#creative inspiration

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[luvelydelilah]

Struggling with expressions? Here are some example sentences for facial expressions!

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Eyes/Eyebrows

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His eyes widened

Her eyes went round

Her eyelids drooped

His eyelids narrowed

His eyes lit up

His eyes darted

He squinted

She blinked

Her eyes twinkled

Her eyes gleamed

Her eyes sparkled

His eyes flashed

His eyes glinted

Her eyes burned with…

Her eyes blazed with…

His eyes sparked with…

Her eyes flickered with…

The corners of his eyes crinkled

She rolled her eyes

He looked heavenward

She glanced up to the ceiling

She winked

Tears filled her eyes

His eyes welled up

Her eyes swam with tears

His eyes flooded with tears

Her eyes were wet

His eyes glistened

Tears shimmered in her eyes

Tears shone in his eyes

Her eyes were glossy

He was fighting back tears

Tears ran down her cheeks

His eyes closed

She squeezed her eyes shut

He shut his eyes

His lashes fluttered

She batted her eyelashes

His brows knitted

Her forehead creased

His brow furrowed

Her forehead puckered

A line appeared between her brows

His brows drew together

She raised a brow

Her brows snapped together

His eyebrows rose

He lifted an eyebrow

His eyebrows waggled

She gave him a once-over

He sized her up

Her eyes bored into him

She took in the sight of…

He glared

She peered

He gazed

She glanced

He stared

She scrutinized

He studied

She gaped

He observed

She surveyed

He gawked

He leered

His pupils (were) dilated

Her pupils were huge

His pupils flared

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Nose

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Her nose crinkled

His nose wrinkled

She sneered

His nostrils flared

She stuck her nose in the air

He sniffed

She sniffled

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Mouth

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She smiled

He smirked

She grinned

He simpered

She beamed

Her mouth curved into a smile

The corners of his mouth turned up

The corner of her mouth quirked up

A corner of his mouth lifted

His mouth twitched

He gave a half-smile

She gave a lopsided grin

His mouth twisted

He plastered a smile on his face

She forced a smile

He faked a smile

Her smile faded

His smile slipped

He pursed his lips

She pouted

Her mouth snapped shut

His mouth set in a hard line

He pressed his lips together

She bit her lip

He drew his lower lip between his teeth

She nibbled on her bottom lip

He chewed on his bottom lip

His jaw set

Her jaw clenched

A muscle in her jaw twitched

Her jaw tightened

He ground his jaw

He snarled/his lips drew back in a snarl

Her mouth fell open

His jaw dropped

Her jaw went slack

He gritted his teeth

She gnashed her teeth

His lower lip trembled

Her lower lip quivered

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Skin

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She paled

He blanched

She went white

The color drained from his face

His face reddened

Her cheeks turned pink

His face flushed

She blushed

He turned red

She turned scarlet

He turned crimson

A flush crept up her face

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Whole Face

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He screwed up his face

She scrunched up her face

He grimaced

She winced

She gave him a dirty look

He frowned

She scowled

He glowered

Her whole face lit up

She brightened

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This is just a basic guide to facial expressions! There are many more ways to describe your character’s expressions, which I will get into in a later post. 

[theaftersundown]

Attention!!

pls help me choose one of these as my icon pic, i'm undecided. pics are in order 1, 2 or 3.

[bmorefashionnerd]

Just 26secs of Solange being Solange

[scaryfangirl2001]

As the sun casts a warm glow across the playground, Annabon stands amidst a group of her peers, her mismatched fluffy socks peeking out from beneath her skirt. The conversation turns towards the upcoming ballet recital, a subject Annabon holds dear.

Althea Seaver, with a mischievous glint in her eye, decides to taunt the young ballerina. "You'll never land the lead role, Annabon! Your pirouettes are as clumsy as a baby deer's first steps!"

The words sting, but Annabon's temper flares, and she retorts, "You're just jealous, Althea! Your twin reflection would be a better dancer than you!"

As soon as the venomous words leave her lips, Annabon feels a searing pain on her forearm. She glances down, her eyes widening at the sight of an intricate tattoo materializing on her skin. It depicts a pair of dancing figures, their graceful movements forever frozen in ink. The tattoo is a dark reminder of her harsh words, its tendrils spreading across her arm like a creeping vine.

Unaware of the magical phenomenon, the other children continue their banter, but Annabon's attention is fixed on the growing tattoo. She feels a pang of regret, realizing that her sharp tongue has unleashed this mysterious curse.

The more she examines the tattoo, the more she notices its intricate details—the dancers' expressions twisted in agony, their limbs entangled in a macabre embrace.

Annabon's curiosity soon turns to panic as she wonders if the tattoos will accumulate with each unkind remark. She envisions her body becoming a canvas of disfigurement, each tattoo a permanent reminder of her moments of cruelty. The thought of her pristine skin being marred by these dark markings fills her with a sense of dread.

As the days progress, Annabon becomes increasingly cautious with her words, choosing them with deliberate care. She avoids confrontations and steers clear of any potential triggers for her newfound affliction. Her once lively banter with classmates becomes measured and reserved, as if each word were a precious commodity that could either heal or harm.

