#gladioluses

[letmeinimafairy]

The making of painted stones

Well, a few times I was asked to show the process of miniature paintings on stones, and here is my first attempt to capture and explain it. Warning - I only have my phone's camera at my disposal, so the quality is not very good.

Firstly - an idea for the image. Every stone has something in its pattern that can be a starting point for developing an imagery. The stone I picked for this one is a beautiful Picasso jasper, and in this case I was looking for a stone for a specific idea I've already had in mind. Spontaneous improvisation dictated by the stone's pattern is also great but I decided to pick something more definitive for better illustrating the process.

This jasper's pattern already has outlines that can be developed into a landscape without painting it over too much. I don't like it when stones are just mindlessly covered by slapping a random image on it, ignoring the colours, textures and patterns.

Here's the idea - ruins of an amphitheatre overgrown with red gladioluses. I know, I know, but I'm very interested in the initial mystical sacrificial background of gladiators. So here it is, arena covered in red, swords in the sand, but it's finally quiet.

Before we start, a stone must be varnished - minerals are porous, and lacquer smoothes its surface. I paint with tempera - most artists who work in lacquer miniatures use oils, but tempera allows quicker process, which is important for me. I'm autistic and my executive dysfunction makes working with oils difficult - my sudden bursts of activity won't match with drying timings and such. So, tempera for me.

Starting with sketching the outlines of the ruins and painting our light source, the sun and red clouds. I'm trying to work with a palette that the stone already has and make the painting as harmonious as possible.

Erasing auxiliary lines as we continue.

Done with the first layer - the walls and the sky. After the paint dries, I apply varnish (I use Novol clearcoat, car varnish - it's very durable). There can be as many layers as you need.

Now - the flowers and details.

After the painting is finished, it'll need several layers of varnish. And some fine sandpaper (1500) in-between the finishing layers for better grip.

And here it is! time to think abou a necklace for this one.

I'm not sure how useful I can be and what aspects you would like to know, so feel free to ask. I'm not sure I can make a good enough video with my current phone, so this'll have to wait. I tried to skip all the musings about ideas and finding stories, but whatever. And the time needed for work - I don't know. There was a month-long pause in the making of this one, due to a couple of emergencies that knocked me down for some time, and it's not easy for me in general due to my mental state - sometimes I can make a painting in two days, sometimes it takes years, nothing is certain with me, especially now. But well, here's what I do.

[dandiest-art]

Birth Month Flowers

Get them -> here <-

Other months here

July - Waterlilies

August - Gladioluses

September - Morning Glories

October - Marigolds

November - Chrysanthemums

December - Narcissus

[dimeadozencows]

HEAVY TF2 TUMMY ‼️‼️‼️

I CANT BELIEVE YOU ANSWERED MY POST GSJDHDJ THANK U Here you go:

I love him so much i did a scrapbooking about it

Close ups:

@heavytf2tummy enjoy medic👍🏽❤️

[lonelymagpies]

So, out of the blue, I remembered of my 2020 crush Gladiolus Amicitia and now I’m down bad again.

[terubakudan]

JOI 4 Moodboards/Phone BGs

Combi-version below the cut:

[graviconscientia]

I wanted to create a little bouquet, to speak for me. It's a shame that my mind is a little too fried to remember any meanings... A little nosegay of weeds is the best I can manage, it seems.

[lina-vas-dom]

Что в душе моей? Нежность и белые птицы, Россыпь мыслей и чувств. Звуки песен любимых, Собираю тепло и уют по крупицам, Чтобы греться в холодные, мрачные зимы…

Там, в груди — необъятное, тёплое солнце. Гладиолусы. Лист, на ветру шелестящий. Я теперь научилась ни с кем не бороться, Оставаясь при этом собой, настоящей... /Алеся Синеглазая

What's in my soul? Tenderness and white birds, A scattering of thoughts and feelings. Sounds of songs I love Gathering warmth and cosiness in bits and pieces, To keep me warm in the cold, bleak winters. There's a vast, warm sun in my chest. Gladioluses. A leaf rustling in the wind. I've learnt not to fight anyone now, while remaining myself, the real me… / Alesya Blue-Eyed

[aritsukemo]

AriTsukemo's 2025 STELLARONHVNTERS'S Appreciation Reading Party

Oh my gosh, you actually came!! I'm so glad to see you back!! Don't let anyone else know this, but you're my favorite customer!! I love seeing you come back here for something to read and even though this is a private affair, I just couldn't resist inviting you!! >.<

...What's with all of this? Well I'm so glad you asked! On February 14th, I officially became a member of the @stellaronhvnters and ever since I've made such joyous memories with everyone!! My life has been on the up n' up ever since I made these new friends and I just wanted to show my thanks to those amazing people! (❁´◡`❁)

This is an indefinite project for me that will likely take months to finish. Nevertheless, it's official start date will begin in two days between the hours of 3pm and 8pm CST!! That said, here's the idea...

