#ixoras art stuff

[ixorahh]

[CAR CRASH] [GLASS SHATTERING] ‘GOOD LORD!’ [GENERAL COMMOTION] [BABY CRYING] ‘WAAAAH WAAAAH’ [YELLING] [POLICE SIRENS] WEEWOO WEEWOO [HELICOPTERS] ‘WE’RE REPORTING LIVE-‘ [EXPLOSION] ‘MY LEG... MY LEG...’

the original photos btw if u care

[flowerakatsuka]

Osomatsu-san ~Le bourgeon~ & ~Fleurir~ Hikokuji (2019)

[gayeldritchgod]

👀!!!

Hi

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They're all characters from an RPG campaign i'm in 😔👍 brainrot is strong, black eyed priest looking fucker with curly hair is my character his name is Gin and he's my bbg <3

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REACHES AT YOUR CLOCKWORK HEART STORY... i am such a fan of the word clockwork & excited to see how it ties into the idea you have ���

HI THANK YOU FOR ASKING!! So Clockwork Heart (and the sequel, Spellwork Soul) are my main novel projects that I’ve been working on for about two years at this point! It was supposed to be one book but it got too long, so I split it up. I’m about nine drafts in on clockwork and I’m planning on trying to publish it eventually. A few of the titles on the post were bits I was working on for it!

As the quick version of the synopsis, Clockwork Heart is about a pair of soldiers (Alliard and Ixora, I’ve definitely posted art of at least Alliard) on opposite sides of a war who accidentally join a pirate crew, and end up finding out they’re a lot more similar than they thought. Alliard is a retired soldier with experimental spellwork tattoos that enhance his healing, who wants nothing to do with the war but is forced back to afford life-saving medicine for his wife. Ixora is the most miserable bodyguard (and sometimes assassin) of all time, who’s boss has promised her that she’ll release her to a better job very far away from the skyship she grew up on— as long as she kills two final marks. Spoiler, the marks are Alliard and his new co-worker Cornelius.

The title, Clockwork Heart, is somewhat literal— one of the main characters aside from Alliard and Ixora, Rosie, has an actual clockwork heart. She and Alliard are married and are still like head over heels for each other, even though it’s been 30 years. The spellwork on her heart needs to be re-written occasionally, though, but it’s ridiculously expensive, and it’s really hard to afford medicine without someone in your family being in active service.

I guess I would call the setting dystopian? It’s high magic steampunk, with fashion based in the 1860s because I am a big fan of giant loose sleeves. It is not a good place to live, though, and that’s mostly due to the war and what it’s done to the way this world works. The war has been going on for a long time, and pretty much everything systematic is tied back to it somehow. As for the high magic part, magic comes in written spellwork glyphs, that can be inscribed on something for a variety of effects, or channelling, which is basically blasting yourself with magic radiation to trigger destruction, and which will eventually turn you into a big fucked-up creature.

Anyway, I’m going to stop myself before I talk about it for way too long, there is so much in my brain about these guys and their setting. I don’t really know how one gets someone interested in their original creative stuff on this website but assumedly posting will do it! And if you or anyone else wants to ask me more questions please please do!! I have so much to say about these lil guys and their setting. You can also DM me if you’d like!

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Uploading old art (2021 OCs)

introducing myself So I have a lot of art from the past two years I haven’t been on this site for because I’ve just been on Twitter. Guess I’ll just upload them en masse, then when I start getting to the really recent stuff, I’l upload them individually. Gonna do things batch by batch to avoid clustering one post, so this one will be fore my 2021 OCs, then my 2021 stickers, 2021 illustrations etc etc

All the new OCs I designed in 2021 for my own fantasy world building project. Posting their final renders and sketches below to show my character design development process. This is a long post since it’s recapping a year’s worth of work. But congrats to anyone that goes the whole way through, its gonna be a doozy.

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Ho-Parr, the Hermit - 06. 

/// Finished Jan 10th.

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Kahzrin, the Righteous - 07.

/// Finished Feb 8th.