Despite her efforts, the tattoos continue to appear, each one more elaborate and grotesque than the last. A cruel remark about Attica's messy pigtails results in a tattoo of tangled hair, the strands forming intricate knots on her wrist. When she scoffs at Alice's failed attempt to catch a butterfly, a pair of delicate wings, torn and tattered, emerge on her neck.

Annabon's once bright and carefree spirit dims under the weight of her curse. She begins to withdraw, her empathy and leadership qualities overshadowed by the fear of her own words. The tattoos, now covering her arms and creeping up her neck, serve as a haunting reminder of the power of her tongue.

As she stands in front of the mirror, examining the intricate patterns that now adorn her body, Annabon makes a solemn vow. She will harness her empathy, not just to understand others but to tame the beast within her own words. She will use her analytical mind to decipher the mystery behind the tattoos, hoping to find a way to break the curse.

#46 What would your character do if every time they said a mean thing a disfiguring tattoo appeared on them?

I know you all have amazing creative juices in you and some amazing characters. This prompt is just for you to have fun and to help you explore your Character in a different setting. I would LOVE to hear what your Characters would do.

[theeyethatcannotsee]

Some pretty whimsigoth pins I've collected while trying to define my style a bit better

[roseatearchives]

Mirror Palais S24 “Return to Glamour” campaign-photographed by Anafer Flores & featuring Lauren Fern

[novlr]

“The fact is, I don’t know where my ideas come from. Nor does any writer. The only real answer is to drink way too much coffee and buy yourself a desk that doesn’t collapse when you beat your head against it.” ― Douglas Adams

[365anxiousgirl]

Me giggling to myself as I write our silly/spicy little adventures 💋🔥🧨

It's just me and my many fantasies about fictional men against the world 🌎🩷🎀🪶📖🔥🎆🌍

[disgracefulechoes]

"In a world full of desert, she was the sand in my hourglass."

https://www.instagram.com/poetic__canvas?igsh=OWJzYnhvODI4dTk2

[achronicleofblasphemy]

Don't go anywhere.

[luvelydelilah]

Struggling with descriptors? Here are some synonyms to make your scene more interesting!

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Afraid

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Apprehensive

Dread

Foreboding

Frightened

Mistrustful

Panicked

Petrified

Scared

Suspicious

Terrified

Wary

Worried

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Annoyed

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Aggravated

Dismayed

Disgruntled

Displeased

Exasperated

Frustrated

Impatient

Irritated

Irked

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Angry

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Enraged

Furious

Incensed

Indignant

Irate

Livid

Outraged

Resentful

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Aversion

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Animosity

Appalled

Contempt

Disgusted

Dislike

Hate

Horrified

Hostile

Repulsed

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Confused

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Ambivalent

Baffled

Bewildered

Dazed

Hesitant

Lost

Mystified

Perplexed

Puzzled

Torn

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Disconnected

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Alienated

Aloof

Apathetic

Bored

Cold

Detached

Distant

Distracted

Indifferent

Numb

Removed

Uninterested

Withdrawn

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Disquiet

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Agitated

Alarmed

Discombobulated

Disconcerted

Disturbed

Perturbed

Rattled

Restless

Shocked

Startled

Surprised

Troubled

Turbulent

Turmoil

Uncomfortable

Uneasy

Unnerved

Unsettled

Upset

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Embarrassed

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Ashamed

Chagrined

Flustered

Guilty

Mortified

Self-conscious

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Fatigue

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Beat

Burnt out

Depleted

Exhausted

Lethargic

Listless

Sleepy

Tired

Weary

Worn out

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Pain

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Agony

Anguished

Bereaved

Devastated

Grief

Heartbroken

Hurt

Lonely

Miserable

Regretful

Remorseful

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Sad

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Depressed

Dejected

Despair

Despondent

Disappointed

Discouraged

Disheartened

Forlorn

Gloomy

Heavy hearted

Hopeless

Melancholy

Unhappy

Wretched

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Tense

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Anxious

Cranky

Distressed

Distraught

Edgy

Fidgety

Frazzled

Irritable

Jittery

Nervous

Overwhelmed

Restless

Stressed out

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Vulnerable

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Fragile

Helpless

Insecure

Leery

Reserved

Sensitive

Shaky

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Yearning

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Envious

Jealous

Longing

Nostalgic

Pining

Wistful

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[weekly-star-wars-prompts]

It’s been awhile…but we’re back…and always needing new prompt suggestions!

Not to be overly dramatic, but…

Help me, fandom community, you’re my only hope.

All the prompts posted on this blog are submitted by you and your fellow Star Wars enthusiasts!

If you have a prompt suggestion, drop it HERE!

It’s the brilliant minds of this fandom that keep the prompts rolling, so thank you!!! 🥰

💛 KyberCrystals94

[cindca]

Tea Time

Currently working on something complex that is taking forever so in the meantime I am sharing one of my older personal illustrations exploring the cycle of guilt and escapism and how they interact with one another.

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