#every texture is hand drawn actually :3

[mutedeclipse]

"hey lunar why did you fall off the face of the earth for a day"

WELL!

I got inspired to use an R model as a base to fuck around, got lost in the sauce, changed or deleted EVERYTHING and went apeshit. I have never used a specular map. Or a metal map. Or a roughness map... Ontill today! I made 3. 3. And learned how to give models iridescence.

Long story short i feel like god please reblog and stuff it took a while and i want people to see

Have a bonus blight_fucking_dies_sparkle_princess.png

[witch-hazels-musings]

i'd know the difference

warning -> none, sfw, fluff <3 | happy birthday Diluc

diluc x gn reader | Anthology

His back was tired. Tense muscles ignited by the sunlight pouring through the window. Diluc rolled his shoulder, dug his fingers into his trapezius muscle, and squinted at the sharp pain that ran down his arm.

The forms on his desk hardly dwindled since this morning. He swore they multiplied each time he placed one neatly into an envelope and pressed his seal into the ruby wax.

A knock at his study drew his gaze. "Sir, Diluc, the barrels are ready for inspection." A muffled voice slipped under the doorframe, their movements silenced by the heavy wood.

"I will be there momentarily," Diluc responded as his father's fountain pen glided across the final page of a contract. Another seller from Inazuma. Requests from the sealed-away nation had increased substantially after the Raiden Shogun opened trade routes. While it meant the Winery was bound to see a profitable quarter, he was bound to see many more sleepless nights.

Diluc filed the contract away into a water-sealed container and dropped it into a small, wooden box meant for outgoing correspondence. Three other letters softened the container's fall. He hadn't even made it halfway through.

---

The halls of the Winery were filled with still light, the decorated walls made everything compact but he had grown used to the opulent clutter. As a child, he spent many hours staring at the picture frames. Distant lands he hoped one day to traverse; he did and found that each depiction served little justice to the actual thing. The ornate rug muffled his steps and he moved swiftly toward the stairs. He fussed with his vest until something soft grazed his arm.

A fresh bouquet of flowers was placed on a tall, rounded table near the balcony overlooking the lower floor. A rich, sweet, earthy aroma filled his nose. Shades of royal blue, amber, and honey mixed with lush green. He rubbed a petal with his thumb and index finger, the satin texture unaffected by the roughness of his hand.

The corner of his lips lifted.

---

"There you are," Diluc said from the garden's edge. He had a feeling you'd be out here. Hard at work preparing beautiful arrangements you'd later place in the Winery. If he wasn't careful, he'd be trapped here forever watching you weave through the swaying flowers. He thought to ask a painter to capture the scene, but, in the end, he decided against it - there were some things he preferred to keep to himself.

"Morning," you called out, rising from the flower bed. With the back of your hand, you pushed up your sun hat.

The metal click of the gate rang out as Diluc made his way into the garden, narrow paths made it difficult for him to see where his feet landed while you moved through them with practiced grace. "How long have you been out here?" he asked.

"About as long as you've been cooped up in your study. I figured once you'd ultimately emerged, you'd appreciate being greeted by something lovely," you explained as you shooed a bug away from the ends of his hair.

"So why were you not waiting for me then?" he asked, teasingly, but in his heart he was serious. Your face was the thing he enjoyed most.

You shook your head and leaned in to kiss his cheek. "I'll remember that for next time." With ease, you turned down the path and made your way to a sun-bleached table holding several bundles of partially trimmed flowers. He followed after you.

Diluc watched you work. Skilled fingers stripping the stems of their leaves, the soft clipping of prunes as you, one by one, measured the height of each flower. He moved in, drawn to you like the bees to the flowers.

"You smell divine," he professed and reached to steal your hat so he could kiss your head. The sun clung to every strand of your hair and warmed his desperate lips.

"Are you sure it's not just the flowers?" you asked, chuckling softly, your hands busy with bundling a fresh bouquet.

"I'm sure." Diluc stepped closer to you, his chest pressing against your back, his fingers trailing down your arm and fixing the shawl that had fallen off while you worked. He kissed the space below your ear and breathed you in. "I'd know the difference anywhere."

You turned just enough to look into his eyes and the sight of your face made his heart beat wildly. He shielded you with your hat and, with a gentle hand he cupped your throat, his thumb held your chin so he could keep you still and let his lips linger against your own until he was satisfied.

Even in a field of flowers, none of them compared to you - none could ever compare to his favorite.

[cera-writes]

Can I request some priest Nightcrawler pls? Can be smut or fluff or anything I don’t really care I just love my little blueberry elf priest boy <3

A/N: for suuuure <3 hope this little idea was okay. So I actually wrote a fic of Priest!Kurt in another one-shot I'll link here : Penitent Pining it's pretty similar to what I would have written for this request! Pairing: Kurt Wagner x AFAB!Reader Tags: oral sex (receiving), smut, mutual pining

Bathroom Rendezvous

"Psst, over here," a whisper cut through the dim light of the X-Mansion bathroom, barely audible over the muffled bass of the party outside. You turned to see Nightcrawler's silhouette in the doorway, his yellow eyes gleaming with mischief.

"Kurt? What are you doing?" you asked, your heart racing as he beckoned you closer. The air was thick with anticipation, the faint scent of his cologne mingling with the sterile smell of the bathroom.

"I couldn't stop thinking about you all night," he confessed, his voice low and husky. "Every time I saw you across the room, my mind wandered... to places it shouldn't. Teufel noch mal, (y/n)... you drive me wild."

You stepped closer, drawn by the raw desire in his voice. His tail flicked out, brushing against your arm, sending shivers down your spine. "And where did your mind wander to, Kurt?" you teased, your voice barely above a whisper.

He closed the distance between you, his hand reaching up to cup your cheek. "To here," he murmured, leaning in to press a soft, lingering kiss to your lips. The world seemed to fade away, leaving only the sensation of his lips on yours, the gentle pressure building into something more urgent.

His tail moved with a mind of its own, tracing patterns down your back, dipping lower until it reached the hem of your skirt. With a gentle tug, he lifted it, exposing your thighs to his curious touch. The tip of his tail explored, finding the sensitive skin behind your knees, then moving higher, teasing the crease where thigh met hip.

You gasped, the sensation both alien and incredibly erotic. "Kurt, please," you moaned, unable to articulate what you wanted, but he seemed to understand.

His tail continued its journey, sliding between your legs, parting them gently. You leaned back against the sink, giving him better access, your breath coming in short, sharp pants as his tail found the apex of your thighs.

"Is this... is this okay, Schatz?" he asked, his voice strained with desire, his eyes never leaving yours.

"Yes," you breathed, arching into his touch as his tail caressed you intimately, the soft fur sending waves of pleasure coursing through your body. "More, Kurt, please."

Emboldened, his tail pressed harder, stroking you in a way that made your knees weak. You reached for him, pulling him close, kissing him fiercely as his tail worked its magic. The world narrowed to the feel of his lips on yours, his tail on your most sensitive flesh, the sound of your mingled breaths echoing off the tiled walls.

Just as you felt yourself nearing the edge, he pulled back, his eyes wide with a mix of awe and lust. "I... I want to taste you, Leibling" he whispered, his voice rough with need.

In an instant, he dropped between your knees, head between your legs. His breath was hot against your skin, sending shivers through you.