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Orbis, the Enigma - 08.

/// Finished Apr 22nd.

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Lilykind, the Verdant - 09.

/// Finished Apr 26th.

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Valorei, the Arrow - 10.

/// Finished May 5th.

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Dahmastryx, the General - 11.

/// Finished June 5th.

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Vaudrin, the General - 12.

/// Finished June 15th.

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Saerlyn, the Siren - 13.

/// Finished June 21th.

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Xabilysth, the Scourge - 14.

/// Finished July 7th.

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Ixora, the Slayer - 15.

/// Finished August 2nd.

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Raturthm, the Tyrant - 16.

/// Finished November 19th.

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Ammos, the Enlightened - 17.

/// Finished December 23rd.

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So you made it to the end. Glad you made it this far, there’s plenty more stuff upcoming as I share my stuff here after being a twitter frog for the past two years.

[designdekko]

Public sanitation: Design interventions lead the change

A 2017 report by the WHO found while 74% of the world’s population used at least a basic sanitation service, approximately 2 billion still did not have access to basic sanitation facilities like toilets and latrines – a rather shocking statistic when weighed against the amount of progress you see in the world today. Another highly disconcerting statistic on the subject is from a UNICEF blog, which noted 673 million people still defecate in the open, for example, in street gutters, behind bushes, or open water bodies.

Most urban millennials are unaware of the actual impact human waste and its incorrect disposal has on life across the planet. But trips around the country highlight the glaring shortcomings of India’s public sanitation system and every successive government’s inability to stick to its pre-electoral promises of improvement on that count. Of course, there has been improvement, but the pace at which we are changing isn’t still satisfactory.

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In 1999, the Indian government introduced the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) to accelerate sanitation coverage throughout the country, particularly in rural areas. It focused on information and education to generate public demand for sanitation facilities, particularly in schools. The TSC made some progress, but it suffered from its relatively low priority and ineffective deployment of resources. Renamed Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014, the GOI, armed with a barrage of shocking statistics and a revised mandate, took up the cause with renewed vigour, putting a significant dent in the widespread problem of sanitation.

Where to draw inspiration from?

Japan’s spotless, pop-anime, Kawaii-cute, tech-driven toilets are the stuff of legend, with tourists excitedly using them for that perfect Instagram moment. In fact, the country gained global media attention for its Tokyo Toilet project. Who’d think a public urinal would make for a perfect photo-op?

Switzerland is one of the world’s favourite tourist destinations, has toilets so clean that you can lie down in them. In Paris, the City of Light: a monolithic domed structure stood with a few scattered people standing in a queue in the middle of a Parisian cobble-stoned street. A sliding door whooshed open, revealing a clean albeit soaking wet toilet inside. Pictorial instructions outside the loo read: Post a single use, the entire toilet is sealed and sanitized, and only then access is granted to the next person.

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All this was planned and executed before the pandemic took over the world. Also, it is free. It is definitely impressive but is this a viable option for a country like India with its large populace and disparate economic structure?

Modern problems need modern solutions. I spoke to Rohan Chavan, principal architect at RC Architects and the mind behind Lightbox, a one-of-kind public urinal for women with space for social gatherings. Rohan engages with projects and issues related to public and community sanitation, urban design, affordable and low-cost housing, single-family houses, space design, and institutions. His signature approach to design created the Lightbox. This public urinal redefines the concept of ‘restroom’, taking it beyond just being a public toilet and creating a unique, visually attractive space that caters to the peri-urban female population living in and around the Thane region in Maharashtra (India).

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Over a short phone interview, Rohan spoke of how, as a designer, he took the initiative to design the Lightbox when Agasti, a social enterprise working in urban sanitation in Mumbai, floated a brief.

Wanting to create something to take to the municipal corporations to add to public sanitation infrastructure, in the hopes that it would be a departure from the largely unappealing ones that already existed, Chavan structured his design around a tree, aware that paucity of space in an urban setting was likely and he would have to work with what he was offered. His design was just as adaptable to smaller or larger spaces and could be tweaked to fit different venues.