Each member will get...

A book written by me specifically with them in mind!! ( A fanfic ranging from 1000 to 20000 words with a randomized au about one of three of their top favs from Genshin, HSR, or ALNST )

Flowers, tea, and a tasty treat!! ( That will hint towards the kind of fanfic it'll be )

A personalized letter from yours truly!! ( At the end of each fanfic )

For clarification..

⇻ Your book covering will indicate what fandom you're getting!

A golden covering with silver vines on the face is Honkai Star Rail A brown covering with heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back is Genshin Impact A black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine is Alien Stage

⇻ Your flowers will determine if your fic is ambiguous, romantic, or platonic!

White Orchids, Dark Pink Roses, Pink Carnations, Camellias, Pink & Purple Hydrangeas, and Purple & Orange Zinnias will indicate ambiguousness! Alstroemerias, Chrysanthemums, Yellow Orchids, Sunflowers, Yellow Roses, Irises, Pink Tulips, Lilies, Freesias, Gladioluses, Daffodils, Dahlias, Daisies, Pink & Green Zinnias, and Bulbous Buttercups will indicate platonic love! Red & Maroon Tulips, Red Orchids, Asters, Red Roses, Peonies, Gardenias, Azaleas, and Forget-me-nots will indicate romantic love! Please note that mixtures can be indications as well! ( Ex. A bouquet of White Orchids and Asters can indicate a mainly ambiguous fic with possible romantic undertones! )

⇻ Your tea will determine if the fic will contain any dark themes ( Ex. Mental illnesses, suicide/suicide attempts, abuse of any kind, graphic violence, etc. )

White tea, Oolong tea, Black tea, Rooibos tea, Mint tea, Hibiscus tea and Herbal tea will indicates yes! Ceylon tea, Pu-erh tea, Matcha tea, Yellow tea, Earl Grey tea, Jasmine tea, Assam tea, Chamomile tea, Masala tea, and Purple tea will indicate no!

⇻ Your treat/snack will determine the main genre of the fic!

An Apricot Danish, Banana Pudding Cup, Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Pie, Honey Tarts, Cinnamon Buns & Ice Cream, Macaroons, Chocolate Mousse, Red Velvet Cakes & Cupcakes, and Brownies will indicate Fluff, Fluff to Angst, Hurt/Comfort! A Lemon Meringue Pie, Dark Chocolate Strawberries, Key Lime Pie, Pretzels & Cheese Crackers, Blueberry Scones, Brown Butter Waffles, Apple Crisps, and Rose-shaped Cranberry Puff Pastries will indicate Angst, Angst to Fluff, or Hurt/No Comfort! Some Jester Hat Vanilla Custards, Candy Sushi, Hamburger Cake, French Toast French Fries, Funfetti Cupcakes, Butterscotch Pudding and Raspberry Tart Cakes will indicate Crack/Humor!

For Crow / @rainswept... ( 🐦‍⬛)

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of white orchids, earl grey tea, and brown butter waffles!

Your gift will be brought to your table on April 13th!

For Vessa / @kurogira ( 👻 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red roses, ceylon tea, and strawberry cheesecake!

Your gift will be brought to your table on April 27th!

For Mari / @castorizz ( 💕 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of gladioluses, jasmine tea, and macaroons!

Your gift will be brought to your table on May 4th!

For Mhie / @iceunhie ( 🪻 )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of peonies, purple tea, and apple pie!

Your gift will be brought to your table on May 25th!

For Rei / @papiliotao ( 💜 )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red & orange tulips, chamomile tea, and an apricot danish!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 1st!

For Vee / @vxnuslogy ( 📸 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red roses and pink carnations, masala tea, and honey tarts!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 15th!

For Artemis / @mikashisus ( 🍃 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of forget-me-nots, hibiscus tea, and blueberry scones!

Your gift will be brought to your table on June 29th!