"Oh, Kurt," you murmured, guiding his mouth to where you needed him most. He tasted you tentatively at first, his tongue darting out, learning the taste and texture of you. Encouraged by your soft moans, he grew bolder, his tongue swirling, lapping at you with increasing fervor.

Your hands tangled in his hair, holding him to you as wave after wave of pleasure crashed over you. His tail pulled back your folds, giving him easy access to your clit. It only added to the sensations until you were gasping, clinging to him as you neared your peak.

"Kurt, I'm... I'm going to—" But you didn't finish the sentence, the words lost in a cry of ecstasy as you came, your body shuddering with the force of your release.

He held you, his mouth still on you, tasting every last drop of your pleasure. When you finally came down from the high, you looked at him, his face flushed, his eyes bright with wonder.

"Thank you," you whispered, helping him to his feet. "That was... incredible."

He smiled, shy but proud. "Now, shall we get back to the party? Or did you want me to lock the door?" he smirked, face leaning into yours as he tucked a stray piece of hair behind your ear.

"I think it's my turn to show my gratitude," you whispered, playfully nibbling on the sensitive skin of his pointed ear. He shuddered pleasantly before you locked the bathroom door, nothing but the muffled sounds of music drowning out the moans and screams you'd release later.

[dwcmarshalarts]

I adore your style and content - I’m considering doing masters studies of some of your pieces just to try it out, but I’m still fairly new to art. I was curious if there’s any part of your process or any particular advice you’d have?

Gave this answer before to someone who asked me the same question, and I think it still counts! 1) Build stamina. You can do this by drawing often- and with intention. Start your drawing with a warm up- something light, not overly serious. Focus more on the literal mechanical feeling of your hand moving to draw. Then focus on the heavier stuff after you’ve both literally and mentally warmed up, setting the stage for more involved drawing. Make this a routine and drawing overall will be less tiring over time.

2) Focus on replicability, not detail. This goes hand in hand with the previous point. A lot of people develop a kind of perfectionism early on, where they get overly attached to a specific sketch and don’t wanna budge from it, and put details until it “looks good,” even when the subject as a whole is wonky. I like to equate this to “too much icing, not enough cake,” or “building on sand foundations.” I’ve been there before, and it can hold you back. Instead of focusing on a specific piece and how you rendered it that one time, focus on how you render it such that you could do something similar, easily replicate the concept. Once you’ve built more stamina, you can open up the gates to tackling the same subject matter in different ways.

3) Mind your mark making. Some folks agonize over the tiniest detail, sometimes for hours. At the end of the day, that itself doesn’t necessarily bring improvement- that’s more of a test of patience. Unless someone specifically asks, you don’t- for example- need to draw every single ridge of every knob on a switchboard in great detail. These things can be implied through mark making. Remember, a lot of drawing isn’t about literally making something for people to see- it’s tricking the eye into believing what’s drawn is actually there. You’ll be amazed at what detail can be like even when you don’t define every part.

4) Drawing is more seeing than “making it up.” * Don’t be afraid to use references and such. It’ll help you render form than imagining it- sometimes the imagination can conjure things incorrectly. *Even seasoned artists who don’t typically use too much references need to do studies from life or books every now and then to reinforce skills.

One point I didn't add before for style things specifically is: 5) Look where the artist got their inspirations from if you want to learn from them. No art exists within a vaccuum, everyone has their influences. Trying to do a study from someone's art will only take you so far- because then it'll feel more like mimicry than actual, learned study. Research or try to see parallels with artists that you might think had a hand in influencing a given artist's style. Notice the patterns there- certain textures are invoked here, this form was defined like this, etc. A lot of folks confuse wanting "more of a thing" as opposed to "what makes that thing desirable/unique." If you'd like to know where some of my influences come from, I'd say look at the works of Squiddy, covers for Hellboy comics, and the Snowpiercer graphic novel.

Addendum: If you're looking to draw anatomy specifically- study from real anatomy, and learn how to do those before you begin to "break the rules" (exaggerate, anthropomorphize, etc). For resources on that, I'd recommend the Morpho books (all of them haha) and Dynamic Human Anatomy by Roberto Osti.

Hope this helps somewhat, feel free to ask if I missed anything.

[cyclesprefectpress]

[image description: photos of a Breath of the Wild-themed hanafuda card deck, art rendered with hand-drawn inks and colors printed letterpress from linoleum blocks. hanafuda are a Japanese style of playing cards where the faces only use imagery, with no pips, ranks, or point values printed. there are 12 suits of 4 cards each, 48 total. in the classic deck design, suits are unified by particular flowers or plants; in this version the unifying elements for each suit are plants, creatures, or items from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. suits of horses, Guardians, koroks, dragons, ex. there are also photos of the small linocuts used to print each color, one cut for every color on each card. cards are about 1 3/8 inch by 2 1/8 inch. end description.]

🎊🎊 tadaaaaa 🎊🎊 here tis, my craftalong project for Desert Bus for Hope 2024! the event starts Nov. 8th this year, and this card deck is up for silent auction starting 6pm PST on Saturday the 9th.

hanafuda!! very very fun to get familiar with this card deck and its games. i think about doing other formats of card deck all the time and always just have to wait for a subject matter that compels me to intersect with a structure that interests me. nintendo started out producing card decks, and maybe they have made LoZ hanafuda in the past—i didn't find one but i'm truly bad at web research—anyway there isn't one available now, only a 52-card deck with alternate Zelda art.

i limited the scope to BotW for lots of reasons, big one being keeping the suits tightly defined to specific things and places, & utilizing one singular map type/environment interface. even adding TotK seemed like a nightmare for keeping suit assignments tidy. each place is a specific location in-game (with some adjustments for better composition, like, Akkala tower is there behind Foothill Stable, but i made the angles of the view cleaner), and wherever applicable, items rendered with surrounding context are done as a specific location where that item appears in-game (the sword in the rock is a real place, where you can pick up a rusty sword and see the Great Plateau Tower beyond). i'll admit to some extra heavy lifting on Satori Mountain but i only actually cheated once: Silent Princess flowers don't grow at the Springs around the statues of Hylia. but that's it!! everything else is real.

the Brights are the Master Sword, Hyrule Castle, the Blood Moon, Hylia, and the Dragons; tanzaku are shrines and towers; instead of Boar-Deer-Butterfly it's Rudania-Naboris-Medoh; instead of sakura-viewing and moon-viewing parties there are…………oh no and oh NO parties?? (guardian stalker + hyrule castle, stalker + blood moon.) in these photos, the suits are laid out in order, January to December. I made a little guide to go in the box based on the one for Nintendo's Mario Hanafuda, which also includes instructions for playing Koi-Koi.