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Lightbox is covered under the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals at #5 – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. Built around a large tree, the 10’ x 30’ restroom features two urinal blocks each at both ends, with a standard washbasin, a nursing room and a toilet for handicapped or senior citizens. The centre of the restroom was a garden measuring 15’ x 10’ that was meant for various activities like a place to rest, a free gallery to display art for amateur artists, a place for lectures and awareness campaigns, celebrating festivals, seasonal activities and events.

The central garden was a metaphor for spaces where people can sit and relax under a tree in the shade and socialize. The restroom with toilet blocks was fitted with a biodigester to reduce freshwater use and improved waste management. It also included a nursing room and amenities like sanitary pads vending machine and incinerator, CCTV cameras, mobile charging points, and a panic alarm system.

Rohan’s efficient use of modern materials resulted in natural light in the restroom, eased the process to keep the toilets clean and ensured high durability and construction within a specific budget. Rohan, however, is quick to point out that the design can be customized to fit a variety of sizes and use different materials, thus making it more sustainable.

Chavan recounted an instance when policemen at the police station across the street from Lightbox were so taken with the concept that they eagerly inquired about why there were no such facilities for men. He was also excited about the amateur artist showcase within the restroom, an unusual venue for an art show but an important one to highlight the accessibility of art and the opportunity to incorporate culture into everyday life.

While Lightbox sees social interaction as the key to the solution, LooCafe wants to hit the root cause of why public sanitation projects fail: Lack of safety, technology, and revenue-generating opportunity.

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With over 450 locations to its name, LooCafe, the brainchild of Abhishek Nath, MD & CEO, Ixora FM, is all set to expand across Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karnataka. The concept is a simple tuck shop with a public urinal attached, sizes ranging from 4x8 ft, 20x8ft and 40x8ft, made of a shipping container or pre-fabricated materials to maintain long-term cost-effectiveness – basically a study in upcycling. And the brand is constantly learning, adjusting its designs and making changes where necessary. A cafe is attached to the front to add a layer of revenue generation opportunity. The attractive facades and cosy, clean interiors are home to thoroughly cleaned and disabled-friendly washrooms which use several sensors and technology to make them sustainable, clean and trustworthy.

With an increase in road trips during the pandemic and transportation of goods and personnel across state lines, initiatives like LooCafe are a viable business model and encourage safe sanitation practices, thereby slowly but surely transforming the nation’s response to public sanitation.

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The societal impact of projects like Lightbox and initiatives like LooCafe was clearly visible. Such unique design interventions represent a burgeoning design collective bent on creating distinctive architectural and spatial perspectives. Some of these are initiatives that governments and municipal corporations across the country must take advantage of and be utilized by the public.

Yes, there have been concentrated moves to build a network of public urinals, with their glossy tiled facades promising better facilities and clean services to its users. But inside, in barely-lit caverns of fetid water, lie disease and stench and the hopelessness of an impoverished citizenry in desperate need of what others might constitute as a fundamental human right.

Also Read | Public sanitation: Design interventions lead the change

However, hope now lies in the hands of a few thoughtful individuals contributing ideas and government bodies prioritizing public sanitation in their regular mandates and worldwide recognition of an endemic issue deeply rooted in neglect.

The article is part of a series of blogs by the writer on public sanitation and design interventions experienced during her travel around India and the world. Views expressed are of author.

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coke or pepsi: Either

disney or dreamworks: Disney

coffee or tea: Either, but I drink more tea

books or movies: Movies

windows or mac: Windows

dc or marvel: idc.........

x-box or playstation: Either but I didn’t play much xbox.

night owl or early riser: Major night owl here who doesn’t even wake up until past noon if at all possible

cards or chess: Cards

chocolate or vanilla: Chocolate

vans or converse: lol I never owned either of them, but converse has a nice look..?

fluff or angst: I always used to be into dramatic fics with lots of emotional turmoil but lately I’m like “I JUST WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY” so uh yeah

beach or forest: Forests are nice.  beaches are OK too but I was always scared of them as a kid

dogs or cats: Either, but I’ve only ever owned a dog.