For Seth / @harque ( ♣️ )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of asters, matcha tea, and a plate of brownies!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Gwen / @tragedy-of-commons ( 🎮 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of maroon tulips, yellow tea, and cinnamon buns with a side of your favorite ice cream!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Atlys / @st6rly ( 💪 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of red orchids, oolong tea, and dark chocolate strawberries!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Illu / @milksnake-tea ( 🍵 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of dahlias, rooibos tea, and apple crisps!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Sunni / @scribs-dibs ( ☀️ )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of azaleas, chamomile tea, and red velvet cupcakes!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Zafi / @pinkxpantha ( 🍪 )

A book with a golden covering and silver vines on the face! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of dark pink roses, pu-erh tea, and a banana pudding cup!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Ayame / @fleetingpetal ( 🌷 )

A book with a brown covering and heart-shaped ivory surrounding the face and back! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of orange zinnias, white tea, and a lemon meringue pie!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Wysty / @wystiix ( 🐈‍⬛ )

A book with a black covering with planets and dying stars on the spine! To accompany this, I'm gifting you a bouquet of gardenias, black tea, and pretzels with cheese crackers!

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Icarus / @rusted-pride ( 💛 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Riko / @https-sourlimes ( 💫 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Sam / @singularity-sam ( 🧡 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Victoria / @theother-victoria ( 🎲 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Zira / @knnichs ( 🐤 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Snob / @snobwaffles ( 🧇 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Choki / @chokifandom ( 🪽 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For June / @your-sleeparalysisdem0n ( 🕸️ )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Crys / @luvkinich ( ❄️ )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Kou / @luvether ( 🐣 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Cee / @kazucee ( 🐰 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Nyx / @gl4di0lus ( 💐 )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Mira / @m1ckeyb3rry (💄)

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

For Neptune / @eterjie ( ☪️ )

Your gift is still being prepared! Please wait a moment..

+ A special guest! ( 🪷 )

⇻ Please note that..

This event applies to the members I have met and talked to. That said, even members I know are no longer in the server are getting an appreciation gift! Members I have not met will not be included, however.

This event applies to the members up to March 14th so any future members will not be included!

I'm aware of how rushed/horrible this looks but this is just to solidify my goals + avoid getting overwhelmed by looking at a long, completed list if that makes sense.

This list will be updated with everyone's gifts when I see fit so look out for that!

For those on the list, please let me know of any url changes or anything like that so you can be properly notified when I post your fics!

This event is not only to show my appreciation but to challenge myself and put my writing skills to the test! That said, try not to drag me if the fics aren't the best...

Dividers were made by me, pictures used are from Pinterest, post formatting is inspired by @stellaronhvnters's Love Letters 2024 Event!

[brachiobrutality]

flowers for alenoah !!

they're supposed to be peonies & snapdragons (noah) + gladioluses & red dahlias (alejandro)

though idk how well you can tell w/ those petals lmao ‼️

my personal fav:

[fischlich]

what flower/plant would you associate with BSAR?

i did not. mean to take 10 thousand years to answer this. why did it take so long? i couldnt decide and it was Haunting me. what plant fits BSAR best... it kept me up at night

planty wise usually i just put misc moss and ferns and shrubs but i really wanted to play around with flower symbolism so i decided to choose gladiolus and asphodel! (chosen with the help of my friends bc i was hopeless at deciding on my own lol) Gladiolus because they (according to google) represent strength of character and moral integrity, which i thought would be fitting since the Nation frames BSARs as divine tools of liberation. Asphodel too however because (again according to google) they represent death and mourning, so i thought it would be fun to include them as a reference to BSAR actually being nothing more than tools of death and destruction in a senseless war. i put way too much thought into this. anyways heres a sketchy doodle of 777 my favorite bussard all plantied up with gladioluses and asphodels. dont look to hard at the gladioluses though i got really lazy

[cloudeecat]

drops this and runs

Wifies fell out of the world.

i think it’s the first time i’ve put such focus on an inanimate object. it was pretty fun ngl

in the second picture the flowers are white gladiolus flowers and forget-me-nots. gladioluses represent remembrance, honor, faithfulness and strength (among other things) while forget-me-nots represent everlasting love and memory. do with that what you will

i might not like drawing parrotx2 but odyssey duo lives in my heart

[v-o-i-d-p-u-n-k]

The permit office guy with Gladioluses (from Skizz and Scar)