8 colors, 88 blocks, +1 very simple reduction cut for the Sheikah eye on the back side. the classic deck is completely blank on the back, but if i hadn't done the eye i think the deck would've been missing some kind of unifying umbrella. and if you're asking yourself, hey, even with overage it’s only 5 copies of each card, why not hand color the cards? i also asked this. i tried some things and unfortunately did not like the texture at all. Only 88 little lino cuts would do for my brain worms. each card is two layers of 120# cover cross-laminated together. the drawings went down first on each copy; the back sides were printed on separate sheets before lamination. laminated, pressed, colors printed post-lamination, then each card die cut out of the 3x3 inch sheet. i very much like the color palate that came out of it; since the pen drawings went down before colors i printed the grey first to find the bottom end of the value range, bookended it with the yellow, and filled in the middle. my favorite color of the bunch turns out to be the soft brown, or maybe the "gold" with no metallic in it.

i would say this card deck was about as much work as last year's tarot deck but it wasn't all the same kind of work—i didn't have to trawl through a novel of text for excerpts and battle feelings of intellectual inadequacy to have confidence in my reading comprehension, for instance. i had to learn how to draw, like, 20 things i hadn't drawn before, and carve 88 little lino cuts, but it's just not the same kind of effort. long hours, but largely calmer. the tiny but thicc little cards are so nice to hold. i am quite happy with the style of the illustrations i found, trying to make them recognizable objects, so small, and two-color. all in all very satisfying!! (confession: i logged quite a bit of footage from my own BotW playthrough to get reference material but i still haven't actually finished Medoh myself. or fought Ganon. i keep putting it off to mess around and get armor upgrades instead. gotta get to that finally.)

wip

under the cut: the body of the little game guide that went in the box, with instructions for Koi-Koi and explainers on the yaku.

[kalechipslives]

sorekara setting design

Here are some notes on the development of SOREKARA's style and presentation. If you couldn't already tell, SK takes a lot of inspiration from 70's/80's anime, Nobody's Boy Remi being the reference point for much of it. I've always respected Dezaki for his monumental work so I've always wanted to pay tribute to it (especially the early stuff). I don't think I was as successful as I'd like to have been, but alas! There is still more to come! So without further ado!

I was just talking about Dezaki , but now I shall talk about something completely different. To set the tone, I created the cat and the trolley setting first. The Girl's design should be plenty obvious (lol). But the background here I paid special attention to... I find the paints of Night on the Galactic Railroad to be very unique. They have a line less, airbrushed quality to them that blends in surprisingly well with the characters. I did some research and studied 児玉喬夫 Takao Kodama's work, as they were credited with setting design for this film as well as Genji Monogatari. Actually, if you look at Genji Monogatari's backgrounds, they have the exact same airbrushed quality! I had never done a background like this before (I am certainly not an environmental artist) but I think I did a fairly good job of it.

...I immediately switched gears and without thinking, went back to Dezaki works. I can't say I was very faithful at all. The night sky is easy to paint, with it's notable color spray and paint blots, but I diverged quite a bit with the watercolor textures. Shichiro Kobayashi is the artist I looked to the most, and this project made me appreciate him more than ever before. Just looking at his paints gets me emotional... The vibrant colors, the dramatic angles, you can just feel his reverence for life overflowing from the work. There really isn't anyone better. I need to study more if I'm to capture even a fraction of his skill. That being said, I did make sure to animate the backgrounds slightly with the sparkles on the water-- The reflection of light on water is my favorite to draw! Also, flowers are a very important motif (for various reasons, ohohoho). Kobayashi seemed to love drawing flowers, the paint around the edges give is a delicate look. Actually, if you look at the textbox...

Instead of full-color CGs, I opted to use "postcard memories". This was a technique Dezaki used where he would show a detailed, scratchy-lined illustration to highlight important moments instead of fully animating them. It creates a really memorable image that draws out all of your emotions! I tried to emulate them (the more single-toned ones, that is) for the game. It was 1/3 Dezaki worship, 1/3 time-saving technique, and 1/3 excuse to draw lots of scratchy lines. I love scratchy lines. This way, I could make a lot of memorable shots that were visually interesting without overworking myself.

As another note, I looked to Akio Sugino's character art when drawing. The characters don't really look like Sugino characters, but I was emulating his shading technique with (once-again) the scratchy lines. Ah, I was in heaven. Looking at his older work, the linework is hardly ever clean-- but the rough, hand-drawn edge gives everything a tactile quality and the strong anatomy makes everyone so gorgeous. It's like an engraving come to life.

Finally, the anime effects! On the left you can see soothat before his values are adjusted (very dark, isn't he?) and on the right you can see he is in-game, values adjusted with a more appropriate "anime" look. This is because anime cells are put onto a CRT screen, so they end up looking very different. I created an auto action in CSP to adjust the color grating and line quality of every asset before popping them into the game for the chromatic aberration to take effect. The lines are slightly crunched a blurrier compared to the original. It gives it a more "physical" look. The colors are fixed up-- you'll see there is no pure black. If you look at a physical anime cell, you'll see they more often than not do not include pure black. There is usually a tint of green or red in there.

The chromatic aberration filter... I don't know how noticeable it is to the average player, but the game actually has a built-in filter that creates a slight "chroma" effect to emulate the look of frames through a crt/light. This means the red + blue + green values of the entire screen are split up and adjusted to layer slightly off from each other, giving it a little visual interest. It was AN EXTREME doozy to put in, with my poor programmer coding it and re-coding it until the end. It seemed simple at first, but there are parts where the game zooms in which totally broke the filter! It made out eyes bleed! But it was repaired in the end, so blessing upon you, Sandy. You saved my life.

The reason why I looked to Ie Naki Ko/Nobody's Boy Remi specifically is because that's where I feel the most "pure" energy from. It is a show that leans incredibly hard on it's techniques to get by but because of that it really embodies what I love about old anime-- It has a selfless reverence for its subject that drives you to watch and surrender your heart. Dezaki's powerful directing, Sugino's gorgeous drawings and Kobayashi's majestic paintings come together to make a work that shines. The setting is truly at the forefront with the characters getting lost in the grandeur. That's the attitude I had with SOREKARA: "There are things much greater than us, so isn't it wonderful that we are able to see them side-by-side?" There are many animation techniques that are cost-effective while still being utterly beautiful, I would love to copy them someday but I wasn't able to go that far yet. At least not in the demo. There's still time, I suppose... Studying limited animation from old anime is actually extremely useful when creating visual novels. Understanding the placement of cells and their layering/movement has given me even more ideas for stories!

I ended up going on a rant about anime again ^^" But it's so beautiful, you must now understand my heart going into the work. I always think of my characters and their journey, of course, but before that I think of the setting. I want the player to experience beautiful and mysterious things alongside their traveling companions. There is still so much more to make. I hope to incorporate more Dezaki-style techniques in this and future works. Please remember the true message of my works.... Not that love finds a way, or that your connections can transform your world...it's that....anime is very, very cool.

Thank you for reading 🙇🏽‍♂️

[magicalgirlmascot]

Alright who wants to see my old Bionicle humanizations? These were from my modern/college!AU Metru Uni which I made when I was in college. These were all posted on dA circa 2011-12ish, and you have to understand these were drawn by hand, scanned into a computer, and edited using a laptop trackpad and MS Paint. Get ready for a lot of Shoujo Legs and Weird Character Choices. (All images will have their descriptions in the alt text.)

So first of all you have to understand that Vakama was my babygirl for many many years. This guy has the worst social anxiety you've ever seen. Not sure why I decided to take away his glasses when he transformed considering that's one of my least favourite things but whatever.

THIS MAN HAS NO ASS. I mean none of them do but Matau especially, goddamn. Anyway he wanted to dye his hair green so bad but his mom wouldn't let him. This guy is a huge flirt and we stan. Also I think the second image is flipped for some reason.

