#character: bamboo

[stories-in-the-wind]

Mapping the Reedcleft Ascent

[bambooswordwielder]

Realising that Shen Jiu and Liu Qingge's personalities are what people would usually assume for the other person's birth status (eg. Streetrat and Noble Born)

Like Liu Qingge is implied to be born to a noble background yet is the PeakLord at a peak where fighting is the common language, and Shen Jiu (A slave from the streets) is the PeakLord of the peak of NOBLE SCHOLARLY ARTS.

Liu Qingge is blunt, doesn't think to try and hide his intentions, and has little to no interest in politics, while Shen Jiu is calculating and scheming, always ready for any conspiracy against him or others.

Imagining Shen Jiu being born into a noble family and immediately knowing he would be like a fish to water. Liu Qingge however... 🤔 Would he be able to rise above Shen Jiu's childhood?

[maxyvert]

🐠 MERMAY 2020 MASTERPOST!! 🐠

Poor little merpeople, I totally forgot about their masterpost back then..but here they are now! 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12

[lamaery]

3 Bamboo

Yay, secret project mashup. Painter decorating a new tea cup for Tress. :)

[cloud-ya]

he's scared of strong wind

[genshinimpactresources]

Genshin Impact | 2024 Birthday Artworks & Character Shorts: Xingqiu

Download Link (Google Drive)

[lowkeiloki]

some sharkies for today 🦈

part 2

EDIT

if you have any concerns about the goblin shark, please go here first

[b4kuch1n]

one string is all that I need

[dragaliareferencearchive]

Model references for Bamboo Rain (Xingqiu) - Genshin Impact

[joegunderson]

28. Pastoral and 29. Imaginary. Have some LMK fanart with a self insert!

I want to get better at drawing detailed backgrounds

[bambeptin]

alternate ben 10,000 "deadbeat"

[crabsnpersimmons]

Hello there!

I'd like to know your advice on drawing tablets?

As in, what do you use for your digital art? Is there any you suggest?

I'm planning on getting one, but there are so many options, and I'd like to know your opinion and preference.

Thank you ^^

hi anon! thanks for the question!

i draw with a samsung galaxy tab s7!

BUT if this is your first time drawing digitally, then it's a good idea to test out if you like it with cheaper options first (so you don't drop a whole lot of money on a hobby/medium of art you don't enjoy)

some suggestions:

if you have a smart phone, try drawing with your finger using free to use drawing apps like ibispaint X or HiPaint (i recommend HiPaint cuz the UI is a lot simpler and less overwhelming, but both have a good selection of tools. i wanna say ibispaint has better text tools tho and there's A LOT more tutorials and resources online) drawing digitally with your finger is different from drawing digitally with a pen AND drawing traditionally, but this is a good way to familiarize yourself with digital art tools. a very simple entry point if you already have a smart phone.

if you don't want to draw with your finger (understandable, i personally couldn't stand it) you can try simple drawing tablets, which are the tablets that you plug into your computer/laptop, come with a pen, but they don't have a screen you draw directly on. they're actually a lot more affordable nowadays (i saw some for under $50 CAD, which is WILD), so that’s a good starting option if you want to draw with a pen. with a pen, you have more control with line weights than you do with your finger, but it takes practice to get used to. it also takes some getting use to drawing on a tablet and looking at your monitor, but this is where i started haha. i still have my old bamboo wacom create drawing tablet. but nowadays, other brands like xp-pen and huion are very comparable to wacom, so definitely consider getting a cheaper one to try out first. of course, if you go with a drawing tablet, you'll need an art program on your computer. i've used photoshop and clip studio paint and they're very good, but probably overwhelming for people who are new to digital art (they are loaded with tools and you have to really familiarize yourself with the menus and everything). there are probably simpler options available... but i'm not as familiar with them. oh wait, i think there are some drawing tablets that can also connect with your smart phone too nowadays. man, that's so cool. that's probably a better option instead of purchasing photoshop or clip studio paint right off the bat.

if you REALLY want a screen display experience, try a cheaper general tablet. iPads are a popular option if you're comfortable with the Apple ecosystem (i'm not 😅) but they can be pricey PLUS you have to buy the Apple pen separately. for Android, I'm pretty sure even the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a solid choice and it comes with a pen unlike an iPad. the SPen is built with Wacom tech, so you know it's quality. and while iPad has Procreate, HiPaint is available for Android and it's basically a Procreate clone (i explain more about HiPaint here) otherwise, ibisPaint X is also good and infinite painter is probably the most sophisticated free to use drawing app i've encountered (sophisticated as in it does a pretty good job at imitating traditional media in their brushes. it's cool, but the free version is very limited).

also if you like watching videos, Brad Colbow and Teoh on Tech on YouTube are great resources. they specifically review tech from an artist's perspective.

why i suggest testing it out is because if you're used to drawing traditionally, then switching to digital is a different experience. some artists can't get used to drawing digitally, and that's fine. that's why it's a good idea to test it out with a cheaper option first to see if you like it and to give yourself time to familiarize yourself with drawing apps/programs. i actually kinda hated drawing digitally at first. i didn't have the same level of control that i was used to with drawing traditionally. and overtime i made a lot of bad habits with my digital art that i had to unlearn by switching back to traditional art for a couple years (some bad habits like: relying on the Undo button to make "perfect" lines; trying to draw really fast because the pen glides over the screen unlike a pencil has friction against paper) so... give it a try and just let yourself have fun. don't worry about making anything perfect, just have fun!

[ningadudexx]

Shes the best ever shes the best ever shes the best ever

[chocolatechipkraken]

Happy belated Lunar New Year!

White bg version under the cut:

[kinmokusei-stars]

An actual story drawing? It's a miracle! LMAO

This is the first time Kouko and Inuyasha properly connected one on one, through comfort and a bowl of warm soup.

More on this scene below the cut!

After a particularly rough confrontation with Kikyo, Kouko followed Inuyasha out to where he was trying to silently recuperate from the event. He definitely wasn't thrilled, but instead of beckoning him back to the group, she offered him out a bowl of warm soup, and sat next to him to give her condolences to how things played out between the two of them.

She wasn't aware of his past before now, and in all honesty, seeing him do more than bicker with Kagome and fight in battles definitely humanized him in her mind. She still hadn't grown past her distain for demons yet, so being able to sympathize with one was a bit of a revelation.

She understood the feeling of breaking things off on bad terms with a lover, especially with how badly things ended with her and her own first love. Though it definitely wasn't the same, it was a similar type of grief, and while she had grown and overcome her own mourning over time, she had the realization that his pain was still a very open wound. If none of the others were willing to give him the time and patience he needed to grieve, she would.

It was a cautious, and very hesitant start to them growing to be friends, but one brought through compassion and concern. It helped them grow some semblance of understanding for each other, that would eventually lead to Inuyasha returning the kindness down the line.

I've had this one as a sketch for... Actual months now? I think? (￣▽￣*)ゞ What a pain! I'm so incredibly happy with how it turned out, though! The soft muted greens fit so well for this being the first peek into their bonding in comparison with the lively brighter greens they have later!

Fun Fact: I always forget to draw Inuyasha's beads when doing pieces like this where it's set before he got them taken off LMAO Slips my mind nearly every time!

(There's also a 50% chance I forget Kouko's freckles on every piece I do of her (×_×)⌒☆ Happens more than you'd think, I just manage to catch it before I post the drawing lol)

[furalicious2]

Hungry panda