tutorials aren't helpful. But if you've tried to draw over and over and just never continued because it just felt like practicing/homework, then of course nothing stuck! You think artists only draw final products that they want to see?? No! It's FUN it's supposed to be FUN. There's a reason artists go into crisis or whatever when depression or mental health hits and suddenly art isn't fun anymore and we desperately wish it was and then all of a sudden we got art block because brain no want to do what is no fun.

If you want to get into drawing, FIGURE OUT WHAT IS FUN AND SATISFYING FOR YOU TO DRAW

I do not care if you want to learn how to draw characters, if that's not fun for you it's not going to stick. I gave this advice to my writer friend, and he discovered he loves drawing architecture. He draws that for fun, and now he's starting to branch out

I'm not saying it'll be easy. I myself do not know what the process of discovering what you like making art of is because all I remember is some sort of flip in my brain switched when I was like 6 and I just wanted to draw horses all the time and doing that was fun

But THAT IS THE SECRET okay? I know we artists jokingly complain about drawing all the time and that we hate it, but the truth is, it came from a place of love, of fun. That's why we doodle, that's why most of the things we sketch never become full pieces, it's because they were never meant to become full pieces. They were for fun. Pro AI people thinks it's only about the end product and creating what it's your head. Both of those things are important and motivators at times, but they are not what got us started and they are not what kept us going. They will not be what keeps you going if you decide to pick up art

Can't afford art school?

After seeing post like this 👇

And this gem 👇

As well as countless of others from the AI generator community. Just talking about how "inaccessible art" is, I decided why not show how wrong these guys are while also helping anyone who actually wants to learn.

Here is the first one ART TEACHERS! There are plenty online and in places like youtube.

📺Here is my list:

Proko (Free)

Marc Brunet (Free but he does have other classes for a cheap price. Use to work for Blizzard)

Aaron Rutten (free)

BoroCG (free)

Jesse J. Jones (free, talks about animating)

Jesus Conde (free)

Mohammed Agbadi (free, he gives some advice in some videos and talks about art)

Ross Draws (free, he does have other classes for a good price)

SamDoesArts (free, gives good advice and critiques)

Drawfee Show (free, they do give some good advice and great inspiration)

The Art of Aaron Blaise ( useful tips for digital art and animation. Was an animator for Disney)

Bobby Chiu ( useful tips and interviews with artist who are in the industry or making a living as artist)

Second part BOOKS, I have collected some books that have helped me and might help others.

📚Here is my list:

The "how to draw manga" series produced by Graphic-sha. These are for manga artist but they give great advice and information.

"Creating characters with personality" by Tom Bancroft. A great book that can help not just people who draw cartoons but also realistic ones. As it helps you with facial ques and how to make a character interesting.

"Albinus on anatomy" by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle. Great book to help someone learn basic anatomy.

"Artistic Anatomy" by Dr. Paul Richer and Robert Beverly Hale. A good book if you want to go further in-depth with anatomy.

"Directing the story" by Francis Glebas. A good book if you want to Story board or make comics.

"Animal Anatomy for Artists" by Eliot Goldfinger. A good book for if you want to draw animals or creatures.

"Constructive Anatomy: with almost 500 illustrations" by George B. Bridgman. A great book to help you block out shadows in your figures and see them in a more 3 diamantine way.

"Dynamic Anatomy: Revised and expand" by Burne Hogarth. A book that shows how to block out shapes and easily understand what you are looking out. When it comes to human subjects.

"An Atlas of animal anatomy for artist" by W. Ellenberger and H. Dittrich and H. Baum. This is another good one for people who want to draw animals or creatures.

Etherington Brothers, they make books and have a free blog with art tips.

As for Supplies, I recommend starting out cheap, buying Pencils and art paper at dollar tree or 5 below. For digital art, I recommend not starting with a screen art drawing tablet as they are more expensive.

For the Best art Tablet I recommend either Xp-pen, Bamboo or Huion. Some can range from about 40$ to the thousands.

💻As for art programs here is a list of Free to pay.

Clip Studio paint ( you can choose to pay once or sub and get updates)

Procreate ( pay once for $9.99)

Blender (for 3D modules/sculpting, ect Free)

PaintTool SAI (pay but has a 31 day free trail)

Krita (Free)

mypaint (free)

FireAlpaca (free)

Libresprite (free, for pixel art)

Those are the ones I can recall.

So do with this information as you will but as you can tell there are ways to learn how to become an artist, without breaking the bank. The only thing that might be stopping YOU from using any of these things, is YOU.

I have made time to learn to draw and many artist have too. Either in-between working two jobs or taking care of your family and a job or regular school and chores. YOU just have to take the time or use some time management, it really doesn't take long to practice for like an hour or less. YOU also don't have to do it every day, just once or three times a week is fine.

Hope this was helpful and have a great day.

[making-music-with-you]

F/o giving you his jacket or overshirt when you're cold.

F/o who shields you from the wind when it blows too hard.

F/o who brings you a hot drink because your throat is sore from cold and wind.

F/o who cuddles you on the bus or train because you got chilly waiting for it to come.

[phantombegruvia]

Hey guys to say we are a fandom for a COMEDY group it seems none of us like happiness /j

[cry-ptidd]

I think one of my funniest experiences online is when I was arguing with one of those ✝️🇻🇦 Christians on twitter and while he did insult me and my religion, he respected and interchanged my pronouns the entire time

[deermouth]

i think one of my problems with the mbtv finale is that if the show gets as far as exit strategy, the emotional impact of it undergoing catastrophic memory failure will be somewhat weakened by a memory wipe having happened previously on-screen.

i do like what they've done with gurathin, but it makes me worry that we won't get the "'I’m going to mark your cognition level at fifty-five percent.' 'Fuck you.' 'Let’s make that sixty percent,'” exchange, which is such a gem.

[emerald-oceans]

BTB theory because I’m desperate for more content:

What if this clown next to Munkustrap is Steve’s mom? It seems that older clowns have this greyish colored hair.

[nomorezerocomments]

how am i still working through these flufftober fics

[initforthecache]

So what if I throw up and die what then 😭😭😭