Okay yeah the second image is definitely flipped why did I do that. I was genuinely trying to make Nokama look cute and fashionable here but also I didn't know how to draw skirts very well so. Yeah. Vakama and Matau were both instantly smitten with her when she showed up and honestly the endgame ship there was Vakama/Nokama but for real it should've been the three of them. God she was so fucking patient

Now I gotta say I have absolutely no clue why the hell I gave Onewa a punk aesthetic (it's not even that punk, really, just what I would've considered punk as a very sheltered teen in 2011) but it kinda fucks actually. He was such a bitch but also he was so right about basically everything. King <3

WHENUA MY BELOVED. He was the oldest out of all of them and straight up had a university degree already but had for some reason decided to go to college after to get qualifications for a job that definitely would have paid less than the job he was originally going for with the university degree but I was dumb as hell and also he had to be at college that was the point of the fic. He and Vakama were roommates (oh my god they were roommates)

Okay so the hairstyle. Um. I was obsessed with Wizard AnimalParade at the time. Also when he lifted the eyepatch on his transformed self he could zoom his vision in and out like a telescope. Also also he was obsessed with astronomy and thought astrology was stupid which. Is very funny writing KNPS now because that version of Nuju has exactly the same opinion

Now, I know what you're thinking. "Hey Rags how come the characters with brown and black as their theme colours are the only brown and black skinned characters" because I was fucking stupid that's why. Moving on.

One of the running gags I had in the manga version of this fic (YES there was a manga version, it only got about halfway through the second chapter) was that Lhikan always had bishounen sparkles every time he appeared. I wanted him to be a pretty boy so bad. I stand by this choice honestly Lhikan should be the prettiest boy. He should be more pretty than he is. VAKAMA SHOULD'VE HAD A BI LITTLE CRUSH ON HIM.

Honestly the only reason his eyes are white here is I forgot to colour them lmao. Dume worked in the college's security office and he was such an uptight old bitch. Look at his stupid little tie clip. This was also before I learned how to, like, make people look older, and so he just looks like a young man with a moustache lol. What learning to draw from Chris Hart books does to a mf

And to round off this part, please have one of the first pieces of digital art I ever did: a cover for the series! Back in the day fanfiction.net let you set a specific cover for a series so I drew this for that. I'm honestly really glad I found this again, I thought that it was lost to time and the only version I had access to was the extremely crunched version still up on ff.net. I drew this all by hand and did all the colouring and shading and stuff using Paint.net, which was a free program. The textures for the dirt and earth were made using MS Paint still though lol.

OKAY there are still about one million billion left to go but I'm calling it here for now so it doesn't get too long. I'll make another post with villains or something later.

Except also here have this no-context picture of Matau that was my deviantart profile picture for a long time.

[sarelcon]

Harpy Eda Progress (random stuff because wow this project has been pure chaos)

Progress has been made but it’s all over the place since I’m procrastinating willingly on some things and forced to wait on others. So here is a bit progress update of random stuff

1. Wig

I bought a lace front in gray from Arda Wigs and one of their long white clip-on ponytails. I crimped both the ponytail and the wig, dismantled the ponytail’s mesh base, and took out the white wefts to glue them onto the main wig. Then I went back and teased almost the entire wig and steamed it to tone down the flyaways. I actually went through the spiking process twice because I hated the first version and didn’t account for the ears. (First version on the left, semi final version on the right)

2. Ears

I have tiny baby ears so I wasn’t sure I could find prosthetics in my size that weren’t custom made (aka expensive). So naturally I decided to spend a lot of time- and some money- to make them myself. I went through the long process of live-casting my ears with alginate (the goopy stuff they use to take tooth impressions at the dentist) and made a plaster cast of my small baby ears. I did a sculpt with Monster Clay and did a second alginate mold and plaster cast to have a nice base for the final latex ears. For the actual ears, these are liquid latex tinted with white acrylic paint and they are brushed/dabbed onto the base ears in thin layers. After 15-20 layers, I have to apply a stupid amount of baby powder to keep the latex from sticking to itself, and then I can carefully peel them off the plaster masters. They just get glued on with Prosaide afterwards and are pretty comfortable to wear.

3. Feathers

I have been in Adobe Illustrator hell creating feather SVGs for the laser cutter software Lightburn so that I can have a machine cut EVA foam feathers for me while I’m busy avoiding my corset mock-up by doing a full fabric stash inventory. There are five feather sizes with four variants of shapes in each size. Every feather has a red outline and dozens of detail texture lines drawn as tapered lines. These are plopped onto appropriately sized art boards that match the cutting area of the laser cutter which is 15x15 inches. Adobe also exports SVGs at 72 ppi (pixels per inch) and Lightburn treats everything as 96 ppi so I had to rescale everything. (Yes, me and the owner of the laser cutter found this through trial and error). The end result is a gorgeous bunch of feathers that I did not have to engrave by hand. There’s currently about 120 out of over 400 feathers cut so far

Everything else is still in early stages or waiting to be done after something else finishes (like the dress or corset that will support the wings’ backplate)

[dawnthefluffyduck]

Just got out of class where we had our group critique; can finally post something I've had done for a couple days now 🎉🎉 project details/commentary/funny(?) story under cut because I don't know how to keep things brief

tl;dr: Made some stickers that show things that interest me in Japan for class :) might try to print them later on, if I do then I'll post that too

This was for Digital Art, it's another "draw concepts of a specific location," but I didn't like, draw where I live this time, so I can actually post this one online haha.

The actual instructions were: "Create six 3"x3" stickers that represent parts of a city, country, landmark, or attraction you would like to visit/have visited." I, a typical art student, chose to do Japan, but I didn't really wanna lean into the whole anime thing a lot, partly because I just don't watch it as often as I used to. I wanted to stick with architecture and major landmarks, but buildings are hard to draw repeatedly in a shorter time limit so I ended up drawing some food too. Also, I'm a percussionist, so I wanted to include a taiko drum just cause they're really cool

The lineart itself took the longest since I reeeaaaally wanted to emphasize a hand drawn feeling to the stickers. I felt this was the best way to make all of the stickers match stylistically, aside from general color matching. I couldnt entirely rely on colors to make them match because things like the ramen bowl had wayyy more colors than the buildings/mountains, and the onigiri was mostly one color. Matching the stickers was part of the grading criteria, so after a lot of brainstorming, I ended up deciding to put more attention to detail into the linework than to the color scheme (though I did try to weasel in that orangey red into as much as I could)

Illustrator did not like line style I used, 'cause apparently all those textured pens take a lot more to load than the normal ones (never had that problem in the program I normally use to draw, so it caught me off guard). Halfway into the project my laptop's fan would sound like a jet engine every time I opened the file; needless to say, progress was slowed a bit as the program started to get extremely laggy haha.

I wasn't able to start on the coloring until a few days before the project was due but I was still good on time . Ultimately ended up having to pull a near all nighter though, because Illustrator crashed in the middle of the coloring process (guessing bc of the lineart), which got rid of hours worth of work :D so cool, love that

Got it done, walked into class on Monday w/ three hours of sleep ready for critique, but five or so other people didn't finish theirs on time so prof ended up extending the due date anyway :D :D so cool very awesome

Can't really be mad though. I would've been happy if that courtesy was extended to me if I were in that spot, so I just went home and used the extra time to knock out some homework lol.