[lifesteal-headcanons]

Coming back in with the omegaverse stuff,,,,,

Clown's scent is surprisingly sharp and strong for an Omega — even when people know and understand that people are, well, people and that you can't really neatly categorize humans, people still have biases and Clown's scent is a surprise contrast to the stereotypical idea of an Omega; where it is thought Omegas are soft and sweet, their scents following suit, Clown's is sharp and strong — maybe the smell of metal and gunpowder, something that can't be simply tolerated on a first sniff. You either love it or hate it — typically, people love it only when they know Clown intimately (Kaboodle, Branzy), otherwise people find it hard to breathe in. When he's angry the scent takes on a smokey note that makes people always subconsciously think a bomb is about to detonate when they're around him, and when he's happy it takes on a chocolate undertone that's hard to discern from the main components (the stronger the emotion the more the scent is released, the stronger it becomes, the more it overpowers subtle notes) yet Branzy can discern it very easily; Kaboodle has a harder time with it. No one else can really smell the chocolate undertone.

Branzy smells like redstone and gunpowder, but that's more bc of his engineer job than his scent — whenever he changes clothes and showers and cleans his job off of himself, Branzy actually smells kinda nice: like ocean spray, a day on the beach with a good Smirnoff on hand as you have a bonfire and build sand castles with friends. When he's angry there's a distinct smell of burnt trash that overpowers the ocean spray through disgust alone even though the note itself is weak (CLEAN THE OCEANS PEOPLE . /lh), yet when he's happy his scent takes on a caramel undertone; Branzy's and Clown's scents mixed up get ambivalent opinions, as ocean spray and metal/gunpowder sounds weird and nasty, but the chocolate/caramel of their inevitable happiness is quite nice to have around — when they're mixed, Clown's chocolate undertone is much more evident because of Branzy's caramel notes bringing it out better

Kaboodle smells like carrots and apples which is really dumb and cute idk. When she's angry she gains this onion undertone, to the point where if pissed off enough her scent can actually make people fucking cry, which is the ultimate little sister weapon to ever exist; when she's happy, though, she has a chocolate (see? easter bunny type beat?? Ayyy) undertone — kinda like Clown! Cute!!

Zam probably smells like flowers of some kind — I wanna say it'd be like. idk. aloes and asters??? OH OH OH AND CHAMOMILES mmm chamomile tea scent for Zam,,,, nice also idk bro I'm going off the flower meanings and not the scents. idk the scents of flowers bro,,,,,, when he's angry he smells like begonias and belledonas as well, and when he's happy he smells of hollys and hollyhocks; only Mapicc recognizes the subtle differences between each flower's scent and what each one means, as Zam taught him all of this at some point. Derap really wants to know but Zam doesn't feel like telling him ngl — it feels like something too intimate to simply share with others willy nilly, and besides he low-key likes it to be a kinda secret between him and Mapicc, that no one else knows the meaning of it...... Devotions save me, save me Devotions,,,,,,,,,

Mapicc's scent is really subdued bc 1) Beta and 2) he gives me blazeborn vibes and netherborns typically don't benefit much from scents bc of the overpowering heat and smell of lava in the nether. so; he does have a scent though — bc I'm sick over Devotions Duo I'm gonna say he ALSO smells like flowers: hollyhocks and gladioluses and chives. When he's angry he smells like gunpowder and metal, kinda like Clown; when he's happy though he simply smells like the sizzle of meat cooking in a pan, with all the aromatic spices wafting through the air — honestly Zam always feels low-key hungry when he cuddles with Mapicc due to this,,,,,,,

Derapchu has a surprisingly soft scent considering he's an Alpha — just like with Clown, he beats the stereotypes when it comes to his scent: petrichor or however you spell it and cut grass. When he's angry he smells like rotten wood and stagnant water, yet when he's happy he smells like rainy days and marshmallows bc why the hell not

Squiddo either has no scent or has a reeeallyyyyy faint scent, there's no in between — I'm unsure what this scent would be though.... thoughts?