clear skies or rain: I like rain but only if I’m inside cus I’m a little bit allergic to it so .......  But on clear days you can get a clear view of the sky and the sunset.

cooking or eating out: All food is good. great even. I love food

spicy food or mild food: Spicy!

halloween/samhain or solstice/yule/christmas: Both are OK, but halloween has lots of candy and costumes, and isn’t as cold.

would you rather forever be a little too cold or a little too hot: Too hot

if you could have a superpower, what would it be: Either time traveling or the ability to stop time.  That way I could take a nap whenever I felt like it, even if I have a deadline coming up, and I could spend as long as I wanted on my assignments or art stuff...  I guess that’s kinda not fair though, huh-- other than that, I wonder if it would be cheating to ask for “the ability to make whatever I want to happen, happen” -- I could get perfect grades if I wanted and give my friends jobs if I wanted-- I guess that’s sort of a BS ability though, huh.

animation or live action: Animation

team captain america or team ironman: Based on my one (1) experience with the avengers, Ironman

fantasy or sci-fi: Either are good, I guess it depends on the fantasy.. in general, I like sci-fi.

do you have some favourite quotes, if so what are they: *sobs* SOREY AND MIKLEO WALK THE PATH YOU BELIEVE IN AND I KNOW YOU WILL NO T GO ASTRAY

harry potter or percy jackson: I never really got into either of those series.

when do you feel accomplished: When I learn how to do new things, and when I finish a piece of art that I actually like.

star wars or star trek: Star Wars

paperback books or hardback books: Either

tv shows or movies: Movies

favorite animal: JELLYFISH

favorite genre of music: I know this is broad and not descriptive but my library is just various rock and pop

least favorite book: idk............

favourite season: Summer

sparkly or shiny: Sparkly

favorite character in a tv series: Hanayo... from love live........... ;v; <3

do you have/want any tattoos and if you do, what are they?: You know those guys who have huge tattoos of their best love live girls all over their back, that’s gonna be me (no).  Or I’m gonna tattoo mikleo’s face on my forehead (also no)

youtube or netflix: I don’t have netflix

If you could go to school for completely free what would you study?: I’m already at what I consider to be my dream school studying the major I’ve wanted to pursue for a long time (game design), and it’s awesome. :’D (though it would indeed be awesome if it were free--)  To be honest, if I weren’t limited by money or time, I would like to go to school to learn other subjects too not for career purposes necessarily but just because I want to learn more.  In that case, I would probably study archaeology, music if there’s any school that would teach someone who knows completely nothing (lol), psychology or some languages..

what’s your aesthetic?: Lots and lots of sky photos.  I just like clouds and stars.  And any sea creatures or anything green.

top five albums: why do you do this to me, I can never pick my favorites. any of the shuuen no shiori albums-- I’m really emotionally attached to Shuuen -Re:write- but I guess I’d say Re:act is the best one. Utada Hikaru - Fantome or ULTRA BLUE Pierce the Veil - Misadventures DECO*27 - GHOST Copeland - Ixora or In Motion ... and the love live best albums lol

favorite item of clothing: kneesocks!!!  particularly my gray ones

a book you loved as a kid: idk...

favorite scents: food

if you actually read all this then congrats ✌

[ixorahh]

this is basically what post-seine valvert is right

[ixorahh]

not a single reason why he should be posing like that

[ixorahh]

that one meme but its the worst lineup of characters to ever exist actually

[ixorahh]

why this 🐺 so mad 😭😭😭

+ some extra sketches, as a treat

[ixorahh]

yeah, okay

heavily inspired by this fic please read it it changed my life etc etc

[ixorahh]

emo nene save me.... save me emo nene

[ixorahh]

crossposting this old-ish aziracrow piece bc good omens brainrot is so real rn <33

[ixorahh]

cassandra and younger cassandra <3

[ixorahh]

[sniffs] this is all i got.. this all i got