The extra time was worth it too cause everyone's turned out so cool :D wish I could share those too cause I loved looking at all of them during critique today

I said I just got out of class when I wrote this but I took so long to finish the post that two hours have passed since then,,

[kaelidascope]

Reblogging this on my art account but up until last year, I can 100% confirm this behavior is still actively happening on that hellsite. I started on Deviantart 16 years ago and over the duration of that time, I was in a lot of ARPG groups. One of the biggest rules those groups had and actively enforced with aggressive vigor was that under no circumstances could any piece of art worthy of in-game currency show any signs of referencing or tracing. Doesn't matter if it was free stock, paid stock, a similar expression to another artist, a pose of an actual animal. It was absolutely not allowed and a perma-ban offense. My entire online career was spent believing we were not allowed to do that *ever*. It was literally my job as an admin to cross reference suspicious art and search the internet for possible tracing/referencing. It was incredibly toxic and a perfect breeding ground for art style elitism exclusive to the exceptionally skilled and basically gave a giant middle finger to anyone who was self-taught or trying to improve. To be honest, you can see an obvious nose dive in the quality of my work between 2020-2022 because the art group I was in/an admin for at that time was so freaking anal about requirements for their art. The experience became more about large quantities of shitty art for daily loot gain and less about actually growing your skill set or expressing yourself artistically. For fucks sake, we couldn't even play with dynamic angles. It had to be full body, at least 3 hand drawn elements (my go to was rock stick tree) and NO pre-set brushes allowed. Like leaves, a brick texture, grass? Nah. Everything had to be hand drawn, no references, 100% original. Otherwise it wouldn't count and you'd be denied submission to the group.

Imagine my shock when I moved from DA to other platforms and I'm immediately seeing everyone and their mother using melon_soup pose references easily sourced from Pinterest. And they don't get called out for it??? Or perma-banned from every Fandom community within 10 miles of each other? And there's people who just make free poses for use??? *what?*

Still a bad habit I am in the process of overcoming but I deadass spent 16 years crippling myself and my skill growth because I really believed I wasn't allowed/we weren't supposed to use references 🧍‍♀️

randomly remembered how on deviantart in the aughts using images as references was treated as an actual cardinal sin. if a pose in something you had drawn by hand was 1:1 with an existing photo or another piece of art, it was considered the same as stealing. there were artists who sincerely insisted that references could only be used for practice and that if you wanted to draw something for the purpose of posting online you would need to have studied anatomy and color theory to the point where you could just Produce that thing from your mind with maybe the help of some general reference photos at best as reminders of what that thing looked like. insane amount of rigor to demand from a userbase of largely casual hobbyists. no wonder ms paint emo furry art is the only thing people remember fondly from that era.

[thomascarterpd]

Eat your way around Rarotonga

When it comes to planning the ultimate escape, Cook Islands holidays undoubtedly make it to the top of many travel wish lists. Known for their captivating beauty and tranquil ambiance, these Pacific jewels offer a paradise for those looking to unwind. While many are drawn by affordable Cook Islands holiday packages and irresistible Aitutaki resort deals, the islands offer a wealth of experiences that go beyond sun, sand, and sea.

One aspect that sets a Cook Islands holiday apart is the rich culinary landscape waiting to be explored, particularly in Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands. If you’re contemplating Cook Islands travel or have already booked your ticket, the gastronomic scene in Rarotonga is a journey in itself that you won’t want to miss. From traditional Polynesian fare to contemporary fusions, the island offers a multitude of flavours, making it a gastronomic haven for food lovers.

In an era where travel experiences are seeking to be as authentic as possible, Cook Island holidays present the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture — and what better way to do so than through food? As you map out your itinerary for Cook Island travel, be sure to carve out time to indulge in the diverse culinary offerings of Rarotonga. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or someone who simply enjoys a good meal, the island’s culinary scene is bound to be a highlight of your trip.

So, buckle up and get ready to eat your way around Rarotonga. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll share insider tips and must-visit eateries that will take your Cook Islands holiday to the next level. From morning brews to midnight snacks, consider this your gastronomic roadmap to a fulfilling Cook Islands travel adventure.

Our Top 10 Food Picks For Your Holiday to Rarotonga!

The Cook Islands are home to fantastic fresh produce, so it’s no surprise that food is a very prominent part of every Cook Islands holiday. Restaurants and cafés use locally caught seafood, tropical fruit and island vegetables, but they also have the luxury of importing anything that isn’t able to be grown locally from New Zealand.

1. Local Delicacies at Te Vara Nui Cultural Show.

No holiday is complete with tasting local favourites! Here are a few must-try local dishes:

* Rukau: which is mashed taro leaves cooked with onion and coconut milk, its looks a little unappetising, but it tastes delicious! * Ika Mata: this is Cook Islands Raw fish which is marinated in lemon juice and served in coconut cream * Poke: This is a sweet banana dish, which is often purple in colour. It is traditionally eaten instead of bread or potatoes, but is often eaten as a dessert due to its sweetness and pudding-like texture. * Nu: the young green drinking coconut. You could try your hand at collecting and husking your own, but is much easier to buy Nu from a local stall, the markets or the supermarket! Tip: Put a few Nu in the fridge — Cold Nu is the perfect thirst quencher on a hot Cook Island summer day!

2. Fresh Fish Sandwiches from Mooring’s Café

This little café is actually a shipping container that has been converted into a kitchen. Located right on the water, fresh fish is literally caught in the morning and taken straight off the boat and into the kitchen. Moorings is famous for its amazing fish sandwiches, and at under NZ$15 these huge sandwiches will keep you going all day!

3. Pastries from LBV Bakery & Café in Muri

Specialising in freshly made pastries, this is the perfect place to grab a quick breakfast or takeaway a sweet treat to enjoy later in the day! They also have proper sit-down options, great coffee & lots of lunch options.

4. A Burger from Palace

Palace is a local legacy, located near town in Avarua; you can’t miss trying a ‘wet cheese’ or the MONSTER ‘Palace’ burger on your next Cook Islands adventure. Not for the health nut, these huge burgers are perfect after a big day of activities and at only NZ$15 for the biggest item on the menu — you are sure to leave satisfied and with plenty of money left over.

5. Fine Dining at Tamarind House

This gorgeous Restaurant & Bar is located in Avarua District about 5 minutes from the airport. Offering stunning lagoon views and a selection sumptuous fine dining options, at a very reasonable price. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two! They also offer buffet options & cater for weddings and events.

Read the full article to know more about Eat your way around Rarotonga

[katherinemathew]

Eat your way around Rarotonga

When it comes to planning the ultimate escape, Cook Islands holidays undoubtedly make it to the top of many travel wish lists. Known for their captivating beauty and tranquil ambiance, these Pacific jewels offer a paradise for those looking to unwind. While many are drawn by affordable Cook Islands holiday packages and irresistible Aitutaki resort deals, the islands offer a wealth of experiences that go beyond sun, sand, and sea.

One aspect that sets a Cook Islands holiday apart is the rich culinary landscape waiting to be explored, particularly in Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands. If you’re contemplating Cook Islands travel or have already booked your ticket, the gastronomic scene in Rarotonga is a journey in itself that you won’t want to miss. From traditional Polynesian fare to contemporary fusions, the island offers a multitude of flavours, making it a gastronomic haven for food lovers.

In an era where travel experiences are seeking to be as authentic as possible, Cook Island holidays present the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture — and what better way to do so than through food? As you map out your itinerary for Cook Island travel, be sure to carve out time to indulge in the diverse culinary offerings of Rarotonga. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie or someone who simply enjoys a good meal, the island’s culinary scene is bound to be a highlight of your trip.

So, buckle up and get ready to eat your way around Rarotonga. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll share insider tips and must-visit eateries that will take your Cook Islands holiday to the next level. From morning brews to midnight snacks, consider this your gastronomic roadmap to a fulfilling Cook Islands travel adventure.