ash's scent is strong and overpowering in impression alone — as in, it's one of those smells that kind of haunts you forever, and no matter what you do you can't forget it; it surely raises his ego to have a scent like that 🙄 /aff but I'm not really sure what that could be.... I low-key wanna say gasoline bc I like how it smells and having ash smell like gasoline sounds hilarious to me idk why — when he's angry he smells like smoke honestly, like a forest fire just spawned right beneath your nose and it becomes inescapable; a thing with Alphas and their scents is that when they're angry or going through their rut their scents are so overpowering and hard to get rid of from like, clothes and stuff — a scentmark is ALSO hard to get rid of bc of this, so when ash is angry and you're in like idk a surprisingly far yet still technically closeby distance to ash you WILL know he's angry. When he's happy, though, he smells like grapes bc I've run out of good scents to give these bitches and I think giving the embodiment of "fuck it we ball" grapes as a smell is kinda funny

Reddoons smells like cigar smoke and whiskey bc he's THE. EMBODIMENT of cishet rich boy swag in THE MEANEST. MOST AGGRESSIVE way imaginable even though he's said some reeeallyy sussy shit before; also, Alpha stereotype + that'd go great with ash's scent in the way people say that two characters get along like a house on fire affectionately. When he's angry he smells like burnt paper and burnt flesh bc I fucking say so, make that wet paper bag of a rich boy into a scary bitch whenever he's angry . When he's happy he smells like... honey! Surprisingly enough; perfectly mixes with ash's scent even tho both say to ABHOR the others' (they don't. they're just in a RIDICULOUSLY dramatic enemies to lovers 500k word min slowburn)

Jumper I think would smell like strawberries bc I fucking said so and also bc I just think it'd be cute :3 — when she's angry she smells like putrid and rotten fruits and kinda like Kaboodle, if angry enough her scent can and will make people cry. When she's happy she smells kinda like candied apples bc why the fuck not. let's get some whimsy up in this bitch going /silly

Minute has me stumped, but I think him smelling like coals and damp cave systems is kinda funny, so I'll probs go with that — when he's angry he smells like campfire smoke faintly enough that it is very easy to ignore (for some reason he gives me "silently angry" vibes??? idk I don't watch him) and when he's happy he smells like cider bc I want more whimsy going on in this place 👍👍👍

I also low-key think their scents would fluctuate slightly depending on who they're scenting/scentmarking with — for example, Zam smells low-key like edelweiss and heliotrope with Mapicc, yet smells like lilacs and marjorams with Derapchu, etc etc I'll come back to ramble bible-sized stuff at ur inbox whenever I decide to sit down and play with this part of omegaverse!LifeSteal,,,,,,,,,,,

so yea. omegaverse my beloved nobody could make me hate u,,,,,,

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[talentpiper11]

Work in Progress Wednesday

Hey all! Long time no WIPW. I moved recently and my creative juices have been running pretty low, but I’m settling in now.

I’ve been working (since before the move) on a series of small paintings for @monbons’s lovely fic, The Eternal Life of Baz Pitch. Each piece corresponds to a particular chronological point in the 42,000 word fic, highlighting inflection points in the titular character’s life experiences. Here, then, are the first 2 of a planned 5 painting set:

And a close up of the tiny Baz, pencil lead for scale:

And yes, all of the paintings are on old floppy disks! An explanation of my intentions for each after some no-pressure tags and hellos:

@monbons @rimeswithpurple @larkral @raenestee @youarenevertooold @simonsnowsfreckles @prettygoododds @roomwithanopenfire @ebbpettier and anyone else who’d like to post something but hasn’t been tagged yet!

Okay now, warning, spoilers for Eternal Life ahead:

The first piece shows Baz’s scene in the forest behind his childhood home, a variety of trinkets buried at the riverbed as his aunt had taught him. In the thin moonlight, the too-dark shadow of the darkness-called-Lamb stands in stark silhouette.

The second piece shows Baz sitting under a tree in a London park at dusk, reading. He is framed by peonies and gladioluses on either side. The odd-numbered peonies suggest love and a new beginning, but also hint at bad luck. The gladiolus variety I chose literally symbolizes “I will pierce your heart.”

[k0libra]

It's his day!!! Have a splendid celebration, Connor!🥰🎂

Decided to paint him with this month's birthstone (peridot) and birth flowers (gladioluses and poppies)

A bit of behind the scenes under the cut!

The drawing required 3 passes of sketches from me, which I do rarely for personal work. I wanted to give him my best, y'know!

One could see that across all 3 variations there's only 2 poppies - they're in the memory of Sixty. He's a tragic character don't @ me, Connor would honour him.

Also I really wanted to dress Connor up in transparent shirt again - a symbol of freedom and it's also very different from his usual "heavy" cyberlife uniform