Our Top 10 Food Picks For Your Holiday to Rarotonga!

The Cook Islands are home to fantastic fresh produce, so it’s no surprise that food is a very prominent part of every Cook Islands holiday. Restaurants and cafés use locally caught seafood, tropical fruit and island vegetables, but they also have the luxury of importing anything that isn’t able to be grown locally from New Zealand.

1. Local Delicacies at Te Vara Nui Cultural Show.

No holiday is complete with tasting local favourites! Here are a few must-try local dishes:

* Rukau: which is mashed taro leaves cooked with onion and coconut milk, its looks a little unappetising, but it tastes delicious! * Ika Mata: this is Cook Islands Raw fish which is marinated in lemon juice and served in coconut cream * Poke: This is a sweet banana dish, which is often purple in colour. It is traditionally eaten instead of bread or potatoes, but is often eaten as a dessert due to its sweetness and pudding-like texture. * Nu: the young green drinking coconut. You could try your hand at collecting and husking your own, but is much easier to buy Nu from a local stall, the markets or the supermarket! Tip: Put a few Nu in the fridge — Cold Nu is the perfect thirst quencher on a hot Cook Island summer day!

2. Fresh Fish Sandwiches from Mooring’s Café

This little café is actually a shipping container that has been converted into a kitchen. Located right on the water, fresh fish is literally caught in the morning and taken straight off the boat and into the kitchen. Moorings is famous for its amazing fish sandwiches, and at under NZ$15 these huge sandwiches will keep you going all day!

3. Pastries from LBV Bakery & Café in Muri

Specialising in freshly made pastries, this is the perfect place to grab a quick breakfast or takeaway a sweet treat to enjoy later in the day! They also have proper sit-down options, great coffee & lots of lunch options.

4. A Burger from Palace

Palace is a local legacy, located near town in Avarua; you can’t miss trying a ‘wet cheese’ or the MONSTER ‘Palace’ burger on your next Cook Islands adventure. Not for the health nut, these huge burgers are perfect after a big day of activities and at only NZ$15 for the biggest item on the menu — you are sure to leave satisfied and with plenty of money left over.

Read the full article to know more about Eat your way around Rarotonga

#spacificatravel #cookislandsholidays #cookIslandstravel

[desiree-machine]

03 - THE PORT OF PALERMO

Ur buys a cappuccino from a really friendly barista

Ur has just arrived in the central court of the brand new Port of Palermo. He is sweating from the long journey to get there - the promise of the purest of milk and halls more grand and opulently decorated than those of the richest individuals call people from far away. Dehydrated and dreary, he spots a food truck selling coffee and joins the queue. The barista serving the coffee is uncharacteristically nice and writes his name correctly, despite it being 4’000 years out of date. “Thanks”, says Ur Nammu, “could you please tell me the direction of the fountain of milk?”. “The fountain is through the labyrinth you can’t get lost in”, replies the barista, whilst pointing at a thicket of bushes with an opening in them off to one side. She hands him a cappuccino in a small cup. “Thanks. What’s your name?”, asks Ur. “My name is Poly-Lipa”, replies the barista, “I wonder, when you go, if I stay on your mind?[1] Ur gives her an awkward nod and shuffles away from the food truck slowly, cappuccino in hand. Her gaze follows him as he disappears into the labyrinth.

Ur enters the labyrinth you can’t get lost in

Ur walks along the paths between the tall hedges. Above him he can see the dome of the central court stretching away. He can already hear the sound of milk crashing down. At every turn, a sign clearly tells him which way to go. The maze is actually very short and simple, without any form of complication. After 2 minutes and 37 seconds, Ur leaves the maze and arrives on the other side. He is surprised and stands for a moment to collect his breath and take a sip from the cappuccino. As he is looking around, the same barista from the food truck appears in front of him again with a big grin. It is Poly-Lipa. Before he can say anything, she sings to him in a loud voice “Let's get physical!” Ur is startled and spills some of his coffee on his trousers. He responds: “Thanks for your offer. But where I come from, if a man accused the wife of a man of adultery, and the river ordeal proved her innocent, then the man who had accused her must pay one-third of a mina of silver.”[3] Poly Lipa, however, bursts into song again: “But you're here now and you're turning me on. I wanna feel a different kinda tension. Yeah, you guessed it, the kind that's fun.” At this point, Ur loses his temper: “I must now go to the fountain of milk. Please tell me where that is or leave me be.” Poly-Lipa is saddened and begins to cry. Ur, who is emotionally constipated, just leaves her again and walks off. 

Ur makes a contract in the DeLaval Rotary E500 contracting machine 

Ur follows the sound of milk crashing down. Soon he turns a corner and sees the fountain of milk before him. He finds himself in a great domed hall, walled on each side by tropical trees and shrubs. The ceiling is formed by a massive dome, in the centre of which there is a round opening. The milk flows from this opening and falls down into a vortex below. Paths lead between the vegetation, towards a square that surrounds the vortex of milk. On the square surrounding the fountain and vortex of milk below lies the DeLaval Rotary E500. Ur is drawn towards the fountain, where a queue has formed in front of the E500 contracting machine. The machine is composed of a rotary disc of small booths, each with a selection of tubes for milk injection. The disc is rotating slowly around the fountain of milk. Each person from the queue is funnelled into a booth, where they are connected to the tubes. Ur gets on as well and is connected to the milk supply. He can already taste its silky creamy texture against his lips. He is hungry for the milk and begins to salivate as he stares ahead at the milk cascading down. Three booths to his right, Poly-Lipa appears and is connected to the tubes well. Her eyes are still red from the tears and she stares straight ahead. As the last individual is connected to the tubes, the E500 begins to rotate more quickly. Then the cascade of milk from the dome begins to slow as the milk is diverted from the fountain to the E500. Milk pulsates in the tubes and flows into the individuals in each booth. Ur and Poly-Lipa are drenched in milk as 4.5 cubic metres of milk begin to wash through their bodies per minute. 

In this moment Ur realised that the true quest wasn’t for the milk of Palermo. The milk pulsating through his veins, Ur screamed out and locked eyes with Lipa to his right. She looked like an alien, quite unlike the person from the maze and the food truck earlier. As the E500 rotated faster and faster, the surroundings blurred and became indeterminate. As they stared at each other they realised that the quest for Truth is more precious than its possession. [4] Language delineates the boundaries of our consciousness and the milk had helped them learn to speak to one another. [5] There are only multiplicities of multiplicities forming a single assemblage, operating in the same assemblage: packs in masses and masses in packs. [6] In this epiphanic moment they knew then that it was no longer about the milk. It was about becoming the rotating E500. It was about Ur Nammu becoming Poly Lipa and Poly Lipa becoming Ur Nammu and Ur Nammu and Poly Lipa becoming E500. And so on and on. One assemblage rotating and drinking milk, screaming within itself. 

On a hill above Palermo the 20’400’000 cows grazed on some grass. They smiled to themselves, knowing they had done a good job. 

References

[1] Dua Lipa - Break my Heart [2] (Eisenman, Written into the Void) [3] Code of Ur Nammu [4] Farid ud-Din Attar - The Conference of the Birds [5] Wittgenstein [6] Deleuze and Guattari - A Thousand Plateaus

[maacwan]

Making Your Passion Your Career: 6 Reasons Why 3D Animation Is a Profession You Should Consider

Over the past few decades, the art of animation has developed rapidly. Although there is still a place for traditional, hand-drawn animation, three-dimensional models and virtual environments are being used in more and more projects. Take advantage of the chance to study at the top Animation courses in Pune.

Anyone with the relevant interests and aptitudes should consider a career as a 3D animator. There are six very strong arguments for finding an animation mentor and getting ready for a successful career in this enthralling industry.

1. Exciting 3D animation

Some people may find comfort in the comparatively slow evolution of some industries. The 3D animation industry is at the other end of the spectrum, where new innovations and tools are always having an impact.

Of course, Maya and other common platforms will need to be learned by any professional 3D animator. Even these standard programmes constantly add new capabilities, so there is a lot to learn just to stay up to date with the fundamentals.

Researchers are always coming up with new and improved methods for 3D rendering and animation that simulate reality. In recent years, the industry has experienced degrees of realism that were previously unimaginable thanks to sophisticated techniques like subsurface scattering of simulated light.

All of these and many more improvements are a part of becoming a 3D animator. The 3D animation industry is interesting to work in despite being very developed and well-established.

2. 3D Animation Uses Technology a Lot

Even though it certainly isn't the first thing that comes to mind when discussions about STEM subjects start, 3D animation depends heavily on a variety of technologies. Few sectors now use cutting-edge technology more extensively than the rendering industry, which uses high-end computers and sensitive digital tablets.

Because of this, 3D animation is particularly appealing to those who enjoy technology and wish to apply it in novel ways. If you work as a 3D animator, you will constantly be around stunning, cutting-edge technology.

3. Enjoyable 3D animation

Some occupations distance workers from the results of their effort so much that they never really feel a connection. Every 3D animator has the opportunity to observe how their work converts into actual, tangible results.

Even individuals who concentrate on rather specialised operations within the industry can attest to this. A texture artist will always be able to observe how specific projects turn out in reality even if they don't have much of an impact on the broader picture.

4. Creative 3D Animation

Everyone likes to express their creativity, and 3D animators have many options to do so. In the business world, creativity in new ideas, designs, and thoughts will always be valued.

In comparison to many other creative jobs, 3D animators also have excellent levels of job stability. When it comes to those who appreciate both originality and practicality, that combination is frequently difficult to beat.

5. Demand for 3D Animation

All types of businesses are now considering how creating videos can boost their performance and brand recognition. In many instances, 3D animation proves to be the greatest and most economical method for producing commercially successful clips and feature films.

When you combine it with more established demand sources like media firms, the future of 3D animation appears to be very promising. Newcomers to the field should anticipate strong demand for their offerings.

6. Enjoyable 3D animation

While some jobs are financially lucrative, they are rarely really enjoyable. While the pay for 3D animators may not be as high as that of programmers or financial analysts, it does represent a very enjoyable and interesting line of work.

[maacwanowrie]

Making Your Passion Your Career: 6 Reasons Why 3D Animation Is a Profession You Should Consider

Over the past few decades, the art of animation has developed rapidly. Although there is still a place for traditional, hand-drawn animation, three-dimensional models and virtual environments are being used in more and more projects. Take advantage of the chance to study at the top Animation courses in Pune.

 Anyone with the relevant interests and aptitudes should consider a career as a 3D animator. There are six very strong arguments for finding an animation mentor and getting ready for a successful career in this enthralling industry.

 1. Exciting 3D animation

Some people may find comfort in the comparatively slow evolution of some industries. The 3D animation industry is at the other end of the spectrum, where new innovations and tools are always having an impact.

 Of course, Maya and other common platforms will need to be learned by any professional 3D animator. Even these standard programmes constantly add new capabilities, so there is a lot to learn just to stay up to date with the fundamentals.

 Researchers are always coming up with new and improved methods for 3D rendering and animation that simulate reality. In recent years, the industry has experienced degrees of realism that were previously unimaginable thanks to sophisticated techniques like subsurface scattering of simulated light.

 All of these and many more improvements are a part of becoming a 3D animator. The 3D animation industry is interesting to work in despite being very developed and well-established.

 2. 3D Animation Uses Technology a Lot

Even though it certainly isn't the first thing that comes to mind when discussions about STEM subjects start, 3D animation depends heavily on a variety of technologies. Few sectors now use cutting-edge technology more extensively than the rendering industry, which uses high-end computers and sensitive digital tablets.

 Because of this, 3D animation is particularly appealing to those who enjoy technology and wish to apply it in novel ways. If you work as a 3D animator, you will constantly be around stunning, cutting-edge technology.

 3. Enjoyable 3D animation

Some occupations distance workers from the results of their effort so much that they never really feel a connection. Every 3D animator has the opportunity to observe how their work converts into actual, tangible results.

 Even individuals who concentrate on rather specialised operations within the industry can attest to this. A texture artist will always be able to observe how specific projects turn out in reality even if they don't have much of an impact on the broader picture.

 4. Creative 3D Animation

Everyone likes to express their creativity, and 3D animators have many options to do so. In the business world, creativity in new ideas, designs, and thoughts will always be valued.

 In comparison to many other creative jobs, 3D animators also have excellent levels of job stability. When it comes to those who appreciate both originality and practicality, that combination is frequently difficult to beat.

 5. Demand for 3D Animation

All types of businesses are now considering how creating videos can boost their performance and brand recognition. In many instances, 3D animation proves to be the greatest and most economical method for producing commercially successful clips and feature films.

 When you combine it with more established demand sources like media firms, the future of 3D animation appears to be very promising. Newcomers to the field should anticipate strong demand for their offerings.

 6. Enjoyable 3D animation

While some jobs are financially lucrative, they are rarely really enjoyable. While the pay for 3D animators may not be as high as that of programmers or financial analysts, it does represent a very enjoyable and interesting line of work.

[mycreativitysblog]

A2 Cow Ghee: Benefits

Ghee is just one of the staple foods in every Indian home and also is used as a main ingredient for cooking. From children to expecting females, Ghee is recommended for everyone as it is good for bone thickness, helps in the body's growth and also advancement, as well as does not lower the excellent cholesterol degree.

Ghee is made from cow, buffalo, goat, as well as lamb milk. Nevertheless, the purest sort of Desi Cow Ghee is called the A2 Cow Ghee, which can only be created utilizing pure A2 milk (A2 Cow milk) from cows coming from India or typically described as Desi Cows. Now, allow's get to comprehend what exactly is A2 ghee and also how it is a much healthier choice.

What is A2 Cow Ghee?

As already pointed out, A2 Desi Cow Ghee is the purest form of ghee made completely from the milk drawn out from desi cows. It is prepared by complying with the standard bilona or spinning technique. Firstly, the milk is curdled and after that hand-churned or motor-churned. After that, the butter collected while doing so is heated until the cow ghee of desi A2 is obtained.

It is considered a much healthier alternative to routine ghee as the main active ingredient of A2 ghee, A2 cow milk, does not include a kind of β-casein protein called the A1 protein. This healthy protein is thought about harmful to the body as well as has more adverse results on the lactose intolerant. This ghee is also known as one of the most nutrition-dense version for all age groups. The most effective component is that a person can find this ghee online easily!

What are the Characteristics & Contents of this Ghee?

earthomaya A2 Desi Cow Ghee, as already stated, is completely made from A2 cow milk. No other active ingredients, additives, or chemicals are included in this ghee. Below are the features of A2 ghee:

It has a yellow-colored colour, which is due to the visibility of a colouring pigment referred to as Beta-carotene located in A2 cow milk. Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that is a vitamin-A precursor.

It has a grainy texture, an extremely desirable attribute, as it indicates that when generating the ghee, a reduced fire was used.

It has an abundant aroma, which aids it blend precisely with any meal.

A2 Cow Ghee Perks

Below are the A2 Ghee advantages you should recognize:

1. Excellent source of Antioxidants, Vitamins, & Minerals

It is one of the best natural antioxidants as well as an abundant resource of vitamin B2, B3, that aids develop resistance and lowers lotion cholesterol. It is high in Omega 3 as well as 9 too.

2. Aids in Digestion

A2 milk ghee can be absorbed extremely easily, which is why it is a perfect choice for any age groups. It aids in correct food digestion and also prevents irregularity. This ghee is recognized to be having natural detoxing homes as it has butyric acid, which aids in nutrients.

3. It can Boost Immunity

A2 ghee contains a number of crucial vitamins like Vit A, E, K, as well as D; all these important nutrients help in building immunity. These vitamins additionally help in the correct performance of the mind and also heart. A2 Ghee is advantageous for developing bone thickness too.

4. Decreases Inflammation

This ghee is rich in conjugated linoleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory buildings.

5. It can Aid Treat Dry as well as Burnt Skin

A2 ghee, when used on completely dry and even scorched skin, renders a comforting result and can heal various skin ailments.

6. It has a Greater Smoke Point

This indicates that A2 ghee does not launch any toxic fumes when cooked at a high temperature. Whereas regular oils create hazardous fumes when heated at a heat.

7. It can Aid Treat Various other Wellness Issues

A2 cow ghee has actually confirmed to be great in avoiding and dealing with a number of health and wellness issues like heart blockages, enhancing bone health, healing stomach concerns, dealing with bronchial asthma, as well as curing stomach conditions.

A2 Cow Ghee v/s Butter/Oil

Conjectures concerning which one is better, ghee or butter, has been walking around for years. However, numerous research studies and investigates have actually verified that ghee is a much more secure and also healthier alternative to butter or vegetable oil. More nutrients than self-made ghee or a typical container of butter or oil are readily available in the purest form of ghee created from the milk of A2 cows. Besides, here are some facts that sustain these researches meticulously:

According to the facts offered above, Cow ghee comes out to be far better and also much healthier than butter or oil. A2 ghee contains more nutrients than regular butter or oil. The smoke point is additionally higher in Ghee, which implies it does not create any hazardous fumes which food preparation at a heat.

Is A2 Ghee Healthier than Routine Ghee?

Normal ghee may contain additives and also fabricated colourings, which can be damaging to the body. Also, routine ghee does not consist of as several nutrients as that of A2 cow ghee. 

It can additionally deteriorate health by increasing cholesterol as well as fats. Henceforth, it appears that A2 ghee is much better than normal ghee. Besides, it is thicker disparity, and extra ghee is made. Ghee is superior in flavour, healthier, as well as great for food digestion, gotten from A2 milk. A2 cow ghee is rough in texture and also is made by heating butter on reduced flame for a very long time.

Among Ayurveda's a lot of cherished foods, ghee has amazing recovery properties. From daal, khichdi to halwas and chapatis; ghee is one kitchen area staple we never obtain enough of. But, a lot of people refrain from taking in ghee worrying about the weight gain misconception ghee lugs with it. 

The fact is that ghee made from natural butter of pasture-raised cows has CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) that help in weight loss as well as has high nutrient worth. A2 Ghee is among the wealthiest resources of linoleic acid and also has numerous medicinal advantages. Wondering what does A2 ghee means? What is the distinction in between regular desi ghee and A2 ghee? Read this blog site to understand about A2 ghee.

A2 ghee is made from pure-bred, finest milk of Gir cows. Various other foreign-bred cows are genetically altered in labs by blending various ranges to increase milk production at the sacrifice of quality. 

Unlike various other ghees that are made mechanically with a focus on quantity, A2 Ghee is used the conventional 'Hand-Churned Bilona Refine', which keeps the process warmth at a minimum as well as preserves optimum nutrients. First, the milk is alloted to naturally curdle. 

Then, the curd and also water are delicately hand-churned up until the nourishment fat rises to the top. This is then slow-cooked to perfection with patience. There is no involvement of machinery and chemicals.

A2 Ghee Advantages & Nutrition Facts A2 Ghee nutrition realities

A2 Gir Cow Bilona Ghee has essential macro as well as micronutrients that fulfills the day-to-day dietary need of the body It is an abundant source of antioxidants and important vitamins like Vit B2, B12, B6, C, E, and also K, Omega-3 and also Omega-6 fatty acids and healthy and balanced amino acids.

Nurtures the body.

Whether applied externally or taken internally, A2 Ghee nurtures as well as lubes body tissues. According to Ayurveda, consuming ghee in the morning on a vacant stomach treats the body like rasa, which is a significant source of nourishment for cells in the body and also improves the procedure of cell restoration.

Boosts food digestion & absorption

A2 Ghee boosts the secretion of digestion acids in the belly that aid break down food. It additionally aids eliminate toxic substances as well as promotes elimination, therefore boosting gastrointestinal quality. It likewise enhances the absorption of nutrients from the food we eat.

Rises resistance (ojas).

Around 80% of your immunity depends on your intestine health. A2 ghee enhances digestive tract wellness consequently it additionally aids increase immunity and detox the body. This immunity-boosting food additionally loads an effective combination of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant advantages that makes it incredibly hard for conditions to prosper.

Great for heart health.

Although most individuals associate Ghee with fat and a decrease in heart wellness, the presence of Omega-3 fats in A2 ghee decreases cholesterol level as well as supply a healthy and balanced boost to the heart.

Boosts mind function.

Normal consumption of A2 Ghee nurtures the brain and also nervous system and enhances the cognitive functioning of a person. It helps increase memory, intelligence as well as concentration power.

Bone wellness.

A2 Ghee helps reduce swelling therefore it helps stop bone deterioration as well as maintains your bones strong. It can be consumed consistently or made use of for body massage for the lubrication of joints and reduce joint discomforts.

Important nutrition for youngsters.

A2 ghee for babies is necessary as a result of its remarkable top quality as well as nutrition material. It is a vital force resource for growing kids. It aids in raising memory and also brainpower and decreases the threat of neurological problems like ADHD because of the presence of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Heals & moisturises the skin.

A2 Ghee, when applied on dry and even burned skin, renders a relaxing impact and also can deal with different skin disorders. Also completely dry and also chapped lips can be made smooth and also soft by applying ghee on them. Taking In A2 Ghee with milk during the night makes hair and skin healthy and balanced.

Healthy and balanced alternative to cooking oil.

A2 Gir Cow Bilona Ghee has a smoke factor of around 450 ° F that is greater than a lot of veggie oils and also butter. For that reason, when cooking at extremely heats, ghee does not release poisonous fumes as well as retains the nutritional elements of the food.

The most effective component regarding ghee is that it not only makes you healthy and balanced from within yet it likewise improves the preference of any kind of recipe you put it in! In this blog site, we have provided sufficient reasons for 'why should you go with A2 cow ghee?' So, what are you waiting for? Get your container of A2 Ghee full of preference, nutrition and also wisdom of Ayurvedic benefits today!